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Antioch shooting, CCCSO deputies were dispatched by investigators Saturday night to a residence on the 2100 block of Newport Court for a welfare check. Deputies arrived and found the door to the home ajar. Entering the residence, they found Iliff dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators identified Williams as the suspect in the murder of Iliff. On the same evening, police also began searching for Williams’ 4-year-old son and the boy’s mother, Kimberly Meeks, a 31-year-old Discovery Bay resident. A CCCSO press release

BRENTWOOD City leaders have put the brakes on a longawaited Highway 4 sound study until pre-pandemic traffic flows return to generate accurate results. The city council had unanimously directed staff to explore conducting the study in late 2019, following a flood of trafficnoise complaints from residents. But the endeavor didn’t get up to speed before March 2020 stay-athome orders halted traffic levels. “While the work on the scope of the work began, the study did not proceed before the pandemic descended on us,” said Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall. “The stay-at-home orders reduced traffic levels to the point where conducting the study would not have provided us valuable information.” Residents in Siena Village, Trilogy, the Summersets, Pheasant Run Estates, Tuscany and Diablo Estates, among other areas, have long complained that the highway noise diminishes their quality of life, including their sleep. “I can hear the highway from my backyard, and I am quite a distance from the freeway,” said Brentwood resident Rod Flohr. Although the city is not responsible for noise from the state highway, the study is expected to shed light on the extent of the issue, compared to acceptable city general plan noise standards.

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OAKLEY The entire board of the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) resigned last week following a series of disparaging remarks trustees made during a brief hot mic exchange. Believing the regularly scheduled board meeting on Feb. 16 had not yet gone live, district board members were heard on video criticizing parents. The trustees claimed parents just want their “babysitters” back so they could sit around smoking pot. “My brother had a delivery service for medical marijuana, and the clientele were parents with their kids in school,” said Trustee Richie Masadas. “When see Resigns page 22

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vy, Delia and Zack Jensen joined a small group of Oakley protestors this afternoon near city hall, to bring attention to the desire for many to have students return to the classroom and in-person learning. The event, hosted by Reopen California Schools, acknowledged the recent resignation of the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) amid inflammatory remarks made To view a video and about parents during an online board meeting this week. a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

Suspect in custody for crime spree “ Tonight’s senseless shootings are a vivid

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REGIONAL A 26-year-old Stockton man is in police custody after he allegedly went on a violent rampage throughout East County that included the shooting death of a Discovery Bay man, an armed robbery in Brentwood and a drive-by shooting in Antioch that injured a firefighter and a paramedic. Darryon Williams was identified by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office (CCCSO) as the suspect in the crime spree. He was taken into custody Saturday night, Feb. 20, after he fled the scene of the Antioch shooting

reminder of the very real dangers our first responders face, often side-by-side with our law enforcement partners, as they work to save lives across our communities.

and led police on a chase that ended in Richmond. Williams was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on one count of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $11 mil-

lion bail. Michael Iliff, a 64-year-old resident of Discovery Bay, is believed to have been murdered in his home by Williams. After Williams was taken into custody following the

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Discovery Bay girl wins essay contest by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

DISCOVERY BAY Claire Kane has penned her way to the top of the state’s students in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy essay contest and will go on to compete at the national level. The 17-year-old Liberty High School senior put her thoughts to paper when the VFW asked the question “Is this the America our founders envisioned?” as the topic for this year’s essay. “My essay was about the political divide that is going on right now, and how people are looking up to others in society, and how kids are learning from their parents and trying to work toward a better future,” said Claire. “I was looking at everyone around me, and I know a lot of my classmates and my peers have been talking about how divided everyone is, and it’s something that has been in the news lately. I thought it would be nice to write about that, if that is something the founders thought could happen or would happen.” Claire said she researched quotes from early Americans on the pros and cons of a two-party system. She noted George Washington warned against such a system in his farewell address. Steve Todd is the national aide-decamp with Brentwood’s VFW Post 10789. He said his post normally notifies local schools about the essay contest, but dis-

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Liberty High School senior Claire Kane expects to compete at a national level in mid-March for the Voice of Democracy essay contest. tance learning has created a hurdle. The post worked to get the word out online through social media, where Claire learned about it. Todd said he and the rest of the post are proud of her efforts. “This is the first time the post has had someone go to the national level,” Todd said. “That’s a pretty big thing. She has a chance of winning $30,000. That kid is smart; she is doing good.”

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such a good experience to write about something everyone can have a different perspective on.” To get to the national level, Claire first defeated the other competitors in the Brentwood post. Then she went up against winners from other posts in the district and finally the state. With the title of state winner came $2,700 in scholarships. Her essay will be judged at the national level sometime in mid-March. The national first place winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship, and runners up will also receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000. Todd said one piece of Claire’s prize did fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic: a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the white house. With shelter-in-place restrictions, social-distancing requirements and uncertain flight schedules, the VFW simply eliminated that piece of the puzzle. There will be a virtual ceremony once winners at the national level are announced. The Voice of Democracy essay contest was originally established in 1947 to provide high school students with the opportunity to express themselves on topics related to democracy and patriotism. Each year, approximately 65,000 high school students compete to win a share of the $2.1 million in educational scholarships awarded through the program. For more information on the VFW or the Voice of Democracy essay contest, call 510-410-2725 or visit https://www.vfw.org.

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Cause of Bethel Island boat fire released by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

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Authorities have determined that a space heater was the cause of a boat fire on Feb. 7, that claimed the life of a Bethel Island resident.

BETHEL ISLAND Improper use of a space heater has been determined as the cause of a boat fire that cost a Bethel Island man his life earlier this month. Fire Marshal Steve Aubert of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District released the results of his investigation into the Feb. 7 boat fire that claimed the life of 56-year-old Douglas Hiles. “While the weather can be cold during this time of year, portable space heaters have very specific manufacturer’s specifications for use,” said Aubert. “These typically call for clearance requirements and safety protocols to safely operate one of these devices.” The fire at the Bethel Island Marina on the 400 block of Riverview Place in Bethel Island was reported shortly before 10 p.m. ECCFPD fire crews arrived to find the boat fully engulfed in flames. Hiles was believed to have been on the

boat at the time of the fire, but damage to the vessel from the fire made it impossible for investigators to conduct a thorough search of the vehicle that night, and plans were made to pull the boat from the water the following morning. Search efforts were complicated after the boat sank around 1:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8. According to Aubert, the boat was salvaged Feb. 10 by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, and Hiles’ body was recovered. Smoke inhalation was determined to be the cause of death by the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office. Brian Oftedal, president of the ECCFPD Fire Board, said the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of smoke detectors. “If you are living on a houseboat or in a mobile vehicle, please ensure that you have a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm,” Oftedal said. “Please give yourself and your family enough warning to escape a potentially deadly situation.” To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows

Police apprehend man with a knife at dental office “Officers arrived on scene here at Gentle Dental,” said Lt. Walter O’Grodnick of the Brentwood Police Department. “There was a report of a person that was causing a disturbance, and he had a knife. Our officers responded on scene, and we were able to make contact with a male subject outside

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BRENTWOOD Police apprehended a man armed with a knife who caused a disturbance in a Brentwood dentist office Thursday afternoon, Feb. 18.

of the business. He was taken into custody without incident.” Police are still trying to piece together exactly what happened, said O’Grodnick. A female subject was also taken into custody. Her role in the incident is unclear at this point. A knife was recovered at the scene,

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Council approves updated fire impact fees by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

OAKLEY After two hours of spirited debate, adoption of updated fire service impact fees by the Oakley City Council appeared anything but certain. When the issue finally came up for a vote, the council voted 5-0 to adopt the impact fee study proposed by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), along with other measures intended to resolve long-standing issues between the city and the district. “At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Oakley City Council asked the tough questions about the proposed ECCFD impact fees and the (memorandum of understanding),” said Mayor Sue Higgins. “We were able to discuss how we got to the place where we are now – in a position to move forward with a better understanding and relationship. We have a city council ad hoc committee that has helped the discussions between the two agencies. I am glad the ECCFD impact fees were unanimously approved, and it shows that the many, many hours of hard work on both sides was worth the effort.” The impact fee issue has come before the council on several other occasions. In each circumstance the council declined to take the matter up, and the item was continued to a future date. “I had serious concerns about the impact fees and how they would fit ECCFPD’s

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Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins Commercial, office and industrial buildings all paid $0.167 per square foot under the prior schedule. Those fees increase to $0.89, $1.19 and $0.59 per square foot, respectively. Prior to the decision, district resident and former ECCFPD board candidate Ben Kellogg issued a public comment, urging the council to consider their constituents when voting. “This is your opportunity to reverse the course of previous years of stonewalling on this issue,” said Kellogg. “Stonewalling is not what your constituents want … Voters will remember should members vote no tonight for increasing fire protection in Oakley and who voted with the people of Oakley.” The council’s vote also approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and the fire district that brings closure to issues surrounding the Station 55 Agreement. The district asserted last

October, among other things, that the city violated the Station 55 Agreement when it allowed the developer of the Contra Costa Logistics Center to lock in impact fees for the entire project at the then-current rates. The common practice is to assess impact fees at the time that construction permits are pulled. The district claimed that the move cost approximately $800,000 in lost impact fee income, assuming that the new fee schedule would be in place when construction permits are issued at some future point in time. While the city contested the district’s position, neither side was anxious to see the matter litigated. The newly approved MOU offers the district a 1.07-acre property located northeast of Live Oak Avenue and Neroly Road in exchange for the district waiving all claims related to the Station 55 Agreement. The property is to be used for the construction of a fire station. The district can, at its discretion, sell the property and use the proceeds of the sale to purchase another lot in Oakley for that same purpose. “From my perspective, the district and the city are moving past a very difficult couple of months,” said Helmick. “I’m confident we collectively built a bridge and have a reestablished great working relationship. The tone of tonight’s meeting is what I would call the beginning to the end of our respective frustrations throughout this difficult conversation. I feel it is fair for all elected and staff members to work through this healing process at their own pace.”

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Students to create diversity-themed public mural by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD A portion of the city’s drab downtown parking garage will soon get an inspiring and colorful artistic upgrade, courtesy of Liberty High School’s Public Art and Design Academy. Academy students recently received cityleader approval to install an abstract community diversity mosaic mural on the civic parking garage’s interior entrance-exit wall. The city’s public-art acquisition fund, comprising development fees collected for the acquisition and construction of public art, will cover the project’s $12,299 cost.

“The goal for this project is to create a colorful and eye-catching piece of art that will also highlight our diverse community in this beautiful city,” said Liberty student Gary Martin, a member of the high school’s academy for students interested in pursuing visual arts. The nearly 4-foot-tall, 49-foot-long ceramic tile and colored glass creation will feature an array of butterflies winding through branches, in a symbolic ode to an envisioned diverse and hopeful future. “When trying to create a design around a theme of diversity, we wanted to create something that didn’t exclude anyone based on their race, religion, age or any factor,”

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trians and workers to admire the art without having to explore the more obscure areas in the parking garage,” Martin said. The young artists envision using handmade tiles to form the background, with ceramic tiles used to create the butterfly bodies and large handmade glass titles for the wings. In line with the pandemic state of affairs, sections will be created in students’ individual homes and brought back to attach to the wall. Thus far, renderings have drawn rave reviews. “I like it, I think it is really pretty,” said City Councilmember Jovita Mendoza after virtually previewing the envisioned creation. “For years to come, people will look back and be happy.” Once completed, the piece will join a long list of academy-created pieces around town, including a mural portraying Brentwood’s transformation through time on the Minnesota Trail undercrossing at Sand Creek Road; an 80-foot mural at King Park, depicting an underwater scene; painted utility boxes, following a local produce theme; a sunflower mural that wraps around the corner of Second Street and Brentwood Boulevard; abstract painted murals at the four underpasses along Sand Creek Road and O’Hara Avenue; five mosaic sculptures of animals playing with various sports balls, along the Sunset Athletic Complex walkway; and a mural at Oak Meadow Park. For more information on the academy program, visit https://bit.ly/2DTWPpp.

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said student Emaline Bercerra. “We decided to approach the idea of diversity with the thought of what we wanted from it, which is change, hope and transformation. There needs to be a change in people to be better than the generation before them. To be able to promote diversity, we as a society cannot demean or belittle each other. We have hope that everyone who lives in Brentwood will feel welcomed. Then there is transformation, which ties back into change. To transform, we have to evolve and be active participants in helping create the diverse community we want to live in. With this in mind, we chose to use butterflies, due to their symbolic meaning. We decided to include branches to represent growth, to aid in creating movement and direction in the butterflies’ flight path.” The piece, scheduled for completion in June, is the latest in a series of yearly artistic creations forged through a City of Brentwood and Liberty High School partnership dating back to 2011. Academy students presented three conceptual ideas for the latest work to the city’s art commission, which ultimately selected the piece titled “Conjunction in Nature” that the council then approved. Academy students noted that the parking garage’s interior entrance-exit wall was selected as a post-pandemic eye-catching location for the piece, as visitors frequently pass en route to downtown, city hall, the community center and Liberty High School. “We chose the small wall underneath the small windows to make it easy for pedes-

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Where to get your vaccine in East County Susannah Meyer, Brentwood’s newly elected city council member has been extremely helpful in getting information to our local seniors about COVID-19 and other important issues affecting our community. As a first-time politician, she hit the road running, relaying data Senior to people in her district, orner especially seniors that are still sheltering-inplace. Since the vaccine became available, there has been a flurry of phone calls for appointments, and the system is Marla Luckhardt understandably slow. In fact, it is overloaded, and one must be a little aggressive and creative in one’s search for the vaccine. Last week, I shared our experience as we now wait for round number two of our shots. Sign up wherever you can, starting with the Contra Costa country website, www.contracosta.ca.gov, as well as your local Safeway www.safeway.com/ pharmacy/covid-19.html. Call your nearby CVS and Walgreens to see what their policies are and when they can fit you in.

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to anyone with questions. She encourages any groups that can give her community feedback on all issues for the district, to contact her. A lot of her focus is getting that feedback from our senior community and invites everyone to join any of the virtual meetings regarding all local issues of concern. You can email her at Smeyer@ brentwoodca.gov for more information on those meetings that are of concern to you as well as going to the Brentwood site which is www.brentwoodca.gov for general information about our town. Surrounding towns have their own sites as well. Antioch is www.Antiochca.gov, Oakley is www. ci.oakley.ca.us and Discovery Bay is www.todb.ca.gov. One of her campaign promises was to assist seniors in our area and get information to them. She is doing what she promised. Please remember to check on your own neighbors. Once you are vaccinated perhaps a ride for them can be helpful. Stay safe. We are getting closer to life outside the living room soon. 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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Resignations were the best solution Editor: In my opinion the Board has done the “right” thing by immediately resigning. I question why the Board Superintendent has not followed suit. In my eyes, he is just as culpable, and perhaps more so, then the board members in this fiasco. The superintendent was put in this position of trust to act as a leader. He should be a role model for the other board members. In reviewing the video I find his silence to be deafening. While I appreciate his comments, I find them to be somewhat self-serving in terms that he does not directly address his own responsibility in the matter. George Provol Oakley

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State Sen. Steve Glazer Seventh Senate District Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 4082 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-651-4007 District Office: 420 West Third St. Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-258-1176 Fax: 925-258-9982 Cell: 925-963-1611 http://sd07.senate.ca.gov Assemblymember Jim Frazier 11th Assembly District Capitol Office: P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 Phone: 916-319-2011 District Office: 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-513-0411 Fax: 925-513-3511 www.asmdc.org/members/a11

Gov. Gavin Newsom State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160 www.gov.ca.gov U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney 9th Congressional District Washington, DC Office: 2265 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-1947 Fax: 202-225-4060 Antioch Office: 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Phone: 925-754-0716 Fax: 925-754-0728 www.mcnerney.house.gov U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla Washington, DC Office: 408 Dirksen SOB Washington, DC 20510

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BRENTWOOD Feb. 6, 9:32 a.m. A duffle bag with a laptop was found in a field at the intersection of Nighthawk Way and Gold Poppy Street. Feb. 6, 1:04 p.m. A catalytic convertor was taken from a 1987 Ford F250 parked on Fir Street. Feb. 6, 1:29 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on Central Boulevard. Feb. 6, 4:25 p.m. A person called authorities to report seeing a male in an oversized jacket and jeans put some opened mail in the reporting person’s mailbox. The person also reported there was mail taken from their neighbor’s mailboxes, but they did not know if the two incidents were related. Feb. 7, 11:23 a.m. A restraining order violation was reported on Sycamore Avenue. Feb. 7, 1:08 p.m. A man called from Mickelsen Court to report someone was banging on the door, trying to get in their house. Feb. 7, 2:50 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on Mickelsen Court. Feb. 7, 2:58 p.m. A woman’s wallet was stolen from a shopping cart on Balfour Road. Feb. 7, 6:04 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported between two neighbors on Larkspur Lane. Feb. 7, 6:42 p.m. Authorities received a report multiple juveniles were on the top of the parking structure on City Park Way, and one was seen on camera urinating between the stairs and the elevator on the first floor. Feb. 7, 10:08 p.m. A person driving under the influence was reported at the intersection of Walnut Boulevard and Concord Avenue. Feb. 8, 12:33 a.m. A person called to report they were in a physical fight with their boyfriend’s son on Leaning Oak Drive. Feb. 8, 7:30 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Stewart Way. The reporting person said the keys were in the vehicle. Feb. 8, 8:59 a.m. Authorities received a complaint from Brentwood Boulevard about two subjects on a patio, going through bags.

Feb. 8, 10:17 a.m. A person called from Harrison Lane to report their bank showed their debit card was cancelled and a new one issued and sent to an address in Florida. Since then, the account had been wiped out. Feb. 8, 11:08 a.m. A man walked out of a business on Brentwood Boulevard with items in his backpack. Feb. 8, 11:32 a.m. An adult female walked into a business on Brentwood Boulevard and took a stack of checks, then walked out. She was described as 5 feet, 5 inches, with dark hair. Feb. 8, 11:55 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Kingfisher Street when a common mailbox was broken into. Feb. 8, 12:16 p.m. A kayak was stolen from Buena Vista Street. Feb. 8, 1:32 p.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. Feb. 8, 2:54 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Sand Creek Road, and a citation was issued. Feb. 8, 4:05 p.m. A person called from Stewart Way to report they had been scammed by a fraudster via gift cards. Feb. 8, 7:32 p.m. A woman called from Sandstone Drive to report her jewelry was missing, and she believed it had been stolen since she found a window open two weeks ago. Feb. 8, 10:32 p.m. A woman called to report she saw her stolen vehicle at a location on Crescent Drive.

OAKLEY Feb. 7, 12:50 a.m. A California Vehicle Code moving violation was reported at the intersection of Main Street and Empire Avenue. Feb. 7, 2:03 a.m. Reckless driving was reported near the intersection of East Cypress and Bethel Island roads. Feb. 7, 2:22 a.m. A loud party was reported on the 2000 block of Truman Lane. Feb. 7, 3:24 a.m. A welfare check was made on the 400 block of Beaulieu Lane. Feb. 7, 6:16 a.m. A patrol request was made at Summer Lake Community Park.

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Feb. 7, 6:20 a.m. A security check was made at Crocket Park. Feb. 7, 7:33 a.m. A suspicious person was reported near Main Street and Bridgehead Road. Feb. 7, 11:17 a.m. A patrol request was made on Malicoat Avenue. Feb. 7, 11:21 a.m. A California Vehicle Code nonmoving violation was reported near the intersection of Bethel Island and East Cypress roads. Feb. 7, 12:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported on the 2100 block of Verona Avenue. Feb. 7, 12:22 p.m. Reckless driving was reported at Big Break Marina. Feb. 7, 1:31 p.m. Harassment was reported on the 1800 block of Fairhaven Court. Feb. 7, 1:48 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed at the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Feb. 7, 6:44 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of sellers Avenue and East Cypress Road. Feb. 7, 7:51 p.m. Fireworks were reported on the 2300 block of El Monte Drive. Feb. 7, 8:52 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 20 block of Vitruvius Court.

ANTIOCH Feb. 7, 1:24 a.m. Simple assault was reported on Sunset Lane. Feb. 7, 1:35 a.m. An audible alarm was reported on West 10th Street. Feb. 7, 2:40 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Fitzuren Road. Feb. 7, 2:41 a.m. An audible alarm was reported at a business on G Street. Feb. 7, 2:46 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on East 6th Street. Feb. 7, 9:04 a.m. A traffic stop revealed a narcotics violation on Highway 4. Feb. 7, 9:11 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 7, 9:48 a.m. Commercial burglary was reported on East 18th Street. Feb. 7, 10:35 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on Sycamore Drive. Feb. 7, 10:52 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Mojave Way.

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A handful of outdoor Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) sports have bounced back into action, and it appears more will soon move forward. The state department of health has released updated youth and recreational adult sports guidance, clearing the way for the return of more outdoor sports, including football, soccer, water polo, baseball and softball, in counties with COVID-19 rates at or below 14 cases per 100,000 residents. Contra Costa County’s rate stood at 14 as of Feb. 24. A few sports not specifically bound by case-rate limitations, including crosscountry, swimming and diving, golf, tennis and track and field, were cleared to resume earlier this year. “Youth sports are important to our children’s physical and mental health, and our public health approach has worked to balance those benefits against COVID-19 risks,” said Dr. Tomás Aragón, California Department of Public Health director. “With case rates and hospitalizations declining across California, we are allowing outdoor competition to resume, with modifications and steps to reduce risk, in counties where case rates are lower.” Official Bay Valley Athletic League

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Freedom’s Les Callen, seen here during a recent workout, and his fellow Bay Valley Athletic League players will be back in action in mid-March after the state released updated youth sports guidance. football practices are expected to commence on March 1; baseball and softball will launch practice on March 8; and boys’ and girls’ soccer and boys’ and girls’ water polo practices will commence in April. Competitions, meanwhile, will be-

gin on March 19 for football; March 30 for baseball and softball; April 27 for soccer teams; and April 28 for water polo squads. Bay Valley Athletic League teams will compete only against one another this school year. The state requirements mandate that

football, rugby and water polo players undergo state-funded weekly COVID-19 tests in counties with case rates between seven and 14 cases per 100,000 residents. All minors’ parents will be required to sign an informed consent form indicating their understanding and acknowledgement of the risks, and teams will also be required to follow general COVID-19 prevention measures, such as wearing masks during non-activity and not sharing drink bottles and other personal items. Despite the myriad requirements, coaches and administrators expressed widespread excitement for the return of additional sports this week. “We are really excited all our outdoor sports have a pathway to competition,” said Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith. “We would like to have that translate into something for our indoor sports as well.” Liberty Athletic Director Andrew Lonsdale expressed similar sentiments. “(The return of more sports) is a great thing for the kids,” he said. “I hope everything goes off without too many issues. Everyone is working hard to make sure that doesn’t happen.” The Bay Valley Athletic League is expected to post updated sports schedules soon. For updates, visit https://bvalsports.org/2020-21-bval-schedules.

Liberty cross-country teams cruise to victory by Kyle Szyamnski Staff Writer

The Liberty High School cross-country teams waited several months for last week’s return to competition. The Lions didn’t let that chance escape without capturing glory. The Liberty boys’ and girls’ squads raced to victory, with both Lions teams winning 15-DQ. Freedom didn’t have enough runners to score. “It’s amazing to be back and be able to do what we love out here,” said Liberty head coach Eric Morford. “Everybody has followed COVID protocol as closely as they can to make this as safe as possible. It’s been tremendous to be able to see them go out there and show themselves how great they can be.” Racing on a modified track utilizing the Liberty track and campus, the Lions clinched the top six spots in the girls’ race, with junior Kiran McWilliams (19:12.0), sophomore Karyss Mendes (20:04.1) and senior Sidney Jenks (20:19.0) finishing 1-2-3. The boys were equally impressive, claiming eight of the nine top spots, in-

cluding the top two positions. Senior Keene Sample (14:55.0) and sophomore Matias Rogers (15:02.0) crossed 1-2, with Freedom junior Wyatt Erickson (16:07.8) in third. Liberty sophomore Dylan Baptista (16:31.0) and Lions senior Marcelo Lugo (16:52.1) rounded out the top five. “It was great to be back in the Liberty uniform with all the boys,” Sample said. “The first two miles we were feeling it. We started to die, but we knew we put in enough training to get us through to the end.” McWilliams, the girls winner, said that after waiting a year, she wasn’t going to let anything keep her from crossing first. “Just being able to have the chance to come out and race motivated me and pushed me through the pain,” she said. Freedom’s top finisher in the girls’ race was seventh-place Talia Brown, finishing in 25:23.0. Both teams were scheduled to be back in action on Feb. 24, with Pittsburg visiting Liberty and Freedom hosting Antioch. For updates, visit https://bit. ly/37F6eiz. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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The Liberty girls’ cross-country squad captured the top-six finishes in a field of nine in the season opener against Freedom.

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ormer Heritage High School football star Aidan Quinn, now at Arizona Christian University, is now the college’s all-time rushing touchdown leader with 14. Quinn broke the record in the Firestorm’s 27-10 win over Langston Feb. 20. Quinn already leads the school in career rushing yards (over 1,400) and career rushing attempts (over 290) according to the team’s website. In high school, Quinn carried the ball 359 times for 2,578 yards in three varsity seasons for the Patriots. To follow Quinn’s college journey, visit ACUfirestorm.com.

In 2016, the Liberty Lions wrestling team cruised to the Bay Valley Athletic League tournament championship. A total of six Lions won championships, and all 14 wrestlers in their lineup qualified for the North Coast Section (NCS) meet. Liberty racked up 245.5 points, well ahead of secondplace Pittsburg with 151. Liberty’s Bryar Edwards (120) completed a triumphant, four-year run at the tournament, winning his fourth title at the event with a firstround pin of Freedom’s Avery Waddell. Arguably, the biggest surprise of the tournament also came from Liberty, when third-seed Cisco Vega (145), who moved up a weight class, romped past the first and second seeds in the tournament to capture the title with an 11-4 win

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over Pittsburg’s Jerric Bato. Liberty’s Tino Curiel (120), who was battling a severe case of the flu, didn’t let his illness stop him en route to his third league title, in a 6-4 overtime win over Antioch’s Evan Schneiderman. Fellow Lion Justin Hansz also picked up his third league title, with a 6-0 victory over Heritage’s Riley Briggs, the lone Patriot to reach the finals. Lion freshmen Adrian Chavez (152) and Hunter Smith (160) rounded out the Liberty champions with back-to-back pins of Antioch’s Jacob Mays and Pittsburg’s Sam Zamora. Freedom freshmen Dakota Unpingco (106), Mason Hartshorn (113) and Tyler Bennett (132) all emerged victorious, ensuring Freedom did not go home empty-handed. The Falcons finished fourth as a team.

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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. #7A Jim Wilkinson, #497 Steve and Monica Aviles, #7060 Andrew Florez and #951 Lowell Gresham. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on March 4th 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 85169 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000401 The name of the business: Cali Next Level Landscapes Located at: 2974 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Misty Miguel 2. Mark Miguel II This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/20/2021. Signature of registrant: Misty Miguel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE County on: January 27, 2021 by Deputy FOR CHANGE OF NAME Clerk Expires 1/26/2026 Oakley Press PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shannon No. 03-0477 85127 Publish dates: FebSmith SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ruary 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Shannon D. Smith CASE NUMBER: N20NAME STATEMENT 1523 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. File No. F-2021-0000468 The name of Petitioner Shannon Smith filed a petition the business: Patty’s Jewlery Located with this court for a decree changing at: 642 Bynum Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, names as follows: Present Name: a. is hereby registered by the following Shannon Damone Smith b. AKA Da- owner: Patricia Ayala. This business is mone Shannon Smith to Proposed conducted by: An Individual. The regisName: Damone Shannon Smith. 2. trant commenced to transact business THE COURT ORDERS that all persons inter- under the fictitious business name or ested in this matter shall appear before names listed above on 2/1/2021. Sigthis court at the hearing indicated below nature of registrant: Patricia Ayala. This to show cause, if any, why the petition for statement was filed with the County change of name should not be granted. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FebAny person objecting to the name chang- ruary 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires es described above must file a written 1/31/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 objection that includes the reasons for 85111 Publish dates: February 12, 19, the objection at least two court days be- 26, March 5, 2021. fore the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show FICTITIOUS BUSINESS cause why the petition should not be NAME STATEMENT granted. If no written objection is timely File No. F-2021-0000709 The name of the filed, the court may grant the petition business: Ergo-Tek Associates Located without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING at: 178 Willowrun Way In: Oakley, CA a. Date: 3/11/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. 94561, is hereby registered by the folDept.: 30 b. The address of the court is lowing owner: Randy Stonebarger. This same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this business is conducted by: An Individual. Order to Show Cause shall be published at The registrant commenced to transact least once each week for four successive business under the fictitious business weeks prior to the date set for hearing on name or names listed above on 1/1/2018. the petition in the following newspaper Signature of registrant: Randy Stoneof general circulation, printed in this barger, Owner. This statement was filed county: Brentwood Press with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Date: 01/15/2021 Judge of the Supe- County on: February 11, 2021 by Deputy rior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Clerk Expires 2/10/2026 Oakley Press No. 85108 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 03-0477 85161 Publish dates: February 26, March 5, 2021. 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2021.

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11, 2021 at www.storagetreasures. com at or after 10am: CubeSmart #5975 (925)526-4580. 1790 Vineyard Dr. Antioch, CA 94509 Karen Abbey Joanne Marshall Susan Martin Zoie Patterson Anthony Yeoman Tanya Williams Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH or CREDIT CARD only. Items are sold AS IS WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. CubeSmart reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85153 February 26, March 5, 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-2021-0000219 The name of the business: Dean Court Home Located at: 200 Dean Court 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-2021-0000160 The name of the business: La Fritanguera Nicaraguan Cuisine Located at: 1819 Colfax Street In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mombacho, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Jenniffer Jimenez CEO. 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 85059 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000250 The name of the business: Wolverine Junk Removal Located at: 3442 Chandler Circle In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Shane Anthony Durbin 2. Jason Richard Kolnberger. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/26/2020. Signature of registrant: Shane Anthony Durbin. 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. 02-1273 85097 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000190 The name of the business: WorkAligned Located at: 3515 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #11 In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Julia L. Raina. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Julia L. Raina. 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. 02-1273 85089 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000253 The name of the business: Adonai Commercial Investments Located at: 2125 Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 4 Adonai Incorporated. 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: Jacynthia Monroe-Humphrey, CEO. 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. 02-1273 85098 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006113 The name of the business: Orbit Rentals Located at: 829 Bamboo Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jonathan Garay. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/9/2020. Signature of registrant: Jonathan Garay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 21, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85103 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for the following entitlements associated with the proposed 137.3-acre Bridle Gate project, located generally west of the Sand Creek Road and State Route 4 interchange and as shown on the map included with this notice: • A Final Environmental Impact Report to disclose the environmental impacts of the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; • A General Plan amendment (GPA 17-001) to change the land use designation for 4.3 acres of the site south of the Sand Creek Road alignment from Residential-Low Density (R-LD) to Park (P) for two public parks associated with the single-family units. In addition, an amendment to the General Plan’s Circulation Element is needed to allow the proposed San Jose Avenue extension to terminate at a new intersection with Sand Creek Road; • A rezone (RZ 17-004) to amend the development standards within Planned Development 36 to accommodate the residential, commercial, and open space uses of the project; • A development agreement (DA 19-001) setting forth the duration of the agreement, permitted uses and density of the project, requisite development standards, community benefits to be provided by the applicant, and additional terms and

conditions regarding development of the project; • A vesting tentative subdivision map (VTSM 8506) to subdivide the property into 252 single-family residential parcels, an 11.35-acre elementary school site (or, alternatively, a residential overlay that could accommodate an additional 63 single-family units if development of the school does not occur), two park parcels, four parcels for stormwater bio-retention, a commercial parcel, and a remainder parcel that will continue to be zoned for commercial uses, and open space areas; and • A design review (DR 17-007) for the single-family homes to be constructed on the 252 parcels consisting of ten models with four elevations each ranging in size from 1,8083,100 square feet. A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The FEIR is available for review on the City of Brentwood’s website at: (https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ gov/cd/planning/ceqa.asp). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 1, 2020, on a previous version of the above entitlements that included a multi-family component that is no longer part of the project, and recommended that the City Council deny the project. The City Council will take final action on this project. Applicant: Discovery Builders, Inc., and West Coast Home Builders, Inc. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health orders, and in accordance with

California Government Code Section 54953(b) and Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 concerning teleconference meetings, this City Council meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the WebEx video conferencing system. 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: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/councilmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *3 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order

to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be: • distributed to the Council via email, • posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the WebEx system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85166 Publish Dates: February 26, 2021.

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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. 061617 85031 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

Signature of registrant: Chanette Campbell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/14/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85112 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

business: LSM Realty Located at: 2015 Lynwood Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lisa Morales. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/07/2005. Signature of registrant: Lisa Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/24/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85126 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000233 The name of the business(es): 1. OrganizeU 2. AppetizeU Located at: 5575 Sunview Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chanette Campbell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000235 The name of the business: Heirloom Publishing House Located at: 20 Palm Beach Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jessica Pereira Barney. 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: Jessica Pereira Barney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/14/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85096 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000366 The name of the business: EZ Nails Located at: 1864 A St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Huy Nguyen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Huy Nguyen. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: January 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk File No. F-2021-0000347 The name of the Expires 1/25/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000396 The name of the business: Sleek Boutique Located at: 5039 Shinn Mountain Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nicole Charbonnet. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Yoshiko Farinha, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/26/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 85131 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 et, Seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction the self-storage unit contents, containing household and other goods, of the following customers, for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on MARCH

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006130 The name of the business: Furry Friends Pet Services Located at: 829 Bamboo Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rachelle Hampton. 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: Rachelle Hampton, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 22, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/21/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85013 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 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 10/25/2000. 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. 02-1273 85040 Publish dates: February 5, 12 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000196 The name of the business: Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy Incorporated Located at: 3075 Citrus Circle #165 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner: Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy Incorporated. 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 9/27/2019. Signature of registrant: Elise Braganza, Secretary. 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. 02-1273 85041 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000057 The name of the business: In Law Investigations Located at: 606 Ralston Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John Anthony Goyich. 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: John Anthony Goyich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85046 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

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: Alan Bayley . 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. 02-1273 85024 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. 02-1273 85008 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000214 The name of the business: Little Locals Located at: 2331 Newport Place South In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owne: Christine Sobolik. 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: Christine Sobolik. 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 85073 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000266 The name of the business: LTU Labs Located at: 2950 Windtree Ct In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Isabelle Lurie. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/10/2020. Signature of registrant: Isabelle Lurie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/20/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85102 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 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. 02-1273 85007 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000274 The name of the business: Riga Accounting Service Located at: 5061 Almanor Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Diane C. Riga Williams. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/26/2012. Signature of registrant: Diane C. Riga Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85135 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000413 The name of the business: Summers Home Located at: 8155 Westport Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marcella Summers. 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: Marcella Summers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/27/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85138 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

gated 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 #916-6049695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: Feb. 26th & March 5th 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85170 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000290 The name of the business(es): 1. Altamont Glass & Shower Co 2. Altamont Glass Company Located at: 903 Lido Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Robert Jeffrey Gould. 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: Robert Jeffrey Gould. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85132 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000474 The name of the business: Bare Bronze Beauty Located at: 316 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Monique Webb. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Monique Webb. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/31/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85137 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

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. Selfstorage 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. Michelle Hickox- 6+ Bins, Bookshelf, Games, Boots. 2. Celeste Wright- Toys, Stools, Speakers, Vacuum, Computer. 3. Wanda Williams- 10+ Boxes & Bags, Lamps, Refrigerator, Dresser. 4. Ryan Grijalva- 1 Box, Mattress, Clothing. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, 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 02/26/2021 and on 03/05/2021. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85158 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 2021.

to this case, T.S.# 9462-5948. 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 www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case, 9462- 5948, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 27, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION 8167, FILED OCTOBER 12, 2000 IN BOOK 425 OF MAPS, PAGE 34, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1) ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES WITHIN OR UNDERLYING THE REAL PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1998, SERIES NO. 98- 269383, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2) ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID SUBSTANCES BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1998, SERIES NO. 98-269383, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NPP0373007 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/26/2021, 03/05/2021, 03/12/2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85140 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, March 12, 2021.

the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 03/22/2021 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2115 CYPRESS POINT(Unincorporated Area) , BYRON, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $417,521.16 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-6364. 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 www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case, 9462-6364, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this

potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0373034 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/26/2021, 03/05/2021, 03/12/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85141 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000295 The name of the business: Alliance Mobile Notary And Loan Signing Services Located at: 2125 Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 4 Adonai Incorporated. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jacynthia Humphrey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/20/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85101 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000338 The name of the business: Smoke 4 Less Located at: 3340 San Pablo Dam Road Ste G In: San Pablo, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kumar Brothers 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 NA. Signature of registrant: Param Jit, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85134 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000371 The name of the business: ACE Painting Service, Inc. Located at: 700 Harvest Park Dr. Suite F In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Daniel Aceves 2. Susan Aceves. This business is conducted by: General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2005. Signature of registrant: Dan Aceves. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/25/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85128 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000480 The name of the business: Lifted Hair Lounge Located at: 3850 Balfour Road, Suite 221 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nicole Dumenigo. This business is conducted by: Nicole Dumenigo. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Nicole Dumenigo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/1/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85133 Publish dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000543 The name of the business: Stay and Play Preschool LLC Located at: 771 Griffith Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stay and Play Preschool LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lynette Torrez, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85160 Publish dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2021. LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on March 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2012 Nissan, VIN #: JN8AE2KP3C9044820, CA License Plate: 6XDV174. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85154 Publish Dates: February 26, 2021.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on March 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following vehicle: 2014 Ram, VIN NAME STATEMENT #: 1C6RR6LG5ES424043, CA License File No. F-2021-0000375 The name of the Plate: 62886H1. Brentwood Press No. business: Able 24-7 Transportation 02-1273 85156 Publish Dates: February Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road In: 26, 2021. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yaway EnNOTICE OF LIEN SALE terprises LLC. This business is conducted SELF STORAGE AUCTION by: A Limited Liability Company, State of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underOrganization: California. The registrant signed intends to sell the liened personal commenced to transact business under property described below, pursuant to the fictitious business name or names the provisions of the California Code of listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- Civil Procedure and the provisions of trant: Saddiq Fudge, Managing Mem- the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, ber. This statement was filed with the Business and Professions Code Sections County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 21700 et seq.. January 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires On the 10th day of March 2021, at 1/25/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 12:00 P.M., the undersigned will sell 85168 Publish dates: February 26, March the contents of liened storage units by 5, 12, 19, 2021. public sale by competitive bidding on

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 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 March 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) 240-5000. Selfstorage 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. Kimberly Wright - Dishes, pans, sofa, speakers, rugs, office chair, speakers & clothing. 2. Vorris B. Hunter - Exercise Equip, Clothes, Bins, End Table. 3. Kim Marie Delgato - Band Equip, Mini Bikes, Shelving. 4. Gabriel Becerra - Appliances, Tools, Band Equip, Boxes. 5. Kimberly Cary - Clothing, Bookcase, Head Board, Boxes. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, 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: 2/26/2021 and 3/5/2021 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85151 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 2021. 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 March 10th, 2021 at 11:15 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 to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Scott Bowman (2) Raina Kenney 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 obli-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9462-5948 TSG Order No.: 191192788-CAVOI A.P.N.: 011-390-027 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/10/2006. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/04/2006 as Document No.: 2006- 0140521-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: REGIN M CHRISTENSEN AND BRENDA A CHRISTENSEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 03/22/2021 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 304 FAREHAM COURT (Unincorporated Area), DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $152,660.46 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9462-6364 TSG Order No.: 200038612-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 008-120-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/04/2005. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/10/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0436326-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: BRETT L EASTWOOD, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Elissa Marie Predmore SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Elissa Marie Predmore CASE NUMBER: N21-0113 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Elissa Marie Predmore filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Elissa Marie Predmore to Proposed Name: Elissa Marie Trujillo. 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: 03/24/2021 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: January 14, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 85109 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: GRACE RAMIREZ AND FRANK RAMIREZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: GRACE AND FRANK RAMIREZ CASE NUMBER: N21-0088 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner GRACE AND FRANK RAMIREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. SETH MARCO RAMIREZ to Proposed Name: SETH DAVID RAMIREZ. 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: 3/24/2021 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: January 14, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 85107 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

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you’ve got your kids at home, there are no more Fridays.” Board member Kim Beede talked about what her face-to-face reaction would be to critical parents who commented online about the school’s reopening. “Are we alone?” she asked board members before continuing. “(I would say,) B--if you are going to call me out, I am going to F--- you up. Sorry, that’s just me.” Board members can be heard laughing at the remark in the background. Approximately two minutes into the conversation, the trustees became aware they were being recorded publicly, at which point, the screen went dark. The exchange went viral and public reaction to the video was swift. “This is how elected school board members behave at work?” said Dita Wilson in an online Press post. “Unbelievably unprofessional. You’d be fired immediately from your non-government job. Please resign. Parents and students have been through enough already!” Other comments also supported the removal of the board. “That entire board should resign for

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the good of the school district. They have lost all trust with the public,” said Dave Cruise. OUESD Superintendent Greg Hetrick issued a statement addressing the incident. “Last night at the Oakley Union Elementary School District regular board meeting, there were unfortunate, and truly inappropriate comments made that were heard by many,” he wrote. “These comments are not typical, and more importantly they are not what the community should expect from our school district … I know that we lost trust with the community. I will not make excuses for what happened or why it happened. I am the superintendent. I am responsible and accountable, and I am truly sorry for what took place.” But for many, the superintendent’s comments fell short. “This apology reeks of ‘oops, you caught how we really feel,’” wrote Margaret O’Brian in an online post. A change.org petition calling for the board to resign or be recalled garnered over 8,000 signatures. On Thursday, Feb. 18, OUESD board President Kim Brizen-

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stated that detectives were concerned for the safety of Meeks and her son. Jimmy Lee, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office, stated Tuesday morning that Meeks and the child had been located and were safe. No other information was provided. Investigators have not yet provided a possible timeframe for Iliff’s murder, nor have they established a relationship between the victim and Williams. It is also unknown if there is a connection between Iliff and Meeks. Shortly before the drive-by shooting, Williams is suspected of having committed an armed robbery in Brentwood. A man now believed to be Williams entered a Quik Stop around 8:30 p.m., displayed a firearm and demanded cash, said Lt. Walter O’Grodnick of the Brentwood Police Department. The suspect fled the scene with the cash and some merchandise in a silver SUV. “Our agency confirmed the suspect in our robbery is connected to the ongoing investigations in Antioch and Discovery Bay,” O’Grodnick said on Sunday. “No additional information is being released to preserve the integrity of this complex multi-agency investigation.” A short time later, witnesses observed the driver of a silver SUV fire at emergency personnel who had answered a medical call in the parking lot of a Panda Express on the 1900 block of Auto Center Drive, striking a

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The general plan stipulates that Highway 4 noise is considered significant if it exceeds 60 decibels, with additional considerations for nighttime hours. “This is something that we need to get done,” said Councilmember Karen Rarey. “It’s something that is a year in the making.” Outside city agencies completed a State Route 4 Bypass project environmental impact report in 1994, with addenda completed for subsequent portions of the project in 2011 and 2014. The sound study information in those reports, however, raises questions, Rarey said. “When they did the (2011) update,

dine resigned. The following day, the remainder of the board, Kim Beede, Erica Ippolito and Richie Masadas tendered their resignations as well. All were effective immediately. Hetrick issued a statement Friday evening, Feb. 19, which included comments from the board. “Board members Kim Beede, Erica Ippolito and Richie Masadas asked that the following statement be shared with you,” wrote Hetrick. “We deeply regret the comments that were made in the meeting of the board of education earlier this week. As trustees, we realize it is our responsibility to model the conduct that we expect of our students and staff, and it is our obligation to build confidence in district leadership; our comments failed you in both regards, and for this we offer our sincerest apology.” In response to the resignations, Contra Costa County Board of Education President Annette Lewis appointed two members of the county board to serve as temporary members of the OUESD board, effective immediately. A third appointment is pending. Lewis appointed herself and fellow

firefighter and a paramedic. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) firefighters, American Medical Response (AMR) paramedics and officers from the Antioch Police Department (APD) had responded to the location at 8:53 p.m. following a report of an individual suffering from an abdominal injury, said ConFire Fire Prevention Capt. Joseph Ottolini. While treating the injured man, the suspect drove by the scene at 9:08 p.m. and fired multiple rounds. According to an APD press release, the suspect then turned around, drove back by the scene and opened fire a second time. The firefighter was struck in the foot and the paramedic was hit in the leg. An ambulance and police car were also struck by gunfire. The injuries suffered by the pair were not life threatening, Ottolini said. A ConFire social-media post stated that both were in stable condition after being transported to a local hospital for treatment of their wounds. “Tonight’s senseless shootings are a vivid reminder of the very real dangers our first responders face, often side-by-side with our law enforcement partners, as they work to save lives across our communities,” Lewis T. Broschard III, ConFire fire chief said. “We are grateful for the public outpouring of support for our wounded firefighter and AMR paramedic and for the work of law enforcement across the Bay Area to bring the perpetrator

they said they felt no noise mitigation was needed, other than for homes that were not there to have sound walls put in, which the city has asked to have done,” Rarey said. “The other thing that was hard to determine based on the documents is that in 2014 there was supposed to be another sound study, but without looking at the addendum for that sound study, which I can’t find anywhere, it’s hard to tell whether they just took those numbers from before and extrapolated them to what it might be.” Residents, who began publicly complaining about the noise more than a year ago, expressed similar sentiments. Sukumar Dash, a Siena Village subdivision resident, said his family’s issues

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county board member Mike Maxwell to the OUESD board. A third seat will be filled by county board member Consuelo Lara or Alaina Villeda, who was appointed by the previous OUESD board before the resignations. Villeda has not yet been sworn into office and has not indicated whether she will take the seat. With three trustees, the OUESD board will have a voting quorum. “The appointments are temporary,” Lewis said. “I look forward to working with the OUESD community to determine the best course of action to fill these seats with people who will represent the best interests of students, families, teachers and school staff.” A meeting is expected to be scheduled soon to determine the next course of action. The board seats can be filled with appointments or by special election. California Education Code (Section 5094) gives the county board of education president the authority to appoint members of the county board to serve on a local school district governing board in the event a majority of seats become vacant. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

or perpetrators to justice.” Williams fled west on Highway 4 after the shooting, and APD officers gave chase. They were joined by units from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and a CCCSO helicopter. The pursuit ended in Richmond after Williams crashed into a parked car. He was taken into custody by the Richmond police and CHP officers. A firearm was collected at the scene. “As representatives of our firefighters, and in support of the police and EMS personnel we respond with on a daily basis, we are grateful to report both first responders injured in tonight’s shooting incident are expected to make full recoveries,” said Vince Wells, president, United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County. “I would like to thank the members of the community of Antioch and beyond for your words of concern and support regarding those injured in tonight’s incident. We expect to learn more as the investigation uncovers more details regarding this incident.” The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division through the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 925-646-2441 or at 925-313-2600. Tips can be emailed to tips@so.cccounty.us. Call 866-846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

appeared immediately after a portion of the Balfour Road interchange project opened in July 2018. He said the constant noise precludes his family from getting a full night’s sleep; causes health problems; shakes their residence; sours outdoor neighborhood gatherings; and leaves them stressed and irritated. “There was never a noise study done in this corridor,” he said. “The first one was done in 2006, when the community was not built and that does not address the issue. The second study was done in 2014, when the bypass authority met, prior to the highway being built. That sound study was done in Summerset, not the Trilogy or Siena area.”

Grindall said that whenever the sound study results materialize, the city will share them with the California Department of Transportation, which manages the state’s highway system. It’s unknown, however, what remedies can or will result. “There are a lot of people who live near highways and have noise complaints,” Grindall said. “Caltrans does address them eventually.” The city has put out a request for the sound study work to be completed and has sent it to qualified noise consulting firms. The cost of the work will be determined once those companies respond. To read the city’s complete request for work, visit https://bit.ly/3bzHCsK.

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