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Byron district, teachers, reach deal BYRON The Byron school district and teachers reached an agreement in their salary negotiations on Wednesday, April 13. The agreement was ratified by the teachers unanimously on Monday, April 18, according to Byron Teachers Association president Kerry Hollister. The new contract includes the following salary changes: a 2.5% salary increase for the 2021-2022 school year, retroactive to July

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OAKLEY The family of Alexis Gabe, a missing Oakley woman, wants financial support from Oakley City Council in the family’s effort to raise reward money, but the family has not been told how much it will get. During the public comment portion of the April 12 council meeting, Gwyn Gabe, Alexis’ father, addressed the City Council, asking them for support in raising money to offer as a reward for information on his daughter’s disappearance. “We’re hoping to be able to offer a reward to encourage anyone who has any information regarding Alexis’ disappearance to come forward,” Gabe said. see Gabe page 18A

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solo motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was airlifted from Round Valley Regional Preserve after colliding with another vehicle on Marsh Creek Road in unincorporated Brentwood on Wednesday, April 20. The motorcycle operator was attempting to pass another vehicle before the crash occurred, according to an eyewitness at the scene. The crash is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Barricaded man arrested in Oakley OAKLEY A Sacramento man remained in custody in Oakley on April 15 after he was arrested in Oakley two days earlier after barricading himself in a home for several hours while trying to hide from bail bond agents, police said. Larry Davis, 43, was apprehended by Oakley police using a non-lethal sponge bullet, before being taken into custody at about 2:15 p.m., roughly 90 minutes after refusing to voluntarily leave the basement of a home on the 500 block of 3rd Street, according to police. Davis was transported to an undisclosed area hospital for treatment of a police dog bite and exposure to pepper spray, and later booked into the county jail on suspicion of arson, battery on a police animal and resisting arrest, police stated. The incident began when police allege that Davis ran from bail bond agents, and later police, looking to apprehend him on several outstanding

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their classmates and have shown what teamwork, dedication and effort can accomplish.” The BUSD’s elementary and middle schools have a long history of participating in Odyssey of the Mind, which is a combination of competitive theater and problem solving. Through this competition, students from kindergarten through college write original scripts and create costumes, props, scenery and technical elements. Teams of students work together to produce solutions to problems while utilizing critical thinking skills. The competition emphasizes creativity and teamwork and has grown into the largest international creative problemsolving competition worldwide. At Iowa State, the team will compete against close to 100 teams from all around the world. An Odyssey of the Mind team consists of approximately six students and one or two coaches. The estimated expense for airfare, registration, transportation of competition materials to the university, lodging and food is about $15,000, and the various schools are running GoFundMe campaigns. Konrad said the schools will pool the funds raised. “The students deserve this opportunity to represent our school and the City of Brentwood at the World Finals,” Konrad concluded. To donate, visit https://bit. ly/3L3fq1U, or mail a check made out to the Brentwood Union School District, delivered to: 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood CA 94513. (BUSD federal tax ID: 58-1997497) For more information, call 925-5136331 or email Andrea Zeigler at azeigler@brentwood.k12.ca.us.

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The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office did some damage control in Discovery Bay on Monday night. Lt. Mark Johnson told about 50 Discovery Bay residents at Cornell Park that rumors on NextDoor.com about lack of police coverage of the town between midnight and 7 a.m. are not true. The meeting was set up to inform the public of the sheriff’s office’s coverage of the town and to dispel rumors circulating on social media. “Someone posted on there we didn’t have coverage out here in Discovery Bay from midnight to 7 a.m.,” he said. “I got some calls that people were concerned, and that’s what got this meeting started.” Jim Mattison, president of the Discovery Bay Community Foundation, facilitated

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Editor: Oakley’s public library is one of the oldest and most popular in Contra Costa County. Yet, it is also one of the smallest, operating on the Freedom High School campus where it shares a room with the Freedom High School Library. When the library moved to Freedom in August 1999, the City of Oakley and Contra Costa County agreed it would be for a period of five years while a new library was built. Fast-forward 23 years later, Oakley’s public library is still located at Freedom and we appear no closer to having a permanent library for Oakley residents any time soon. The myth that public libraries are merely a place to lend books has long been busted due to the increase in library services. The Oakley Library offers well over 15 programs and services for members of the Oakley community. This has led to an increase in library attendance with the Oakley Library welcoming up to 1,000 visitors per day. With the addition of new homes in Oakley, this number is expected to double within the next five years. Library services, programs and events for people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds are an important component of a thriving community. Oakley’s public library is a critical link for many in our community to navigate youth leadership, employment and housing resources, social services, health care, literary, education, tutoring, mental health and business operations. It is a place for many who need access to computers, internet services and educational resources not available in their homes. Oakley residents and small business owners need more than just a shared room, and our youth need their space returned to

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match the student population growth. The topic of a stand-alone library will again be addressed at the Oakley City Council meeting next Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. I encourage all residents to join the discussion by attending in person or submitting an online comment card via the City’s website by 5 p.m. on the day. In 2022, it is time for our Oakley public library to finally graduate from high school and reflect the upwardly mobile community we know Oakley is and can be. Brittany Matous President of the Friends of Oakley Library

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Editor: Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstruct and undermine the will of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable. Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is just common sense. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law. No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office. Micaela Vergara Mountain House

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Former Heritage High star to transfer to Vanderbilt Manjon starred for 3 seasons at UC Davis Former Heritage High School basketball star Ezra Manjon, who played three seasons for UC Davis, announced on social media this week his plans to transfer to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 13.9 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.1 rebounds over three seasons for the Aggies, while shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from three-point range. “First off, I want to thank God for leading my steps and blessing me with abilities to glorify him,” Manjon said on Twitter. “Next I want to thank my coaches, teammates, and supporters at U.C. Davis. You guys made me feel at home these last three years and I wouldn’t be where I am without y’all. Lastly, I want to thank my family, friends, and supporters for always believing in me. With all of that being said, I’m happy to announce that I have committed to Vanderbilt University.” The 2019 Heritage High graduate won a slew of awards during his tenure at Davis, including being named to an all-conference team each of his three seasons; being named to the 2020-21

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Former Heritage basketball star Ezra Manjon, seen here playing for U.C Davis, announced this week he’ll transfer to Vanderbilt University. Lou Henson Award Watch List (top Division I mid-major player in the nation); and earning Big West Conference freshman of the year honors during the 2019-2020 season. He scored his 1,000th career point for the Aggies in March. U.C. Davis finished seventh in the Big West Conference this season, ending 13-11 and 5-6 in conference play. The Aggies finished 10-8, 6-4 during the 2020-2021 season, and 14-18 and 8-8 in the 2019-2020 season. Vanderbilt, a member of the Southeastern

Conference, is coming off a season where it finished 11th in the conference with a record of 19-7 and 7-11. The team’s season ended in the quarterfinals of the NIT. The team is coached by former NBA superstar Jerry Stackhouse. Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith congratulated Manjon on Twitter this week. “Congratulations to a true scholar-athlete,” Smith said. “Can’t wait to see how Ezra continues to represent our alumni at the next level.”

Patriots prevailing The Heritage softball team, seen here last week, defeated Antioch 20-0 on April 19 to improve its record to 123-1 and 4-0 in league play. The two sqauds were scheduled to play again on April 21. Heritage is sitting on top of the league standings, with Freedom 7-8, 3-2 in second and Pittsburg 9-6, 2-2 in third.

Due to COVID-19 eligibility rules, it’s expected that Manjon will have two years of eligibility remaining in his college career. To view Manjon’s complete college statistics, visit https://bit.ly/2WialLn.

Miles for Mayo 5K has successful first run by Kaitlyn Gleeson Staff Writer

An estimated 550 area residents gathered for the Miles for Mayo 5K at Veterans Park on April 16 in remembrance of the late Matías Rogers. Matias was a 16-year-old Liberty High School student who died in 2021 in a head-on motor vehicle collision on Sellers Avenue between Delta and Sunset roads. Before the start of the 3.1-mile race, family and friends of Matias delivered speeches remembering Matias. Then, 17 seconds of silence were held in honor of the late youth to acknowledge what would have been Rogers’ 17th birthday on April 16. Lastly, runners sang ‘Happy Birthday.’ “Over 550 people registered for this first-time event,” according to an email from the Miles for Mayo event, “which

is a testament to the love the community has for Matías “Mayo” Rogers and the impact he made during his 16 years with us.” The large crowd at the 5K was reminiscent of the large group that attended the vigil in honor of Matias at Ohmstead field last summer. There, the stands were full of people showing their support and offering condolences to the family and friends of the athlete. At the race, the top three male finishers were Daniel Gober (16:26.58), James Woolery (16:26.41), and Dominic DePiero (16:31.27). The top three female finishers were Jiana Cortero (19:18.75), Alison Watts (20:36.56), and Leah Balentine (20:56.85). Race participants can check their times and rankings at https://bit. ly/397frnm. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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ANTIOCH April 14, 12:30 a.m. A miscellaneous disturbance was reported on the 3500 block of Shaw Circle4. April 14, 2:37 a.m. A case of strong-arm robbery that resulted in petty theft was reported at Minaker Drive and Wilbur Avenue. April 14, 6:28 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 900 block of W. 10th Street. April 14, 8:46 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on the 0 block of Belshaw Street. April 14, 9:09 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 2400 block of Mahogany Way. April 14, 12:02 p.m. A case of a shooting at an occupied residence/vehicle was reported on the 500 block of W. 19th Street. April 14, 12:07 p.m. A harassment complaint that resulted in threats against a person was filed on the 300 block of L Street. April 14, 2:19 p.m. A case of battery that resulted in assault was reported on the 4500 block of Sand Creek Road. April 14, 3:52 p.m. A case of assault was reported at James Donlon Boulevard and Contra Loma Boulevard. April 14, 4:35 p.m. A case of auto theft that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported on the 1900 block of Garden Court. April 14, 7:27 p.m. A case of a hit-and-run

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BRENTWOOD April 13, 11:19 a.m. A case of a threats complaint was reported on Mint Drive. April 13, 12:17 p.m. A case of a suspicious vehicle was reported at Grovewood Loop and Fruitwood Common. April 13, 1:00 p.m. A case of commercial

burglary was reported on Empire Avenue when an object was thrown through a window. April 13, 1:43 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on Baldwin Drive. April 13, 2:25 p.m. A case of a harassment complaint was reported at Minnesota Avenue and Sand Creek Road. April 13, 4:20 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on Lone Tree Way. April 13, 5:29 p.m. A traffic accident with no injuries was reported at Balfour Road and Minnesota Avenue. April 13, 11:52 p.m. A case of a person wanted on warrant was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. April 14, 12:48 a.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on Sand Creek Road. April 14, 12:57 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. April 14, 8:49 a.m. A case of a warrant service was reported at Rockspring Way in Antioch. April 14, 9:24 a.m. A case of forgery/fraud was reported on Chestnut Street when an individual was scammed out of approximately $90,000. April 14, 10:01 a.m. A case of indecent exposure was reported on Oak Street when a 17to 19- year-old woman reported that she was using her computer when a male sat next to her and started touching himself.

CHP: Don’t drive while distracted April is National Distracted Driving Month State and federal agencies are reminding drivers young and old to pay more attention to the road while they are driving. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month. There are three types of distracted driving, according to Gerber Collision and Glass: • visual distraction: Anything that takes your eyes off the road • manual distraction: Something that takes your hands off the wheel (changing the radio station or eating/drinking etc.) • cognitive distraction: Your mind wandering or talking to passengers in the vehicle National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials say on their website that there are too many ways a driver can be distracted while on the road that can lead to a crash, among them: • programming a GPS system • texting or talking on the phone • using social media • sending or reading emails • taking photos or watching videos

• eating or drinking In a National Safety Council public opinion poll, 66 percent of drivers nationwide said they would make a call while driving through a parking lot. Drivers also said they would: • program a GPS system (63%) • text (56%) • use social media (52%) • send or read emails (50%) • take photos or watch videos (49%) Sending a text takes 4 seconds. And driving at 55 mph, drivers travel the length of a football field to complete that text, according to End Distracted Driving (EDD.org). All teen drivers interviewed in one survey said they agree texting and driving is dangerous, but half of them admitted doing it anyway, according to NationalToday.com. Consequently, in 2019, the most recent year for which figures are available, distracted driving killed 3,142 people nationwide -- a 10% increase over 2018, according to the NHTSA. Younger drivers seem more likely to use their phones while they drive; more 16- to 24-year-olds have been observed using their phones while driving than older adults since 2007. The NSC also found that teenagers were more likely to groom themselves while behind the wheel than adults were (59% to 53%) while driving in parking lots, but less likely to talk on the phone (60% to 66%). The NSC and the California Highway

Patrol offer these suggestions to drive safely: • If you need to send a text, pull over to a safe spot to do it • designate someone else in the vehicle to do it • don’t scroll through apps • remind your friends that if you are driving, that is all you are doing “It’s important that parents talk with their teen drivers about distraction,” said Michelle Anderson, director of operations at The National Road Safety Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes safe driving behavior, in a press release. She recommends that parents and teens sign a mutual pledge to not talk or text on

the phone while driving. Parents also can use technology to help prevent the problem, with apps that prevent calls while a car is in motion and other apps that enable parents to monitor driver behavior. Throughout April, the CHP will focus on public education about the dangers of distracted driving via visits to schools and media interviews. ‘No text, call or social media update is worth a crash, said California Office of Traffic Safety Director Rhonda Craft on the office’s website. “With an average of less than a second to react to an urgent situation on the roadway, drivers need to have all their attention on the road.”

1 dies in Antioch solo-vehicle crash An Antioch man died after the car he was driving struck a tree near James Donlon Boulevard and Silverado Drive in Antioch on April 17. Police say Steve Hernandez, 26, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was racing with another car, when his Subaru struck the tree at about 2:15 p.m., killing him instantly.

Police said April 19 it is not unknown if drugs or alcohol were a contributing factor in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at 925778-2441. Tips may also be texted to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1035 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD REPEALING AND REPLACING IN THEIR ENTIRETY SECTIONS 2.10.020 THROUGH 2.10.060 OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS, A DISTRICT ELECTION PROCESS, AND THE SEQUENCING OF DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 22nd day of March 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th of April, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87973 Publish Date: April 22, 2022.

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the business(es): KAS Management INC Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd #350 In: Brentwood, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kirk Applegate. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/08/2013. Signature of registrant: Kirk Applegate, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/24/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

ST #1974 In: BRENTWOOD CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MARIO J DIAZ. 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: MARIO J DIAZ, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/22/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: April 15 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022

the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Wilfredo Arillo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/29/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/28/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001584 The name of the business(es): Diamond Wasp Collectables Located at: 800 Coventry Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eric Ayala. 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: Eric Ayala, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87836 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1036 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD IMPLEMENTING A MORATORIUM ON NEW OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD PENDING A STUDY OF THE LAND USE, ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNITY EFFECTS OF SUCH ACTIVITIES, AND THE CITY’S LONG-TERM PLAN FOR REGULATION THIS FOREGOING ORDINANCE was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th of April, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87972 Publish Date: April 22, 2022.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001630 The name of the business(es): Panda Soft Playground Located at: 496 Montecito Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amanda Marie Fisher. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Amanda Marie Fisher, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/18/2022 by Deputy

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001548 The name of the business: Jules Jewelry Located at: 887 Inverness Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Julia Simone Villafuerte. 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: Julia Simone Villafuerte, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/15/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/14/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001358 The name of the business: K&J Enterprises Located at: 1582 W Spumante Ct In: Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Potentials Unlimited Sober Living 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: Kevin Tisdale, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/03/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/02/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2022-0001796 The name of the business(es): SUGAR & KRUMBS Located at: 171 Scott Creek Way In: Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Soyun Kim Luo. 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: Soyun Kim Luo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/25/2022 by Deputy Clerk ExFICTITIOUS BUSINESS pires 03/22/2027 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0001989 The name Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 of the business: BOYD REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LoFICTITIOUS BUSINESS cated at: 6170 BETHEL ISLAND RD In: NAME STATEMENT BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511, is hereby File No. F-2022-0001692 The name of registered by the following owner(s): the business(es): J.M.L. LOGISTICS BOYD PARTNERS LLC. This business Located at: 2645 CHURCH LN APT 112 is conducted by: a Limited Liability In: SAN PABLO, CA 94806, is hereby Company,State of Organization: CA. registered by the following owner(s): The registrant commenced to transact J.M.L. LOGSTICS. This business is con- business under the fictitious busiducted by: a Limited Liability Com- ness name or names listed above on pany, State of Organization: CA. The 03/08/2019. Signature of registrant: registrant commenced to transact JULIE JACKSON, PRESIDENT. This statebusiness under the fictitious busi- ment was filed with the County Clerk ness name or names listed above on of Contra Costa County on: 04/05/2022 03/01/2022. Signature of registrant: by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/04/2027 RASAQ A. LAWAL, C.E.O. This state- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ment was filed with the County Clerk Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May of Contra Costa County on: 03/22/2022 6, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002027 The name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the business(es): Rancho CuNAME STATEMENT camonga Luxury Homes Located File No. F-2022-0001723 The name at: 9375 Archibald Ave STE 103 In: of the business(es): Culture Can- Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, is nabis Club Located at: 1440 Concord hereby registered by the following Ave Suite B In: Concord, CA 94520, owner(s): Alexis Stapp-Fu. This busiis hereby registered by the follow- ness is conducted by: an Individual. ing owner(s): Culture Club Corporate The registrant commenced to transact Enterprise. This business is conducted business under the fictitious business by: a Corporation, State of Incorpora- name or names listed above on N/A. tion: CA. The registrant commenced Signature of registrant: Alexis Stappto transact business under the ficti- Fu, Individual. This statement was filed tious business name or names listed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa above on N/A. Signature of registrant: County on: 04/06/2022 by Deputy Devon Julian, Secretary. This state- Clerk Expires 04/05/2027 Brentwood ment was filed with the County Clerk Press No. 02-1273 of Contra Costa County on: 03/23/2022 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/22/2027 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2022-0001391 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business(es): 1. Knightsen FarmFile No. F-2022-0001634 The name homes Real Estate 2. Chris in the of the business(es): Cocoa’s Crafty Country Located at: 1941 Eden Plains Gifts Located at: 14530 Byron Hwy Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Spc 39 In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): registered by the following owner(s): Chris Traina. This business is conducted Nadine Elliott. This business is con- by: an Individual. The registrant comducted by: an Individual. The regis- menced to transact business under trant commenced to transact business the fictitious business name or names under the fictitious business name or listed above on N/A. Signature of regnames listed above on N/A. Signature istrant: Chris Traina, Owner. This stateof registrant: Nadine Elliott, Owner/ ment was filed with the County Clerk Operator. This statement was filed of Contra Costa County on: 03/07/2022 with the County Clerk of Contra Costa by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/06/2027 County on: 03/18/2022 by Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Clerk Expires 03/17/2027 Brentwood Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2022-0001706 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business(es): MD GLOBAL MAINFile No. F-2002-0001806 The name of TENANCE SERVICE Located at: 18 OAK

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael J Amthor 181687 East County Family Law Group SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Laurel La Rue Williams, Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos aka Laurie La Rue Roos aka Laurel La Rue Johnson CASE NUMBER: N22-0523 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Laurel La Rue Williams, Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos aka Laurie La Rue Roos aka Laurel La Rue Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos b. aka Laurie La Rue Roos c. aka Laurel La Rue Johnson to Proposed Name: a. Laurel La Rue Johnson. 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: 05/26/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: March 10, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Rahel Mengesha SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Rahel Mengesha CASE NUMBER: N22-0680 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Rahel Mengesha filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Natalie Bella Mengesha to Proposed Name: a. Natalie Mengesha Lam. 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: 06/13/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on father. Need appearance by minor or her consent to name change. Date: April 7, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001869 The name of the business: Branch & Twine Located at: 346 Parkfield Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shannon Delaune. 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: Shannon Delaune, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Contra Costa County on: 03/30/2022 FOR CHANGE OF NAME by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/29/2027 PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Anas- Oakley Press No. 03-0477 tasia Pavlovna Panina SUPERIOR Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF 2022 CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: AnastaFICTITIOUS BUSINESS sia Pavlovna Panina CASE NUMBER: NAME STATEMENT N22-0709 TO ALL INTERESTED PER- File No. 2022-0002281 The name of SONS: 1. Petitioner Anastasia Pavlovna the business(es): GARRY’S SMOKE Panina filed a petition with this court SHOP Located at: 2190 MAIN ST In: for a decree changing names as fol- OAKLEY CA 94561, is hereby registered lows: Present Name: a. Anastasia by the following owner(s): GURMEJ Pavlovna Panina b. aka Anastasia SINGH. This business is conducted by: P. Panina to Proposed Name: a. an Individual. The registrant comAnastasia Maximova. 2. THE COURT menced to transact business under ORDERS that all persons interested in the fictitious business name or names this matter shall appear before this listed above on 4/14/2022. Signature court at the hearing indicated below of registrant: GURMEJ SINGH, OWNER. to show cause, if any, why the peti- This statement was filed with the tion for change of name should not be County Clerk of Contra Costa County granted. Any person objecting to the on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk name changes described above must Expires 04/13/2027 Oakley Press No. file a written objection that includes 03-0477 the reasons for the objection at least Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, two court days before the matter is 2022 scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the petition should not be granted. If NAME STATEMENT no written objection is timely filed, the File No. F-2022-0001840 1 The name court may grant the petition without of the business(es): AV Works Loa hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. cated at: 846 Darigold Way In: Oakley Date: 06/15/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. CA 94561, is hereby registered by the Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court following owner(s): WMA Enterprise is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy LLC. This business is conducted by: a of this Order to Show Cause shall be Limited Liability Company, State of published at least once each week for Organization: CA. The registrant comfour successive weeks prior to the date menced to transact business under

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001730 The name of the business(es): C & J Brother’s Services Located at: 5387 Elm Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jonn Loza 2.Cristian Loza 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: Jonn Loza, Co Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/23/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/22/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001713 The name of the business(es): Revive Beauty Bar Located at: 625 W 4th Street, Suite 101 In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amy Jane Gonazalez. 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: Amy Gonzalez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/21/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87815 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001911 The name of the business(es): STEPHVNIE.CO Located at: 3146 ASHLEY WAY In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): STEPHANIE TRAN. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/15/2022. Signature of registrant: STEPHANIE TRAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/27 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87881 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001943 The name of the business(es): APS Painting Located at: 3915 Delta Fair Blvd. A-42 In: Antioch, CA 94809, is hereby registered by the following owner: Anthony Peter Stanko. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/2/2021. Signature of registrant: Anthony Peter Stanko. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/31/2027 Antioch Press No. 061617 87858 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001445 The name of the business(es): Creekside Pool Service Located at: 116 Leland Ln In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Lopez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: David Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/8/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87834 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001585 The name of the business(es): COUNTRYMOMWHATNOTS Located at: 800 Coventry Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carolyn Karon Williams. 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: Carolyn K Williams, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87831 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001621 The name of the business(es): Steiner Family Ranch Located at: 8090 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Nicholas Steiner 2. Sophia Steiner. This business is conducted by: State/ Local Registered Domestic Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nicholas Steiner, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87849 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001688 The name of the business(es): Lighthouse Therapy And Consultation Located at: 201 Jetty Drive In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lizbeth Viviana Urdaneta Melo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/25/2022. Signature of registrant: Lizbeth Viviana Urdaneta Melo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87850 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001790 The name of the business(es): East Bay Chem-Dry Located at: 3599 Halifax Way In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. James LaFontaine 2. Troy LaFontaine. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/25/2022. Signature of registrant: James LaFontaine. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87984 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001813 The name of the business(es): 1. THEPRESS 2. EAST COUNTY GUIDE 3. EASTCOUNTYGUIDE.COM 4. EASTCOUNTYPRESS.NET 5. THE COUPON SPOT Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwood Press & Publishing Company. 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 5/2/2016. Signature of registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87842 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002280 The name of the business(es): 1. BDCI PUBLIC ADJUSTERS LLC 2. BDCI PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Located at: 1261 Locust St, #12 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BDCI PUBLIC ADJUSTERS LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/19/2019. Signature of registrant: MCLENDON, GREGORY, PresidentOwner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87990 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 11th day of May 2022, at 11:15 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: Frank Capaldo - Ladders, Exercise Equipment, Wood, Toolbox/Tools. Telara Caves - Desk, Table w/Chairs, Safe,14+ Boxes & Bags. Celeste Wright- Shelves, Suitcases, DVD’s, Speakers, Clothing, Shoes, Desk, Misc. Table & Chairs, 25+ Boxes & Bags. Kenneth Beshears - Gun Safe, Fishing Rods, 30+ boxes. Vave Asiasi - Power Tools, Suitcases, Art work, Wakeboards, 10+ boxes. Kamaya Johnson - Toys, End Table, Clothing, & Bedding. Mark Silvey - Clothing, File Cabinet & 25+ Boxes. Elizabeth Lintz - Shelves, Trunks, Sofa, Clothing, Heater, & Pellet Rifle. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 04/22/2022 and on 04/29/2022 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87690 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, 2022.

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. Attorney for Petitioner: David Simon 241501. 3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 250, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. (415)7466652. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87909 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, 2022.

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: 6/3/22 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: 4/6/22 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87886 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022.

Brentwood, CA 94513. Date: 4/5/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87863 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022.

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: 5/9/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/1/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87862 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002086 The name of the business(es): Surenda’s Cleaning Services Located at: 297 Alta St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Surenda Angelica Ortega 2. Ramon Eduardo Ortega. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Surenda A Ortega, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/6/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87988 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002090 The name of the business(es): The Greener Side Located at: 12250 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martrin John Munoz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Martin Munoz, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/6/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87899 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002109 The name of the business: Old Pool Guys Located at: 275 Sherwood Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. James Machado 2. Lynn Machado. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: James E. Machado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/7/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87906 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002264 The name of the business(es): City By The Bay Developers Located at: 1021 Pear Tree Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Petrus Johannes Josephus Van Luffelen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/6/2021. Signature of registrant: Peter Van Luffelen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87985 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #710 Dot Amaral, #364 Edwin Barrera, #2043 & #2044 Richard Brown, #9032 Alexandria Moore, #124 Timothy Grace, #342 Bobby Hampton, and #967 Thea Woods. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on May 5th at 10:30 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87976 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, 2022. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 11th day of May 2022, at 10:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing, and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Teresita N. Delrosario - End table, office chair, sofa, love seat, exercise equipment, lamps, armchair, entertainment center, big screen, and flat screen TV. 2. Janell Garkow- Ladder, Wood, Tools, Shelves, Suitcases, Clothing. 3. Nicole Callison - Clothes, Shoes, Books. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 4/22/2022 and 4/29/2022 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87959 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Douglas Arts, deceased CASE NUMBER P22-00504 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Douglas Arts, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Maggie Rae Arts in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Maggie Rae Arts be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 14, 2022 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act (Business and Professions Code 2170021718). The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after May 3, 2022 Located at: Discovery Bay Self Storage 2400 Newport Dr. Discovery Bay, CA 94505, the abandonment of personal property belonging to: T. Boldware, D. Fair, D. Hazel, A. Cleveland, E. Whit, Michael Baldridge General Description of Goods include but are not limited to: Home décor, totes, golf clubs, art work, Home appliances, fish tank, furniture, gumball machine, pillows, linen, dried flowers, art, cloths, tools, luggage, Christmas decorations, Halloween decorations, shoes, shelving, metal piping, garage light, electrical supplies, propane tanks, ironing board, books, ice chest, baseballs & equipment, helmet, computer stuff, camping equipment, H-VAC equipment, copper piping, roofing supplies, hoses Property to be sold as is to the highest bidder in the form of cash only. Auction conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien of Sale Maker Auctions 925.392.8508 CA Bond #00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No 0562039. More information and pictures of inventory on www.salemakerauctions.com Publish (April 22, 2022 & April 29, 2022) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87957 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Yang Gao SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Yang Gao and Qiguo Zhang CASE NUMBER: N22-0644 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yang Gao and Qiguo Zhang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JENNY GAOYING ZHANG to Proposed Name: GIANNA GAOYING ZHANG. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Albert Fahnbulleh SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Albert Fahnbulleh and Kula Fahnbulleh CASE NUMBER: N16-0617 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Albert Fahnbulleh and Kula Fahnbulleh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Albertlean Prayer Vah to Proposed Name: Godiva Prayer Vah. 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: 5/26/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/4/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87958 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ashleigh Nicole Joudrey SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ashleigh Nicole Joudrey CASE NUMBER: N22-0624 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ashleigh Nicole Joudrey filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ashleigh Nicole Joudrey to Proposed Name: Ashaleigh Nichole Joudrey. 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: 6/9/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press, 248 Oak Street,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christian F. Sandoval SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christian F. Sandoval CASE NUMBER: N220542 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Christian F. Sandoval filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christian Fernando Sandoval to Proposed Name: Christian Fernando Guzman. 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: 5/11/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: March 22, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87788 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Perla Garcia SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Perla Garcia CASE NUMBER: N22-0439 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Perla Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eduardo Jr Diaz Garcia to Proposed Name: Eduardo Jr Diaz. 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: 5/13/22 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. Must be served on Father. Date: 3/1/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87878 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sierra Lowther SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sierra Lowther CASE NUMBER: N22-0396 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sierra Jean Lowther filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sierra Jean Lowther to Proposed Name: Nova Athena Lindsey. 2. THE COURT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001918 The name of the business(es): DICTAVITA SERVICES Located at: 4883 Snowy Egret Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vitalis Enemmuo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/10/2021. Signature of registrant: Vitalis Enemmuo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/27 Oakley Press No. 030477 87883 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002123 The name of the business(es): WIGS BY MIDORI Located at: 53 Carol Lane Apt 136 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marie M. Rico. 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: Marie Rico, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/7/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87900 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002240 The name of the business(es): Nictilay Interior Decor & Event Company Located at: 1760 Delta Meadows Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Weste. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/6/2022. Signature of registrant: Nicole Weste. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/12/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87989 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022.

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“We humbly appeal to the Oakley City Council to grant a [portion] of the reward in the amount of $10,000 to assist in our search for our daughter.” Following Gabe’s speech, Mayor Randy Pope noted that the council was unable to take action on items not on the agenda, but did ask City Manager Josh McMurray and police Chief Paul Beard to clarify whether or not the city had access to funds that would allow them to provide a reward for information through a crimestopper program or similar program. McMurray and Beard said they would do that. Although the council was unable to take action during the meeting, Gabe

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stated in an April 19 Facebook post that the Oakley City Council, as well as two anonymous individuals, had committed to contributing even more reward money than the requested $10,000. The actual sum won’t be released until the funds are set up, according to Morgan Strenfel, the girlfriend of Alexis’s brother and a key organizer of many of the search efforts so far. Alexis Gabe was initially reported missing “under suspicious circumstances” on Jan. 26. Her last known location was Benttree Way in Antioch on an undisclosed date, according to the missing-person flyers volunteers distributed since her disappearance. Her car was reportedly found with the keys in the igni-

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ming. Sea Scout branches meet at least bi-weekly and hold regular gatherings, tours, excursions and participate in contests. During fall and winter, training courses are taught on topics such as swimming, lifesaving, navigation and engineering. Sea Scout youth individually work through a series of ranks. Quartermaster, the highest rank, is the equivalent of the Scouts BSA’s Eagle Scout Award. Nationwide there are an estimated 15,000 sea scouts, Grimm said. About 20 groups exist in the Bay Area and Northern California, including in Stockton, Sacramento, Petaluma, Napa, San Francisco and Alameda. The Sacramento-area based branch is composed of 13 youth, three adult officers, two adult officers in training and an advisory committee made up of volunteers and current members’ parents. It uses two primary and four secondary vessels. One of the primary vessels — a 40-foot United States Navy Admiral’s Barge named the SSV Shoemaker — will be permanently berthed at the Discovery Bay Marina at a donated slip. “My brother and myself were in Sea Scouts back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and I just feel like this community needs this program because there is nothing here for kids to do,” said Denise Eldam, who owns the Discovery Bay Marina with her husband, Joseph. “I’ve always wanted

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tion on Trenton Street in Oakley. A Feb. 1 press release confirmed Oakley and Antioch police had jointly served a search warrant to an undisclosed Antioch home. No further information has been provided regarding what, if any, evidence was uncovered during the search. Police have not released information about the case due to the active nature of the investigation, according to Felicia Escovar, assistant to the city manager. Oakley police are pursuing leads daily and have remained in contact with the Gabe family and have been putting “all available resources” into the investigation, Escover said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

to start a Sea Scouts organization, and Joe and I now have the opportunity with the marina.” The vessel berthed in Discovery Bay was most recently in Navy service aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and was used by Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker. Grimm said new members will first learn to operate a 26-foot Coast Guard surf boat, but in time they will take the wheel of the Shoemaker. For some, the experience could serve as the first leg in a years-long dedication to maritime activities, Grimm said. Once they leave the organization, around 50% of Sea Scouts go into maritime-related fields, such as joining water-based branches of the U.S. armed forces or becoming merchant mariners or marine engineers, Grimm said. Christopher Grimm, the youth leader of the Sacramento-area group, encourages youth to join the organization. “The Sea Scouts program is a fantastic program for our youth,” he said. “It nurtures responsibility and a sense of leadership. When you are inside the Sea Scout ship you learn all sorts of skills that you wouldn’t be able to otherwise do. You can work on mechanical engineering, you can work on sailboating, motorboating, anything you want to do.” Marc Grimm said Discovery Bay residents first approached the organization about two and a half years

salary schedule in effect as of June 30, 2022, effective July 1, 2022, a 2.0% increase to the salary schedule in effect as of July 1, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, and a 1.0% one-time off salary schedule applied to the January 1, 2023, salary schedule for unit members employed as of Jan. 1, 2023. With the ratification process com-

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ago about launching a local group as a natural extension of available youth activities. Marc Grimm said a new group will not only allow the Sacramento-area crew to move a vessel closer to the Bay Area — a logical place for the organization to have one — but will also expand the area served by the Sea Scouts in the Delta and allow it to incorporate a larger number of recreational and professional boaters. “We really want to expand youth programs, as a benefit to youth and the communities they come from,” Marc Grimm said. The Sea Scouts have scheduled an informal open house for prospective youth members or possible adult volunteers at Discovery Bay Marina on Saturday, April 30, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Discovery Bay Marina is at 5901 Marina Road #1 in Discovery Bay. Current Scouts BSA members can register for the Sea Scouts with no additional fees, while those who aren’t Scouts BSA members will be required to pay an annual $72 fee, in addition to yearly dues of $172 and a one-time $100 uniform cost. For more information on joining the Sea Scouts, contact Marc Grimm at megrimm@suewest.net, or call 916-206-3132. For more information on the Sea Scouts organization, visit https://seascout.org/. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

plete, the district will send the agreement to the Contra Costa County Office of Education for review and approval. Once approved, it will then come before the BUSD Board of Trustees for approval. “This has been a long road. However, we are thankful for the tireless efforts from both parties’ negotiation teams and

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Sunday, April 24 Free Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Show

The Antioch Model Railroad Club, operators of the Black Diamond Lines Railroad, is having its free spring open house on Sunday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 425 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch. For more information, visit http://www.blackdiamondlines.com.

Brentwood Inspired Living Center presents Wendy Silvers

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Wendy Silvers, a motivational speaker and freedom coach, on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. The title of the talk is “Be Love.” For more information or to view the presentation, visit https://www.facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org.

Saturday April 30 Discovery Bay Yacht Club Spring Boutique

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will host a spring boutique at the Discovery Bay Marina, 5871 Marina Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 40 vendors, food trucks with drinks to purchase, raffles throughout the day, and music. For more information, visit https://www.dbyc.com.

Shred it Day

The St. Anne Council Knights of Columbus are sponsoring its annual Shred It Day on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. till noon in the chapel parking lot at 2800 Camino Diablo in Byron. Attendees are encouraged to give donations to offset costs. For more information, contact Mike Stoiber at 925-7594669 or at mjs2082@aol.com.

Sunday, May 1 A Musical Performance

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Connection is sponsoring a handbell concert on Sunday, May, 1 at 2 p.m. at Byron Methodist church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). The event will be held outside in the Kaleidoscope garden behind the church. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Attendees of all ages are welcome. For more information, visit https:// www.kaleidoscopehope.org/

a mask at all rehearsals. The registration fee is $50, and you must purchase your own music. Performances are scheduled for June 5 and 12. Additional information on the Brentwood Community Chorus is at www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.

Saturday, May 7 Oakley Flea Market

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.

The Oakley Flea Market is set for May 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 215 Second St., Oakley. Vendors will be stationed inside and outside. For more information, call 925-626-7223.

Saturday, May 21 Eighth Annual Regatta Community Garage Sale

A community garage sale benefitting the American Cancer Society is being held on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the homes surrounding Regatta Park homes near Highway 4 and Bixler Road in Discovery Bay. In addition to on-site food trucks, the sale is expected to feature household goods, garage parts, vehicles, furniture, baby items and kitchen appliances. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/3JPbhwV.

Ongoing Events

Summer Water Polo

The extended summer season of LamorindaBrentwood Water Polo begins on May 1. Open to ages 8 and under, and 10 and under to 18 and under. No experience is necessary, and attendees can have a free trial. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3Kwp4cR.

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus is seeking members. The group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. In Brentwood. No audition is required, and all ages are welcome, but participants must be fully vaccinated and wear

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Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon and on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. The location is a private home in Discovery Bay.

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Community Resource Classes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting non-denominational community resource classes at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2350 Jeffery Way in Brentwood. The free, 10-week courses will touch on personal finance, starting and growing your own business, emotional resilience, English as a second language, finding a better job and life skills. These are 10-week courses that meet once per week. To register or for more information, visit https://linktr.ee/ antiochSR.

Oakley 4-H Club

The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@ contracosta.org.

Splashball classes

The nonprofit Brentwood Seawolves are accepting registrants for its splashball program. Splashball is an official program of USA Water Polo designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children. “Noodles” are provided to assist with floatation while working on skills and drills, but children must be able to swim to participate. To sign up, or for more information, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com/ registration-information.

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hub for the public. The Family Room at 654 Third St. was opened by Brentwood resident Hallie Polanco, who said her desire to serve her community inspired her efforts. “We are essentially a family learning and community center,” Polanco said. “We offer educational support services ranging from preschool and kinder-age classes to supplementary homeschool classes. We do events, community events, children’s events, and we have some family game nights coming up over the summer. Our heart here is twofold: to support students with educational growth as well as social opportunities, and to get people in the community back together.”

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Polanco said her family began homeschooling in 2020 when faced with distance learning. She wanted to create more opportunities for homeschooling families to come together, as well as activities for young people, and families. She and her team offer everything from supplemental homeschool classes to a weekly co-op to movie nights where parents can drop their children off for some fun while grabbing dinner downtown. Brentwood resident and mom of seven Bryer Veach is a veteran homeschooler. She said her children have enjoyed attending classes at The Family Room, and her older ones are even building leadership skills through volunteering. “It is absolutely amazing,” Veach said.

People planning a trip may be considering whether to drive or fly and wondering which is the better value. Each mode of travel has its pluses and minuses and associated costs. When gauging whether to drive or fly, think of the outright and ancillary costs of each type of travel. For example, driving costs associated with vaca-

“We started in January when it first opened, and since we are a homeschool family, we signed up for some enrichment classes there and it has been the greatest experience for us, for all my kids.” For those who don’t need enrichment classes, The Family Room’s weekly events are a way to meet friends and build community. Dayna Williams said her three children love the Makers Boulevard events on Saturday mornings, and the movie nights. “I love The Family Room; I feel like they are very unique,” Williams said. “There isn’t anything I have found locally like that. Hallie and her family are so kind and inviting, and our kids have a blast every time they go. They would like to go more times than we take them, they have so much fun when they go and it’s not the same thing every time.”

tioning can include fuel, vehicle maintenance, hotel stays, food costs, and tolls. Costs related to flying are ticket prices, any additional checked bag fees, parking at the airport/transportation to and from the airport, terminal food costs, and rental car needs. It is often less expensive to drive, particularly if a person can share fuel costs with

Polanco is also working to support other small, local businesses by offering a shared rental space to a variety of providers, from speech and occupational therapists to photographers. She hopes to continue to find ways to work with and in the community as her business family grows, stressing her commitment to East County. “We really have a heart for this community,” she said of herself and her family. “My husband is a Brentwood police officer, so in a season when a lot of other people were looking around to move out of California, we decided to double down and look at our community and see what kind of positive changes we could bring. We want to love on our community and see it thrive and bring some life to the families and everyone after such a hard couple of years.” For more information, call 925-3928506 or visit www.thefamilyroombrentwood.com.

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Delta Valley Health Club in Brentwood offers its members a year-round childcare program. lessons will remain valuable and relevant well into adulthood. During the two-week session, campers can also take part in a more typical lineup of camp offerings: crafts, cornhole, keeping a journal, and practicing mindfulness. “Campers will have so much fun on their staycation with us, they won’t want to go home,” said Baddeley. This year’s camp offers a two-week session, with the option to sign up for a single week if that is what fits your family’s schedule. Sessions will run from June 13 until July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DVHC expects around 40 campers aged 4.5 years to 12 years each week. Campers will be split into two age groups — 4.5-7 and 8-12 — and enjoy concurrent camp activities with their peers. The cost is $200 for 1 week or $320 for 2 weeks for DVHC members. Non-members are also invited to join for $240 for 1 week and $380 for 2 weeks. The club offers its members a year-round childcare program. In addition to the pool, their facility also houses a multi-level, indoor play structure and mini basketball court,

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This year’s theme is “staycation.” The first week’s focus will be on the Olympics, and then during the second week, kids will have the chance to explore creating music videos and reels, including a presentation for parents at the end. Both weeks will emphasize social emotional learning through sports with activities such as basketball, rock climbing, yoga and kickboxing. Camp attendees also can use DVHC’s pool for free-swim time. “DVHC Kids Staycation Camp is all about allowing your children to live their best post-COVID lives,” said Kids Camp Coordinator Rebecca Baddeley. “[We] understand that today’s children have needs that the prior generations didn’t have. DVHC has formatted a one-of-a-kind Kids Camp that’s more than just a sports camp.” In addition to sports, kids can learn real-life skills, such as how to grow their own food. But it doesn’t stop there. They will then learn how to prepare a meal using garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. Camping skills, such as how to pitch a tent, make their own camp “fire,” and purify water, will also be taught. With so much natural beauty in California, these

which encourages children to move, helping them to build strong bones and muscles while burning off their endless amounts of energy in a positive environment. “Our childcare program here at Delta Valley is a fun place that kiddos never seem to want to leave,” said Lizeth Hernandez, the DVHC Childcare and Aquatics director. “Throughout the years, we have seen a positive development in their social skills and emotional maturity by talking and interacting with other children of different ages, as well as communicating with our childcare staff.” And because the staff at DVHC knows that parenting can get hectic, they offer members a Monday through Saturday “Stay and Play” option, so mom or dad can use the facility as a “backup babysitter” while running errands, knowing their kids are enjoying themselves in an environment with which they’re already familiar and comfortable. Additionally, a monthly parents’ night out is offered from 5-9 p.m., for both members and nonmembers (pricing varies). Movies, crafts, games and pizza keep the kids entertained, while parents get some date-night time. “I absolutely trust the staff with my children. My boys love the play area, which gives me much needed ‘me’ time at the gym,” said member and parent Lillian Razavi. “I love Delta Valley Health Club because the staff is so friendly, it feels like family. My boys don’t get tired of going. They have so much fun there it’s hard to get them to leave.” DVHC staff have made the health and safety of the children their number one priority, including a daily checklist that staff complete to make sure everything is cleaned before leaving. They do ask, however, that parents keep their kids home if they have a runny nose, cough or fever. For more information about signing your child up for Delta Valley Health Club’s Staycation Camp, or any of the other childcare programs available, visit https://deltavac.com/childcare/.

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he cost of raising a family can sometimes seem daunting. A 2015 report from the U.S.

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way to break bread, but if backyard barbecues have grown stale, parents can always plan picnics in local parks. Park admission is probably free, and parents can save even more money by packing picnic-style foods, like salads and sandwiches, rather than using grills provided by the park (parks may or may not charge fees to use grills). ♦ Family days: Local attractions like zoos and museums may designate a certain day of the week as Family Day. Admissions might be discounted on these days, and some attractions may even allow kids to enter for free. Take advantage of these promotions whenever possible. In addition, inquire about family memberships at local attractions. Such memberships may offer year-round entry for the whole family for an annual fee. Depending on how often you visit the attraction, paying an annual fee can save you a lot of money compared to paying regular admission prices on each visit. ♦ Festivals: Community festivals are another great way for families to get out of the house without taxing their budgets. Community festivals typically do not charge for admission. Parents should not downplay the benefits of free entertainment, as a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average American spent just over $2,900 on entertainment in 2016. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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A New Era of Soccer in East Contra Costa County

ast County Revolution Football Club (Revolution FC) is embarking on its inaugural season. Merging the 40-year history of

Impact Soccer Club with the 11-year history of AJAX East Bay Soccer club, provides new opportunities for players in the community. The two clubs were once rivals on the field, but are now forming new teams together. Sports teaches important life lessons and is a great experience for our kids.

Revolution FC has approximately 35 competitive teams, a recreational program totaling about 1,000 players, and other programs to accommodate every skill and commitment level from age 3 to adult. Revolution FC provides soccer programs for players in Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Oakley, and nearby unincorporated surrounding areas. Revolution FC programs are led by two established and experienced coaches, Director of Coaching Tom Ginocchio and Technical Director Mike Rainsford. Tom oversees a competitive coaching staff compromised of individuals who dedicate weeknights and weekends to train and coach our players. Each competitive coach holds one or multiple coaching licenses. “I am excited about what East County Revolution FC will be bringing to our community and families. We will have bumps along the way, and many great

It is too easy for us adults to forget that soccer is not only a game but a platform for our youth to prosper and grow. Revolution FC provides players the opportunity to train locally and compete at a high level. – Vincent Baldwin, President

moments of achievement. As problems arise, we will tackle and address them. We will recognize our accomplishments and work hard on behalf of our membership.” Tom Ginocchio, Director of Coaching The club is governed by the Board of Directors comprised of dedicated parent volunteers. They are supported by an Administrative Staff and Operations/Consulting Board Members to assist with all levels of operation from referees and fields to marketing and registration. Revolution FC is a club where players of all abilities have a place to play, a club that stresses development of the soccer player, and a club that, along with good soccer, emphasizes personal character and strives to help make a player the best person they can be through the principles of integrity, honesty, dedication, and commitment.

“It is too easy for us adults to forget that soccer is not only a game but a platform for our youth to prosper and grow. Revolution FC provides players the opportunity to train locally and compete at a high level. Now, we don’t take for granted that players and parents must choose a Club at Tryouts. Revolution FC isn’t a continuation of the two old clubs but a bold step forward. Our actions over time will demonstrate the Revolution FC Way.” Vincent Baldwin, President. Join us! Be part of the Revolution! There is something for all ages and level of commitment. Summer Camp starting June 20th, Competitive tryouts starting on May 15th for birth years 2016 to 2009 and May 23rd for birth years 2008 to 2004. Or Revolution FC’s Fall Recreational Program starting in July and a whole lot more!

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– First aid kit – Jumper cables – Jack and tire-changing tools – flares – Water and nonperishable foods – Paper maps – Emergency blankets, towels and changes of clothes Keep the number of a roadside service, and phone numbers for emergency contacts in the glove compartment. ♦ Take frequent breaks Driving while tired is just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after being awake for 18 hours, the human body functions like someone with a blood alcohol content of 0.05 percent. After being awake for 24 hours, it’s equal to 0.10 percent, or the equivalent of a 160-pound man drinking five beers in an hour. Don’t wait to feel tired to pull over. Make frequent stops or switch drivers to give everyone breaks. ♦ Keep weather in mind Let the season and the forecast dictate your route. Ensure windshield wipers are working and blades are effective. Consult weather forecasts to determine if thunderstorms will be in the area or if it will be especially windy. Never drive through flooded roadways. ♦ Don’t forget face masks and sanitizer Traveling during the era of COVID-19 requires taking extra precautions. Wear masks and sanitize your hands during bathroom breaks and rest stop visits. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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he World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi is an interactive, hands-on science museum for all ages. Since

2012, they have used their WOW on Wheels bus to bring their unique style of learning to schools all over Northern California, including Brentwood. “The reason we do the WOW on Wheels is when we were doing the field trips, we received a grant to have the kids here, but the principals couldn’t afford to bus the kids here, it was too expensive,” said Sally Snyde, president of the board and one of the founding members. “So we started WOW on Wheels so we could go in the classroom and teach the same things there we can here and that’s extremely popular. We have been far, the WOW on Wheels just has gone everywhere and the educators go in and teach science and the kids love to see the van come.” In 2019, the museum’s WOW on Wheels program reached 19,000 kids, while another 16,000 students came into the building for field trips. The museum is still a popular option for teachers – and families – who can make the trip to Lodi. “We are an excellent resource for the community and by the community,” said Jessica Marshall, one of the museum’s educators. “We aren’t here just to be a museum, we are here to be in schools. We work with

teachers to be at community events. We want to fill in whatever resource gaps we can fill in, not just sit in a building.” Snyde was part of the original thought process through the Rotary Club of Lodi that opened the museum in 2009. Modeled after the Exploratorium in San Francisco, the museum’s 9,000 square feet has 70 hands-on exhibits designed to get kids learning and thinking about the world around them. Snyde said even the gift shop is stocked with items often not available in big-box stores. “What we always hope to do is we want to inspire and engage children when it comes to science,” said Snyde. “Because science is all around us, everything we do is science. So when the kids come here, we want to inspire them … a lot of kids aren’t getting hands-on kind of stuff, because they took shop out of the schools, they took home ec out of the schools. So we have that hands-on component here. Kids need to be able to do things with their hands, not just on a computer.” Though the museum has been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has reopened Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing from 1 to 2 p.m. for deep cleaning. Snyde said more people are visiting. The museum is starting to plan and participate in community events again and hope to see their visitor numbers reach their pre-pandemic heights by next year. As of now, there are no plans to return to Brentwood. The museum is at 2 North Sacramento St. in Lodi. For more information, call 209-368-0969 or visit www. wowsciencemuseum.org.

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