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REGIONAL Fire and emergency services in East County received a needed boost after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved millions of dollars on Tuesday, Nov. 16, that will lead to new fire stations, additional fire crews and new firefighting equipment in the region. The funding comes from Measure X, a 0.5% sales tax collected on the gross receipts on the sale of personal property across the county. After being overwhelmingly passed by voters in November 2020, collection of the tax began in April. “Yesterday was a historic

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Funding from a recently approved tax measure will give money to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to have six stations. day for East County residents who have long needed more robust fire services in East County,” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. “The funding ap-

proved by the board yesterday, together with the ongoing annexation of East Contra Costa Fire into the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, will result in

station construction and staffing for a total of six stations in the current East Contra Costa see Tax page 22A

Oakley to convert to district representation Move to change how councilmembers are chosen by Kyle Szymanski Staff writer

OAKLEY In the face of mounting legal pressure, Oakley leaders are close to finalizing plans to change how future city councilmembers will be selected. The change, expected to wrap up with Map courtesy of city of Oakley

This map shows the voting districts that residents will be a part of beginning in 2022.

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BRENTWOOD A Nov. 11 apartment fire on Nancy Street in Brentwood resulted in the death of one of the occupants. Jesus Sandoval, a 79-year-old Brentwood resident, was one of two men firefighters pulled from the apartment at 232 Nancy St., according to Steve Aubert, the Public Information Officer for East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). The ECCFPD received the initial call at 1:35 p.m. After arriving on the scene and removing the occupants from the apartment, first responders administered CPR to both men, reviving one. Both men were transported by ambulance to a local hospital, with Sandoval later dying of his undisclosed injuries, according to a Nov. 12 statement by the ECCFPD. The other victim was treated for smoke inhalation. No other information regarding his identity or possible other injuries was made available. A small dog, reportedly a Chihuahua, that was evacuated from the apartment, died on the scene. The incident required additional fire support from Pittsburg and Antioch, according to a tweet by Brian Oftedal, the president of the fire board of ECCFPD. A total of 28 firefighters responded to the scene, according to a district incident report. Total damage to the unit was estimated at $200,000. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Mother and child injured in Oakley crash OAKLEY A mother and her child were seriously injured Nov. 16 after the vehicle they were in crashed into a pillar outside of Taco Bell on Main Street in Oakley, according to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. Emergency crews found a 30-yearold woman and a 3-year-old girl inside

the heavily damaged sedan that slammed into one of the building’s pillars at 2015 Main St. at about 6:40 p.m., said East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Craig Auzenne. The 30-year-old female was flown to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, while daughter was transported

by helicopter to Children’s Hospital in Oakland, Auzenne said. Oakley police confirmed the injured pair were a mother and her child. Initial information suggests the mother was driving at a high rate of speed through the parking lot prior to the crash, police said.

The building’s structure did not appear to be damaged. The Oakley Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash, authorities said. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to email Oakley police at OPD@ci.Oakley.ca.us. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Antioch police investigate three shootings in one week by Jake Menez Staff Writer

ANTIOCH Police are investigating three separate shooting incidents between Nov. 10 and Nov. 14. two of which resulted in a total of two people killed. Antioch police responded to a report of shots fired at the Sinclair gas station at 3720 Lone Tree Way just before 11 a.m. on Nov. 10, according to an Antioch police press release. Shortly after, police dispatch received a call from a local hospital stating two gunshot victims arrived at the emergency room, one suffering from a wound to his head and the other suffering

a wound to the abdomen. One victim was reported to be in critical condition and the other in grave condition. Johnta White, a 25-year-old Richmond resident, who was in grave condition, later died of his injuries, changing the nature of the investigation to homicide, according to Detective Bill Whitaker. The other victim, whose identity was not disclosed, was reported to be in stable but serious condition. On Nov. 13, Michael Gulley of Antioch, 36, was found fatally shot on the sidewalk in the 5200 block of Travesio Way at 10:40 p.m. according to police, who were dispatched to the area following reports of gunshots.

The following day, three victims suffered non-lifethreatening gunshot wounds while reportedly attending a peaceful vigil in the 1300 block of Larkspur Drive at 5:40 p.m. The unidentified victims, 23- and 17-year-old males and a 20-year-old female, were transported to an undisclosed local hospital, police said. All three incidents are under active investigation. Antioch police encourage anyone with information on the case to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925) 778-2441. Anonymous tips may also be sent to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Brentwood on Ice opens on Nov. 19 by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Brentwood on Ice will open for its fifth season on Friday, Nov. 19, at noon. The holiday ice rink has outlasted similar pop-ups in the Brentwood area, and founder Tom Gregory is excited to continue the tradition of welcoming guests to his sheet of ice. “It’s our fifth season, and every year is our best year,” said Gregory, who also

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owns Got-A-Party. “We sold over 14,750 tickets online and over 90% of those people weren’t from East County, so we are putting Brentwood on the map.” Gregory said his rink is meant to bring the community together during the holiday season. He is still looking for sponsorships in the hope of breaking even this year. Last year, he eliminated the “skate all see On Ice page 16A

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Kaiser pharmacists’ strike narrowly averted by Kaitlyn Gleeson Staff Writer

REGIONAL Kaiser Permanente pharmacists were scheduled to commence a sevenday strike on Nov. 15 in protest of wages, work conditions, and other grievances. However, the pharmacists’ union and Kaiser were able to reach a tentative compromise between the two parties to avert a strike. Kaiser patients were worried that a pharmacists’ strike would delay delivery of prescriptions. The day of the scheduled strike, Kaiser said in a press release, “We are very pleased to announce that at about 1 a.m. Monday,

Kaiser Permanente and the Guild for Professional Pharmacists reached a tentative agreement for a new 3-year contract for pharmacists in our Northern California region. The tentative agreement reflects our respect for Kaiser Permanente pharmacy professionals and the exceptional care they provide and provides industryleading wage and benefit packages.” According to a statement from Kaiser, the negotiable terms that Kaiser offered were: • Wage increases over 4 years, including a 3-percent increase in Year 1, and a 2 percent increase, plus 2 percent bonus each year thereafter.

• A 120% increase in Guild members’ potential incentive payouts • No changes to Guild members’ medical benefits, • Enhancements to Guild members’ retirement contributions. The initial conflict began when the Guild for Professional Pharmacists (GPP) delivered a 10-day notice for an unfair labor practice strike that was to begin on Nov. 15. “The Guild’s contract with Kaiser expired on July 31, 2021. After five months of bargaining, the Guild and Kaiser could not reach an agreement, but the Guild was, and is, still committed to

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trying to reach an agreement,” the GPP stated in a press release that explained their reasons for the strike. “However, Kaiser took actions to end negotiations prematurely, engaged in direct dealing with members, imposed unreasonable deadlines for contract ratification together with an “exploding offer”/regressive bargaining, refused to arbitrate contract grievances, and otherwise interfered with the Guild’s right and ability to represent its members.” These claims filed by the GPP in representation of Kaiser pharmacists were used as justification of the planned strike. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Antioch, Brentwood, and Oakley each hosted individual celebrations of the Veterans Day holiday in honor of those who have served and are currently serving in the military. In these celebrations, residents of the respective cities heard from local veterans about their feelings on the holiday. In all three cities, current and former elected officials, residents and youths expressed their gratitude for those who have made sacrifices for the country. Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins spoke openly about her gratitude. “Veterans are such special, dedicated, hardworking men and women in our community who give to others every day,” Higgins said. “Those who defend us must be supported.” JR Wilson, the Antioch Veteran of the Year and emcee during the celebration, worked with Contra Costa County’s Humanitarian of the Year for 2021, Velma Wilson (unrelated), in leading the ceremony that included performances by Antioch High School and Deer Valley High School marching bands, to speeches delivered by elected officials of Antioch, to acknowledging and highlighting local veterans. “If you look at the veterans mural, it is representative of our veteran’s community today and the diversity that we have in our community,” JR Wilson said. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging every local veteran, no matter their background or identity.

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Top: Girl Scout Amelia Redd holds the veterans flag as she leads her troop in the Antioch parade. Carlos Gomez, deceased Army veteran who served from 1979-1982 and was Redd’s grandfather, is shown on her T-shirt as she walks not just in honor of current veterans, but her ancestor as well. Bottom: The Freedom High School band performed at Oakley’s celebration.

The DB Steakhouse Sports Bar and Grill in Discovery Bay is under new ownership. Brentwood resident Maria Flores and her husband, Patrick Hulleman, officially took over the restaurant at 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd. on Oct. 15 and plan to keep things largely unchanged for the time being. “We do plan on keeping it mostly the same,” said Flores. “It is a high-end restaurant, so I plan on having the employees keep it more high-end. We are in the process of continuing to train the employees … I just want it more elegant, more high-end, as it should be, like Steve had it.” The couple were frequent guests before their purchase from previous owner Steve Fagalde, and they look forward to spending their time running what they hope will continue to be a popular local eatery. Flores has 14 years of experience in the restaurant industry in a variety of positions. Hulleman, who has no experience, will be able to lean on hers. “We haven’t owned a restaurant before,” said Flores. “My husband had just sold his construction company, and was looking to retire, but we are pretty young, and I wasn’t looking to retire. Steve had approached us and said he was looking to sell, and I said, ‘Let’s buy it.’ I love the restaurant business and running around like crazy, so I was interested, and we did.” Though they are keeping the chef and menu they inherited, the couple does plan to make some changes to the business, such as adding breakfast and bringing back Taco Tuesday. They have orchestrated the return of live music and look forward to forging relationships with their customers. Michelle Stornetta, a local Realtor, is a longtime customer of the steakhouse and said she knew Flores and Hulleman before they purchased the business. “I would say Patrick and Maria are going to be an asset to Discovery Bay and the Steakhouse,” Stornetta said.

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EVENTS Saturday, Nov. 27 Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 38th annual holiday parade

Sunday, Dec. 5 Car Parade and Menorah Lighting on Chanukah

Saturday, Nov. 27 The City of Brentwoods annual Christmas tree lighting

The city’s annual Christmas tree lighting in City Park, 710 Second St., will immediately follow the parade. The Chamber is seeking parade entrants, which could include school bands, floats, performers and more. For complete parade entry rules, or to sign up to participate in the parade, visit https://bit.ly/3EZjHzM.

Saturday, Dec. 4 City of Oakley Christmas tree lighting The City of Oakley is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St.. The event will serve as the kick-off to the holiday season with a family-friendly affair. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center Plaza will be adorned with lights and Christmas decorations. There will be free cookies and cocoa, arts and crafts for the children, live entertainment and more. Santa Claus will also be making a special visit. Nonprofit groups will be on site to share information about the free or low-cost services they offer in Oakley as well as activities, crafts or giveaways. There will also be several performances from local groups throughout the event. The crowd will gather around the new Christmas tree near the Veterans Memorial

The Chabad of the Delta will spread the light of Chanukah around town on Dec. 5. A Chanukah Festival at Brentwood City Park, featuring latkes, doughnuts, games and more, will commence at 4:50 p.m. The Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the park. A car parade will precede the parade. For complete information, visit https://bit.ly/3qrJc8P.

Saturday, Dec. 18 Breakfast With Santa in Oakley

The city of Oakley is hosting its annual breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Oakley Recreation Center. Guests will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and capture the moment with family photos. A pancake breakfast will also be served, which will include eggs, bacon and beverages. There will also be a make-’n’-take holiday craft and a small gift from Santa for the children. Pre-registration is required, and tickets will not be available at the door. To register online, visit https://bit. ly/3ERdgyT. The deadline for ticket purchase is Wednesday, Nov. 24. Tickets are $12 each. Per county guidelines, masks are required when not eating or drinking, and either proof of full vaccination or negative COVID test results from 72 hours before the event will need to be presented at the door to staff for those 12 and up that are attending. For more information, or for directions on how to purchase tickets in person at the recreation center, call Alicia at 925-625-7044 or email oleary@ci.oakley.ca.us.

CHARITY DRIVES Deadline : Tuesday, Nov. 23 Holiday coat drive

Hijas del Campo, a Contra Costa County grassroots organization, is collecting new winter coats for local farmworkers and their families this holiday season. The group has collected about 140 coats thus far, and is hoping to collect as many more as possible by Nov. 23. All sizes of coats for both children and adults are needed. Donations may also be made via Venmo @ HijasDelCampo2020 with a note that the donation is intended for the coat drive. Hijas del Campo, which is working towards official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, is founded by four local moms who aims to improve the quality of life for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, supporting them with healthcare resources and safety measures during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, email Hijasdelcampo@gmail.com or call (925) 384-2431.

Deadline: Monday, Dec. 6 Senior Holiday Card Campaign

The city of Brentwood is looking for the community to donate handmade or store-bought cards to senior residents. To participate, make one by hand or purchase a holiday card and deliver it to the drop box at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., by Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. Do not include a return address or name on the envelope. Seniors interested in receiving a card can pre-register to receive one by visiting Brentwoodca.gov or calling 925-516-5444.

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As the holidays approach, the nonprofit Bethel Island Children’s Support organization is seeking donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children and also coat donations with tags still attached. The group aims to support children in Bethel lsland with events and goods that will enrich their lives, promote positive selfesteem, unite the community and instill a spirit of giving and volunteering, Monetary donations are also accepted. For complete information on how to donate, visit http:// bethelislandchildren.org.

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Friday, November 19 Small-business workshop

The city of Oakley is hosting a free small-business development workshop via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. In this course, business owners will learn the basics of how to build social media accounts. The class will cover the main social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter -- in addition to learning what makes a “good” account, effective posts, scheduling and more. To sign up for the workshop, visit https://bit. ly/30xJGzD.

Antioch Senior Center lunch

The Antioch Senior Center presents Ready, Set, Go-BBLE, an event featuring musical bingo, lunch, a food giveaway and more. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Antioch Senior Center, 415 West 2nd St. in Antioch. Attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of their visit. For more information, or to sign up, call 925-757-7325.

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 to compost or improve their existing compost techniques by following some basic steps taught in the workshop. Free instructional materials on home composting will be provided via email and upon request. The instructor, Todd Sutton, an expert with 29 years in the environmental field, has appeared on national television including the Discovery and History channels, and has educated thousands on waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3BA9d88.

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 lineup 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 is between 8:30 and 10 a.m. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3bARFy5.

ADOS Bay Area online meet-up

The ADOS Bay Area, which aims to educate, organize and mobilize the community to push for reparative justice with transformative policies that would close the racial wealth gap, hosts a general meeting on the third Sunday of each month, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., until late December. For more information on the organization, visit https://bit. ly/3zhdfSr.

Monday, November. 22 Al-Anon meeting, Discovery Bay — in-person, Delta Community Presbyterian Church

Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems. They meet every Monday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Charlie at 925-858-5382 or visit al-anoncontracosta.org/

Tuesday, November. 23 Community Assistance in Bay Point

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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 www.brentwoodturkeytrot.org.

Saturday, November 27 Winter Wine Walk and Tasting Tour

The Winter Wine Walk and Tasting Tour in Downtown Brentwood is scheduled 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.

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 38th annual Holiday Parade

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a lighted holiday parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27. The parade is scheduled to begin on First Street, before turning right on Maple Street, then right on Second Street, ending at City Park. The city’s annual Christmas tree lighting in City Park, 710 Second St., will immediately follow the parade. The Chamber is currently seeking parade entrants, which could include school bands, floats, performers and more. For complete parade entry rules, or to sign up to participate in the parade, visit https://bit.ly/3EZjHzM.

Sunday, November 28 Lite Up The Streets at The Streets of Brentwood

The Streets of Brentwood is hosting Santa’s arrival, a night of entertainment, special guests and a tree lighting on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Streets of Brentwood is located at 2455 Sand Creek Road.

Saturday, December. 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.

City of Oakley Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of Oakley is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street. The event will serve as the kick off to the holiday season with a family-friendly affair. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center Plaza will be adorned with lights and Christmas decorations. There will be free cookies and cocoa, arts and crafts for the children, live entertainment and more. Santa Claus will also be making a special visit. Non-profit groups will be on site to share information about the free or low-cost services they offer in Oakley as well as activities, crafts or giveaways. There will also be several performances from local groups throughout the event. The crowd will gather around the new Christmas tree near the Veterans Memorial to watch the lights turn on at approximately 6 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925625-7041 or email: hicks@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Sunday, December 5 East Contra Costa Historical Society Christmas on the Farm

Enjoy a day of old-fashioned Christmas activities for young and old alike from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the East Contra Costa Historical Society, 3890 Sellers Ave, in Brentwood. The event will feature entertainment, crafts and relaxing time around a fire pit with friends and family. Admission is free, but tickets can be purchased for craft activities. The event will end with the the Lighting of the Windmill and Christmas Songs. For more information, visit “https://eastcontracostahistory.org.

Wednesday, December 8 American Legion Post 202 Monthly Meeting

The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting, at 6:30 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood, is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The meeting takes place at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, https:// www.aml202.org.

Oakley 4-H Club

The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@ contracosta4h.org.

Thursday, December 9 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

A monthly support group for family caregivers/ care partners who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For further attendance information, visit https://www.alz.org/norcal.

Saturday, December 11 Kiwanis Club of the Delta-43rd Annual Holiday Run and Walk

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta from Antioch, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, East Bay Regional Park District and the city of Antioch proudly present The Holiday Run and Walk for Health at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch. The run will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. For more information, visit http://holidayrunandwalk.org.

Wednesday, December 15 Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross, in collaboration with the Byron Delta Lions Club, is hosting an all-day blood drive at St Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo, in Byron. Contact Madonna for an appointment at 925-437-5634.

Thursday, December 16 Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 1st St in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www. mcl1155.org/.

Friday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Party

Genuine Upscale Entertainment presents a New Years Eve party at the Veterans Building at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The party will offer the opportunity to dance to the hits from the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today with a DJ! The midnight countdown will feature a toast with Champagne under a balloon drop. The entrance fee is $50, which includes a party bag and Champagne toast. This party is for those 21 and over. The event will have a full bar. For tickets or more information, call 595-5736 or visit https://genuineupscale.com/tickets.

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Lions defeat Patriots in annual Brentwood Bowl The 2021 football season came to an end for both Heritage and Liberty’s football teams after a spirited battle in the annual Brentwood Bowl. Although both teams left their hearts on the field, the Lions managed to make a statement with a 28-14 victory over Heritage. outh On Nov. writer 5, the schools kicked off the festivities early with a spirit day competition commencing with the first bell. Although Liberty took the trophy in the football game, Heritage surpassed them in their “blackout” spirit. With both sides decked out in the appropriate school colors, the stands quickly filled with spirited students, ready to cheer on their team. Among the leaders of Heritage’s

young team was Anthony Meadows, senior captain, defensive end and right guard, who, among a handful of his peers, experienced a bittersweet end to high school football. Asked what emotions he experienced playing that night, Meadows responded, “No one emotion can properly encompass what [he] was feeling… happiness, sadness, regret and pride.” Due to the delayed fall 2020 season, half of the senior class’ football careers were compressed into the span of a handful of months. Thus, many players were not given the due time to process the end until it arrived. Although Heritage entered the game with the better record, Liberty leveled the playing field and both teams stepped off the field with a 5-5 record in league play. – Aisling Bonal

A long-awaited Homecoming The classic Halloween experience: rush-buying candy for trick-or-treaters, ordering Halloween costumes on Amazon, making the classic last-minute Spirit Halloween run. Though, instead of the usual day-before-Halloween routine, outh Liberty High writer School students were texting their friends, dressing up, and preparing for their first Homecoming dance after distance learning. After the past year, the dance was almost a relief to students--proof of the return to normalcy that had been reinforced in emails, letters, and the like. Despite the week’s events, including a rained-in virtual rally, contested spirit days, and a lost Homecoming game, anticipation for the dance was heightened by tales of food trucks, pop-a-shot basketball, and light-up dance floors. “I liked that there were air hockey tables and pool tables so even people who don’t really like to dance still had something to do,” Ashley Ribeiro, a senior at Liberty, commented on the new aspects. The effort to make every student feel comfortable was definitely noticed. Compared to past dances, this time felt more open, with more activities to do, and more planning. However, there was one much-expected downfall. “My least favorite part was how

long and disorganized the line to get into the event was since we had to spend an hour to get in line, despite already buying tickets,” Ribeiro said. By the time students entered the dance, others had been in long before as almost 2,000 students attended the dance and waited in lines across the length of the pool and tennis courts combined. This prompted yet another concern. “There was no COVID regulation whatsoever, most people weren’t wearing their masks and people were easily less than five feet apart,” Ribeiro said. “It impacted my enjoyment because my friends or I could have gotten sick or spread the virus to others unknowingly.” The lasting impacts of COVID can still be felt at events that would have been considered normal a few years ago. In crowded spaces, even if one tries to separate themselves from the masses, there is huge risk for contracting the deadly virus, especially as not everyone is vaccinated, and it cannot be mandated. It is made clear that we cannot escape the pandemic. But the homecoming dance, despite its differences from prior years, was successful in reminding students of the experiences and people they have missed and as a chance for students to be able to surround themselves with peers for their first or last times at the event. – Ria Sanghera

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Heritage graduate garners scholarship Heritage High School graduate Lauren Coley, a student at Western Governors University, was recently awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a U.S.-based international women’s organization of about 230,000 members, with a primary focus on providing educational opportunities for female students worldwide. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization. A graduate of Heritage High School in 2013, and California State University, Monterey Bay, Coley is studying at West-

ern Governors University online master’s program for a teaching credential and degree in early childhood education. Her degree program will prepare her for teaching special-needs students. With the assistance of the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education grant, Coley’s degree will be completed by March 2023. P.E.O., Chapter YA, Brentwood, has been a part of the community since it was organized on Sept. 17, 2016. Its membership includes women who have a passion for advancing education for women.

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Lauren Coley (center) poses with P.E.O. Sisterhood members Suzanne Osborn (left) and Rowena Henry.

Excelsior school poster contest winners spread world peace

hloe Stevens and Alexis Loyd—both eighth graders at Excelsior Middle School — recently won the Byron Delta Lions Club’s club level Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The theme of the contest, which was open to 11- to 13-year-olds, was “We are all connected.” Several Excelsior Middle School students participated, and Chloe and Alexis won. Both are pictured here with Excelsior art teacher Kathy Tickner. The contest has multiple levels, and the winner at the international level receives $5,000 and a trip to the United Nations. Photo courtesy of the Byron Delta Lions Club

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ANTIOCH November 10, 4:47 a.m. A case of residential burglary was reported at Garrow Drive and Burbank Road. November 10, 5:39 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported at Grass Valley Way and Arroyo Way. November 10, 9:26 a.m. A fire was reported at W. 10th Street and Auto Center Drive. November 10, 9:35 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported at San Jose Drive and Delta Fair Boulevard. November 10, 10:50 a.m. A case of homicide and manslaughter was reported at Lone Tree Way and Sunset Lane. November 10, 12:21 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported at Lone Tree Way and Muirwood Way. November 10, 2:26 p.m. A suspicious vehicle that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported at Grapenut Court and Brazil Drive. November 10, 8:14 p.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported at Bison Way and Country Hills Drive. November 10, 10:53 p.m. A male with a gun that resulted in a warrant arrest for an outside misdemeanor was reported at Lone Tree Way and Indian Hill Drive. November 11, 6:17 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Rathdrum Court and Ashbourne Way. November 11, 6:26 a.m. A business burglary was reported at Delta Fair Boulevard and Somersville Road. November 11, 6:54 a.m. A case of business burglary was reported at Lone Tree Way and W. Tregallas Road. November 11, 8:54 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported at N. Lake Drive and N. Lake Circle. November 11, 9:47 a.m. A missing person was reported at L Street and W. 3rd Street. November 11, 10:09 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported at Parker Lane and Cavallo Road. November 11, 1:40 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported at Fulton Shipyard Road and Mcelheny Road. November 11, 3:54 p.m. A case of auto theft that resulted in recovery of a stolen vehicle was reported at E. Madill Street and A Street. November 11, 8:41 p.m. A case of weapons violation that resulted in a warrant arrest for an outside felony was reported at Lone Tree Way and Dallas Ranch Road. November 11, 11:55 p.m. A hit-and-run that resulted in a traffic accident with unknown injuries was reported at Brookside Drive and Heritage Drive. November 12, 5:25 a.m. A health and safety violation was reported at W. 10th Street and Diamond Street.

November 12, 7:14 a.m. A case of commercial burglary that resulted in vandalism was reported at W. 2nd Street and I Street. November 12, 9:44 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported at W. 10th Street and Crestview Drive. November 12, 10:05 a.m. A suspicious circumstance that resulted in vandalism was reported at Lone Tree Way and Indian Hill Drive. November 12, 10:38 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Somersville Road and Buchanan Road. November 12, 11:16 a.m. A traffic accident with no injury was reported at Somersville Road and Buchanan Road. November 12, 11:41 a.m. A case of assault was reported at Somersville Road and Buchanan Road. November 12, 3:23 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported at Buchanan Road and Barcelona Circle. November 12, 4:55 p.m. A case of strongarm robbery was reported at Somersville Road and Fairview Drive. November 12, 8:40 p.m. A case of assault was reported at I Street and W. 9th Street. November 12, 11:31 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at W. 10th Street and F Street. November 13, 1:16 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at I Street and W. 9th Street. November 13, 3:01 a.m. A case of carjacking was reported at A Street and E. 19th Street. November 13, 3:40 a.m. A case of business burglary was reported at Fitzuren Road and G Street. November 13, 6:35 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported at D Street and W. 19th Street. November 13, 8:11 a.m. A case of residential burglary was reported at Shell Ridge

Way and Pinnacle View Way. November 13, 9:31 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported at Heidorn Ranch Road and Cole Ranch Lane. November 13, 9:38 a.m. A case of arson was reported at Country Hills Drive and Canada Valley Road. November 13, 10:30 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at Lafayette Drive and Silverado Drive. November 13, 11:27 a.m. A case of residential vandalism was reported at Fieldcrest Way and Antelope Way. November 13, 11:28 a.m. A welfare check that resulted in narcotics violations was conducted at E. 18th Street and Amber Drive. November 13, 1:31 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported at Aspen Way and Eagleridge Drive. November 13, 5:30 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Delta Fair Boulevard and Desrys Boulevard. November 13, 8:12 p.m. A case of residential burglary was reported at San Jose Drive and Delta Fair Boulevard. November 13, 10:40 p.m. A case of shots fired that resulted in homicide and manslaughter was reported at Buttrio Court and Travesio Way.

BRENTWOOD November 10, 8:57 a.m. A traffic accident with unknown injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard and Pine Street. November 10, 9:13 a.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported on American Avenue when a 2 vehicle accident resulted in one vehicle ending up in a ditch. November 10, 2:57 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Second Street. November 10, 3:00 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Lone Tree Way. November 10, 3:22 p.m. A case of petty

theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. November 10, 3:35 p.m. A case of forgery/ fraud was reported on Sand Creek Road when an individual paid $200 with counterfeit bills. November 10, 4:43 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. November 10, 6:40 p.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. November 10, 7:22 p.m. A restraining/ court order violation was reported on Shady Willow Lane. November 11, 4:14 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Business Center Drive. November 11, 5:31 a.m. A case of vehicle tampering was reported on Balfour Road. November 11, 6:51 a.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on Valdry Court when $1,000 worth of equipment was taken from a locked section in the bed of a truck. November 11, 7:26 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Pristine Way and Anastasia Drive. November 11, 8:46 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. November 11, 9:49 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. November 11, 11:35 a.m. A traffic accident with minor injuries was reported at Balfour Road and State Route 4. November 11, 1:35 p.m. A house fire was reported on Nancy Street. November 11, 5:00 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Latour Avenue. November 11, 9:38 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Emerald Bay Drive. November 12, 10:58 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on Sand Creek Road. November 12, 1:16 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Bonita Way. November 12, 3:05 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. November 12, 5:31 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Sand Creek Road and State Route 4. November 13, 1:50 a.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported at First Street and Oak Street. November 13, 7:30 a.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on Highland Way. November 13, 12:25 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. November 13, 1:07 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. November 13, 8:37 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. November 13, 9:21 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Second Street. November 13, 9:45 p.m. A restraining/ court order violation was reported on Twilight Court.

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Oakley racer wraps season up with 2 big wins by Michael Dixon Correspondent

In the middle of October, Oakley’s Clayton Williams, a 19-year-old graduate of Freedom High School, was in Indiana at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- AKA, The Brickyard. There, he was wrapping up his TCA Series season. He went out on a high note, winning both of his races. He qualified in the pole position in both races. Still, it wasn’t exactly a wireto-wire effort. At the beginning of the first race, Williams and his team made a decision. That decision both contributed to Williams falling behind in the early stages of the races and, more importantly, aided the come-from-behind effort he mounted in the later stages. “In the first race, it was mixed conditions -- the track was still super damp,” Williams said. “We had to decide whether to go out on rain or slick tires. We went out on slicks. With the rest of the field on rains, we fell back. As the track dried out, I was able to work my way to the front. It was awesome. It was pretty intense to say the least.” The wins were Williams’ first of the season. But he finished consistently high. Every race he competed in he finished in the top 5. At the Sonoma and Road America races, he finished third. Those

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Clayton Williams has been racing professionally for only a little over a year, but is already turning heads in the sport consistently high finishes, along with the pair of wins to close things out, helped spur Williams to a fourth-place finish in the standings -- despite the fact that he didn’t race the entire schedule. “I was pretty lucky because I missed the two other races,” Williams said. “Overall I think it was pretty good. We were pretty consistent. It was an awesome way to end the season.”

Williams is also racing as an Ambassador for Donate Life of America, a cause that helps people become registered organ donors, and that is dear to him. More than 30 years ago, Williams’ mother, Jeannine, had a liver transplant. More than a decade later, she gave birth to Clayton, something that he noted was extremely rare for liver transplant recipients. Because of that, Williams said that

he “feels pretty fortunate to be here.” In the years that followed, Jeannine survived both breast and skin cancer. Then, during some of the worst parts of the COVID-19 pandemic, she received a kidney transplant. Her donor was her daughter and Clayton’s sister, Cierra. Seeing two people so close to him go through that only strengthened Williams’ desire to do everything possible to help potential organ donors and recipients. “Being able to live the experience with them to see everything they went through, made me want to do everything I could do to help that cause,” Williams said. “Off the top of my head, over 110,000 people are waiting for a transplant match.” With the season now complete, Williams’ focus now goes to the 2022 season, which will begin in April. He plans on staying with his JCW (John Cooper Works) team while also looking to expand his team. “I’m working to get sponsorships and partnerships to help with my racing and for me to help them with whatever their objectives or goals are,” he said. “And physically just getting ready, as well.” Anyone interested in learning more about Williams’ racing can visit claytonwilliamsracing.com, “Clayton Williams Racing” on Facebook or “ClaytonWilliams” on Instagram. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Lions cross country team nears end of emotional, successful season Given the entirety of the high school athletic calendar during the 2020-21 school year came after the New Year, the sports that were returning to their normal fall season had a shorter offseason than normal. That was true for Liberty’s cross country team. Unfortunately for the Lions, that short offseason probably felt like it took an eternity. The Lions dealt with tragedy early in the summer when Matias Rogers -who was entering his junior season and set to be one of the top runners on Liberty’s boys team -- passed away in a car accident. The Lions also experienced change at the coaching position when longtime coach Eric Morford took a job at Acalanes. Just prior to the season starting, Morford called Jennifer Baptista, the mother of Liberty’s top returning runner, Dylan Baptista, to tell her that there was still no coach and asked her if she knew of anyone. After Dylan jokingly suggested she take the job, she talked to her husband, Steve about doing that. The two agreed, with the provision

that the school allowed Max Ortega to coach with them. With no objection, they took the job. From there, the Lions took off. Liberty’s girls won the Bay Valley Athletic League Championship, posting a perfect record in league meets. The Lions boys finished second to Heritage but showed progress through the season. After the Patriots defeated Liberty in the regular season meeting between the two teams, the two schools finished tied for first at the league championship meet. While the Lions lost a tiebreaker to Heritage, the improvement was obvious. “I’m just really proud of the team for fighting the whole time,” Dylan Baptista said. “We lost one of our closest teammates and our close head coach. We came back strong, maybe even stronger than before and we almost got it. Next season we can try to maybe beat Heritage.” While there was a lot of change in the Liberty program between the spring and fall of 2021, there was a lot of stability, as well. First, while the Baptistas

didn’t coach before, the athletes on the team did know them. The transition has been smooth, with Baptista (Jennifer) winning the BVAL’s women’s fall coach of the year. She gave a lot of credit to Ortega, going as far as to say that they “couldn’t have done this season” without him. Ortega was another new coach with a familiar face to the runners on the team. As a 2021 graduate of Liberty, nearly everyone on the team had Ortega as a teammate in at least one previous season. The new coaches inherited a deep group of girls led by senior Kiran McWilliams, juniors Rylee Guinn, Karyss Mendes, Kate Costanza and sophomores Sarah Redman and Holly Tremain. Freshman Kelsey Peltz has been a big new addition to the team. The success of the Lady Lions went beyond winning the league championship. In October, Liberty took 20 runners down to the Los Angeles suburb of see Cross Country page 14A

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Thanksgiving dinner is perhaps the biggest meal of the year. A chance to gather with friends and family and enjoy a nice home-cooked meal. Whether you’re a guest bringing a bottle to the festivities or the host looking to elevate the menu, the right wine pairing can tie together the whole meal. Before dinner: You don’t need to wait for the main course to be served before uncorking the wine. Wine can be an excellent aperitif that can stimulate the appetite and get the taste buds excited for the meal ahead. The key to serving wine as an aperitif is to select one that is light-bodied and low in both alcohol and sugar, as anything heavier is likely to suppress the appetite than stimulate it. Two popular choices are Sauvignon Blanc and sparkling wine. Sauvignon Blanc, particularly those from the Marlborough region of New Zealand, have a grassiness that pairs well with appetizers like salad while also having a crispness and gentle acidity that can cut through the richness of other foods such as deviled eggs or the greasiness of potato chips. Sparkling wine offers the same light crispness while replacing the grassy notes with a gentler taste of apple or honeysuckle. Prosecco, the Italian style of sparkling wine, is a popular choice because

You don’t need to wait for the main course of Thanksgiving dinner to uncork the wine. of its general affordability and the subtle hint of sweetness many have. Main courses: Determining the type of wine to pair with the Thanksgiving meal is dependent on the main course. For turkey, try pairing it with a Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is a light-bodied red wine that complements both the turkey and the cranberry sauce because of the notes of dark fruit found in the wine, such as cassis or black cherry. The approachability of pinot makes it a great crowd-pleasing wine, even among those who do not typi-

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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.

registered by the following owner(s): Ansar - Juju El Muhammad. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/16/2021. Signature of registrant: Ansar-Juju El Muhammad. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/24/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 87096 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021.

DD Build Construction 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: Jeff Goodrich - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 18, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86991 Publish dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

merson. 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.

ness name or names listed above on 6/1/2021. Signature of registrant: John T Stevens. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/9/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87097 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021.

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.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005921 The name of the business: Fashion Bawse Located at: 2048 Eucalyptus Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tiara Scruggs. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/14/2014. Signature of registrant: Tiara Scruggs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/4/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86986 Publish dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 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. 06-1617 86925 Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006227 The name of the business(es): Artistryy Events Located at: 2768 Minta Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carmen Maria Candelario. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Carmen Maria Candelario-General Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 19, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87105 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006275 The name of the business(es): Lyfe Lessons Shop Located at: 4464 Lone Tree Way Ste 2049 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006638 The name of the business: Shirley’s Closet & Moore Located at: 504 W 2nd St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shirley’s Closet & Moore LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mary Walker - CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/11/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87095 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021. 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-2021-0006032 The name of the business(es): Dim Sum Basket Located at: 3120 Balfour Road, Ste C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dim Sum Bag, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: 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. 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-2021-0006193 The name of the business(es): Wildfire Design Build Located at: 7124 Lakehead Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006276 The name of the business(es): Brentwood Pet Resort Located at: 600 Concord Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luxury Pet Resort Services LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-20-21. Signature of registrant: Karmuwala, LLC By and Through It’s Member Mandeep Sandhu, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 24, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87007 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006421 The name of the business(es): Alpha/Omega Located at: 49 Sycamore Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eric Morris. 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: Eric Morris. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/31/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87098 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006447 The name of the business: Cascara Canyon Apartments Located at: 720 Shell Ave In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 720 Shell Ave., 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 10/18/2021. Signature of registrant: Matt Yelland-CFO (Chief Financial Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/1/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87092 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006277 The name of the business(es): Lone Tree Animal Care Located at: 6800 Lone Tree In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lone Tree Animal Hospital LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-21-2021. Signature of registrant: Mandeep Sandhu, Manager of Lone Tree Animal Hospital LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 24, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1273 87009 Publish dates: November NAME STATEMENT 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021. File No. F-2021-0006479 The name of the business(es): Tashas Cookies FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LLC Located at: 432 Superior Way In: NAME STATEMENT Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby File No. F-2021-0006279 The name registered by the following owner(s): of the business: Heavenly Acai Co. Tashas Cookies LLC. This business is Located at: 575 Eileen Street In: Brent- conducted by: A Limited Liability wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered Comapnay, State of Organization: CA. by the following owner: Raquel T. Co- The registrant commenced to transact bar. This business is conducted by: An business under the fictitious busiIndividual. The registrant commenced ness name or names listed above on to transact business under the ficti- 11/1/2021. Signature of registrant: tious business name or names listed Tasha Ghiggeri, President. This stateabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: ment was filed with the County Clerk Raquel Torres Cobar. This statement of Contra Costa County on: November was filed with the County Clerk of Con- 3, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Notra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 vember 2, 2026 Brentwood Press No. by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/24/2026 002-1273 87102 Publish dates: NoBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 86926 vember 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021. Publish dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2021-0006507 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business(es): NSTest Equipment File No. F-2021-0006299 The name Located at: 745 1st Street In: Brentof the business(es): MARCHI SMITH wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered & LEVIN Located at: 1160 Brickyard by the following owner: Nanette Cove Rd., Ste. 104 In: Richmond, CA Throne. This business is conducted 94801, is hereby registered by the by: An Individual. The registrant comfollowing owner: David Levin . This menced to transact business under the business is conducted by: An Indi- fictitious business name or names listvidual. The registrant commenced to ed above on 11/1/2021. Signature of transact business under the fictitious registrant: Nanette Throne. This statebusiness name or names listed above ment was filed with the County Clerk on 10/8/2021. Signature of registrant: of Contra Costa County on: November David Levin. This statement was filed 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 11/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy 1273 87036 Publish dates: November Clerk Expires 10/24/2026 Brentwood 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021. Press No. 02-1273 87037 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3, 2021. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006598 The name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the business(es): JTS Enterprises NAME STATEMENT Located at: 960 Discovery Bay Blvd File No. F-2021-0006309 The name of In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505-9460, is the business(es): Attorney’s Record hereby registered by the following Retrieval & Copy Service Located owner(s): John T Stevens. This busiat: 1709 Cosmos Court In: Brentwood, ness is conducted by: An Individual. CA 94513, is hereby registered by the The registrant commenced to transact following owner(s): 1. Jill Emily Ja- business under the fictitious busi-

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 DOCUMENTS “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

PUBLIC NOTICE T-Mobile West, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing monopole located at 575 Camino Diablo, Brentwood, Contra Costa Co., CA. The modifications will consist of the replacement of antennas at a top height of 40 feet above ground level Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project

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 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. 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006554 The name of the business(es): Auto Sales Cars & Trucks Located at: 5265 Live Oak Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Edgar G Ibarra. 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: Edgar G Ibarra - Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 7, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87103 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intend to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Storage Act (Section 21700-21718 of the Business & Professions Code) Cypress Self Storage: Property is located in separate storage unit at Cypress Self Storage, 207 E Cypress Rd, Oakley CA 94561. The auction will be conducted entirely on line at Bid13.com. Auctioneer: Bid13. com 1-844-2776; agent for Owner Pictures of the contents of the storage unit may be viewed on line. The contents include several items(contents unknown) Bids must be entered online December 3rd, 2021 at 8am, ending at midnight of December 8th, 2021. Name Unit Items Michael Hamner Wolf B1043Car seats and toolbox Courtney Steacker D1033Car Jack, Pressure washer, and Toolbox Michele Brandshaw - C1009Glass dinner table, computer, and boxes Richard Baldwin C2001- Miscellaneous Boxes Payments must be paid for at time of purchase. All items in unit are sold as is and must be removed within two days from the time of sale. Deposit of $100.00 cash at time of purchase and will be refunded when unit is emptied. Sale is subject to cancelation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87088 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, 2021.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 20-3696 Loan No.: *******014 APN: 034-290-109 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/24/2019. 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 sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state 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: GARY F CLARK AND SUSANNAH SIMILA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 6/26/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0097583-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/9/2021 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $676,872.24 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3847 PATO LANE OAKLEY California 94561 A.P.N.: 034-290-109 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware

that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. 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 (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-3696. 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 (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-3696 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/24/2021 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave.

Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 7936107 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer A-4735741 11/19/2021, 11/26/2021, 12/03/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87055 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2021.

of real property: 841 ALMOND DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-404002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 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 201203182. 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.

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 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 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 문 서에 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 NÀY IMPORTANT NO-

TICE 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. 2007-0068941-00 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

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

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Fire service area as well as the reopening of an additional station in Antioch.” With Tuesday’s approval, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is slated to receive a onetime allocation of $17.2 million and an annual disbursement of $3.5 million. Of that figure, $12.2 million will be used to build and equip a new fire station in downtown Brentwood. The annual allocation will be used to staff that station. The downtown station will be constructed on the 700 block of First Street – the location of the existing Station 54 that has been shuttered since 2014. According to a report provided to the supervisors, the current building is functionally obsolete and unsafe for occupancy. It will be demolished, and a new two-story structure will go up in its place at an estimated cost of $11 million. Another $1.2 million will go toward the purchase of Type 1 and Type 3 fire engines. The Type 1 is used for most fire and emergency calls, while the Type 3 is designed for fighting wildland fires and can travel offroad. An additional $5 million will be allocated to support the construction of

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a council vote in December, will replace the current at-large election process with a system in which councilmembers are elected by a district that each would represent. The change is in response to threats of a lawsuit from a Southern Californiabased attorney alleging that Oakley’s current voting system violates the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) by fostering an arrangement that reduces the impact of the Latino vote. The CVRA, signed into law in 2002, bans at-large election methods that impair a protected class’s ability to elect its selected candidates or influence an election outcome. “The city was threatened with litigation,” said Mayor Sue Higgins this week.” Shortly after receipt of the demand letter, the city council met in closed session to consider the threatened CVRA litigation and, after weighing the legal implications and potential costs of such litigation, directed the city attorney to move forward with the resolution of intent to transition

the new Station 51 to be located at the intersection of Empire and Grant avenues. Staffing and operational costs of Station 51 are expected to be covered by the district’s pending annexation with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire). The City of Brentwood has pledged $7 million to the construction of Station 51 through the collection of developer impact fees. The ECCFPD has also applied for up to $3 million in federal funding to offset construction costs, though who will get those grants is not yet known. “It’s a good day for us,” said ECCFPD Fire Board President Brian Oftedal. “Looking at the big picture, our problem has been resolved.” ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick has previously committed to making Station 55, located in Summer Lake in Oakley, operational in early 2022. With the addition of Stations 51 and 54, the district will double the number of crews operating within five years and erase a service level gap that the district has long struggled to fill. “Specific to East Contra Costa Fire, the ask that we made and the need for our jurisdiction, in combination with

annexation, was filled,” said Helmick. “(The supervisors) addressed what we needed to be able to get the sixth station, not only constructed, but staffed.” The supervisors also approved expenditures for Con Fire. A second crew will be added to the existing Station 81 in downtown Antioch. Measure X will provide $1.6 million for the purchase of a fire truck and another $3.5 million annually to cover the ongoing operational expense. A 14-member hand crew to battle wildfires will be funded by an annual $2.5 million allocation, and fire fuel reduction efforts will receive $2 million annually. While the promise of millions in new funding is welcome news for firefighting agencies across the county and residents alike, many items requested by a coalition Contra Costa County fire chiefs in May were not funded. “The original ask was closer to $28 million (a year),” said Helmick. “There are many items that did not make it through.” Initially, Measure X, which will expire in 20 years, was expected to generate about $80 million per year. Current estimates now place that figure at approximately $105 million a year. As a general

tax, there were no statutory requirements attached to Measure X when it went to voters. Additionally, county legislators were prohibited from discussing how the revenue would be spent before the vote. After the measure’s approval, the supervisors established the 17-member Measure X Community Advisory Board (MXCAB) to provide direction on spending priorities. The MXCAB recommendations were submitted to the supervisors earlier in the fall. However, the final decision on Measure X revenue allocation rests with the supervisors. “There will be a 50% increase in the number of engine companies in the area I represent, and those companies will be staffed with advanced life support paramedics,” said Burgis. So it’s not just more service and quicker response times, it’s better service for residents. I want to thank all of the partner agencies and community members who have worked so hard to get us to this point and especially Fire Chiefs Lewis Broschard and Brian Helmick, the East Contra Costa Fire Board and Vince Wells from Local 1230, who has been a stalwart on this issue for years.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

from at-large to district-based elections.” Several other jurisdictions, including the nearby cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Concord and Martinez, have reluctantly shifted from at-large to district-based election systems after facing similar demands. It’s expected that Oakley will use a five-area election map, starting with the 2022 election, with candidates chosen by, and representing, districts in which they live. Candidates in districts 2 and 4 will be elected in 2022, with districts 1, 3 and 5 in 2024. The city’s mayoral position would rotate yearly among the five districts. Current councilmembers, however, will not have their terms extended or shortened by the process — meaning that Higgins and Vice Mayor Randy Pope will be in office until at least 2022, with councilmembers Aaron Meadows, George Fuller and Anissa Williams retaining their seats until at least 2024. Nancy Marquez-Suarez, assistant to the city manager, declined to say what districts the current councilmembers live in, citing a government code that protects the

personal addresses of city employees, including councilmembers, from disclosure under the Public Records Act. “Nobody has to surrender their seats, so if you are one of three councilmembers who has a term in 2024, you hold on to your seat through 2024,” said City Attorney Derek Cole. “The issue is, what if the district where you live runs in 2022, and you are at-large and you have your seat on the council until 2024. If you don’t run for election in your district in 2022, then basically when your at-large term is up in 2024 you won’t be able to run until 2026 and you may be running against an incumbent for that district. Unfortunately that is just how it works. There is really no way around that.” The district conversion process was launched when Attorney Kevin Shenkman sent the city a letter threatening legal action if it did not voluntarily change its at-large election system. Shenkman represents the nonprofit Southwest Voter Registration Education Project — the nation’s largest and oldest nonpartisan Latino voter participation organization — which he says includes Oakley residents. “As of the 2010 census, Oakley had a population of 35,432,” said Shenkman. “These data show that Latinos comprise 35% of the city’s population as of 2010, and likely a greater proportion today. However, Latinos have never been represented on the Oakley City Council in that proportion.…The contrast between the significant Latino proportion of the electorate and the historical underrepresentation of Latinos to be elected to the Oakley City Council is outwardly disturbing and fundamentally hostile toward participation from members of this protected class.” Shenkman specifically highlighted Latino candidate Dezi Pina’s failed 2016 and 2018 council election attempts, de-

spite receiving significant support from the city’s Latino community. “These elections evidence vote dilution, which is directly attributable to the city’s unlawful at-large election system,” Shenkman’s letter states. Fighting the demands to change can be costly, Cole has said. The city of Santa Monica has spent at least $10 million in its challenge fighting similar demands, and the city of Santa Clara spent $3.3 million in its unsuccessful bid to resist change. In contrast, voluntarily converting to a district-based system is expected to cost the city about $100,000, Higgins said. The Oakley City Council initiated the switch to district elections in July, and the governing body has since held five public meetings to work out the district map design. Such maps must factor in a series of required elements, including that each should contain nearly the same number of people (based on 2020 census figures); be contiguous; follow visible features and boundaries when possible; and respect communities of interest as much as practicable. “Communities of interest” are defined as defined geographic locations that share a common bond or interest. Examples include subdivisions or sections of a city, such as downtown. Fuller said he’s excited to usher in the district setup. “I am happy with the district plan,” Fuller said. “Districting will allow the city to move in a new direction and bring ‘new blood’ onto the dais.” The conversion process is expected to be completed at the Dec. 14 council meeting at 7 p.m. at 3231 Main St. For more information on the conversion process, visit https://www.ci.oakley. ca.us/districting/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Brentwood baker brings sweetness to the holidays Cravings N Cookies is a new business that offers nearly ‘any dessert imaginable’ JAKE MENEZ

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sugar plums are all proof that there’s no better time of year than the holiday season to have a sweet tooth. Dessert lovers will be eager to hear about Cravings N Cookies, a new Brentwood business that specializes in cookies, pies and a wide variety of other desserts, including some special offerings for the season. “Part of why I started the business was to spread happiness,” Hilary Johnson said. Johnson is the owner of Cravings N Cookies, which she started in 2020 as an outlet during the pandemic. Like many other people sheltering in place, Johnson had used her newfound free time at home to experiment in the kitchen. She has been

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baking since she was 9 years old and has a stepmother in the catering business, so she was no stranger to the recipes she was creating. After being encouraged by her four daughters that her baking was something she should share with others professionally, Johnston started Cravings N Cookies, where she now offers cookies, pies and “nearly any dessert imaginable.” All of Johnson’s desserts are made using local fruit and organic vegetables from the area, as well as cage-free local eggs. Johnson says her most popular offering is s’mores brownies as well as her homemade cinnamon rolls, but going into the holidays, she plans to offer seasonal creations as well. “For Christmas, one of the desserts I’ll have is chocolate peppermint pie,” said Johnson. “I’ll also be bottling my own homemade vanilla extract that would make the perfect gift.” Orders can be made by calling Johnson at (925) 568-6156. A website is coming soon.

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10 holiday gift ideas for people who love to cook

any people know someone who loves spending lots of time in the kitchen. Some

home cooks may enjoy whipping up favorite recipes, while others might get excited about experimenting with new flavors and ingredients. A love of cooking paves the way for many different gifting opportunities. Food-related gifts also come in a wide variety of prices, making it easy for shoppers to spend as little or as much as they want. Check out these 10 gift ideas for the foodie on your holiday shopping list. ♦ Sheet pans ♦ Air fryer tool set ♦ Dutch oven ♦ Kitchen compost bin ♦ Serving board ♦ Electric wine opener ♦ Spiralizer ♦ Apron and accessories ♦ Meat delivery ♦ New blender

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friend, Fancy McClinton, encouraged her to share her talent with the public. “Anytime she needed to bring something somewhere, she did these over-thetop baskets. The ‘boujee’ part is dead on and people see these baskets and are so impressed,” said McClinton of the baskets of high-end goods for middle-class budgets. “I told her she needed to sell these and spread the joy. People love unique things, and these are really unique.” When taking orders, Taylor always asks for some information about the basket’s recipient. She said the more information she can get about the person, the better basket she can create. Once she has her ‘fun facts,’ she starts shopping for the person, patronizing local and small businesses whenever possible. “No two baskets are the same,” said Taylor. “I like them to be as custom as possible, and I try to get special things. I like to try and make it so the receiver feels like that basket was completely created for them and not a commercial basket just off the shelf. Every basket is made with love, it’s personal for me and I’m very passionate about it.” Custom basket orders require oneweek notice. To order a custom gift basket, call or text 925-503-7071, or visit https:// bit.ly/3kG9Ve9. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

he season for gift giving is rapidly approaching, and one Oakley resident has a basket

full of personal gift ideas. “Rhonda Taylor is the owner of Boujee Baskets & Beyond, a custom gift basket and home decor business. As someone who has long enjoyed filling a container with personalized gifts for family and friends, she now shares that love with her customers. “A little bit of me goes into every basket I make,” she said. “I love the pure joy and happiness these baskets bring to people. I sent a basket order to Colorado, and they sent me back a picture and it just makes me so happy to see their joy.” Taylor also sells premade baskets, home décor and antiques, and all her goodies can be found in Rancho Co-Op in Oakley. She rented a space there after her ON THE COVER: Boujee Baskets & Beyond, a custom gift basket and home decor business, is located in Rancho Co-Op in Oakley. Rancho Co-Op is located at 5685 Main St.

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t’s the holiday season. It should be a time of celebration, enjoying family and friends, and giving

thanks for all that is good. At least that is what we are told through commercials and the continued “Happy Holiday” wishes that commence with Thanksgiving Day. Can we agree that there is a lot of pressure to have a happy holiday season? But for many Americans, the holiday season rings in demands and expectations that can be difficult to manage. Statistically, it is the most stressful time of year. This is proven through the upswing of depression throughout November and December. These demands can be amplified when families have experienced divorce, death, dealing with blended families and even balancing the schedules of adult children who now want to begin their own traditions with in-laws and their new families. If you can relate, then this month’s article and next month’s reflections may provide strategies on how to do more than just survive your holidays. This is about

discovering tools that will help you to be your “best self” during this time of year. What brings you joy during the holiday season? Part of this understanding is to acknowledge trigger points that may cause stress, and keep you from fully being your best self. A way to explore what might trigger you is to do a journey of holidays past. As you reflect on those holidays, and begin to recall what especially brings you joy, consider for a moment what has changed and may no longer be possible due to family and friendship changes. This could easily become a subconscious trigger. For instance, this will be my first Christmas without my mother-in-law, the person who pulled all her boys and their families together for Christmas magic and love. By reflecting on the joy she brought and knowing that she will no longer be here to share the future together, I can reflect on “What can I do this holiday season that respects my own experiences of her to continue to find peace in the holiday traditions?” This exploration can set the groundwork for success and eliminate a possible trigger for you and your loved ones. What I realized first when I did this exploration is the need to “frontload” the conversation with the other family members on how we can continue to have a fabulous holiday. To realize that the holidays are a shared affair can mitigate

any negativity. It is a great opportunity to empower everybody to come together. Communication will end any assumptions anyone is feeling. As you reflect on who will be in your holidays this year, the simple question you may ask your family is, “What do you want this holiday season to look like for you to feel complete?” This question can open the door to establish a conversation of respect, knowing each family and friend may have changed in some way over the last year and may need something different. It can also reveal whether others have some of the same triggers as well. Reaching within yourself to understand what you need to thrive in this holiday season will empower you for others. How will you redefine what you love to celebrate that brings value and meaning to this season? There are many tools and techniques to guide you so that you can be your best self throughout the season. Another key suggestion might be, “What does my best self feel like? When do I enjoy myself the most so that I can enjoy others better?” These are meaningful ideas to consider during this emotionally charged time of year. It is often difficult to enjoy the holidays if you don’t fully understand what you need from the holidays. Part of that understanding is to acknowledge your trigger points that may cause stress, and

keep you from fully being your best self. I would like to invite you to consider a few techniques to guide you to create a joyous holiday season. Consider what traditions make this season meaningful and share your experiences with your loved ones to gather their thoughts. Likewise, encourage them to share how the holidays can be more valuable for them. This may mean creating a conversation of compromise. Think about what causes stress for each of you. In next month’s article, I will discuss further ideas to consider to release unwanted stress and create the best holiday season possible for you and those you love. After all, the road you pave will only be as smooth as you allow it to be. Let’s take this drive together for a happy journey. Christina Dalton is the principal of EYHLifeCoach; EYH stands for Expand Your Horizons. Dalton is Executive Coach, Life Coach, Relationship Coach, and has a Masters in Counseling. Pupil Personnel Credential. Life Coach – University of California Davis Accreditation Master of Science – Counseling. Credentials in Mathematics, Social Science, Pupil Personnel Service Credential (PPS), Professional Certified Coach (PCC).She has experience in Family and Community Counseling, School Counselor, Educator. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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iving to charity is a selfless endeavor that’s vital to the survival of countless nonprofit

organizations across the globe. Without the generosity of donors, many charitable organizations would cease to exist, leaving the people they help vulnerable to illness and financial hardship. Fraud may be the furthest thing from donors’ minds, but charitable individuals must be aware of it as they consider donating to charity. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), charity fraud increases during the holiday season, when many people embrace the spirit of giving and seek to make end-of-year tax-deductible gifts to their favorite charities. The FBI also warns that charity scams are common after disasters or tragedies, including pandemics. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission noted in September 2020 that Americans had lost more than $145 million to charity fraud related to the coronavirus in the first six months of the pandemic.

One measure all prospective donors should take is to learn the signs of charitable fraud as an added measure of protection against the criminals behind the scams. Many charity scams target seniors, but no one is entirely safe from it. AARP notes that the following are two warning signs of charity fraud. ♦ Pressure to give: Reputable charities do not pressure prospective donors into giving. A strong, trustworthy charity will accept donations whenever donors choose to make them. Legitimate operations like the American Red Cross may heighten their solicitations after natural disasters, but such groups still will not try to pressure people into donating. ♦ Thanking donors for donations they don’t recall making: AARP notes that some charity fraud perpetrators will try to convince potential victims they have already given to a cause. This is done in an effort to lower potential victims’ resistance, giving them a false sense of security and the impression that a fraudulent operation is legitimate. If donors don’t recall donating to a specific charity, chances are strong they didn’t make such a donation and that the message of gratitude is merely a fishing expedition intended to reel in new victims. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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Great holiday gifts for retirees who cannot wait to travel

etirement provides a chance for adults who have worked throughout their lives to take a step back, relax and enjoy the Modern retirees like to get up and go, and holiday shoppers can take that joie de vivre into consideration as they look for the perfect gift for retirees who can’t wait to fly or hit the open road.

fruits of their labors. Though the most indelible image associated with retirement might once have been a rocking chair, modern retirees like to get up and go. Holiday shoppers can take that joie de vivre into consideration as they look for the perfect gift for retirees who can’t wait to fly or hit the road. ♦ Maps: It might seem simple, but roadmaps can be an ideal gift for retirees. A recent poll from RBC Wealth Management found that 63 percent of Americans age 50 and older say travel is an important retirement goal. Roadmaps of their own country or a foreign country can help seniors plan their dream vacations. Seniors can study maps and create their own routes as they visit popular tourist attractions and find lesser-known locales along the way. ♦ Vouchers/gift cards: Airline vouchers can inspire retirees to fly to locales that have long been on their bucket lists. If seniors prefer to take to the open road, hotel vouchers or Visa gift cards that can be spent anywhere that accepts credit cards can help pay for gas, meals or entry to popular parks and tourist attractions. ♦ Projector and portable screen: Retirees may want to get away from it all, but that doesn’t mean they have to leave everything behind. A projector and portable screen can let on-the-go seniors enjoy movie night under the stars or watch their favorite teams even when they’re far from home. This can be an especially good gift for retirees who are eager to gas up their RV and leave home behind for a few weeks.

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♦ Lifetime pass to world-renowned parks: All United States citizens or permanent residents are eligible for the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, which provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites across the country. Those sites are managed by federal agencies like the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Reclamation, among others. A similar system is in place in Canada, where adults age 65 and older can gain unlimited admission for a full year to more than 80 Parks Canada locations across the country.

♦ Tablet: Of course, retirees may still want to enjoy some of the comforts of home while they’re off in parts unknown. A new tablet can help traveling retirees read the latest bestsellers and stay in touch with family and friends via video conferencing apps like Zoom. Many campgrounds and hotels now provide free WiFi to guests, so a tablet can be just what on-the-go retirees need to stay connected to life back home. Holiday shoppers can make the season bright for their favorite retirees who can’t wait to spend their newfound free time traveling the world. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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very Christmas, the Brentwood Regional Community Chest and The Friends of Oakley collaborate

to provide food and toys to families in need in far East Contra Costa County. In order to ensure that as many families as possible are provided with items, the organizations have announced they have realigned their boundaries. The Brentwood Regional Community Chest will serve families from Brentwood, Knightsen, Byron and Discovery Bay. The Friends of Oakley will serve families from Oakley and Bethel Island. Brentwood The Brentwood Regional Community Chest will be registering families for that organization’s planned Dec. 18 giveaway at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, on: ♦ Monday, Nov. 22 from noon to 1 p.m; ♦ Friday, Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 3 p.m ♦ Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. The giveaway is limited to the first 500 people from Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay and Knightsen. Identification and proof of residency is required to register. The organization promises to not share any personal/family information with any

outside organization or agency. Masks are required at the registration events. For more information and registration information, visit The Brentwood Regional Community Chest website at brcchest.org. Oakley The Friends of Oakley giveaway, which serves Oakley and Bethel Island residents, has planned a food and gift giveaway on Sunday, Dec. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave. The giveaway is offered to families in need of assistance. The families will receive a holiday meal of fresh and non-perishable food as well as a gift for each child through the age of 17 during the planned Dec. 12 giveaway. Drive-through sign-ups will take place On Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Les Schwab, 89 Carol Lane, in Oakley. Registrants must bring a photo ID and a current utility bill to verify they live in Oakley or Bethel Island. One family meal will be provided per residence, according to the organization. If sign-ups are determined to be duplicated with another service provider or invalid for any other reason, the registration will be voided, the organization says on its website. For more information on the Friends of Oakley or to volunteer for the organization, visit FriendsofOakley.com.

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hopping for gifts for kids can make many shoppers nostalgic for their own childhoods. Few

adults can forget the joy of finding the perfect gift under the tree on Christmas morning. Recreating that magic for a youngster can be as joyous for gift givers as it is for kids. That’s especially so when shoppers make it a point to give safe, age-appropriate gifts. Metro Creative Photo

Shoppers should consider a host of factors when looking for safe toys for kids this holiday season.

Whether shopping for their own children or their grandkids, nieces or nephews, shoppers can keep these tips in mind to ensure they give toys that are as safe as they are fun. ♦ Speak to mom and dad first. When buying for a grandchild, niece or nephew, shoppers should first ask mom or dad for suggestions. Parents will know which types of toys their children like, and they’ll also know the child’s level of maturity. Some kids may not be mature enough to play with otherwise age-appropriate toys, while others may be mature beyond their years and enjoy more complex toys than their age would suggest. Parents will know what makes a good toy and what doesn’t. ♦ Learn what to look for on labels. Toy labels are great sources of information, but shoppers must know what to look for. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that toy labels include information about age-appropriateness (i.e., ages 3 and older) as well as directions regarding how to use the toy. If the instructions seem a bit complex for the child the item will be for, look for something else. Children’s toy labels also include additional information with which consumers may not be familiar. For example, toys labeled ‘ASTM F963’ meet the latest safety standards from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. An ‘ASTM D4236’ label indicates the materials associated with the art toy

have been reviewed and deemed safe by a toxicologist. More information about toy label requirements can be found at cpsc. gov. The AAP advises that electric toys should be given to kids only if they include the UL label. That means the toy has been certified by the global safety certification company UL, LLC. ♦ Avoid certain features. The AAP says toys that are loud, shoot objects into the air or contain small pieces pose a threat to children. Especially loud toys can damage children’s hearing, while projectiles can increase the risk of eye injuries or choking. Toys with small pieces also pose a choking risk to young children who may try to put the pieces into their mouths. ♦ Err on the side of caution. Consumers who are uncertain about the safety of a given toy, even after reading its label, should err on the side of caution and give only toys they’re confident won’t pose a safety risk. Even toys that may seem safe could be dangerous to kids who might otherwise seem old enough. For example, the AAP advises against giving kids under 12 hobby kits and chemistry sets because such kits may contain dangerous chemicals that even pre-adolescents are not old enough to handle safely. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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