The Press 01.27.2023

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City declares ‘happy birthday to us’

BRENTWOOD The City of Brentwood had no problem drawing a crowd for its 75th birthday party Saturday at the Community Center.

“As one resident told me, ‘Everything is better in Brentwood,’” Darin Gale, assistant city manager said Monday.

Hundreds of residents, community and nonprofit groups, local government officials and agencies set up booths to explain their mission and work to the public, recruit job candidates and volunteers or just celebrate the small-town warmth of the growing city they call home.

“It’s amazing to see back to the small town of 1500 residents,

just a stop on the train line, to where it has become this bustling city of 60,000. It has a unique identity.” Gale added.

Police Chief Tim Herbert said he was pushing recruitment among the teens and youth who came by to inquire about a career in law enforcement.

Outside the hall, a crew from the Contra Costa Fire District showed off a shiny fire engine as “Sparky” entertained the young children.

City Manager Tim Ogden called the event, “truly awesome. The turnout is fantastic, far more than I expected.”

These are the items that were taken from the time capsule that was opened on Jan. 21 as part of Brentwood’s 75th anniversary celebration.

Drivethrough law stuck in neutral

OAKLEY The City Council’s new drive-through ordinance ran into another wall Tuesday night as the issue of buffer zones filled the air with warnings of lawsuits.

Eric Volta, superintendent of the Liberty Union School District, said he was touched by the stories he heard from alumni of Liberty and Heritage high schools. “I heard a lot of great history,” he said Saturday from behind his booth.

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Brentwood proclaims Black History Month

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood City Council tackled a number of topics before diving into the minutiae of their operating budget and strategic plan during a session on Jan. 24 that lasted nearly four hours. The result was a laundry list of upcoming developments and events that residents can expect to see.

Near the start of the meeting, Mayor Joel Bryant and Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer issued a proclamation that Brentwood would recognize February as Black History Month, bringing

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City Attorney Derek Cole warned the Council that letters from three law firms, according to the staff report, “raised several issues, some of which regarding the proposed buffer that would impact a small number of properties, the purpose of the additional traffic analysis for drive-through restaurants, car washes, and gas stations, a number of operational standards related to the amount of responsibility being put onto business managers for dealing with unruly patrons or visitors to the property, and the setback required behind gas stations and other requirements within that standard.”

Cole also focused on the ordinance’s 500-foot buffer requirement and advised them, “I do not believe it is in the city’s best interest to pass this ordinance.” He added, “I’m not trying to usurp your authority to make policy.”

Vice Mayor Anissa Williams, who has been promoting see Drive-through page 18A

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Photo by Chris Campos Mayor Joel Bryant (left) and Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer (right) honored Brentwood resident Phillip Arnold Jr. as part of their Black History Month proclamation. Photo courtesy of city of Brentwood
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City staff opened a time capsule from 1998, which Ogden said was put together by then-Eagle Scout Ben Burgess. His father owned a hardware store on First Street at the time. The family moved away when the store closed in 2005, according to Gale. Items pulled out of the time capsule included:

• Newspapers from each of the newspapers that covered Brentwood from 1997 and a newspaper from the 40th Anniversary in 1987;

• Volleyball, football and basketball from the Burgess Family;

• A Liberty/Freedom Bell Game Hat;

• A photo album from the Eagle Scout Project of Ben Burgess (all photos were destroyed due to water);

• Liberty and Edna Hill yearbooks from 1997;

• Brentwood Yellow Pages from 1997;

• receipts from donors for the 1989 construction of the city’s Gazebo;

• construction documents and contract for the 1989 Gazebo;

• A book titled “Old Times in Contra Costa” and some bound stories written by a local newspaper reporter. Both were unreadable due to water damage. The city supplied the hungry crowd with cupcakes and sweets. The youngest attendees also enjoyed cotton candy, and city staff handed out gift bags to all.

The East Bay Regional Parks staffed a booth draped with animal skins that are found throughout their various parks. A proclamation from county Super-

visor Diane Burgis commemorating the anniversary was presented by staff representative Melissa van Ruiten to Mayor Joel Bryant and City Council.

The organizations that participated in the event included:

• Brentwood Union School District

• Liberty Union High School District

• John Marsh Historic Trust

• East Contra Costa Historical Society

• Harvest Time

• Hijas del Campo

• One Day at a Time

• Brentwood Library

• American Legion Post 202

• Brentwood Lions Club

• Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

• Rotary Club of Brentwood

• Downtown Brentwood Coalition

• East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

• Brentwood Regional Community Chest

• East Bay Regional Parks District

• Brentwood Police Dept.

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The Brentwood Police Department displayed a patrol SUV during the city’s birthday celebration outside City Hall. A proclamation from county Supervisor Diane Burgis commemorating the anniversary was presented by staff representative Melissa van Ruiten to Mayor Joel Bryant, City Council member Tony Oerlemans, left, looks on. Press photos

Music educator honored for his inspiration

BRENTWOOD ”Never underestimate the power of music,” said Emil J. Geddes. He never has.

Working on his 56th year devoted to the education of Brentwood’s youth, Geddes was honored for his loyalty and his inspiration Thursday, Jan. 19, at the dedication of the renovated theater at Bristow Middle School on Minnesota Avenue.

Now it will be called the Emil J. Geddes Theater.

Scores of his former students, colleagues, administrators, politicians and friends lined up to shed some tears and sing their praises of the teacher and school board trustee. Dana Eaton, the superintendent of the Brentwood Union School District, hailed Geddes for his foresight and drive to ensure that all three middle schools had their own theaters. “Thank you, Mr. Geddes,” Eaton said.

The superintendent added Friday, “It was a wonderful celebration of a great human being who has positively impacted so many lives. Emil has been a champion for arts education for over 50 years. It is fitting that his legacy will benefit our students and community for the next 50 years.”

Geddes said Friday, “The event was overwhelmingly humbling. Definitely it

was the highlight of my life.”

At the start of the ceremonies, Mark Morello, the Bristow Band Director, led the Bristow Middle School Jazz Band in welcoming the audience. Bristow Principal Anna Perales told the crowd that her eighth day on the job gave her the joy of honoring Geddes.

Guest speakers Lill Pierce, Mary Ann Ochoa Sallinger, Chris Calabrese,

Meredith Bristow and J. Douglas Adams came to the podium to regale the audience with anecdotes of their experiences being taught and inspired by the music educator.

Much was made of the impact that this “free spirit” from Utah had on the staid community he moved to back in the 1960s. His long hair, his John Lennon glasses and dress prompted the comment,

“He’s from Berkeley,” Salinger said. “He was not just dedicated but he was passionate.”

Geddes has been a member of the Board of Education for nearly 25 years. He started as a music teacher in 1967 and was named Teacher of the Year in 1974. As the district’s biography reported, he taught music in a double-wide portable building in the early 1970s and helped Superintendent Bill Bristow move the original Bristow Community Theater to Edna Hill School. He continued to serve as a teacher and counselor through 1984. He left to start Geddes Music Store on Second Street, which he owned and operated for many years.

The program notes for the event stated, “Geddes has been a huge proponent of prioritizing music, art and drama education in the Brentwood Union School District. He helped to develop a school board mantra that the district is committed to every child having the opportunity to participate in arts education. He was on the board that advocated for a highquality, performing arts theater at every district middle school through Measure B and saw that goal come to fruition with the completion of the Emil J. Geddes Theater in January 2023.”

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Police officers honored at annual ceremony

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood police department gathered at the city’s community center on Jan. 20 for its annual event celebrating its employees and their dedication to the job.

The celebration has taken place since 2016, pivoting to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic before returning to in-person this year. Among this year’s peer-selected honorees were Officer Taylor Johnson, Records Clerk II Elizabeth Johnson and Explorer Michael Davidson.

”We look forward to this time of year to come together, joined by family and friends to recognize our staff for their amazing work and many achievements throughout the year,” said Lt. Walter O’Grodnick, the event organizer.

Officer Johnson has been with the department since 2015. O’Grodnick says he was nominated by his peers for “being a standout, influential asset” whose commitment to training and developing his peers makes the department better in all aspects. He is a member of the Traffic Safety Unit.

Elizabeth Johnson has been with the department since 2016 and is married to Officer Johnson. A member of the support staff, she is assigned to the records division. Her peers selected her to be recognized because of her “ unwavering commitment, professionalism, and loyalty to the Department and Records Division.” They describe her as a problemsolver who gives her all to every task.

Explorer Michael Davidson is a volunteer and a member of Explorer Post 415. His Explorer Advisors singled him out for commendation based on his “commitment, passion, hard work” and the assistance he put into training his squad. Peers describe his commitment as an example for others to follow that is complemented by his broad range of knowledge about policing that shows a mastery of his craft.

O’Grodnick said the event was a good opportunity to recognize the people who make the department so successful. “We have so much to be proud of, and I’m really looking forward to next year’s event.”

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Discovery Bay board accepts $6,000 donation

Annual gift pays for events at community center

The Discovery Bay Community Services District Board rotated leadership during its Jan. 18 meeting, with Director Ashley Porter taking her turn as president and Director Michael Callahan stepping in as vice president. Board members rotate leadership positions on a yearly basis according to a set schedule.

The board also accepted a donation of $6,000 to the community center from Veolia, the company contracted to run Discovery Bay’s water and wastewater services.

“The Veolia donation is an annual $6,000 Community Benefit Donation that was agreed upon as part of a settlement agreement between the town and Veolia over a civil liability back in 2014,” said Discovery Bay General Manager Dina Breitstein. “The donation began in 2017 and will continue until 2026.”

Recreation Programs Supervisor Monica Gallo said the money funds recreational events and equipment residents can use at the community center, like outdoor furniture, umbrellas for the pool and movie nights.

“Not everyone may realize this, but we

can’t just play a movie here. It has to be done through a licensed company and the movies run $450 just for the licensing rights of a movie for one night,” Gallo said, adding that cost doesn’t include equipment, staff time and set up. “Typically, these donations pay for our summer movie nights, but they’ve also helped in the purchase of pool furniture, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and things like that. It’s not covering office supplies, just things residents can enjoy.”

Porter replaced longtime director Kevin Graves as president.

“I think we have a really good board, and I’m glad it will be cohesive for at least another two years,” Porter said. In rotating the board leadership, Porter said she hopes to keep the board’s momentum going to complete projects and increase communication with residents and other stakeholders. Some of the ongoing projects include the construction of a denitrification plant for wastewater processing, building a new well to expand water capacity, updating landscaping throughout town, and replacing and updating aging infrastructure.

The board set a date for its annual planning workshop where directors will review the district’s mission, vision, goals and values; conduct a quarterly review of the previous fiscal year; review the current state of the town; and provide an outlook for the next year. The meeting will take place Thursday, March 2, at 4 p.m. at the Community Center.

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Events

Saturday, Jan. 28

Brentwood Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

The Brentwood Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at Resurrection

Ministries Lutheran Church at 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood to support the Lions Wilderness Camp for the Deaf, where deaf children ages 7 to 15 can learn outdoor skills and enjoy nature. The cost of the breakfast is $15, and tickets can be purchased at https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ brentwoodca/

Overstock Pop-Up Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting an overstock sale on all books, puzzles, and other items at the Second Story Bookshop at the Brentwood Library on 104 Oak St. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The State of the Town Gala

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual gala from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Country Club on 1475 Clubhouse Drive. The event is Casino Royale themed and will announce the 2022 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Nonprofit of the Year. The 2022 Byron School District Teacher of the Year will also be announced. Tickets are $125 and tables of eight are $925. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http:// bit.ly/3XysoLi

Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29, Friday, Feb. 3- Sunday, Feb. 5

The Pittsburg Theatre Company’s run of Clybourne Park

The Pittsburg Theatre Company has announced its run of Clybourne Park at the California Theatre on 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. Tickets are $30 for adults and $26 for seniors/students. Tickets can be purchased at www.PTCCA.org or by calling PTC at 925-439-7529.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Trinkets & Treasures Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting a Trinkets & Treasures Flea Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 215 Second St. The event will also feature a silent auction, beginning at 10 a.m.

Lunar New Year Festival

The Heritage High School Chinese Culture Club is hosting a Lunar New Year Festival in downtown Brentwood from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will feature vendors and Lunar New Year Festivities.

Knights of Columbus Crab Feed

The Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual crab feed at Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building on 757 First St., from 6-10 p.m. The event will feature a no-host bar, all-you-can-eat crab, along with a raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $65, and can be purchased from Chris Romero at (925) 642-8782.

Saturday, Feb. 11

1st annual Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk

The Rotary Club of Brentwood is hosting their first annual Sweetheart 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk from 9-11 a.m. at Veterans Park at 3841 Balfour Road, replacing their previous New Year’s Day 5K. The race registration fee is $35 and the sign-up fee is $4. For more information and to register, visit https://www.runbrentwood.com

Sunday, Feb. 12

Super Bowl BBQ King 2023

The Brentwood Police Activity League is hosting BBQ King 2023, a BBQ cook off and fundraiser from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Bowlero Brentwood, formerly Harvest Park Bowl, located at 5000 Balfour Road. The event will also feature live music from artist Jefrey James at 11 a.m.

Winners of the cook off will be announced at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include 5 tastings from the competitors. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Bill at (925) 513-0595. Competitor entry deadline is Jan. 31. All proceeds will benefit the Brentwood PAL.

Saturday, Feb. 18

American Legion Crab Feed

Brentwood’s American Legion Post 202 is hosting their annual crab feed from 5-10 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building. The event will also include a raffle. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased by contacting Phil at (925) 516-2141.

Saturday, Feb. 25

22nd Heart to Heart Gala:

“A Taste of Italy”

An Elderly Wish Foundation is hosting their 22nd Heart to Heart Gala from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center at 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. The event will feature an Italian buffet dinner, live auction and live entertainment. The Elderly Wish Foundation grants wishes to anyone 50 and older in Contra Costa County who are living with chronic illness. Tickets are $80. For more information, call 925-978-1883 or visit https://www.elderlywish.org/

Lions Club of Brentwood Crab Feed

The Lions Club of Brentwood is hosting an all-you-can-eat crab feed from 6-10 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 1st St. The event will benefit the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired, and features a raffle and table decorating contest. Tickets are $80, and can be purchased at https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ brentwoodca/\

Liberty Lions Band Boosters Crab Feed

The Liberty Lions Band Boosters is hosting their 10th annual crab feed at the Brentwood Community Center on 35 Oak St., from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The event will also include auctions, prizes and cocktails. Tickets are $85 or $800 for a table of 10. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/3XyoTVa.

Ongoing Events

Liberty Adult Education

Winter Course Catalog

Class registration is open for English Second Language, GED, Computer Technology and Community Interest Classes. Register online at www.libertyadulted.org, call the Adult Education office at 925-634-2565 or in person at the Adult Education office.

Oakley Senior Center

Food Distribution

The Oakley Senior Center at 215 2nd St, gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags.

Brentwood Community Chorus

Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus meets on Tuesdays, from 7- 9 p.m. at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church on 809 Second St. It is open to all ages and abilities as they prepare for their spring season.

Delta Informal Gardeners

Monthly Meetings

Delta Informal Gardeners encourages local residents to join them at their local meeting at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church at 809 2nd St. on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

ACA Women’s Group

The ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Women’s Group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Cici at 530-306-7034.

A special day for special kids

About 100 special-needs people enjoyed a day doing something they don’t normally do -- ice skating at Brentwood on Ice.

The Jan. 7 ‘Champions on Ice’ day enabled some people to experience ice skating for the first time. The downtown Brentwood ice rink was donated by Tom Gregory to the group and he closed it to the public for the occasion.

Trish O’Connell with Corcoran Icon Properties donated 79 cups of hot chocolate for all the families.

A local Realtor group also had local business owners volunteer by helping organize the event and assist caregivers on the ice. This year, Monica Neilson, Colette Cleaves, Heather Dille, Patti Shaner and Holly Thorp volunteered their time to help check in the families, assist skaters and make the day possible.

Champions of Ice started in 2018 because it can be difficult to try new

things with the special-needs community. My son is 14 and it can be challenging to do something as simple as ice skating with the general population. Some don’t understand he may push past them or go in the wrong direction on the ice. Being in an environment with other families who understand makes the day more enjoyable and less stressful for such families.

Also, some families never thought it would be possible to go ice skating. Some didn’t think it was possible for wheelchairs to go on the ice and others didn’t know if their loved one would even put the skates on.

The time skating also can enable special-needs families to connect with other families. Resources for such families are not always communicated fully to the families. When we come together, we can share resources and contacts with other local organizations.

Brentwood BBQ King Cook Off set for Super Bowl Sunday

Calling all barbecuers and barbecue lovers. The Brentwood Police Activities League is hosting its 2023 Super Bowl BBQ King Cook Off on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bolero Harvest Park Bowl at 5000 Balfour Road In Brentwood.

The deadline to sign up as a barbecuer is Tuesday, Jan. 31. If you would like to be a part of the competition, call Bill at 925-513-0595 to register and for the rules.

If you would like to just enjoy some barbecue, eating starts at 1 p.m. and you can be home in time for kickoff. Tickets are $30 per person, which includes five tastings directly from the competitors and all the side dishes you can eat.

There will be live music from Jeffrey James from noon to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Brentwood Police Activities League program.

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Martha Huerta and Eddie Huerta escort their daughter, Bianca, to Champions on Ice in Brentwood on Jan. 7. Submitted photo

The Lounge – downtown’s new place to mingle

At Oak Street’s newest addition to Brentwood’s nightlife, The Lounge, the owners goal is to offer a refined and social atmosphere.

The establishment’s unofficial opening last December came after a 10-month-long renovation. The venue at 220 Oak St. has old bones, initially built in 1934. Outdated insulation and venting of the building prompted new owners, Lee Moniz and Savino Ruvalcaba, to do a complete overhaul.

With a background in flipping houses, Moniz spearheaded the renovation, while Ruvalcaba put his decades of bar and restaurant experience towards the menu and ambiance.

As Brentwood locals and family men, Ruvalcaba and Moniz noticed many older adults and couples were leaving town on weekends in search of a more sophisticated night out. Consequently, they envisioned a mature atmosphere for date nights and mingling.

“My main thing when anyone comes in here is a healthy, happy, and safe atmosphere. That’s all we want… We want you to come in and enjoy yourself, but we close at 10 o’clock because we want you to get home safely. We’re not trying to bury you in cocktails,” Ruvalcaba said..

The floor plan features many two-seater tables for in-

timate evening conversation. Swiveling bar stools, couches, and coffee tables are closely arranged to encourage conversation. A rear patio will be used for event hosting and summer nights.

Food offered is tapas-style small plates but serve as a

complement to drinks. The cocktail menu consists of classic favorites, with attention to the quality of liquors. bourbons and tequilas, ranging from affordable well drinks to many higher-end varieties.

Owners say the community has welcomed The Lounge; that neighboring business owners have supported Ruvalcaba and Moniz, who added that Amy Tilley, executive director of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition, helped them with marketing and promotion.

Within a month of opening The Lounge has developed regular patrons and a consistently packed house on weekends. Moniz says positive feedback gives them motivation to keep improving on their dream.

“It’s so humbling to build something with our bare hands, to go so deep into what we’re doing, and then having the compliments that this community has given to us,” says Moniz. “We have taken nothing for granted. Every person that comes in here, they are either greeted by Savino or myself.”

The Lounge plans to hold private events on Sundays, installing front patio seating and awning for warmer weather, and remaining open every Saturday for the farmers market crowd. Talks of live music are in the works, but owners are still taking public suggestions.

To make your reservation at The Lounge, call 925-4184414. Their Instagram is at @thelounge.brentwood.

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Be careful with wild mushrooms

Winter rains always stimulate mushroom growth in Bay Area woodlands. And if abundant rain is a factor, this year should bring a bumper crop.

So some words of caution are in order. Remember that collecting mushrooms or any other plants and animals is against the rules in the East Bay Regional Parks. The parks are essentially wildlife areas where we are supposed to “take only pictures, leave only footprints.”

Beyond that, collecting mushrooms in the wild can be dangerous. Both edible and poisonous mushrooms grow in the parks. Among the poisonous kind are the death cap (Amanita phalloides) and Western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata), two of the world’s most toxic varieties.

Both contain amatoxins, molecules that are deadly to humans and many animals, including pets. The two varieties grow mainly under oak trees or anywhere that oak roots are present. Other mushrooms in this area that contain deadly toxins include Galerina and Lepiota species.

Symptoms may not appear until up to 12 hours after consumption, beginning as severe gastrointestinal distress that can be life threatening if treatment is not sought immediately.

Dog owners: keep a close watch on your pets during winter months. If you believe your dog may have eaten a poisonous mushroom, contact a veterinarian immediately.

In sum, if you collect mushrooms in areas where it is permitted, expertise is a must. For the rest of us, the best place to collect is your local supermarket.

Backyard volcano

The East Bay’s backyard volcano is the destination for a Wednesday Walk from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 with naturalist Michael Charnofsky.

Meet Michael at the Tunnel Road Staging Area for Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. It’s just off Highway 24 at the east end of the Caldecott Tunnel in Orinda.

This is a moderate 5½-mile hike with ups and downs. The group will explore two ponds in search of amphibians, take in some great scenic vistas and view some volcanic geology.

Wednesday Walks is a series of free, naturalist-led hikes exploring various regional parks. No registration is necessary; everyone is welcome.

For directions and information about the Sibley hike, call 510-544-3187.

There are many programs planned in coming days in the regional parks. For a complete list, visit the district website at www.ebparks.org. And be sure to check the website before visiting a regional park to be sure that weather conditions or storm damage have not resulted in program cancellations, park closure or restricted access.

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Gonzalez selected Principal of the Year

Mary Casey Black Elementary leader chosen

From Staff Reports

Mary Casey Black Principal Maria Gonzalez has been selected by the ACSA Delta Charter as Elementary Principal of the Year.

Gonzalez has been the principal of Mary Casey Black since 2018. Prior to that, she was Principal of Hillview Junior High School in the Pittsburg School District for 2 years, and Vice Principal of Edna Hill Middle School for 8 years.

She was previously selected as Association of California School Administrators Outstanding Co-Administrator of the Year for Region 6 in 2015.

“Maria is a champion for each and

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every one of her students,” said Superintendent Dana Eaton. “She has done a wonderful job leading Mary Casey Black Elementary as it has grown into a larger elementary school. I am very proud of her and the work she has done. I am not surprised at all that she has been selected for another award.”

CALAWAY

2 Brentwood teachers honored State group names them as Educators of the Year

From Staff Reports

Two Brentwood Union School District Teachers were just announced as California League of Schools Educators of the Year, according to Superintendent Dana Eaton.

Katherine Daniels is a counselor at Edna Hill Middle School. Helen Calaway is a special education teacher at Adams Middle School (AMS).

“Helen has dedicated her career to making education more accessible for students,” Principal Lauren Griggs said. “As an “ability specialist” she has worked to create and refine systems on our campus allowing students to put their best foot forward and succeed. Helen is dedicated to all students, is tireless in working to make AMS a more inclusive campus where every child belongs!”

Principal Leonor Medina added, “Katie has done a phenomenal job at

Katie and Helen

connecting with our students. She is reliable and an asset to our Edna Hill Community. She is passionate, caring and goes above and beyond every day to welcome our students and always meet them exactly where they are. She connects with both students and staff and makes everyone feel comfortable, loved and cared for. Her role is instrumental in providing social emotional support to our Bobcat Family.

Eaton said, “Katie and Helen both have an incredibly positive impact on so many students on each of their campuses. We are so fortunate to have two educators of their caliber in our district, and I am so proud that the California League of Schools is recognizing their excellence.”

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Hometown SportS

Liberty blows out host Deer Valley

The Liberty Lions boys basketball team overcame a slow start to blow out host Deer Valley, 74-40.

The Lions opened the Jan. 20 game sluggish, turning the ball over and being unable to rebound the ball. Liberty gave up numerous second-chance shots. However, they still managed to never trail in the first quarter.

They ended the first quarter leading 2013, but the game felt much closer as Deer Valley missed on many opportunities to close the gap and have a chance to take the lead.

In the second quarter, Deer Valley opened up with two quick scores to make the score 20-17. However, this was a turning point for Liberty instead of Deer Valley. Liberty’s defense began to force turnovers, which led to Liberty scoring fast-break points quickly growing the lead back to seven. They didn’t stop there, however, as the lead grew to 39-24 going into halftime. Liberty’s defense gave up just 11 points in the second quarter, but not a single point in the final three minutes of the first half.

Another way for kids to play basketball in Brentwood

Excel Sports offers league year-round

In 2017, William Fleming and his wife founded a new basketball league for the city of Brentwood called Excel Sports. The inaugural season was successful with 82 player sign-ups across the leagues five divisions. In the league’s most recent winter season, they had 400 sign-ups and 40 more on a waitlist for the league.

Fleming was an assistant basketball coach for schools in the Bay Valley Athletic League, including head coach for the Pittsburg JV boys team, assistant on the varsity coaching staff, and his current job as head coach of the Heritage Patriots JV boys team.

Fleming said he and his wife created the league because they felt other leagues weren’t run properly and the divisions seem to be geared more towards getting kids ready for

high school basketball, rather than for kids who are in high school.

They wanted to create this league to remove aspects they didn’t like from other leagues, such as leagues not focusing on the little things that actually make leagues better like bringing in higher-level referees. He also said other leagues weren’t organized well.

Fleming has his league run for eight weeks, which includes practices, six regular season games, and playoffs. Their games are played at all middle and high school gyms in the Brentwood area, and the league runs all four seasons of the year.

The league bases their divisions not only on age, but skill as well. Fleming has his league set up like this for kids who may be inexperienced in basketball and need a season to sharpen their skills to be ready to play with their age group.

Fleming is detail oriented and organized in running his league, even with players’ statistics being kept during games to help elevate or drop them through the different divisions to best suit each kid with their skills. The league even has the same referees that the local high schools use for their basketball games.

One of the goals of Fleming for his league is to get it into AAU and be able to compete immediately. He added that the league has AAU players who come into the league to play during the offseason and those players have told Fleming that the competition is very similar between the two.

However, Fleming said he doesn’t see it as his league competing with AAU for players but “provides another option for kids who may want to play at the next level.”

He adds that he feels his league is best for this because “we focus on making the overall team play better and teach kids how to move the ball around, which is something high schools put a big emphasis on”.

He gives credit to his volunteers who help coach and says, “Our program wouldn’t be the same without our volunteers”.

While Fleming anticipates more kids wanting to join his league, he said he feels 400 is the perfect number for them as he wants to emphasize quality over quantity for the kids in his league.

For more information or to register, visit excelsportsleague.com

Any bit of momentum Deer Valley had was gone going into the third quarter with the team starting the second half turning the ball over on their first four offensive possessions. The Wolverines were stuck on 29 points for a majority of the third quarter while the Lions offense scored at will. Deer Valley scored just seven points in the third quarter while the Lions grew their lead to 25 points.

In the fourth quarter, nothing changed as the Lions’ blowout continued to the final buzzer.

After the game, Lions head coach Jon Heinz was critical of the team’s energy level early in the game.

“We have lows and highs,” Heinz said. “We gotta do a better job of keeping a consistent energy throughout the entire game. When we play with high energy we’re pretty good, but when we just kind of go through the motions, then we’re just a very average team.”

This win keeps Liberty undefeated in league play at 4-0, 13-5 overall, as they get ready for a tough week against Heritage on Jan. 24 and Pittsburg on Jan. 26 before traveling to play Freedom High School on Jan. 31. All games are scheduled for a 7 p.m tipoff.

The Heritage High School varsity girls basketball team defeated Liberty High School 62-26 on Jan. 24, to remain undefeated at 5-0 in the Bay Valley Athletic League.

All 11 Heritage players scored, led by 10 points from senior Amanda Muse, with junior Aubrey Villamor close behind with 9.

The victory puts the Patriots atop the league standings and their overall standing at 16-4. Heritage hosted Freedom High on Thursday, Jan. 26, and will travel to Antioch High on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Both games start at 7 p.m.

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Despite a close first quarter at 20-13, the Liberty Lions boys basketball team emerged victorious against Deer Valley, 74-40. Photo by Juan Cebreiros
Heritage girls still perfect in the BVAL
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Patriots boys basketball hold off Wolverines’ late game push

Despite the Heritage Patriots boys basketball team holding a double-digit lead with a minute to play, they still nearly lost to the host Deer Valley Wolverines. However, senior guard Teyo Campbell connected on two free throws to give Heritage a 54-49 victory over the Wolverines.

Heritage opened with sloppy play and trailed only 13-10 after one quarter.

Deer Valley’s defense forced several turnovers in the first quarter, and the team dominated the Patriots in rebounds scoring majority of their points off of second-chance shots from offensive rebounds.

Into the second quarter Heritage cleaned up their play by limiting the turnovers and tightening up the defense. As the quarter went by, both teams played clean basketball and began to trade scores as halftime neared.

With less than a minute to play, Heritage went on a quick run and scored six unanswered points to go into the half leading 27-22.

While the Patriots held their biggest lead of the game, Deer Valley was not out of this game. Coming out of the half, both teams continued to play clean basketball but the Wolverines were unable to cut into the Patriots’ lead. Going into the fourth quarter, the Patriots led 38-32 but were unable to pull away from the Wolverines.

Heritage started the fourth quarter on a run to take an 11-point lead with four minutes to play in regulation. Deer Valley got their offense back on track but again were unable to cut into the Patriots lead as the two teams traded scores until there

was a minute to play with the Patriots leading 52-41.

Deer Valley caught fire and hit three pointers on back-toback possessions to make it 52-47. The Wolverines were running out of options as well as time and now ran a full-court press to either force a turnover or allow them to foul quickly in hopes the Patriots miss their free throws. As the Patriots inbounded the ball, it was stolen by the Wolverines and they made a wide-open layup to make the score 52-49 with 15 seconds to play. The Patriots inbounded the ball again, and this time it was successful as they were fouled and sent to the free throw line with a chance to put the game away. The Patriots missed their free throws, giving Deer Valley a chance to tie the game at 52. The Wolverines got a good look at a three-point shot to tie but they missed and the Patriots got the rebound. Wolverines had to foul and hope for more missed free throws, but Campbell hit his free throws securing a 54-49 Patriots win and preventing a collapse.

After the game, Patriots head coach Carly Perales noted the near collapse was due to the team’s inexperience. “We’re making some mistakes where we don’t understand game situations all the time, and because of that we had a couple turnovers, left some guys open for threes when we’re trying to take those specific things away, but they still happen.”

Heritage remains undefeated in league play at 4-0, 9-10 overall, and is on the road to take on Liberty and Freedom high schools before returning home to play Antioch high on Jan. 31.

Deer Valley drops to 0-4 in league play, 5-15 overall, and has now lost seven games in a row. They are on the road against Freedom, Antioch, and Pittsburg high schools before returning home on Feb. 2 to face Heritage again. All tip-offs are scheduled for 7 p.m.

10 champions at free throw competition

Knights of Columbus Council’s annual event

The Knights of Columbus Council #3265 in Antioch held their annual Free Throw Championship, Friday, Jan. 13. at The Most Holy Rosary Parish Center in Antioch. Local children ages 8-14 were invited to participate.

Ten children were named local champions and are eligible to compete in the district competition in February.

The champions are:

Age Boys Girls

8 Isaac Torres

9 Jeremiah Gabriel

10 Emiliano Hernandez Ruby Du Pont

11 Ezra Palec

12 Cruz Galyan-Herstein Thalia Pham

13 Jorge Aragon Rebecca Kimball

14 Justin Uribarri

If the champions place at the district level, they will be eligible to compete at the state, national or international levels, according to a press release.

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Oakley police make robbery arrest

Suspects identified in Chevron incident

OAKLEY The Oakley Police Department announced an arrest Monday, Jan. 23, in the case of a reported “strong-arm robbery” at the Chevron station at 5433 Neroly Road.

At about 9:40 p.m., a store employee reported a Hispanic adult male, wearing black clothing and gloves, entered the store and demanded money from the register. At 10:31 p.m. Oakley police were notified that county Sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a vehicle heading into the city. Oakley officers chased the vehicle onto a dead-end street and the suspect fled his vehicle.

Oakley Police Officers Brett Jackson and Malik Jackson chased him down an

alley and caught him as he tried to jump over a fence, according to a Oakley police press release

Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard identified the suspect as Jorge Lara, 25, of Oakley. Lara had an arrest warrant related to a parole violation and robbery. Lara was also found with large amounts of cash, and the Oakley Police Investigations Bureau is looking into whether or not Lara may have been involved in a string of similar robberies in Oakley and Brentwood a couple of weeks ago.

Lara has been booked at the main jail in Martinez.

Beard also said, “Once again I stand proud of my officers and supervisors to take an aggressive stance against crime and to quickly piece together multiple pieces of simultaneous information and establish a nexus to not only what they had going on, but also to previous crimes against our residents and business owners.”

Two-vehicle collision in Byron leaves one dead

Staff Reports

BYRON The driver of a silver Nissan Sentra died of his injuries following a collision with a tractor trailer on the morning of Friday, Jan. 20.

The California Highway Patrol received a call just before 10 a.m. of a twovehicle collision on Highway 4 at Hoffman Lane, according to a CHP press release. The northbound Nissan and eastbound

tractor trailer each had one occupant. The driver of the Nissan entered the intersection directly in front of the tractor trailer causing the tractor trailer to collide with the left side of the Nissan, the press release states, adding that the driver of the Nissan died of his injuries at the hospital and the driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The crash is still under investigation. CHP has encouraged anyone with information to contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez by calling (925) 646-4980.

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Cop logs

A strong-arm robbery was reported on Lone Tree Way. The suspect gave the reporting party a piece of paper saying “give me all the cash you have,” so she did. No weapons were seen. BRENTWOOD – Jan. 4, 6:55 p.m

The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity:

OAKLEY

Jan. 1, 1:47 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 4900 block on Gardenia Avenue.

Jan. 1, 8:56 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Saddle Drive/Neroly Road.

Jan. 1, 10:44 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Saddle Drive/Neroly Road.

Jan. 1, 10:54 a.m. A auto burglary was reported at the 700 block on Maple Court.

Jan. 1, 11:07 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 1000 block on Vintage Drive.

Jan. 1, 12:16 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 4500 block on Wilbur Avenue.

Jan. 1, 1:07 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on O’Hara Avenue/Main Street.

Jan. 1, 3:11 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Neroly Road/Empire Avenue.

Jan. 1, 3:39 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 300 block on Shady Oak Drive.

Jan. 1, 4:22 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported at the 4600 block on Mammouth Lane.

Jan. 1, 4:23 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported at the Broken Wheel Cocktail Lounge in Oakley.

Jan. 1, 4:23 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Honey Lane/Main Street.

Jan. 1, 5:10 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the Popeyes in Oakley.

Jan. 1, 9:24 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported at the 200 block on Harborage Court.

Jan. 1, 11:04 p.m. A possible shooting was reported at the 1800 block on E. Summerfield Court.

Jan. 2, 1:29 a.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 1500 block on Thistle Court.

Jan. 2, 3:37 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported at the 1200 block on Kay Lane.

Jan. 2, 5:27 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Live Oak Avenue/Neroly Road.

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Jan. 2, 12:24 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported at Big Break Marina in Oakley.

Jan. 2, 12:29 p.m. A miscellaneous burglary was reported at the 2100 block Laurel Road.

Jan. 2, 1:57 p.m. A juvenile disturbance was reported at the Burger King in Oakley.

Jan. 2, 4:36 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Main Street/E Cypress Road.

Jan. 2, 5:27 p.m. A welfare check was conducted at the 50 block on Carol Lane.

Jan. 2, 6:39 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on Yellow Rose Circle/Serenity Lane.

Jan. 2, 7:20 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Vintage Parkway/Almaden Circle.

Jan. 2, 9:09 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 2100 block on El Lago Drive.

Jan. 2, 10:00 p.m. A civil problem was reported at the 300 block on E. Home Street.

BRENTWOOD

Jan. 2, 7:49 a.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Second Street.

Jan. 2, 9:05 a.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on Nicholas Court.

Jan. 2, 10:15 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Susan Street./Nancy Street. The reporting party said a black 2005 Acura TL was taken overnight .

Jan. 2, 10:47 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Lone Tree Way.

Jan. 2, 12:02 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Bountiful Way. The front door was open and the house had been “ransacked,” according to the reporting party.

Jan. 2, 1:06 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Black Rock Street. A 2012 Kawasaki motorcycle taken from the driveway.

Jan. 2, 2:46 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road.

Jan. 2, 5:13 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Orchard Drive. A white 2016 Chevy Silverado was taken. The theft led to an arrest.

Jan. 2, 4:42 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Tropicana Lane. The reporting party found a tracker in her ve-

hicle and believes that her boyfriend put it there, as he was texting and questioning her about her different locations.

Jan. 2, 7:10 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported on Sand Creek Road/Fairview Avenue.

Jan. 3, 3:27 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Havenwood Avenue.

Jan. 3, 9:32 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Collis Street. A catalytic converter taken overnight from a white Nissan.

Jan. 3, 9:44 a.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Corte Vista Street. The reporting party said their ex partner needed to leave.

Jan. 3, 10:12 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Bedford Court. The reporting party believes a family member is stealing from them.

Jan. 3, 10:36 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Jeffery Way/Amber Lane. The reporting party thinks a vehicle was stolen, dumped and buried in the mud.

Jan. 3, 11:25 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Jeffery Way/Amber Lane.

Jan. 3, 12:12 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Beatrice Court. A battery and fuel were taken from a truck.

Jan. 3, 3:13 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Treadwell Court. Two tires were slashed on the vehicle.

Jan. 3, 3:50 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. The front plate was taken off a 2016 gray Ford Escape months ago.

Jan. 3, 7:13 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Lone Tree Way.

Jan. 3, 9:28 p.m. A trespasser was reported on Trent Pace.

Jan. 4, 4:37 a.m. An accident with no injuries was reported on Balfour Road/ Brentwood Boulevard. The reporting party was hit by another vehicle and was a traffic hazard.

Jan. 4, 2:33 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road.

Jan. 4, 3:07 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Village Drive.

Jan. 4, 3:25 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Second Street.

Jan. 4, 6:01 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Balfour Road/ Cortona Way.

Jan. 4, 6:20 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A male took $60 in product and left in a black Lexus.

Jan. 4, 6:55 p.m. A strong-arm robbery was reported on Lone Tree Way. The suspect gave the reporting party a piece of paper saying “give me all the cash you have,” so she did. No weapons were seen.

Jan. 4, 8:24 p.m. A strong-arm robbery was reported on Balfour Road. Person was trying to steal alcohol and hit someone to get out and away with the items. They then took off running toward the exit onto Balfour Road.

Jan. 4, 9:23 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on City Park Way.

ANTIOCH

Jan. 8, 5:45 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 1600 block on Aster Drive.

Jan. 8, 7:59 a.m. A residential burglary was reported at the 1900 block on Birch Avenue.

Jan. 8, 9:19 a.m. An unwanted guest was reported at the 2400 block on Shadow Lane.

Jan. 8, 10:22 a.m. A missing adult was reported at the 4500 block on Le Conte Circle.

Jan. 8, 12:10 p.m. A collision with unknown injuries was reported on Oakley Road/Phillips Lane.

Jan. 8, 2:26 p.m. A traffic stop was reported on Lone Tree Way/Indian Hill Drive.

Jan. 8, 3:37 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 5300 block on Rockrose Way.

Jan. 8, 5:56 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 300 block on L Street.

Jan. 8, 6:04 p.m. A petty theft was reported at the 3100 block on Contra Loma Boulevard.

Jan. 8, 6:11 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 2600 block on Gazelle Court.

Jan. 8, 7:18 p.m. A simple assault was reported at the 100 block on E 7th Street.

Jan. 8, 8:05 p.m. A residential burglary was reported at the 1000 block on Claudia Court.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TS No. CA-22-946190-BF Order

No.: DEF2250513CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID

LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.

Trustor(s): GUADALUPE ZAVALA, A

SINGLE MAN Recorded: 10/31/2012 as

Instrument No. 2012-0276241-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/22/2023 at 1:30PM

Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $190,526.19 The purported property address is: 3809 DOVE CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-6433 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 075-394-022-0 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 website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-946190-BF. 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: 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 http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22946190-BF 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. NOTICE TO

PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to Quality Loan Service Corporation by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall

have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-946190BF IDSPub #0183292 1/27/2023 2/3/2023 2/10/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 89790 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2022-0006604. The name of the business(es): Delta Mobile Detail Located at: 1440 Sugar Barge Road In: Bethal Island, CA. 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gary Cox. 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: Gary Cox. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 30, 2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89751 Publish dates: Janaury 13,20,27, February 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2022-0006992 The name of the business(es): HT Motorsports Located at: 2024 Seal Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner. Timothy David Rolan 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: Timothy Rolan, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89753 Publish dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2022-0007030. The name of the business(es): Logan Delgadillo Landscaping Located at: 2134 Viera Ave In: Antioch, CA. 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Logan Delgadillo.. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/2017. Signature of registrant: Logan Delfadillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 23,2023. by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/22/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89755

Publish dates: January 13,20,27, February 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0007134 The name of the business: LLH Investments

Located at: 1660 Sunset Rd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Emily Hulleman. 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: Emily Hulleman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/29/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89758

Publish dates: Janaury 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-007062 The name of the business(es): Kraber Designer Cookies Located at: 4 Almond Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owners:

Cicely& Zondra Kraber. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cicely Kraber: Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 27, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. 20-1273 89757 Publish dates: January 13,20,27 Febrauary 3,2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000048 The name of the business: Devana Thai Massage And Spa Located at: 23 Orinda Way, Ste. 309 In: Orinda, CA 94563, is hereby registered by the following owner: Devana Thai Spa 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: Patcharin Sopakad, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/04/2028 Brentwood Press No. 021273 89782 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000053 The name of the business(es): V AND C CONCRETE PUMPS Located at: 4095 Windswept Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Victor 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: Victor Guzman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/4/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89770 Publish dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 4, 2023.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday February 8th, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Rd, CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s):

Maria Mobley

Lakita Long

Scott Bowman (2)

Angel Barros

Madalene Turner

Cassandra Roseboro

Kristine Ramiro

All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89862. Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Komilla Wirk Sutton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Komilla Wirk Sutton CASE NUMBER: N23-0048

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Komilla Wirk Sutton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present

Name: a. Komilla Wirk Sutton to Proposed Name: Komilla Sutton.

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: 3/29/2023 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: 1/12/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89819 Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mele Seini Fiuangaihetau SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mele Seini Fiuangalihetau CASE NUMBER: N22-2267 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mele Seini Fiuangaihetau filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name:

a. Justin Darnee’ Underwood

b. Mele Seini Fiuangaihetau to Proposed Name:

a. Justin Darnee’ Underwood-Nausaimone

b. Mele Seini Nausaimone 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: 2/22/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Need consent of minor or his appearance at the hearing.

Date: 11/22/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89789 Publish Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name XCLUSIVE BEAUTY BAR at 1280 Central Blvd. Suite J-2, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 12/26/2019 under File No. F-2019-0007740 (*1) Jereena Stanley, 13 Gold Run Ct, Oakley, CA 94561 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Jereena Stanley, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89821 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0006926 The name of the business(es): Xclusive Beauty Located at: 3460 Main Street Suite 113 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

Jereena Stanley. 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: Jereena Stanley, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/18/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 89823 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000222 The name of the business(es): EQUILYTICS Located at: 3775 MAIN ST. #D In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHAEL WILLIAM MORGAN. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/09/2023. Signature of registrant: Michael William Morgan, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/12/2028. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023.

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NAME STATEMENT

by competitive bidding on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 9:30

A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s):

Donovan Castro

Margaret Smith

Angela Taylor

Heather Reid

Dashara Benson

Melissa Seals

Cindy Stewart

David Helland

Rachel Macchia

Tamara Clark

Nicole Karber

Angelo Vlahas

Chris Castillo

Michele Abfalter

Orlando Alta Mirano

Joanne Enea

Amber Garcia-Foley

Gloria Hartsough

Nicholas Peterson

Gary Oakley

Darren Moore

Anthony Angulo

File No. F-2023-0000234

The name of the business(es): CCL Trees Services

Located at: 3255 Wells Rd, Unit 23 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Juan Manuel Gasper. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/15/2022 Signature of registrant: Juan Manuel Gasper, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/12/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89831 Publish dates: January 27, February 3,10,17, 2023.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #896 Julia Given, #982 Diane Salomon, #375 Malinda Lowry, #942 Andrew Simpson, #971 Jenna Weathers, and #3025 Jacy Cortez. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on February 2nd, 2023 at 10:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 89860 Publish Dates: January 27, 2023.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Rd., Oakley, Ca 94561:

Timothy Mixon

Emily Ellyson

Rachel Couser

Maria Castro

The items to be sold include: Misc. Furniture, Clothes, Toys, Electronics, Household Items. All bids mist be placed prior to Auction posted end time.

The date of the sale will be 2/01 /23 @ 12:00 pm. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com Oakley Press No. 03-0477 89827 Publish Dates: January 20, 27, 2023.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale

All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by NorCal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 89829 Publication Dates: January 20, 2023 and January 27, 2023.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Nonis Pet Boutique and Grooming, at 1945 Contra Costa Blvd #B Pleasant Hill CA 94523. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 4/18/2019 under File No. 2019-0002553 by Deborah Cooper, 555 Escobar Street Martinez, CA 94563. This business was conducted as: An Individual. Signature: Adona Turner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/27/2022. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000009

The name of the business(es): YSELA’S ESTHETICS

Located at: 3720 SUNSET LN, SUITE A In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): YSELA ORALIA HOWLAND. 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: Ysela Oralia Howland, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/03/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/02/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

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NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000030

The name of the business(es): Cozy Little Cub Located at: 1315 WW 7th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Limny Castro). This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/25/2022. Signature of registrant: Limny Castro, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/3/2028 Antioch Press No.06-1617 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023.

Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

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Celebrate the lunar new year Feb. 4

Heritage High Chinese club to host a festival

To ring in the Lunar New Year, the Heritage High School Chinese Culture Club is hosting a festival in downtown Brentwood from 9 a.m.-1: p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4.

The festival will take place on Oak Street and act as a festival and street market, featuring local businesses and other Heritage High School clubs as vendors. Aside from the Chinese Culture Club, Heritage High School’s Polynesian Club and Korean Culture Club, along with Liberty High School’s FIL-AM club, will be in attendance.

The main feature – a Lion Dance performed by professional dancers at 9:30 a.m. – will be among the various activities such as an art zone for calligraphy and a spot where children can make paper lanterns.

Lunar New Year was recently proclaimed a state holiday by Gov. Gavin Newsom in light of the mass shooting in Monterey Park that killed 11 people during the city’s Lunar New Year celebration weekend.

Karina Chen, president and founder of the Chinese Culture Club, said the event also could be a way to remove the stigma associated with continued violence toward

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2022-0007110 The name of the business: Antioch Smoke Shop

Located at: 3708 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pam Sam And Richa 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 on12/29/2022 . Signature of registrant: Navdeep Kaur Kamboj, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/29/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2022-0006723 The name of the business(es): Vision Print & Co Located at: 2617 Carpinteria Dr In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alvaro Ivan Mercado. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/01/2022.

Signature of registrant: Alvaro Mercado, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/07/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/06/2027 Oakley Press No. 06-1617

Publish Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2022-0007097 The name of the business(es): 1. Legacy Coffee Roasters 2. OR Pro Audio Located at: 207 Manuel Ct In: Bay Point CA., is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Oscar Rojas. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA.

the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.

According to Ethnic Media Services, the word “Lunar” in Lunar New Year is not a fully accurate name for the holiday. The holiday follows the lunisolar calendar rather than just a lunar calendar. Solar patterns are included in a lunisolar calendar, as the lunar calendar is centered on 12 full moon cycles, which is 354 days.

But the Lunar New Year is not just the beginning of the lunisolar calendar. It is also

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Oscar Rojas, CEO/Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/29/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000069 The name of the business(es): Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Located at: 9724 Monticello Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): J.B. Walton LLC. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/16/2022. Signature of registrant: Jonathan Walton, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/05/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/04/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0006972 The name of the business(es): Tracerco US LLC Located at: 5750 Imhoff, Suite F In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Paul Hewitt. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership: DE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Paul Hewitt, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/21/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/22/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0006948 The name of the business: Greenwrld.co Located at: 90 Courter Lane In: Moraga CA 94556, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Madeline Mae Doane. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Madeline Doane, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/20/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/19/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000037 The name of the business(es): Opulent Spiritual Behavior Located at: 780 Oak Grove Rd. Apt. D211 In: Concord, CA 94518, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tasha Fawn Roe. 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: Tasha Roe, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/04/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/03/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000006 The name of the business(es): Rebecca Asch Consulting Located at: 3437 Citrus Avenue In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Capstone Government Affairs, 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 1/1/2023. Signature of registrant: Jared Asch, President. This statement

a celebration of many different cultures, including the Asian community, but is celebrated around the world.

Chen said the festival is not only a fundraiser for the club, but also a way to publicize Asian culture in Brentwood. “We wish to celebrate our culture and ethnicity here in Brentwood,” she said. “We would like to become recognized as a community here. We have our numbers, we are present, but we must show that and will do so through the festival.”

was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/03/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/02/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000033 The name of the business(es): Kasper Steffensen Consulting Located at: 1261 Locust St. #189 In: Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kasper Steffensen. 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: Kasper Steffensen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/04/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/03/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000164 The name of the business(es): Transpacific America Located at: 1015 Chamomile Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bruce Anderson Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/01/1994.

Signature of registrant: Bruce A Smith, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/10/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/10/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0006913 The name of the business: DHBOAZ Consulting Located at: 2331 Magnolia Bridge Drive

Despite being a time for celebration, the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community has had a difficult time celebrating their culture. Lunar New Year parades, often also known as Chinese New Year parades, were often the target for discriminatory practices during the 20th century. Many communities experienced xenophobia, violence, police interference or a banning of cultural goods, according to Ethnic Media Services.

Chen states that events like a local Lunar New Year Festival are the cornerstone in bringing everyone together and showing support for the AAPI community. “I believe there is a stigma around us as of recent; we are being represented in the media with such unfortunate news and hate,” she said. “It is so unfortunate that many family members were lost that day in Monterey Park during a holiday that places importance on families. We wish them well. Though scary, we are pushing through, we will spread kindness, festivity and warmth to everyone during this cold winter season. By hosting this festival, we hope to bring awareness and attention to our culture and not our stereotypes/hate, as well as support our small businesses during slower times.”

Donations can be made to the Chinese Culture Club via cash or check during the festival, or mailed to Heritage High School, noting it is for the Chinese Culture Club. For more information about the festival and the Chinese Culture Club, email them at chinesecclubhhs@gmail.com

In: San Ramon, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Daniel Brozewski 2. Heidi Boaz. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Daniel Brozewski, Coowner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/19/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/18/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273

Publish Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Susan Cho SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Susan Cho, Susan Seogene Cho CASE NUMBER: N23-0087 TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Susan Cho, Susan Seogene Cho filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present

Name: a. Susan Seogene Cho to Proposed Name: a. Susan Minhee Joo. 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: 04/10/2023 Time: 9:00 am 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: January 18 2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish

Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of California Self Storage Facilities Act sections 21700-21716, there being due and unpaid storage rent fees and costs. Notice is hereby given that the goods which are stored at BOATEL STORAGE will be sold at a public auction on 02/02/23 @ 11:30am at 5551 Bethel Island Rd Oakley, CA 94561

CASH ONLY The following is a brief description of the personal and/or business property to be sold. Including but not limited to household articles furniture, clothing, tools, toys, boxes of unknown contents, electronic equipment, appliances, contractor supplies, automotive

Unit# 90 Barnard, Casey

Unit# 197 Barnard, Casey

Unit# 212 Carpenter, Zack

Unit# 277 Coster, Frederick

Unit# 176 Gray, Louella

Unit# 20 Hose, Kathy

Unit# 57 Hose, Kathy

Unit# 288 Jones, Kathleen

Unit# 233 McArthur, Donald

Unit# 137 Rose, Celine

Unit# 100 Roxson, Danita

Unit# 149 Schmidt, Cindy

Unit# 203 Shelton, Rick

Unit# 44 Struve, Darby

Unit# 215 Uribe, Dionne

Storage Auction Experts, Bond #5860870 (209) 667-5797. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273.

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, 2023

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by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/09/2023. Signature of registrant: Tamera Reed, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/09/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/08/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000075

The name of the business(es): Deborah Anne Inc Located at: 3025 Torre Ramel Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Deborah Anne Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Deborah Maisterrena, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/06/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/05/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477

Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2022-0006851

The name of the business(es):

1. Cypress Self Storage

2. Cypress Road Self Storage Located at: 207 East Cypress Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cypress Road Self Storage 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 08/31/2017. Signature of registrant: John Lopuch, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/13/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477

Katie Hoellwarth. This business is conducted

Publish Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2023

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2023-0000128 The name of the business(es): KT Crystals And More Located at: 5685 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Tamera D Reed 2.
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Fuller ‘distressed’ by mutual aid policy

OAKLEY City Council member George Fuller has become known for his “contrarian” approach to city issues. On Tuesday night, Fuller made some pointed comments aimed at the neighbor up north. The hot button he pushed was police “mutual aid.”

The retired former Los Angeles police officer described his experience attending the NAACP East County Martin Luther King Day Prayer Breakfast in Pittsburg on Monday, Jan. 16.

Fuller told his colleagues of how he presented Oakley’s first proclamation celebrating MLK Day. What followed caused him to be “seriously distressed,” he said.

Fuller quoted Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe as saying, “Some cities just give proclamations but the city of Antioch means it.”

Fuller continued quoting Thorpe as saying, “We’ve put restrictions on our police use-of-control holds, that they now have a commission to oversee their police, and it has been so effective that the murder rate in the city is half what it was before. And they have no problem with the police because he implemented this…”

“He went on to say that there are now three Black council members on the City Council and he is going to make sure that this agenda is carried out. And the

City

Council

people who tried to get him recalled will be sorry.”

Fuller added, “My concern is ... three Black council members are going to receive personal admin assistants, the other two will not. Now we stay on our side and we’re very happy. What I’m concerned about is that we have a (police)

mutual aid agreement with the city of Antioch….I want to discuss what we can do to protect our officers… Our officers are professional. They’re trained. They recognize systemic racism. I don’t want our officers to go out there and find themselves in trouble. I don’t want to end an Oakley officer’s career by going up there

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Brentwood resident Phillip Arnold Jr. and his granddaughter to the lectern to receive the proclamation.

“Every time we’ve spoken, I’ve learned something new about you, about your history, about your contributions to Brentwood and beyond,” Meyer said while presenting the proclamation. “The things that Mr. Arnold has done to promote social justice and racial equity are beyond what anyone here could really understand.”

Arnold quipped that he was perhaps the only Brentwood resident older than the city itself, without divulging his age, before thanking the council for recognition of his efforts.

Then the City Council pivoted into the single public hearing item on the agenda: a two-year extension of the tentative subdivision map for the Cowell Ranch development project that was first approved in 2018. The

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the buffer condition insisted, “Our residents are looking for protection” from the noise and exhaust from vehicle lines at drive-through sites.

On the other side, councilmember George Fuller emphasized, “We’re denying people’s use of their own land.”

Representatives from Albertsons, the corporate owner of Safeway, also appeared before the Council to argue against the ordinance. Seth Furnam, a real estate representative, touted recent constructions of Bay Area Safeways showing off pictures of their gas pumps and large buildings.

Safeway has long considered build -

project, located south of Vineyards Parkway and east of Miwok Avenue, is the second phase of the Trilogy’s Barcelona active-adult, single-family, duplex residential neighborhood that already calls for 72 units on the opposite side of Marsh Creek Road. The extension was approved by a 4-1 vote with Jovita Mendoza dissenting.

Discussion of the mid-year budget and General Plan dominated the back half of the meeting, yielding the most promise in terms of developments residents could expect to see in the future. Topics touched on included potential restaurants coming to the area, such as Chick-Fil-A and Jollibee, and other resident-focused projects like the addition of pickleball courts to Creekside Park on Claremont Drive. Parks Manager Aaron Wanden said the courts could be expected to open as soon as April or May.

“I think I just heard screaming and dancing and yell-

ing a new store along Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue.

Debate among the council members also led to Fuller to again question a conflict of interest issue with Cole and other lawyers in his law firm that are involved in another drive-through lawsuit against the city.

Councilmember Hugh Henderson made the suggestion that the council hold off on any decision until the pending legal action is resolved. His motion passed 5-0. Williams expressed her frustration, “I hate that this has taken so long.”

City Manager Josh McMurray also delivered a report on the status of

to help save lives in the city of Antioch.”

Fuller ended by saying, …I was heading for a meeting with (City Manager) Josh McMurray and I was stepping out my front door and there was a person, not necessarily a person of color, who seemed to have a gun, so I called 911 and officers arrived and took care of it.” He then asked McMurray to include discussion of mutual aid at the next council meeting on police staffing levels.

On Wednesday, McMurray released a statement with Police Chief Paul Beard: “The Oakley Police Department has always adhered to police department policy when it comes to how to handle outside assistance to other agencies. In part, our policy reads ‘It is the policy of the Oakley Police Department to promptly respond to requests for assistance by other law enforcement agencies, subject to available resources and consistent with the applicable laws and policies of this department. Officers may respond to a request for emergency assistance, however, they shall notify a supervisor of their activity as soon as practicable.’ With that being said the Oakley Police Department has never taken a stance of cutting off aid to the Antioch Police Department, or any other department. I am an anti crime and pro police person. Part of being pro police means I support officers as a whole. We will always follow our policy and assist any department in need of our services.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

ing,” Bryant joked, adding that the status of the courts is one of the most frequent inquiries the council receives. Jan. 31 will see more parks and recreation developments kick off as the first community outreach meeting will be held that day for the future Sand Creek Sports Complex. The meeting would give residents a chance to voice their opinions on various design elements, such as grass versus artificial turf.

Other future items for the council to discuss in greater detail include the purchase of six unmanned aircrafts for the police department and for staff to look into whether or not a vacant building in the Streets of Brentwood shopping complex, formerly an REI retail location, could potentially be used as a youth development center.

The full council meeting can be watched online at https://bit.ly/3kGKZWT

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replacing the city’s cramped public library at Freedom High School.

A contractor from Management Partners offered their proposals for various ways to take a “public-private” approach combining a for-profit developing housing plan to fund a public development improvement project – in this case, a new library.

McMurray noted, “It’s a long process and we’ve got a lot of study to go through.” Several library proponents also lobbied the council to get behind the new report. Lorena Campos of the Friends of the Oakley Library group, and Allison McKee, the county librarian, touted a similar project that

is proceeding in Bay Point for a new 100,000-square-foot county public library branch, one that may end up costing nearly $20 million to finish.

McMurray also noted that financing solutions for their project are far from complete.

In other council action:

• A property owner’s appeal to the council over a $250 fireworks fine was rejected;

• It accepted the completion of the $75,000 repair of the Senior Center roof.

For more information: https:// www.ci.oakley.ca.us/

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HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE CHANGING TIDE OF THE ECONOMY

A guide to passive investments

How selling a home affects taxes

Risks and rewards of day trading

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Passive investing - a buy and hold strategy

Individuals looking to grow their money have many options at their disposal. For example, real estate is often cited as a wise investment, as the value of property has historically increased by a significant margin over the course of a lifetime, providing a substantial return all the while fulfilling the basic need for housing that everyone has. But buying property is not the only potentially lucrative long-term investment strategy.

A small percentage of investors may have the skill, savvy and iron stomach to excel with short-term investments. But most people feel more comfortable with less risky, long-term investments. For such individuals, one strategy worth considering is passive investing.

What is passive investing?

Passive investing utilizes a buy-andhold approach to gradually build wealth.

Short-term fluctuations in stock prices do not affect passive investors, as one of the principles of passive investing is that markets will post positive results over time. So passive investors do not react with alarm when prices temporarily drop, even if they drop a lot.

What is an index fund?

Index funds are one of the most recognizable forms of passive investing. The investment experts at Vanguard, the company that first started offering index funds, note that an index fund contains a preselected collection of hundreds or even thousands of stocks

or bonds or a combination of both. The theory behind this is that, even if one stock or bond is performing poorly, another within the portfolio is doing well, thus minimizing losses and saving investors the time and effort of tracking, as well as buying and selling, individual stocks or bonds.

Diversification and passive investing

Conventional investment wisdom has long touted the benefits of diversification when investing. When investors put all of their eggs in one basket, they could then lose all of their investments if the value of that investment

goes south. As previously noted, index funds include a collection of stocks, bonds or both, thus providing investors with sufficient diversification that can serve as something akin to a safety net when the values of certain stocks or bonds within the portfolio dip. Though no investment strategy can claim it is free of risk, passive investing through a vehicle such as an index fund can be a low-risk way to grow wealth over time.

Criticisms of passive investing

The investment resource Investopedia cites lack of flexibility and smaller potential returns as two significant drawbacks of passive investing. Passive investment funds are limited to a predetermined set of investments that don’t often vary, if at all. That might not sit well with individuals who prefer a more active and flexible approach to investing.

Big returns also are less likely with passive investment funds, as these funds are designed to track the market, not beat it by a wide margin. Individuals with long-term investment strategies likely won’t be turned off by this, though those looking for bigger rewards (which, notably, carry bigger risk) may be underwhelmed by the returns on passive funds.

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Don’t forget about this when selling your home

One issue that pops up regularly from clients and friends revolves around the sale of a personal residence.

It used to be that you could roll over the capital gain from your personal residence to a new home as long as the new home cost more than the old home’s sale price. That allowed you to defer the gain from the old residence into the tax basis of the new home. But this was just a deferral of the gain, not an exclusion.

At some point when you sold that property, you would have to pay tax on the final gain, which, due to increases in value, could be huge, unless you bought another home and deferred the capital gain again.

But there was a $125,000 exclusion that was available for folks older than 55. As you might expect, there were lots of provisions dealing with issues like holding period, partial business use, etc. But all that changed in 1998 and was replaced by a new set of rules included in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. But there are still a lot of folks who think this old rule is still in place.

Effective in 1998, the new basic rule is this: If during the five-year period ending on the date of sale you own and use your old home for at least two years as your principal residence, you can exclude up to $250,000 of the capital gain if single, and up to $500,000 of capital gain if you are married.

There is no rollover of gain anymore and no age requirement for the exclusion. Even if there is no taxable gain, you still have to report the sale of your tax return though. And, just as in the past, there are numerous provisions dealing with partial business/rental use and other circumstances.

There are lots of wrinkles in the law. People who try to figure it out on their

own often end up scratching their heads. If you are thinking about selling your home and have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I am here to help.

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“It’s more gambling than anything else”

Day trading in the COVID-19 world

Making money on the stock market for non-professionals is often a high-wire act. For day traders, it’s often a passion measured in minutes.

In theory, the basic philosophy of day trading, a form of speculation where a trader buys and sells securities within the same day to make a short-term profit, sounds simple enough. With a goal of making money off the markets by profiting on short-term price changes, the idea is enticing enough that many individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown and social distancing measures forced an upswing with day trading due to the economic shutdown and those looking to make supplemental income, according to www.money.com.

Stock phone applications such as Robinhood and Webull introduced the stock market to the general public making it more easily accessible and therefore trade stocks, currencies, and other assets with just a few clicks of a button.

However, while the idea of day trading as a means to make a supplemental income

sounds alluring, the shifts and uncertainty of the economy today paint a different picture of the individual day trader than during the height of the pandemic.

“By and large, the answer is not good,” said Senior Financial Advisor David Roche of Brentwood. “It is fine when the markets are strong. But it’s more gambling than anything else.”

Day traders often make many trades in one day, and close out positions in that same day, meaning they sell every share of stock that they owned for the day back into cash to keep their liquidity for the following day

of day trading. One can make money in the stock market by buying a particular stock low and selling it high for a profit, or “shorting” a stock by borrowing a stock at a high price and selling it back when the price of a stock goes down. Day traders do this all day from the start of the stock market at 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

According to James Unno. a local stock market enthusiast, day traders are more successful when they know when to get out of a stock, even when they are in a profiting position, and who know when not to get greedy.

“Day traders utilize even the minute changes in a particular stock, sometimes a matter of cents up or down on a stock price to try and make a profit,” said Unno. “The smartest traders are the ones who know when to cut their losses to get out of a losing stock position, which is the hardest thing to do because most people usually wait too long in a position hoping for the stock price to move back up in profit. I think unless you are fairly knowledgeable on how to read stock graphs and charts, most day traders, in general, lose over time. In day trading, yes, you have an opportunity to make a lot of money quickly, but also have the potential to lose a lot of money fairly quickly as well.”

According to www.daytradereview. com, while 9.6 million people around the world are active traders, many of whom are younger than 35, only 15% of day traders survive longer than three years. Additionally, 97 percent of day traders lose money in the long run, with 80% of day traders losing money within the first year alone. Only the top 1 percent beat the market. According to Gunther Karger, a columnist with American Business City Journals, day trading gained popularity after the deregulation of commissions in the United States in 1975,

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the advent of electronic trading platforms in the 1990s, and with the stock price volatility during the dot-com bubble

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals tried day trading due to the lockdown, social distancing, as well as to replace lost income. Companies that profited from the COVID-19 economic shutdown like Amazon.com, due to stores being closed and enabling people to shop online, Netflix due to people staying home to binge watch shows, and Peleton due to the closure of gyms and health clubs. According to Roche, however, the paradigm has shifted as the more aggressive companies are coming back down to earth, while the more “blue chip” companies like energy, oil, gas, and food are coming back and performing stronger. However, soaring inflation over the past year has been causing problems for many worldwide.

“It has taken the wind out of the sails for a lot of investors,” said Roche. “Stocks were down. Bonds were down. Real estate was down. Last year was the last year since 1969 that stocks and bonds were both down simultaneously. It was a rarity. The hope for everyone in 2023 is that inflation gets under control and interest rates stop being raised. That’s the hope across the board in every sector from first time home buyers, to developers, to security investors.”

According to Unno, inflation and the state of the economy don’t affect how one can make money, but they can be a good indicator of the overall direction of the stock

market in which inflation usually acts as a negative driving force.

“Just know in general, interest rate increases and inflation are very bad for the stock market,” said Unno. “The Federal Reserve is trying to combat inflation by increasing interest rates, so this is a controlled slowing down of the economy. The danger is increasing the interest rates too high and too fast, which would lead to a further stock market down trend and significant loss of jobs. The worst-case scenario is we go into another recession or even further depression or stagnation.”

Going forward, the general advice amongst financial advisers, stock brokers, and stock market enthusiasts alike all remain similar, reminding individuals to be smart and careful with their money and future, because decisions on investments should always align with goals.

“Personally, I think holding cash or liquidity is the best thing to do in this current environment,” Unno said. “Also, if you are new to investing, right now would actually be an opportune time to slowly dip your feet into the market since so many stock prices have dropped to pre-pandemic levels if you want to buy and hold stocks longterm. Bonds and CDs are also a good place to invest your money currently since interest rates are going up.”

Added Roche, “Make sure you have a long-term plan. Check in with your financial adviser. Make sure you are on track for what your goals are, and not to lose sight of what those long-term goals are.”

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HAVE YOU REVIEWED YOUR WILL/TRUST DOCUMENTS RECENTLY? IF NOT, YOU ARE NOT ALONE

When was the last time you reviewed your trust/will? If your answer is when you first signed the document, you are not alone.

Once an estate plan is completed, many of us fail to review those documents for years, if at all. It is important to review your documents occasionally, but especially during major life events such as marriages, divorces, births and especially when a family member dies.

At a minimum, you should review your estate plan every 3-5 years to make sure they still correctly reflect your wishes.

Here are some pitfalls of an outdated will/trust:

1)  Do you know who your trustee/executor is and is that person still the right person for the job?

2)  Are your children older now compared to when the trust/will was signed? If so, how mature are they, and are the trust terms relating to your children still correct?

3)  Have your assets increased? With increased wealth comes complexity, and a review of your estate plan is in order.

4)  Do you still live in the same state? Each state has their own laws regarding wills/trusts, so a

move to a new state requires a review of your estate plan.

5)  Are there charities/religious institutions that you did not consider at the time of signing your documents that you are now passionate about?

6)  Do your loved ones know about your distribution plan after death and/or do they know whom to contact upon death? A letter of instruction placed with your estate plan documents makes it easier for all involved once you pass away. The letter should include a list of assets and updated names, addresses and phone numbers of all persons named in your estate plan documents who have decision-making power.

I highly recommend discussing these issues with an estate planning attorney. We work with people who have existing wills/trusts on a regular basis, and can certainly review them to make sure they still work for you and the ever-changing needs of your family.

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

A common issue in second marriages or where couples are not married is what will happen to the family home on the death of the first person. This is especially true if only one person is on title to the real property. There are a couple of different ways to handle this issue. One option is for the surviving spouse or partner to have a right to occupy the property during the remainder of their lifetime. In this case, the surviving spouse or partner would not have any ownership interest in the real property and would not be on title to the real property. Usually, during the period of occupancy, title to the real property is held by the trustee of the deceased person’s trust. The right to occupy is a personal right and therefore cannot be sold or transferred. The person with the right to occupy may or may not have responsibility for expenses related to the property. The right to occupy is also sometimes used to help adult children who need additional time to save money or resolve other issues.

A second option is for the surviving spouse or partner to have a life estate in the real property. Unlike a right to occupy, a life estate is a form of legal title to the property which the holder can sell. If the spouse or partner needs to move, they then have the “right” to sell their interest in the real property i.e. the value of the remaining life to a third party. Depending on the relationship with the other beneficiaries,

the couple may want the surviving spouse to have a life estate to avoid any dispute with the remainder beneficiaries as to the rights of the surviving spouse.

Whether you choose to include a right to occupy or a life estate in your estate plan, it is very important to address issues surrounding the occupancy. The most common issues are the payment of expenses on the property, who may occupy the property, what will happen during any period of absence and the right to sell the property if the surviving spouse only has a right to occupy the property. Given the issues involved, the couple should consider having an agreement separate and apart from the owner’s trust outlining the intentions of the parties which can be signed by the party who will have the right to occupy or be receiving the life estate interest.

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Prices continue to rise and consumers can explore various ways to stick to their spending budgets.

How to confront frequent increases in costs of living

Prices on the majority of goods and services have increased significantly over the last year-plus. Financial analysts report that inflation has reached heights that haven’t been seen in 41 years. According to the United States Department of Labor, the consumer price index, which measures changes in how much Americans pay for goods and services, rose 0.4 percent in September.

As prices have soared, families’ budgets are being pushed. What can people do in the face of rising costs on items they need, including those who may be on fixed incomes? These suggestions may help.

♦ Frequently review your budget. Keep track of how much items cost right now. Document all spending by writing down a list of weekly expenses or utilizing any number of free budgeting apps available. Tracking what is going out may make it easier to cut costs on less essential items, such as streaming services or gym memberships.

♦ Contact service providers. You may be able to negotiate better deals with a service provider, such as a mobile phone company

or a cable television provider, if they learn you are considering leaving. If they can’t work out a deal, go with the less expensive provider. You can always switch back at the end of the term if you desire.

♦ Stop automatic payments. Having subscriptions and other bills automatically deducted from your checking account is convenient, but those rising costs may be overlooked. By viewing your bill and paying it each month, you can see where costs have increased and where you might need to rethink services.

♦ Carpool to work or school. Reduce expenditures on gasoline by sharing the costs with another person. Determine if public transportation is more costeffective than driving to work or school each day.

♦ Consider alternative retailers. Brand loyalty to one supermarket or a particular retailer is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Nowadays it is wise to comparison shop across various stores to figure out where you’re getting the best deal. Venture into stores you may not have considered previously. Divide your shopping list by store category, visiting several for different items if it leads to big savings.

♦ Unplug, literally and figuratively. Cut down on energy costs by unplugging items when not in use. Reduce dependence on devices to further stem costs on electricity and gas-powered appliances.

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Mortgage rates could level off this year

CHRIS CAMPOS

Oh, the good old days of November 2012. If you were lucky enough to take out a mortgage then you were likely paying a record low interest rate of 3.35%. Or, if you were cursed by buying a house in 1981, you might be lucky to get an interest rate of 18.5%.

According to a report in Forbes, rates for home loans seemed to be on a relentless climb in 2022, now sitting at double what they were a year ago. But a steady decline in rates the past two months have convinced more economists that rates could level off through early 2023, barring an economic downturn.

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, down from 6.33% in the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. While mortgage rates climbed a bit at the end of December, rates are still lower than last year’s peak of 7.08% on Nov. 10 and Oct. 27 — the highest rate in more than 20 years.

Consumer Price Index numbers were released last week, and they came in exactly as expected. It should have been lower except for shelter costs posted their highest monthly numbers since 1985. This baffled economists.

Ranae Callaway, a mortgage loan originator for Homebridge Financial Service in Brentwood, said Tuesday, “For the month of December, we had the highest month-over-month increase in shelter costs. This is going from November 2021 to December 2022, and it posted the hottest increase in gain between rents and housing … Housing prices are down 0.5% month over month, rental prices are down 0.8% month over month. However, shelter is showing up 0.8%. There will be

a catch-up period and it will take some time. This is referred to as ‘lagging’.”

Callaway added, “As we go through the months and we get through the first half of the year, we will start to see the shelter costs go down. Once the shelter cost numbers catch up, we will see a meaningful reduction in inflation since 39% of core inflation numbers are shelter costs. And as we know, interest rates are driven by inflation. If we see this meaningful reduction in inflation, we will see a meaningful reduction in interest rates. Most housing experts say they’re hopeful that interest rates will level off in 2023 to around 5% to 6%, but others say the increases will likely continue into early 2023 until inflation is lower.”

Here’s how other experts predict market conditions will affect the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage in the coming months:

♦ National Association of Realtors senior economist and director of forecasting, Nadia Evangelou: “If inflation continues to slow down–and this is what we expect for 2023–mortgage rates may stabilize below 6% in 2023.” Many buyers want to believe that the 3% may come again, however, we don’t expect to see that.

♦ Freddie Mac: Forecasts the average 30year mortgage rate to start at 6.6% in the first quarter 2023 and end up at 6.2% in the fourth quarter 2023.

♦ David Meyer, BiggerPockets “On the Market” podcast host and VP of data and analytics, said recently that while mortgage rates will likely remain volatile for the next several months, they should average below their recent peak of 7% for 2023.

♦ Erik Martin of Mortgage Reports wrote recently, “The experts we polled expect average 30-year mortgage rates to land anywhere between 5.0% and 9.31% in 2023 — a huge potential range.

♦ Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “Long-term rates have already peaked. We expect that 30-year mortgage rates will end 2023 at 5.2%.”

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