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Economy. When Gov. Gavin Newsom suddenly lifted the Bay Area’s regional shelter-in-place order last week, the county reverted to the purple, or most restrictive, tier in that plan. The same was true for 53 other counties in the state. Currently reported at 28.1, the case rate peaked at 49.3 on Jan. 8. It remains more than four times higher than the level required for the county to enter into the less restrictive red tier. And while the current number has dropped 43% since early January, it is still significantly higher than the peak of 19 that occurred in mid-July during the summer spike.

BRENTWOOD City officials are continuing to offer available resources to Brentwood’s homeless, while juggling the wider community’s complaints of unsheltered encampments serving as hubs for garbage, drug use, crime and filth. Brentwood Police Captain Doug Silva estimates that there are 31 homeless people in the city and three recurring encampments — along the railroad tracks behind the BART Park and Ride on Walnut Boulevard; below the overpass at Sand Creek Road at O’Hara Avenue; and under the Highway 4 overcrossing at Old Sand Creek Road on the east and Heidorn Ranch Road on the west. A stabbing took place at the Brentwood Park and Ride on Walnut Boulevard on Jan. 18, and the victim was flown to John Muir Medical Center with a stab wound to the upper torso. While Silva agrees the areas show evidence of assaults, theft, environmental and health hazards, drug use, illegal dumping and fires, certain legal restrictions and other issues complicate long-term resolutions. “We’re doing as well as we can within the limits of the law,” said Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden. Silva said the department keeps close tabs on in-town homeless, frequently visiting them to gain insight on their unique situations and ensure that they are aware of available county resources, which includes a 24-hour information line that connects needy individuals

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BRENTWOOD The Contra Costa County Planning Commission recently upheld a decision to grant a land-use permit to one unincorporated Brentwood commercial cannabis cultivation operation, while pulling back plans to grant one to a similar business. The seven-member planning body unanimously ruled the indoor Lifted Spirit Collective project (planned for 5930 Balfour Road) may proceed. But in a separate 4-3 vote, the commission decided Diablo Valley Farms (situated at 4425 Sellers Ave.) should be halted, since it sits just 170 feet east of Brentwood’s Sunset Park. County Principal Planner Telma Moreira granted land-use permits to both

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s sunset approaches, stratocumulous clouds build in the east, as seen from the Summer Lake walking trail in Oakley, Tuesday, Feb. 2. The winter storms continued earlier in the week, but forecasters expect brighter skies over the weekend.

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COVID-19 rates falling, vaccinations rising “ There is no higher priority in Contra

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REGIONAL By all indications, Contra Costa County is emerging from the winter COVID-19 spike that started in mid-October and raged on through November, December and early January. “We know that our daily case rate is starting to fall, which is a trend that we’re seeing in Contra Costa County,” said Anna Roth, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) director during the Feb. 2 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting. “We do feel that we’re on the back side of the winter wave.” While there are strong signs of

Costa County than delivering COVID19 vaccine to as many eligible residents as possible, as quickly as possible.

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Diane Burgis Board of Supervisors chair improvement, the county remains a long way from being out of the woods. “The chance for another surge in California is real,” said Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary for the California Department of Health and Human Services. “It’s still circulating,

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COVID is, in our communities. While our case rates are down, they’re not low.” The number of new cases per day per 100,000 residents is one of the measures used to determine a county’s tier assignment within the state’s Blueprint for a Safer

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Downtown businesses to install outdoor patio covers by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Outdoor eating and drinking at downtown Brentwood establishments will soon become more appealing. Permanent outdoor covers with can lights and ceiling fans will be installed at 11 downtown restaurants and pubs along First and Oak streets. “Not only will it give us outdoor seating areas safe from the environment for all restaurants and pubs downtown, but going forward my vision was to help downtown have an identity where you can eat year-round, out of the elements,” said Pete Jacoway, Downtown Brentwood Coalition president. The uniform sheltering will extend 12 feet, from the restaurant or pub buildings out to the sidewalk. The shelters are planned to go up at Chelsea; Imperiale Beer Project; Zephyr Grill & Bar; Crown & Crow; Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company; MJ’s Downtown Cafe and Bakery; 311 Oak Street Pub; Sweeney’s Grill and Bar; Rubiano’s Brentwood; Brentwood

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Storm damages marina and ministry by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

REGIONAL When harbormaster Curtis Gee saw the forecast for Tuesday, Jan. 26, he knew it had the potential to mean trouble for the New Life Marina on Bethel Island. But even he didn’t know how much trouble the first major storm of the season would bring. Before the night was out, the marina’s largest floating dock – weighing more than 100,000 pounds – would be blown out of the water. All that would be left was a pile of splintered wreckage resting upside down on a nearby levee. “At 5 or 6 p.m., I saw that the weather had changed from winds at 25 miles per hour to somewhere in the 40s to 50s,” said Gee. “It was just out of nowhere. I was just checking two hours earlier, because I’m always checking, and I was seeing 25 miles per hour, which is normal out here. It’s what we get every day. When I saw 45, it was alarming because the forecasts are usually low when they predict the storms. So when I see 45, I think 50 to 55 is possible. That scared me, because we never really see that.” As the storm built, Gee walked the docks at 9:30 Tuesday night checking for damage. He set his alarm to repeat the process at 10:30. When the alarm went off, something told Gee to stay inside. “I was praying, and I felt like I wasn’t supposed to go down there at 10:30,” explained Gee. “The dock blew over at 10:30.”

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New Life Marina, seen here with harbormaster Curtis Gee, suffered significant damage when a winter storm brought high winds to Bethel Island on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Just five minutes later, Gee got the call that the G Doc had been flipped over by the wind. His immediate concern was for two people staying on boats in the marina when the storm struck. “I came up here and started screaming, but I could only barely hear myself, so I knew they couldn’t hear me,” Gee said. “I made contact with the one lady, but when I couldn’t make contact with the other man, I had to call the police. We finally made con-

tact with Steve Bernhard who rode out the storm on his boat the entire night.” Once it was determined that there were no injuries, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Gee evacuated the marina due to the building materials that were still being blown about in the strong winds. Gee estimated his losses at somewhere between $250,000 and $500,000. The marina carries liability insurance, but insuring the dock was, he said, prohibitively expen-

sive. A GoFundMe page established to help offset the cost of the damage. Revenue from the marina is used to fund the New Life Dream Center (NLDC). According to the center’s website, the center treats individuals suffering from chemical dependence and substance abuse. “The marina solely exists to help fund and sustain our discipleship program that exists to help men and women get back on their feet,” wrote Laura Gee, NLDC president and women’s director. “G Dock housed our biggest boat slips and brought in the most revenue for the program. Without the revenue and with the unimaginable destruction that occurred, we are in a seriously compromised position. We are still recovering from the last hit we took a little over a year ago when severe weather conditions ripped through A Dock.” Despite the setback, Curtis Gee said he is confident the marina and ministry will continue. “We’re hoping that we can rally together, because what we do is help people,” he said. “All of our profits go into nonprofits. Our idea is to give people a new life. Having this loss puts this in jeopardy. We’re trying to tell people what we do so that maybe they can help in any way. This is not going to stop anything that we do, but it’s going to make it harder. We haven’t lost faith. We’re positive. We know where our faith resides.” To visit the GoFundMe page for the New Life Dream Center, go to http://bit.ly/ thepress_NLDC. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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REGIONAL A local group that has dedicated itself to helping the community is calling for the community’s help. Team Jesus Outreach Ministries, a nonprofit organization that partners with various local groups to distribute food to those in need, has outgrown its space. Leaders hope to raise enough donations to acquire a facility. “We have over 25 groups that come to my house to pick up food over the whole week,” said Flori Paniagua, founder. “Our main challenge is that we operate out of my home garage. We have grown so much in such little time that my garage is too small to meet our needs. We hope to find a warehouse where we can operate out of and better serve the community ... We’re looking for a place with a garage door that you can roll up. Later on, like to get refrigeration set up to accommodate what food we get.” Paniagua said that her team receives food from local grocery stores, noting the community can most help through monetary donations of any amount. They also hope to secure partnerships with large companies looking for a way to give back. Team Jesus Outreach currently partners with such groups as White Pony Express and Genuine Giving and is gearing up to coordinate with food banks as well.

Concha Perez of Genuine Giving said the food brings blessings to the community. “More than anything (the food) has lifted everybody’s spirits. It’s given everybody hope that there’s somewhere to go for this food,” Perez said. “A lot of people ask, ‘What are the qualifications? How do I (get food)?’ And we say, ‘Just come. Everyone’s welcome. Your qualification is you’re living through a pandemic – we’re living through hard times’ ... That’s the only qualification that we say there is.” Through the weekly distributions, Paniagua said they see various individuals in need, along with church pastors who bring the food to the homeless. Team Jesus further welcomes those who wish to volunteer to contact 925-301-7758 or visit https://teamjesusoutreach.org/contact-us. “This is the Lord’s work,” she said. “I am just a vessel to what He is doing … Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are in need of food.” Team Jesus Outreach Ministries distributes food three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Follow the group’s Facebook page for updates on locations and times at https:// www.facebook.com/TeamJesusOutreachMinistries. To donate, visit https:// teamjesusoutreach.org/donate. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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With more people working and schooling from home, they are finding out just how loud their home is. Barking dogs, your neighbor using a leaf blower, road noise, etc. were mild annoyances before COVID. But now that we are home more they are becoming major issues to be dealt with. Students are having trouble concentrating and Zoom meetings become unwieldy when there is too much background noise. So what can be done? The obvious solution is to reduce the offending sound in the first place, but that’s not always possible if it’s out of your control. So how can you reduce the sound level inside your home? Here are some suggestions: If a home is vacant, consider having it staged. Even adding just a few pieces of furniture, plants or rugs can help reduce the echo. Add towels in the kitchen and bathrooms, the fluffier the better. Hard surfaces are the worst for reflecting sound. Add rugs with sound-absorbing fabric underneath. Consider furniture covered in fabric rather than slick wood or metal. Add wall

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Brentwood resident Marla Luckhardt, seen here as Mary of Peter, Paul and Mary, has spent the COVID-19 quarantine entertaining others with her over 200 videos of performers and celebrities.

Marla Luckhardt or to dedicate to someone she knows. She learns the words by playing the tune on repeat, then sets the stage with props she has collected from her closet and online sales. “I try to make them good,” Luckhardt said. “We keep improving. We started in the house, and we have moved into the garage. Ernie put up these things in the garage that have rollers, and he pushes a button and a different background comes down, and he’s hooked up lights and speakers and all this other stuff in the ceiling.” While Ernie masterminds the sets, Luckhardt dresses the mannequins, chooses wigs and tries to mimic the artists’ body movements, noting she is not an impersonator, but an impressionist. She said she tries to stick with songs from the ’40s, ’50, ’60s or ’70s, since those are what her audience prefers, but she has done one Niki Minaj song and even donned an inflatable horse to lip sync Garth Brooks. Luckhardt is approaching 200 videos and has all past videos available to the public on her Facebook page, including her subjects. Through personal acquaintances, Luckhardt said she learned both Linda Ronstadt and Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary have seen themselves parodied and enjoyed the experience. As a proud Woodstock attendee, she said she was careful to include artists from the original show like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Joan Baez. She rode a Big Wheels tricycle while lip syncing Arlo Guthrie and donned faux

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sideburns to channel The Blues Brothers. “I would say The Beach boys, Janis Joplin and Linda Rondstadt were my favorites,” she said. “They were fun.” Among Marla’s fans is Susannah Meyer, state senate senior district representative and Brentwood city councilmember. A longtime friend of Luckhardt, Meyer said the two met while working in the East County Senior Coalition and kept in touch, often utilizing each other as resources to make connections for people in need. Meyer stated she has enjoyed watching Luckhardt’s videos evolve and looks forward to each new post. “The idea is a simple one – lip syncing to a variety of songs, often at the suggestion of her followers,” Meyer said. “They work because she is truly not afraid to take anything on and has no concern about putting herself out there and looking silly. Dif-

ferent genres, eras, songs she’s never heard of before, and a huge amount of personal dedications, including a couple I requested. She has people watching from all over, and I am one who waits for the videos each day to bring a bit of lighthearted fun into my daily routine.” Luckhardt shared that she will keep turning out videos for her fans for the foreseeable future. “The videos are done in good humor and with love,” she said. “They are not supposed to be serious. I have people all over the world watching them, they even show them during happy hour at the Commons at Dallas Ranch. It’s just fun.” To watch a collection of Luckhardt’s videos, visit her Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/marla.luckhardt. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Nov. 12, 1925 – Jan. 21, 2021 Jo passed peacefully with her loving daughter by her side. Of Irish descent and a native of Byron, Jo was the daughter of John and Cassie Armstrong. She was raised on a dryland ranch near Byron Hot Springs; the famous barn with the American flag beside Vasco Road still stands, a landmark of the family homestead. The baby of her family, Jo had four older brothers who adored her. Jo attended the one-room school at Byron Hot Springs through the eighth grade, riding her horse, Snowball, to school. She graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1943. Jo met her husband, Vernon Allen, when he was stationed at Byron Hot Springs (Camp Tracy), which held captive high-ranking German and Japanese soldiers during the war. Vern and Jo were married on March 11, 1944. They started their family in 1945 and built their home on Third Street in Brentwood in 1953. Vern was a plumber by trade, a volunteer firefighter and an avid hunter and fisherman. Jo kept an immaculate home and was a dental assistant for 20 years at an office down the block. In their younger days, Jo and Vern were a fixture at local functions, dancing into the night with friends, with the party often culminating in their small kitchen with coffee, eggs, sausage and fried potatoes. They raised two children and to their four grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren, provided a sanctuary of unconditional love, life lessons, cartoons and a never-ending supply of ice cream, waffles, and toast.

Have you or someone you know reached a “milestone”? If so, we’d like to know about it! Examples of a milestone: Achievements, Anniversaries, Births, Birthdays, Graduations, Jo was a storyteller and local historian. She could verbally chronicle the family tree of everyone in the Brentwood/Byron area. She had a remarkable memory even in her last days. Jo was often interviewed about life in East County in the 20th century; many of her memories made it into print at the Historical Society, thanks to her nieces Kathy and Shirley. Jo had a quick and sometimes bawdy wit. She loved to sing. She was a content person with a strong constitution. Thanks to the dedicated caretaking by her daughter, Sharyn, she was able to fulfill her wish of living in her home until the end of her life. She was preceded in death by her loyal husband of 58 years, Vern, in 2001. She never remarried but had alternate love affairs with Alex Trebek and Lawrence Welk, depending on the night of the week.

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Remembering Woodstock and better times Every article I have written in the last 10 months or so, I wrote with the hope of bringing lightness to a pretty dark time. No need to list all the inconveniences and fears that we are experiencing during these bizarre days, so I thought this week I’d share one of my Senior favorite memories orner with you in as much detail as I can recall. As Joe Friday on Dragnet would say, “Just the facts, ma’am, just the facts.” My saga has three parts. I have the first part remarkably Marla down pat and the Luckhardt last chapter as well. But there was a big fat hole in the middle that no amount of brain scratching or Googling helped. With old skip tracing skills learned from working at a bank in my youth, I located somebody who could bridge the gap to my story. Unfortunately, the subject of my story has passed on but his enthusiastic fan base, me included, lives on. There is a Facebook fan page, and I proposed my dilemma there. These wonderful fellow hippies and fans jumped on and the gap was closed. Woodstock was a marvelous experience, and the first man on stage was a reluctant and soft-spoken folk singer named Richie Havens. Not scheduled until later in the day, the scheduled first act was delayed due to the traffic, so Havens was shuffled onto the stage in front of almost 500,000 fans with only an acoustic guitar and his voice. I am not delusional and realize the first chapter of this short trilogy is just a prelude to the good stuff, even though he was out of sequence and had to play a longer set than planned, it turned out to be a most memorable performance but pretty intimidating for him. Fast forward to 1970 and the eerily mysterious festival that never was. A slew of acts, including the Grateful Dead, John Sebastian and The Kinks didn’t show because of a local court order, although the particulars of that order are vague. The Mountaindale, New York outdoor music and film festivals, known as Worth Point, were to run from July through August. Even though all shows were canceled, Havens, who arrived by helicopter just before dawn, decided to hang around and play at the impromptu

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“People’s Party” for the kids that made the trip. He looked up at the sky and started playing his amazing version of The Beatles’ hit “Here Comes the Sun” as the sun did just that. It was magical. I was a 19-year-old mesmerized by his grace. Spin the hands of time forward to 1979 when this Brooklyn and Long Island girl was living in California for about a year. The Berkeley Theater advertised a Havens concert with The Unknown Comic, Murray Langston as the opening act. I jumped at the opportunity to see Havens again. From his “Gong Show” fame, Langston wore a paper sack over his head, ergo the unknown part, and told corny jokes. After his set, I made a mad dash to the ladies room so I would not miss a note of Havens. Headed into the lobby, I literally bumped into the singer, and he was as gracious as I remembered. We chatted for a few moments, and I reminded him of that song that touched the small crowd at Mountaindale so many years ago. He smiled, hugged me and was off to perform. As the band tuned up, Havens turned around and said, “Hold on guys, this is for my friend.” He then picked up that acoustic guitar and played “Here Comes the Sun.” I could feel the tears well up as I knew it was for me. It was by far the best experience I ever had at a concert, including maybe even Woodstock! Memories are so important, especially now. The times that were more normal are no longer taken for granted, and music brings so many of these wonderful recollections back all the time. Crank up your favorite tunes, dance in your living room, smile and recall a gentler time. I guarantee they will return soon, and we can start making more memories, together again. Stay safe, stay well and PEACE. Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

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BRENTWOOD Jan. 7, 3:43 a.m. A person called to report mail theft on Corte Vista Street. The reporting person said an unknown subject took mail from their mailbox, then left in an unknown vehicle. The reporting person drove around their neighborhood afterward and saw many open mailboxes. Jan. 7, 7:24 a.m. A person called to report their 2016 white Dodge crew cab work truck with a black toolbox was taken sometime during the night from Holly Oak Court. Jan. 7, 8:53 a.m. A person called authorities to report their ex had texted and left them a voicemail in violation of a restraining order. Jan. 7, 10:03 a.m. Mail was found near the intersection of Chianti and Castellina courts. Jan. 7, 11:20 a.m. Authorities received a report unknown persons were taking items from a residence on Larkspur Lane. The reporting person requested an officer come and secure the location. Jan. 7, 12:46 p.m. An accident with injuries occurred on Griffith Lane between the reporting person and their neighbor. The reporting person wanted to make a report because he said his neighbor was changing his story. Jan. 7, 7:38 p.m. Two adult subjects took perfume from a store on Lone Tree Way. One subject was dressed all in black, and the other wore a red jacket with a number five on the back. They left with a person in a white jumpsuit. Jan. 8, 7:43 a.m. A person called authorities to report the side back window of their black GMC Yukon was broken, and clothes and a suitcase were taken from the car where it was parked on Valdry Court. Jan. 8, 11:52 a.m. An employee from a business on Sand Creek Road called authorities to report an adult male wearing a black beanie, a red and black scarf, a black puffy jacket, light colored blue jeans and red shoes took seven pairs of shoes and left on foot. Jan. 8, 12:02 p.m. A person on Craig Court called authorities to report a restraining order violation. Jan. 8, 12:22 p.m. A person called from Pebble Beach Drive to report their vehicle’s registration tags had been taken. Jan. 8, 12:49 p.m. Authorities received a report a man and a woman took $329 of merchandise from a business on Sand Creek Road. Jan. 8, 1:01 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard when two adult males took over $1,000 of merchandise from a store. The subject left in a red truck with a black Honda motorcycle in the back. Jan. 8, 3:36 p.m. A person called authorities from Brentwood Boulevard to report their coworker was behaving inappropriately.

Jan. 8, 4:49 p.m. Three men and one woman were reportedly taking items from a business on Sand Creek Road. They left in a gray Toyota truck. Jan. 8, 6:45 p.m. A woman called authorities to report she had pulled up to her residence on Craig Court when her neighbor yelled and cursed at her. She said she did not trust her neighbor and did not want to get out of her car, even though the neighbor had not left her own property. Jan. 8, 7:56 p.m. Authorities received a report an adult male took a tray of sunglasses from a business on Sand Creek Road and left on foot. Jan. 8, 8:36 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported at the intersection of Grant Street and Dunbarton Drive.

OAKLEY Jan. 10, 9:35 a.m. A barking dog was reported on the 400 block of Almondtree Circle. Jan. 10, 11:20 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at the intersection of Bayview Drive and Bayside Way. Jan. 10, 11:46 a.m. A vehicle was towed from the 40 block of Amador. Jan. 10, 12:10 p.m. A California Vehicle Code moving violation was reported at the intersection of Teakwood and Fernwood drives. Jan. 10, 12:16 p.m. Harassment was reported on the 20 block of Minaret Road. Jan. 10, 12:51 p.m. A vehicle was towed from the 900 block of Almaden Circle. Jan. 10, 12:55 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported at O’Hara Park Middle School. Jan. 10, 12:57 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Cypress Grove Community Park. Jan. 10, 1:18 p.m. A missing adult was reported on the 900 block of West Cypress Road. Jan. 10, 3:57 p.m. Reckless driving was reported at the intersection of Lakespring Drive and Northgate Place.

Jan. 10, 4:57 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 4600 block of Chelsea Drive. Jan. 10, 5:04 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported at Rite Aid. Jan. 10, 5:57 p.m. A public nuisance was reported at Subway. Jan. 10, 8:59 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 30 block of Morning Glory Court. Jan. 11, 9:58 a.m. A welfare check was made on the 1800 block of Santa Fe Street. Jan. 11, 10:24 a.m. A security check was made at Diamond Hills Gym. Jan. 11, 10:29 a.m. A patrol request was made at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Simoni Ranch Road. Jan. 11, 10:50 a.m. Grand theft was reported on the 6000 block of Bridgehead Road. Jan. 11, 10:55 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Delaney Park construction site. Jan. 11, 12:06 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on the 300 block of Lakespring Place. Jan. 11, 1:48 p.m. A parking violation was reported at the intersection of Placer Drive and Neroly Road. Jan. 11, 1:56 p.m. An ordinance violation was reported at the intersection of Elm Lane and Neroly Road. Jan. 11, 2:04 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported on the 700 block of Calico Way. Jan. 11, 2:11 p.m. A parking violation was reported at the intersection of Teakwood Drive and Main Street. Jan. 11, 2:55 p.m. A vehicle was towed from the 5500 block of Daffodil Drive. Jan. 11, 3:19 p.m. Harassment was reported at an unavailable location. Jan. 11, 7:35 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 300 block of Brownstone Road. Jan. 11, 9:58 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Freedom High School.

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The end of the regional stay-at-home order, coupled with a recent decision by the region’s high school sports governing body, means that some Bay Valley Athletic League sports will be returning this month, after a nearly 11-month pandemic-induced hiatus. Cross-country, swimming and diving, and girls’ golf and tennis will commence this month, with track and field and boys’ golf and tennis beginning in late March. With Contra Costa County in the purple COVID-19 tier (widespread case rates and test positivity), only outdoor, low-contact sports are currently permitted. This includes golf, tennis, and track and field. “We are really excited about it (the return of sports),” said Liberty Athletic Director Andrew Lonsdale. “It’s a step in the right direction.” The return of sports materialized when California Department of Public Health officials ended the regional stay-at-home order in late January, and the regional high school sports governing body recently opted to allow leagues to build their own season of sport calendars around guidance from both the California Department of Public Health and the counties the leagues reside in, along with approval from league schools and districts. Bay Valley Athletic League squads will only compete against one another , and there will be no North Coast Section championship events or state or regional championship opportunities. But the return of some sports in any

Heritage tennis star Erin Crane and her fellow Bay Valley Athletic League competitors will return to the court this month.

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form is enough to excite school leaders, coaches and players this week. “The girls’ tennis team is senior-loaded this season,” said Heritage tennis coach Ed Dong. “They enjoyed the summer workout sessions, getting reacquainted and preparing to play in these historic times…It’s going to be fast nine-week season. We expect competition to be fierce as the team defends their league title.” As some teams scramble to start their seasons, others are left to wonder if theirs will come to fruition. The future of other sport seasons — outside of cross-country, swimming and diving, golf, tennis and track and field— depends on Contra Costa County’s ability to move into less restrictive COVID-19 tiers. A county’s color-coded tier is dictated by its number of cases per 100,000 residents and

percentage of positive COVID-19 tests. The four-tiered system includes purple (widespread), red (substantial), orange (moderate) or yellow (minimal). Key criteria, such as fewer than 8% of tests countywide are positive and fewer than seven new cases per 100,000 residents, must be met for two straight weeks in order for a county to move into a less restrictive tier. Currently, there are 28.1 cases per day per 100,000 residents and the testing positivity rate sits at 6.5%. Baseball and softball, currently allowed if the county moves down to the red COVID-19 tier (substantial case rates and test positivity), could begin in early March if the move into the red tier materializes. The status of other sports, such as football, soccer, volleyball, water polo, competitive cheerleading, basketball and wrestling,

This week in Press’ Making a splash sports history In 2018, the Heritage boys’ basketball team knocked off Freedom in an overtime thriller. The game’s final shot, by Freedom’s Jabbar Wade, had everyone in Freedom’s gym holding their breath as the ball swirled around the hoop and popped out, giving the Heritage basketball team a 62-60 overtime win. The shot finished a wild affair that saw Heritage (18-2, 4-0 in the Bay Valley Athletic League) close the final 5:48 of the fourth quarter on a 20-10 run to force overtime and then outscore Freedom (109, 2-2) 7-5 in the extra period and leave the gym victorious. Both teams went on momentum-changing runs in the second half, and each squad saw potential game-winning shots fail to connect.

Freedom opened the second half on a 12-2 run to pull in front 38-28 with 3:41 left in the quarter, but the Patriots roared back in the fourth. Ezra Manjon, who finished with 14 points, had an opportunity to win the game at the regulation buzzer, but his shot from well beyond three-point range clanked off the backboard, sending the game into overtime. The two teams traded buckets for much of the extra frame, but a key defensive stop and a little bit of luck swung the game Heritage’s way. With Heritage up one with 10 seconds left, the Patriots’ John Ray Lerio came up with a steal and knocked down one of two free throws, which put Heritage up 2 and forced Wade’s quick shot to close out the game.

remains in limbo, with all of them forced to wait until the county moves into the orange or yellow COVID-19 tiers (moderate or minimal case rates and test positivity). Football, soccer, volleyball and water polo can only be played in the orange tier, with competitive cheerleading, basketball and wrestling permitted in the yellow tier. Complicating matters, the regional sports governing body has set April 17 as the hard end-date for football, meaning the clock is rapidly ticking down on chances to kick off this school year. “We would hopefully like to start (football) practice February 22, but if we are not in the red one week from now, it’s impossible to get down to the orange (in time),” said Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith. While some teams count down the days to the return of competition, and others cling to hope for the future, many Liberty Union High School District teams are continuing outdoor skill-building and conditioning workouts, following California Department of Public Health guidance. Smith and Lonsdale both noted that modified practices — featuring masks, social distancing and other safety measures — do at least give the athletes a semblance of normalcy. But a return to full competitions sooner rather than later is greatly preferred. “Hopefully, these (the immediate sport seasons) go off without a hitch and more will get to happen later in the spring,” Lonsdale said. To view the approved sport schedules, see page 16.

iberty High School water polo star Olivia Doria recently signed her letter of intent to attend University of the Pacific in Stockton. The senior racked up 280 goals, 184 assists and 375 steals in 74 games over three seasons, according to Maxpreps.com. Doria told The Press file photo Press in 2019 that playing water polo brings her both joy and peace. “I love getting my aggression out, honestly,” Olivia admitted. “It’s like an outlet for me. And I love connecting with teammates ... I genuinely love the sport.”

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Bay Valley Athletic League cross-country runners, seen here during the North Coast Section Division 2 Boys’ Cross Country Championships in 2019, will soon return to action. Liberty @ Freedom Tuesday, March 9 Liberty @ Antioch Heritage @ Freedom Pittsburg @ Deer Valley Thursday, March 11 Antioch @ Liberty Freedom @ Heritage Pittsburg @ Deer Valley Tuesday, March 16 Deer Valley @ Antioch Pittsburg @ Freedom Liberty @ Heritage Thursday, March 18 Antioch @ Deer Valley

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Notice Inviting Bids 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Pavement Management Program 2021 (Asphalt Repairs) (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at its Brentwood City Hall office, located at: 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. On Tuesday, February 23rd, the Council Chambers will be open from 1:30 p.m. to exactly 2:00 p.m. to accept bids in person. Limited seating will be available, allowing one representative per bid, for the reading of the bids. Anyone attending the bid opening must wear a face mask and adhere to the County’s social distancing requirements. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at various sites throughout the City, and is described as follows: Grind and overlay on existing roadways and trails; as well as asphalt overlay for roadway widening. Project includes adjusting existing facilities to grade, and removing and replacing existing roadway median (Balfour Rd & Mountain View Dr). 2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 30 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about April 19, 2021, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class “C” Specialty Contractor’s License(s). 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) directly from the City (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www.brentwoodca. gov/gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_ to_bid.asp. 5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Potential Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Potential Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are on file with the City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work

on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. 10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: January 28, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84982 Publish Dates: January 29, February 5, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000013 The name of the business: NJ Moving Located at: 2409 Roca Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joseph Chavan. 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: Joseph Chavan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/3/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84963 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006055 The name of the business: GC Services Located at: 420-440 Railroad Ave In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the GC Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Giselle Cazares, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 12/14/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84962 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000004 The name of the business: Eagle Lane Road Maintenance ASN Located at: 250 Eagle Ln. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Gerald C. Zahn - President 2. Denise M. Gavello - Tres. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association other than a partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/25/2020. Signature of registrant: Gerald C. Zahn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85040 Publish dates: February 5, 12 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000103 The name of the business: Sly Imaging Located at: 1666 Chatham Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sylvester Littlejohn. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/2/21. Signature of registrant: Sylvester Littlejohn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 1/6/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84985 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on February 16, 2021, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-007) for Signature ink Tattoo, to operate a 420 square-foot tattoo studio Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The project site is located at 6611 Brentwood Boulevard (APN 018-150-053). This project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities. The proposed use is interior to the existing building and involves negligible or no expansion of any existing or former use. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: Jesus Campos Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Crystal De Castro [(925) 516-5127 or cdecastro@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with the orders of the Contra Costa County Health Officer, the Executive Orders of the Governor, and the Emergency Orders of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Brentwood, said Planning Commission meeting will be conducted via WebEx; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. WebEx. www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline During the

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006146 The name of the business(es): MC Designz Located at: 4423 Horseshoe Circle In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marcos Chavez Duarte. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/15/2020. Signature of registrant: Marcos Chavez Duarte. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 23, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84874 Publish dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006176 The name of the business: Casa Maria Daycare Located at: 2720 Dolores St. In: Antioch, CA, 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Maria Jesus Tubbs-Olgar 2. Christopher Tubbs. 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: Maria Jesus Tubbs-Olgar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: F-2020-0006176 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/23/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84864 Publish dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000123 The name of the business: ZAY Interglobal Located at: 5445 Ridgedale Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mohammad Fazel Musazay. 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: Mohammad Fazel Musazay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/10/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85031 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006076 The name of the business: Freestyle Riy Located at: 470 Front St In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Riyanna Davis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/7/2020. Signature of registrant: Riyanna Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84861 Publish dates: JanuNOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COM- ary 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2021. MENT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OF ADOPTION. The State Water ReNAME STATEMENT sources Control Board will receive File No. F-2020-0006083 The name comments and conduct a public hear- of the business: JayJay’s Auto & ing to consider adoption of a proposed Aviation Spa Located at: 3512 Sailresolution to confirm that the “State boat Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, Wetland Definition and Procedures for is hereby registered by the following Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material owner: Joseph Benito Lopez-Ortiz. to Waters of the State” is in effect as This business is conducted by: An Instate policy for water quality control. dividual. The registrant commenced Additional information is available to transact business under the fictiat https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ tious business name or names listed water_issues/programs/cwa401/ above on 9/9/2020. Signature of regwrapp.html. 2/5/21 CNS-3437510# istrant: Joseph B. Lopez-Ortiz. This ANTIOCH PRESS Antioch Press No. 06- statement was filed with the County 1617 85052 Publish Dates: February Clerk of Contra Costa County on: De5, 2021. cember 17, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2025 Brentwood Press NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE No. 02-1273 84879 Publish dates: Pursuant to the California Self-Storage January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2021. Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 et, Seq.), the undersigned will sell at pubFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lic auction the self-storage unit conNAME STATEMENT tents, containing household and other File No. F-2020-0006124 The name goods, of the following customers, for of the business: Barrera Begincash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on nings Located at: 487 Richdale February 11th, 2021 at www.stor- Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is agetreasures.com at or after 10am: hereby registered by the following CubeSmart #5975 (925)526-4580. owner(s): 1. Keo Barrera 2. Araceli 1790 Vineyard Dr. Antioch, Ca - Kim Barrera. This business is conducted Hernandez, Tiffany Stevenson, Sabrina by: A Married Couple. The registrant Ortiz, Sabrina Ortiz . Purchases must commenced to transact business be paid for at the time of sale in CASH under the fictitious business name or CREDIT CARD only. Items are sold or names listed above on 8/1/2020. AS IS WHERE IS and must be removed Signature of registrant: Araceli Barat the time of sale. CubeSmart reserves rera. This statement was filed with the right to refuse any bid or cancel the County Clerk of Contra Costa auction. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 County on: Decembmer 22, 2020 by 84966 Publish Dates: January 29, Feb- Deputy Clerk Expires 12/21/2025 ruary 5, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84880 Publish dates: January 15, 22, 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 5, 2021. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005939 The name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the business(es): SUMMERSET 1 NAME STATEMENT KARE BEARS Located at: 1675 Crispin File No. F-2020-0006130 The name Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is of the business: Furry Friends Pet hereby registered by the following Services Located at: 829 Bamboo owner(s): 1. Barbara Pilling 2. Jerrie Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is White. This business is conducted by: hereby registered by the followAn Unincorporated Association other ing owner: Rachelle Hampton. This than a partnership. The registrant business is conducted by: An Indicommenced to transact business vidual The registrant commenced to under the fictitious business name transact business under the fictitious or names listed above on October 1, business name or names listed above 2010. Signature of registrant: Barbara on N/A. Signature of registrant: Pilling. This statement was filed with Rachelle Hampton, Owner. This the County Clerk of Contra Costa Coun- statement was filed with the County ty on: December 10, 2020 by Deputy Clerk of Contra Costa County on: DeClerk Expires 12/9/2025 Brentwood cember 22 by Deputy Clerk Expires Press No. 02-1273 84916 Publish 12/21/2025 Brentwood Press No. dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 02-1273 85013 Publish dates: Feb2021. ruary 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000015 The name of the business: PorchLight Realty Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mark Pattison. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 18, 2020. Signature of registrant: Mark Pattison. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84964 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000127 The name of the business: Enabling Homes Located at: 136 Woodland Valley Dr In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner: Enabling Strategies Limited. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/29/2020. Signature of registrant: Nasir Khan, Chief Operating Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2021 by Deputy Clerk 1/10/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85015 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000151 The name of the business: Whole Being Healing Located at: 2125 Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Olivia Humphrey. 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: Olivia Humphrey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/11/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84956 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000040 The name of the business: Frontline Sales Located at: 2092 Omega Rd Suite H2 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: ALGO CORPORATION. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mohammad Farsai, Farsai. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 1/4/2026 Brentwood Press FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 02-1273 84986 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021. File No. F-2021-0000160 The name of the business: La Fritanguera NiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS caraguan Cuisine Located at: 1819 NAME STATEMENT Colfax Street In: Concord, CA 94520, File No. F-2021-0000051 The name of is hereby registered by the following the business: Life’s A Groove Located owner: Mombacho, Inc. This business at: 2413 Berkshire Ln In: Brentwood, is conducted by: A Corporation, State CA 94513, is hereby registered by the of Incorporation: California. The regisfollowing owner: Victor R Little. This trant commenced to transact business business is conducted by: An Indi- under the fictitious business name or vidual. The registrant commenced to names listed above on 01/01/2021. transact business under the fictitious Signature of registrant: Jenniffer business name or names listed above Jimenez CEO. This statement was filed on 1/6/2015. Signature of registrant: with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Victor R Little. This statement was County on: January 12, 2021 by Deputy filed with the County Clerk of Contra Clerk Expires 1/11/2026 Brentwood Costa County on: January 5, 2021 Press No. 02-1273 85059 Publish by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/4/2026 dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84863 Publish dates: January 15, 22, 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 5, 2021. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000196 The name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the business: Silver Fern Child NAME STATEMENT and Family Therapy Incorporated File No. F-2021-0000057 The name of Located at: 3075 Citrus Circle #165 In: the business: In Law Investigations Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby Located at: 606 Ralston Ct In: Brent- registered by the following owner: Silwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered ver Fern Child and Family Therapy Inby the following owner: John Antho- corporated. This business is conducted ny Goyich. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporaby: An Individual. The registrant com- tion: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of listed above on 9/27/2019. Signature registrant: John Anthony Goyich. This of registrant: Elise Braganza, Secrestatement was filed with the County tary. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Janu- County Clerk of Contra Costa County ary 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires on: January 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk 1/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02- Expires 1/12/2026 Brentwood Press 1273 85046 Publish dates: February No. 02-1273 85041 Publish dates: 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000201 The name of the business: Fast Response Tree Service Located at: 1113 Veranda Ct In: Folsom, CA 95630, is hereby registered by the following owner: . This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/24/2020. Signature of registrant: Alan Bayley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/12/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85024 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

Alamo, CA, 94507, is hereby registered by the following owner: Suzanne Cordes. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/18/2020. Signature of registrant: Suzanne Cordes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/23/2025 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 84926 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021.

of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 10th day of February 2021, at 10:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 2405000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Toni Silveria - Bookcase, nightstand, vases, chairs, hutch, dresser & bedroom furniture. 2. Kasey Tenorio - Basket, dresser, aquarium & storage cabinet. 3. Richard Valdez - Lamps, nightstand, paintings, toys, appliances, auto parts, clothing & heater. 4. Sarah Martinez - Speakers, clothing, chairs, fan & computer. 5. Kimberly Hoyt - Toys, bedding, bedroom furniture, dresser, heater, sofa & tools. 6. Marshall Konaris - Toy house, headboard, clothing, collectables & bats. 7. Ettina Ariunbaatar - Artwork, curio cabinet, clothing, tables, rugs. 8. Freeman Williams - Canvas, paint, clothing & tri pod. 9. Teresita N. Delrosario - End table, couch, TV, treadmill, office chair & chandelier. 10. Jennifer Guevara - Mirror, file cabinet, lamps, sofa, toys & tote. 11. Cameron Cheak - Dining table, books, rugs, bedroom furniture & toys. 12. Kimberly Wright - Dishes, pans, sofa, speakers, rugs, office chair, speakers & clothing. 13. Denise Wendt - Heater, telescope, clothing, bedroom furniture & rocking chair. 14. Cenoris Jinks - Nightstand, microwave, appliances, suitcases, bedroom furniture & collectables. 15. Erika Hernandez - A light, box, & a picture. 16. Lynda Curry - Toys, big screen, dresser, end table, rugs & bedroom furniture. 17. Rayshonda McLemore - Vacuum, toys, dishes & wheelchair. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, whereis, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 1/29/2021 and 2/5/2021 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84952 Publish Dates: January 29, February 5, 2021.

below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 10th day of February 2021, at 12:00 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Robert Avelino - Collectables, 20+ Bag, Boxes & Totes, Artwork, Statues. 2. Claudia Saravia- Toys, Lamps, Collectables, Speakers, Bedroom Furniture. 3. Wanda Williams - Cleaners, Kitchen Ware, 4 + Totes, Clothing, Shoes, 10 + Bags. 4. Johnny Cummings - LIEN SALE ON 12/9/20 @ 12:30 PM ACORN SELF STORAGE 5205 RAILROAD AVE PITTSBURG, CA 94565 1990 JAGUAR XJ6 License: 2SHX263 CA VIN: SAJFY1743LC606138 5. Jeremy Jones - Cleaners, Clothing, Lamps 6. Christina Brox - Cleaners,25+ Boxes, Kitchen Items, Shoes, Books 7. Melissa Billeci - Entertainment Center, Speakers, Television, 4+ Boxes 8. Asjonti Kirk - Toys, Gloves, 2 Plants 9. Earline Walker - Collectables, Lamps, Storage Cabinets, 20+ Boxes Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, whereis, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 01/29/2021 and on 02/05/2021 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84978 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 2021.

Tashi Page Sharp-Jordan-Oliver 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 Publication Dates: Jan. 29th & Feb. 5th 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84977 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 2021.

low. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.

org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): David Hermelin 162344 Herlmelin Law Firm 706 Main Street, Suite C Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 228-6500 DATE (Fecha): March 3, 2020 Clerk, by (Secretario): D. Wagner, Deptuty NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84858 Publish Dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000219 The name of the business: Dean Court Home Located at: 200 Dean Court Home In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Person-Centered Care LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jonathan R. Bentulan, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/13/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85042 Publish dates: February 5,12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000255 The name of the business: ETK COMPUTE Located at: 1595 Dawnview Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Xanth Robrahn. 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: Michael Xanth Robrahn Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85007 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000256 The name of the business: Design Consultants of East Bay Located at: 1725 Sesame Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Isaac Selassie 2. Asqual Teferi. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/01/2019. Signature of registrant: Isaac Fikre Selassie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Januar 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85008 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006182 The name of the business(es): In Training Located at: 1240 Laverock Lane In:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006152 The name of the business: Lions Center For The Visually Impaired Located at: 175 Alvarado Avenue In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lions Blind Center Of Diablo Valley, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/15/1965. Signature of registrant: Charles “Duke” Dunham, President Of The Board. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 23, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 12/22/2025 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 84928 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006251 The name of the business(es): J’s Plumbing Located at: 815 Court St #94 In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jason Ulloa. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Jason Ulloa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 12/28/2025 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 84929 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000019 The name of the business: Joe Auto Smog Located at: 2201 Harbor St Ste D In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jenny O. Ramos Laura. 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: Jenny O. Ramos Laura. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 1/3/2026 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 84930 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions

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 10th 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited NOTICE OF LIEN SALE to furniture, clothing, tools and/or SELF STORAGE AUCTION other household items. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Stored by the following person(s): undersigned intends to sell the Ajay Singh liened personal property described Rebecca Brown

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Barry Strock II SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Barry Strock II and Amber Hess-Strock CASE NUMBER: N21-0017 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Barry Strock II and Amber Hess-Strock filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ashley Christianne Strock to Proposed Name: Katherine Christianne Strock. 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: 03/03/2021 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: 12/31/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84915 Publish Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): C20-00460 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Ramesh Chandra; all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the Properties described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto; and Does 1 through 50. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Josephine Shah NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information be-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000149 The name of the business: Choice Plans and Permit Services Located at: 1021 Vineyard Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Debra Fromme. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/4/2021. Signature of registrant: Debra Fromme. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 1/11/2026 Oakley Press No 03-0477 84927 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. LIEN SALE NOTICE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road Oakley, CA 94561: C1616 Lamont Abbitt C200 Dianna Buzzelli C1013 Nicole Callison C1603 Marquise Davis C167 Gabrielle Seres F1113 LaWanda Ware C1529 Cassie Warner B8 Rhiannon White The items to be sold include: Furniture clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics.The date of the sale will be: 2/12/21 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at: www. storagetreasures.com 1/29/21 & 2/5/21 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 2/12/21 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84973 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 2021.

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businesses last year. The City of Brentwood appealed both decisions to the county’s planning commission over a host of concerns, including their locations in proximity to youthgathering areas. “(Sunset Park) is right next door (to Diablo Valley Farms),” said County Planning Commissioner Bob Mankin. “There are no if, ands or buts.” In making its decisions, the commission unanimously agreed Lifted Spirit Collective appears to address all county requirements, including adequate future odor-control and security plans. However, a hang-up occurred over whether Brentwood’s Sunset Park — 170 feet away from the proposed Diablo Valley Farms operation — should be classified as a youth center, which would require a 1,000-foot buffer between the park and the operation. Moreira, the county planner, had previously noted in her ruling that parks are not considered youth centers. Four of seven planning commissioners disagreed. The county’s definition for a youth center is “any public or private facility that is primarily used to host recreational or social activities for minors, including, but not limited to, private youth membership organizations or clubs, social service teenage club facilities, video arcades, or similar amusement park facilities.”

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“Everything I have looked up about what defines a youth center — a park is in everything I have looked up,” said Planning Commissioner Kevin Van Buskirk, who voted with fellow commissioners, Ross Hillesheim Bhupen Amin and Mankin to uphold Brentwood’s appeal and deny Diablo Valley Farms’ land-use permit. Both of the commission’s decisions to confirm a land-use permit for Lifted Spirit Collective and deny one for Diablo Valley Farms could be appealed to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Diablo Valley Farms owner Bob Nunn said he plans to appeal the decision. His stalled project is intended to be a microplant nursery facility using two existing 10,000-square-foot greenhouses. The operation would grow 4- to 6-inch seedlings before shipping them out for off-site planting prior to any odor materializing. “Back in 2018, when the county started all of this analysis, the county chose my site as one of the cultivation sites, because I am consistent with all the regulations the county has put forth,” Nunn said. “It’s kind of ironic that the same county has denied me for being consistent with the rules they set up.” Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden said although the city lost one of its two appeals, it doesn’t plan to take the matter up with the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “The Sunset site (Diablo Valley Farms)

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The seven-day positivity rate, the measure of the percentage of positive test results over a rolling seven days, has dropped below the 8% threshold to qualify the county for assignment to the red tier. It is currently reported at 6.5%, down from a peak of 11.1% on Dec. 31. While the county meets this red-tier requirement, all requirements must be met before the county can have its assignment adjusted. To date, the county has reported 57,812 confirmed COVID-19 infections and 531 resulting deaths. As case rates fall, vaccinations are a key component in the county’s plan to gain control of the epidemic. Last month, CCHS announced its goal of administering 1 million vaccine doses by the Fourth of July. “There is no higher priority in Contra Costa County than delivering COVID-19 vaccine to as many eligible residents as possible, as quickly as possible,” said Diane Burgis, chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “We believe this is a realistic goal, provided our supply of vaccine increases.”

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with shelter when available, in-the-field health care services, permanent housing prioritization assessment and linkages to mental and physical health services. After the lifelines are offered — whether accepted or not — officials are left with few other options to remedy the homeless situation. A 2019 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision clarified that it’s not a crime to be homeless, and the unsheltered cannot be punished for sleeping on public property if they have no home or other shelter. Similarly, unsheltered individuals are generally allowed to remain on public property unless municipal, criminal or other types of violations are involved. “We are limited in what we can do unless there is some other crime that is being com-

was our primary concern with the proximity to youth activities,” he said. Lifted Spirit applicant Oscar Burrola Jr. said he takes the county’s decision to grant the business a land-use permit seriously. His intentions are to launch a vertically integrated cannabis business, including cultivation, manufacturing and distribution within a 21,241-square-foot expanded agricultural processing facility on Balfour Road, according to county documents. If all goes as planned, Burrola’s hopeful to be operating by May or June. Area residents and Brentwood leaders have vehemently opposed both Lifted Spirit Collective and Diablo Valley Farms during multiple county meetings where approvals for both businesses were discussed, a trend that continued during the county planning commission hearings. Aside from concerns about Diablo Valley Farms’ proximity to Sunset Park, Brentwood Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall asserted Lifted Spirit is too close to La Paloma High School 2,785 feet away, despite county regulations only requiring a 1,000 foot buffer between the two locations. Grindall also noted the city has general safety and code-enforcement concerns. He questioned whether the county has adequate law and code enforcement staffing to quickly address issues. “The response that will be required in case of emergencies will almost always, or of-

There have been 131,593 doses administered since the first vaccine was given on Dec. 15, 2020. Nearly 50 vaccination sites have been established in the county and 110 temporary clinics in 17 locations have occurred. Still, county efforts have been hamstrung by supply problems. Officials have repeatedly said that the capacity to deliver vaccines outstrips the supply. “We continue to have a scarce amount of vaccines moving into our community as well as the State of California,” said Roth. “This is not a Contra Costa-specific issue.” The pending approval of a Johnson & Johnson vaccine will provide a needed boost to county stocks, said CCHS Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano. According to Farnitano, the county expects to receive 3,000 to 15,000 doses a week of the new vaccine. This will be in addition to the 15,000 20,000 weekly doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines currently flowing into the county. Equity concerns in the distribution of vaccines have also emerged. Data available on the CCHS website shows that 11.8% of county residents over the age of 16 have received their first vaccine dose. However, there are notable variances

mitted in the officers’ presence,” Silva said. “If there is probable cause to make an arrest, they can make an arrest. But then, currently, there is zero bail and the jail really isn’t holding people because of COVID, so people are being released right away if they are even being booked into county jail.” Private property encampments come with their own complexities, especially since Brentwood includes parcels belonging to nearly a dozen public agencies, including BART, the California Department of Transportation, East Bay Regional Park District and the BNSF Railway Company, Silva said. Some agencies lack the staff or resources to address encampments on their property, forcing Brentwood police to first work out an agreement with the agency before addressing the issues. Generally, unsheltered individuals on private property are informed of available

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ten at least, be from the City of Brentwood’s police department because of the limited staffing in this area,” Grindall said. Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen agreed, adding his greatest concern is potential armed robberies. “There is a good possibility there could be a takeover robbery at one of these facilities, and without a great security plan, you are not going to prevent this,” he said. “They are coming in seven or eight deep with hoodies on and high-powered rifles taking this over because of the cash market and the very expensive product that you will be putting together in there.” County staff and the commission, however, agreed Lifted Spirit Collective submitted adequate plans to address the concerns. The business’s security and product handling protocols were developed by security contractor Bay Alarm and include motion sensors, cameras, loading procedures, security fencing, secured gates, motion sensor lighting, an intercom/announcement system, safes, vaults and security training for personnel. Its odor-control measures would include the use of odor-mitigating exhaust systems and a negative air pressure system to prevent odors from escaping the facility, according to county documents. For more information on Lifted Spirit Collective or the Diablo Valley Farms projects, click on the staff report links at https:// bit.ly/2MP1Cic.

in the distribution. Some communities have much higher vaccination rates like Diablo (19.6%), Walnut Creek (19.5%), Lafayette (16.2%) and Alamo (15.9%). In East County, rates are much lower with Brentwood (9.7%), Discovery Bay (8.7%), Antioch (6.9%), Oakley (6.6%), Bethel Island (5.8%) and (Byron 4.1%). Dr. Ori Tzvieli, CCHS deputy health officer and COVID-19 operations chief, addressed equity concerns when he spoke to the board of supervisors on Feb. 2. “Right now, residents of Richmond, Oakley, Bay Point, Bethel Island or Pittsburg who are interested in receiving the vaccine are more likely to receive an appointment than residents Walnut Creek, Danville or Orinda,” he said. “But we are seeing that we’re getting fewer requests for appointments from these cities like Antioch, Richmond and Pittsburg among the 75-plus age range. We are increasing our outreach to these hard-hit communities.” For information on scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination, visit www.myturn.ca.gov. For more information on COVID-19, visit www.cchealth.org or www.covid19.ca.gov.

county resources and then given a 72-hour notice to vacate. A cleaning crew is then typically brought in, and any property remaining after the 72-hour period is stored for 90 days. Often, however, the homeless residents return, giving authorities few options other than restarting the standard cleanup and removal process. Silva estimates that the department spends $30,000 a year on encampment cleanups. Brentwood City Councilmember Jovita Mendoza hinted that city leaders need to explore what partnerships are available to improve the situation. “It’s a real big California issue. It’s not just a Brentwood issue,” she said. “We really need to figure out how to partner with the county, partner with the state, what kinds of funds are available to help us out. Our biggest concern is safety. We want to make sure our

residents are safe.” Silva said often the underlying issues of the homeless complicate the matter. He said some of Brentwood’s homeless choose the lifestyle, and many are also battling alcohol abuse issues, the residual effects of drug addiction and mental illness. Jaime Jenett, a community engagement specialist with the county’s health, housing and homeless services division, said the county’s homeless system of care prioritizes resources for permanent housing solutions but continues to invest in temporary and crisis interventions. “To best support these individuals and families, safe, quality, affordable housing, often paired with services, is necessary,” she said. To view the city’s recently updated unsheltered resources webpage, visit https://bit. ly/39NO9iC.

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