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Officials, public discuss how to fix homeless problem by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Local officials held a virtual town hall meeting recently to discuss the area’s homeless problem and how to fix it. “In 2014, I was appointed as the homeless liaison for our department. During that time, I’ve seen our homeless population steadily rise on our city streets, public parks, and other public areas throughout the city.” said Sgt. Chris Peart, a 17year Brentwood police veteran, at the March 16 meeting. “It started with roughly two to three individuals, to where we currently sit and fluctuate between 35-40 individuals out on the street.” Local and state laws prohibit people from living in a building owned by someone else without their permission. But laws have changed to benefit unsheltered

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A homeless encampment on Walnut Boulevard. people. In 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made a landmark ruling in Martin vs. Boise: cities such as Brentwood cannot enforce anti-camping ordinances if they do not have enough shelter beds for homeless people, according to Wikipedia. The decision was

based on the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The case was brought to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2019, but justices declined to hear the appeal, which left the precedent intact for the nine Western states, including California,

that fall under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit. The ruling does still allow for citations or arrests of individuals who are offered shelter placement, but refuse to go. “Our end goal is to connect with our homeless population and connect them with services” such as Coordinated Outreach Referral Engagement (CORE), which offers services and resources, said Peart. While city and county officials want to manage the problem, they appear to not agree on how to do so. “We still need more, and we need to think about where prevention fits into this and where those resources are going,” said Lavonna Martin, Contra Costa Deputy Health Services Director. “We’re already behind when we’re talking about waiting for the crisis response system to solve the problem.” Brentwood Police Chief Tom see Homeless page 18

Key area road plans move forward Correspondent

REGIONAL A long-proposed major roadway project a decade in the making in Brentwood and Antioch is closer to becoming a reality. The proposed extension on Sand Creek Road will provide much-needed traffic relief in the region, officials say. The major east-west thoroughfare linking southeast Antioch with central Brentwood, is set to undergo construction to extend its current terminus in Brentwood just west of its interchange with Highway 4 to a new intersection at Heidorn Ranch Road in southeast

Antioch. With an estimated cost of $14.5 million, this phase of the project is fully funded and is expected to start in early 2023 and be completed by the end of 2023, Brentwood officials said. “This project is part of a regional effort to improve the transportation network in East Contra Costa County and will specifically benefit Brentwood by providing a quicker connection to (Kaiser Permanente-Antioch),” said Brentwood Assistant Director of Public Works Jagtar Dhaliwal. “It will benefit the circulation in the region in various ways.” see Sand Creek page 18

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Antioch police scrutinized by Jake Menez Staff Writer

ANTIOCH Police officers from both the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments are part of an active investigation by the FBI and Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for a range of unspecified alleged crimes. They are described as a “broad range of offenses” involving crimes of “moral turpitude,” according to a March 25 press release by the office, and involve officers from both departments. Moral turpitude is a broad term without a singular established definition, according to Cornell Law School, due to the amorphous concept of morality. However, courts have consistently described conduct that involves moral turpitude as “an act of baseness, vileness, or depravity in the private and social duties which a man owes to his fellow men, or to society in general.” The District Attorney’s Office and FBI conducted “court-authorized law enforcement activity” at multiple locations on March 23, according to the press release, but the nature of these activities was not disclosed. Additionally, the agencies plan to review both active and closed cases involving the officers in question to determine whether or not the cases are now considered compromised. Due to the ongoing investigation, no further information was made available. The involved cities and police departments have agreed to cooperate with the investigation to “ensure minimal disruption to their respective communities,” according to the press release.

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Brentwood Union School District plans new K-8 school by Sean Tongson Correspondent

Brentwood residents and students will soon benefit from the addition of another elementary school. A new public school is planned to be constructed in Brentwood in the location off of Smith Road near Lone Tree Way. Currently, the Brentwood Union School District has 12 schools – eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and one virtual academy. This new school, upon its completion, would be the district’s 13th school. The new school would open as an elementary school, according to Superintendent Dana Eaton, but could also adapt to a K-8 to accommodate more students if needed. The school project, which also will include the widening of surrounding streets and other new infrastructure projects, has been put out to bid and options have been provided. But start of construction is dependent on the response as well as overall cost of the project, said Eaton. “As our community continues to add housing, we continue to work to provide school facilities,” said Eaton. “We find that most neighbors are excited to have an elementary school that is closer to their house. We work hard to try and be a positive addition to any community.” The school, planned to be built behind the Brentwood Muslim Community Center east of Smith Road and north of Big Basin

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A new kindergarten-8th-grade public school is planned to be constructed in Brentwood in the location off of Smith Road near Lone Tree Way. Drive, has been in the planning phase for the past two years, and is a cornerstone project of Measure B, a $158 million school bond that was passed on June 7, 2016. “The school will be funded using a combination of Measure B bond funds and developer fees that we get from new housing,” said Eaton. “The developers pay a fee that is equal to about one-third of the cost to fund a new school. That is why we have to pass school bonds in order to construct new schools and renovate existing schools. The developments themselves do not cover even half of what it costs us to build schools. We

also apply to the state for funds, but those are often years behind when they are available.” While new schools are being developed and constructed, the school district works with the city on improving the surrounding areas. That entails making corresponding road improvements, widening of nearby streets, and possible addition of traffic signals. “The proposed street improvements include widening of Lone Tree Way between O’Hara Avenue and Tilton Lane, relocation of overhead utilities, and a new traffic signal at the Lone Tree Way-Smith Road intersection,” said Brentwood Director of Public

Works and City Engineer Miki Tsubota. “We are also working with the Brentwood Union School District to widen Smith Road.” According to Eaton, the school project has been put out to bid and options have been provided, but start of construction is dependent on the response as well as overall cost of the project. Due to budget constraints, the school might be constructed in phases. Construction, which could take about 18 months, is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2023. Officials hope that the elementary portion of the school will be completed by July 2024. “It is possible we will only construct the elementary portion to start and then wait to do the remainder when we have access to more money,” Eaton said. “As one might imagine, the cost of school construction is already very high. In the current environment, it is even higher.” The new school is yet to be named. According to Eaton, however, the naming process will come later as the school undergoes construction and nears completion. “Lone Tree Elementary” is the current tentative name for the planned school, not to be confused with Lone Tree Elementary School in Antioch. “Right now, we are calling it Lone Tree Elementary,” Eaton said. “When we are at this stage, we typically call a school by the street name that is nearby. The Board of Education will undertake that process as the school comes closer to completion.”

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Discovery Bay debates delineators Town wants to remove them; Caltrans to decide

Town of Discovery Bay leaders recently informed the county that they would recommend removing yellow delineators and signage from the intersection of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Highway 4. The white delineators would remain.

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The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District Board voted to recommend that the yellow delineators and signage be removed from the intersection of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Highway 4. The white delineators would remain. The county had asked the board for its opinion on the matter after receiving complaints about the intersection regarding traffic confusion. The town has no authority to either place or remove safety measures in the intersection, only to request that the county do so. County officials had sought the board’s opinion because the land in question in the Town of Discovery Bay is on county property. Residents have objected to the delineators as unsightly at what is considered the main entrance to the town, and because they are confusing – there have been many reported instances of drivers turning left onto Discovery Bay Boulevard from Highway 4 into the wrong lane. Residents say drivers are turning into the lane going in the wrong direction — turning into the left lanes of Discovery Bay Boulevard, going south toward Highway 4, when they should be on the right going north. “If you get rid of those orange cones, there won’t be confusion at that intersection. So you won’t need those signs, so people turning onto Discovery Bay Boulevard won’t turn into the wrong lane,” said resident Frank Morgan, who has led a grassroots charge to clear the intersection.

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“Overall, I think this is about a 70% positive result.” Discovery Bay General Manager Dina Breitstein said she was unsure what the county’s timeline would be to remove the items, or if it would even agree with the board’s recommendations. “I forwarded the board’s recommended change. Caltrans is the decision holder regarding what happens to the intersection, they are the authority,” Breitstein said in an email to The Press. “The Town can make suggestions and proposals, but that doesn’t mean that any changes will be implemented by Caltrans.” Public comment during the meeting favored the removal of the delineators and signage because many residents said they make what is considered the entrance to the town look ugly at worst, or crowded at best. The white delineators were initially put in place about three years ago to block through access to the intersection from the westbound, right-turn lane on Highway

4. Not long after, the yellow ones were added to further prevent westbound traffic from going around the white delineators, through the crosswalk. There are some concerns removal of the yellow delineators will come with traffic issues, but they were second to the complaints the delineators confused drivers turning left onto Discovery Bay Boulevard. Overall, residents appeared to feel the vote was a fair middle ground. Kevin Hermanson has lived in town for 12 years and is an attorney who specializes in catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits. He spoke before the board asking for balance at the intersection and said he thought the board’s recommendations were sound. “They made a fair and equitable decision,” said Hermanson after the meeting. “… I think it is important to keep the white delineators there because I’m concerned about people coming westbound on Highway 4 from Stockton going into the right-

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Newsom proposes transit relief package $11 billion plan could mean less pain at the gas pump by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed an $11 billion relief package designed to reduce the pain of rising gas prices, while also moving California closer to reducing its dependence on oil. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.25; the California average is $5.92. The proposal from March 23 calls for $9 billion in tax refunds to Californians in the form of $400 direct payments with debit

cards per vehicle, capped at two vehicles, a press release from Newsom’s office states. This package also provides $2 billion in broader relief including: • $750 million in incentive grants to transit and rail agencies to provide free transit for Californians for 3 months. As a result, roughly 3 million Californians per day who take public transit won’t have to pay a fare every time they ride. • Up to $600 million to pause a part of the sales tax rate on diesel for one year. • $523 million to pause the inflationary adjustment to gas and diesel excise tax rates. The proposed package will also provide $500 million toward projects throughout the state that promote biking and walking. Additionally, $1.75 billion from the governor’s $10 billion Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV)

package will be fast-tracked toward more ZEV passenger vehicles and building more charging stations throughout the state. The larger package is part of Newsom’s efforts to push California closer to clean energy with zero dependency on fossil fuels. Newsom’s administration plans to meet with the state Legislature to negotiate details of the proposal. If approved, Californians could see the first payments take place as soon as July. “We’re taking immediate action to get money directly into the pockets of Californians who are facing higher gas prices as a direct result of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine,” said Newsom. “But this package is also focused on protecting people from volatile gas prices, and advancing clean transportation – providing three months

of free public transportation, fast-tracking electric vehicle incentives and charging stations, and new funding for local biking and walking projects.” If the proposal passes, California residents will receive their rebate in the form of a $400 debit card for each registered vehicle they own, up to two vehicles. The average California driver pays about $300 in gasoline excise taxes over the course of a year, the press release states. To include all California residents, the rebate will be based on vehicle registration, not tax records. This ensures that the potential rebate remains equitable for those who receive Social Security benefits, including seniors, and low-income non-tax filers. There is currently no plan to include an income cap in the proposed legislation.

‘Miles for Mayo’ 5K to honor Matias Rogers by Kaitlyn Gleeson Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Last June, Matías Rogers, a 16-year-old high school track and cross country star who had become a friend to many, died in a traffic collision on Sellers Avenue. Soon after, a vigil was hosted in Matías’ honor, where his life and career as a runner were celebrated by both his family and the East County community. Now, almost a year later, the community can celebrate and remember Matías through the ‘Miles for Mayo’ 5K on April 16 in Veterans Park. “‘What would Matías do?’ or ‘What would Matías want?’ are questions that help guide my decisions every day,” explained Ron Rogers, Matías’ father. “He would want us to turn our grief into something positive that helps others find happiness, confidence and inspiration, like he did through running. Creating an annual 5K was something I started thinking about late in 2021 as a

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Matías Rogers, a 16-year-old student from Liberty High School, died following a head-on traffic collision on Sellers Avenue in June, 2021. one who would like to participate, so all are welcome and there is no limit,” said Rogers. “All runners, walkers, volunteers and audience members are welcome to come out to Veterans Park on April 16 in support of Matías. We are taking registration up through the morning of the run, which starts at 9 a.m.” Rogers said the 5K was called ‘Miles for Mayo,’ because of Matías’ background. “The nickname “Mayo” comes from Matías’ ability to turn a negative into a positive. During middle school, a classmate would make fun of him by calling him “Mayo,” because Matías had a deep pride for his Mexican heritage on his mother’s side, but his skin tone took after his dad’s lighter European

heritage,” he recalled. “The classmate said he looked white like mayonnaise, hence ‘Mayo.’ Initially, Matías was bothered by the name calling, but he learned to embrace the nickname and soon, with his blessing, most of his friends turned it into a term of endearment. By the time he became one of the top young distance runners in the country, everyone in high school knew him as ‘Mayo.’” Matías was described by his father as someone who would cook first and eat last, and give without expecting anything in return. At his core, Matías lived his life selflessly and generously, aiming to make a difference in the lives of others through kindness and generosity. It is because of this that Matías cannot be remembered only as an athlete, but as a person who was unconditionally giving to those around him. “Running was his passion, and he had a natural gift and work ethic that was leading him down a path to become one of the greatest to ever do it. But it didn’t define him,” Rogers said. “He was much more than a runner. We hope, through this event and all of the video footage available on our website, people get to know what kind of person he was and are inspired by him to find happiness for themselves. That’s what he would want from this event – to make people happy.” For more information or to register for the ‘Miles for Mayo’ run, visit www.milesformayo.org.

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are on the second Monday of even-numbered months at 7 p.m. in Concord. The appointments will be for full four-year terms beginning on July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2026. Commissioners are not compensated. Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling 925-655-2000 or by visiting the county webpage at http://www.contracosta. ca.gov/3418. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, May 9. Further information about the advisory fire commission can be obtained by contacting Latonia Ellingberg at lelli@ cccfpd.org or (925) 941-3300, ext. 1200 or by visiting the website https://www. cccfpd.org/advisory-fire-commission.

A common issue in second marriages or where couples are not married is what will happen to the family home on the death of the first person. This is especially true if only one person is on title to the real property. There are a couple of different ways to handle this issue. One option is for the surviving spouse or partner to have a right to occupy the property during the remainder of their lifetime. In this case, the surviving spouse or partner would not have any ownership interest in the real property and would not be on title to the real property. Usually, during the period of occupancy, title to the real property is held by the trustee of the deceased person’s trust. The right to occupy is a personal right and therefore cannot be sold or transferred. The person with the right to occupy may or may not have responsibility for expenses related to the property. The right to occupy is also sometimes used to help adult children who need additional time to save money or resolve other issues. A second option is for the surviving spouse or partner to have a life estate in the real property. Unlike a right to occupy, a life estate is a form of legal title to the property which the holder can sell. If the spouse or partner needs to move, they then have the “right” to sell their interest in the real property i.e. the value of remaining life to a third party. Depending on the relationship with the other beneficiaries, the couple may want the

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May 18, 1928 – March 10, 2022 Louie Arthur Frost, born on May 18, 1928, died on March 10, 2022. He was 93 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie; his parents, Louie and Cora Frost; his 5 siblings – Helen, Leslie, Barbara, Leroy, Norene – and his ex-wife Dolline Hutchinson. whom he shared with his 5 surviving children: Sharon, Gary, Loyd, Barbara and Lorin. He had 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-greatgrandchildren. He was born in the same house in which he grew up, a little country town of Brentwood California with his Dad, Mom and his 5 siblings. He worked as a scrap metal crane operator until becoming a truck driver for Glass Container Trucking. Later, he was hired by Seaboard Transportation and retired with Fiberboard Trucking. He eventually moved to Mountain Ranch, CA where they lived for several years before moving to Utah and eventually settling in Salt Lake City. His passions included deer hunting, camping, working on his flower gardens with his wife. He loved spending time outdoors. He also loved watching western movies and relaxing with his wife.

The race for the open 11th District Assembly seat wasn’t much of a race until last week, when Brentwood resident Erik Elness became an official write-in candidate for the position. Until Elness’s paperwork was approved, candidate and Suisun Mayor Lori Wilson was running unopposed. Elness said he put his name in the hat because he felt the people of the district deserved to have a choice. “People will have a choice to vote for Lori Wilson or write in my name,” said Elness, who collected the requisite signatures to be approved as a write-in candidate in a matter of days. “I wanted to give people a choice and give a voice to the hardworking people in our district who I don’t think have had one.” The District 11 Assembly seat was vacated by former California State Assemblymember Jim Frazier, who officially resigned on Dec. 31, 2021. Citing a need to focus on family and other opportunities, Frazier retired from his public career, but not before endorsing Wilson to succeed him. Whoever wins the April 5 election will represent the 500,000 residents in parts of Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano counties, including Antioch, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Oakley. Elness hopes to win the race, despite his late arrival. “I very much stand for constitutional government, the concepts of individual

ELNESS liberty, and the First Amendment and Second Amendment, and the quality of opportunity,” Elness said. “Each person should have the opportunity to be the best person they can be, and I feel like that opportunity has been compromised in California by regulations, and that’s the voice I want to be in Sacramento. I don’t think that voice has been represented by Jim Frazier or the majority of politicians, so I would love to bring that perspective to Sacramento.” Within several days of announcing his candidacy, Elness was unanimously endorsed by the Solano County Republican Central Committee and by Congressional District 8 Congressional Candidate Major Rudy Recile, former Congressional District 9 Congressional Candidate Antonio Amador, and former Assembly District 11 Candidate Dave Miller. He is using a grassroots effort to fuel his campaign and increase his name recognition, something with which Recile is helping him. “I think Erik’s campaign is a bold statement,” Recile said. “He is so well

versed in communicating a position . . . I think he needs to run because he is a good person who would do a good job for the people. He is a small business owner and he has the heart of the people in mind more than anything else. He won’t be a swamp creature if he goes to Sacramento, and I really don’t believe he can be bought by anyone. He has a good sense of integrity and will make the right choices for the people.” Elness hopes to get to work soon, and expressed dismay over recent legislative moves such as Assembly Democrats voting against a temporary suspension of the 50-cents-per-gallon in state gasoline taxes. He said he is aligned with Republican ideals and believes masks and vaccines should be a choice. He emphatically said he does not believe students should be forced to wear masks in school. ‘Sacramento politicians are out of touch with the needs of the people who live and work in our neighborhoods,” he said. “We deserve a representative in Sacramento in tune with the issues, concerns, and challenges facing families in our community. I support equal opportunity in education, with every child in every neighborhood receiving a quality education. I applaud successful public schools – my kids had a lot of great teachers in public schools – but I believe families should have choices when it comes to home school or private and charter schools.” Elness lives in Brentwood with his wife, LaCyne Elness. The couple raised their three children in East County, and they said they love the area. They own a Goldendoodle breeding business called Cutiedoodles. Elness’s campaign information is available on Facebook. You can also follow him on Instagram at @erikelnessforassembly.

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Events Friday, April 1 Friday Night Bites in Oakley

The CIty of Oakley is hosting Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, at Civic Center Plaza (3231 Main St.) from 5 to 9 p.m. This free event will include five to eight gourmet food trucks, including desserts and a possible beer truck or beer garden in the future. Also, when COVID-19 restrictions have eased, other familyfriendly activities will be added, such as free face painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

Sunday, April 3 Brentwood Literary Stroll

The community will get the chance to meet fiction and nonfiction authors in downtown Brentwood during the Brentwood Literary Stroll. Ten fiction and nonfiction authors will meet with participants at different restaurants and businesses throughout downtown Brentwood from 1 to 4 p.m. Children 12 and under can attend for free. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at brentwoodlibrary. brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, April 9 Egg-Stravaganza at the Antioch Water Park

A park-wide egg hunt with eggs hidden both in and out of the water will be held at the Antioch Water Park (4701 Lone Tree Way) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration tickets are $8; $12 at the door. Entrants are encouraged to bring their bathing suits. A bag will be provided to collect the eggs. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3udAP0Z.

Tuesday, April 12 Intermediate Genealogy Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center (929 Second St. in Brentwood) is hosting an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., until May 10. Have you already been bitten by the genealogy bug? Are you in need of a healthy dose of tools, techniques, and strategies to take you to the next level in your research, or to break through those brick walls? In intermediate genealogy, the class will dig deeper into a variety of records, some that you have never heard about, and where they may be accessed. You will also examine options for using DNA testing to supplement research, and review concepts and techniques for genetic

genealogy. Materials list will be provided the first day of class. Attendees must either have taken the beginning genealogy class offered through Liberty Adult Education or have prior experience in genealogy. Contact Liberty Adult Education for registration information at 925-634-2565.

Friday, April 15 Oakley Entrepreneurial Workshop

This workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom will provide information to help small business owners understand and meet their federal tax obligations. The workshop will cover basic IRS Tax Requirements. You will learn about business income and deductions, Schedule C for the sole proprietor, Form 1065 for the general partnership and Form 1120 for the corporation. Guidance provided on how to file and pay federal business taxes, what to do when in arrears, and much more. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JtU1xW.

Saturday, April 16 Miles for Mayo 5K

The Miles For Mayo 5K is a timed, familyfriendly, community 3.1-mile run/walk focused on commemorating the life of Matías “Mayo” Rogers and helping others find inspiration through running. Registration fees are $15 to $40. All proceeds support local high schools and the Delta Limitless youth running program. The race begins at Veterans Park (3841 Balfour Road in Brentwood) on Matías’ birthday, Saturday, April 16, at 9 a.m. Participants receive a 2022 commemorative T-shirt and medal. To register, visit http://www. milesformayo.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.

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American Legion Post 202 Monthly Meeting

The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting (on the second Wednesday of the month) is held at 6:30 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The meeting is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit https://www.aml202. org/

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

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

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.

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Join The Makers Boulevard™, a communitydriven makers market, on the third Saturday of every month from 8 am - 12 pm in the heart of downtown Brentwood Experience endless shopping opportunities from over 50+ local artisan makers & small businesses while you enjoy live entertainment, family fun, kids’ activities, and more. The Makers Boulevard is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and FREE to attend. For more information about the event, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram/Facebook @ themakersboulevard.

Oakley Friday Night Bites First Friday of each month

Friday Night Bites is back in Oakley! Friday Night Bites is a monthly celebration of community, music (with an option for live) & curbside cuisine. This monthly event will bring a strong community presence starting at 5pm, and going strong until 9pm & admission is FREE. The event will include 5-8 gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and a possible beer truck or beer garden in the future. Also, when Covid restrictions have eased, we will add other family-friendly activities like free face-painting for kids and jumbo size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga, and Cornhole.

Virtual Game Night for Kids 3rd Friday of each month

At Galaxy Kids virtual game night, your kids will enjoy some socially distanced fun playing their favorite games: Roblox, Minecraft, and Among Us. Students will join an instructor moderated Zoom meeting to gain access to Galaxy Kids private servers. Currently enrolled students can join for free (including your immediate household members), everyone else can join for a small fee of $10 (current students use Scratch account name as the coupon code to sign-up for free). https://galaxykids.as.me/game-time

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Falcons ready to start BVAL season by Michael Dixon Correspondent

If you can pitch, you will have a chance to beat anyone. That’s been a common theme throughout all levels of baseball since the sport was invented. And for the most part, that’s how the Freedom High baseball season has gone through the first 12 games. A 2-1 loss to Berkeley moved the Falcons to 7-5 overall. Pitching has been a big part of the preseason winning record. Freedom has a staff ERA of 3.02. “Our strength is definitely pitching and defense,” coach Ken Evanson said. “We have a lot of strengths. We’re an offensive team, too. We’re a good club. We’re going to contend in every game. Happy with where the guys are at physically and mentally.” Junior Shawn McBroom came into the season as the ace of the Freedom pitching staff. In 32.1 innings, he’s struck out 41 batters, has allowed 26 hits, only four walks and has an ERA of 1.08. Senior Shane Denny and junior Trevor Carmignani are second and third on the team in innings pitched, with 26 and 11, respectively. Both have sub4.00 ERA’s, with Carmignani at 3.18 and Denny at 3.77. Defensively, senior centerfielder Michon Cole has been the leader with 33 putouts. “He has good senior leadership,” Evanson said. “And he’s a ballhawk in CF. His defense has been stellar.” Cole has also been a centerpiece of the offense. He has 13 hits and 13 runs scored, leading the team in both categories. Nearly half of those hits have been for extra bases (three doubles and three triples). He also has nine steals.

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Freedom High School’s Evan Merz slides into home plate last season. The Falcons are off to a 7-4 start this season. Overall, power has been a strength for Freedom. Junior first baseman Trent Keys has three home runs. Seniors Evan Merz, Daenen Napoli and junior Geno Baffico each have one. McBroom and senior Erich Poynter have also all contributed to the offense. Both have 11 hits. Poynter leads the Falcons with 11 runs batted in. McBroom, meanwhile, leads his team in both batting average (.375) walks drawn (10) and stolen bases (14). One of the preseason goals for Freedom was to go 10-4 or better in the pre-league por-

tion of the schedule. That can’t happen. Even with wins against Pinole Valley on Wednesday, March 30 (the results of that game were not available at press time) and El Cerrito on Thursday, March 31, the Falcons will finish that part of the season at 9-5. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s that – excluding a 9-5 loss to Dougherty Valley in the season opener – every loss has been by one run. “We’re doing well,” Evanson said. “We’ve been in every game, which is all that we can ask for at this part of the going.” Another goal was to win the Bay Val-

ley Athletic League. Freedom will open the BVAL schedule on Thursday, April 7 with a 4 p.m. road game against Antioch. The Falcons and Panthers will meet at 4 p.m. the following day at Freedom. A general feeling among BVAL coaches this year is that the league race will be tight. There is no obvious favorite, nor is there an obvious doormat. Evanson shares that belief. “I would definitely agree,” he said. “I don’t think there’s going to be a frontrunner. There are 10 games in the league and I’d bet the winner is going to be 7-3.” One of the differences between 2022 and 2021 is the non-league schedule. Last season, due to COVID-19 limiting traveling throughout California, the BVAL played only league opponents. That created a lot of familiarities. Playing different opponents again has brought back old challenges for coaches, which Evanson is happy to see. “It’s definitely an adjustment,” Evanson said. “You don’t have the ability to go see the other team. If you’re going to scout, you’ve got to go 30-40 minutes, rely on MaxPreps or talk to other coaches. It’s different and it’s for the better.” Beyond winning the league, Freedom’s final goal was to be a Top 8 seed in the North Coast Section Playoffs and to go on a long run once there. If we look into a crystal ball and see that happening, what would have taken place between now and then to allow that to occur? “We need to be tougher with our bats,” Evanson said. “Put the ball in play more and strike out less. If that happens, that crystal ball is looking good.”

Heritage opens season 3-1-1 at Reed Tournament by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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The Heritage High softball team went undefeated last year. The team opened its season this week.

With one of the top-ranked teams in the state entering the season, Heritage High’s softball team would be good. It was just going to take a while for the Patriots to get on the diamond and show just how good they are. At the Reed Tournament in Sparks, Nevada, on March 2526, they finally got that chance. Friday’s tournament opener against Douglas High School from Minden, Nevada, was also the season opener for Heritage. Conversely, it was the 11th game of the season for the Tigers. That game ended 0-0. The Patriots played twice more on Friday with better results, defeating Atwater 8-0 and Reno’s Damonte Ranch 15-1. Heritage kept that momentum going through the first game on Saturday when the Patriots defeated tournament host, Reed High School, 7-2. That set

up a final game with Sutter. Heritage lost 4-2. That gave the Patriots a 3-1-1 record at the tournament, good enough for second place. “I was just hoping that the girls would grow so we’re peaking at the end of the year,” Heritage coach Ron Rivers said. “Nobody wants to peak early. It gave some of the non-starters a chance to go play. They did really well. I can take a tie and a loss early in the year to prepare for the end of the year.” The Patriots got to show their depth in pitching. Heritage’s No. 1 starter, senior Kasey Aguinaga, appeared in three games. Over 11 innings, she struck out 15 batters, surrendered only four walks, four hits and one earned run for a 0.64 ERA. The No. 2 pitcher, Alyssa Soares, got into four games. She struck out 11 hitters in 11 innings, allowed 13 hits but only two walks and three earned runs see Softball page 10

Softball from page 9 for an ERA of 1.91. Soares did take the loss in the game to Sutter but only one of the runs surrendered was earned. The Patriots committed a pair of crucial errors late. “Alyssa pitched really well -- well enough to win the game,” Rivers said. “We were winning 1-0 the entire game. They scored on an error, we had two errors back-to-back and gave them four runs. And we left bases loaded … in one inning and three times had runners on second and third with two outs.” Offensively, Heritage had several standouts. Senior Tiana Bell slugged a pair of home runs, hit .692 and stole a base. Junior Skylar Stroh also hit a pair of home runs, while junior Mikayla Garrison and Trinity Johnson each hit one. Bell also led the Patriots with nine hits. Sophomore Mikaela Mortimer and junior Jessica Im each had five. Over the five games, Heritage also got to empty its bench. That gave Rivers reason for optimism going forward. “What I took out of the weekend is that we’re going to be much better play-

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ing the twos now -- our depth is going to be pretty good,” Rivers said. “I’m pretty excited to see what’s going to come here.” What’s coming soon is a busy stretch of games. Heritage was in action on Wednesday against Arroyo. The results of that game were not available at press time. The Patriots will also play on Friday, April 1, against American Canyon at the Worth Shaw Complex in Antioch at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, April 5, Heritage will open its Bay Valley Athletic League season with a 4 p.m. game at Pittsburg. Then, from April 7-9, the Patriots will have another tournament, the Livermore Stampede. If there was any drawback for the Patriots, it’s that their ranking fell. Before the season, they were ranked as Northern California’s second-best team. Now, Heritage is No. 5. But Rivers doesn’t necessarily see that as a bad thing. “I have no complaints at all,” he said. “We’re very excited about what’s going on. Going from two to five -- even though we had something to prove -- I think that lit the fire again.”

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A Poetic Experience set for Antioch April 9 grant. My objective is now to let this show go and let it run and then start working on raising the funds myself as soon as the event is over.” Cordon said the funding from the grant and the goal of the event is predicated on the necessity of highlighting voices of people of color and those in marginalized communities. Cordon offered this advice to upand-coming poets and artists in the area or those just starting. “To try to write as honestly as possible while being as creative as possible.” He also mentioned having a learning mindset, and always to create a plan for how one wants to complete and market their art. “Realistically, this is my first time doing something of this caliber,” said Cordon of his expectations for an audience. “Currently, we have a little bit over 100 tickets that have gone out. I’m hoping we can get to 150 or 200.” Tickets are available at the El Campanil website at: www.elcampaniltheatre.com.

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While a novelist uses their creativity to romanticize new and different worlds, poets often use their creativity to romanticize the world around them. If not to romanticize it, then to elaborate on their unique perspective. At its core, poetry is the art of linguistic expression. Jose Cordon, a poetic artist hoping to highlight the local art, is holding “A Poetic Experience” on Saturday, April 9 at El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. There will be about 45 minutes of open mic, a poetry panel conversation, an exhibition dance battle, and a poetry showcase with invited poetic artists. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., and tickets are free. “This is the very first time that it’s going to be hosted,” Cordon explained as he discussed possible future events. “I do believe that I’m going to attempt to make it happen next year. It was made possible this year through a

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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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 3, 2022, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for the Orchard Grove project, which includes one parcel totaling 16.82 acres located east of Adams Lane, directly north of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Gracie Lane (APN 016-040-005). The project includes the following requested entitlements:

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. 061617 87815 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 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 Expires 03/22/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001216 The name of the business(es): CapComm Partners Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, Ste. C-1 #256 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Capital Communications Partners Inc.This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Peter DeNardo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/25/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001136 The name of the business(es): GANABA Located at: 5100 Vista Grande In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wilhemina A. Nkwocha. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/31/2022. Signature of registrant: Wilhemina Arthur Nkwocha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/30/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022. Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022

and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): APRIL F. MCKAY, NOT STATED Recorded: 8/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0254021-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/12/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $966,115.90 The purported property address is: 4103 MOUNT ISABEL ROAD, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-650-009 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-866377-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-866377-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the

sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-866377-AB IDSPub #0177031 3/18/2022 3/25/2022 4/1/2022. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87678 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001673 The name of the business(es): M. Mayfield Signing Services Located at: 10 Ambrosia Way In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melissa Dale Mayfield. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/21/2022. Signature of registrant: Melissa D. Mayfield, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/21/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022

restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87838 Publish Dates: April 1, 2022. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: Priscilla Zapien The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 4/15/22 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 4/1/22 & 4/8/22 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 4/15/22 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87817 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001236 The name of the business(es): Nationwide Land Hub Located at: 136 Sheridan Ln In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): A Fruitful Biz, Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Lori Balogh, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/28/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001368 The name of the business(es): Chu Chu Comics Located at: 43 Arbor Spg. Lane In: Pacheco CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eric Yuen Chu. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Eric Chu, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/04/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/03/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001067 The name of the business(es): Luster Up Promotional Products Located at: 2424 Imperial Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Grow Profits Marketing LLC This business is conducted by: a 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: Deborah Bondoc, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/22/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001008 The name of the business(es): Red Cactus Barn Located at: 3681 Holmes Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Amelita T. Toleyos, 2. Joyselito A. Toleyos. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amelita T. Toleyos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/17/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/16/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000914 The name of the business(es): Skin Botanica Located at: 3600 Mosswood Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Botanica Services, 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: Brianna Clabourne, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 02/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 02/13/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001427 The name of the business: Gas n Save Located at: 1541 E. Cypress Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thind Brothers of Oakley, Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Tarlok Singh Thind, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/08/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/07/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022

• 6? A vesting tentative subdivision map (VTSM 9435) to create 51 single-family residential lots, one bio-retention basin, and other related improvements, including a density bonus resulting in an overall project density of 3.03 units per acre. The project will likewise seek a modification of the density transition policy and development above the mid-range; and • 6? A design review (DR 20-003) for the homes to be constructed on the 51 lots (including 45 single-family detached homes and six affordable duets). A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in order to assess potential environmental impacts. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and accompanying initial study is available for public review and comment for 30 days, beginning on April 1, 2022, and ending on May 2, 2022 and can be found online at: https://www. brentwoodca.gov/government/community-development/planning/ceqa-documents The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council, which will take final action on this project. Applicant: David Best, Shea Homes Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner, Crystal De Castro [(925) 5165127 or cdecastro@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the Planning Commission meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 5pm the day of the meeting will be: • distributed to the Planning Commission via email, • posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001144 The name of the business(es): Peak Performance Systems Located at: 4905 Chism Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Austin Horgan. 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: Austin Horgan, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/23/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87746 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001496 The name of the business: E3 Realty Located at: 2157 Country Hills Drive, Suite 206 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): E3 Realty Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ryan Evanson, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/9/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87755 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001497 The name of the business(es): 1. E3 Realty & Loans 2. E3 Loans 3. E3 Home Loans 4. E3 Financial Services Located at: 2157 Country Hills Drive, Suite 206 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CRMS Realty And Loans, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/9/2018. Signature of registrant: Ryan Evanson, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/9/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87756 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001503 The name of the business: G.Q. Motors LLC Located at: 2307 Mandarin Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): G.Q. Motors 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: Adan Granados, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 11, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/10/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87784 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Marie A. Baumgartl, deceased CASE NUMBER P22-00364 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Marie A. Baumgartl, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: William H. Baumgartl in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: William H Baumgartl 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: 8/16/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Victoria Li, Esq., 2845 Moorpark Ave., Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87829 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2022.\cs2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on April 14, 2022 at approx. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) 526-4580: Catherine a Daviess, Christopher Perez, Jonaira Castro, Daniel Carrasco, Kevin Mcconnell, Darryl Crane, Siuulua Boger, Liliana Ramirez, Lori Hoffman, Devin Urbach, Kourtney Dimaggio, Dulce Suarez. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87826 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-866377-AB Order No.: 191055921 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-874101-JB Order No.: FIN19001332 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Bryan Briggs, a single man and Ola A. Blanton, a single woman, as joint tenants Recorded: 8/29/2016 as Instrument No. 20160173588-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/26/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $344,505.34 The purported property address is: 1123 W 18TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 074321-017-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-874101-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property

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after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-874101-JB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-874101-JB IDSPub #0177493 4/1/2022 4/8/2022 4/15/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87816 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2022.

tered by the following owner(s): DETAILED PEST CONTROL, 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 5/13/2013. Signature of registrant: DARREN SANT, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 28, 2022. by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87700 Publish dates: March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001136 The name of the business: Hands 4 Hire Virtual Assistant Located at: 909 Legacy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mary Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Mary Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/23/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87714 Publish dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001229 The name of the business(es): DETAILED PEST CONTOL, LLC Located at: 1140 SARANAP AVE In: WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595, is hereby regis-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001576 The name of the business(es): Lalita Customs Located at: 1351 Barbara Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rigoberto Melara. 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: Rigoberto Melara, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 16, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires NAME STATEMENT 3/15/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0001268 The name of the 87787 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, business(es): Golden Eagle Transport 15, 2022. Located at: 251 Cloverbrook Circle In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): HARPAL SINGH NAME STATEMENT MAHAL. This business is conducted by: File No. F-2022-0001584 The name of An Individual. The registrant commenced the business(es): Diamond Wasp Colto transact business under the fictitious lectables Located at: 800 Coventry Cir business name or names listed above on In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby reg05/23/18. Signature of registrant: HARPAL istered by the following owner(s): Eric SINGH MAHAL. This statement was filed Ayala. This business is conducted by: An with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Individual. The registrant commenced County on: March 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk to transact business under the fictitious Expires 2/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. business name or names listed above on 02-1273 87759 Publish dates: March 25, N/A. Signature of registrant: Eric Ayala, April 1, 8, 15, 2022. Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: March 17, 2022 by Deputy Clerk ExNAME STATEMENT pires 3/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-2022-0001295 The name of 02-1273 87836 Publish dates: April 1, 8, the business(es): D’s Kustoms Auto 15, 22, 2022. Repair Located at: 2250 Freed Way #NC In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tered by the following owner(s): Emelyn NAME STATEMENT Gildo. This business is conducted by: An File No. F-2022-0001585 The name of Individual. The registrant commenced to the business(es): COUNTRYMOMWHATtransact business under the fictitious busi- NOTS Located at: 800 Coventry Cir In: ness name or names listed above on March Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis14, 2019. Signature of registrant: Emelyn tered by the following owner(s): Carolyn Gildo. This statement was filed with the Karon Williams. This business is conducted County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: by: An Individual. The registrant comMarch 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires menced to transact business under the 2/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 fictitious business name or names listed 87767 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, above on N/A. Signature of registrant: 15, 2022. Carolyn K Williams, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2022 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/16/2027 BrentFile No. F-2022-0001445 The name of the wood Press No. 02-1273 87831 Publish business(es): Creekside Pool Service dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. Located at: 116 Leland Ln In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tered by the following owner(s): David NAME STATEMENT Lopez. This business is conducted by: An File No. F-2022-001401 The name of the Individual. The registrant commenced to business(es): EMERALD POINT MARINA transact business under the fictitious busi- Located at: 4234 WINDSWEEP RD In: BETHness name or names listed above on N/A. EL ISLAND, CA. 94511, is hereby registered Signature of registrant: David Lopez. This by the following owner(s): ROCK CREEK statement was filed with the County Clerk AQUACULTURE INC. This business is conof Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2022 ducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorby Deputy Clerk Expires 3/8/2027 Brent- poration: CA. The registrant commenced to wood Press No. 02-1273 87834 Publish transact business under the fictitious busidates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. ness name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: WILLIAM HUEI FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LIANG CHANG, PRESIDENT. This statement NAME STATEMENT was filed with the County Clerk of Contra File No. F-2022-0001518 The name of Costa County on: March 8, 2022 by Deputy the business(es): Julians Tree Service Clerk Expires 3/7/2027 Brentwood Press Located at: 120 William Wy In: Pittsburg, No. 02-1273 87766 Publish dates: March CA 94565, is hereby registered by the fol- 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022. lowing owner(s): Julian Felix Medina. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or names File No. F-2022-001437 The name of the listed above on 5/13/2019. Signature of reg- business(es): Canciamilla Ranch Loistrant: Julian Felix Medina. This statement cated at: 401 Eureka Ave. In: Brentwood, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra CA 94513, is hereby registered by the Costa County on: March 11, 2022 by Deputy following owner(s): Canciamilla Ranch Clerk Expires 3/10/2027 Brentwood Press LLC. 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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.

under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Wilfredo Arillo, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/21/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87750 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April, 1, 8, 2022.

LIEN SALE 14 NISS Lic# 7GDX904 Vin# 1N4AA5AP2EC484338 to be sold on 04/12/22@ 10 AM@ 1052 13th St, Richmond, CA 4/1/22 CNS-3569935# BRENTWOOD PRESS No. 02-1273 87824 Publish Dates: April 1, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Traci Ann Parent SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Traci Ann Parent CASE NUMBER: N22-0375 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Traci Ann Parent filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Traci Ann Parent to Proposed Name: Traci Ann Gibbons. 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: 05/02/2022 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: 2/23/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87710 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022.

and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SANTRA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MICHAEL GILSON, 2409 CALLE LINARES, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. DATE (Fecha): 9/1/2021 Clerk, by (Secretario): Elizabeth Spann, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87713 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday April 13th 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Blanca Gauthier Mitch Wright Nyccol Dupree Scott Bowman (2) Arthur Daye Rhiannon white All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: April 1st & April 8th 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87827 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 2022. 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: N22-0542 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

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name E3 Realty at 3125 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94519. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 7/10/2018 under File No. F-2018-0004235 (*1) CRMS Realty And Loans, Inc. 3125 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94519 (**) This business was conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. Signature: Ryan Evanson, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87745 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 21CV03517 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Jensen McKean, Hugo Gutierrez, Albert Ineira-Angel, and DOES 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Michael Gilson NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001060 The name of the business(es): 1. Bubbles Tea And Desserts 2. Bubbles Tea & Desserts 3. The Bubbles Tea And Dessert Located at: 846 Darigold Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WMA Enterprise LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001309 The name of the business(es): Shark Tank Fitness & Athletics Located at: 4581 Teakwood Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexis Zaffino. 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: Alexis Zaffino. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/01/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87722 Publish dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001536 The name of the business(es): Eric’s Chimney Sweep & Service Located at: 4202 Sequoia Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ERIC WATKINS. 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 WATKINS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/13/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87768 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Valeria Fonseca Audrey Okane Sheldon Sherman Carl Payton Amber Garcia-Foley Lacy-William Ball Herman George Nina Karleskind Paul Hollison Michael Balsz Denis Daigh All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor-Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: April 1, 2022 and April 8, 2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87825 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. #1004 and #2025 Robert Gomez, #3038, #3039, #3047, #114, and #3027 Michael Brown, #65 Richard Rangel, #375, #911, and #927 Melinda Lowry, #429 Michael & Chandra Williams, #723 Zachary Beiswanger, #903 Jay Hines, and #942 Andrew Simpson. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on April 7th, 2022 at 10:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87778 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 2022.

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Brentwood recognizes women for their service by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The City of Brentwood recognized local women this month for their service to the community. Most recently, Yolanda Pena-Mendrek was highlighted for her work as an educator, administrator and volunteer. The city also recognized its female employees during Women’s History Month, with social media posts focused on the women of the Finance and Information Systems team, the Development Services team, and Associate Engineer Meghan Oliveira. PenaMendrek was the only woman recognized who did not work for the city. “The Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which is an internal committee, selected Yolanda,” said Sukari Beshears, Human Resources Director for the City of Brentwood. “We collectively come together and think of ways to bring the recognition home to the community and local employees. We were

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doing more of a national level of recognition, and we are trying to be more about Brentwood. Yolanda’s name was suggested, and we thought she was a great fit.” Pena-Mendrek has been living, working and volunteering in Brentwood for 22 years. She said even though personal fame doesn’t motivate her, it felt good to be recognized. “I felt really, really humbled,” PenaMendrek, 71, said of Brentwood’s recognition, “because what I do, I do it because I want to contribute, not to get recognition. But it felt really good to be recognized. I get satisfaction from helping people out and I get satisfaction from being healthy enough to help others.” Pena-Mendrek began teaching as a teen. She taught religious education classes while she raised her family and chose education as a career when she was ready for a change. She began teaching in the classroom in 1994, then served the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) as an administrator from 2000 to 2006. She left the Liberty

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Hansen said he wants to see compassionate care, but would like to see a more multifaceted approach – one that involves clinicians, doctors, judges, public defenders, and county health officials – to help unhoused individuals who are unable to help themselves because of substance abuse or mental health issues. Hansen said there is no current model that works. According to the last Contra Costa Annual Point in Time report from January, 2020, there were 80 unsheltered adults in Brentwood. Of those, Brentwood police have the most contact with 37, and 35 of them have alcohol and illegal drug problems, according to Peart. “Three or four years ago, I came to Brentwood, asking for a resolution declaring a shelter crisis,” Contra Costa Supervisor Diane Burgis said. “There was nothing that came with that except helping us get the funding, so we could build a shelter, because we didn’t have the money to build the shelter in East County. I couldn’t get the Brentwood City Council to approve that.” Hansen disagrees with that push, saying that it would’ve been only “one-time money” without the permanent budget to continue services for substance abuse and mental health. Before money is put into building shelters, Hansen said he would like to see programs that deal with the root causes of why people lose their homes and end up on the streets.

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Sand Creek Road runs from just east of Garin Parkway to its terminus just west of its interchange with Highway 4. Motorists traveling westbound on Sand Creek Road at Highway 4 will notice the street abruptly hits a dead end, with a section visible from the Sand Creek Road off-ramp from eastbound Highway 4 where a future right-turn lane will exist, along with where the future extended roadway will start. For years, much of the proposed right-of-way for the future Sand Creek Road has been sitting on swaths of undeveloped land and open fields along the southern boundaries of Antioch. That changed recently when housing development projects, such as the Creekside Vineyards at Sand Creek Project, called for the addition of 220 planned new homes to the area, necessitating a need for road improvements. “The City (of Brentwood) is currently working on designing the Brentwood phase, consisting of two lanes, one eastbound and one westbound,” said Dhaliwal. “If the Bri-

district to work for Antioch Unified School district, but continued to give her time to Brentwood when she was elected to the LUHSD Board of Trustees in 2006. She still serves as a trustee today, noting she feels her perspective as a teacher gives her valuable insight on board decisions. “I believed the board needed an educator in there so decisions made would not negatively impact the teachers and kids in the classroom,” she said of her reasons for first running for office. Pena-Mendrek also did volunteer work with the Red Cross on a disaster relief team to help families and individuals. Her work with the Red Cross has brought her joy, fulfillment, and her husband, whom she met while volunteering in a medical center in 1973. She began her volunteer work with the Red Cross in 1968 when she lived in Nicaragua and said helping people through the Red Cross brings her satisfaction. “I have been part of fires, part of the floods over in Richmond, we have to help the

“I’m telling you that 90 percent of my homeless population is addicted to methamphetamines right now,” said Hansen. “I can tell you that [CORE] is awesome at providing services for people that want the service.” Lisa Thomas, who is a CORE Outreach Coordinator said, CORE. works closely with Brentwood police to create rapport with the homeless population and try to convince them to go into shelter or detoxification, and to provide mental health services for them. Thomas said CORE tries “to get them to trust us a lot more, to get them to agree to go to detox. Sometimes they go to detox. Sometimes they leave, but we continue to offer our services, because sooner or later, there’s going to be a ‘yes.’” After officials had mentioned several times throughout the meeting that more representation was necessary – from city council, to the county, to the statehouse – Brentwood resident Carolina Villaseca had a question regarding whom to contact at each level to get the process started. “Who do we go to in Sacramento to get the programs funded that we need?” Villaseca asked. “It seems like we have to do a lot of talking with a lot of different politicians, which is fine…We need to have a plan to make sure that when we go we can be succinct and effective, and say this is what we need, this is the funding it’s going to take. How do we get that?” Burgis recommended starting with Brentwood City

dle Gate development project is approved, they will be responsible for completing the remaining two lanes.” Bridle Gate is a proposed project of 286 single-family homes that includes two public parks on a 135.31-acre site, according to the city’s website. Ultimately, the Sand Creek Road project is part of a much larger project to extend it from Brentwood to Deer Valley Road in Antioch, adjacent to the Kaiser Permanente Campus. There have long been plans to connect the two sections, but the completion of this connection was contingent on development in the area. Considerable growth and development in the cities of Antioch and Brentwood have led to increasing traffic and gridlock on other roadways, necessitating relief, officials said. “It’s been part of our general plan for a long time, but it has always been tied to development,” said Antioch Public Works Director and City Engineer John Samuelson. “So it was just a matter of development to start building.”

people and put them in different places,” she said. “We find shelter and we find places for them to go.” During the Morgan Territory Fire in 2018, Pena-Mendrek and her team helped people fleeing the fire find shelter and food at the Brentwood Community Center. Though she had retired from her work as an administrator, Pena-Mendrek said she was happy to answer a call for help last year when many local school districts were short administrators. She is working three days a week as a substitute school administrator at Highlands Elementary School in the Pittsburg Unified School District. As she reflects on her time in Brentwood and her work, Pena-Mendrek said she is grateful to the local community. “I would like to thank the community for all the work they have done for our students,” she said. “I want to thank them for recognizing the work I do and for electing me to the school board four times.”

Council and to have a plan that shows what is being done with the money before contacting state and federal officials to make a case for the funding. Another Brentwood resident expressed frustration that there is no plan or common vision that residents can get behind to advance it past mere conversations among officials. “It’s a multi-pronged, wildly complicated problem,” Rod [last name withheld] said. “Until we have public officials that can work together, can come to a common vision, can come up with something that the public can understand and get behind, you’re going to keep having that problem.” Hansen assured all attendees that all city and county officials have formed a working relationship with each other and the unhoused population. “People want to know how things get solved,” Burgis said. “... people don’t realize, you know, the police can’t say ‘You need to go into a mental hospital.’ They can’t say ‘Go into rehab.’ They can’t just say ‘Move along.’ They have constraints. The county can’t do certain things either. I like that this is kinda messy and isn’t necessarily giving people the solution. It’s because we are human beings trying to solve this problem.” For more information, or to view the entire virtual town hall, visit https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/citymanager/unsheltered-resources. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

According to Samuelson, the extension will be completed in phases, with a phase of the project consisting of the section from Highway 4 to Heidorn Ranch Road in Brentwood and the next phase from Heidorn Ranch Road to Hillcrest Avenue. The section from Heidorn Ranch Road to Hillcrest Avenue is already under construction, with underground utility work nearing completion and the road being prepared for paving, with an estimated completion time of a few months. The third phase is from Hillcrest Avenue to Dozier-Libbey Medical High School in Antioch. This section could be completed this year, due to the roadway already being paved and awaiting a local developer to finalize details for the roadway. The final phase to Deer Valley Road is in the process of having necessary right-of-way obtained by the development company, after which the design process will begin. All in all, the entire project from Highway 4 to Deer Valley Road is estimated to cost $34.9 million. “With the Heidorn Ranch Road to

Hillcrest Avenue phase, it’s finally triggered the conditions to build that section so they could build more homes,” said Samuelson. “That’s the driving force for these improvements.” The long-awaited completion of Sand Creek Road will alleviate traffic concerns on surrounding streets such as Lone Tree Way, Balfour Road and Deer Valley Road, providing another crucial link between Brentwood and Antioch, officials said. “The completion of the Sand Creek extension will enable the City of Brentwood to prepare essential infrastructure necessary to attract corporations and businesses that desire to locate to Brentwood,” said Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant. “It sets the stage for completion of the Innovation Center and the arrival of high-quality, high-paying jobs that will vastly improve our residents’ quality of life by mostly eliminating a terrible commute for many.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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