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REGIONAL East Contra Costa school districts announced this week they are distributing free at-home COVID tests to students on a first-come, first-served basis. But proof of a negative test is not needed for a return to campus. “Over the holidays, you may have received a text from Primary Health about reporting your COVID testing results prior to returning to school,” Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello said in a message sent to families in the district. “Please note that testing is not see Test Kits page 18

between the street and sidewalk. • Turf and ornamental landscapes cannot be irrigated either during, or within 48 hours after, at least one-quarter inch of rain. The use of a hose to wash vehicles is prohibited unless it is fitted with a nozzle or similar device that prevents water from flowing freely when not in use. There are some exceptions to the rules if public health and safety is at risk. The new regulations also prohibit homeowners’ associations (HOA) from threatening or fining homeowners for violating see Water page 18

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ormer Antioch High School running back Najee Harris, now in his first season with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, broke the team’s single-season rushing record in the Steelers’ 26-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 3. The 2017 Antioch High School graduate, seen here entering Heinz Field this week, has rushed for 1,172 yards on 296 attempts in 16 games this season, eclipsing Hall of Famer Franco Harris’ 1,055 yards in 14 games during his rookie season in 1972. Harris carried the ball 28 times for 188 yards with one touchdown in the Steelers’ win this week. Harris is fourth in the NFL in rushing yards this season behind league-leader Jonathan Taylor of the Colts (1,734), Cincinnati’s Joe Mixon (1,205), a Freedom High School alum, and Cleveland’s Nick Chubb (1,201).

“ Climate change is challenging us to build drought resilience in our water infrastructure and management practices, and at an individual level in our daily habits.

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REGIONAL Despite recent heavy rains across the state, all of California remains in the grip of drought. In response the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved new water restrictions that come with penalties for violators. Residents face fines of up to $500 for each day a violation of

the newly approved regulations occurs, though enforcement is left up to local jurisdictions. Included in the water board’s regulations – approved Tuesday, Jan. 4 – are prohibitions on the use of potable water: • to irrigate outdoor landscapes if it causes more than inciden-

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Discovery Bay board considers term limits DISCOVERY BAY The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) Board of Directors has directed town staff to look into the costs and requirements of instituting term limits on directors. The item was originally placed on the agenda for the board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the request of Director Michael Callahan, who said he is in favor of term limits. The motion called for the board to consider whether or not placing term limits on directors should be voted on in the future. “In accordance with the California Community Services District Law, the term of office of each member of the Town’s Board of Directors is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes office,” said town General Manager Dina Breitstein. “Current California law does not limit how many terms a Town Director may serve.” Though state law does not limit the number of four-year terms a director may serve, the town’s directors may adopt – or the town’s voting residents may propose – to limit the number of terms a director may serve. “I feel like term limits level the playing field, bolster new ideas and perspectives, encourage new candidates to run for office and bring diversity to town

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Official leaves; city manager to revamp HR by Jake Menez Staff Writer

OAKLEY Longtime Human Resources Director Nancy Marquez-Suarez is no longer employed by the city as part of an ongoing restructuring of the department, according to the city manager.

“I can confirm that Nancy Marquez-Suarez is no longer employed at the City,” City Manager Joshua McMurray said in an email. “We are currently evaluating the structure of the Department and will be looking to fill the vacancy in the near future.” McMurray declined to elaborate regarding Marquez-Suarez’s leaving city employment, including

whether or not it was voluntary, citing it as an “employment matter.” Accounting Manager Jeri Tejeda was appointed as Interim Human Resources Director. Marquez-Suarez joined the department in 2010 as assistant to then-City Manager Bryan Montgomery before becoming human resources director as well as the city’s public information officer.

Discovery Bay votes on awards for ‘best of’ Chamber to announce winners at gala on April 2 The Discovery Bay Chamber has announced its nominees for 2021 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year. The public is encouraged to select the winners at https://bit.ly/3FOW2TH. The winners will be announced at the State of the Town Gala on April 2. The

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Various forms of flammable and combustible fuels, including butane, propane and gasoline, were found onsite and burned in the fire, Earhart added. Bethel Island resident Scott McKenzie, who lives near the scene of the fire, said he heard the fire before he saw it. “I just heard explosions,” McKenzie said. “I looked out the window and saw flames.” McKenzie added he believes the structure’s occupant had been living on the property for at least three years in either a trailer, truck or the improvised structure. “He’s basically been living off the land,” McKenzie said. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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BRENTWOOD The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the body found partially submerged in a Brentwood-area creek on Dec. 15. The body is that of 32-yearold Justin Fulcher. No known ad-

dress was listed for Fulcher, and the cause of death was still pending toxicology reports, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office. Toxicology results can take months to return, according to the coroner’s office. Fulcher was discovered on Dec. 15 after police received a call of a body near Old Sand Creek Road and Highway 4. Upon arrival, po-

lice discovered the then-unidentified corpse partially submerged in a creek with no immediate outward signs of injury or foul play, they said in a statement. The body was released to the coroner’s office for identification and further examination. The coroner’s office was initially unable to release Fulcher’s identity as they searched for next of kin.

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Sunset Park in Brentwood features sculptures that highlight youth sports. Jake Edwards, an art educator at Liberty High School, orchestrated the pieces.

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To appreciate the local artists, one only has to visit parks in Brentwood. One park in particular, Sunset Park, models unique sculptures that highlight some local youth sports. A football staged on the back of a turtle, half a baseball filled with ceramic water - the home of a green gilled fish, and an authentic-looking baseball with a frog perched on its seams create the idiosyncratic environment of this park. But who orchestrated these distinctive pieces? This is the journey of Jake Edwards, art educator at Liberty High School. As a child, Edwards expressed his talents early. At age 4, he would draw on recycled paper while at his grandmother’s house. With his talents being recognized, he was enrolled in art classes from second grade until junior high school. In junior high and high school, Edwards took full advantage of whatever art class he could enroll in to expand his talents and his creativity. He discovered early his passion for building with his hands. With an uncle living next-door who owned a woodshop on his property, Edwards would watch his uncle use power tools and other building equipment. At age 7, Edwards taught himself to operate power tools to include a drill press to build a two-story fort. Edwards loved painting in acrylics and oils but his taste for ceramics in high school opened the doors to a new journey that heightened his creativity. Recruited to Sierra College in Rocklin for wrestling, Edwards took advantage of a top-

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rated art program. However, he especially loved the ceramics classes. Excelling in art, he transferred to Sacramento State University to major in Graphic Design. He learned early that computers were not his passion. To sit all day in front of a computer was not a challenge for him. His real passion involved building with his hands. So he changed his major to Art Studio to meet his goals as an artist and an art teacher. He continued to challenge himself in ceramics to advance his talents. It was in this venue he explored the opportunities he could offer to students. After completing his college journey and his teaching credential, in 2005 he was hired at Liberty High School. He not only became an art teacher but also a Liberty wrestling coach, his other love. Edwards sees ceramics as the answer for kids who can’t draw. Ceramic allows

them to excel because it is more forgiving. When their work is put into the Kiln it comes alive. Students can take baby steps to achieve. He uses recycled items for his personal art sculptures along with when he teaches the students. He often uses sheetmetal, muffler pipes, and wood to combine different mediums in his sculptures. He especially enjoys the bonding ability of eproxy that pipefitters use. So how did all these sculptures come to be in city parks? Through the Youth Empowerment Program and combined grants with the city, Liberty High’s Art and Design Academy was provided matching grants to create 3D sculptures as seen at Sunset Park. The partnership has allowed community and education to unite to create impact for results. What is his latest project? Though he is often known as the Bugman for all his

bug creations, his latest project is a massive true-to-life horse statue. Created with sheet metal, rebar and other elements, this brown and black sculpture appears to be blowing in the wind as its massive muscles shine out of its body. Currently on show at the Blackhawk Gallery in Blackhawk, this godlike creature came to life in over 700 hours. For Edwards, experimenting with different mediums has only made him better and better in his talents. His passion and his dream is to teach students to buy into art. When a student makes something that he/she is proud of, Edwards said he has met his goals. “When a student keeps the work for years and thinks of my class, I have succeeded.” His ultimate goal is to have his own gallery and have the opportunity to continue teaching classes within this gallery. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Events Friday, January 7 Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza until April 1, 2022. The events, scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including desserts and possibly a beer truck or beer garden. Event officials say that when COVID-19 restrictions have eased, other family-friendly activities will recommence, such as free facepainting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

Liberty Adult Education-Walk In Orientation

Register for classes Friday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. The Liberty Adult Education center is located at 929 Second St. in Brentwood.

Sunday, January 9 Youth football team tryouts

The California Football Academy Adrenaline 7V7 tournament team, open to 6th to 11th graders, is hosting tryouts on Sunday, Jan. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Freedom High School football field, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley. Prospective players must register online at californiafootballacademy.com prior to the tryout. For more information, call 925-625-2222.

Brentwood Inspired Living Center Presents Michael J Allen

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Michael J Allen, an inspirational speaker, life coach and development consultant and agape licensed practitioner, on Zoom. The talk will begin at 11:30 a.m. The title of the talk will be: False Evidence Appearing Real Does Not Exist in the Infinite . The zoom link is https://bit. ly/3Hy7cMZ. For more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org.

Wednesday, January 12 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.

Friday, January 14 Free 2022 Knights of Columbus Free Throw and 3-Point Championships

All boys and girls ages 8 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Boys and girls 15-17 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 3-Point shooting championship. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of Jan. 1. The event will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1313 A Street, in Antioch. For complete information, visit https://bit.ly/3JPCWzl.

Friday, January 21 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.

Saturday, February 5 Elderly Wish Foundation Gala

The nonprofit Elderly Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to individuals 50 and older who have a serious or chronic illness in Contra Costa County, is hosting its Heart to Heart Gala from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center (4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch). The event will feature a silent auction, 50/50 card raffle, Mexican buffet dinner, live auction and live entertainment. The cost is $75 per person. Fiesta attire is suggested. Reservations can be purchased at www.Elderlywish.org. Entrants must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event. For more information, call 925-978-1883.

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Vendor Fair and Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center will host a community vendor fair and flea market the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that features arts and craft vendors, boutiques, new and used items and more, according to officials.

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Bookkeeping/Accounting – This course, running on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 13 through March 10, covers terms, concepts, and applications of a double-entry accounting system for a service business. Students learn to deal effectively with the chart of accounts, assets, liabilities and equity accounts, as well as to apply basic rules of generally accepted accounting principles. This is the first class of a 3-part series. The cost is $140, plus textbook. QuickBooks Online – Level 1 and 2. This class runs on Tuesday 6 to 8:30 p.m. from Jan. 18 through March 8. The cost is $105, plus textbook and flash drive. Level 1 is an instructor-led class, and in Level 2, you will work independently with instructor support. In Level 1, you will learn how to customize the company settings, set up customers and vendors, record bank deposits, and reconcile bank and credit card accounts. In Level 2, you will learn more advanced functions such as managing inventory, working with balance sheet accounts and budgets, creating reports using class and location tracking and payroll. To enroll, visit https://libertyadulted.org. The Liberty Adult Education Center is located at 929 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

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. The group has meetings scheduled for Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and March 10.

Administrative Careers Training

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes will be taught online, via Zoom, beginning in late January. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit https://www.opportunityjunction.org/program-application.

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San Rafael. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them, with programs made possible through staff, volunteers and donors. The puppies are potty trained to only go on hard surfaces like a porch or driveway and on command,” said Fontaine. “The puppies are trained to relieve on a hard surface so that the visually impaired person can easily locate the waste and discard it.” To get the puppies used to being touched, trainers said puppies are groomed with having their teeth brushed, ears cleaned, and their bodies handled. Until the puppy is ready to go out in public, the puppies go through basic household training, with “sit”, “down”, “stay”, “wait”, and collar cues, in addition to training the puppies to leave dropped food alone in case the visually impaired person drops their own food or medication so the dog does not ingest it and potentially harm themselves. “One thing that most people don’t know is we train using their own puppy food as a treat,” said Fontaine. “The puppy has to learn that if the food (kibble) falls to the floor, they must not react or try and eat the kibble.” Once the puppy is ready to be out in public, the socialization begins with the introduction of loud sounds, other people, animals, a lot of walks, and visits to as many stores and public places as possible. After spending 16-18 months with their puppy raiser, the dogs will then spend two to three months at the San Rafael campus for formal training, where professional guide dog trainers, known as Guide Dog Mobility Instructors:

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Patriots finish second at home tournament By Michael Dixon Correspondent

In the final days of 2021, Heritage’s girls basketball team played host to the West Coast Jamboree - Emerald Tournament. And while the Patriots did ultimately fall just short of winning their home tournament, they reached the final game for a fourth consecutive year, finishing second. Heritage got things going on Tuesday, Dec. 28 with a 50-44 win over Buchanan High School from Clovis. The following day, the Patriots beat Sacramento’s Christian Brothers High School 49-38. Then, on Thursday, Dec. 30, Heritage struggled with their shooting against Del Oro High School from Loomis in the final, losing 49-40 to enable Del Oro win the tournament. “I thought we had a really good chance to beat Del Oro,” coach Jeff Jonas said. “I thought we could beat them if we were a little better from the outside. We weren’t very good from the outside in the last game. We weren’t very good in the second game but we got out and ran really well. But Del Oro is really good. They get back on defense so you don’t get a lot of easy (shots).” Jonas was pleased with the performance of junior post player, Amanda Muse, calling her one of the best two players in the tournament and the best low post player. He also lauded the play of senior guard Gabby Martini. While Jonas said that he’s seen better shooting games from Martini, he called the tournament the best three-game stretch he’d ever seen from her because of her defense. Jonas was also encouraged by the tournament that sophomore point guard Kendall McClure had, particularly in the final when she had to deal with something that she and her teammates hadn’t seen much of this season. “They switched to a 2-3 zone defense at the end of the third quarter and she had to figure out how to run the offense against that,” Josee Basketball page 12

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Heritage’s Zeni Purge (30) tries to block Sarah Reuter’s layup during Del Oro’s 49-40 win in the West Coast Jamboree’s Emerald Division championship game.

Falcons’ goal: repeat title in competitive BVAL soccer By Michael Dixon Correspondent

The 5-1-2 mark the Freedom High Falcons soccer team posted in the Bay Valley Athletic League was good enough for a league championship last year. This year’s Falcons are hopeful that last year’s success was only the beginning. Freedom’s team has been one of the best in the area for a long time. While there was no North Coast Section tournament last season, the last time one was held and Freedom wasn’t a part of it, the current players were young children. The underclassmen weren’t even elementary school age. But when practice on Tuesday, Jan. 4 ended, this year’s Falcons laid out their goals; one of them was to accomplish something that no Freedom team has ever done. “Their goal -- as defending champions -- is to be the first team at Freedom to go back to back,” coach Sal Acevedo said. “And to make NCS. We’ve done that for 12 straight years and want to keep that streak. Want to be disciplined -- to not earn any red cards and keep yellow cards to a minimum. I thought that was really good. And we’d like to have an NCS home game. We have to finish as a high seed, top 5.”

While the league schedule has yet to get underway, the early returns have been positive for the Falcons -- although things started inauspiciously. Freedom opened the season on Dec. 6 with a 4-1 loss to Dougherty Valley. Two days later, the Falcons met Foothill and had the same 4-1 result, only on the right end of it. Freedom then defeated Kennedy 4-1 and De Anza 2-1 in its next two games. Most coaches would be happy with a 3-1 start. Acevedo, though, was particularly pleased to see the Falcons bounce back after a lackluster opener. “It’s one of the things that we always work on -- the mindset to find ways to deal with adversity,” he said. “That game dealt us so many things that we knew we needed to work on. We came back strong, made no excuses and held ourselves accountable, knowing we’re better than what we showed on the field.” “We knew it was one of those games, we put it behind us, took the positives we can,” Acevedo added. “For them to bounce back and win three in a row, it tells us as coaches that they did just that. They bounced back from that first game like we’d want them to.” The Falcons have been a strong, bal-

anced team through the early games. Junior striker Elias Castro leads the team with three goals. He and senior striker Dominic Gamero are the only Freedom players with more than one goal but four others have one. The assists have been similar. Senior center-mid Angel Rondan leads the team with two while five other players have one. Rondan, a captain, has been one of the integral players to the Falcons early success, controlling the midfield with his strong ball handling and recovery skills. Acevedo said that junior midfielder-defender Juan Diego Botello has played more minutes than anyone in the team, playing an efficient game and knowing when to take risks and when to be more conservative. Junior right-back Mark Salgado, meanwhile, has been one of the top Falcons at transitioning. Acevedo has also been impressed by the team’s depth. He’s spent much of the time during preseason games and practices trying to figure out what the starting lineup will be when the BVAL season gets going. “We’re figuring out some positions, and some are still up for grabs,” he said. “Players are fighting for starting positions and playing time. We have a lot of depth. Practice has been really competitive, the most it’s been in probably five years. We

have at least two players fighting for every spot.” Acevedo sees a good attitude with his team. “We see a lot of positivity and guys happy to be out there,” he said. “But we’re still struggling. We still don’t have all the resources. But the fact that we’re having a normal season, that we have NCS to look forward to, that alone has the boys motivated.” The BVAL schedule will get underway on Wednesday, Jan. 12 with a 6 p.m. home game against an Antioch team that, like Freedom has, enjoyed a strong preseason. While Freedom’s goal is to repeat as league champions, Acevedo knows that doing so will require the Falcons to be at their best every time they step onto the pitch. “As always, I think when league (play) starts, games are different,” Acevedo said. “The intensity and rivalry make for competitive games. Pittsburg is always strong. I haven’t seen them but I’ve been really surprised at Antioch. It looks like they’re having a nice run. You can’t take anyone lightly. My expectations for us is that every team is going to play us hard, especially as defending champions. We have to be ready for that. We have to be at our best.”

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Basketball from page 11 nas said. “We haven’t faced a lot of zones this year. The first two possessions were a little shaky. Then she figured it out, got the offense going and we pulled into the game. That was a big step for her.” The loss to Del Oro was only the Patriots’ second loss of the tournament, as they ended 2021 with a 10-2 record. Jonas cited the growing leadership roles of players like Muse, Martini and senior Alyssa Ramirez as

a big reason why the season has gone well. He also praised the improvements of McClure as well as senior Zeni Purge, who’s moved into the backcourt and is averaging 11 points and 6.7 rebounds a game. The Patriots have additionally been buoyed by the strong play of sophomore wing player Ashley McNabb coming off of the bench. “You see kids in open gym and you can tell, she’s a good athlete but when they have to play for real, it sometimes looks a little shaky,”

Jonas said. “But over the last two weeks, she’s come off the bench, gotten good minutes defensively and has spurts on offense. Defensively, she’s getting into our press and is taller and longer than other kids who start. It’s a nice luxury to have off of the bench. I’ve seen some real improvement out of her.” Following the West Coast Jamboree, the Patriots went into a period where they had more than a week off. They’ll next be in action against Vanden High School from

Fairfield with an 8 p.m. game on Friday, Jan. 7 as part of Pittsburg’s New Year’s Shootout. After that, Heritage will go into its league season. The Patriots will open their Bay Valley Athletic League schedule on Tuesday, Jan 11 with a 7 p.m. road game against Pittsburg. Heritage will have its first home BVAL game on Thursday, Jan. 13 against Freedom at 5:30 p.m. “Hopefully we’ve learned some lessons and we’re ready,” Jonas said.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007220 The name of the business(es): 1. Constant Ingenuity 2. Baby Bells Ring Located at: 2320 Westcliffe Lane, Suite 14 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Silverberg. 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: David Silverberg, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87376 Publish dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007486 The name of the business(es): Mi Jalisco’s Taqueria Located at: 2261 Balfour Rd Ste C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Janette Ramirez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/28/2021. Signature of registrant: Janette Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/29/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87373 Publish dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005615 The name of the business(es): P&M Water Trucks & Sweepers Located at: 3975 Coastal Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul Jones Jr. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Paul Jones Jr, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 11/20/2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/25/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005538 The name of the business(es): Mt. Diablo Foam & Conventional Roofing Located at: 105 N. Broadway Ave. #20 In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carlos Zaro. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/30/2016. Signature of registrant: Carlos Zaro, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/16/2030 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/15/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-00006919 The name of the business(es): Straight Line Real Estate Located at: 5344 Southwood Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fernando J. Peniche. 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: Fernando J Peniche. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NAME STATEMENT December 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires File No. F-2020-0005583 The name of 11/30/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 the business(es): Earthquake Supply 87263 Publish dates: December 17, 24, Barrels Located at: 248 Jeanne Dr In: 31, 2021, Janaury 7, 2022. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Avansino. This business is conducted by: NAME STATEMENT an Individual. The registrant commenced File No. F-2021-0007030 The name of the to transact business under the fictitious business(es): Heavenly Spa and Salon business name or names listed above Located at: 3337 Deer Valley Road In: on 11/09/2020. Signature of registrant: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered Anthony Avansino, Owner. This statement by the following owner(s): HGK Enterwas filed with the County Clerk of Contra prises LLC. This business is conducted by: Costa County on: 11/19/2020 by Deputy A Limited Liability Company, State of OrClerk Expires 11/18/2025 Brentwood Press ganization: CA. The registrant commenced No. 02-1273 to transact business under the fictitious Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, business name or names listed above on January 7, 14, 2022 12-1-2016. Signature of registrant: Hitesh Kapur, CEO. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: December 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk File No. F-0004461 The name of the Expires 12/5/2026 Antioch Press No. 06business(es): MCR Media And Public 1617 87322 Publish dates: December 31, Relations Located at: 248 Oak Street In: 2021, Janaury 7, 14, 21, 2022. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MCR Media Inc. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by: a CorporaNAME STATEMENT tion, State of Incorporation. The registrant File No. F-2021-0007192 The name of the commenced to transact business under business(es): Mireinas Company Locatthe fictitious business name or names ed at: 2812 Castleford Dr. In: Antioch, CA listed above on 06/20/2014. Signature 94509, is hereby registered by the followof registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO. This ing owner(s): Yuliana Anguiano. This busistatement was filed with the County Clerk ness is conducted by: An Individual. The of Contra Costa County on: 07/18/2019 by registrant commenced to transact busiDeputy Clerk Expires 07/16/2024 Brent- ness under the fictitious business name wood Press No. 02-1273 or names listed above on N/A. Signature Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, of registrant: Yuliana Anguiano. This stateJanuary 7, 14, 2022 ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 14, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/13/2026 NAME STATEMENT Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87291 Publish File No. F-0004459 The name of the dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, business(es): 1. East County Living 2. 14, 2022. Brentwood Press 3. Brentwood Yellow Pages Located at: 248 Oak Street In: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT by the following owner(s): Brentwood File No. F-2021-0007451 The name of the Press & Publishing Company. This business business(es): Prissy’s Pampered Pets is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Located at: 4825 Belle Dr In: Antioch, CA Incorporation. The registrant commenced 94509, is hereby registered by the folto transact business under the fictitious lowing owner(s): 1. Michael Nilo 2. Sheila business name or names listed above Nilo. This business is conducted by: A Maron 07/01/2019. Signature of registrant: ried Couple. The registrant commenced Sandra J. McNulty, CFO. This statement to transact business under the fictitious was filed with the County Clerk of Contra business name or names listed above on Costa County on: 07/16/2019 by Deputy 2/2/2020. Signature of registrant: Michael

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on January 13, 2021 at approx. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) 5264580 : Alesha Luckett, Theresa Burnett, Arvita J Landers, Jasmyne Orin, Juanita Minor, Jonaira Castro, Leonard Essley, Kim Hernandez, Marisha Cervantes, Nicole Callison, Denise E Cain. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87327 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7th, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-21-892617-NJ Order No.: 8770223 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LETICIA B. BRILLANTES, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/29/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0138777-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/19/2022 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $286,329.71 The purported property address is: 3518 GENTRYTOWN DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 076-481-007-3 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-21-892617-NJ. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001262 The name of the business(es): Will Scifi Located at: 4322 Century Blvd, Ste B Box 203 In: Antioch, CA 94563, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brandon Lawson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-172021. Signature of registrant: Brandon Lawson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87323 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007039 The name of the business(es): SGR Enterprises Located at: 323 Pomona Street In: Crockett, CA 94525, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Samuel G. Read. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Samuel G. Read. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/5/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87266 Publish dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007070 The name of the business(es): 1. Finta Hay Service 2. Finta Tractor & Grading Service 3. Finta Tire Service Located at: 4265 Camino Diablo In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Finta Enterprises, 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 12/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Craig N. Finta, Secretary. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE This statement was filed with the County FOR CHANGE OF NAME Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kyanna 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/6/2026 Matthews SUPERIOR COURT OF CALI- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87370 PubFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 lish dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022. Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kyanna Matthews CASE NUMBER: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N21-2259 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: NAME STATEMENT 1. Petitioner Matthews filed a petition File No. F-2021-0007115 The name of the with this court for a decree changing business(es): Thistle & Poppy Floral names as follows: Present Name: a. Designs Located at: 1692 Countrywood Phynix Ahzyre Reign Pecolia Rober- Ct In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby son AKA Phynix Ah’zyre Reign Pecolia registered by the following owner: Nicole Roberson to Proposed Name: Phynix Marie Fisher. This business is conducted Reign Matthews. 2. THE COURT ORDERS by: An Individual. The registrant comthat all persons interested in this mat- menced to transact business under the ter shall appear before this court at the fictitious business name or names listed hearing indicated below to show cause, if above on N/A. Signature of registrant: any, why the petition for change of name Nicole Fisher, Owner. This statement was should not be granted. Any person object- filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa ing to the name changes described above County on: December 9, 2021 by Deputy must file a written objection that includes Clerk Expires 12/8/2026 Brentwood the reasons for the objection at least two Press No. 02-1273 87362 Publish dates: court days before the matter is scheduled January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should FICTITIOUS BUSINESS not be granted. If no written objection NAME STATEMENT is timely filed, the court may grant the File No. F-2021-0007124 The name of petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF the business(es): 1. LivWell Dentistry HEARING a. Date: 2/8/2022 Time: 2. LivWell Dentistry in San Ramon 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of Located at: 417 Market Place In: San Rathe court is same as noted above. 3. a. A mon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be the following owner(s): Wenli Loo DDS, published at least once each week for four Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corsuccessive weeks prior to the date set for poration, State of Incorporation: CA. The hearing on the petition in the following registrant commenced to transact businewspaper of general circulation, printed ness under the fictitious business name or in this county: Brentwood Press (248 names listed above on N/A. Signature of Oak St, Brentwood, CA 94513) registrant: Wenli Loo, CEO. This statement b. Appear at the hearing to verify petition. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Must be served on father. Costa County on: December 9, 2021 by Date: 12/1/2021 Judge of the Supe- Deputy Clerk Expires 12/8/2026 Brentrior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 wood Press No. 02-1273 87290 Publish 87329 Publish Dates: January 7, 14, 21, dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 28, 2022. 7, 14, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007263 The name of the business(es): Ninja5 Located at: 4322 Century Blvd, Ste B Box 204 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Traevon Taylor. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-172021. Signature of registrant: Traevon Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87325 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007279 The name of the business(es): Sholmart Located at: 856 Monterey Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ollisola Samuel. 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: Ollisola Samuel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87320 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007301 The name of the business(es): COCO FARMS CONCORD Located at: 2366 Stanwell Circle In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KOLABORATION CONCORD 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: Denise Findley-Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87294 Publish dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007316 The name of the business(es): Principal Insurance & Financial Services Located at: 191 Sand Creek Rd #200. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Guzman. 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: Christopher Guzman-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1226-2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87317 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007476 The name of the business(es): West Coast Preservation Located at: 140 Easy Street In: Knightsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gregory Joseph Perry Watts. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/2009. Signature of registrant: Gregory Joseph Perry Watts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/29/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87374 Publish dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007489 The name of the business: AMW Consultation Located at: 1877 Elderwood Drive In: Concord, CA 94519, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martin Edward Walters. 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: Martin Walters, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/29/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87380 Publish dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 011-550-076 TS No: CA0900001420-1 TO No: 200046791-CA-VOI (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 7, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 24, 2022 at 01:30 PM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 11, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0257278, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded April 22, 2013 as Instrument Number 2013-0099624, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded August 2, 2016 as Instrument Number 2016-0153001, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by JEFFERY DANIEL GUEVARA AND LINDSEY MARIE GARDINER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6069 SENECA CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $500,261.91 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 associa-

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tion, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0900001420-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA09000014-20-1 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: December 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000014-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0397830 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/31/2021, 01/07/2022, 01/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87313 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 20-11368 APN: 008-321024-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER DISCOVERY BAY COUNTRY CLUB RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 09-08-2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-26-2022 at 1:30 PM, At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center outside near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 0914-2020 as Instrument 2020-0202311 Book - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by JOHN CONNORS AKA JOHN M CONNORS, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 008-321-024-5 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2207 COLONIAL COURT , DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $10,407.40. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-11368. 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 (844) 477-

7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-11368 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: December 13, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87261 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 2017-431691-DL. 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 2017-431691-DL 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: December 13, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87262 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. 925-634-1441. Date: 12/2/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87293 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, 180 WEBER AVE, STOCKTON, CA 95202. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DUSTIN J. DYER DYER LAW FIRM 5250 CLAREMONT AVE, STE. 119 STOCKTON, CA 95207 DATE 11/12/2020: November 12, 2020 Clerk, by (Secretario): Brandon E. Riley, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. COMPLAINT Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, 180 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202. CASE NUMBER: STK-CV-UAT-2020-9482 Plaintiff: JASON JORY Defendant: Nicholson Taufa Does 1 To 25 Complaint- Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death. a. Motor Vehicle b. Personal Injury c. Other Damages: Gen., Jurisdiction ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) Plaintiff: JASON JORY alleges causes of action against defendant NICHOLSON TAUFA. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 5 The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff. a. Doe defendants: 1-12 were the agents or employees of other named defendants and acted within the scope of that agency or employment. b. Doe defendants: 13-25 are persons whose capacities are unknown to plaintiff. This court is the proper court because a. at least one defendant now resides in its jurisdictional area. c. injury to person or damage to personal property occurred in its jurisdictional area. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each. a. Motor Vehicle b. General Negligence Plaintiff has suffered a. wage loss b. loss of use of property c. hospital and medical expenses d. general damage e. property damage f. loss of earning capacity g. other damage: Pain, Suffering, Scarring and Disfigurement. The relief sought in this complaint is within the jurisdiction of this court. Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just, and equitable; and for 1. compensatory damages 2. punitive damages The amount of damages is 1. according to proof The paragraphs of this complaint alleged on information and belief are as follows; 5, 8, 9 Date: November 10, 2020. Dustin J. Dyer, Attorney for Plaintiff. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87359 Publish Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Karim Shahir Wills 2976 Aldrich Street, Antioch, CA 94509 (510) 672-6521 Date (Fecha): 7/9/2021 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) J. Berry, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87324 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022.

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Christina Ann Monarrez Wills You are being sued Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Karim Shahir Wills CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D21-02727 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006939 The name of the business(es): My Way Highway Located at: 4811 Knarlwood Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Meaghan McDermott. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/17/2018. Signature of registrant: Meaghan McDermott Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/7/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87328 Publish dates: December 31, 2021 , January 7, 14, 21, 2022.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 2017-431691-DL APN: 013400-052 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ARBOR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 04-10-2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-26-2022 at 1:30 PM, At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center outside near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 04-13-2018 as Instrument 2018-0057479-00 Book - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/ cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by KATHLEEN LAVERNE QUESADA, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 013-400-052 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 83 IBIS STREET , BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $12,365.20. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Aimee Sharee Enck SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Aimee Sharee Enck CASE NUMBER: N21-2023 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Aimee Sharee Enck filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Aimee Sharee Enck to Proposed Name: Aimée Sharée Salazar. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/20/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 11-09-2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87234 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bradley Larson, Jacqueline Larson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bradley Larson, Jacqueline Larson CASE NUMBER: N21-2208 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bradley Larson, Jacqueline Larson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Penelope Rose Larson to Proposed Name: Penny Rose Larson. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 2/8/2022 Time:

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name MI JALISCO’S TAQUERIA at 2261 BALFOUR RD SUITE C., BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 12/19/2013 under File No. F-20180005242 (*1) DANIEL TORRES, 2721 Filbert St, Antioch, CA 94509 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Daniel Torres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87382 Publish dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): STK-CV-UAT-2020-9482 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): NICHOLSON TAUFA AND DOES 1 TO 25 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JASON JORY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006894 The name of the business(es): Dietary Specialist Catering Located at: 420 5th Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Craig Smithers. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11-30-2021. Signature of registrant: Craig Smithers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/29/2026 Oakley Press No. 030477 87232 Publish dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

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Toxic mushrooms more abundant now REGIONAL With early season storms bringing much-needed rain to the area, wild mushrooms – including the toxic death cap mushroom – are beginning to fruit in the East Bay, according to the East Bay Regional Park District. Park district officials say It will be a prolific year for all fungi, which are an ecologically important part of parklands. Some of them contain toxins, with two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms, the death cap (Amanita phalloides) and Western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata), both found in the Bay Area during the rainy season. The death cap and Western destroying angel mushrooms contain amatoxins – molecules that are deadly to many animals if consumed, officials said.

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Symptoms may not appear until up to 12 hours after consumption, beginning as severe gastrointestinal distress and progressing to liver and kidney failure if treatment is not sought immediately. East Bay Regional Park District Naturalist Trent Pearce documents and teaches about fungi in the Bay Area. “Both of these mushrooms are mainly associated with oak trees and can be found growing anywhere oak roots are present.” Pearce said. “They can also be lethal to humans and pets if consumed.” Usually fruiting in fall, the death cap is a medium to large mushroom that typically has a greenish-gray cap, white gills, a white ring around the stem, and a large white sac at the base of the stem, officials said.

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required prior to returning to school.” The at-home tests will be dispensed on a first-come, first-serve basis by all participating districts with one test kit per student. Any leftover tests will be available at the school offices. Although retailers are experiencing a shortage of test kits due to the outbreak of Omicron variant cases, the schools anticipate having enough supplies for all students, according to Superintendent Jeff Palmquist of the Oakley

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HOA policies if those policies contradict SWRCB guidelines. Further, HOAs can’t force homeowners to remove any waterefficient landscaping measures taken by homeowners in response to the drought. This protection continues once the drought ends. “Climate change is challenging us to build drought resilience in our water infrastructure and management practices, and at an individual level in our daily habits,” said E. Joaquin Esquivel, SWRCB chair. “Prohibiting wasteful water practices increases awareness of water as a precious resource no matter what type of weather we are experiencing in a given moment, because weather extremes are now part of our climate reality.” For residents of Brentwood, the state’s actions won’t require any changes in water-use due to the city’s existing water regulations. “The restrictions announced in the

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Union Elementary School District. Despite this, all district leaders emphasized that supplies are limited. While proof of a negative test is not required for students to return to school, district leaders are encouraging as many students as possible take the tests before returning to school. “Our actions in these first few days are essential to mitigating the spread in our schools,” said Dana Eaton, superintendent of the Brentwood Unified School District in a letter

recent (SWRCB) press release are already prohibited in the city,” said Casey Wichert, assistant director of public works for the City of Brentwood. “This recent announcement won’t require any regulatory action by the city.” The same is true for the Diablo Water District (DWD), which serves 42,000 residents of Oakley, Knightsen and Bethel Island. “Diablo Water District already has permanent restrictions on most activities outlined in the SWRCB emergency regulations,” said DWD General Manager Dan Muelrath. Muelrath added that the district will be identifying publicly owned landscaping that can no longer be irrigated with potable water under the state’s new regulations and helping contractors find non-potable water sources for construction and dustcontrol activities. That approval of the new water restrictions comes just days after the Department of Water Resources (DWR) completed its first survey of Sierra snow-

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Although the death cap is mainly associated with oak trees, it has been found growing with other hardwoods. It was accidentally introduced to North America on the roots of European cork oaks and is now slowly colonizing the West Coast. The death cap is not native to California. “The best way to stay safe is to learn to recognize our poisonous mushroom species,” Pearce said. “Collecting mushrooms in East Bay Regional Parks is prohibited, but we encourage people to take photos of them and enjoy them like you would wildflowers or birds.” The Western destroying angel is a medium to large mushroom that usually has a creamy white cap, white gills, a white ring around the stem that can disappear with age, and a thin white sac at the base, ac-

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leadership,” Callahan said. “I also think it was always the Founding Fathers’ intent that civil servants serve, and then pass the torch and let others lead the way.” Breitstein noted that any proposal to limit directors’ terms “can only apply prospectively, meaning that previous terms of re-elected incumbents do not count toward the term limit put in place.” The procedure for the town’s board to propose a limit to the number of terms has three steps. First, the board must vote to adopt a term limit proposal at a public meeting and request such a question be placed on the ballot of the next regularly

cording to the park district. It fruits from late winter into spring. It is associated exclusively with oaks. Unlike the death cap, the Western destroying angel is a native California mushroom. The death cap and Western destroying angel can also be dangerous for pets, officials said. Dog owners should keep a close watch on their dogs during the winter months and contact a veterinarian immediately if they suspect their pet may have eaten a toxic mushroom, the district said. While the death cap and western destroying angel mushrooms are responsible for most cases of mushroom poisonings in California, deadly toxins can also be found in Galerina and Lepiota mushroom species, which also occur in the Bay Area, according to the district.

sent to parents. “We are very appreciative of your commitment to our health protocols and confident that together, we can continue to keep our schools safe and open for in-person learning.” During the first semester of the school year, school officials said they saw how distance learning and limiting activities did not help students. “Thus, we are committed to remaining open,” said Eric Volta, superintendent of Liberty Union High School District.

pack of the season. Officials measured the snowpack at the Phillips Station at 78.5 inches, more than 200% of average at the location for this time of year. “We could not have asked for a better December in terms of Sierra snow and rain,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “But Californians need to be aware that even these big storms may not refill our major reservoirs during the next few months. We need more storms and average temperatures this winter and spring, and we can’t be sure it’s coming. So, it’s important that we continue to do our part to keep conserving – we will need that water this summer.” Sierra snowpack accounts for about 30% of the state’s water supply. And while the news this season is good, DWR warned that a wet December can still be followed by dry weather in January and February, as happened in 2013. A good start that year ended with one of the driest years on record. “California continues to experience evidence of climate change with bigger

swings between wet and dry years and even extreme variability within a season. A wet start to the year doesn’t mean this year will end up above average once it’s all said and done,” said Sean de Guzman, manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit. The impact of this season’s precipitation to date is reflected in the data presented by the U.S. Drought Monitor. It reports that as of Dec. 30, 100% of the state remained in some level of drought, but less than 1% was categorized as D4, which represents ‘exceptional’ drought conditions and is the most severe rating. Thirty days earlier, 23% of the state was categorized as D4 and 90 days ago more than 45% was experiencing exceptional drought. The portion of the state experiencing severe drought conditions, D2, jumped from 6% three months ago to 53% at the end of December. For a full list of water restrictions, visit the State Water Resources Control Board at: https://bit.ly/press_waterregs. The U.S. Drought Monitor can be found at: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

scheduled election. Second, the approved resolution must be sent to the county elections official to be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled election. Third, a majority of voting residents must approve the resolution to adopt it as an ordinance. “As with any town election, the town would be responsible for the costs of placing the question of whether limits should be imposed to limit the number of terms a director may serve on the ballot, in addition to the proportional costs of conducting the regularly scheduled election,” Breitstein said. Once Breitstein and her staff have

concluded their research, they will present them to the board at a meeting. Then, the board may decide to vote on term limits, and how many terms directors should be limited to. “I think it’s something that is good for us to explore,” said Director Ashley Porter. “Ultimately, it goes to our constituents to vote on and I think that’s something they should decide. In general, I am in favor of term limits, not just for our board, but for Congress, for all representatives.” For more information on the town’s CSD, board meetings and agendas, call 925-634-1131 or visit www.todb.ca.gov.

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ANTIOCH December 26, 1:04 a.m. A case of battery and assault was reported on the 1500 block of Sycamore Drive. December 26, 1:28 p.m. A traffic collision with no injuries was reported at Somersville Road and James Donlon Boulevard. December 26, 4:08 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on the 3400 block of Deer Valley Road. December 26, 8:03 p.m. A suspicious person case that resulted in a warrant arrest was reported on the 3500 block of Swallow Way. December 27, 12:37 a.m. A traffic accident with unknown injuries was reported at Hillcrest Avenue and Wildflower Drive. December 27, 1:25 a.m. A case of strong-arm robbery that resulted in assault was reported on the 1300 block of Sycamore Drive. December 27, 5:39 a.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported on the 4600 block of Lone Tree Way. December 27, 6:02 a.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on the 3000 block of Beechnut Street. December 27, 7:31 a.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at E. 18th Street and Hillcrest Avenue. December 27, 9:14 a.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported on the 300 block of L Street. December 27, 12:15 p.m. A suspicious circumstance that resulted in vandalism was reported on the 5000 block of Lone Tree Way. December 27, 12:57 p.m. A case of trespassing was reported on the 500 block of 18th Street. December 27, 3:00 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on the 5500 block of Lone Tree Way. December 27, 4:41 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 2400 block of Hazelnut Court.. December 27, 6:39 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 2800 block of Sunflower Drive. December 27, 7:46 p.m. A case of residential burglary resulting in vandalism was reported on the 4900 block of Westwood Way. December 28, 8:53 a.m. A case of registration for sex offense/narcotics/arson was reported inthe 300 block of L Street. December 28, 3:50 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on the 0 block of E. 18th Street. December 28, 5:31 p.m. A case of business burglary was reported on the 4000 block of Lone Tree Way. December 28, 6:52 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on the 5800 block of Lone Tree Way. December 29, 1:16 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported on the 600 block of W. 13th Street. December 29, 1:24 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 4500 block of Rock Is-

land Drive. December 29, 1:45 a.m. A suspicious circumstance that resulted in residential burglary was reported on the 1700 block of Periwinkle Way. December 29, 10:03 a.m. A case of identity theft was reported on the 1000 block of Claudia Court. December 29, 1:02 p.m. A case of residential burglary was reported on the 2200 block of Renwick Lane. December 29, 1:31 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace that resulted in assault was reported on the 1800 block of A Street. December 29, 2:24 p.m. A case of fraud was reported on the 4800 block of Massive Peak Way. December 29, 3:00 p.m. A case of robbery and attempts was reported on the 1800 block of A Street. December 29, 10:19 p.m. A pedestrian stop that resulted in a warrant arrest was reported at Delta Fair Boulevard and Buchanan Road. December 30, 12:37 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on the 0 block of Madrid Plaza. December 30, 2:35 a.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported at W. 10th Street and L Street. December 30, 8:33 p.m. A case of aggravated assault was reported on the 5500 block of Hazelbrook Court. December 30, 9:11 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 2700 block of Lone Tree Way. December 30, 1:20 p.m. A suspicious circumstance that resulted in assault was reported on the 1800 block of Mt. Goethe Way. December 30, 2:39 p.m. A traffic accident with no injury was reported at A Street and E. 18th Street. December 30, 4:16 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on the 4900 block of Slatten Ranch Road. December 30, 6:31 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on the 5800 block of Lone Tree Way. December 30, 9:44 p.m. A case of battery and assault was reported on the 5000 block of Mesa Ridge Drive. December 30, 11:54 p.m. A case of battery and aggravated assault was reported on the 2300 block of Lemontree Way. December 31, 12:07 a.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported on the 4800 block of Woodbridge Way. December 31, 5:23 a.m. A case of stolen auto recovery was reported on the 500 block of B Street. December 31, 10:59 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 1200 block of Marcus Court. December 31, 12:17 p.m. A case of commercial burglary that resulted in vandalism was reported on the 1700 block of Vineyard Drive. December 31, 2:57 p.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported at L Street and W. 10th Street.

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www.facebook.com/thepress.net December 31, 4:15 p.m. A case of battery and assault was reported on the 4800 block of Highlands Way. December 31, 8:11 p.m. A verbal dispute that resulted in assault was reported on the 4900 block of Lefebvre Way. December 31, 11:55 p.m. A case of assault was reported on the 1300 block of Noia Avenue. January 1, 2:52 a.m. A case of weapon brandishing that resulted in threats against a person was reported on the 2900 block of Mellon Court. January 1, 3:41 a.m. A case of aggravated assault was reported on the 2400 block of Mahogany Way. January 1, 4:46 a.m. A case of robbery was reported on the 500 block of E. 18th Street. January 1, 5:32 a.m. A suspicious circumstance that resulted in an individual being drunk in public was reported on the 3200 block of Fraser Road. January 1, 7:53 a.m. A traffic accident with no injury was reported on the 3700 block of Clayburn Road. January 1, 9:07 a.m. A case of aggravated assault was reported on the 2700 block of Hillcrest Avenue. January 1, 10:35 a.m. A case of vehicular vandalism that resulted in assault was reported on the 3100 block of Buchanan Road. January 1, 12:43 p.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on the 2500 block of 10th Street. January 1, 2:32 p.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on the 1700 block of Mission Drive. January 1, 3:41 p.m. An extra patrol that resulted in narcotics violations was reported on the 0 block of 18th Street. January 1, 8:37 p.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on the 2500 block of W. 10th Street. January 1, 11:39 p.m. A traffic collision that resulted in a drunk driving misdemeanor was reported at an undisclosed location.

BRENTWOOD December 28, 12:41 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Shady Willow Lane. December 28, 6:47 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on Second Street when an office was broken into. December 28, 11:49 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. December 28, 1:46 p.m. A case of littering/ dumping was reported on Lone Tree Way. December 28, 2:24 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Shady Willow Lane and Lone Tree Way. December 28, 6:14 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Second Street. December 28, 7:42 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. December 28, 8:19 p.m. A traffic accident with unknown injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

December 29, 12:13 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on Grovewood Loop. December 29, 9:46 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. –December 29, 10:04 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on Balfour Road. December 29, 11:21 a.m. A case of property found was reported on Sand Creek Road and Sand Creek Crossing. December 29, 1:20 p.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on Balfour Road. December 29, 1:35 p.m. A traffic accident with unknown injuries was reported at Sand Creek Road and O’Hara Avenue. December 29, 4:36 p.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Coconut Plaza. December 29, 6:07 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. December 29, 11:43 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Grovewood Loop when an individual was seen trying to get into someone’s backyard. December 30, 9:07 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on Minnesota Avenue. December 30, 9:21 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Alta Street when someone’s package was stolen from their porch. December 30, 12:20 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Sand Creek Road and Sony Creek Drive. December 30, 1:45 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Party City on Sand Creek Road. December 30, 2:43 p.m. A case of assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Lone Tree Way when an individual had a knife pulled on them. December 30, 4:27 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Balfour Road. December 30, 6:28 p.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Lone Tree Way. December 30, 8:18 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. December 30, 9:37 p.m. A case of forgery/ fraud was reported on Sand Creek Road. December 30, 10:28 p.m. A fire was reported on Foxglove Court. December 31, 8:18 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Barbara Street. December 31, 10:15 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Prato Street. December 31, 3:59 p.m. A case of forgery/ fraud was reported on Wright Court when an individual had $9,000 stolen from their bank account. December 31, 4:00 p.m. A traffic accident with unknown injuries was reported at Garin Parkway and Oak Street when an elderly woman in a white truck hit a tan sedan. January 1, 12:28 a.m. A physical fight was reported on Oak Street. January 1, 2:18 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported at Brentwood Police Department.

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