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Oakley removes ‘interim’ title from current city manager Council votes unanimously for McMurray Staff Writer

OAKLEY The Oakley City Council voted 5-0 at their Nov. 9 meeting to appoint interim City Manager Joshua McMurray to the role permanently. “I want to thank the City Council for their support and trust in me,” said McMurray at the meeting. “I am going to work every day to prove that I was the right candidate.” McMurray has been an employee of the city for 13 years, serving most recently as Community Director prior to his ap-

pointment as interim manager. The appointment was made in April after Bryan Montgomery, Oakley’s city manager since 2005, announced that he would be leaving to accept a city manag-

er role in Indio in Southern California. The employment agreement for McMurray includes an annual salary of $250,000 in addition to benefits and an eightmonth severance package in the

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felt that we needed to act. We were looking at all the different ways that we could help protect our resources because the impact of climate change keeps going.

OAKLEY Then-Gov. Jerry Brown established a goal for California to be carbon neutral by 2045, but the Diablo Water District (DWD) has embarked on an effort to beat that goal by 18 years. The DWD Board of Directors adopted regulations earlier this year intended to make the agency carbon neutral by the end of 2027. By the end of the summer, the board had taken its first steps toward that goal when they awarded a contract for the installation of solar panels and a battery backup system that will fully offset the energy used by

the district’s office building. “With pumping and treatment of drinking water being the single largest use of energy in California, California water dis-

tricts will play a critical role in meeting climate action targets,” DWD General Manager Dan Muelrath said in a press release. “The board of directors and

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OAKLEY Four people were shot -- two fatally -- during a dispute at a family birthday party on Malicoat Avenue in Oakley on Nov. 6, Oakley police said. An unidentified 22-year-old Brentwood man has been taken into custody on homicide and undisclosed other charges in connection with the shooting, police said. Authorities said officers were dispatched to 33 Malicoat Avenue at 9:21 p.m., Nov. 6, on reports of gunshots and women screaming, where they found the four gunshot victims. Brentwood resident Anthony Hernandez, 44, and Vallejo resident Myron Crenshaw Jr., 29 died at the scene, while an unidentified 53-year-old Antioch man and a 60-year-old Oakley woman were transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds, police said. Officials had not released an update on their condition as of press time. Police said in a statement that they arrived at the scene within two minutes of being dispatched, and encountered “a chaotic scene.” Police believe the suspect and victims knew each other. “Oakley police officers immediately began sorting through a chaotic scene, and a person who seemed to be involved was immediately detained,” police said in a statement. “Oakley police provided first aid and CPR to the gunshot victims. Despite all efforts, two victims died. The remaining victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.” Police are still investigating the incident.

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Employees at Sutter Delta Medical Center stage one-day walk-out by Jake Menez Staff Writer

ANTIOCH More than 350 employees at Antioch’s Sutter Delta Medical Center walked off the job on Nov. 8 after negotiations between the healthcare workers’ union and the medical center broke down. This is the second protest at the medical facility in recent weeks, following an Oct. 4 strike regarding insufficient staffing, being overworked as a result of staffing issues and what United Healthcare Workers West say is inadequate pay. Workers at Sutter Delta say these concerns existed before the pandemic and have worsened since it began. United Healthcare Workers West is a “healthcare justice union” Photo by Andrew Rulloda operating across California to ensure fair Healthcare workers at Sutter Delta Medical Center in working conditions for healthcare workers. The organization says Sutter Delta Antioch staged a one-day walk-out on Nov. 8 in response has lost 37 caregivers since the start of the to concerns over staffing conditions and wages. They say these conditions have been worsened by the pandemic. pandemic, contributing to the problem. “We are still unsafe,” said Tom The contract proposed by Sutter Delta includes a Black, a certified nurse assistant at the facility. “We’re overwhelmed, we’re understaffed. We want better staff- 13% salary increase over a four-year period, according ing. We’ve reached out to Sutter and they’re still not to the spokesperson for the organization, that would see employees receiving a 3% annual increase each year for willing to bargain with us.” Sutter Delta Medical Center issued its own state- three years and a 4% increase in the fourth year. The proposed contract would also include 100% employerment regarding the conflict. “We are disappointed that minutes after our sec- paid health coverage for employees and their families. Although Sutter Delta said it stands by this offer, ond mediated negotiation session, the union decided to give notice of another strike and walk away from employees such as Black believe the organization is barpatients who need them.“After that, we had no choice gaining in bad faith. “They need to do good-faith bargaining,” he said. but to turn our focus to our top priority — meeting the needs of our patients by securing qualified workers to “Give us a decent proposal. Make something concrete, replace the staff who decide to walk off the job instead put it in writing.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia of caring for patients.”

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U.S. Navy veteran Paul Halek braves a cold, foggy morning to place wreaths on the graves of veterans in Union Cemetery last year in Brentwood.

Lions Club to lay wreaths on fallen soldiers’ graves The Byron Delta Lions Club will be laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen military members on Dec. 18. Wreaths to be placed on graves of fallen veterans as part of national observance The Byron Delta Lions Club in collaboration with Union Cemetery will honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes on Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. The event is in association with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization best known for placing veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization places more than 1.7 million sponsored wreaths at 2557 participating locations nationwide. Those wanting to sponsor wreaths through the Byron Delta Lions Club can do so for $15 at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica. org/CA0639. Each sponsorship goes toward a fresh balsam veterans’ wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero to honor all veterans laid to rest at Union Cemetery in Brentwood during the December event.

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Antioch police assist arrests in string of robberies by Jake Menez

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Laurel Road paving project to end soon Oakley’s Laurel Road construction project between Empire Avenue and O’Hara Avenue is winding down and ahead of schedule. The completion of the final grinding and paving operations at the intersections of Empire Avenue and O’Hara Avenue is expected in the next couple of weeks, city officials said. The last phases of the project will consist of utility work and placing the final striping. The new striping will enhance bik-

er safety by providing a buffer zone and raised markers between the travel lane and the bike lane, city officials said. Sections of the bike lanes will be painted green approaching intersections to bring awareness where bicycle and vehicle paths may cross. Once the project is finished, the new paving surface will provide a structural section to support future traffic volumes and the new striping will help ensure a safer roadway, officials said.

REGIONAL Antioch police assisted in the arrest of three suspects connected with a string of armed robberies that struck 25 businesses over a 90-day period. Beginning in August, a series of armed robberies occurred at 25 businesses in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Bay Point, Clayton and Concord over a three-month period, according to an Antioch Police press release on Nov. 8. Police described the suspects as Hispanic males in their late teens or early 20s who were wearing masks. Investigators believed the incidents were related. Following an armed robbery in Concord on Nov. 3, police notified other involved agencies, leading to officers stopping a vehicle with three occupants in Bay Point believed to be associated with the crime spree.

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Discovery Bay moves to take more control of how it spends its money by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) Board voted unanimously at its Nov. 3 regular meeting to take more control of its finances. Currently, treasury duties lie with the county, but pending the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approval, the town will be handling those transactions.

Dina Breitstein, the town’s general manager, noted the move gives the town better control over funds and streamlines payment processes. Currently, invoices must be submitted to the county for approval prior to payment. But once Breitstein is treasurer, that will not be necessary. The treasurer responsibilities are attached to the office of general manager, and not Breitstein specifically. “This resolution appoints the general manager as the town treasurer and autho-

rizes the transfer of the town monies from the county to the town bank accounts,” Discovery Bay’s finance manager Julie Carter said during the meeting. “The approved resolution will be remitted to the county board of supervisors for approval. Once approved, the county treasurer functions will cease, and we will bring those here locally.” Breitstein said this move brings the town in line with other special districts in the area.

Brentwood Library used book sale set for Nov. 13 A Friends of the Brentwood Library used book sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be held in the library’s community room and will feature holiday books for children and adults, crafts and cookbooks. The sale will also offer mystery bags and puzzles for all ages.

From 1 to 2 pm, the organization will provide bags customers can fill for $7. The organization will also offer paperbacks for 50 cents each or four for $1. People who wish to join the organization may also pick up a membership application at the sale. The Brentwood library is located at 104 Oak St. Face masks are required for entry. For more information, call 925-315-0086.

“This is typical of other districts,” Breitstein said. “Most of the CSDs around us have control of their funds. We were one of the last ones.” Breistein began her tenure as general manager on Oct. 3 and held her first open house last week. She hopes to host such events every quarter for residents to meet with her and her staff. For more information, call 925-634-1131, visit www.todb. com or follow the town’s Instagram account @Todb94505.

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BLENDED FAMILY ISSUES IN ESTATE PLANNING; RIGHT TO OCCUPANCY VS. LIFE ESTATE

The Brentwood Union School District honored Alicia Morales Ramirez, who worked for the school district for a quarter of a century.

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A common issue in second marriages or where couples are not married is what will happen to the family home on the death of the first person. This is especially true if only one person is on title to the real property. There are a couple of different ways to handle this issue. One option is for the surviving spouse or partner to have a right to occupy the property during the remainder of their lifetime. In this case, the surviving spouse or partner would not have any ownership interest in the real property and would not be on title to the real property. Usually, during the period of occupancy, title to the real property is held by the trustee of the deceased person’s trust. The right to occupy is a personal right and therefore cannot be sold or transferred. The person with the right to occupy may or may not have responsibility for expenses related to the property. The right to occupy is also sometimes used to help adult children who need additional time to save money or resolve other issues. A second option is for the surviving spouse or partner to have a life estate in the real property. Unlike a right to occupy, a life estate is a form of legal title to the property which the holder can sell. If the spouse or partner needs to move, they then have the “right” to sell their interest in the real property i.e. the value of remaining life to a third party. Depending on the relationship with the other beneficiaries, the couple may want the

surviving spouse to have a life estate to avoid any dispute with remainder beneficiaries as to the rights of the surviving spouse. Whether you choose to include a right to occupy or a life estate in your estate plan, it is very important to address issues surrounding the occupancy. The most common issues are the payment of expenses on the property, who may occupy the property, what will happen during any period of absence and the right to sell the property if the surviving spouse only has a right to occupy the property. Given the issues involved, the couple should consider having an agreement separate and apart from the owner’s trust outlining the intentions of the parties which can be signed by the party who will have the right to occupy or be receiving the life estate interest. If you have any questions regarding an existing Trust or would like to discuss adding the right to occupy or life estate interest to your Trust, we see people Monday-Friday for a FREE 30-minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. 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 GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2021 Joan Grimes

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School District honors long-time employee by Kaitlyn Gleeson Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) held a ceremony at Brentwood Elementary to name the cafeteria in honor of the late Alicia Morales Ramirez. BUSD expressed its gratitude to and honored the life of a woman who worked in the education system advocating for Latino education and for being a member of the Brentwood Regional Community Chest. “She is an exceptional school role model,” said BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton in his opening remarks of the ceremony on Oct. 29. “Her integrity, her work ethic, her tireless support of the community, her sense of humor and her passion for helping others, are attributes that I hope that all of our students will aspire to.” Eaton said Ramirez worked for the school district for a quarter of a century as

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one of its first bilingual aides. She worked with families to get students in school and supported their educational success by connecting parents and educators as one of the first local voices to participate in advisory committees to partner with the district on how to better serve students who were learning English. In retirement, she ensured many of the neediest children had food, clothing, learning tools and health care through her involvement in local charities and organizations, Eaton said. The significant impact that Ramirez had on the lives of the students and people she worked with was evident with a number of speeches from various BUSD board members as well as her own family. ““I considered Alicia a friend and a most outstanding pioneer member of our school district and community,” said BUSD board member Emil Geddes.

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East County resident Laurie Roldan will perform a one-woman cabaret show with special guests at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. “Laurie Sings a Song for You,” which she and her friend Don Huntington took five years to create. Roldan also credits vocal coaches David Bryant and John Elliot for encouraging her to do the show. Other members of the production include Roberta Drake on drums, Pat Tinling on bass and guest vocalists Stephanie Hill, Clarisse Nichole, Anita Colotto and Roldan’s daughter Charlotte Jefferies. For tickets, go to http://www.laurieroldan.com/one-woman-show and click on the link that reads “Buy Tickets” or go directly to https://lesherartscenter.showare.com/ and search for the show “Laurie Sings a Song for You.” Attendees are required to bring a face mask and proof of vaccination.

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Planner takes issue with Delta tunnel commentaries In response to the misguided efforts of Mr. Gloski, who claims to represent our interests as a Delta spokesperson, “I beg to differ!” A conveyance (tunnel) would keep agribusiness from polluting the water that they draw from the Delta. No new uest is produced, comment water captured, or otherwise made reasonably available. They call it drinking water, but the lion’s share is for irrigation in the San Joaquin Valley.

The San Joaquin River once brough clean fresh water to join with the Sacramento River. Those days are long and forever gone. The poisonous blue green algae of Discovery Bay and Bethel Island comes from the phosphates of the agricultural runoff via what is left of the San Joaquin River. The time has come (again) to stop wasting money on the latest ‘conveyance’ scheme/scam. Gloski claims to attempt to ‘get what he can’ in mitigation conditions for our Delta. But the impacts

of a peripheral canal, twin tunnels, single tunnel, or “conveyance” are unacceptable. The opponents of conveyance efforts are private and seldom funded. We have endured a most outrageous shell game of disinformation from a bipartisan political machine including bureaucracy and politicians in Sacramento and Washington. Richly funded by a network of agricultural districts, and water banker/ brokers, the water contractor community

will never pay its fair share to produce and maintain diversion and holding facilities. Look at the Oroville Dam if you need proof. Stop the tunnel! No mitigation is acceptable. Terminate the project and put that money in our levees and wastewater treatment facilities, leaving more money to use wisely for the good of the people of California. Jack Hanna He has served Contra Costa County as a citizen planner for 40 years

IRS should investigate Congress, not Americans The American people are in a financial struggle with skyrocketing inflation causing a substantial increase in prices for food, gas and more. Yet, the Democrats led by President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi desire to raise taxes and to make sure uest taxes are comment those received. They plan to hire 87,000 IRS agents to monitor all Americans with $600 in transactions from their bank account. This goes against the 4th Amendment in the US Constitution that protects citizens against

“unreasonable searches and seizures” by the government. Meanwhile, those in Congress have forgotten they are servants of the people; but instead, they are serving themselves. Congress has exempted themselves from insider trading laws while the American people must comply with a different standard. Queen Nancy Pelosi has been in Congress for over 30 years, and she has amassed millions upon millions every year. Today, the Pelosis enjoy over $315 million with a Napa Valley mansion worth $25 million, commercial property in San Francisco worth $50 million,

Letters Thanks for trail safety letter Editor: I wanted to thank you for printing Nancy DeGuire’s letter regarding etiquette on the local trails. She wrote almost word for word what I have been contemplating since I moved to my new address, which backs up to the Marsh Creek trail 9 months ago. I too am a daily pedestrian who

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seven properties worth $16.5 million, a $5 million vineyard and annual stock investments that beat Warren Buffett and all the top fund managers. How did Queen Nancy accumulate so much wealth? She timed the market perfectly. In January, the Pelosis made millions of stock market purchases in Tesla and other companies just before Biden announced the electric car incentives. In March, millions more for the Pelosis were made with purchases of Microsoft just before the tech giant got a $22 billion contract with the military. The time has come for all politicians to be held accountable. It is time that

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uses the trail to walk my dogs between Monarch Park and Dainty Center, and I have found certain cyclists (usually in groups) to be non compliant in following the rules that are clearly marked on the gates of the trail. Now that the new e-bikes are popular, people come racing down that trail at speeds up to 20 miles an hour! The rules state no motorized vehicles. I am constantly seeing excessive speed- being startled, as are my dogs, because of

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Congress remove protections of insider trading for themselves and allow the IRS to audit all members of Congress, families, and staffers yearly who are benefiting from insider trading for their own personal gain with no oversight. This will force politicians to look out for the American people rather than them looking out for themselves with their elite status. The problem isn’t the $600 transactions by Americans. The problem is the elites who think their power is over the people. Frank Aquila President of the San Joaquin – Stanislaus Conservative Patriots and author of the book, “Sarah Palin Out of Nowhere”

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those who don’t offer a warning either verbal (“on your left”) or with the ring of a bell. To the cyclists who do shout the warning, I always offer a friendly ‘thank you’ and a wave and step aside to let them pass. I noticed recently they have closed the gates to the entrance of the trail. Is this to slow down people on e-bikes? Please, if you are reading this, let’s all enjoy these trails together. If you do ride an e-bike on the trail, please take

a moment to familiarize yourself with the rules of the trail. And PLEASE slow down, offer an “on your left” when approaching a pedestrian! It would mean a great deal to us pedestrians. I am also going to reprint a website Nancy DeGuire shared in her letter to the editor- https://cyclingsavvy. org/2020/05/shared-use-paths-part-1etiquette/. Judy Aiken Brentwood

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December 8, 1953 - October 29, 2021 Steven Paul Knight passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 29, 2021, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia over the previous two years. Steve was a wonderful man, and adored by his family, friends, and co-workers. He was raised in Oakley, California and graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1972 before attending San Jose State University. Steve returned to Antioch in 1974 where he and his previous wife, Lynnda Mori Painter, welcomed their son Christian Knight. In July of 1985, Steve married Kathy Knight and welcomed her son Nathan Connelly Knight. Together, they completed their family with the birth of their daughter, Kelli Knight, in July of 1986. Steve always loved and cherished his children so incredibly much and made it a point to be there for them in many ways. He also treasured the friendships he had built through the years, many of which were established as early as middle school. Steve and Kathy raised their three children in Brentwood, California, surrounded by friends and family before moving to Huntington Beach 13 years ago, where he made many new friends and took his love of outdoor sports to a whole new level.

Steve’s love for sports started as a child when he would play basketball, football, and baseball with his older brothers as well as friends from school. He continued to play all three sports in high school and was inducted into the Liberty Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame as an individual, as a family with his brothers David (Merle) Knight and Chris Knight, and also as a member of the 1971 Liberty football team. Steve always considered it such a highlight to be awarded such a great honor. Steve and his family also enjoyed golfing, snow skiing, water skiing, surfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving and various other outdoor sports. When he was not doing one of the activities above, you could find him walking or working out. Steve also loved to travel and went on many great trips with family and friends where he cre-

ated many wonderful memories. He enjoyed Jamaica, Morea, Hawaii, Mexico, Scotland and traveled the U.S. Steve is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy Knight, his children Christian Knight (Gail), and Kelli Knight and by his Grandchildren, who were the loves of his life: Brayden Knight, Kaison Knight and Jeremy Knight. He is also survived by his brother David (Merle) Knight (Jeannette), his sister Denise Bishop, as well as aunts, cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Luther Knight, his mother, Marie Faletti, his brother, Chris Knight and his son Nathan Connelly Knight. Steve will forever be missed, and we will never forget the amazing man he was because he will live on through his children and grandchildren. We will love and cherish the memories we had with him until we are reunited. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Steve Knight at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building on Friday, November 19th at 5 p.m. If you are interested in supporting The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration’s mission, donations in honor of Steve Knight can be made using the following link: https://www.theaftd.org/support-aftds-mission/

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Los Medanos College receives national distinction School recognized for fourth time as a Top 150 U.S. community college by the Aspen Institute The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Los Medanos College as one of 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. The colleges selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success, as well as equitable outcomes for Black students, Latinx students, and students from lower-income backgrounds. “I am very proud of our college for once again being identified as an Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. community college,” said Dr. Bob Kratochvil, president of Los Medanos College, based in Pittsburg but with a Brentwood campus. “This recognition from the Aspen Institute is acknowledgement of the hard work and dedicated efforts of our classified professionals, faculty, and managers, as well as their deep commitment to student success and continuous improvement. I am grateful to each of them for their focus on learning, completion, and equitable outcomes for all of our students.” This is the fourth time in succession that Los Medanos College has been named as an “Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College” in the six years of the award. Los Medanos College was previously recognized and eligible to apply for the Aspen Prize during the 2017, 2019, and 2021 award cycles.

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Heritage High Patriots tennis team dominates BVAL play, tournament by Michael Dixon Correspondent

The Heritage High girls tennis team was in a transition phase at the beginning of the year. A dozen seniors graduated from last season’s team. Among the newcomers were 14 players new to the sport. But despite the changes, the season had a familiar result. For the 10th straight season and the 11th time overall, the Patriots won the league title. They posted a 10-0 record in the Bay Valley Athletic League. Of the 10 matches, all but two were 9-0 sweeps. With the perfect record in BVAL play, Heritage extended its overall winning streak in BVAL matches to 100. Heritage also dominated the BVAL Tournament, which began on Monday, Nov. 1 and was forced to finish the following day because of rain. For a third time, senior Erin Crane won the individual league title. Her op-

ponent in the final was her teammate and fellow senior, Natasha Siao. For Siao, this season marked her return to high school tennis for the first time in two years. She played in her freshman and sophomore seasons but didn’t as a junior during the COVID-19 shortened season in the spring of 2021. This season’s team made an impression on her. “Obviously there were some challenges with new players and I did miss my old teammates who have graduated,” she said. “But it went really well and I’m glad I had the team I have now. Being their captain was really fun this season.” Two players new to the Patriots this season were the doubles team of Chanelle Nau and Katti Wallace, both freshmen. They fluctuated some in the doubles lineup through the season but finished the year as not only Heritage’s No. 1 doubles team, but the best in the league. They see Tennis page 14

Senior Erin Crane (left) and Natasha Siao (right) were instrumental in helping the Heritage tennis team win the Bay Valley Athletic League.

Liberty wins Brentwood Bowl for fifth year in a row

Pittsburg High School’s Charles Brown Jr. tries to elude Antioch High School defenders during the Pirates’ 34-13 win last week. Both teams now head to the North Coast Section playoffs.

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Pittsburg, Antioch football teams head to playoffs The Pittsburg and Antioch high school football teams were the two Bay Valley Athletic League squads to earn bids last Sunday to the North Coast Section playoffs. Pittsburg, which finished 7-1 and 5-0 in league play, earned the second seed and will host seventh seed Amador Valley on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Antioch, which ended its season 6-4 and 4-1, earned the sixth seed and will travel to third seed Clayton Valley Charter also on Nov. 12 at the same time.

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The winner of the Pittsburg-Amador Valley clash will face the winner of top seed De La Salle and eighth seed James Logan for the right to be the North Coast Section Open Division qualifier in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs. The Antioch-Clayton Valley victor will face the winner of fourth seed Monte Vista and fifth seed California for the right to face the runner-up of the open division and a spot in the CIF playoffs as the Division 1 qualifier. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

The winner of the regular season finale between Liberty and Heritage’s football teams could have reached the North Coast Section playoffs if some other games went the right way, but it ultimately was not to be. The 2021 Brentwood Bowl on Nov. 5 was for city bragging rights. For a fifth straight season, those bragging rights belong to the Lions. Playing in his final game for Liberty, senior running back Deovion Hill carried the ball 24 times for 164 yards and scored all four of his team’s touchdowns as the Lions defeated the Patriots 28-14. “The team played great,” Liberty coach Matt Hoefs said. “I thought we had a good game plan on both sides of the ball and they executed it well. I feel great.” The critical sequence in the game came in the second quarter. With the score tied at 7, Lions senior defensive back Khiron Green not only intercepted a pass but returned it 43 yards, deep into Heritage territory. That set up Hill, who scored on a 6-yard touchdown run three plays later. Then, following a three-and-out and a Patriots punt, Liberty got the ball just short of midfield. Lions junior quarterback Nate Bell completed all three of his passes on the ensuing drive for 38 yards while Hill

ran for the remaining 19. That included a 16-yard touchdown run to give Liberty a 21-7 halftime lead. Green helped Hill score another touchdown down later in the game with a 66-yard reception. While he was brought down short of the goal line, Hill punched the ball in from three yards out on the next play to open up a 28-7 lead. Heritage responded with a 19-yard touchdown pass from junior Jacob Wasso to senior Jayden Ennis to cut the margin to 28-14 going into the fourth quarter but the game would get no closer. The next Patriots possession came to an end when Lions senior linebacker Dominic Bustos intercepted a pass. Liberty picked up three first downs on its next possession, which was enough to run the remainder of the clock out. “We played pretty great -- we came in and hit them in the mouth,” said Olugbenga Komolafe, a senior lineman for the Lions. “I don’t think they had any time where they felt they were going to win. We gave it to them in the mouth, we established all throughout the game and we finished it off.” Bell was 10-for-15 for 153 passing yards with one interception. Green was his team’s leading receiver. He only caught two passes but those went for 94 yards. Junior see Bowl page 14

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Oakley baseball team seeks funds to compete in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Oakley-based East County Diehards 12U travel baseball team is in the process of fundraising for a trip to Cooperstown, N.Y., to compete in a July, 2022 all-star tournament. The nonprofit East County Diehards organization was established in 2012 in Oakley, offering competitive travel softball and baseball for boys and girls. The 12U Diehards are actively seeking corporate and individual sponsors and donations to help fund their dream of competing in New York. “We are extremely excited to compete in Cooperstown against some great teams from around the country,” said James

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he Delta Youth Soccer League ‘s under-15 Code Red squad finished with the league’s best record and finished second overall with a record of 9-1-2, with 47 goals scored and 10 goals surrendered during the season. In the front row, from left: Abby Guillen, Gisselle Guido, Isabelle Ramirez, Chyanne Mckinney and Jianelle Ortega; middle row: Kaniah Herron, Emily Celli, Kendall Talens, Allison Stefani and Amor Loa; back row: Emily Gonzalez, assistant coach Juan Torres, Lily Wilright, Kailani Torres, Grace Norskog, Katie Thurston, Ava Walker, head coach Vanessa Wilright and assistant coach Jeremiah Young.

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defeated Liberty juniors Katelyn Peltz and Sierra Hendrickson in the BVAL Tournament final. The third-place match, meanwhile, was all Patriots. Heritage seniors Ify Chidi and Kate Rivera took third in the doubles flight and their teammates -- junior Kalissa Root and freshman Ava Migliano -- took fourth. Playing against a teammate could be awkward, especially in a high-stakes scenario like a league championship tournament. But Siao noted that Heritage players are used to it. Returning players have had to do it in past BVAL Tournaments and they frequently oppose each other in practices during the season. “With Erin, she’s one of my best friends so it’s a little

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Deuce Carr hauled in a team-leading three passes for Liberty. In addition to their interceptions, Green and Bustos both had eight tackles, one shy of the team lead, shared by senior linebacker Colin Borrelli and junior linebacker Ty Ternes. Wasso also passed for 153 yards, going 15-for-28 with a touchdown and two interceptions. He also scored his team’s first touchdown as a receiver on a 5-yard pass from junior running back Devon Rivers. Rivers ran for 61 yards on 20 carries while junior Jeremiah Ruffin hauled in a game-high eight receptions for 93 yards. “I think we gave it our all,” said safety Tanner Smylie, who thwarted a Liberty scoring drive with a third-quarter interception.” We could have done a little better but we pushed together as a team. That’s what we do.” Both teams finished the season at

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bit weird,” Siao said. “But we play each other in practice all the time. It’s more casual. It keeps you relaxed.” Another change to Heritage’s team this season has been the head coach. Beth Hill isn’t new to the program, having worked as an assistant in the past. But she became the head coach this year. In addition to Hill, the entire Patriots staff is female --something that at least some of the Heritage players have found advantageous. “For me, having women coaches is better, more beneficial,” Siao said. “The advice they give is more tailored to a woman’s perspective. Especially playing a sport that’s like 80% mental, a lot of things are different mentally between how a boy would think and a girl would

5-5 overall. With a 3-2 record, the Lions finished third in the Bay Valley Athletic League while the Patriots were fourth at 2-3. Friday’s game also marked the end of what’s been a busy two seasons for everyone. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the season that normally would have been played in the fall of 2020 was played in the spring of 2021. That left little turnaround between the end of that season in mid April, summer practices and eventually the beginning of the true 2021 season in late August. The juniors and underclassmen will now have a break from football. For the seniors, Friday’s game marked an end to what was a frenetic final two seasons of high school football. “I’ll remember it as a family -- it’s literally my family,” Smylie said. “I’m excited to come to football, to practice every

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November 5, 8:28 a.m. A case of arson was reported at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road. November 5, 9:49 a.m. A case of residential burglary was reported at Sugar Pine Court and Sugar Pine Street. November 5, 10:13 p.m. A case of brandishing was reported at A Street and W. Madill Street. November 5, 10:13 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted at C Street and Park Lane. November 5, 11:29 a.m. A strongarm robbery that resulted in petty theft was reported at Somersville Road and Fairview Drive. November 5, 1:16 p.m. A suspicious person stop that resulted in a warrant arrest was conducted at Buchanan Road and Contra Loma Boulevard. November 5, 3:50 p.m. A traffic accident on private property was reported at W. 4th Street and N Street. November 5, 5:50 p.m. A hit-and-run with injuries was reported at W. 9th Street and I Street. November 5, 10:58 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Lone Tree WAy and Ridgerock Drive. November 6, 9:01 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in narcotics violations was reported at Enea Way and Putnam Street. November 6, 9:30 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported at Alpha Way and E. 18th Street. November 6, 10:32 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted at Sycamore Drive and Spanos Street. November 6, 11:24 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at L Street and W. 3rd Street. November 6, 2:27 p.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported at Prewett Ranch Drive and Sagebrush Drive. November 6, 6:04 p.m. A case of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was reported at Auto Center Drive and Mahogany Way.

November 6, 8:59 p.m. A hit-and-run that resulted in a drunk driving misdemeanor was reported at Sycamore Drive and Auto Center Drive. November 6, 11:36 p.m. A case of driving under the influence that resulted in a drunk driving misdemeanor was reported at Lone Tree Way and Mokelumne Drive.

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November 4, 7:15 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Fairview Avenue and Lone Tree Way. November 5, 7:39 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported at Griffith Lane and Edgefield Street. November 5, 8:18 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Fairview Avenue. November 5, 9:24 a.m. A case of assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Second Street and an individual tased one individual and pulled a knife on another. November 5, 12:25 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Baird Circle. November 5, 1:30 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Brentwood Boulevard and Sand Creek Road. November 5, 5:06 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Sand Creek Road and Brentwood Boulevard. November 5, 5:06 p.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on Coventry Circle. November 5, 7:25 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Frascati Way. November 5, 9:37 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported at American Avenue. November 6, 6:48 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on Dellwood Court when an individual could hear people trying to get into their residence. November 6, 7:03 a.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Lone Oak Road. November 6, 7:05 a.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Shady Willow Lane. November 6, 8:41 a.m. A case of residential burglary was reported on Brush Creek Drive. November 6, 11:49 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. November 6, 4:41 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. November 6, 11:54 p.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Lone Oak Road.

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City of Brentwood Public Notice The following list of disbursements remain unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the City of Brentwood located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. If you have a claim against these funds, please contact the City of Brentwood, Finance and Information Systems Department at Finance@ brentwoodca.gov, or call (925)5165461. Proof of claim and current identification is required prior to the release of funds. Funds not claimed by December 27, 2021 become the property of the City of Brentwood. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050. Vendor: Barbara E. Alarab Check #: 373254 Date Of Check: 10/26/2017 Amount: $87.06 Fund: 560 Vendor: Aayan Bachar Check #: 375435 Date Of Check: 3/8/2018 Amount: $82.00 Fund: 100 Vendor: Kimberly Hansen Check #: 376428 Date Of Check: 5/3/2018 Amount: $186.00 Fund: 100 Director of Finance & Information Systems. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87033 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 2021.

cluded with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Potential Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Potential Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are on file with the City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. 10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids. 11. Bidders’ Conference. A bidders’ conference will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., at the following location: Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, City Council Chamber, Brentwood, California to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend a mandatory bidders’ conference may be disqualified from bidding. CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: November 3, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86990 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 2021.

RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 021273 87041 Publish Dates: November 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006181 The name of the business: ACAVAM HOME HEALTH Located at: 5137 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Delta Bay Healthcare. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/10/2021. Signature of registrant: Marie Louise Arcaina, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/17/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 86925 Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005931 The name of the business(es): Wisdom Located at: 1265 Picadilly Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shirley Benbenishti. 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: Shirley Benbenishti-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 4, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86833 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jian Hao Chen, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 11, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86992 Publish dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raquel Torres Cobar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86926 Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006152 The name of the business(es): Key Investment Properties Located at: 5348 Riverlake Rd. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Key Investment Properties, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Darcy Smith CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86923 Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006299 The name of the business(es): MARCHI SMITH & LEVIN Located at: 1160 Brickyard Cove Rd., Ste. 104 In: Richmond, CA 94801, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Levin . This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/8/2021. Signature of registrant: David Levin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87037 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021.

Notice Inviting Bids 1. Bid Submission. City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its City Council Chamber Audiovisual System Project (“Project”), by or before December 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk office, located at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Third Floor, Brentwood, California, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, City Council Chamber, Brentwood, California, and is described as follows: The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services for the refresh and upgrade of the City Council Chamber audiovisual system including cameras, microphones, video mixing systems and other audiovisual components used for internet streaming and live presentation of public meetings and all miscellaneous work a shown, specified or required for a complete, operational installation. 2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 150 calendar days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about January 13, 2021, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): C7 and/ or C10 Contractor’s License. 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) directly from the City. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: itprojects@brentwoodca. gov. 5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form in-

ORDINANCE 1028 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 17.635 (“EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE FUNDING”) AND CHAPTER 17.636 (“CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT SERVICE FUNDING”) TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 9th day of November 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodríguez, NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Bryant

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005673 The name of the business(es): At Your Door Pool Service Located at: 4190 Sellers Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: At Your Door Pool Service, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/20/2011. Signature of registrant: Jermain Garcia Officer/Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/22/2026 Press No. 02-1273 86918 Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005694 The name of the business(es): Bryan W. Smith Property Management Located at: 1145 Second Street, Ste A #331 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bryan W. Smith Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bryan W. Smith, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 22, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86855 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005784 The name of the business(es): Nutratelligence Located at: 11040 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite E In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Xiaoming Chien. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-12-2016. Signature of registrant: Xiaoming Chien-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 27, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86811 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005821 The name of the business(es): Tri City Auto Plaza Located at: 6935 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tri City Auto Plaza Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-26-2016. Signature of registrant: Steve Matijevich-Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 28, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86854 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005959 The name of the business(es): Mortgage Market Located at: 5780 Starboard Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerry Dean Becker. 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: Jerry Dean Becker-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 6, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October NAME STATEMENT 5, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2021-0006193 The name 86857 Publish dates: October 22, 29, of the business(es): Wildfire Design November 5, 12, 2021. Build Located at: 7124 Lakehead Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT DD Build Construction Inc. 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Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 6, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 86835 Publish dates: October 22, 29, File No. F-2021-0006276 The name of November 5, 12, 2021. the business(es): Brentwood Pet Resort Located at: 600 Concord Avenue FICTITIOUS BUSINESS In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-2021-0005976 The name of Luxury Pet Resort Services LLC. This the business(es): I3 Institute Located business is conducted by: A Limited Liat: 25A Crescent Drive, Ste #326 In: ability Company, State of Organization: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby reg- California. The registrant commenced istered by the following owner(s): Mi- to transact business under the fictichelle Grant. This business is conducted tious business name or names listed by: An Individual. The registrant com- above on 10-20-21. Signature of regismenced to transact business under trant: Karmuwala, LLC By and Through the fictitious business name or names It’s Member Mandeep Sandhu, Manlisted above on 7-1-2021. Signature of aging Member. This statement was registrant: Michelle Grant. This state- filed with the County Clerk of Contra ment was filed with the County Clerk Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by of Contra Costa County on: October 7, Deputy Clerk Expires October 24, 2026 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87007 6, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, 86834 Publish dates: October 22, 29, December 3, 2021 November 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006277 The name of File No. F-2021-0005987 The name of the business(es): Lone Tree Animal the business(es): AG Fiduciary Tax Care Located at: 6800 Lone Tree In: Services Located at: 1931 Vintage Cir Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisIn: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby tered by the following owner(s): Lone registered by the following owner(s): Tree Animal Hospital LLC. This business Arminder K. Gill. This business is con- is conducted by: A Limited Liability ducted by: An Individual. The registrant Company, State of Organization. The commenced to transact business under registrant commenced to transact the fictitious business name or names business under the fictitious busilisted above on N/A. Signature of reg- ness name or names listed above on istrant: Arminder Gill-Owner. This state- 10-21-2021. Signature of registrant: ment was filed with the County Clerk Mandeep Sandhu, Manager of Lone of Contra Costa County on: October 8, Tree Animal Hospital LLC. This state2021. by Deputy Clerk Expires October ment was filed with the County Clerk 7, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 86815 Publish dates: October 22, 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October November 5, 12, 2021. 24, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87009 Publish dates: November FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006032 The name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the business(es): Dim Sum Basket NAME STATEMENT Located at: 3120 Balfour Road, Ste C File No. F-2021-0006279 The name In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby of the business: Heavenly Acai Co. registered by the following owner(s): Located at: 575 Eileen Street In: BrentDim Sum Bag, LLC. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006309 The name of the business(es): Attorney’s Record Retrieval & Copy Service Located at: 1709 Cosmos Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jill Emily Jamerson. 2. Donald Corbin Jamerson. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-8-2008. Signature of registrant: Jill Emily Jamerson, Donald Corbin Jamerson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 25, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87002 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006507 The name of the business(es): NSTest Equipment Located at: 745 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nanette Throne. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Nanette Throne. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87036 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Jeffrey Franklin, deceased CASE NUMBER P21-01417 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Jeffrey Franklin, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Ken Franklin in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Ken Franklin be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 12/28/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Dylan P. Hyatt The Law Offices of Hassell and Hyatt, PC. 7420 Greenhaven Drive, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95831. (916)292-8009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86916 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 2021.

MENTS “AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL. AS DEFINED, THE LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AND ACCRUED INTEREST IF; A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER.” INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND ADVANCES TO SENIOR LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 12/21/2015 as Instrument No. 20150261159, notice is hereby given that on 12/06/2021, at 01:30PM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Commonly known as: 1430 KENT PLACE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The sale will be held: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $515,253.93. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $51,525.39 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $51,525.39 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled

foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $514,947.00 as of 12/5/2021, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: 10/19/2021 FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Fax: (916) 962-1334 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com TARA CAMPBELL, ASST. VICE PRESIDENT NPP0396866 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/12/2021, 11/19/2021, 11/26/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87001 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2021.

conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/23/2021. Signature of registrant: Riley Edward Johnson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 10/5/2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/4/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86927 Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021.

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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 455,364.29. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2012-03182. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855)-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 2012-03182 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last

and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 27, 2021 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87000 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2021.

off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 539-4173 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkauction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-05201. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 539-4173, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkauction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-05201 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 11/3/2021 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Marisa Vidrine, Foreclosure Specialist A-4737420 11/12/2021, 11/19/2021, 11/26/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87004 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2021.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee Sale No: 131618-11 Loan No: 042-7981192 Title Order No: 95313202 APN 010-420-056 WHEREAS, on 03/23/2007, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by MARY P. RODRIGUES, TRUSTEE OF THE MARY P. RODRIGUES LIVING TRUST, DATED 1-13-94, as trustor in favor of SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY as beneficiary and NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC as trustee, and was recorded on 03/29/2007 as Document No. 20070091267-00, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded 8/27/2015 in document no. 2015-0179149-00, of Official records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, and WHEREAS a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (A)(i), OF THE LOAN DOCU-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael J. Silva Jr. & Melanie Silva SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael J. Silva Jr. & Melanie Silva CASE NUMBER: N21-1802 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michael J. Silva Jr. & Melanie Silva filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charlie Sue Trigg to Proposed Name: Charlotte Lorraine Silva. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/7/21 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on parents. Date: 09/21/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86832 Publish Dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005923 The name of the business: Anthony’s Garage Door Service Located at: 1600 Gamay Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Riley Edward Johnson. This business is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006372 The name of the business(es): OLIVERBRANCHWEARS Located at: 7027 Geranium Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juliet Alagwu. 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: Juliet Alagwu, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/27/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87043 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2012-03182 A.P.N.:035-404-002 Property Address: 841 ALMOND DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: GREGG A YOUNG AND ANGELINE T TASTAD YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 03/08/2007 as Instrument No. 20070068941-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/21/2021 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale:AUCTION.COM ROOM, PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 455,364.29 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 841 ALMOND DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-404-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2021-05201 A.P.N.: 032400-011 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/20/2019. 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 TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: RAJWANT K. PANESAR, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520 Phone: (925)2724993 Deed of Trust Recorded 4/5/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0047437 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, to be sold: Date of Sale: 12/8/2021 at 1:30 PM 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: $480,280.61, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 536 LAKE PARK CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 032-400-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 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

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Antioch launches rewards program App-based system to stimulate shopping at small businesses ANTIOCH The city of Antioch has launched an appbased rewards program for consumers that encourages shopping at local small businesses. The program through the Open Rewards app will allow consumers to earn 5% rewards when spending at participating small businesses in Antioch. Consumers can sign up now by downloading the app on Apple Store and Google Play and create a profile. Rewards can

City Manager from page 1 Nov. 1. Oakley’s total city budget for the fiscal year is $79,145,114. “I have had the opportunity to really watch him grow and to succeed in all of the positions that he’s held,” said City Clerk Libby Vreonis. “I can tell you that we embrace a culture of three Ps here at ‘Team Oakley.’ That means that we embrace being polite, being professional, and being progressive, and Josh has shown

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leadership in all of those areas. I have no doubt he’ll continue to show that leadership in his position as city manager.” The city had conducted a prolonged search for its next city manager, which included a poll of Oakley citizens to identify what traits residents found most important in a city manager. Following the poll, a recruitment brochure was created and a firm, Peckham & McKinney, was selected by the City Council to conduct

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of greenhouse gases, the location where the emissions of greenhouse gases are created or avoided is irrelevant. As a result, emissions that cannot be avoided in one location can be offset by projects in other locations. “Benefits vary agency by agency depending on the unique characteristics of each agency,” said Chelsea Haines, regulatory relations manager with the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA). “For many water and wastewater agencies, energy is one of the most expensive costs in their operations. These local projects can reduce energy costs, which are ultimately passed to the ratepayers, while contributing to the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals and increasing electric reliability.” While other water agencies have started similar initiatives, DWD’s approach is unique. Muelrath said other agencies have relied, at least in part, on carbon offset projects in remote locations. The DWD board has conversely directed that their effort be achieved locally. “The board’s directive to staff was that this needs to be a local, job-creating, job-inducing, bottom-line win for everybody – for the district, for the rate payers, for businesses in the area and for the environment,” Muelrath explained. Executive Order B-55-19, issued by Brown in September 2018, set a statewide goal of achieving carbon

“The city’s investment in Open Rewards is aimed to incentivize consumers to shop local and stimulate economic recovery after more than a year and a half of pandemic-related restrictions,” the city said in a news release. Currently, 45 businesses are signed up to participate in the Open Rewards App and the city is looking for more. The program is free for businesses to participate. According to city officials, businesses will be able to attract customers by letting them earn 5% of their purchase as a reward when shopping at their business. Small businesses will also attract customers by letting them use the rewards that they have been saving towards a purchase. For more information about downloading the app, or for more information on the program, visit https:// www.bludot.io/rewards-antioch.

the search, according to the staff report. Thirty-six people applied for the position, eight of whom were presented to the council as finalists following a screening process. The council narrowed that list down to three candidates. Following an interview process by the city’s executive team and City Council on Oct. 26, in which one candidate withdrew after accepting employment with another city, the City Council expressed

neutrality no later than 2045, and achieving and maintaining net negative emissions thereafter. Those goals are in addition to existing statewide targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the process of making the state carbon neutral on a more aggressive schedule. In July, he directed the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Air Resources Board to evaluate opportunities to achieve the state’s goal by 2035, shaving a full decade off Brown’s original target date. “No action is not an option anymore,” Muelrath said. “We felt that we needed to act. We were looking at all the different ways that we could help protect our resources because the impact of climate change keeps going. If we don’t curb greenhouse gas emissions, we’re looking at sea level rise conditions that may (result in) increased salinity in the bay or higher water against the levees of eastern Oakley or Bethel Island. It comes down to having a water-secure future. The biggest way we can have an impact on this is preventing climate change that might ultimately cause water uncertainties or degradation of water quality.” The installation of the solar power system at DWD’s office building is being funded by a $300,000 grant from the California Office of Emergency Services. The district will also add 600 solar panels to a new corporation yard

intent to appoint McMurray to the role, according to the staff report. The City Attorney was then directed to write an “employment agreement” (a binding contract) for McMurray. “This community is great,” McMurray said. “We have a lot to offer and I think there is only room for improvement. I am glad to be part of that improvement.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

that is already under construction. Those two projects will reduce the agency’s carbon emissions by one-third. Future projects include more solar installations and the conversion to electric vehicles where possible. Any remaining gap will be addressed through local, carbon sequestration projects, Muelrath said. “Public water agencies have been actively contributing to California’s clean energy supply for decades,” Haines said. “Several of ACWA’s member agencies have implemented a wide range of renewable energy projects to reduce energy consumption and increase renewable energy resources and participated in a combination of energy efficiency, demand-side management, and peakuse reduction programs.” Casey Wichert, assistant director of Public Works for the City of Brentwood, said that his agency has not received direction from city officials to develop a plan to become carbon neutral, but believes the topic could be raised as the City Council begins to discuss strategic initiatives next month. “Agencies like ours are reckoning with the existential climate crisis we face,” said Paul Seger, president of the DWD Board of Directors. “Moving our district to carbon neutrality by 2027 will serve as a model for all agencies to do their part, as we have no time to waste.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Friday, November 12 Brentwood Knights of Columbus annual Veterans Day dinner and Texas Hold ‘em game night

The Knights of Columbus is hosting a dinner and game night from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 1st Street, in Brentwood. Check-in is at 5 p.m. with free instructions, with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and the games running from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The buy-in, which includes dinner, is $75. Dinner alone can be purchased for $25. To enter, contact Richard Alward at 925-2863291 or Chris Romero at 925-642-8782.

Heritage High School presents “All Together Now!”

Heritage High School’s Rising Stars, an exclusive musical revue featuring favorite songs from Les Miserables, Hairspray, Rent, Matilda, Beauty and the Beast, and many other musicals, is hitting the Heritage High School stage at 101 American Ave. in Brentwood on Nov. 12-15. For showtimes and tickets, visit http:// hhsrisingstars.com

Saturday, November 13 Local Knights of Columbus hosts a murder-mystery dinner fundraiser

The Local Knights of Columbus organization is hosting a murder-mystry dinner fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. at at the Holy Rosary Church Dominican Hall at 1313 A St. in Antioch. An

Old West themed, murder mystery show will be presented by Caught in the Act Theater. Dinner includes main dishes of barbecue chicken and pulled pork with appetizers, side dishes, and dessert. Prizes will be awarded for the best detectives and best costumes. The price is $75. Reservations are available online at https:// knights-of-columbus-108281.square.site/” or by calling Bill Fraser at 925-822-5594.

Tuesday, Nov. 16 Community Assistance Bay Point

Community All-N-One Inc is hosting free showers for anyone in need from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 204 Bailey Road in Bay Point. In addition, volunteers will distribute free food, clothing and offer free health checkups and free, onsite COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information, call 925-204-8595.

Brentwood Community Chorus rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. For information on registering and music selections, visit http://www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com/.

Saturday, November 20 Free home composting workshop offered virtually

A free virtual home composting workshop will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon.. According to event organizers, practically anyone can learn

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Brentwood Police Department car show The Brentwood Police Department is hosting a car show in downtown Brentwood from 2 to 6 p.m on Nov. 20 to benefit Brentwood Regional Community Chest. The cost of admission to show a car is a toy or canned food item. Admission is free. The show is limited to 100 vehicles, and all makes and models are welcome. Parking will be downtown on First and Oak streets. The line up starts at 1 p.m. on Second Street between Oak and Chestnut streets. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/3CDNtJO.

Sunday, November 21 Toy Drive and Truck/Car Show

Chavalitas, Elaborate Builders and DWC is hosting a toy drive and truck/car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chavalitas, 3664 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. All builds are welcome. The cost is $10. Registration will occur between 8:30 and 10 a.m. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3bARFy5.

Thursday, November 25 2021 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools

The eighth annual Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools, a 5K family fun run/walk (in-person or virtually) will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. A free pancake breakfast provided by Brentwood Rotary, plus other vendors and DJ. The cost is $40. To register visit http://www.brentwoodturkeytrot.org/.

Saturday, November 27 Winter Wine Walk and Tasting Tour

The Winter Wine Walk and Tasting Tour in Downtown Brentwood is slated for Saturday, Nov. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $40 per participant, or $10 for designated drivers (food only). The event will feature a wine walk and tasting tour in downtown. Attendees will support small businesses while tasting wines from your own backyard and special nibbles from local restaurants. Attendees must be 21 or older with valid ID to participate. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3mWhMGd.

Saturday, Dec. 4 Vendor Fair and Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center will host a community vendor fair and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that features arts and craft vendors, boutiques, new and used items and more, according to officials. The center is at 215 2nd St. For more information, call the center at 925-626-7223.

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