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REGIONAL As the saga of COVID-19 unfolds, Contra Costa residents are once again finding difficulty in securing a test. Karl Fischer, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) public information officer, offered a behind-the-scenes look. “At the very beginning of the pandemic in March, the FDA had only approved certain pieces of medical equipment for testing — a particular brand of nose swab or a particular brand vial to put the nose swab in — so because of that, those resources became very scarce immediately,” Fischer said. “Since then, a whole bunch of compatible equipment has been approved, so having the material to test was no longer an issue. The issue became about building up the capacity (for
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fender, the equities at play aptly demonstrate that this wasn’t the right case, or Mr. Reynolds the right offender.” Singh recommended a sixyear sentence for Reynolds, while the defence sought probation. The four-count conviction carried a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Singh argued that Reynolds’ two prior violent felony convictions — second-degree robbery in 2002 and shooting at an inhabited dwelling in 2001 — should be considered in the sentencing. Had that been the case, the presence of two prior strikes would
OAKLEY City leaders recently approved a balanced fiscal year budget that maintains normal operations amid some expected COVID-19 impacts. “As always, we have developed the budget with restraint and a focus on core services,” Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery said. Citywide projected 20202021 fiscal year revenues are actually projected to jump up around $2 million, to about $43 million, while expenditures are slated to rise around $1 million, to about $42 million. COVID-19-related impacts, however, are evident in the city’s projected general fund that helps pay for key services, including police, public works and recreation. Although those services are not expected to be affected, general fund revenues are expected to dip by over $1.4 million, to $20.7 million, largely due to a COVID-19-related decline in sales taxes, franchise fees and developer fees, among other sources. General fund expenditures are expected to drop by about $2.1 million, to $21.3 million, with a $1.35 million slash in funds transferred out compared to last year. Despite the changes, the city expects to maintain at least
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atherine Mund, Osvaldo Vega, Kalee Dutra and Jasmine Chuey enjoyed their meal in City Park as Liberty High School hosted “A Graduate’s Dinner” for the Class of 2020. Students used money from their senior ball funds, which they were not able to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, and created a picnic-style dinner with food and drink ordered from local businesses. Meals were first distributed in drive-thru fashion at Liberty. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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NorCal K9 owner sentenced to two years “ This case should serve as a wake-up
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REGIONAL Garry Reynolds, the owner of NorCal K9 who was convicted on four counts of felony animal cruelty in March, was sentenced last week to two years in state prison on each of the four charges with his sentences to be served concurrently. “I am satisfied the defendant will serve time in state prison due to his extreme negligence and disregard for the animals under his company’s care,” said Arsh Singh, the deputy district attorney who prosecuted the case. “This case should serve as a wake-up call for any dog train-
call for any dog training company in our community. Animals deserve to be protected and treated well. Our office will not tolerate the abuse of any animal.
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Byron, Knightsen, Antioch reveal school start plans by Dawnmarie Fehr and Aly Brown REGIONAL Three more school districts have made their decisions regarding the coming school year and how students and staff will proceed. Byron Union School District The Byron Union School District Board voted 3-2 to begin the school year with full distance learning at a special meeting held Friday, July 10. The motion passed despite ‘nay’ votes from President Sue Vineyard and Vice President Eva Pahl. The board also voted unanimously to move the school start date from July 28 to Aug. 10. During the Zoom meeting, which ran over four hours, the board allowed extensive comments and questions from the more than 200 members of the public who chimed in. After the public comment period, Superintendent Reyes Guana presented the board with his plan to reopen schools safely. He noted the return plan was not put together in a single day, but over the course of six weeks, with input from stakeholders and medical professionals, as well as the county health department. The public comments varied between requests for school to reopen safely, and those who preferred to keep students at home, where they would be less likely to spread or contract COVID-19. Other parents noted bars, churches, movie theaters and museums were still
closed, therefore, schools should be also. Board member Melissa Ortiz-Gray asked for the board to outline a time frame to consider bringing students back to a hybrid schedule which would divide the student body into A and B days. “It was clearly stated by all of us that we don’t want to enter into distance learning for the year; no one wants the students away from campus and the direct interaction with staff,” she said. “I think it’s appropriate to set a timeline on when we feel we can readdress this topic.” At board member David Turner’s suggestion, the board agreed to discuss the possibility of having students in the classroom with a hybrid schedule at each board meeting, which are generally held twice a month. For more information, visit https:// www.byronunionschooldistrict.us/ Knightsen School District The Knightsen Elementary School District (KESD) Board unanimously voted to begin the new school year with full distance learning on Aug. 3, with plans to eventually move to a morning and afternoon schedule when deemed safe. The vote came at a special meeting of the board on Wednesday, July 8, streamed live through YouTube and attended by 115 viewers. KESD Superintendent Harvey Yurkovich first presented the board with a reopening plan he and KESD staff had created for the school. The plan included a start date of July 27 or 29. It divided the student body into two cohorts, with one group com-
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option: hybrid or distance learning. However, a hybrid model is not a promised option for families at this point. Material in the district’s preliminary hybrid model indicated, “If, due to state or county restrictions, or a collective decision is made not to reopen our schools for modified in person instruction, AUSD is prepared to open with a revised and fully developed model for distance learning.” To find information on the preliminary hybrid model, visit https://tinyurl.com/ DraftReopeningPlan. “I know that many families are anxious about what the 2020-2021 school year will look like,” wrote AUSD Superintendent Stephanie Anello in a letter dated July 9. “Please know that all final decisions will be made following the latest guidelines from County Health and the Center for Disease Control. That being said, our ultimate goal, if possible, is to offer parents options so that each family can choose what they think is best for their family.” Whether or not hybrid becomes a viable option, all parents will still have the option to continue full distance learning with their children at the start of the school year. Links to the webinars will be posted on the AUSD homepage at www.antiochschools. net. The webinars will be recorded and will also be posted on the AUSD website. Webinars will be held in Spanish, July 21, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will also be a webinar for special education, July 22, at 2 p.m.
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State, county take actions to slow spread of COVID-19 by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
REGIONAL Contra Costa County surpassed 5,000 confirmed COVID-19 infections this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues seemingly unchecked across the county and state. Contra Costa Health Service (CCHS) reported 5,140 cases as of July 14. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, more than 1,000 cases were reported in a single week when 1,007 new infections were reported for the week ending July 11. That’s nearly twice the number of cases reported just two weeks earlier. Hospitalizations numbers continue to rise dramatically continuing a trend that started one month ago. CCHS reported 84 hospitalizations, a record-high number, on July 14. Since the end of June, the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has increased by 127%. Responding to the expanding crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a statewide action Monday, July 13, to immediately close dine-in restaurants, bars, wineries and tasting rooms, zoos, museums, movie theaters, family entertainment centers and cardrooms. “We’re continuing to see hospitalizations rise in the state,” Newsom said. “We’re continuing to see a modest increase in ICUs and the number of beds represented by ICU patients throughout the State of California. And we continue
to experience a rise in the rate of positivity here in the State of California.” None of these business sectors had previously reopened under Contra Costa County’s social-distancing ordinance, and they will remain closed under the state order. The state took additional action for the 30 counties on the state’s monitoring list. Fitness centers, indoor malls, nonessential offices, places of worship, hair salons and barber shops, and personal care services were all required to close by the end of the day, Monday, July 13. Counties on the state’s monitoring list represent 80% of the state’s population. In the Bay Area, impacted counties include Contra Costa, Marin, Napa and Solano. Newsom said additional counties are expected to be added to the monitoring list over the next few days. Hair salons, barber shops and indoor religious services were allowed to reopen in Contra Costa County on June 17. These businesses are once again shuttered. “We’re moving back into a modification mode of our original stay-at-home order, but doing so, utilizing what’s commonly referred to as a dimmer switch, not an on-and-off switch,” Newsom said. Monday’s actions are the latest in a series of actions that are slowing the reopening of the economy in Contra Costa County while attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19. In the face of
“ With COVID-19 spreading more in our community, it is more important than ever to follow the state health guidance and wear a face covering whenever you go out.
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Candace Andersen, chair of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors rising numbers of infections, hospitalizations and deaths, the county put the brakes on a planned July 1 reopening of indoor dining, bars, gyms and indoor museums. “With the sharp rise in community spread and hospitalizations, it does not make sense at this time to open additional business sectors that could further accelerate community transmission,” read a press release issued June 29 by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). “These businesses and activities will remain closed in Contra Costa until county data indicate that the spread of the virus has slowed, as measured by at least a week of stable case numbers, hospitalizations and percent of tests that are positive.” On July 7, CCHS issued an updated
health order requiring that face coverings be worn in businesses, when in line to enter a business and when within 6 feet of another person who is not a member of their household. “We recognize there is a lot of detailed health guidance coming from state and local sources, and that can be confusing,” said Candace Andersen, chair of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors. “With COVID-19 spreading more in our community, it is more important than ever to follow the state health guidance and wear a face covering whenever you go out.” CCHS issued a press release four days later, noting health officials were “especially concerned about the risk of COVID-19 transmission in indoor gatherings, and in gatherings that involve removing face coverings.” In response, CCHS modified its order on face coverings by requiring their use when dining at an outdoor restaurant or during an outdoor gathering except when eating or drinking. “Contra Costa Health Services urges everyone to continue taking simple steps to protect themselves from COVID-19,” said a CCHS press release. “Follow the social-distancing order, and wear a face covering when you leave home or when you are near other people. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, and always stay home from work or school if you are not feeling well.”
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Committee to consider teen center by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
BRENTWOOD City leaders are moving forward with plans to explore the feasibility of creating a youth services and programming center inside a soon-tobe-vacated city-owned building on Sand Creek Road. The council recently launched a subcommittee that is expected to gather public input and explore ideas that could materialize inside the former grocery store building at 101 Sand Creek Road. Los Medanos College has rented the bulk of the 33,600-square-foot facility since about 2001, but it plans to leave when its new center at 1351 Pioneer Square opens in the fall.
“We have a prime opportunity to be able to utilize this location,” said City Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez, who along with fellow Councilmember Claudette Staton, has been appointed to the committee. The committee is expected to evaluate select facets of the proposal, including costs, operational service models, timelines and even potential alternative uses for the building. The council envisions the committee garnering the input of the community — although the details of how that process will materialize are still evolving, said Bruce Mulder, Brentwood’s parks and recreation director. Youth and seniors alike have jumped at the idea to provide their input. Steve Bordi, president of the
“ There is not one teen center or youth center in East County.We could be the pillar, the community that steps up and represents our youth the way they need.
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Outdoor dining grants available for local restaurants by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
BRENTWOOD The city’s Outdoor Dining Furniture Grant Program, formerly reserved for downtown restaurants only, is expanding its reach. Brentwood leaders have approved $75,000 for the now-citywide endeavor that provides grants for restaurants to
offset costs of creating new or additional outdoor dining areas. Two-thirds of the allocated funds are reserved for non-downtown restaurants, which were previously excluded from the program. “With social distancing, I think we need to make sure our local restaurants are able to expand their capacity by using outdoor dining,” City Councilmember Karen Rarey said.
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OAKLEY Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is working to raise funds to keep hunger at bay in its own Delta community. The extreme value grocery retailer in Oakley, independently owned and operated by David and Jessalynn Greenblatt, is once again participating in its parent company’s Independence From Hunger food drive to combat hunger and support vulnerable families in the local community. “We can all certainly get behind this,” Jessalynn said. “We are in the food business to do what we can to provide food and security in our communities, and what we love about our company is they wanted each location to seek out the nonprofits we partner with. and I just love that.” Jessalynn said she and her husband chose seven local nonprofits to benefit from financial and fresh food contributions. In addition, the Grocery Outlet parent company will also match up to $1 million in donations, spread across its locations. “This is by far our biggest year,” Jessalynn said. “We have already raised over $11,000 at our location, and we still have to the end of the month.” The nonprofits the Greenblatts chose are The Friends of Oakley, Loaves and Fishes of Oakley, Bethel Island Food Pantry of Laurel Ridge Church, Shepherd’s Gate, Oakley Senior Center, St. Anthony’s Food Pantry and the Delta Christian Food Pantry. Kevin Romick is Oakley’s mayor and
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president of the board of directors of The Friends of Oakley. Jessalynn and Romick teamed up their organizations to begin early preparations for Christmas dinner and toy distributions. “Since 2008, Friends of Oakley has been distributing Christmas baskets to Oakley residents who find themselves in need of help during the holiday season,” Romick said. “Five years ago, soon after opening Oakley’s Grocery Outlet, David and Jessalynn reached out to the Friends of Oakley about partnering in this effort. During the Independence from Hunger campaign, shoppers can buy a prepackaged bag of food and/or make a cash donation.” Cash donations are used in December to purchase fresh food like turkeys and produce. The Greenblatts have also partnered with the Oakley Senior Citizens (OSC) to help get food out into the community. Tim Lear, OSC president, said Grocery Outlet’s support has been wonderful. “Grocery Outlet gave me about 300 bags of food to give out the week before last,” Lear said. “Grocery Outlet has been one of our main helpers ever since we started. If I ever need anything, I go there, and David and Jessalynn help me. The Independence From Hunger is a great program.” Those interested in participating can make a difference in a variety of ways, from donating money to purchasing a pre-packed bag of food. “With school closures resulting in record lows for food bank inventories across the country, we are once again reaching out to our loyal customers, employees and
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REGIONAL The Northern California Gateway Rotary Club of Pittsburg is holding an ongoing fundraiser to help provide internet access and laptops for local students in need. The fundraiser is in partnership with the Pittsburg Union School District (PUSD) and an agreement with Comcast for discounted internet service. “Over 800 households in Pittsburg do not have internet connectivity, and that problem was highlighted during COVID-19 when children were dismissed from schools and distance learning had to be done at home,” wrote Comcast officials in a June 24 statement. “This digital divide demanded action, so we partnered with Pittsburg Unified School District, provided initial seed money, and are now reaching out to community members and organizations to assist in this effort.” The press release stated that 100% of donations are tax-deductible and the funds will bring free internet service to families in need. “The digital divide is a huge gap that got magnified by COVID-19 when learning instruction became online, and we may go into September the same way,” said Greg Osorio, president of the Rotary Club Nor Cal Gateway chapter. Janet Schulze, PUSD superintendent, spoke about the quick transition they had to make for distance learning. “We had to go to distance learning in March so quickly,” Schulze said. “We got all of our laptops and Chromebooks ready to go and lent them out to our families who needed them. But the amount we had in our schools was not enough to meet the needs
that our families had. It really highlighted the digital divide in terms of access.” Schulze commented on the district’s partnership with the e-club. As the new school year approaches, Schulze stated that more work needs to be done. Dana Eaton, Brentwood Unified School District superintendent, spoke about local community efforts in Brentwood. “We have a couple of efforts going on here,” Eaton said. “There is a group of our neighbors in Trilogy, which is a senior living community in Brentwood. Last year they raised about $18,000, which helped purchase almost a hundred Chromebooks for students in our district … and this year they are setting out that same goal.” On the need for additional hotspots for students this fall, Eaton added, “This year, we are working with different internet companies to try to get hotspots for families that struggled to have connectivity.” Eaton stressed the continued demand for computers for students. “There is a significant demand for chromebooks,” Eaton said. “We ordered about 3,000 more for the start of this year. We think we will need a good amount of them to support our students.” Osorio explained his personal drive for the digital divide fundraiser. “Me personally, my DNA won’t just let this thing go on,” Osorio said. “It’s in that category of pain, suffering and injustice and not doing anything. Some people can do that, but I don’t understand that. To make donations, visit http:// gatewayrotary5160.org/our-club/closingthe-digital-divide. To contribute to the PUSD, visit https://www.pittsburg.k12. ca.us/domain/2722.
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Karen Rarey running for Brentwood mayor Councilmember Karen Rarey announced her candidacy for mayor. Rarey has committed two-plus decades to serving Brentwood, earning her the prestigious recognition as Citizen of the Year in 2012. “Karen Rarey has proven she’s a great consensus builder and a tireless public advocate,” said Rick Lemyre, former managing editor and co-founder of the Brentwood Press. “She has the smarts and flexibility it takes to make good decisions and the tenacity it takes to see things through. I’m proud to endorse Karen for Brentwood mayor.” Rarey said her vision for 2020 and beyond is clear; we need to bring jobs to Brentwood, increase public safety and ensure smart growth. “I’ve fought to bring jobs to Brentwood,” she said. “I co-chaired the rezoning, streamlined the permit process and created shovelready land for high-wage jobs on 430 acres in northwest Brentwood – land that’s currently undergoing $11.5 million in road and utility infrastructure improvements to pave the way for companies to come to Brentwood.” Rarey said she listened to residents when they asked for no new development without funding for fire protection. “In 2018, I called for fire-specific (com-
munity facilities districts) and increased fire impact fees be placed on all new developments,” she said. “Later that year, (East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s) strategic plan determined (that), by imposing those measures on new development, they’d be able to build and staff three new stations.” When the shelter-in-place order was enacted, Rarey said she was the only councilmember to consistently be a source of information for residents. “When COVID-19 shut our city down, I researched and posted resources for the community and small businesses to help them weather the pandemic,” Rarey said. “I called for $50,000 in funding to feed our community and created an ordinance allowing restaurants to expand their outdoor seating.” Rarey noted she listens to residents’ concerns and has fought for them as well. “When Goodwill wanted to build a light industrial processing plant next to a Balfour Road neighborhood, my research defeated that project,” Rarey said. “I continue that fight. I pledge to be the voice of the people. I’m Karen Rarey — the right choice for mayor.” For more, visit www.karenrarey.com. – Submitted by Karen Rarey
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). The PPPFA is intended to provide employers with more flexibility in how they spend funds borrowed through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Here are the main changes the PPPFA makes to the PPP: Loan Repayment Period: The PPPFA extends the repayment period of the loan from 2 years to 5 years. Loan Forgiveness: The PPPFA alters the loan forgiveness requirements. Covered Period: The covered period for the loan has now been extended to December 31, 2020. Furthermore, instead of needing to use PPP funds in 8 weeks, employers can spread the loan out over 24 weeks. Use of Funds: The PPPFA changes the allocation of funds. Instead of using 75% for payroll costs, employers only need to use 60% for payroll costs. Payroll Requirements: Under the requirements of the original PPP, employers needed to maintain the same payroll to receive loan forgiveness. The PPPFA alters that by still
allowing loan forgiveness even if payroll is reduced provided that the employer can document: a) an inability to rehire employees and to hire similarly qualified employees for unfilled positions; or, b) an inability to return to the same level of business activity the employer was operating at prior to February 15, 2020 due to complying with federal guidance and requirements for sanitation, social distancing, or other safety measures related to COVID-19. Additionally, the PPPFA extends the rehiring period from June 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Please contact Julie Ann Giammona at jgiammona@ferberlaw.com or 925.355.9800 to address your concerns. Julie Ann is a resident of Brentwood and has almost 30 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters. She is a passionate and loyal advocate for business owners. DISCLAIMER: BECAUSE OF THE GENERALITY OF THIS UPDATE, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE SHOULD NOT BE ACTED UPON WITHOUT SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVICE.
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Town tests out landscape design Regional trails remain open
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DISCOVERY BAY Residents have been asking for landscape improvements for a long time and should see some results this year. Under the guiding eye of the town’s Parks and Landscape Manager Bill Engelman, staff has begun work on a test site for a new landscape design that could eventually be incorporated throughout Discovery Bay. Engelman said the site is at the end of Point of Timber Road and Poe Drive, an area large enough to try something new, but not on a busy thoroughfare. “We have the plants ordered for this site, and they are currently being sourced,” Engelman said. “We will have a plant palette that consists of drought tolerant, low maintenance trees, shrubs and perennials.” He noted California native plants are not being incorporated into this site but may appear in in other locations around town. Bryon Gutow, who sits on the town’s Community Services District (CSD) Board, is also a member of the parks and recreation committee, under which public landscaping falls. He looks forward to seeing Engelman’s plan come together. “We are super excited,” Gutow said. “We are exploring a dry scape option, so we can minimize water usage and comply with the state requirements . . . I think it can be an amazing opportunity for Discovery Bay to transform some major thoroughfares on Clipper and Discovery Bay Boulevard.” In the interest of creating a cohesive theme throughout town, Engelman spent time considering the town
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The Town of Discovery Bay is working on some new landscape design options, beginning with the property pictured here at the end of Point of Timber Road and Poe Drive. and its unique attributes. He said the landscape should reflect the water, levees and agriculture that define the area. “There are ways to add these forms into the new landscape,” said Engelman. “For instance, one could mimic a flowing river system using a dry riverbed with decorative rock. Other forms to consider would be to add plantings that are less grouped and more spaced out and in formation such as an agricultural planted field. Each new streetscape will contain most, if not all, of these new concepts.” Engelman and Gutow both men-
tioned creating aesthetically pleasing designs that will reduce irrigation and maintenance. “I think it’s lining up right,” Gutow said. “With the state mandates on water consumption, as well as trying to maximize available labor, it just makes sense. I am really excited. I feel like all the wheels are finally lining up so we can do something significant.” Once the test site has been planted, Engelman will put together a proposal for the CSD board with costs. Pending board approval, he can then begin to plant his vision in larger, more visible areas around town. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
Now that summer has arrived in earnest, it’s time to think about where you can find cool parks on hot days for the fresh air and exercise that are so vital to good health, especially during the ongoing pandemic. There are lots of cooler options for hiking and riding in the East Bay Regional Park District. Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Cooled by breezes from San Pablo Bay in Richmond, Point Pinole has a colorful and explosive history, beautiful views of the bay and Marin County, and shady trails through eucalyptus groves. Tilden Regional Park. Next door to Berkeley, Tilden is one of the district’s original parks, with many hiking and cycling options. Check out the Wildcat Gorge Trail for a shaded hike along Wildcat Creek. Briones Regional Park. Located between Orinda and Martinez, Briones has miles of hiking and riding trails. For a shaded walk, try the single-track Bear Creek Trail, which starts next to the Newt Hollow picnic area at the Bear Creek Road entrance. George Miller Jr. Trail. The trail is located on a no-vehicle section of Carquinez Scenic Drive between Port Costa and Martinez. It’s breezy, with great views of the strait and Benicia. It’s on the map for Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. Diablo Foothills Regional Park. The park’s Orchard Staging Area is at the end of Castle Rock Road in Walnut Creek. The trail starts out in the sun, then connects to the Old Stage Road, which is mostly in the trees with views of the imposing Castle Rocks. Big Break Regional Shoreline. On Big Break Road off Main Street in Oakley, this park is right on the water. Among other features, it has an open-air, walk-on scale model of the entire Delta, and a pier from which you can observe waterbirds and other wildlife. For more trail maps, directions, and detailed information on all of these parks and others, visit www.ebparks.org.
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Closing the isolation gap with technology Around every corner, there seems to be more and more kindness spreading. Yes, there are those that choose to argue or get their “Brooklyn” up as I like to call it. But for me, searching for these kinds of stories is what I love writing Senior about. Lucky to orner receive calls and emails about people helping seniors, I find such joy in sharing them with you. Everyone knows about Amazon and its Marla Alexa thingamajigs Luckhardt we use for music, information and, like me, checking the weather in the morning. Grandpa loves ours and gets a kick out of asking Alexa to tell him jokes and make funny noises. Yes, we get bored too! What I didn’t know was that Amazon has a huge heart for seniors. The company coupled with K4Connect to give an Alexa to every resident in our local Commons at Dallas Ranch in Antioch. Jeff Fischer, president of MBK — the parent company for The Commons — was in the midst of negotiating with these two companies to get everyone at their facility hooked up, literally, with some basic technology when the COVID-19 crisis occurred. Fischer reached out to both companies to expedite the process. To his surprise, Amazon supplied the hardware, and K4Connect did the downloading and connections at absolutely no charge! I am definitely the least technical person you will ever know, but what I do know is that a package of a little under $100 each for 8,000 (2,000 to MBK) devices is a lot of free soup, as my dad used to say. Amazon is huge and can surely afford a nice donation like this but 7-year-old K4Connect is just on the rise. In speaking with the growth director for the Western U.S., Chris Brimble, I learned that he joined the company after one of his parents passed away and the other was left to live on their own. He based his decision to join the company on their mission to bring technology to senior living facilities in a way that was fun and easy. I say bravo to all of them. Living in a senior community, reflects just that: community. It has been a way to socialize with peers and enjoy the safety and camaraderie of others nearby. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus and isolation practices developed in mid-March, these places that house around 100 people have had to rethink their manner of care and make sure the residents remain safe, calm and, most of all, happy. According to Dolitah Mpofu, the
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resident enrichment director at The Commons, they are working hard to make each day rewarding and special while keeping the seniors safe. Luckily there have been no cases there, but that is reflected by the strict precautions set in place by corporate and executed with love and dignity by Executive Director Alberto Maldonado. Mpofu says that, like all other senior communities, they must sanitize everything including packages and the mail and deliver it all door to door to each person. Happy hour is also door-to-door with masked but smiling faces. Every activity is done remotely and with caution, making the Alexa a wonderful way to break the monotony and add some joy. Residents can play trivia, order their meals or just enjoy some good big band music on their unit. That along with door decorating, puzzles, crafts, patio gardening and reading their favorite newspaper (like The Press) are lifelines. The piano is played in the lobby, so with doors open, they can still enjoy it. Mealtime that used to be a very social event is now served in their rooms. Window visits are prearranged, enabling many to see their family members and remind them that they are loved. The Commons is working on supplying all of their residents with iPADS so that those who wish to Facetime with loved ones or go to a church service will have that capability. So far, about half of the residents have one, and the rest are coming next week, according to Mpofu. Sheltering in place is crucial, especially for those of us who are in “that age group.” Some of us have also been in for months but still have the ability to reach out to family and friends or go out for essentials. I am honored to have been able to speak with these people who take kindness one step further and treat our most vulnerable with the love and care they so rightfully deserve. If you would like to send a card or note to your local senior living facility, it will be welcomed with open hearts. Stay safe and well. Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.
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Coronavirus Diaries: I am not sick, but I am not well I will be the first to confess. I truly expected things to go back to normal by now. After all, I have been behaving. I have been social distancing, understanding the measure of 6 feet, wearing masks in public, and going up the correct aisle of whichever arrow is pointing at Safeway. Well, I will admit, most of the time. And I feel terribly guilty if I have to DALTON clear my throat in public behind a mask. I was raised that if I behaved, I would be rewarded. And for parents who are so ready to get a break and move the children back to school, you are probably understanding that teachers are underpaid at this point.
As we press the realities of this virus, we wonder about our own views. Of course, we want the economy to be better, and we want our children to have a full education. But then there are these unknowns and things we really do not have the power to fully control. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could fall back to our childhood when things seemed so innocent and simple? I can guarantee that with all the lessons our parents taught to include being afraid of strangers, there was never a conversation on how to run from an unpredictable disease, at least not in my childhood. So what did they successfully teach us when we had to cope with any difficult situation? Shirzad Chamine, the expert on positive intelligence, defines the sage in all of us. He states, “The sage is the deeper and wiser part of you. It is the part that can rise above the fray … the drama and tension of the moment.” The sage is curious, empathetic and
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thinks outside the box to find solutions. These are the tools we all have in us, whether from upbringing or life’s experiences. In this period of pause, I may feel I am not sick, but I am aware that what is happening to us is not well. I know that my deeper, inner self has the tools to be compassionate,
curious and solution-minded. Each day I thrive to bring out the best, because that is what makes us better — as individuals, as family, as a community, and as a nation. We all can be sages. Isn’t that the most important gift we learned in childhood, whether from our parents, our teachers or our ministers? We can all be well again. Let’s turn this Coronavirus Diary into what we strive to be. Make it a diary of growth with a positive ending. Christina Dalton is a certified Life Coach who has recently retired as the Lead Counselor at Heritage High School. Previously, she has served as the math department chair at Liberty High School and was a member of the lead team to open Deer Valley High. Prior to her educational career, she was a marriage and family counselor. She brings these opportunities into empowering her clients through life coaching. She is the owner of Expanding Your Horizons - (Coaching for Life). She may be reached at: EYHLifeCoach.com.
County extends eviction protection, rent freeze At a special board meeting on July 14, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an urgency ordinance that continues an eviction moratorium for residential tenants and small businesses in the County through Sept. 30. The urgency ordinance also continues a moratorium on certain residential rent increases through Sept. 30. The new ordinance temporarily prohibits evictions of residential tenants in Contra Costa County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The eviction moratorium also applies to tenants who are small businesses or nonprofit organizations. A small business is an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field of operation, has its principal office in California, has 100 or fewer employees, and has average annual gross receipts of $15 million or less over the previous three years. “The emergency is not over with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Supervisor Candace Andersen, Board Chair. “The economic impact our residents face has not subsided.
We sincerely hope passage of this new ordinance to extend the eviction protection and rent freeze will continue to protect renters and small businesses, even as landlords and renters work together to have tenants pay what they can over a longer period of time.” This law applies to properties in all 19 cities in the county and in all unincorporated areas. To the extent that a city has adopted a law on the same subject matter, then the city’s provisions would apply in that city. Protections granted to residential renters and small businesses include: • Prohibition on Evictions Due to Unpaid Rent — A property owner cannot evict a residential tenant or small business tenant for failure to pay rent if a tenant demonstrates loss of income or out-of-pocket medical expenses related to COVID-19. This prohibition lasts through Sept. 30. • Ban on No-Fault Evictions — A property owner cannot evict a residential tenant or small business tenant for any «no-fault» reason except to protect the health and safety of the
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Amid seemingly daily changes to the state’s attempts to control the spread of coronavirus, California’s high school sports governing body has announced that it will decide by July 20 whether fall sports will continue as currently scheduled. “The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) believes education-based athletics and all co-curricular activities are essential to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of students and realizes the impact and challenges that COVID-19 has caused for our member schools and education-based athletics,” the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) said in a statement. “We continue to monitor the directives and guidelines released from the governor’s office, the California Department of Education and state/local/county health departments and agencies as these directives and guidelines are followed by our member schools/school districts when they are planning when and how to reopen school this fall.” The bulk of East County fall athletic competitions, including football, cross-country, water polo and girls’ golf, volleyball and tennis, would ordinarily begin in midto late August. But it’s anyone’s guess what will materialize this year. The organization’s statement says that it will be prepared to offer alternative fall sports calendars if it’s determined that the sports cannot begin on time. Currently, Contra Costa County and the Liberty Union High School District are allowing schools to conduct small, 12-player outdoor sport camps, provided that students sign a waiver that stipulates key provisions, including guidelines for the use of masks, a directive for students to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms of illness, and a ban on gatherings before or after the camps. Heritage High School Athletic Director Nate Smith said this week he’s waiting for clarity from the CIF on how to proceed. “We are working with county leaders and district leaders at all times,” he said. “We are going to do what is best for the kids.” Smith expressed optimism that some semblance of a fall season will happen. “There are sports where we are holding out that we can
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The California Interscholastic Federation is expected to decide by July 20 if fall sports, like football, will proceed as scheduled. have a fall season — sports like golf and tennis,” he said. “But for everything else, I think a push back seems most likely.” The CIF’s eventual decision comes amid other high school, collegiate and professional sports organizations grappling with how to proceed with their own respective seasons. The East Coast’s Ivy League has announced that it’s canceling all of its fall sports, while the Pac-12 college conference, which includes Cal and Stanford, announced July 10 that several of its fall sports, including football, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball would schedule conferenceonly games, and that it was delaying the start of mandatory athletic activities until a series of unspecified health and safety indicators trend in a positive direction.
“The health and safety of our student athletes and all those connected to Pac-12 sports continues to be our No. 1 priority,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott in a press release. “Our decisions have and will be guided by science and data, and based upon the trends and indicators over the past days, it has become clear that we need to provide ourselves with maximum flexibility to schedule and to delay any movement to the next phase of return-to-play activities.” The swirling changes across the nation leave local high school athletes and fans with only one option: wait and hope that fall sports arrive soon. “I need my high school football fix, I really do,” said Antioch resident Johnny Unpingco.
The Press archives: A look back at the best in sports The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide much-needed sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 East County Little League recently finished a successful postseason. The softball 8-10 all-star team won the District 4, Delta and NorCal state brackets, winning 10 of 11 games and winning three banners in three weeks. Meanwhile, the 50/70 baseball team won the Tournament of Champions, while the 50/70 all-star squad won the Division 4 bracket. The AAA Diamond Divas softball team won the tournament of champions. 2018 For the fourth consecutive year, the
undefeated Antioch Little League senior softball squad was gearing up to attend the Senior League Softball Western Regional. “It’s pretty exciting to be able to make it this far and go play some amazing teams from other states,” said assistant coach Mike Honey at the time. “It’s a pretty special thing – probably a oncein-a-lifetime situation for some of the girls.” 2017 Antioch High School basketball star Eric Donaldson was selected to play basketball for Great Britain’s under-16 (U16) team at the European Championships. “It’s an honor to play for my country Press file photo
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and represent it,” Donaldson said. “Not only am I representing my country but Antioch and my hometown of Coventry. To be selected for the first ever U16 Great Britain team is a blessing, and I’m very thankful to play on such a big stage.” 2016 Joe Navilhon, a 2012 Freedom graduate was drafted by the Detroit Tigers. “It was pretty cool,” Navilhon said. “My family and I were together throughout the draft process. It was a culmination of my journey throughout college. It hasn’t been cookie cutter by any extent, but I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. It helped me grow as a person.” An injury kept Navilhon from pitching during his senior year at Freedom, and the injury persisted the following year at Cal State Fullerton and again during summer ball in Canada. Two weeks after the summer season ended, Navilhon underwent Tommy John surgery. The following year was not spent playing baseball. Instead, Navilhon attended Los Medanos College and underwent physical therapy with Dr. Don Chu. In January 2015, Navilhon was finally ready to pitch again. He began playing at Chabot College for head coach Steve Friend and pitching coach Will Tavis. The two of them helped Navilhon get noticed. 2015 The 2005 Liberty girls’ volleyball team celebrated the 10-year anniversary of reaching the state title game.
“The girls had an agenda to win league and to get to state that year,” said coach Linda Ghilarducci, who was named the North Coast Section’s Girls Volleyball Honor Coach in 2007 and California Interscholastic Federation Girls Volleyball Model Coach for the 2007-2008 school year. “They worked hard all year, all summer long prior to the season and just had an attitude about winning that made them an easy group to coach.” Two-time first-team all-league player Kelley Quinn echoed Ghilarducci’s sentiments about the squad, recalling both the commitment and ability of a group that still stands as the only volleyball team from the Bay Valley Athletic League to make a state final. “Most of us played volleyball yearround, and we had developed so much individual talent and a desire to compete at the highest level possible,” said Quinn, who went on to play four years at UC Riverside and was named to the Sacramento State All-Tournament Team during her senior season. “(Ghilarducci) enabled us to mesh that talent together by giving us the tools and resources we needed in order to be successful.” 2014 Twelve Harvest Park bowlers were named to the Northern California All-Star team. The amateurs, ranging from 9 to 20 years old, were honored by the Youth Bowling Association as 10 of the region’s top 100 bowlers during a tournament
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Former Patriot basketball, football star heads to Ohio Tyriq Mack, a star defensive-back and 2017 Heritage High School graduate, is soon expected to play for the Akron University football squad in Ohio, according to a Heritage Athletics post on Twitter. Mack starred for City College of San Francisco after graduating from Heritage, earning first-team Bay 6 Conference recognition as a freshman in 2018, according to Akron Athletics. Prior to joining City College of San Francisco, Mack was a multi-sport star for Heritage, with just a handful of his high school achievements, including being named to the all-league first team as senior football star. He also earned a spot on the all-league first team as a basketball standout the same year.
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Speedway races to continue without fans Action at Antioch Speedway is heating up despite current COVID-19 related regulations prohibiting fans from attending races in person. The Antioch Speedway’s season schedule is posted on its website, with results following the races also available. Additionally, the track’s website and Facebook features virtual race recaps, in addition to opportunities showcasing ways to follow all the action live. The track’s next events are slated for July 17 and 18. For more information, visit https:// www.antiochspeedway.com or https://bit. ly/3esEn5Q.
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June 17, 9:41 a.m. A white 2004 Ford diesel truck was taken during the night while parked on Dainty Avenue. June 17, 10:19 a.m. A person called to file a report of petty theft that occurred on June 13. The person said they had information on the suspect, and it was the same suspect committing crimes in Discovery Bay. The person said they had a list of items taken. June 17, 12:59 p.m. A person called to report their white Ford F250 had its ignition punched sometime during the night while parked on Griffith Lane. June 17, 2:58 p.m. A person called from Bamboo Lane to report identity theft. June 17, 3:50 p.m. A person called to report their vehicle was taken last night from Sycamore Avenue. The person said they had located the car behind Dollar General in the alley way. June 17, 4:21 p.m. A person called to report a hit-and-run on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person said the suspect vehicle was a gray 2015 Mitsubishi but had no information on the driver. June 17, 6:44 p.m. A black Nissan Altima parked on Lone Tree Way had its back window broken and a laptop taken from it. June 18, 8:07 a.m. A person called to report a white Ford F250 had been parked on Nottingham Drive since the previous day. June 18, 9:42 a.m. A person called from Nottingham Drive to report someone had attempted to take their nephew’s truck, but had left the keys behind. June 18, 10:09 a.m. A person called from Larkspur Lane to report suspicious circumstances. June 18, 12:28 p.m. Authorities received a report that an unknown subject took money from an ATM machine on Fairview Avenue in May. June 18, 5:21 p.m. An assault occurred at the Brentwood Police Department.
OAKLEY June 4, 2:28 a.m. A prowler was reported at an unavailable location. June 4, 5:44 a.m. A 9-1-1 hang-up originated from the 20 block of West Cypress Place. June 4, 6:06 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the Amazon construction site. June 4, 6:17 a.m. A security check was made on the 3900 block of Creekside
Way. June 4, 6:49 a.m. A welfare check was performed at Chevron. June 4, 8:33 a.m. A vehicle was towed from the 3000 block of Frandoras Circle. June 4, 10:37 a.m. An unwanted guest was reported at O’Hara Park School. June 4, 12:30 p.m. Litter was reported on the 4900 block of Bethel Island Road. June 4, 12:31 p.m. A welfare check was made near Main Street and Big Break Road. June 4, 3:27 p.m. An accident was reported at Delta Scrap and Salvage. June 4, 5:57 p.m. Reckless driving was reported near Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue. June 4, 7:16 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 4700 block of Snowy Egret Way. June 4, 8:42 p.m. Property was found on the 3200 block of Main Street. June 4, 9:03 p.m. Trespassing was reported on the 60 block of Carol Lane. June 4, 11:00 p.m. A DUI misdemeanor was reported on the 500 block of Norcross Lane. June 4, 11:10 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 1800 block of Locke Court. June 4, 11:14 p.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 4000 block of Woodhaven Lane. June 5, 6:06 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on the 1900 block of Concannon Drive. June 5, 6:12 a.m. A patrol request was made at Creekside Park. June 5, 9:25 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 300 block of Las Dunas Avenue. June 5, 9:38 a.m. An audible alarm was reported on the 1300 block of Yosemite Circle. June 5, 9:42 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 4600 block of Salvador Lane. June 5, 12:38 p.m. A moving violation was reported near the intersection of Main Street and Laurel Road. June 5, 12:53 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed near Lorenz Drive and Pamela Court. June 5, 3:01 p.m. Reckless driving was reported near Live Oak Avenue and Oakley Road. June 5, 3:35 p.m. A moving violation was reported near O’Hara Avenue and Laurel Road. June 5, 4:41 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported at an unavailable location. June 5, 4:44 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 4900 block of Teakwood Drive. June 5, 5:54 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 4500 block of Duarte Avenue. June 5, 5:57 p.m. A moving violation
was reported at the intersection of Main and Second streets. June 5, 6:35 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 1400 block of Mallard Lane. June 5, 6:47 p.m. Loud music was reported on the 900 block of Stonegate Circle. June 5, 6:51 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported at the intersection of Main Street and Norcross Lane.
ANTIOCH July 3, 1:44 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Sommersville Road. July 3, 4:53 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Worrell Road. July 3, 5:51 a.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered near Brian and Diablo avenues. July 3, 5:57 a.m. A commercial burglary alarm was triggered on West Tregallas Road. July 3, 7:11 a.m. A traffic stop was made on East 18th Street. July 3, 7:35 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Lone Tree Way. July 3, 9:29 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on East 18th Street. July 3, 10:37 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on East 6th Street. July 3, 11:52 a.m. Fraud was reported on Deer Valley Road. July 3, 2:03 p.m. A fight was reported on Lefebvre Way. July 3, 2:13 p.m. A traffic accident with injuries was reported on Lone Tree Way. July 3, 3:22 p.m. A roadway hazard was reported on A Street. July 3, 3:45 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Wilbur Avenue. July 3, 6:09 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. July 3, 6:13 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported on Fulton Shipyard Road. July 3, 6:27 p.m. A hit-and-run without injuries was reported on Lone Tree Way. July 4, 4:03 a.m. Property was found on Somersville Road. July 4, 11:36 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Kushner Way. July 4, 12:22 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Bear Ridge Way. July 4, 12:59 p.m. Assault was reported on Lone Tree Way. July 4, 2:26 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Wilbur Avenue. July 4, 2:45 p.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Golf Course Road. July 4, 3:32 p.m. A hit-and-run without injuries was reported on Sycamore Drive. July 4, 4:10 p.m. Fraud was reported on A Street.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 019-810-026 OTHER: 5941969 TS125001992 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/23/2016 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee,
or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Thanh D. Nguyen, Recorded on 3/31/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0057425-00, of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 3/11/2020 as Instrument No. 20200046854-00 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 8/06/2020 At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 at 1:30 p.m. AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: 1792 Moreau Way, Brentwood, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designa-
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tion, if any, shown herein. The total amount of unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $658,230.41 (estimated). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 telephone number for information regarding the trustee’s sale 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 125001992 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION CALL : 916-9390772 C/O C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as said Trustee. 2020 CAMINO DEL RIO N. #230 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92108 (619) 297-6740
DATE: 7/10/2020 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0370847 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/17/2020, 07/24/2020, 07/31/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83480 Publish Dates: July 17, 24, 31, 2020.
5350 Lakespring Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Timothy A. Lear 2. Joseph E. Wilkes. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Timothy Lear / Joseph Wilkes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 1, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires 7/1/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83475 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Aspire Financial & Insurance Services at 4075 Regatta Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 8/29/2019 under File No. F-0005409 (*1) 1. Jessica A. Mirizzi 2. Andrew P. Mirizzi 4075 Regatta Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: Husband and Wife (a married couple). Signature: Jessica Mirizzi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2020 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83315 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002668 The name of the business: Germ Busters Located at: 4595 Duerte Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eulalio Bazan. 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: Eulalio Bazan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2020 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/11/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83067 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002881 The name of the business: Crystal’s Flooring Located at: 400 Del Antico Ave Unit # 773 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Richard A. Swain. 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: Richard A. Swain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/18/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83175 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003080 The name of the business: Redline Sportfishing Located at: 5096 Sandmound Blvd. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul Armen Martin. 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: Paul Armen Martin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 30, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires June 30, 2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83427 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003094 The name of the business: NorCal Future Living Located at:
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road Oakley, CA 94561: B109 Genesis Gonzalez C1006 Bradley Moore F1220 Erika Rentie C1322 Thomas Rivamonte A2 Teresita Delrosario F101 Candice Guerra F1229 Ashley Morales The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 7/24/2020 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 7/10/2020 & 7/17/2020 The auction end date will be 7/24/20 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83161 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 2020. 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 July 29th, 2020 at 11:45 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Shante Patrice Ferguson Sharon Chandler Rachel Dreyfous Jeffrey Gutierrez Daphne Inman Paul Lemieux (2) Gayle Caruso Charleen Coker Cornell Jones Chellese Randall Lavonda Yates Tammy Griffin Kelvin Blanks Christina Duran 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: July 17th & July 24th 2020. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83493 Publish Dates: July 17, 24, 2020.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on July 28, 2020, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: Continued public hearing on the appeal filed by Brentwood Auto Spa of the Planning Commission’s action to approve a mitigated negative declaration and conditional use permit (CUP 18-006) for the Rotten Robbie project, a gas station and drive-through car wash with an associated convenience store, located at 6860 and 6890 Lone Tree Way (APNs 019-010-043 and -044). The City prepared a mitigated negative declaration for this project in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Several potentially significant impacts are identified; however, mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce those impacts to less than significant levels. All mitigation measures not addressed by the standard conditions of approval are included as recommended conditions of approval where appropriate, or will otherwise be included as conditions of approval on resolutions approving future design review applications on the project site. Applicant: Robinson Oil Corporation 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 City Council meeting will be conducted via WebEx; 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. WebEx. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you and enable your video and microphone when it is your turn to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 2. Telephone. If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, a request to speak must be submitted via email to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov by no later than noon of the meeting date. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include the 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. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. 3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the City Council, included for public review, and posted on-line. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83503 Publish Dates: July 17, 2020.
wood, said City Council meeting will be conducted via WebEx; 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. WebEx. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you and enable your video and microphone when it is your turn to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 2. Telephone. If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, a request to speak must be submitted via email to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov by no later than noon of the meeting date. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include the 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. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. 3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the City Council, included for public review, and posted on-line. If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Brentwood at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 021273 83485 Publish Dates: July 17, 2020.
ORDINANCE 1018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 10-7, PURCHASING POLICY, TO ADD ITEMS TO THE EXCEPTIONS SECTIONS, CLARIFY THE QUOTES SECTION, AND UPDATE THE INVOICE PAYMENT PROCEDURES SECTION THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of July 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rarey, Rodriguez, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83514 Publish Dates: July 17, 2020.
2. Omatuni Parker. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 17, 2020. Signature of registrant: Albertine Omani. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires June 24, 25 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83291 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.
lowing owner: Eduardo Sepulveda Jr. 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: Eduardo Sepulveda Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2020 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/4/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83021 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002964 The name of the business: Babe Attire Located at: 2600 Bugle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Caroline Mendieta. 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: Caroline Mendieta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 6/24/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83294 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002625 The name of the business: K&M Enterprises Located at: 18 Oak Street #257 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Kamalani Mendoza 2. Meleana Mendoza 3. Ginger Mendoza 4. Cheryna Wright. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Ginger Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/10/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83068 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002863 The name of the business: Strong Spirit LLC Located at: 632 Ray Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Strong Spirit LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Macaulay, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83186 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
9. Best of Brentwood Magazine 10. Best of Oakley Magazine 11. Antioch Press 12. Byron Press 13. Discovery Bay Press 14. Knightsen Press 15. Oakley Press 16. East County Press 17. East County Wine Guide Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishing Company. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires July 6, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83460 Publish date: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY AND SCHEDULE OF FIRE FACILITY FEES APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tuesday, July 28th, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the City Council may reach the matter, the regular meeting of the City Council has been fixed by the City Council as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the adoption of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Development Impact Fee Study applicable to new development projects. The study and schedule of fees are intended, pursuant to California Government Code §66000 et seq., to mitigate the impacts of new development upon the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s fire protection and emergency response equipment and facilities. Data indicating the amount of the estimated cost required to provide the fire and emergency response facilities for which the fee is levied is available through the City of Brentwood Public Works Department, Engineering Division, which can be reached by contacting (925) 516-5420. 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 Brent-
ORDINANCE 1016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.70 (MASSAGE) THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 9th day of June 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rarey, Rodriguez, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of July 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rodriguez, Staton, Rarey, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST:Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83505 Publish Dates: July 17, 2020. ORDINANCE 1017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.00 OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE (“NUISANCES”). THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 23rd day of June 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rarey, Rodriguez, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of July 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rodriguez, Staton, Rarey, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83511 Publish Dates: July 17, 2020.
LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL / LANDSCAPE DESIGN FIRMS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that proposals will be received no later than Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. City invites qualified architectural firms to submit their qualifications for the 30% design and preparation of Design-Build Bridging Documents for the Vineyards at Marsh Creek - Event Center/Amphitheater, CIP Project No. 337-37231, located in Brentwood, California. To obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ (via email) at no charge, a “Document Request Form”, located on the City’s website at: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/pw/cip/pw_rfps.asp, should be completed and emailed to engineering@ brentwoodca.gov. Please note: Entities must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a proposal to be considered valid. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: July 8, 2020. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83329 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002587 The name of the business: Seven22 Skincare LLC Located at: 5557 Sunview Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Seven22 Skincare LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 3, 2020. Signature of registrant: Senique Braswell, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 6/4/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83004 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002723 The name of the business(es): Real Estate Solutions Located at: 2617 Goldpine Ct In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hyung Oak Enomoto. 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: Hyung Oak Enomoto. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/12/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83066 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002834 The name of the business: 1. Antioch Speedway 2. Promotions Located at: 1201 W. 10th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Oval Motorsports Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2020. Signature of registrant: Denise Chadwick, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83198 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002963-00 The name of the business(es): Omani Beauty and Wellness Located at: 3725 Lone Tree Way, Suite A2 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Albertine Omani
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003180 The name of the business: ANTIOCH SMOKE SHOP Located at: 3708 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Navdeep Kaur Kamboj. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Navdeep Kaur Kamboj. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy A. Barton Expires July 6, 2025 Antioch Press No. 061617 83474 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after July 31st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage, 345 Town Centre Terrace Brentwood, CA 94513. Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, misc. car parts, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit No. Stephen Cruz A287 Justin Milam B449 Kirstyn Davis E1090 Doug Hiles E1101 Khadija Thompson E1353 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83477 Publish Dates: July 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002520 The name of the business: 360 Complete Calibration Located at: 1434 Ruebens Meadow Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Charlie DeVincenzi. 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: Charlie DeVincenzi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/2/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83023 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002577 The name of the business(es): 1. Masterclass Advisors 2. Masterclass Technologies Located at: 16 Winding Creek Way In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Master Class Companies, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jonathan Lee, President & CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 6/4/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83020 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002589 The name of the business: Sepulveda Landscaping Located at: 1910 Westpoint Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fol-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002640 The name of the business: Handssage Located at: 1155-C Arnold Dr. Ste 268 In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Hassanain Aljanabi 2. Karla Fernandez. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/10/2020. Signature of registrant: Hassanain Aljanabi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2020 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 6/10/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83174 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002643 The name of the business: AJEO Partners Located at: 1651 Sutter St Apt 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Brian Joseph Jason 2. Yuhsin Elsie Jason. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brian Jason. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/10/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83167 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002718 The name of the business: Kaelyn Cobra Located at: 23870 Marsh Creek Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kaelyn Lozano. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/6/2020. Signature of registrant: Kaelyn Lozano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 6/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83318 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002721 The name of the business: La Mona’s Creation Located at: 2827 Buckskin Rd In: Pinole, CA 94564, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lina Patricia Manay. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/4/2020. Signature of registrant: Lina Patricia Manay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83165 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002857 The name of the business: PvPqnda Maps Located at: 5005 Almanor Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Chanelle Marian Criqui-Anderson 2. Colby Arlen Rogers. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 1, 2020. Signature of registrant: Chanelle Marian Criqui-Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83178 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002952 The name of the business: Comb It Out Lice Removal Located at: 4375 Clayton Rd. Suite J In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pamela Leila Fukui. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/22/2020. Signature of registrant: Pamela Fukui. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy S Smith Expires 6/24/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83314 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002969 The name of the business: Peace N Petals Located at: 3018 Carey Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Monica Marie Condon 2. Raquel Marie Condon This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Monica M. Condon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 6/25/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83293 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003027 The name of the business: Evista Travel, LLC Located at: 792 Centennial Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Evista Travel, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-14-19. Signature of registrant: JoAnn Challberg, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 6/26/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83443 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003034 The name of the business: Homes by Krista Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon #200 In: San Ramon, CA 95883, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Real Estate Results, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Krista Mashore, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2020 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/26/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83495 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003072 The name of the business: The Happy Icehole Located at: 849 Walsh Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: The Happy Icehole LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amada Menendez, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 29, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 6/29/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83327 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003167 The name of the business(es): 1. Welcomåe! Magazine 2. thepress.net 3. East County Life 4. Pittsburg Press 5. Welcome! Guide 6. The Press Coupons 7. Best of Brentwood 8. Best of Oakley
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007802 The name of the business: 1. Brentwood Glass 2. Brentwood Glass and Windows 3. Brentwood Glass Company Located at: 570 Valdry Ct Unit C-6 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Mark Kenneth Connor 2. Deanna Lynn Connor. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2004. Signature of registrant: Deanna Connor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/28/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83055 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Steven Scott McGee, deceased CASE NUMBER P20-00370 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Steven Scott McGee. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Anthony Scott McGee and Erik Scott McGee in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Anthony Scott McGee and Erik Scott McGee be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 21, 2020 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: David L. Brown, Esq. (916) 369-9750 3230 Ramos Circle, Sacramento, CA 95827. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83233 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 2020.
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testing) and getting the word out.” But now with the word out, Fischer noted the latest issue has become keeping pace with demand. “It’s been harder to get a test because there are more people who want to get tested on any given day than there are county resources available to test them,” he continued, noting some residents have said they can’t return to work until they can provide their employer with proof of a negative test result. Regardless of symptoms, securing a test through the county website, or by calling 844421-0804, has proven difficult. Test dates are weeks out. Furthermore, the test results are not immediate. Fischer noted they can take seven to nine days to yield results, after which time a text message with a link to results is sent to the patient. If the test is positive, a public health expert will contact the patient
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have automatically doubled the maximum sentence and required the sentence to be served in state prison. Fregi explained they filed a Romero motion, asking the court to remove prior strikes from the court’s consideration. “The court granted our motion, thereby removing state prison from the equation and making it a local custody case,” he continued. “So I’m a bit confused about all this talk of state prison. Mr. Reynolds will not step foot in prison for anything that transpired in this case.” While Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Scanlon granted the defence’s Romero motion, Singh said the judge exercised her option to require that Reynolds serve his sentence in state prison. It remains to be seen if he will be transferred to the state prison system as the COVID-19 pandemic stopped such transfers for the foreseeable future. Reynolds will be held at the Martinez Detention Facility in the meantime. Scanlon also denied motions by Fregi to reduce the charges to misdemeanors and to grant Reynolds a new trial.
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confirmed COVID-19; and Kaiser Permanente patients prior to surgeries and certain procedures, reported Jonathan Bair, Kaiser media relations. “We have grown our current testing capacity in California to where we are conducting 18,000 tests per day this week, which exceeds the state’s current goal of diagnostic testing at a rate of 150 people for every 100,000 people we cover,” Bair continued. “We have plans to continue growing our testing capacity in the coming months to more than 20,000 tests per day.” While the county relies on private health care providers to aid in the testing effort, testing remains a vital component to determining how ready the area is for reopening. In a report issued by CCHS July 11, local data show 8.04% of COVID-19 tests administered over the past seven days were positive, “a sign that the virus is spreading rapidly in the county
An investigation into NorCal K9 by the Antioch Police Department (APD) was prompted by Denise and Jeff Swank after the death of their 3-year-old German shepherd, Gunnar. Gunnar died May 20, 2018, while under Reynolds’ care in a home he rented in Antioch. Located at 5200 Lone Tree Way, the home was — according to testimony in court — used by NorCal K9 to board and train dogs. For a time, Reynolds lived at the Lone Tree Way address, as did his employee, Devon Ashby. Much of the case concentrated on the conditions at the Lone Tree Way residence during the time between Gunnar’s death in May and June 25 — the day an APD officer entered the home and found “unsuitable and dangerous living conditions.” Police removed a number of dogs from the home at that time. Those that belonged to NorCal K9 clients were returned to their owners, some showing signs of stress and neglect, including weight loss and open wounds. The defense argued that Reynolds moved out of the house days after Gunnar’s death and was not aware that
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and that the community must take immediate steps to reduce the spread.” This follows authorization received in June from the California Department of Public Health to allow the reopening of some businesses and activities, but that variance hinged around the county’s plan to reconsider those openings should testing reach an 8% positivity rate. As the county works to meet that testing demand, it’s also calling for help. “I can tell you that Contra Costa County is hiring, especially for contact tracing,” Fischer said. “There is temporary disaster service work available right now. We’re in the middle of a pandemic so we could use all the help we can get.” There are test sites in Brentwood and Antioch. To reach an advice nurse from the county, call 877-661-6230, option 1. To locate county test sites, visit https://www. coronavirus.cchealth.org/get-tested.
conditions there deteriorated rapidly. The prosecution argued Reynolds abandoned Ashby, leaving him with more than a dozen dogs to care for and train on his own, a responsibility that overwhelmed Ashby and led to the degraded conditions. Ashby accepted a deal offered by the Office of the District Attorney (DA), in which he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor animal cruelty. He received a sentence of 90 days in county jail and three years of probation. Scott Alonso, public information officer for the DA, said Reynolds was also offered a plea deal that he turned down. “As far as I know, this is the first case of its kind that has gone to trial and resulted in a felony conviction,” Singh said. “I think it’s the first step showing that this industry needs to be regulated so things like that never happen again. Hopefully, it’s a wake-up call for the entire industry, not just dogs, but anyone who has custody of other people’s animals. The industry might be unregulated, but that doesn’t mean that bad behavior is going to slip through the cracks.”
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a 20% general fund reserve. The city’s general fund reserve as of June 30 was about $5.7 million. “The budget is structurally balanced and continues to provide the base operations of the city, though with a reduction of transfers of capital projects due to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus,” Oakley Finance Director Tim Przybyla said. Roughly 37% of the city’s $20.7 mil-
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lion general fund revenue will derive from interfund charges or cost recoveries for activities funded by such sources as impact fees, developer application fees and special taxes. Property taxes will account for another 34% of revenue, with sales taxes, franchise fees, developer fees and other revenues and taxes making up the remaining 29%. Many of those sources, however, are expected to feel the COVID-19 pinch, with interfund charges dipping $625,000, bringing the total to $7.6 million; developer fees dropping $360,000, bringing the total to $1.1 million; and sales taxes $58,000, bringing the total to $1.7 million. Franchise taxes are slated to remain the same at $1.6 million, with property taxes jumping an estimated $70,000,
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bringing the total to $7.1 million — largely due to property taxes and assessments being based on January 2020 valuations. “If there is any silver lining in this dark COVID-19 cloud for the City of Oakley, it would be that sales tax revenues are less than 9% of our general fund revenues,” Montgomery said. “Therefore, the financial impact of COVID-19 is not expected to be nearly as bad for the City of Oakley’s operational budget as it will be for many of the surrounding cities that have much higher sales tax revenues.” Roughly 48% of the city’s $21.3 million in general fund expenditures will go toward police, with public works accounting for 13.6% and the remaining funds then divided between eight different city departments or necessities, such as recreation, building/code enforcement
and animal control. Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick said the city’s fiscally sound budget is a testament to its hardworking employees who go above and beyond to allow the city to live within its means. “Since becoming a city, we have always had to be lean and mean,” he said. “All you have to do is look at the total number of staff that we have — less than a 100 for a city of 45,000 — which is incredibly unique if you look at our counterparts, similar-sized cities like Martinez and Pleasant Hill. With less money, we have to get a little creative and rely on our staff even more.” Look for a complete recap of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan in next week’s edition of The Press. To view the city’s complete budget, visit https://bit.ly/30b1FrO.
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