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District to study merger

by Kyle Szymanski

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REGIONAL Fire Chief Brian Helmick of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) received approval from the district’s fire board last week to investigate consolidation options. Helmick can spend up to $10,000 to study the implications of merging ECCFPD with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire). “We say we’re kicking over every rock, and this rock is pretty stale,” Helmick explained. “This is one thing that hasn’t been looked into by this administration at all. I want to make sure that the information we’re bringing back to the board is accurate, updated and relevant.” Helmick went on to say that while consolidation has been discussed and dismissed as a solution to the district’s persistent fiscal issues, a definitive study on the topic was never completed. ConFire is expected to see Merger page 22

million for the effort, made up of bond refinancing proceeds restricted for economic development use. “Think of it as an investment that the city can make that will yield benefits down the road,” said Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall. The financial assistance could go toward an array of private development needs or requirements, such as building permits, inspections, infrastructure fees and public or off-site improvements man-

OAKLEY More than 200 homes long planned near Rose Avenue could soon be built. City leaders recently approved three additional Stonewood Subdivision segments — totaling 241 oneand two-story homes — west of Rose Avenue, south of Longhorn Way and north of Carpenter Road. The Oakley Planning Commission approved the project maps in 2006 and 2007, leaving the current Oakley City Council to only mull over home, landscaping, fencing and wall designs. No design amendments were made. “The only thing left to do before building houses can start is a design review,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick. “When completed the project will provide access to O’Hara from Main Street at a traffic lighted intersection at Carpenter and O’Hara improving traffic flow and safety.” Applicant Albert D. Seeno Construction Co. intends to construct 70 one-story and 171 twostory homes, ranging between 2,100 and 3,272 livable square feet and featuring four to five bedrooms; three to four bathrooms and two- to three-space garages. No definitive timetable for development has been set, but activity could pick up as soon as 2021, said Oakley Community Development Director Joshua McMurray. “We are very excited about the design review approval we just re-

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scar Fisher joins a rally in Brentwood City Park, Tuesday, Sept. 15, in support of the Reopen California Schools movement. The crowd of about 60 marched down Brentwood Boulevard to gain the attention of passing motorists before returning to the downtown area. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

City to offer business-attracting incentives “ Think of it as an investment that the city can

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The city launched a new economic development incentive program to attract businesses that will bring particular benefits. The monetary lures — which include financial assistance, grants, loans, advancements, matches or forgiveness — could be used to offset financial, regulatory or physical impediments to high-quality private development, according to city documents.

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Terrence Grindall Brentwood assistant city manager The hooks will be offered to businesses that can meet two of several criteria, including creating at least 25 new full-time equivalent jobs equal to or exceeding the medium per capita income for Brentwood residents; generat-

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ing $100,000 annually in new tax revenue for the city; occupying or leasing a vacant building or space that has been vacant for least six months; or constructing a new commercial or industrial building. The city has set aside $1.4

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BRENTWOOD City officials say it’s still too early to know the COVID-19 budget impacts. But drastic effects haven’t yet materialized. Preliminary indications are that an originally projected $1 million fiscal year 2019/20 deficit has been closed; an estimated balanced fiscal year 2020/21 budget could yield positive funds; and a once estimated $1.2 million fiscal year 2021/22 shortfall may not materialize. “We are not through it yet,” said Kerry Breen, director of finance and information systems. “We don’t know how many businesses are going to survive this or if there will be a (COVID-19) surge again in the wintertime when the flu comes. There are lots of uncertainties, so we remain conservative with the numbers. We won’t come back now or in October recommending budget amendments to declare fiscal victory over all this, but as conservative as the original budget was, we are seeing signs of improvement where we were.” The city’s finances have been propped up by a variety of unforeseen developments, including steady development activity; stable tax revenue; pandemicinduced savings, with city hall and parks closed; economic stimulus measures steadying consumer spending; and the city garnering about $800,000 in pandemicrelief funds. “I don’t think the news was as bad as some of us may have thought,” Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez said. The city is on track to issue 240 building permits this year, down just slightly from last year’s 250. Meanwhile, a small jump in fiscal year 2020/21 property-tax revenue appears to be closer to 5.7%, amounting to an additional $350,000 to $400,000 annually not incorporated into the budget. Hotel tax and business license numbers are holding steady, and a 5% decline in assessed valuation — the dollar value assigned to a property to measure applicable taxes — that was factored into next

many businesses are going to survive this or if there will be a (COVID-19) surge again in the wintertime when the flu comes. There are lots of uncertainties, so we remain conservative with the numbers.

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Kerry Breen director of finance and information systems year’s budget may not materialize if the housing market remains OK as it is now, Breen said. However, uncertainty looms over sales tax figures, which account for a sizeable slice of the city’s revenue — 14% in the 2020/21 fiscal year. Insufficient information is available to make projections, Breen said. Brentwood Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall hinted that the struggling restaurant industry could factor greatly into the sales tax outcome. “I am particularly concerned that a large portion of our sales tax revenue comes from restaurants, and of course, they have been hit very hard,” he said. Breen agreed that the sales tax figures, coupled with unforeseen virus impacts, are wildcards in the finance equation. “We are cautiously optimistic at this point,” he said. Councilmember Karen Rarey indicated that it’s probably best for the city to take a cautious approach to the future. “While these numbers look great right now, I still think we need to be cautious going through the end of the year,” she said. City officials are expected to return to the council in October with an in-depth budget review.

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BYRON Monday morning saw the sun rise on 20 cars and a trailer parked on the side of the road as the crew from Dragonfly Films waited for Kirk’s Welding to break open the locked gate leading to the old Byron Hot Springs Hotel. Todd Myers, owner of Dragonfly Films, waited and watched. At $5,000 an hour, he was anxious to get his team to work filming a pivotal scene in his upcoming film. Though he had permission to be on the property, a miscommunication had led to a new padlock to which Myers didn’t have the keys. While he waited, he discussed the project. “It’s a coming-of-age, gritty, darkto-the-light type film,” he said. “We have a working title called ‘Unc.’” Once the gate opened, the crew poured onto the property and began staging the day’s scene, a drug deal gone bad. “I don’t want to give too much away,” said Gabriel Oliva, director. “But it’s one of the most intense scenes in the film. There is a high-stakes drug deal that goes down, and some exciting car stuff happens too, so there’s a lot of elements we are coordinating. It’s really fun, but everyone really has their game face on. Pressure’s high, but we have a great team, so we’re excited.” The independent drama explores the darkness a life of drugs and the light sec-

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Todd Myers prepares for his role in a movie production that recently captured footage at Byron Hot Springs Hotel in Bryon, Monday, Sept. 14. In addition to portraying a drug dealer, Myers, a Brentwood resident, is also producing the film. ond chances can bring. Oliva co-wrote the story with Travis Andre Ross, who nearly lived it. Ross described a youth shaped by a father who left and a rebellious attitude. He started down a danger-

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Protecting beneficiaries’ interests in a Trust is a common concern for people establishing Trusts. The concern is usually that the beneficiary 1. may try to assign their interest in the trust to someone else; or 2. a creditor of the beneficiary may try to levy on the assets of the Trust. In order to protect the beneficiaries interest assets in the Trust after you die and your Trust becomes Irrevocable, the Grantor i.e. the person establishing the Trust, has 3 alternatives under California law: 1. Create a Spendthrift Trust; 2. Limit distributions to those necessary for the beneficiary’s education and support; or 3. Discretionary Trust where the trust distributions are solely in the trustee’s discretion California Probate Code Sections 15300-01 provides that if a trust provides that a beneficiary’s interest in income or principal is not subject to “voluntary or involuntary transfer,” the beneficiary’s interest in income or principal is not subject to enforcement of a money judgment until paid to the beneficiary. This is what is commonly referred to a spendthrift or shutdown clause. In most cases, this spendthrift or shutdown provision is all that a Grantor will need. However, it is important to understand that once the beneficiary “receives” the money in their hands, a creditor can then attach it. It is also important to understand that for public policy reasons, a creditor can levy on Trust assets for child or spousal support, felony restitution or for liability for public support.

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The second alternative for protecting assets from creditors is to limit distributions of principal and income to only “education or support” of the beneficiary. This is called a “support trust.” Support under the terms of trust must be limited to education and support of the beneficiary in accordance with their station in life. The third alternative is a discretionary trust where the Trustee has “discretion” as he or she sees fit to pay as much income and principal to the beneficiary or creditor. While many people think this is the best option, the case law provides that the Trustee must act in “accordance with fiduciary principles” and must not act in bad faith or in disregard of the trust’s purpose. In conclusion, protecting beneficiaries interest in trust in not an easy. If you know that you have a beneficiary that creditor problems or may have creditor problems in the future, you want to work through the potential problems with your beneficiary and your attorney to make the decisions about how to protect the beneficiary’s assets. If you do not have an estate plan or would like to discuss changes to your existing estate plan, I have free 30 minute consultation available by phone or Zoom. Putting your affairs in order is a gift you give yourself and your family. If you would like to make an appointment, please call (925) 939-1680 or email us at joangrimes@msn.com. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 © 2020 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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he Byron Delta Lions Club collaborated with the Brentwood and Discovery Bay Lions Clubs to donate a 23 cubic-foot freezer to the Delta Christian Food Pantry on Thursday, Sept. 10. Linda Barbara of the Byron Delta Lions orchestrated the donation, collecting funds from each of the three clubs and obtaining a grant for the remaining cost. In total, Barbara was able to collect the necessary $2,650 and present Karen Randle — who runs the pantry — with the sales slip for the freezer. The Byron Delta Lions partner with the food pantry on a regular basis, working to gather clothing, money and food for donations to the Byron, Bethel Island and Knightsen areas.

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Trump parade sets sail in the Delta DISCOVERY BAY Delta waters became the scene of a parade supporting President Donald Trump, military and law enforcement on the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 12. The parade was organized by local citizens and included 154 participant boats, 13 wave runners orchestrating security and Contra Costa County Sheriff’s marine patrol boats. “It was amazing being with over 150 boats supporting our law enforcement,

Film from page 5 the moment in my life when I decided to make a change.” Gradually, Scott began changing his habits, staying home to care for his younger brother rather than running with the skaters and gangs fighting over drug territory. This film is based on his life, and he plays the lead character, Havi. It depicts what he believes he would have become had he not made changes. As the crew focused on setting up equipment, Oliva and Ross began blocking the scene, going over positions and movements with the actors. The scene takes place in the heart of the abandoned hotel, a shell of brick and concrete with no hint of its former glory as a getaway destination for the wealthy. Every available surface is covered with graffiti and the building’s dilapidated appearance combines with an air of desolation to give it a uniquely creepy feel. “This location is incredible,” said Ross, adding he and Myers had scouted it two days after lightning strikes set the surrounding hills on fire. “It was 107 degrees, the gate was locked, we had to walk all the way out here . . . the hills are all on fire, and it’s midnight – which was scarier than hell – we pull up, we get attacked by bees, and here we are.”

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Once the film is complete, Myers said he will not be going the traditional route by releasing it to theaters. In a COVID-19 world, that just isn’t possible. He plans to sell the rights to Netflix and get it streaming quickly. With any luck, that could happen in the first half of 2021. As a longtime Brentwood resident, Myers knows the area well and has deep ties to the community. He used to own a window cleaning business in town, but after a double hip replacement, he made a change in his career path by getting into acting. He has been working in the film industry for seven years as both an actor and producer and has been a part of box office hits like “Lasso” and “San Andreas.” He and Ross met five years ago on a movie set and quickly became friends, collaborating on several projects. In the end, Ross hopes his story will inspire others to change their lives for the better. “At the end of the day, this movie is about choice – letting you know you do have a choice to right your wrongs; you do have a choice to make a change in your life and turn it around,” he said. “If we can help one person, then we’ve achieved something.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Under the Federal Equal Pay Act, an employer is expected to provide “equal pay for equal work.” Four affirmative defenses to the Equal Pay Act are (1) seniority, (2) merit, (3) earnings based on “quantity or quality of production,” and (4) “a differential based on any other factor other than sex.” In Rizo v. Yovino, the Ninth Circuit concluded that a female math consultant’s prior rate of pay is not a factor “other than sex;” therefore, cannot be used as an affirmative defense to a violation of the Equal Pay Act. The Court agreed with Plaintiff ’s argument that reliance on her prior rate of pay to justify why she was paid less than her male colleagues perpetuates the gender gap, which contradicts the intended purpose of the Equal Pay Act. Additionally, the Court concluded the wording of the law intends the “differential based on any other factor other than sex” to be construed narrowly. The “other factor other than sex” is limited to job-related factors only. Prior pay is not a job-related factor, and thus does qualify.

Rizo marks a shift in how employers can structure employee pay without violating the Equal Pay Act. Apart from ensuring and/or removing prior pay as a consideration in the pay structure, employers should account for the fact that the definition of “a factor other than sex” has been significantly narrowed through this holding. In assessing pay structure, employers should pay attention to elements considered in determining employee pay and the possible impact those elements will have on male employees versus female employees. Please contact Julie Ann Giammona of Ferber Law at 925.355.9800 or jgiammona@ ferberlaw.com. Julie Ann is a resident of Brentwood with 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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Adventures with Mom I sprung my mom out of prison last week. By prison I mean her assisted living/memory care facility. Don’t get me wrong, the place is very swanky, and when I’m in need of a good place to spend my golden years, I am headed Hangin’ in to Oakmont Senior Living. It smells here like pot roast at Grandma’s house and has a lovely courtyard with a few bird feeders. They offer bingo, movie night, dominoes, arts and crafts — you Vicki name it. But my McKenna mom hasn’t been allowed to leave since February due to this infernal plague. The walls have been closing in, no matter how nicely wallpapered they are. When I was asked by the doctor to get some routine blood work done for her, it was the opportunity I needed to finally get her out. Medical and dental appointments are the only two loopholes to be found under the strict COVID protocol at Oakmont, so I took my opportunity. When I arrived, my mom was eagerly waiting in the lobby. She is still somewhat with-it and can carry on a normal conversation as long as you stick to current events like weddings and graduations, and especially things that happened 20 years ago. Just don’t ask her if she had breakfast. She can’t tell you. Her trick is to look down at her blouse for crumbs. If she sees crumbs, she knows she had breakfast, and can sometimes even make out from the crumbs what she ate. I think it’s a clever method myself. The staff opened the double doors, quickly turning off the alarm that sounded when my mom crossed the threshold. She wears a “Wander Guard” bracelet, which alerts the staff if one of the residents slips out. She saw my car parked in the lot and bolted for it. OK, “bolted” is the wrong word. I can barely “bolt” myself. She walked very quickly to my car and got in. I slipped into the driver’s seat next to her. It was the closest I’d been to my mom in months! She already had her mask off. We sat there for a moment looking at each other. “Good to see you, Mama!” I said. “Whew!” she responded. “Let’s get out of here!” I felt like Thelma and Lousie making a getaway after a successful bank heist. So what if we were only going to get her blood drawn, Mom was giddy! On the way to Kaiser, we chatted about life at Oakmont. She has made many friends, but she kept asking me when she was going home. She always does. She has all her belongings packed and ready to go by her front door. You can try explaining things to her, but it never sinks in. I quickly changed the subject and started talking about my kids. It worked. Kaiser, located in the Park

Shadelands complex in Walnut Creek is always a flurry of activity. There must be a large population of seniors living in the area, because I saw no one under the age of 70, besides the staff, shuffling about. Because of that, the COVID response there is really, really tight. The minute you walk up to the door, they are on you, wearing a Hazmat suit and instructing you to wash your hands at the portable sink. Once you’re done, they squirt hand sanitizer in your palms and then take your temperature while interrogating you about any COVID symptoms you might have; your family’s symptoms, and your travel history. I thought they might also ask us to strip off all our clothes and have the top layer of our skin lasered off. But instead, they slapped each of us with a green sticker and told us to go sit in the lab waiting room. We had only taken a few steps when another staff member, fully clad in protective armor, asked us why we were there and encouraged us to use the hand sanitizer by the reception desk. I gave them my mom’s name. She was winded from the walk from the parking lot and was already pulling her mask down below her nose and sitting down. The place was packed, and it didn’t help that many of the chairs had signs on the seats that read, “Don’t sit here.” My mom sat down anyway. I stood next to her. The same staff member approached my mom and said, “Ma’am, you have to put the mask OVER your nose.” “Oh BALLS!” My mom loudly responded, pulling her mask up. “These things don’t even work!” You should have seen the reaction of the other patients. It was as if my mom had just pulled the pin out of a live hand grenade. Everyone moved away from my mom in a panic, but she didn’t care. She decided to start up a conversation with a 6-month-old baby girl sporting a large pink bow on her head. The mother was talking to the receptionist. My mom talks loudly. She can’t help it. She is hard of hearing and doesn’t wear her hearing aids. My mom waved at the baby and said at full volume, “Boy! He sure has a big nose, doesn’t he?” The mother turned around for a second. Thankfully, just then my mom’s name was called. I ushered her out of the waiting area and into the blood drawing station. She continued waving at the baby. I tried not to laugh. I think laughing is strongly discouraged at Kaiser. I was never so happy to get out of there. My mom slid back into the car, obviously getting a bit tired from her big day out. It was time to get her back to Oakmont. My mom’s dental office called yesterday. They would really like to get my mom in for a check-up, and you know what that means: more adventures with Thelma and Louise! I’m actually looking forward to it, because these days, I’ll take any time with my mom I can get...

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Florence Mae Ditmars

Oct. 1, 1933 – Sept. 3, 2020 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Sept. 3 in Brentwood at the age of 86, with her family by her side. Florence was born in Oakland on Oct. 1, 1933, to Carmen and Manual Lopez (immigrants from Spain). The family moved from Oakland to Manteca in 1940 and then to Byron in 1946 where they opened a restaurant that was located on the corner of Byron Highway and Hosie Avenue. For a short time ran a pool hall where she became quite the pool player and where she would meet her future husband, George. Florence attended the old Excelsior Middle School and graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1953. While in school, she married her high school sweetheart George Ditmars, in Reno on March 1, 1952. Florence worked for the Liberty Union High School Transportation Department where she drove a bus for 30 years and met several of her closest friends, she retired in 1995. Florence enjoyed cooking holiday dinners for her family and friends, taking care of her many birds and pets, playing Bingo with her lifelong friend Lucy Wong, traveling the U.S. and Canada, fishing in the Trinity River, and going to casinos

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and on day trips with her husband. Florence was predeceased by her sons Kenneth “Kenny” Ditmars and George Mitchell Ditmars. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, George; son, Kevin Ditmars; her three grandsons, Dillon Ditmars (Kimberly), Shay Ditmars and Dustin Ditmars; as well as many nieces and nephews. Diane Pedersen (Jim); Lowell K. Ditmars Jr. “Sonny”; and Larry Ditmars; and Spencer Ditmars (Nicole). For those of us who knew her, we were blessed. For those who did not, I only wish you could have, she was an angel on earth. I will long to be with her again. George

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I’m voting for Trump

Editor: I get so fed-up with people who believe everything they hear/see on the news, like President Trump calling veterans “suckers” and “losers.” Our president loves the veterans; this is the president who donates his entire paycheck to our country! (Joe Biden on the other hand, has been on the government payroll for four decades and presently takes social security.) Antifa and BLM deface our national monuments our president is attempting to protect; he stands for our country and its heroes. The “Atlantic Monthly” magazine, funded by Biden supporters, wrote this “anonymous” account with no eyewitnesses; not a one! The people who were there say it never happened. Even John Bolton, who is no friend of the president’s, debunked the accusation. So, who do we believe? Let’s have some discernment before we believe “carte blanche” what the media says. The accusations continue daily! Biden accuses our president of not “doing enough” quickly enough when the virus struck. What was he doing? Biden was holding mass rallies as late as March 9, 2020. President Trump restricted travelers from China as early as January 2020 (and Biden was against this.) What was Pelosi doing? Inviting people to come to S.F. for Chinese New Years! When? Jan. 25, 2020. Now President Trump is accused of not panicking the public early enough when the media daily panics the public, yet calls the riots “peaceful.” (Why is Gov. Whitmer building a $1.1 million electrified wall around her mansion at the taxpayers’ expense?) Taxpayers are funding government employees to have gyms, yet we can’t go to gyms or church. Gambling casinos are “essential” as are liquor stores and abortion clinics. How crazy is this? When three Jewish brothers were

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bullied and discriminated against, they created the “Three Stooges.” Let’s reward those who contribute, not those who destroy! This wife of a Vietnam War vet, proud of our military, is voting for President Trump. Laura Aue Brentwood

Response to “Trump is outrageous and unfit”

Editor: It is unfortunate that Vickey Rinehart based an anti-Trump opinion on a nonverifiable source, and totally ignored many verified public statements from people who where present when these supposed comments were made, saying he never said it. Some of the public statements were from people who do not support Trump. I do not have a problem with Rinehart not liking Trump, but do have a problem with her comments based on anonymous nonverifiable source. Eugene Hammerson Brentwood

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losers and suckers. Trump is pro-military and fought for their increase of $738 billion. Trump passed the Veteran Choice Act so our veterans can now seek doctors and medical treatments outside of the VA. Trump negotiated with North Korea to bring home the remains of our fallen heroes so their families could bury them. And we’re supposed to believe Trump disrespects our fallen soldiers? Trump wants to bring back our soldiers from endless wars. Several of my family members have served in all the branches of the military. Ginny Montanez Brentwood

Americans must come together

Editor: In the Sept. 11, 2020 issue of The Press, I was saddened to see no article mentioning the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 nor the sacrifice of hundreds of brave Americans responding to them. Our community, which once stated it would “never forget,” seems to have done just that. What was printed in the Opinion section on such an important day? An anti-Trump diatribe based on a now debunked hit piece, citing anonymous sources, and a rant on racism labeling white people as the sole culprits. Generalizing and hyperbole only succeeds in dividing Americans. The truth is the vast majority of people in this

country do not accept racist ideologies. Several black athletes and celebrities recently made antisemitic remarks in a hopefully misinformed incident. It would be inappropriate and racist to label black people or even black celebrities for those disgusting comments. Labeling the police across the country as racist has led to murder and destruction in our cities. Police officers who have violated the law must be held accountable, but we can’t judge all police by the actions of so few, especially before the facts are brought to light. On Sept. 12, 2020, two LA County Sheriff’s deputies were shot while sitting in their patrol car. Would it have happened without the BLM narrative of racist police killing black Americans? We will never know, but we do know hateful rhetoric radicalizes those on the fringes of society and provokes action (Oklahoma city bombing, El Paso and Dallas shootings, 2020 riots/murder). Americans must come together over our shared values and thwart attempts to divide us with hate and fear. We must remember the past, such as 9/11, and how we as Americans came together in a crisis. No police or firefighters rushed into those towers to save whites or blacks or even Americans, they went in to save people … and we should remember them, especially those that never came out. Matthew Mulholland Brentwood

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Heritage athletes verbally commit to college squads Two Heritage High School athletes verbally committed to college squads, according to the school. Heritage High School water polo star Ella Simone gave a verbal commitment to play at Fresno State University. The three-time first-team allleague member led her squad to a 53-25 record over three seasons, including an 18-1 mark in league play, three play-off appearances, and one North Coast Section team title. “I chose Fresno State because it was really important to me to be able to play the sport I love and still focus on my future, and I am going to be able to do that at Fresno State,” Simone said in a statement released by the Heritage Athletics. “I’m so excited to be a Bulldog.” If all goes as planned, Simone will have one more season to play for the Patriots, with the team scheduled to begin official practices

in mid-December. Meanwhile, Patriots’ basketball star Milan Tuttle verbally committed to play for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. The senior, who previously played for San Francisco’s Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory High School, burst onto the Heritage scene last year, helping the team finish 22-7 and 10-0 in league play. Tuttle’s stats were not available as of press time. “I chose Art U because I have a great relationship with the coaches,” she said in a statement released by Heritage Athletics. “I plan on studying animation. I love the location of the school, and I enjoy the game of basketball. I feel like this will set me up to be successful after college.” Like Simone, Tuttle is slated to play one more high school season beginning in the spring.

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Water polo star Ella Simone (top) and Milan Tuttle (bottom far right posing with her teammates) recently verbally committed to play for Fresno State and Academy of Art University, respectively.

Heritage names new girls’ soccer coach by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage girls’ soccer team has a new head coach, but he hopes that some things will stay the same — like the Patriots’ consistent success. “I have heard some good things about the program,” said new head coach Arnol Arceta, previously a four-year De La Salle High School varsity boys’ soccer assistant coach. Arceta takes over for Gary Lafleur, who stepped down. But a talented squad remains. The Patriots will shoot for their 12th straight playoff appearance this season and could return a quality core, including Kaya Scott and all-league players Jayden Sanders, Sabrina Rogers, Hailey Hamataka and Renny Buchanan. The Patriots reached the North Coast Section quarterfinal last season before falling to top-seed Carondelet 4-1. “We are really fortunate to be able to hire a young man who really personifies and embraces the values and mission of our athletic department,” said Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith. “He has terrific experience, and everybody that has been coached by him — players, par-

ents of players — have nothing but great things to say about him.” If all goes as planned, the Patriots will continue to succeed by training and practicing like they are a playoff squad gearing up for top competition, said Arceta, who, as of last week, hadn’t had a chance to meet or evaluate the team. Sustained success, like the Patriots have experienced for years, is something Arceta knows well. The 30-year-old, who attended Mt. Diablo High School, went on to play for San Francisco State and Cal State East Bay, where a chance encounter to help out at a youth soccer camp ignited his passion for coaching. Since then, he’s had successful coaching stints at Piedmont Soccer Club, Impact Soccer, Diablo FC, the Walnut Creek Surf and De La Salle High School, where the Spartans reached the North Coast Section championship game three out of the four years Arceta was an assistant. Heritage serves as the next great opportunity, he said. The job will allow him to rise to head coach, a gig that is conveniently close to his home. Although he hasn’t secured a Heri-

ARCETA tage teaching position, he recently earned his master’s degree in athletic administration with hopes of teaching, continuing to coach and eventually becoming an athletic administrator. “It’s a great opportunity for me to grow,” he said. In Arceta’s back pocket are valuable coaching lessons he’s learned along his journey — namely, that quality leadership, high standards and professionalism

produce excellence. Those factors will now shape Arceta’s version of a Heritage culture and environment that cultivate individual and team achievement. “What I love best (about coaching) is seeing the team succeed, the players’ progress, develop and achieve their goals — whether on or off the field,” he said. But nothing will be easy, especially in the near-term. It’s expected that the Patriots, like all North Coast Section squads, will play out their season in the spring, contingent upon COVID-19 disease metrics allowing organized sports to resume. If play occurs, success will need to be earned, just like always. Crosstown rival Liberty, which has won at least a share of the last seven league titles, figures to be just one of several formidable league opponents, and competition only gets stiffer in the postseason. However, Arceta embraces the challenge ahead. “I am excited to meet the team and get the ball rolling,” he said. “Hopefully, there is a season and we get to play.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Fifteen memorable years

he 2018 North Coast Section boys’ basketball championship has been just one of many memorable moments in Heritage High School’s 15 years of existence The school recently commemorated the milestone year by remembering its championships and awards In all, the school has garnered 117 Bay Valley Athletic League team titles; three North Coast Section team championships; nine North Coast Section runner-up finishes; and 22 North Coast Section Academic team awards. “As we recognize these accomplishments, we also turn our gaze and our goals to the future,” the school said in a statement. “Time to create a new legacy!” Press file photo

This week in Press’ sports history 2014 In 2014, the Liberty Lions’ varsity football team got three rushing touchdowns from Tai Tai Canady and a dominant performance from its run defense en route to a 35-14 victory over the visiting Chico Panthers. The Lions improved 2-0 on the season with a quick start against the Panthers, scoring on their first possession of the game. Liberty did not attempt a single pass on their first drive, using six consecutive running plays to reach the end zone, highlighted by a 36-yard sweep around the right side by Willie Williams and a 2-yard scoring run by Canady. Liberty increased its advantage to two touchdowns when Joseph Tolentino scored from 15 yards out on the ensuing possession, giving the Lions a 14-0 lead less than six minutes into the game. Chico closed the gap to 14-7 early in the second period when quarterback Clayton Welch connected with Hunter Mootz for a 37-yard reception, but the Lions

were able to respond and increase the lead once again. Tolentino found Alex Hull wide open down the middle of the defense for a 57-yard reception, and Canady punched in his second score of the night from three yards out. The Panthers moved into scoring territory late in the first half following a 45-yard punt return by Shawn Ray, but a Riley Condon interception ended the threat and preserved a 21-7 halftime lead for the Lions. Chico started the second half with a bang as Welch once again found an open Panther receiver behind the Lions’ secondary, connecting with Grant Adams for a 60-yard scoring strike. Liberty refused to be fazed and responded midway through the third quarter when Canady scored for the third time – this time from four yards out. Defensive tackle Christian Garcia recovered a ChiPress file photo co fumble on the next possession, and Tolentino quickly found senior receiver Anthony Leslie on a fade route in A liberty receiver moves upfield in 2014 during the the back corner of the end zone to make the score 35-14. Lions’ 35-14 win over Chico High.

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Claudette Staton runs for District 1 It has been an honor to serve the residents of Brentwood on the city council. Together, we can be proud of the progress we are making, and I am looking ahead with optimism. Even in the face of a pandemic, infrastructure improvements continue to help improve our quality of life and our local economy. Crime is down. Our parks and open space continue to thrive. I continue to work openly with the public and welcome input; I believe the best decisions are made when all voices are heard. There is still much that I would like to accomplish. I have been working with Gov. Gavin Newsom and his Office of Business

& Economic Development to promote Priority Area 1/The Innovation Center to bring new business to Brentwood. We must shorten ambulance routes to nearby hospitals by extending Sand Creek Road. I want to move forward with building a teen center. Finally, COVID-19 has greatly impacted our economy and will affect the city’s budget. My banking experience will guide me as we work to keep Brentwood fiscally secure. I serve on the League of California Cities Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee, advocating in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., for Brentwood and all Califor-

nia cities. Prior to my service on the city council, I co-founded and continue to run the nonprofit International Orphan Relief Foundation. For 14 years, I have volunteered with the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee, planning events such as the annual Christmas tree lighting, Bark in the Park and Home of the Season. I received the City of Brentwood Service and Dedication Award in 2017. In my professional life, I was an executive in community banking. I believe there is no better place than Brentwood to call home. You can learn more at www.claudettestaton.com.

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My name is Brian Swisher, and I am running for Brentwood City Council District 1. As a lifelong resident, I have had the privilege of raising my family in Brentwood. Now, I am watching my children raise their own children in this great community. I have always been committed to serving the best interests of our community, and that commitment is what drove me to run for mayor in 2002. Serving as Brentwood’s mayor for four years was such an enriching experience that I am eager to be involved in the community’s government again. My goals for the city are: first, to

allow more businesses to bring their operations to our town. This will be accomplished through analyzing zoning patterns in the city and making adjustments to allow for more light industrial types of businesses. We also need to be more flexible with zoning changes to allow businesses to build in our city. When I was mayor, I was instrumental in getting Sunset Industrial development going. Now that the Sunset complex is almost built out, we need more areas for businesses to establish themselves. This will bring more employment to town and more cars off the commuting roads. My second goal is to find an equi-

table solution to our fire district. Whether it involves merging with another district or finding a better revenue source, we must find a solution that is good for our community without financing outside districts. My third goal is to enhance our agricultural presence by working with local farmers and regional partners in promoting the agriculture development in the county. Agriculture is the history and heartbeat of our community and preserving it is critical to our success. I hope that this community will give me another opportunity to make critical decisions for the benefit our of city.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003909 The name of the business: Betties and Babes Located at: 1322 Portsmouth St. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tamara Picazo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/5/2019. Signature of registrant: Tamara Picazo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires 8/11/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83867 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004041 The name of the business: 65 Max Apparel Located at: 4924 Bridle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: All Roads Lead 65 Max Foundation Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Corporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2015. Signature of registrant: Pamela Henderson, Founder/President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/17/2025 Antioch Press No. 061617 83886 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-872796-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-872796-SH IDSPub #0172540 9/11/2020 9/18/2020 9/25/2020 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83923 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003775 The name of the business: Yammy Sushi Located at: 195 El Cerrito Plz In: El Cerrito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yammi Sushi Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2020. Signature of registrant: MI KYUNG SON, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83904 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004086 The name of the business: Tutoring by AR Located at: 2960 Poe Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aubrey Robinson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/12/2020. Signature of registrant: Aubrey Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/19/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83906 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/24/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83984 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003627 The name of the business(es): LEMONGRASS BOII Located at: 1209 Botelho St. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brendasue H. DaytonWeaver. 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: Brendasue H. Dayton-Weaver. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires July 29, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83852 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003677 The name of the business(es): Blended Hippo Located at: 3105 Longtree Way, Suite D In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Camron Haywood 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: Camron Haywood. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 31, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires July 31, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83853 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003697 The name of the business: Urban Luxury Located at: 3105 Lone Tree Way, Suite D #5 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bridget M. Gillum. 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: Bridget M. Gillum. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires August 2, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83860 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003843 The name of the business: DIFFERENT DIRECTIONZ BOUTIQUE Located at: 2700 Stamm Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ebony Bowens Vincent. 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: Ebony Bowens Vincent. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/6/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83919 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003941 The name of the business: Spode Way Productions Located at: 2730 W. Tregallas Road Unit 2151 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Spode Way Productions, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/12/2020. Signature of registrant: Andre Harper, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2020 by Deputy clerk Expires 8/11/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83911 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-872796-SH Order No.: 191194884-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LARRI M SCOTT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/2/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0312090-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 8/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0174554-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/9/2020 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $454,265.20 The purported property address is: 4305 CALSITE CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-8942 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053520-025 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,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003799 The name of the business: Express Automotive Located at: 2709 Cathedral Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): F & J Services, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-12020. Signature of registrant: Fernando Sanchez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Lisa Spence, Deputy clerk Expires August 5, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83783 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003825 The name of the business: everything is ok Located at: 1401 Marina Way S #280 In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following owner: Booker Thomas Riley . 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: Booker Thomas Riley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Expires 8/5/2025 Brentwood Press No. FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Arul 02-1273 83799 Publish dates: August Prakash SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR- 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETINAME STATEMENT TION OF: Arul Prakash and Priya Prakash File No. F-2020-0003877 The name of the CASE NUMBER: N20-1006 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner business: Cuurly Located at: 714 39th Govind Prakash filed a petition with Street In: Richmond, CA 94805, is hereby this court for a decree changing names registered by the following owner: Tigist as follows: Present Name: a. Govind Gustavson. This business is conducted by: Prakash to Proposed Name: Govin An Individual. The registrant commenced Prakash. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all to transact business under the fictitious persons interested in this matter shall business name or names listed above on appear before this court at the hearing 6/5/2020. Signature of registrant: Tigist indicated below to show cause, if any, Gustavson. This statement was filed with why the petition for change of name the County Clerk of Contra Costa County should not be granted. Any person ob- on: August 8, 2020 by Deputy Deborah jecting to the name changes described Cooper Expires 8/7/2025 Brentwood above must file a written objection that Press No. 02-1273 83800 Publish dates: includes the reasons for the objection at August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020 least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must apFICTITIOUS BUSINESS pear at the hearing to show cause why NAME STATEMENT the petition should not be granted. If File No. F-2020-0003951 The name of the no written objection is timely filed, the business: NK Realty Located at: 268 Pebcourt may grant the petition without ble Beach Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. hereby registered by the following ownDate: 10/07/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. er: Nabela Khair-Rahseparian. This busiDept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of ness is conducted by: An Individual. The this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- registrant commenced to transact busilished at least once each week for four ness under the fictitious business name successive weeks prior to the date set for or names listed above on N/A. Signature hearing on the petition in the following of registrant: Nabela Khair Rahseparian. newspaper of general circulation, print- This statement was filed with the County ed in this county: Brentwood Press Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August Date: 07/27/2020 Virginia M. Moore, 13, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Expires 8/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. Press No. 02-1273 83849 Publish Dates: 02-1273 83869 Publish dates: August August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003734 The name of the business: Magic Pumpkin Patch Located at: 1133 Carey Drive In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gillermo Larracilla Solares. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 21, 2020. Signature of registrant: Gillermo Larracilla Solares. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2020 by Deborah Cooper Deputy Expires 8/4/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83876 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004094 The name of the business: Kure Wellness Retreat Located at: 790 San Ramon Valley Blvd #100 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debbie Lindsay. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2008. Signature of registrant: Debbie J Lindsay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2020 by Deputy clerk. Expires 8/19/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84003 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004115 The name of the business: LUVLY YU 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: A 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: August 20, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/19/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83999 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004138 The name of the business: 1. Advanced Property Inspectors 2. Advanced Construction Estimators Located at: 2009 Azalea Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: James Bocci. 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: James Bocci. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 21, 2020 by Deputy Expires 8/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83985 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004160 The name of the business: Aura Vybes Boutique Located at: 1054 Mill Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dayzha Romero. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/10/2020. Signature of registrant: Dayzha Romero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: August 25, 2020 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT J. Graff Expires 8/25/2025 Brentwood File No. F-2020-0004011 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 83932 Publish dates: business(es): THREADS INC Located at: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020. 2636 Spyglass Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner(s): SHAFI INVESTMENTS. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: A Corpo- File No. F-2020-0004167 The name of ration, State of Incorporation: California. the business: Nanea Designs Located The registrant commenced to transact at: 5205 Laguna Court In: Discovery Bay, business under the fictitious business CA 94505, is hereby registered by the name or names listed above on 8/1/2020. following owner(s): Aloha Consulting Signature of registrant: Naveed Qureshi, Services, LLC. This business is conducted CEO. This statement was filed with the by: A Limited Liability Company, State County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: of Organization: CA. The registrant comAugust 17, 2020 by Deputy Expires menced to transact business under the 8/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 fictitious business name or names listed 83943 Publish dates: September 11, 18, above on N/A. Signature of registrant: 25, October 2, 2020. Jennifer Daniels, Owner/President. This

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address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS county: Brentwood Press NAME STATEMENT Date: 8/28/2020 Judge of the SupeFile No. F-2020-0004185 The name of rior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 the business: Beautylicious By Jen 84001 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, Located at: 67 Lexington Court In: Brent- October 2, 9, 2020. wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the following owner: Jennifer Morato FOR CHANGE OF NAME Kreva. This business is conducted by: An PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Taylor Individual. The registrant commenced Daugs SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, to transact business under the fictitious COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court business name or names listed above Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: on 6-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Taylor Daugs CASE NUMBER: N20Jennifer Morato Kreva. This statement 1236 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. was filed with the County Clerk of Con- Petitioner Taylor Daugs filed a petition tra Costa County on: August 26, 2020 by with this court for a decree changing Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/25/2025 names as follows: Present Name: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83933 a. Taylor Daugs Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, b. AKA Taylor Marie Daugs to Proposed Name: Taylor Mottashed. 2. October 2, 2020. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before this court at the hearing indicated NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004236 The name of below to show cause, if any, why the the business: City Smoke Shop Located petition for change of name should not at: 1185 Second Street, Suite H In: Brent- be granted. Any person objecting to the wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by name changes described above must file the following owner: Amgad Mohamed. a written objection that includes the reaThis business is conducted by: An Indi- sons for the objection at least two court vidual. The registrant commenced to days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing transact business under the fictitious to show cause why the petition should business name or names listed above not be granted. If no written objection on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amgad is timely filed, the court may grant the Mohamed. This statement was filed with petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF the County Clerk of Contra Costa County HEARING a. Date: 10/28/2020 Time: on: August 31, 2020 by Deputy Clerk 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Expires 8/30/2025 Brentwood Press No. b. The address of the court is same as 02-1273 83959 Publish dates: Septem- noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at ber 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020. least once each week for four successive FICTITIOUS BUSINESS weeks prior to the date set for hearing NAME STATEMENT on the petition in the following newsFile No. F-2020-0004249 The name of paper of general circulation, printed in the business: Healthy Minds Counsel- this county: Brentwood Press Date: ing Center Located at: 1120 2nd Street, 08/26/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Ste 115 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83935 hereby registered by the following own- Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, er: Kira Monterrey. This business is con- October 2, 2020. ducted by: An Individual. The registrant STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF commenced to transact business under USE OF FICTITIOUS the fictitious business name or names BUSINESS NAME listed above on N/A. Signature of reg- The following person(s) has abandoned istrant: Kira Monterrey. This statement the use of the fictitious business name was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Atlantis Pool Service at 1720 FairCosta County on: September 1, 2020 by view Ave., Brentwood, CA 94513. The Deputy Expires 8/31/2025 Brentwood fictitious business name referred to Press No. 02-1273 83990 Publish dates: above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/25/2020 under File No. F-2020September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020. 0003001-00 1. Shawn Oertwig 2. Jayne FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Oertwig 1720 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, NAME STATEMENT CA 94513. This business was conducted File No. F-2020-0004298 The name of by: A Married Couple. Signature: Jayne the business(es): Encore Group Located Oertwig. This statement was filed with at: 2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200 In: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby reg- on: August 5, 2020 Brentwood Press No. istered by the following owner: Daniel 02-1273 83868 Publish dates: August Poon. This business is conducted by: An 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. Individual. The registrant commenced STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF to transact business under the fictitious USE OF FICTITIOUS business name or names listed above on BUSINESS NAME 8/24/2020. Signature of registrant: Dan- The following person(s) has abandoned iel Poon. This statement was filed with the use of the fictitious business name the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Pets at Peace at 2002 Bishop Drive. on: September 3, 2020 by Deputy Lisa The fictitious business name referred Spence Expires 9/2/2025 Brentwood to above was filed in Contra Costa Press No. 02-1273 83983 Publish dates: County on 11/21/2019 under File No. F-2019-0007137 (*1) James J. Delano September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020. 2. Howard Jay Kerr 3. Nathan M. Kerr 4. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Franklin T. Utchen 415 Merriwood Place, FOR CHANGE OF NAME San Ramon, CA 94583 This business PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kristine was conducted by: General Partnership. M Edinger SUPERIOR COURT OF CALI- Signature: Howard Jay Kerr, Partner. This FORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, statement was filed with the County 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August PETITION OF: Kristine M Edinger CASE 17, 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NUMBER: N20-1237 TO ALL INTER- 83939 Publish dates: September 11, ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kristine 18, 25, October 2, 2020. Michelle Edinger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS as follows: Present Name: a. KrisBUSINESS NAME tine Michelle Edinger to Proposed Name: Kristine Michelle Gerhart. The following person(s) has abandoned 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the use of the fictitious business name interested in this matter shall appear Pets at Peace California at 2002 before this court at the hearing indicated Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583. below to show cause, if any, why the The fictitious business name referred petition for change of name should not to above was filed in Contra Costa be granted. Any person objecting to the County on 3/20/2019 under File No. name changes described above must file F2019-0001749 (*1) James J. Delano a written objection that includes the rea- 2. Howard Jay Kerr 3. Nathan M. Kerr 4. sons for the objection at least two court Franklin T. Utchen 415 Merriwood Place, days before the matter is scheduled to San Ramon, CA 94583 (**) This business be heard and must appear at the hearing was conducted by: General Partnership. to show cause why the petition should Signature: Howard J. Kerr, Partner. This not be granted. 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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 20CI000020 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Carol E. Davis, aka Carol E. Burbank, the testate and intestate successors of Carol E. Davis, aka Carol E. Burbank and all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto and Does 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Ronald D. Sanders and Randall D. Sanders Co Trustees of the Ronald D. Sanders and Patricia I. Sanders Trust NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcali-

fornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las

cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Tehama 1740 Walnut Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Raymond L. Sandelman SBN 078020 196 Cohasset Road, Suite 225 Chico, CA 95926-2284 (530) 343-5090 DATE (Fecha): January 23, 2020 Clerk, by (Secretario): Kevin Harrigan, Dept (Adjunto) Ashley Gover Cannon NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. The property described in the Complaint is the real property in the County of Tehama, State of California commonly known as Tehama County Assessor’s Parcel No. 075130-030 more particularly described as: The West one half of East one-fourth (1/4) of West two fifths (2/5) of East one half (1/2) of Lot Six (6) in Block Fourteen (14) of Maywood Colony, as the same is so designated upon that certain Map entitled “Map of Maywood Colony subdivided into Ten Acre Tracts”, filed in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Tehama, May 23rd, 1891, and now appearing of record thein in Book “A” of Maps at page 33, and containing one-fourth (1/4) acre more or less according to said plat. Together with all right, title and interest in and to all minerals, gas, oil and other hydrocarbon and mineral substance therein, and all of

the right, title and interest in and to that certain oil and gas lease made to the Standard Oil Company of California, lessee, and recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Tehama County, California in Liber 37 of official Records at page 331, insofar as it pertains to the property described herein. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83909 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restricción que limita su contacto con la persona en 1 . Si tiene un hijo con la persona en 1 , la corte puede dictar órdenes que limitan su tiempo con su hijo. Una orden de restricción en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en 1 . How do I find out what the person in 1 is asking for? To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. ¿Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1 ? Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1 , vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la pá_gina 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página 1. La solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar. Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www. courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp to find your local center. ¿Dónde puedo obtener ayuda? Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea https://www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelpselfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado. Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or con-

tact your local bar association. ¿Necesito un abogado? No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es posible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https:// www.lawhelpca.org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local. Filed August 20, 2020. Superior Court of California, County of (Corte Superior de California, Condado de) Contra Costa. 751 Pine Street P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553 Date (Fecha): 8/20/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario, poor): KB Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83907 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

SUMMONS (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER) Citación (Orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar) Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa 751 Pine Street, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553 CASE NUMBER: D17-03541 1. Person asking for protection (La persona que solicita protección): Charles McGovern 2. Notice to (Aviso a): NICOLE WARD The person in 1 is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you. La persona en 1 está pidiendo una orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar contra usted. Lea la página 2 para más información. 3. You have a court date (Tiene una audiencia en la corte): Date (Fecha): 11/05/2020 Time (Hora): 8:30 Dept.(Depto): 29 Name and address of court, if different from above: Nombre y dirección de la corte, si no es la misma de arriba: Same as above What if I don’t go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1 . If you have a child with the person in 1 , the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in 1 asked the judge to order. ¿Qué pasa si no voy a la audiencia?

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: A2 Teresita Delrosario F3 Arleene Brice C1317 Terry Hornbuckle F1403 Manuel Mata C1647 Evan O’Hara C1304 Jasmin Thornton The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics.The date of the sale will be 9/24/2020 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 9/11/20 & 9/18/20 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 9/24/2020 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 NAME STATEMENT 83912 Publish Dates: September 11, File No. F-2020-0003990 The name of 18, 2020. the business: Refill So Good Located at: 400 Del Antico Ave #1415 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nina Orozco. 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: Nina Orozco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 14, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/13/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83908 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. Get help with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004124 The name of the business: Advanced Estate Planning Located at: 312 Lakespring Pl In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Regina Ruiz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/18/2020. Signature of registrant: Regina Ruiz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 21, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/20/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83903 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

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Supervisors kick off campaign for Measure X Leaders representing county fire, health, early childhood programming and aging services joined supervisors John Gioia (District - 1) and Karen Mitchoff (District - 4) this week to kick off the Measure X campaign. Earlier this year, community and labor organizations across the county worked together to develop a County Needs Assessment highlighting the public- and community-provided services in greatest need of funding to better serve county residents and families. If passed in the November election, Measure X, a countywide general 0.5% sales tax, will create a sustainable revenue stream which could be used to plug current gaps and expand access to the essential services which Contra Costa County needs. “There was a lot of community input that went into developing this measure and we want to honor the community voices,” Supervisor Gioia stated. “Essentially what we’re doing is reinvesting in our communities in Contra Costa County and those communities that need it most.” “Since the economic downturn that started in

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share the cost of the study. “We felt it was time to at least look into this and find out if there was any merit to the consolidation concept,” ConFire Fire Chief Lewis Broschard said. “Chief Helmick and I both feel the same. It’s our obligation to continue to look and see if there’s a chance to increase efficiencies through this concept, to increase resources in East Contra Costa Fire and the communities that they service, which has a benefit to Contra Costa Fire.” ECCFPD provides fire and rescue services for about 160,000 residents spread over 250 square miles. Currently, the district operates three stations located in Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay. The district’s strategic plan, released in early 2018, identified an existing need for six stations to provide a level of fire service in line with standards published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Incident response times in the district regularly exceed national standards. ConFire routinely supplements ECCFPD resources through an automatic aid agreement, but an imbalance between

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ceived from the city of Oakley,” said company representative Louis Parsons. “We appreciate all the hard work by city staff, and we have some wonderful home designs. We are planning on finishing the land improvements soon and will have the grand opening for this community sometime next summer.”

2007, we have lost 13 fire stations and have only restaffed 5 of them,” said Vince Wells, president of the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa

the two agencies exists as ConFire sends two, three or four times the number of resources into the district as it receives from the ECCFPD in any given month. In June, Helmick called that imbalance unsustainable over the long term, and efforts to create parity between the agencies have met with only modest success. In the most recent attempt to reduce reliance on ConFire, Helmick announced that, unless lives are at risk, firefighters will not enter a burning structure. At the same time, the district reduced the number of engines dispatched to a structure fire from the industry standard of five to three unless lives or additional properties are at risk. Consolidation of the two agencies has been discussed as a way to improve service levels to the residents of East County. Doing so would shift the liability of the threestation deficit from ECCFPD to the county as the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors oversees ConFire. The question of whether or not efficiencies gained by consolidation would offset the cost of improving fire service has not been definitively answered. But that calculation is complicated

dated as a condition of project approval. Direct financial assistance may also be given to a business or party engaged in a private development project or business activity, according to city documents. The city manager or designee may execute deals of up to $100,000; all agreements beyond that require formal council approval. Grindall noted that incentives are key tools used to invest in projects that will yield significant community benefits. In Brentwood’s case, that means significant revenuegenerating businesses or those generating high-quality jobs.

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by several factors including a substantial pay differential between the two agencies. “The pay differential between the two districts is 30%,” said Joe Young, ECCFPD Fire Board director. “The idea that combining (ConFire and ECCFPD) and it will work just doesn’t make sense in my mind. You’re talking about 75% to 80% of the cost of running the district is labor and you’re going to combine it with a district that has a 30% higher labor cost, and it’s going to cost less? I don’t think so ... Sometime after we solve our (financial) problem and have a funding stream that will support it, consolidation might be something to consider. There would be some efficiencies. I wouldn’t argue that for a minute. But I don’t think there are enough efficiencies to add three stations.” The discrepancy in pay between the two neighboring agencies has not escaped the notice of the firefighters union. Vince Wells, president of Local 1230 that represents Contra Costa County firefighters, has advocated for consolidation as a means of eliminating the pay gap for firefighters who often work side by side on the same incident.

“We want to use these incentives to level the playing field,” Grindall said. “Our impact fees as a community are a little higher than surrounding neighborhoods, and we want the economic development staff to have another tool to help attract important businesses to our town that otherwise might go to a surrounding city.” The council, which first directed program’s creation as a formal strategic initiative during the 2020/21–2021/22 operating budget cycle, applauded the finished product. “I think it’s a great opportunity for our community — a great opportunity for the businesses that will jump on this opportunity for incentives,” said Councilmember Johnny

The wide swath of project land has been designated for single-family residential establishment in the city’s General Plan since 2002 and prior to that in county planning documents. The developer will fund a variety of associated infrastructure improvements as part of the project, including roads, sidewalks

County, Local 1230. He further expressed his support of Measure X. “It is important that Contra Costa County find the revenue necessary to add more fire and emergency response resources for our growing communities and increased fire and emergency response needs,” Wells said. As Ali Uscilka, director of Healthy and Active Before 5, sees it, child care is essential to economic recovery. “Measure X is the opportunity we’ve been waiting for to bring more resources to the vital programs that can help us recover from the current crisis and address the long-term challenges we’ve faced,” Uscilka said. Residents have used recent county board meetings to express the urgency required for a different response to the needs of the county. Mitchoff assured kickoff attendees that Measure X revenue would be spent appropriately on county priorities by appointing an oversight committee. Healthy and Safe Contra Costa, Yes on Measure X will generate an estimated $81 million annually to fund services most essential to Contra Costa County’s needs.

“Yes, we looked at consolidation years ago,” said Brian Oftedal, ECCFPD fire board president. “The prior appointed fire board looked at it, and there was an opportunity for other districts to send in a letter of interest if they would be willing to consider doing some type of consolidation. But it never played out. Everyone looked at us as a liability as opposed to an asset. There was no added benefit to joining together.” As the district has made efforts over the last several years to solidify its financial footing, Oftedal said he believes it might be on the path to becoming a more viable partner for consolidation. But he cautioned that much work remains to be done before ECCFPD can be considered an asset for a partner agency. “Having a mutual shared approach, Contra Costa County Fire along with East Contra Costa Fire both investing equally into doing a study that both of the boards and fire chiefs can hold on to and point people back to when they ask these questions, I felt to be of tremendous value going into us exploring what our next steps are as an agency,” Helmick concluded.

Rodriguez. “It’s a win-win all the way around.” Councilmember Claudette Staton agreed. “I am excited about it,” she said. “I’m looking forward to having businesses move here to Brentwood. This is a tool to make that happen.” Grindall noted that discussions are ongoing with businesses, including hotels that could put the incentives to use, but he didn’t divulge further details. “We are hopeful we will be able to attract important tax-generating businesses with these funds,” he said. For more information about the program, visit packet page 108 at https://bit.ly/3kov6yR.

and water and sewer connections, but it will not enter a fire community facilities district (CFD) that would collect annual homeowner fees to help fund certain fire protection costs. In recent years, the city has implemented a new mandate that requires newly entitled projects to be in the fire CFD. Since this project was entitled before that mandate, however,

it is excluded from that requirement. The Stonewood subdivision also includes 31 other previously planned homes — 10 of which have been built — near Simoli Ranch Road and Little Ranch Circle. For more information on the design approval of the future 241 homes, visit https://bit.ly/35CtkpT.

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The Summerset Singers, lead by director Susan Stuteville, have not let the coronavirus quiet their voices. Recently, they held a virtual chorus.

Summerset from page 18 itself is worth every moment. The song, Hallelujah, took approximately six weeks to coordinate since they could not rehearse together. With lots of hard work, the challenge became surmountable. Not used to singing by themselves, each person had to be independent and yet remember they were singing in a group. They had to mesmerize notes, words and music as well as learn to record themselves while listening to two separate devices. Who says seniors can’t be technical? Not only was this fun, it was good for the brain and for keeping them young at heart. With Christmas not all that far off, the group has started a new song called Believe, made famous by Josh Groban for

the movie “Polar Express.” It will come out right after Thanksgiving and will be available on YouTube under Summerset Singers Brentwood. New members are always welcome, and no audition is needed. Only two criteria: enjoy singing and be a resident of one of the four local Summersets. When it is safe, rehearsals all together will resume each Monday, at 7 p.m. Until then, it’s that impossible, yet very possible, virtual chorus! For more information, please contact Susan Stuteville at 925-864-0410. We all need to be in a happy place at this time. 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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