The Press 03.03.2023

Senior center supported

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

OAKLEY Following a positive report on the city’s finances, the City Council decided to throw a $20,000 lifeline to the ailing Oakley Senior Center and spend more on drawing tourists to the Delta at their meeting Tuesday night.

City Manager Josh McMurray had warned the Council at their last meeting that the Senior Center, which is not operated by the city, had been facing closure without an infusion of cash.

The center’s board stated in their plea, that “currently, we have enough funds to keep the center operational until May or June. Since everyone had to shelter-in-place

see Center page 18

Cherry tree blossoms started blooming this week along Sellers Avenue at the Hidden Equestrian Ranch. After another week of rain and snow topping Mt. Diablo, the season may be turning with a break in the clouds.

Boy braves battle with childhood cancer

we found what he had. If it wasn’t for the fall, who knows how far it would have gotten before we found it, maybe till there was nothing anyone could do.”

Water in the city declared non-toxic

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Anyone looking for a sequel to the Oscar-nominated film ‘Erin Brockovich’ needed only to tune into the Feb. 28 meeting of the Brentwood City Council to watch the city’s presentation on chromium-6, a water contaminant that has been linked to cancer.

The presentation, which said the city’s water meets state safety standards, was given by Miki Tsubota, the director of Public Works, for the city at the request of council members after citizens expressed their concern late last year.

“Last year, there was some public concern specifically about chromium-6 in our water,” Tsubota said. “We had our staff go out, do a grab sample and send it out for testing. Chromium-6 levels in our surface water were ‘no detect’ and from our wells range from 4 to about 7 parts per billion (ppb).”

By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

BRENTWOOD Maria Munoz vividly remembers the day last September when her 11-yearold son Cristian was injured playing football with his friends.

He accidentally fell after jumping to catch a ball. On impact, Cristian felt intense stomach pain and knew something wasn’t right. He called his mom, who raced to pick him up. Later that evening, Cristian ended up in the Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center, where doctors soon determined he had a common form of childhood kidney cancer known as Wilms’ tumor. The impact of the football injury

ripped the tumor and caused Cristian’s excruciating pain. Munoz said she will be forever grateful for that fall.

“We are very grateful for God and life, and another chance,” Munoz said. “I thank God every day for Cristian’s fall, because that’s how

Cristian was sent to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center for surgery where he was cared for by a team of physicians and nurses, including surgeon Sani Yamout, M.D., and pediatric oncologist Caroline Yingwen Hu, M.D.

“Wilms’ tumor is the most common childhood kidney cancer,” Hu said. “We see several cases each year. Symptoms can include belly pain, belly swelling, blood in the urine, nausea and vomiting.”

Hu added Cristian didn’t have these symptoms because his cancer presented itself suddenly, forcing doctors to quickly create a treatment plan that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Though hope fills their thoughts,

see Brave page 18

For scale, Tsubota said, one part per billion is the equivalent of a single drop in an Olympicsized swimming pool. The state is preparing to establish a maximum contaminant level of 10 parts per billion, which means Brentwood’s drinking water would more than meet state-level safety standards, according to Tsubota. The current state standard is 50 parts per billion.

Chromium is a naturally occurring odorless and tasteless mineral found in geologic deposits, according to the agenda packet

see Water page 18

Educators Honored

Photo by Chris Campos

Tax & Financial Specialist Meet Your Local

Robert H. Jones, CPA, Marsh Creek Capital Management, Inc.

For tax preparation in Brentwood, you can count on Robert H. Jones, CPA, at Marsh Creek Capital Management Inc. He assists taxpayers and small businesses with taxes in Brentwood and the surrounding communities. Whether you are an individual or a local business, he has years of valuable experience handling income and estates tax matters. Contact Robert H. Jones, CPA, tax filing specialist, for help with your taxes.

March is Red Cross Month celebration

Publication Date: March 24, 2023

Deadline for space reservation: March 14, 2023

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In times of crisis, communities across Northern California come together to support one another. This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of the American Red Cross and exemplified by volunteers and donors.

This month, the Northern California Coastal Region of the Red Cross is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation. Across the region, volunteers, staff and Red Cross leadership will celebrate Red Cross Month in local proclamation ceremonies.

Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org to make a financial donation, give blood or platelets, become a volunteer or take a class in life-saving skills, such as first aid, CPR and how to use an AED. On March 22, you can also join the annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating at redcross.org/ givingday to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters. Home fires are the most frequent di-

saster response for the Red Cross, which is also working to help families stay safe by installing free smoke alarms during its Sound the Alarm home fire safety events. When volunteer blood and platelet donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping this spring. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $10 Visa Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card, which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five winners.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities this month are:

Antioch

• March 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rotary Club Antioch, 4800 Golf Course Road

Brentwood

• March 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Resurrection (Ministries) Lutheran Church, 1275 Fairview Avenue

• March 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Brentwood, 35 Oak Street

• March 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic, 500 Fairview Avenue

Byron

• March 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road

Pittsburg

• March 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., 1001 Stoneman Avenue To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Oratorical Fest honors Black History Month

By Rene De Amaral Staff Writer

Twila Long, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion co–chair of the Pioneer Parent’s Club proclaimed “Let us remember that Black History is American history” to a room full of Pioneer Elementary School families during their first Oratorical Fest and Showcase on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The Oratorical Fest featured performances by Pioneer Elementary students, who could choose a piece of poetry, a speech, or a monologue by a Black poet, speaker, or writer. Students were encouraged to research an African-American figure and submit a video performance, which were featured in either the showcase or on the Pioneer Parents’ Club website for viewing.

The Oratorical Fest opened with a welcome from Pioneer Parent’s Club members Long Tamara Osivwemu and Yanira Wandera. A performance of James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by resident Terry Gascie followed.

The showcase featured 17 acts composed of Pioneer Elementary students and alumni who highlighted a variety of African-American authors, including Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The showcase orators were Alana Osivwemu, Jack Mundy, Marcelo Wandera, Connor Torres, Cooper Torres, Avaneesh Tiwari, Emma Kim, Nadean Long, Natalie

Chiprich, Victoria Castor, Janalyse Nnanta, Jax Johnson, Christina Castor, Josie Chiprich, Samraat Rikhye, Krisha Patel, Tvisha Pawaskar, Anant Thapliyal, Achala Mukunda, Josie Chiprich and Karter Moorhouse.

There were also dance performances from Alana Osivwemu, Mya Obligacion, and Pioneer Elementary alumna Aaliyah Wandera. The orators were given awards at the end of the showcase, and led the audience in a dance.

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The Pioneer Parents’ Club was inspired by the Oakland Unified School District Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Fest, which is in its 44th year. They said their hope is that the rest of Brentwood schools will come together to

The Pioneer Parents’ Club, of Pioneer Elementary School, hosted an Oratorical Fest and Showcase to celebrate Black History Month.

create a district-wide movement.

For more information and to view student submissions, visit http://bit. ly/3YNx2Wr

To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Photo by Rene De Amaral

County has to fill a big funding pothole

• Countywide Guardrail UpgradesPhase 2 ($999,990);

• Byron Highway Safety Improvements ($1,316,520);

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

REGIONAL The county’s backlog of maintenance for roads, flood control and parks has grown to a point that without more money, disaster awaits Contra Costa residents, according to the Public Works Department.

Brian Balbas, the public works director, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that he has a lot of holes to fill and not enough money in the form of taxes, fees or grants, to do it.

Although the federal government passed a $1.2 trillion package called the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Bill in November 2021, the pot of money comes with some strings attached, mostly requiring local matching funds. The legislation includes around $550 billion in new federal investment in America’s roads and bridges, water infrastructure, resilience, internet, and more. About $16 billion of that funding is allocated to California’s coffers.

John Goia, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, said Tuesday “It would be called malfeasance if we failed to find the matching funds” for this one-time opportunity of federal funding.

Balbas’ report stated, “The budget challenges continue and have been magnified by inflation, hard caps on revenue streams, vot-

ing threshold requirements, pandemic impacts, a focus of government grant programs on capital improvements instead of maintenance and operations funding, and the general reluctance to increase taxes or fees to pay for necessary capital improvements, maintenance and services. In an effort to address or temporarily mitigate the budget shortfalls in these programs, the Public Works Department has implemented short-term solutions that in some cases are not sustainable.

The purpose of this presentation is to inform the Board of Supervisors of the ongoing budget challenges facing the Public Works Department, circumstances that led to the

challenges, actions taken to mitigate the challenges, and request direction from the Board of Supervisors on possible long-term solutions.”

Balbas went on to describe a series of “unfortunate events” that affected county plans to maintain or improve local roads. Construction costs rose 23 percent from projections made in 2018. Several county roads were damaged by the storms of 2017 such as Alhambra Valley Road, Bear Creek Road, Morgan Territory Road, and Happy Valley Road. In 2023, the county just completed the final restoration work with a final cost of $20.4 million.Then the pandemic struck in 2020 and gas tax revenues plummeted as quarantine protocols restricted commute and other travel patterns. Supply chain crises added further complications and construction costs took another 30% jump from 2017 to 2022, according to Public Works figures.

Other local county projects applying for federal funding totaling $6,768,925, but lacking matching funds include:

• Vasco Road Safety Improvements ($715,050);

• Deer Valley Road Traffic Safety Improvements ($1,125,810)

• Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School in Bay Point ($3,902,000)

But potholes aren’t the only area where the county’s budget comes up short. Flood control infrastructure needs “a system built in the 1950s and 1960s” as Balbas characterized it, is in great need of maintenance. However, the county collects little in property taxes from underfunded flood zone districts. That unfunded backlog has reached $18.5 million, according to Allison Knapp, the Public Works deputy director.

Another shortage building up lay with Special Districts. The county’s public facilities managed by Special Districts include a diverse array of items, including trails, community landscapes and parkways, parks, a potable water supply well, pedestrian bridges, a transit line, and community centers. These special districts serve various unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa County has never established a parks department.

After outlining his funding woes, Balbas offered the Board of Supervisors a list of potential long-term solutions:

• Pursue tax measures to provide local match and maintenance funds

• Support state amendment to Proposition 218 to include flood control

• Support legislation to provide local match funds

• Support legislation to reduce voter threshold to 50% (still significant challenges would remain)

• Partnerships on projects with non-profit organizations to increase grant success

Jordan is loving the taste of spring weather we got last week.

The county Public Works director told the Board of Supervisors that road maintenance funding is running short.

Photo courtesy of Contra Costa County

Federal tax filing deadline extended to Oct. 16

California taxpayers who live in areas affected by natural disasters most of California now have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service has announced. Previously, the deadline had been postponed to May 15 for these areas.

California individuals and businesses harmed by the 2022-23 winter storms qualify for an extensionon their federal return until May 15, 2023, to file and pay taxes.

The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in California and parts of Georgia and Alabama. There are four different eligible FEMA declarations, and the start dates and other details vary for each of these disasters. The current list of eligible localities and other details for each disaster are always available on the Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page on IRS.gov.

The additional relief postpones until Oct. 16 various tax filing and payment deadlines, including those for most calendar-year 2022 individual and business returns. This includes: Individual income tax returns, originally due on April 18; Various business returns, normally due on March 15 and April 18; and returns of tax-exempt organizations, normally due on May 15.

This means that eligible taxpayers will also have until Oct. 16 to make 2022 contributions to their IRAs and health savings accounts.

In addition, farmers who choose to forgo making estimated tax payments and normally file their returns by March 1 will now have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file their 2022 return and pay any tax due.

The Oct. 16 deadline also applies to the estimated tax payment for the fourth quarter of 2022, originally due on Jan. 17,

2023. This means that taxpayers can skip making this payment and instead include it with the 2022 return they file, on or before Oct. 16.

The Oct. 16 deadline also applies to 2023 estimated tax payments, normally due on April 18, June 15 and Sept. 15. It also applies to the quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on Jan. 31, April 30 and July 31.

The Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses page has details on other returns, payments and tax-related actions qualifying for the additional time. Taxpayers in the affected areas do not need to file any extension paperwork, and they do not need to call the IRS to qualify for the extended time.

The IRS automatically provides filing and penalty relief to any taxpayer with an IRS address of record located in the disas-

ter area. However, if an affected taxpayer receives a late filing or late payment penalty notice from the IRS that has an original or extended filing, payment or deposit due date falling within the postponement period, the taxpayer should call the number on the notice to have the penalty abated.

In addition, the IRS will work with any taxpayer who lives outside the disaster area but whose records necessary to meet a deadline occurring during the postponement period are located in the affected area. Taxpayers qualifying for relief who live outside the disaster area need to contact the IRS at 866-562-5227. This also includes workers assisting the relief activities who are affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization.

Individuals and businesses in a federally declared disaster area who suffered uninsured or unreimbursed disaster-related losses can choose to claim them on either the return for the year the loss occurred or the return for the prior year. See Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts for details.

Downtown parking lot reopens

The parking lot on the corner of Second Street and Oak Street in downtown Brentwood is open to the public again after being closed for several months to host the annual Brentwood on Ice skating rink for the holidays.

Heritage dancers win at competitions

From Staff Reports

The Heritage High School Dance Team won first place at both the USA Northern California Dance Regionals in Fair Oaks on Feb. 4, and at the USA Northern California State Dance Classic in Cupertino a week later.

The team competed against nine other Bay Area high schools in the Varsity Pom division at both events.

Heritage High School is now qualified to advance to the USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim this month where they will compete against other dance teams from throughout the Western United States and beyond.

The Heritage dance team will be representing the Liberty Union High School District at this national competition.

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Dukellis Real Estate puts their clients first

Dukellis Real Estate in Brentwood is a family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage providing residential services, including listing, selling and relocation referrals.

Mary Jane Dukellis and Lisa Dukellis-Mitchener share a passion for real estate and love seeing their clients smile when they find just the right home for them.

They prioritize their clients’ wishes and best interests,

which they assess by asking pertinent questions and listening carefully and are diligent in securing clients’ qualifications to purchase a property within their desired price range.

The company, which belongs to three property listing services, focuses on senior and first-time home buyer clientele, with some of its business coming from referrals.

As members of state and national realtors’

associations, Dukellis Real Estate has the latest information from the legislature as well as the economic outlook of the housing market.

For more information, call Mary Jane Dukellis at 925-948-5191, email her at maryjane@dukellis.com or Lisa at 925-775-8060 email Lisa@dukellis.com. Visit their website at www.dukellis.com.

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This Week’s Events

Saturday, March 4

Trinkets & Treasure Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting a Trinkets & Treasures Flea Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 215 Second St. They will also be hosting a silent auction.

Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert

The El Campanil Theatre, at 602 W. 2nd St., is hosting their annual Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. featuring artists Guy King and Kirk Fletcher. Ticket prices start at $30. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https:// bit.ly/3Ybi8rD

On the Horizon

Saturday, March 11

Oakley Youth Employment Workshop and Job Fair

The Oakley Recreation Department is hosting a youth employment workshop and job fair at the Oakley Recreation Center at 1250 O’Hara Ave. from 10 a.m.-noon. The goal is to provide local youth with the opportunity to learn job-seeking skills and connect with employers. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3YrG22L

Wednesday, March 15

Arts & Culture Visioning Session

The ad hoc City Council steering committee for Contra Costa County is hosting an information session at the Oakley Recreation Center at 1250 O’Hara Ave. at 5 p.m. For more information and to register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/40Qsxf9.

Thursday, March 16

Lions of the North to play at Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The El Campanil Theatre at 602 W. 2nd St. in Antioch is hosting a Pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration at 2 p.m. featuring the Irish band Lions of the North. Tickets are $32 for adults, $29 for seniors, and $15 for youths. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3Y57rrw Red Cross Blood Drive

The Byron Delta Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive for the Red Cross at St. Anne Catholic Church at 2800 Camino Diablo in Byron from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1(800) 733-2767 or sign up at redcrossblood.org with ZIP code 94514.

Saturday, March 18

Sons of the American Legion Crab Dinner

The Sons of the American Legion is hosting

their first crab dinner at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building located at 757 First St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. The event will also feature a raffle. Tickets are $65. For more information, call (925) 206-6738 or 925-250-1405.

Monday, March 20

All God’s Children Christian School

Annual Golf Tournament

All God’s Children Christian School is hosting their annual golf tournament at the Discovery Bay Country Club. The tournament will feature a continental breakfast, a driving range and putting contest and a barbecue buffet dinner with awards will take place after the tournament at 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The tournament is a shotgun start at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Kaitlyn Lillard at kaitlynlillard@gmail.com or 925-642-5674, or visit http://bit.ly/3YCWrSx

Saturday, March 25 and

Sunday, March 26

Spring Craft Show and Yard Sale

The Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. is hosting a craft show and yard sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft vendors will be located indoors and yard sale participants will be in the courtyard. For more information and to become a vendor, email sandmcraftemporium@gmail.com

Ongoing Events

Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes began in September. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP

Delta Informal Gardeners

Monthly Meetings

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

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// www.brentwoodrotary94513.com Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday

17th Annual Crab Feed

Saturday, March 11, 2023

5:30 pm Cocktails (no host bar) / 7:00 pm Dinner

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at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley.com Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit http:// www.antiochrotaryclub.com/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www.rotaryclubofthedelta. org/.

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/ Oakley: The Oakley Lions Club meets the fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center, for more information, visit https://eclubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/ Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit:https://discoverybaylions.com/ who-we-are/meetings/ Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/

East

County 4-H Club Meetings

Oakley: The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org. The Delta-Diablo 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m at 3840 Brown Road in Oakley. For more information contact Megan and Tiffany at deltadiablo@ contracosta4h.org, Brentwood: The Brentwood 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at the Knightsen Farm Center located on 3020 2nd Street. For more information, contact Angela at brentwood@ contracosta4h.org Knightsen: The Knightsen 4-H Club has monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m at Knightsen Elementary School located at 1923 Delta Road. 4-H members are girls and boys ages 5–19 years old.

Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution

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

American Legion Post 202 Monthly Meeting

The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting (on the second Wednesday of the month) is held at 6:30 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The meeting is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The

organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit https://www.aml202.org

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

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

ACA Women’s Group

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

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, Bilge Room. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of owning and driving America’s sports car. For more information, drop by a meeting or contact the membership vice president at 925-341-9433. For more information on the club, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com

California Striped Bass Association

West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916-529-1192. For more information, visit www.csbadeltachapter.org

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

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

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

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

Sons of the American Legion | Squadron 202

First Annual Crab

Saturday, March 18th

Veterans Hall • 757 1st St, Brentwood

Doors Open at 5:00pm

Dinner Starts at 6:00pm

Tickets only $65 Includes All You Can Eat Pasta & Crab, Appetizer & Dessert FOR TICKETS call Tim 925-206-6738 or Scott 925-250-1405

Brentwood Union School District trumpets the year’s top employees

The Brentwood Union School District has announced their Employees of the Year for the 2022-23 school year.

The district has nearly 1,200 employees who support students and staff. The employees below were nominated and selected to be honorees based on outstanding service. These individuals will represent the district in the Contra Costa County Employee of the Year celebration.

Kathleen Weber is the lead secretary at Adams Middle School and one of two classified Staff Members of the Year for the district. Kathleen started with the district in 2015. Adams Principal Lauren Griggs said that Kat has a calm personality and she often helps calm students who are anxious or upset. Kat always has a smile on her face, and she has created a calm and welcoming office. Kat has been a chaperone on field trips when needed, she stays after hours to support school events, and she comes in early when days are especially busy. She often works past her hours and never complains. Our staff loves Kat, and they know they can count on her to help when needed.

Superintendent Dana Eaton said: “Kat really goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome at Adams Middle School. She is a tremendously

hard worker and positively impacts nearly everyone connected to that school site. We are so fortunate to have her on our team.”

Elizabeth McGinn is a special-education teacher at Garin Elementary and is our Teacher of the Year. Elizabeth started with the district in 2014. Garin Principal Allison Martin shared, Elizabeth is a very highly respected member of the Garin staff. She came to Garin where she helped to create a learning center for students. Her learning center is a place for students to be challenged at their level and still participate in their general education classrooms. She supports students

from kindergarten through fifth grade. She works closely with general-education teachers across the site and is a mentor teacher to others.

Eaton said: “Elizabeth is a model teacher and a resource for students and staff alike. When you are in her classroom, you can see very clearly how she expertly works to support each student where they are and leads their growth forward. She is an incredibly talented educator.”

Onan Elizarraraz is a warehouse driver and our other Classified Employee of the Year for the district. Onan started with the district in 2015. Onan is con-

stantly running throughout the district to make sure all of our students and staff have supplies when needed. Onan is efficient, hard-working and pleasant in every interaction. It is not uncommon for Onan to check on people and supplies when he is not working because he is so committed to providing outstanding support.

Eaton said: “Onan does so much behind the scenes to keep our district running smoothly. He goes above and beyond to make sure every school in our district has what they need to be successful. He is someone that works constantly to exceed your expectations.”

Eaton chosen region’s superintendent of the year

By Chris Campos Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Dana Eaton, Ph.D. of the Brentwood Union School District has been selected by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Delta Charter and Region 6 (Contra Costa and Alameda counties) as Superintendent of the Year.

Eaton was nominated by the leaders of the surrounding districts, including the principals and leaders of the school district.

Eaton said Wednesday, “While I am very humbled to be selected, the truth is that

there is not a single thing in this district that I do on my own. I am fortunate to work together with amazing staff members, the best students anyone could ask for, committed parents and a dedicated and caring Board of Education in a community that cares. I feel incredibly lucky to live and work in Brentwood.”

Eaton has served the students and staff of Brentwood since 2013. He also served as superintendent of Jefferson School District from 2009- 2013. Eaton was the director of student services for BUSD, and in 2003, he opened Pioneer Elementary.

Eaton is a past Brentwood Rotary pres-

ident and is co-president of the Brentwood Regional Community Chest. Eaton was awarded the ACSA Superintendent of the Year award for both the local region, as well as the Bay Area in 2016. He received a 125th anniversary alumni award from the University of La Verne and was named Brentwood Citizen of the Year in 2019 by the Chamber of Commerce.

“We are proud to share this well-deserved recognition of an outstanding leader,” said D. Chris Calabrese, the district’s assistant superintendent of Human Resources.

To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

Arts center wins national excellence award again

BRENTWOOD East County Performing Arts Center was recently awarded the studio of excellence award by the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC) for the third time, a national award that recognizes studios that work together and strive for excellence.

The center goes beyond educating students on the performing arts and dance technique, said Nina Koch, the center’s owner. Students as young as two years old begin to learn and identify ways they can strive for per-

sonal excellence all while learning how to work together with others. These principles are instilled in the studio’s tiniest dancers through high school.

Teachers and staff at the studio work to create a positive, inspiring environment where all students can bring their best selves each day, while also supporting and building lifelong skills and friendships, Koch said.

These practice skills show while the dancers are on stage.

“It is an honor to be named one of ADCC’s studios of excellence,” Koch said in a press release.

“ADCC holds dancers and studios to a high standard, something ECPAC strives to be for our dancers and local community.”.

ADCC competition and convention members present more than 1,200 ADCC Studio of Excellence Awards to dance studios that exemplify the values of ADCC, according to a press release. These include working together and striving for excellence. Winning studios are listed in the Studio of Excellence directory on the website and featured in ADCC magazine The Competitive Advantage.

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At 100, her secret? Stay ‘involved’, help others

A lifetime of service for Passmore

By Rene De Amaral Staff Writer

Julia G. Passmore has lived a long life of helping others, and she recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends and local residents at the Brentwood Senior Center.

Passmore was born in Holbrook, Ariz. on Feb. 16, 1923, and has lived in East County since 1952. Her 100th birthday was attended by 165 guests, some of whom remember her helping them and their families during her years of community service.

According to her daughter, Gloria Pineda, Passmore’s secret to a long life is to keep busy. “She was always involved with the community,” Pineda said. “Always helping families in need. She still advocates for those in her facility. If her room-

mate needs something, she says something.”

Passmore began her life of service working with the American Red Cross in 1947, and then moved to Pittsburg to care for pregnant wives at Camp Stoneman, according to Pineda. Passmore participated in the Latin American Women’s League, was involved in the Mexican American Political Association, the John F. Kennedy Club, the American GI Forum, and many more organizations.

Additionally, Passmore was the manager and founder of the Brentwood-based (with an office in Pittsburg) nonprofit United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations in 1966 and was named Pittsburg’s Woman of the Year in 1978. Passmore also worked as a translator for a variety of California court systems, along with former state Sen. John Nejedly and Rep. George Miller.

“She was surprised by the 165 guests,” Pineda said. “She didn’t think so many people remembered her. Some were families that were young when she helped them.”

OBITUARIES

“Always helping families in need. She still advocates for those in her facility. If her roommate needs something, she says something,” said Gloria Pineda, daughter of Julia G. Passmore (left) who turned 100 years old.

James Thomas Jenkins

James Thomas Jenkins passed away on Jan. 16, 2023 at the age of 79. Jim was born in 1943 to James and Caroline Jenkins in Peoria, Illinois. After his family moved to Arizona, Jim graduated from Central High School in Phoenix and then received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Arizona State University. While at ASU, Jim met the love of his life, Sally, and the two were married shortly after graduation.

From 1967 to 1972, Jim taught Ethics to cadets at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, Jim began a rewarding 40-year career in Human Resources. His career took him from coast to coast, including working for Pfizer in New York City, and working for 13 years for Mervyn’s Department Stores at their headquarters in Hayward, California. Jim’s career then took him back to the Midwest where he worked for 12 years for Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

After retiring, Jim moved back to California

where he made his home in Discovery Bay. He loved being a part of the Discovery Bay community and was a proud member of the Senior Men’s Golf Club. He felt fortunate and grateful to live in this beautiful part of the country, where he had easy access to fishing and golfing, two of his favorite pastimes.

Jim was always involved in the communities in which he lived. He taught Sunday School at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and was on the board of directors of the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jim had a lifelong love of animals. Throughout his life, Jim bred and raised many different types of animals, including African Grey and Amazon parrots, Cockatiels, many species of fish, and Italian Greyhounds. After moving to Discovery Bay, he loved being able to watch the native egrets and cormorants from his backyard.

Jim’s rich sense of humor, creative mind, and loving spirit will be greatly missed.

Jim was predeceased by his sisters Joanne Malcolm and Barbara Young. Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally, his daughters Paula and Sara, his sons-in-law Sean and Jamie, and his four grandchildren, Abby, James, Zachary, and Madeleine.

A celebration of life will be at noon on March 4 at Discovery Bay Country Club at 1475 Clubhouse Drive in Discovery Bay.

Janet Marie Dyer-Pickens

June 6, 1969 – Feb. 15, 2023

Janet Marie Dyer-Pickens, 53, at Valley Springs, Calif. passed away on Feb. 15, 2023 peacefully in her sleep.

Janet was born on June 6, 1969 in Antioch, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd L. Dyer and her sister, Donna J. Crismore.

She is survived by her partner, Brian Reed, her mother, Mary R. Dyer, her three children, Hallie, Jacob and Karly, and her beautiful grandchildren. She loved her family, pigs, and tending to her garden. We will all love her forever.

Funeral arrangements are to be determined.

Verna Rose Jahn

Verna Rose Jahn of Pleasanton, and later, Brentwood. Married to Skip Kelsey for 40 years, and later Jerry Jahn. Verna passed on Feb. 23, 2023. She was a loving person who loved the Lord. She loved MG’s and Coca Cola, worked for the Oakland Police Department for 25 years, which she loved. She is survived by two sisters, two stepdaughters, two nieces and their families, and one nephew. She will be missed dearly. She had numerous friends. Spending time with them was very special to her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Third-quarter collapse dooms Heritage girls

Patriots’ basketball regional tournament run ends against St. Mary’s, 77-62

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

What would have been quite the underdog run for the Heritage High School girls basketball team turned into heartbreak Tuesday night at St. Mary’s in Stockton.

An entire third-quarter collapse cost the Patriots in their 77-62 loss to the Rams Tuesday night, ending their season with three consecutive tournament losses, the first two in the NCS Open tournament bracket followed by Tuesday night’s loss in the first round of the CIF regionals.

But Tuesday night was the most frustrating of the tournament skid. Heritage, the 16th seed, took the top-seed St. Mary’s Rams head on throughout the first half, exchanging leads throughout and entering the halftime break down by one after a clutch three pointer by junior guard Kendall McClure brought Heritage to within one at 31-30..

“We were just super excited for what we were doing,” Heritage senior center

Amanda Muse said. “The message (at halftime) was to keep the energy up and keep pushing like we were because they hadn’t been challenged like that. So just being able to do that was really impressive for us.”

However, everything fell apart in the third quarter.

Junior guard Grace Hernandez drew a foul to open the third, but missed both free throws that would’ve put Heritage back in front. Instead, St. Mary’s respond-

ed with a corner three by senior forward Nyah Lowery, sparking a 28-point quarter by the Rams to effectively end any hopes of a Heritage upset. Heritage was held scoreless until 3:40 left in the third when junior Aliyah Rollins’ layup ended St. Mary’s then-12-0 run.

“I thought they played great,” Heritage head coach Mark Hurtado said about that first half. “We executed our defense and offense perfectly and it showed on the court.”

“We knew they were going to go on a run, and we just missed free throws we expected to make during that time. We didn’t score any points within a couple of minutes so that kind of put us back in a tough spot. Then we started throwing the ball around, and (St. Mary’s) just didn’t miss any shots.”

“We just had a rough third quarter,” Muse added. “Other than that, we played them neck and neck, and I’m just super proud of how we finished.”

Despite trailing by as much as 23 into the fourth, Heritage found a way to claw back late, but it wasn’t enough.

St. Mary’s was unafraid to fire from deep on Tuesday night, adjusting to the Patriots’ zone defense in the second half. The Rams hit from deep 15 times Tuesday night, led by freshman guard Mia Jamias’ seven three-pointers on her way to tying a game-high 21 total points along with junior guard Jordan Lee. St. Mary’s saw four players score in double digits along with the 21 by Jamias and Lee. Lowery finished with 16 and senior guard Saulele Tanuvasa finished with 14.

Muse, the All-American senior, finished with a team-high 16 points with Rollins scoring 12 and McClure, 11, although both Rollins and McClure got into double digits towards the end of the game.

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Expanding their lanes: Lions Center for the Visually Impaired takes them bowling

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

During the work week, you can find a lot of retired senior citizens spending their time bowling, their relaxed way of staying active. But for those from the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired, bowling for them presents a different challenge – bowling with the inability to see down the lane.

“For our clients who are blind and visually impaired, or the terms that we use, that’s part of their everyday life,” said Richard Grange, an activities and marketing coordinator with the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired. “I think our clients enjoy things that maybe they haven’t done in many years, and maybe almost didn’t feel like they had a chance to do it, so it’s out of the realm of possibilities.

“Things that we might take for granted, our clients don’t.”

On Tuesday, the center brought 16 senior bowlers, who have a visual impairment, to play a round of bowling together at the Delta Bowl in Antioch. The excur-

sion is part of the center’s bi-monthly activity outing. They all get together every Tuesday for activities at the center. However, the group goes on a field trip of sorts every other month. In December, they went to the Jelly Belly factory, this past month was the trip to Delta Bowl, and in April the Lions Center is planning a trip to the Oakland Zoo. The center is careful to plan where they all go while trying to cater to their clients’ specific needs.

“Things that are visual are difficult,” Grange said. “Audio or things you can touch are better, or maybe having someone there volunteer to describe what’s going on.”

The group has their own sense of camaraderie as well. Most of the group knows one another and on Tuesday, they were all cheering for one another as well.

“This group has maybe three or four people on their first time coming to an activity,” Grange said. “But the majority have been to previous ones and some come every week to our Tuesday activities.”

“They’ll help each other, greet each other and then even escort people who need additional help because they al-

Despite having visual impairments, senior citizens with the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired took to the lanes at Antioch’s Delta Bowl Tuesday morning.

ready know each other,” Mona Silveira, the other activities and marketing coordinators added.

If you want to join or volunteer at the

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired, call 925-432-3013.

To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

Photo by Jeff Weisinger

Heritage senior Amanda Muse looks to get past her defender in the Patriots’ CIF regional matchup at St. Mary’s in Stockton Tuesday night.

Photo by Jeff Weisinger

Winter storm doesn’t stop Special Olympians from glory

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Last weekend’s winter storm wasn’t enough to stop Adams Middle School from celebrating its special-education students and those from nearby schools as they held their second annual Special Olympics for basketball on Friday, Feb. 24.

The event started with its own Opening Ceremony, which included an appearance by the Adams’ Air Force color guard for the national anthem along with a performance by the Adams Middle School cheerleaders. It focused on basketball skills and gave special-education students from Adams and other schools like Liberty, Heritage, Freedom, and Gateway a chance to participate in basketball-related games. The students took shots, dribbled down lanes and displayed their passing skills.

“We have 30 classrooms with students with a variety of disabilities, physical or cognitive,” Adams Middle School Principal Lauren Griggs said.” They come and compete with general-ed peers to learn basketball skills and compete in the games.”

Normally, there would be competitions outside to give the students with needs a chance to compete amongst one another, however, the overnight and weekend storm forced Adams to cancel the outdoor events.

“The athletes really look forward to the competition aspect of these events,” Sam Schmidt, the area manager for Special Olympics, said. “I’m still happy that we’re able to have the athletes here, get them up and moving, get them playing together and socializing, and I know that they’re just as happy to be here and have events again.”

While the other nearby schools have integrated their special-ed students with the general-ed student body, Adams went a step further by having it become part of the school’s culture. That inclusive culture was on full display at the Games.

“(The event) is something we actually have been working towards,” Tammy Varnum, Adams Middle School’s unified physical education teacher, said. “These are students just like (the general-ed students) that just want to be a part, just like any other student in middle school wants to be a part of everything that’s going on.”

Varnum added that her teaching assistants (TA’s) applied to be in the unified PE class hoping to work with the special-ed students throughout the year.

“It’s a lot of responsibility and a lot of work,” Varnum says about her TA students taking the special-ed students under their wings. “But I think the kids really feel how important their role is and the bond that they have. It’s become a culture of the school where we all accept each other and want to participate together.”

Along with the staff volunteering to work last Friday’s event, the students came out in full support of their fellow students. Student aides volunteered,the band volunteered to perform, and the school’s cheerleaders even volunteered and came out with loud support for all of the kids participating.

“Not all schools have the support from their school community to the level that we do,” Griggs said. “It just takes time. People are willing (to help), they just need a little support along the way.”

To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

Kids from 30 different special education classrooms in Brentwood, Antioch and Oakley showcased their basketball skills last Friday at Adams Middle School in Brentwood. He made the shot!

Photo by Jeff Weisinger

Berkeley beats Delta Breeze in lacrosse opener

By Laurie Boone Correspondent

The Berkeley Bears and Delta Breeze girls met for their first game of the lacrosse season on opening day Feb. 25, with Berkeley winning 13-6.

Berkeley pounced on Delta Breeze in the first five minutes with three goals. Delta Breeze met the challenge with their first goal from Cailey Feague. This was followed by two more goals by Kori Romero and Braelyn Pryor ending the first half with Berkeley leading 6-3.

The second half brought more scoring by both teams and five excellent saves by goalie Bailey Maestretti. Kori Romero and Braelyn Pryor scored again in the second half along with a goal by newcomer Mariah Juarez.

Delta Breeze is enjoying its fifth year of lacrosse in the East Bay, supporting kids ages 6 to 16 and offering a JV team for the first time this year.

Editor’s note – Laurie Boone is an administrator with Delta Breeze.

Photo submitted by Laurie Boone

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Pursuant to Government Code Section 40804, the City of Brentwood is required to publish a summary of its Annual Report of Financial Transactions submitted to the State Controller’s Office. The following table presents the Summary and Statistics Form for the City’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The amounts below were derived from the City’s audited financial statements, in conformity with the format prescribed by the State Controller’s Office. Accordingly, for the most detailed, accurate, and audited financial information, please refer to the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The City’s current year ACFR, as well as prior year ACFR’s and other financial reports, are available online at www.brentwoodca.gov, or at City Hall, located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. For further information, please contact the City of Brentwood Finance and Information Systems Department at (925) 516-5460.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Deer Ridge Frontage Landscaping Improvements Project - Fountain Retrofit, CIP Project No. 352-52440 (“Project”), by or before March 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at its Brentwood City Hall office, located at: 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers. On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Council Chambers will be open from 1:30 p.m. to exactly 2:00 p.m. to accept bids in person.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at the entrance to the Deer Ridge subdivision, in the southwestern area off of Balfour Road in Brentwood, and is described as follows: furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services for the repair and retrofit of two fountains (“Fountain Retrofit”) as part of the Deer Ridge Frontage Landscaping Improvements Project, as shown, specified or required for a complete, operational retrofit of the two existing fountains.

2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 60 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about May 1, 2023, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” General Engineering Contractor.

3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) directly from the City. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: ParksAndRecreation@brentwoodca. gov or by calling 925.516.5444.

5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Potential Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents, including information regarding local purchases and local labor if required by the Instructions to Bidders, using the form provided with the Notice of Potential Award, and as specified in the Notice of Potential Award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents.

8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects.

Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids.

11. Site Visit. A site visit will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at the following location: Existing fountain locations at the intersection of Balfour Road/Foothill Drive to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite.

The site visit is mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend a mandatory site visit may be disqualified from bidding.

By: Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk

Date: February 28, 2023. Publication

Date: March 3, 2023. END OF NOTICE

INVITING BIDS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90089 Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 2023.

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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, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, and hold a public hearing to consider:

A resolution approving a General Plan amendment (GPA 23-001) to repeal the 2015 Housing Element and adopt an updated Housing Element for the period of 2023-2031 (6th Cycle), including findings of compliance with State law.

The amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

The Planning Commission considered the General Plan amendment at a Special Meeting on February 28, 2023 and did not recommend that the City Council approve the amendment. The City Council will take final action.

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Adoption of an ordinance approving a zoning text amendment (Rezone No. 23-002) to Chapter 17.030 (Definitions) and Chapter 17.660 (Encroachments Into Required Yards) of the Brentwood Municipal Code to clarify regulations pertaining to accessory buildings and structures.

The amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission considered the zoning text amendment on February 21, 2023, and voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the project through Resolution No. 23-006. The City Council will take final action.

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a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity.

2. REMOTE:

a. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037

b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 548-0282 or (877) 853- 5247.

meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. 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 Jennifer Hagen (925) 5165135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov) in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90087 Publish Dates: March 3, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000392 The name of the business(es): Dedicated Carpet Cleaning Located at: 4433 Mare Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mihret B. Yeshewas. This business is conducted by: An Indiviual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/23/2023.

Elk Grove, CA 95758

916-685-7878

Antioch Press No. 06-1617 90006

Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 2023.\cs2

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on March 9, 2023 at approx. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509 (925) 526-4580: Courtney Petersen, Darryl Crane, Dannan Cherry, Denzel Daniel, Elias Espinosa, Antonio Torrez, Eric Roy, Ciara Turner. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 90023 Publish

Dates: February 24, March 3, 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 023964-KL

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: M. A. S. RESTAURANTS, INC, 2415 EAST 18TH ST., ANTIOCH, CA 94509

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 2600 BALFOUR RD., APT. 256 BRENTWOOD, CA 94513

the business: Goat Glass Located at: 3099 Hudson Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John James Karmann. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. The prevailing rates are on file with the City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR.

The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods:

1. IN PERSON:

a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in

Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. 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 by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. 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 Jennifer Hagen (925) 5165135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov) in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90088 Publish Dates: March 3, 2023.

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, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, and hold a public hearing to consider:

c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participant may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your 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.)

3. E-MAIL:

a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be:

1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting,

2. posted online for public inspection at:https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ councilmeetingonline, and

3. later summarized in the meeting minutes.

b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail.

4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:

a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www. brentwoodca.gov or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube. com/c/cityofbrentwoodca

Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the

Signature of registrant: Mihret Yeshewas, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/22/2028

Antioch Press No. 02-1273 89978

Publish dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Michael W Wells, deceased CASE NUMBER P23-00141 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Michael W Wells, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Edmond Sebra in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Edmond Sebra be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date:

6/1/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept:

15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either

(1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or

(2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Peter Cianchetta 3125 Dwight Road, Suite 300

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: ARIAS FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC, 175 SOLANO AVE #A, BAY POINT, CA 94565

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 2415 EAST 18TH ST., ANTIOCH, CA 94509

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: BRIDGEHEAD CAFE

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is MARCH 21, 2023 at the office of: GREEN ESCROW SERVICES, INC, 2010 CROW CANYON PLACE, SUITE 212 SAN RAMON, CA 94583, Escrow No. 023964-KL Escrow Officer: KATHY LOZANO, CSEO, CEI

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is: MARCH 20, 2023

(10) This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE

DATED: FEBRUARY 27, 2023

TRANSFEREES: ARIAS FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION ORD-1519924 ANTIOCH PRESS 3/3/23 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 90081

Publish Dates: March 3, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000089 The name of the business: Meyer Business Solutions Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd, Suite D #133 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Meyer Business Solutions LLC

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raquel Meyer, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk. Expires 01/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89916 Publish dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023.

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this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-897692-SH IDSPub #0183985 2/24/2023 3/3/2023 3/10/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 89987 Publish dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John Keoni Kahapea SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: John Keoni Kahapea CASE NUMBER: N23-0041 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner John Keoni Kahapea filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name:

a. Sydnee Makanani Kahapea Clifford

b. Lauren Kalei Kahapea Clifford

c. Noah Kamalani Kahapea Clifford to Proposed Name:

a. Sydnee Makanani Kahapea

b. Lauren Kalei Kahapea

c. Noah Kamalani Kahapea

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 3/29/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

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

b. Need consent of minors or appearances at the hearing.

Date: 1/11/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90083 Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000674 The name of the business(es): Cork Enterprises

Located at: 4775 Duarte Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel Oleary . 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: D OLEARY, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEBRUARY 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/02/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89982

Publish dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

1. Avatar Tech Pubs

2. Avatar Technical Publications

Located at:4811 Knarlwood Rd, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Patricia McDermott

2. Don McDermott. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/15/1990. Signature of registrant: Patricia McDermott, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/15/2028 Brentwood Press No. 021273 90070 Publish dates: March 3, 10 , 17, 24, 2023.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

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

Derrick Harley

Debra Prentice

Kesha Jones

Leah Kaminsky

Andrew Simpson

The items to be sold include: Misc. Furniture, Clothes, Toys, Electronics, Household Items. All bids mist be placed prior to Auction posted end time The date of the sale will be 3 / 8 / 23 @ 12:00 pm. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com Oakley Press No. 3-0477 90026 Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 2023.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s):

Donovan Castro

Nicole Karber

Rachel Macchia

Keith Adair

Michael Hunt

Salina Aragon

Amber Garcia-Foley

Ronald Garcia

Roderick Alvernaz

Melina Landry

Jami Ozment

Juan Martinez Salazar

Andrea Kelleher

Austin Metoyer

Tracey Garcia

All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation.

Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor-Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA

Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695.

Legal EC 8976 Oakley Press No. 030477 90038 Publish

Dates: February 24, March 3, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CA 94553 PETITION OF: Martina Marcelino CASE NUMBER: N230192 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Martina Marcelino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Martina Marcelino to Proposed Name: Martina Garcia.

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 04/03/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 01/31/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 89918 Publish Dates: February 10,17, 24, March 3, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000323 The name of the business(es): Q Gurumis Located at: 2032 Tupelo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Qiana Lakeisha Alvarez. 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: Qiana Alvarez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/19/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617

Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000377 The name of the business: Boni Live Located at: 5612 Plumbridge Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Boni Ian Encinares Avila. 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: Boni Ian Avila, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/22/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617

Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Antioch Press No. 06-1617

Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000689 The name of the business(es): Kingdom Graphix Located at: 101 H. ST. WALDIE PLAZA.

STE. 3 In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lisa Monterroza. 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: Lisa Monterroza, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/5/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617

Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000923 The name of the business(es): Interiors by Danielle Rae Located at: 967 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Danielle Polcar. 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: Danielle Rae Polcar, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/17/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/01/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000726 The name of the business(es): alteRNaDRIPS

Located at: 90 Letty Ln. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): A LISZ LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organizati on: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/02/2023. Signature of registrant: Irene Aidasani, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/07/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/06/2028 Brentwood Press No. 021273

Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2023

the business(es): Hire Hearts Located at: 3061 Browning Court In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jordan Morten. 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: Kristin B. Connelly, Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/06/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/05/2028

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000869 The name of the business(es):

LH Lender Located at: 3527 Mt Diablo Blvd #509 In: Lafayette CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Miles Palacios Loans And Real Estate LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organizati on: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Miles A Palacios, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/15/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/14/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000883 The name of the business(es): HERBNJOY Located at: 2678 N Main St In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Walnut Creek Erudite Ventures. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporat ion: . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/16/2023. Signature of registrant: Rajan Dave, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/16/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/15/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

Signature of registrant: Elizabeth Rivera, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/13/2028 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/12/2028

Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2023-0000774 The name of the business(es): My Gecko Spot Located at: 6943 Piper Road In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Daniel Vega 2. Caitlin Ward. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A . Signature of registrant: Daniel Vega, Copartner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/09/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/08/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Phillip Daniel Morillas SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Phillip Daniel Morillas, Phillip Daniel Morillas CASE NUMBER: N23-0131 TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Phillip Daniel Morillas, Phillip Daniel Morillas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Phillip Daniel Morillas to Proposed Name: a. Ryan Daniel Hurtado. 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

The name of the business:

File No. F-2023-0000910

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Martina Marcelino SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez,

File No. F-2023-0000932 The name of the business(es): Liberty Pest Services Located at: 5237 Fairside Way In: Antioch CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Ayres. 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 Ayres, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/17/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/16/2028

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0007141 The name of the business(es): HSH Development & Properties INC Located at: 4100 Alhambra Ave In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HSH Development & Properties. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporat ion: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cristina Sandoval, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires December 29, 2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000690 The name of

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000742 The name of the business(es): A&A PARTNERS Located at: 6240 BRENTWOOD BLVD In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):1. GAR E TOMPKINS 2. NICK KOOY. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2023.

Signature of registrant: GAR E. TOMPKINS, GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/08/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/07/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000820 The name of the business(es): Amanda Rivera Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200, In: Contra Costa, CA, 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elizabeth Rivera. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

File No. F-2023-0001084

The name of the business(es): Aantex Pest Control Located at: 420 Beatrice Ct. Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pepper Investments Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/13/2013. Signature of registrant: Deane Sheppard, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/27/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/26/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000497 The name of the business(es): The Delta Canes Located at: 516 Mendota Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Antonio Valencia. 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: Mark Antonio Valencia, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/27/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000773 The name of the business(es): Kenna’s Kosmetics Located at: 370 Tulare Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenna’s Kosmetics. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Makenna Jakub, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/09/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/08/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

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The name of the business(es): Coco Firearm Training LLC Located at: 174 Willowrun Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Coco Firearm Training LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Timothy Trickel, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/14/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/13/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477

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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0000651 The name of the business: IPMS Mount Diablo Located at: 1393 Bynum Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Stewart, Aaron. 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Aaron Stewart, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/02/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477

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Cop logs

Suspicious circumstances were reported on Brentwood Boulevard. An unknown male jumped into the reporting party’s vehicle

BRENTWOOD – Feb. 12, 6:26 p.m..

The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity:

OAKLEY

Feb. 10, 4:07 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 1000 block on Vineyard Drive.

Feb. 10, 6:04 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 100 block on Willowrun Way.

Feb. 10, 7:34 a.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Wilbur Avenue/Bridgehead Road.

Feb. 10, 8:21 a.m. A civil disturbance was reported on Bynum Way/Bynum Court.

Feb. 10, 4:29 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 1400 block on Carpenter Road.

Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m. A case of battery was reported at the 800 block on Dunmore Street.

Feb. 10, 5:27 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported at the 300 block on Maude Court.

Feb. 10, 7:32 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 4500 block on Main Street.

Feb. 11, 8:18 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on 3rd Street/E. Home Street.

Feb. 11, 8:47 a.m. An arrest warrant was served on Empire Avenue/Holly Drive.

Feb. 11, 12:18 p.m. A reckless driver was reported to Picasso Drive/E. Cypress Road.

Feb. 11, 12:27 p.m. An auto burglary was reported at the 500 block on Malicoat Avenue.

Feb. 11, 4:24 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Main Street/Bridgehead Road.

Feb. 11, 5:04 p.m. A trespasser was reported at Freedom High School.

Feb. 11, 5:33 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on E. Cypress Road/Picasso Drive.

Feb. 11, 7:35 a.m. A misdemeanor DUI was reported on Gateway Drive/Empire Avenue.

Feb. 11, 8:43 p.m. A restraining order violation was reported at the 300 block on Lorenz Drive.

Feb. 11, 9:57 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at the 900 block on Stonegate Circle.

Feb. 12, 2:12 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Neroly Road/Placer Drive.

Feb. 12, 8:49 a.m. An ordinance violation was reported on Walnut Meadows/Freemark Court.

Feb. 12, 8:52 a.m. An arrest warrant was served on Puffin Circle/Shearwater Way.

Feb. 12, 10:10 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Beldin Lane/Oakley Road.

Feb. 12, 10:12 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported at the 2000 block on Truman Lane.

Feb. 12, 11:33 a.m. A traffic hazard was reported on E. Cypress Road/Jersey Island Road.

Feb. 12, 11:38 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Miguel Drive/Teixeira Way.

Feb. 12, 12:03 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on E. 18th Street/Main Street.

Feb. 12, 12:31 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Main Street/Empire Avenue.

Feb. 12, 1:53 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Main Street/Big Break Road.

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Police launch new public safety survey tool

From Staff Reports

ANTIOCH Police have launched a new survey tool in their latest effort to help enhance public trust and safety.

Antioch police partnered with Zencity, an Israeli-based software company to launch a public survey tool that will help the department better understand the needs of their community such as their concerns, attitudes and their overall trust in police officers. The survey tool will also enhance the department’s responsiveness to those stated priorities.

“We are showing a dedication to work in partnership with our community by gauging their feelings about safety and our delivery of police service,” Antioch Police Chief Steve Ford said in a statement last Friday. “This partnership with Zencity will be a great step toward understanding the needs and concerns of those we are privileged to serve.”

The survey started on Friday, gath-

BRENTWOOD

Feb. 12, 12:31 a.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. Someone hit the reporting party’s vehicle and took off.

Feb. 12, 3:16 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way.

Feb. 12, 5:06 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

Feb. 12, 5:56 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Balfour Road. A male was reported to be on the side of a building and was trying to get in the scissor lift with a knife. This incident ended in an arrest.

Feb. 12, 6:26 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Brentwood Boulevard. An unknown male jumped into the reporting party’s vehicle.

Feb. 12, 8:59 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Campanello Way.

Feb. 13, 2:50 p.m. A restraining order violation was reported on Second Street.

Feb. 13, 4:25 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Balfour Road. A customer was approached by someone and believes they were distracting her, because when she turned around her purse was open and her wallet was gone.

Feb. 13, 5:14 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. An upset customer stole the store’s phone.

Feb. 13, 6:25 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way.

Feb. 14, 12:54 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. About $300 worth

ering responses from residents in both English and Spanish, appearing in digital ads throughout the various social media platforms.

The new effort by Antioch police to try to better understand their community comes about six months after a joint FBI and Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office investigation began into eight Antioch police officers for crimes of “moral turpitude.”

“I applaud forward-thinking leaders who understand that effective public safety in 2023 requires building trust with the community they serve as part of an overall effort to reduce crime,” Zencity CEO Eyal Feder-Levy said in the statement.

Zencity is a community-input platform used by local governments designed to hear more from residents to get meaningful and actionable insights. Zencity states that it does not collect information such as their name, address or any other identifying information.

of items were taken and the person fled in a 2014 Honda Civic.

Feb. 14, 7:44 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Sunrise Drive/Brentwood Boulevard.

Feb. 14, 8:55 a.m. A restraining order violation was reported on Fourth Street.

Feb. 14, 9:16 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Armstrong Way/Raven circle. A storage shed was broken into during the night.

Feb. 14, 12:36 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person came out from the store and the vehicle had already been hit.

Feb. 14, 1:18 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A person walked in with an empty bag, filled the bag with merchandise and then left.

Feb. 14, 1:49 p.m. A fight was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

Feb. 14, 2:28 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

Feb. 14, 3:20 p.m. A suspicious person was reported on Lone Tree Way.

Feb. 14, 4:27 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Lone Tree Way.

Feb. 14, 4:56 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Balfour Road/Highway 4.

Feb. 14, 8:12 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Monarch Terrace. The reporting party says she woke up to someone inside her house carrying a flashlight, who then left through a bathroom window.

ANTIOCH

Feb. 12, 3:09 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 0 block on Bryan Avenue.

Feb. 12, 10:06 a.m. An aggravated assault was reported at the 1000 block on Claudia Court.

Feb. 12, 11:15 a.m. A simple assault was reported at the 2200 block on San Jose Drive.

Feb. 12, 12:26 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported at the 1000 block on St. Frances Drive.

Feb. 12, 12:27 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 600 block on Doolittle Way.

Feb. 12, 1:05 p.m. An aggravated assault was reported at the 2700 block on Delta Fair Boulevard.

Feb. 12, 1:45 p.m. A simple assault was reported at the 2200 block on Lemontree Way.

Feb. 12, 1:57 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at the 2800 block on Point Arena Court.

Feb. 12, 2:16 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 1700 block on Mahogany Way.

Feb. 12, 2:20 p.m. A simple assault was reported at the 2800 block on Gentrytown Drive.

Feb. 12, 7:21 p.m. A collision with minor injuries was reported on W. 10th Street/O. Street.

Feb. 12, 7:51 p.m. A hit-and-run with injuries was reported Golf Course Road/Lone Tree Way.

Feb. 12, 10:44 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 500 block on B Street.

Feb. 13, 12:08 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 4700 block on Sterling Hill Drive.

Feb. 13, 3:24 a.m. A weapons violation was reported at the 2400 block on Starlight Lane.

Feb. 13, 6:04 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 4000 block on Rimrock Drive.

Feb. 13, 8:01 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 4300 block on Hillcrest Avenue.

Feb. 13, 8:08 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 200 block on Marble Drive.

Feb. 13, 8:19 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 4100 block on Lone Tree Way.

Feb. 13, 8:23 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 2300 block on Sycamore Drive.

Feb. 13, 8:53 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Laurel Road/Canada Valley Road.

Feb. 13, 9:08 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at the 4600 block on Golf Course Road.

Feb. 13, 10:45 a.m. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported at the 300 block on L Street.

Feb. 13, 11:57 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 1600 block on Mt. Hamilton Drive

Feb. 13, 11:57 a.m. A suspicious person was reported at the 800 block on W. 1st Street.

and close businesses due to COVID 19, we have slowly been draining money from our bank account as we continued to maintain the building per our lease and pay our monthly and annual bills. Our membership has dropped as we have seniors that are still not willing or able to be around large gatherings or meetings. Currently, we have 242 paid members at $15 a calendar year, and 18 Golden members that are 90 years or over and are free. Most of our activities and classes have been reinstated with less participation. In the past, our largest income was casino trips, which we were not able to continue.”

The letter noted that should the Senior Center close, “All services, classes and support for our seniors and the community will come to a screeching stop as our non-profit senior center will be bankrupt and closing the doors. Costa Café will no longer be able to provide hot meals in Oakley and/or a weekly supply of frozen meals every Wednesday. The Oakley Veterans, Delta/Oakley Lions Club, 4-H and Meals on Wheels will have to find a new home as we allow them use of the building for no charge. Food Bank would have to find another group of volunteers and location.”

The city’s grant comes with conditions. The Senior Center “must demonstrate measures taken to increase financial stability (increase in revenue streams and decrease

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in costs) and provide a May update to the Council on measures that were taken, as well as measures that are planned and implementation strategies to continue moving forward in a positive manner,” according to the staff report.

The grant for the Senior Center is drawn from portions of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds since the money was first received in July 2021. A total of $6,514,000 has been allocated, leaving $3,663,190 remaining to be allocated. Funding must be obligated by the end of calendar year 2024 and expended by the end of calendar year 2026.

Attracting more tourists

The Council also voted to approve ARPA spending $300,000 for the city’s Tourism Fund. The staff report on the allocation said the city would like to establish a tourism fund, which will focus on strengthening and re-establishing our brand around the Delta and sport, recreation and fishing related activities. There are some immediate needs for the fund, which include the sponsorship of fishing tournaments, marketing and advertising related to tournaments and the broader scope of establishing Oakley as the Bay Area’s premier destination for water - related activities.

The Council also approved spending $60,000 for free recreation classes to Oakley youth.

The spending list of ARPA allocations came following a positive report on the city’s

things have not been easy the past six months; Munoz said that some days are more difficult than others.

“There are days when I go into my closet and cry,” she said. “That releases my stress, and it helps. However, our support network has been incredible. So many of our friends and family members have brought us meals and have visited Cristian to cheer him up. He loves that. The community of Brentwood has supported our family tremendously. We are so grateful.”

Cristian underwent surgery to remove the tumor and one of his kidneys, then began radiation. Next was chemotherapy. Initially, he traveled to Oakland once a week to receive his chemotherapy treatments, but now they are every three weeks.

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for the meeting. While chromium metal and chromium-3 are considered to be non-toxic, chromium-6 is considered a carcinogen.

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finances from Finance Director Tim Przybyla. His Mid-Year Review stated “that if we remain disciplined, as the Council has directed and as incorporated into the city’s financial policies, the city’s operations are and can remain balanced over time.”

He also said that in addition to the 30% Emergency Reserve Fund minimum, another $1 million was reserved at the end of fiscal year 2021/2022 to provide a further buffer in case the housing market or the economy declines.

The opening public comment period at the start of the Tuesday meeting kicked off with three residents speaking out in opposition of the proposed cannabis dispensary from the Continente Ranch recently submitted to the city.

Led off by Orchard Park Middle School Principal Gretchen Gaudy, all three speakers condemned the proposed plans for the cannabis farm site which “is right around the corner from our school with four-year-olds roaming our campus within sight,” as Gaudy said. She was followed by Carol Manning and Lindsay Wisely who repeated their outrage that the city would consider approving any such business within its borders.

Council member George Fuller once again attempted to gain his colleagues’ support to bring the cannabis proposal directly before the City Council, thus bypassing the city Planning Commission. “This proposal is bound to incur the ire of the people one way

“That gives him a good two weeks where he feels normal,” Munoz said. “He is sick a little when he does receive his chemo, maybe four to five days, but other than that, he’s doing really good … he’s still weak and his strength is not here, but mentally and spiritually, he’s doing good.”

One silver lining Cristian has found through all of this is he likes being ‘famous.’ With family, friends and the East County community rallying round for support, he has received his fair share of attention, including being chosen as the Brentwood Tunnels of Joy Fundraiser Recipient in December, as chronicled in a Press story.

Munoz said Cristian now only has two more chemotherapy treatments left. In April, he will meet with his doctors at Kaiser and – they hope – ring the bell to signal himself as being in remission.

“If anyone has any doubt about the confidence of the information I’m providing,” Tsubota said as he picked up his water bottle, “this is Brentwood water. I drink this every day here at work and I turned out fine.”

Tsubota finished the presentation by taking a big drink from the bottle.

Although the chromium-6 level in Brentwood’s water is below both the current and suggested state standards for maximum contaminant level, it is above the public health goal of 0.02 parts per billion suggested by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in 2011.

A public health goal is not a regulatory standard, according to a fact sheet prepared by the office. It is considered a step in the process of developing an enforceable standard that is set by the California Department of Public Health for drinking water that public water systems must meet. The 0.02 parts per billion represents “the estimated ‘one in one million’ lifetime cancer risk level,” according to the fact sheet. This means that for every million people who drink two liters of water

or another,” Fuller said. He further insisted that the issue should be brought directly before the city’s voters. His proposal once again failed to gain any traction with other Council members.

In other actions taken Tuesday night, the City Council:

• Approved a $204,000 contract to remodel the Human Resources Department offices; Approved a rewrite of the city’s personnel rules “to make it align with current best practices”

• Approved $700,000 in ARPA funds for “a dynamic, new Citywide Retail and Industrial Revitalization Grant program to help fund façade and building improvements.” The program is intended to stimulate private investment, to improve both the physical appearance and the quality of tenants in retail and light industrial areas throughout the city. The program will offer reimbursement grants for exterior improvements and/or tenant improvements;

• Approved the Final Map for Subdivision 9311 (located east of Jersey Island Road, west of Bethel Island Road and south of Dutch Slough Road) of 334 acres into 276 single family residential lots consistent with the approved East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan The project area is also previously known as the Dal Porto Property North Property.

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Doctors will continue to monitor Cristian closely. But after five years of clean scans and labs, he could be considered cancer-free. The family is making plans for a vacation once their cancer journey ends, and Cristian looks forward to returning to school in the fall.

Like other kids his age, Cristian enjoys listening to music and playing video games. He said he hopes to inspire other young cancer patients on his journey.

“I would advise other children battling an illness to stay strong and find a hobby that will distract your mind,” Cristian said. “If you don’t like your medication, just plug your nose and take it. My goals for the future are to be healthy and strong, and to continue to play sports. My illness has taught me how much my family and friends love and care for me.”  To comment, visit www.thepress.net

with that level of chromium-6 daily for 70 years, no more than one person would be expected to develop cancer from exposure to chromium-6.

The fact sheet emphasizes that a public health goal is not a dividing line between safe and dangerous levels of a substance.

“Drinking water can still be acceptable for public consumption if it contains contaminants at levels higher than the PHG,” it reads. “A PHG is a health-protective level of a contaminant in drinking water that California’s public water systems should strive to achieve if technically and economically feasible.”

Following Tsubota’s presentation, the council sought ways to further reduce levels of chromium-6 in the water, as well as other potential contaminants such as microplastics.

Mayor Joel Bryant asked what it would cost to reduce or eliminate chromium-6 from the well water system as well as what the process would be, but no analysis had been done on either according to Tsubota. He suggested that it may be cheaper to shut

down the wells and treat more surface water. Other potential solutions brought up during public comments included reverse osmosis systems, but would also need further analysis.

Following the presentation, the report on chromium-6 was accepted unanimously by the council. According to the agenda packet, Brentwood will continue to monitor both federal and state updates to water quality standards. The city will update its own testing and reporting in accordance with any changing standards and encourages anyone with concerns or questions to contact the Public Works Department at 925-516-6000.

“I have 100% confidence in our water quality as it is right now,” Tsubota reiterated.

Other topics discussed at the Feb. 28 meeting included the Trinity Estates housing development and a farewell to Tsubota, whose departure from city employment after 10 years was announced by Assistant CIty Manager Darin Gale following Tsubota’s presentation. The full meeting can be watched online at https://bit.ly/3JdiTfX

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