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Byron teachers authorize strike Educators want 5% raise; district offers 4%

Byron teachers picketed briefly outside Excelsior Middle School on Wednesday, April 13 after authorizing a strike if a contract settlement is not reached with the school district.

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

BYRON The Byron Teachers Association (BTA) voted Monday to authorize a strike if a contract settlement is not reached with the Byron Union School District. “We do not have a date (for a strike),” said BTA President Kerry Hollister. “We only took a vote to authorize a strike. We hope it doesn’t come to that.” The vote was 98.5% in favor of the strike authorization, with one teacher voting against. Negotiations between the district and teachers have been ongoing, with BTA requesting a 5.07% salary increase and 3% off salary (one-time) compensation on Feb. 2 of this year.

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On Feb. 11, BTA rejected the district’s “best and final offer” of a onetime 4% salary increase, in hopes of still obtaining its goal of a higher percentage raise, calling it a costof-living adjustment (COLA). This brought negotiations to an impasse and an outside mediator was brought in.

“We are asking for COLA, and our district is not wanting to put anything on the salary schedule,” said Hollister. “They are looking at the long term and are worried about not being able to afford it long term. Our stance – and what we need to turn into the county – is a three-year outlook, and we

look good for that.” Byron teachers maintain they have not been given an adequate raise in some time, though they did receive a 1.5% salary increase for the 2019-20 school year, and a 2% increase for the 2020-21 school year, desee Strike page 18

Wilson joins state Assembly; replaces Frazier, who retired by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD After the special election held on April 5, former Suisun City Mayor Lori Wilson has been sworn in as District 11’s new Assemblymember. The position was left vacant after former Assemblymember Jim Frazier resigned in late December 2021. Wilson’s was the only name to appear on the ballot. However Republican Erik Elness of Brentwood declared his intent to run as a certified write-in candidate a week before the special election. By the time polls closed on Election Day, Wilson had 97% of the votes. Results were not expected to be officially certified until April 14, but state

law allows for a pre-certification oath of office. “Thank you to the voters of Assembly District 11 for your confidence and trust. I am deeply humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to serve our communities in the state Assembly,” Wilson said. “From constituents who need help with state services, to challenges like rising homelessness, climate change, and keeping our neighborhoods and communities safe, I promise to work every day to deliver results for our communities, and to be a relentless advocate for every person who lives in our district.” Wilson’s 2018 win in Suisun City’s mayoral race made her the first Black woman to serve as see Assemblymember page 18

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Teachers, employees of the year named by Jake Menez Staff Writer

Byron Union School District and Knightsen Elementary School District have announced their recipients of Teacher of the Year for 2022, while Brentwood Union School District has announced Teacher of the Year in addition to other Employees of the Year. Byron Louise Colbert from Excelsior Middle School, Anna Rainey from Timber Point Elementary and Stacey Laucirica from Discovery Bay Elementary School were named Teachers of the Year. Colbert has been with the district for 31 years, according to a biography provided by the district, and teaches technology-centric classes, as well as yearbook, at Excelsior Middle School. Her colleagues “appreciate her for her kindness, knowledge of technology and willingness to always offer a helping hand.” Rainey, a kindergarten teacher, has been with the school district for 16 years and puts “countless hours” into preparing educational experiences for her students, according to the district. She said her favorite thing about being an educator is “being able to help students learn and love school.” Laucirica has helped to educate local students for the past see Teachers page 18

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Opportunity Junction will host its 16th annual fundraising gala on April 23, at 5 p.m., in a virtual setting. The Imagine Gala raises money for the nonprofit organization, which has a mission “to help motivated Contra Costa job seekers gain the skills and confidence to launch careers that lead to financial security.” Attendees are encouraged to grab their favorite cocktail for an evening of trivia games for prizes, stories told from Opportunity Junction alumni, program updates, information on Opportunity Junction’s no-cost job training programs, and even a song performed by Opportunity Junction President and CEO Alissa Friedman. “We try to pack as much live-action fun into the event as possible,” said Friedman. “But for me, the best part is always the alum success story and knowing that the funds we raise support career success and family economic security.”

Through case management, counseling, support services, professional skills development, and ongoing alumni support, Opportunity Junction helps more than 500 individuals each year as they overcome personal and systemic barriers to employment. Money raised from this annual fundraiser and auction enables job seekers to launch careers that lead to long-term financial security. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) alumna Linh Luangrath plans to discuss her experience. “I learned so much,” Luangrath said. “The program made me want to get into health care even more. I don’t just want a paycheck. Being a CNA is a challenging job, but I absolutely love caring for people.” Leading up to the 2022 Imagine Gala event, Opportunity Junction will additionally host a virtual silent auction from April 15-23, at 8 p.m. Items in the auction include everything from a San Francisco 49ers cruise to local restaurant gift certificates, golf packages, exclusive wine tastings, and more. For more information and how to make a donation, visit www.opportunityjunction.org/support-us/gala.

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Harvest Grove Virtual Academy grows in Brentwood by Dawnmarie Fehr

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BRENTWOOD Harvest Grove Virtual Academy is Brentwood Union School District’s newest school, grown out of its independent study program over the past two years. The school is entirely virtual, with optional in-person and virtual social activities available, and offers a curriculum for Transitional Kindergarden-8th grade. Prior to the pandemic, BUSD’s independent study program had an average of 60 students. Harvest Grove now has more than 250 students, and officials expect the numbers to increase. Paul Slay, HGVA’s Program and Curriculum Support Teacher, said like anything else, there are pros and cons to this type of schooling. “Most students feel there is no downside,” said Slay. “They like the flexibility of when and how they complete their curriculum each day. They like being able to take breaks when they want, and in a lot of the cases, not leaving the house. A small group of students have said they miss being with their friends, mostly middle school grades. The younger students miss recess and playtime.” He said families with students who do miss the social aspects of traditional school have found creative ways to meet those needs through trips to the library, museums, and zoos, by joining sports leagues or homeschooling groups; or meeting up with friends and other HGVA students. The freedom of the independent study schedule allows them to schedule these types of outings at their own convenience rather than in the few evening hours left after school lets out. He added that for teachers, there is no downside. “Most of the students are referred to Harvest Grove Virtual Academy from their classroom teachers or school

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administrators,” said Slay. “Students transfer to our school for an assortment of personal reasons, and they all come with different academic or social/emotional needs. Many are having difficulty with the in-person classroom setting. Teachers have always had these students in their classes, but the option for an independent study program like Harvest Grove has never been available within the district. Harvest Grove teachers can tailor the curriculum for each student, something that is very difficult to do in the in-person classroom.” Allison Trestor’s 10-year-old daughter is a fifth grader at HGVA. Trestor said she appreciated the option to keep her daughter home one more year, without the intense planning of creating her own homeschool curriculum. “I lost my mom to COVID, so I’ve been overly fearful ever since, and I had homeschooled her last year,” said Trestor. “I was so grateful for this option. She was registered for Krey and I was so nervous and then this came along and it’s been great. The more choices we can give students to keep them engaged in school, the better for everybody.”

Like the other schools in the district, there is no tuition for HGVA, and a Chromebook is provided at no additional cost. All the online curriculum used at Harvest Grove is aligned with California Common Core, with the same content students are learning in the in-person classrooms. Student progress is closely monitored, and parents play an important role in that process. “Parents and guardians are the daily ‘Learning Guide’ at home and have more of a collaborative relationship with the teacher,” Slay explained. “Both the parent/ guardian and teacher work together to monitor the student’s progress every day. Students are required to check in with their teacher every school day, matching the same BUSD school calendar. If the student does not check in, they are marked absent just like not attending school.” Harvest Grove teachers monitor their students’ progress and work every school day, correcting assignments and providing feedback. They offer office hours each day for students to login and get help if necessary. The online dashboard provides overall progress and grades, and parents can view their student’s attendance, grades, progress, and time spent logged into the curriculum. If a teacher sees their student is falling behind or having difficulty with a particular subject or content area, they require the student to join a live Zoom chat for help to get them back on track. Students often discuss the importance of staying on track, because catching up on overdue work can be difficult, they said. One teacher said Harvest Grove is a true “Independent Study” program, and families who aren’t able to provide the time to support their students – especially younger students – should consider a more traditional format. For more information, or to enroll, call 925-513-6300, ext. 2215, or visit https://busd-aeisa-brentwood-ca.schoolloop.com/.

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Meet The Manager by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Feature: Ricardo Noguera

Agency: Economic Development Manager Brentwood welcomed a new manager of economic development in January: Long Island, N.Y. transplant Ricardo Noguera. Noguera comes to the city with more than three decades’ experience in building up and marketing communities. He said he believes if a person achieves their educational goals, they will be happier. “I have always felt that by assisting folks, by creating an environment where people can pursue their careers, that is helping them,” he said. “My draw to economic development is along the lines of helping folks pursue what they are passionate about. In attracting jobs and industries to cities, so that cities can provide necessary services – like police, fire, utilities, so you can have a well-balanced community – that’s what drew me to this field.” Noguera has made a career of discerning the challenges a city faces, then finding ways to lift the city above those challenges and provide better access to jobs and education. He is excited about developing Brentwood’s Innovation Center on approximately 300 acres of land straddling the Highway 4 Bypass. He said he is excited by the challenge of creating an employment base among companies in the technology, life science and biotech fields offering corporate positions. “When we look at land available for development in the San Francisco Bay Area, outside of the Concord Naval Base, the Innovation Center is one of the largest, last remaining pieces of undeveloped land available for development,” Noguera said. “That’s how we are marketing it, not only in the county, but across the Bay Area and the country … I’m hoping to create an environment where the residents here don’t have to commute every day and leave the area.”

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Though he grew up in Long Island – graduating from Brentwood High School on the Bay Shore – Noguera attended UC Berkeley, graduating with a master’s degree in 1988 and settled in the Bay Area until 2002. He’s worked across Northern California and the country, including Florida, the Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles. Noguera is married and lives in Walnut Creek with his wife. The couple raised two children and enjoy spending their time outdoors. Noguera said he enjoys white water rafting and visiting Yellowstone National Park to watch the wolves there. As he settles into his new position, he plans to focus on getting Brentwood the employment opportunities he feels the residents deserve. “I like working with communities that are trying to reach the next level,” he said of his reasons for choosing Brentwood. “The downtown doesn’t need a lot of tinkering with, but I saw it as an opportunity. I like a challenge, and I like to come into communities where they are trying to make things work and help them lift things up. That was my main draw for Brentwood, to help facilitate the development of the Innovation Center. My goal over the next three to five years is to create an employment center and attract the white-collar office market. We have a little industry, but my goal is to attract good-paying jobs for the people who live here.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Liberty band, choir perform at Disneyland by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Liberty High School (LHS) band and choir students, under the direction of Lindsay Kellogg and Laura Carreon, performed at Disneyland in Anaheim during the school’s recent spring break. This is the first time the choir has sung there in four years, and the LHS band last made the trip in 2017. Typically, Laura Carreon, LHS’ Director of Choirs, tries to plan for this trip to happen every other year. The first combined band and choir trip was slated to happen in 2020. However, everything shut down three days before the group was scheduled to leave, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Carreon has been organizing this trip for the last decade. Music programs are required to submit an audition video to Disney for performance consideration, and all music performance selections need to be approved by Disney ahead of time. In the 3 days that the band and choir spent at the parks, they each gave one performance and participated in one workshop. “During the workshop, students receive valuable instruction from professional clinicians while getting the opportunity to sing or play Disney music set to animation,” Carreon stated in an email. “They get to experience what recording musicians and vocalists experience in a

The Liberty High School band recently performed at Disneyland.

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soundtrack recording session.” The band and color guard marched down Main Street U.S.A., performing Patriotic Parade Sequence, arranged by Paul Lavender and Will Rapp. The medley includes America, the Beautiful, My Country ‘Tis of Thee, and Battle Hymn of the Republic. The 30-minute choral performance featured a selection of traditional and contemporary pieces, including Almost There from The Prin-

cess and the Frog and Friend Like Me from Aladdin, both big Disney hit movies. Band and choir students fundraise throughout the year to offset the trip’s cost. A total of 151 students were able to participate – 107 marching with the band, 54 singing with the choir, and 10 students who performed with both groups. Band parent Heidi Holm summed up the trip in one sentence: “It has been a joy!”

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The San Joaquin Yacht Club’s opening day on the Delta is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, at noon. The theme this year is “ Mardi Gras.” People will be decorating the starboard side of their boat and cruising clockwise around Bethel Island. All are welcome to attend. Boats will congregate in front of the club’s docks at 550 Riverview Place at about noon, when Pastor Will Byrns will be blessing the boats for a safe boating season. The parade should leave docks at noon and cruise clockwise around the island, heading down under the bridge, then on down Taylor Slough all the way

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Events Friday, April 15 Oakley Entrepreneurial Workshop

In this course, scheduled for Friday, April 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m., business owners will learn the basics of The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The organization oversees California’s sales and use, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and other taxes, and collects fees. Compliance need not be difficult for the small businessperson. This workshop will cover the California Resale Certificate, taxable and nontaxable sales, reporting requirements, internet sales and special circumstances. This workshop is presented online using Zoom. Very limited seating for in-person learning will be available. Log-in information will be provided with registration confirmation. For any questions, please contact Harumi Murata of the Oakley Economic Development Department at 925-625-7006.

Saturday, April 16 Miles for Mayo 5K

The Miles For Mayo 5K is a timed, familyfriendly, community 3.1-mile run/walk to commemorate the life of Matías “Mayo” Rogers and help 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.

Pop-up book sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library will hold a pop-up sale Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. The sale will feature children’s and young adult books, and books on Easter, romance, adult fiction, gardening, travel, and painting.

Sunday, April 24 Free Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Show

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

Saturday April 30 Discovery Bay Yacht Club Spring Boutique

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

Shred it Day

The St. Anne Council Knights of Columbus are sponsoring its annual Shred It Day on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. till noon in the chapel parking lot at 2800 Camino Diablo in Byron. Attendees are encouraged to give donations to offset costs.

Saturday, May 7 Oakley Flea Market

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

Ongoing Events Summer Water Polo

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

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus is seeking members. The group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. In Brentwood. No audition is required, and all ages are welcome, but participants must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask at all rehearsals. The registration fee is $50, and you must purchase your own music. Performances are scheduled for June 5 and 12. Additional information on the Brentwood Community Chorus is at www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.

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.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon and on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. The location is a private home in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, Monthly Meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open

www.thepress.net/ calendar to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook. com or visit https://www.mcl1155.org/.

Community Resource Classes

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

Oakley 4-H Club

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

Online Basic Computer Classes

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction offers free classes to help attendees personally and professionally. Topics covered include computer and internet basics, and Microsoft Excel. Classes are being offered online only, via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants. For details and other classes offered by Opportunity Junction, visit https://opportunityjunction.org/ free-classes/computer-basics.

Want a Career in Healthcare?

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations, including the Mt. Diablo Adult Education Center in Concord (Tuition waiver available) and at the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of CNA training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step is to complete the application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP. The classes start in May. For more information, email Marsharee@ opportunityjunction.org.

Splashball classes

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

East County Branch of the NAACP Meeting

The East County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosts monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month until Oct. 27. The group works to end inequality and racism, and accelerate change in key areas that include criminal justice, health care, education, climate and the economy. For more information, visit https:// www.eastcountynaacp.com.

The Makers Boulevard Market

The Makers Boulevard, an artisan makers market, is held on the third Saturday of every month, in downtown Brentwood, adjacent to the farmers market, from 8 a.m. to noon. The free event features over 50 local makers, entertainment, family fun and activities for kids. For more information, visit Instagram and Facebook @ themakersboulevard.

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Brentwood man completes late father’s WWII wish Brentwood resident Frank Pettinger has been holding onto a treasure that he’s just now sharing with the world. Pettinger recently published “Cross Bearers”, a manuscript written by his father, Ernest Pettinger, about his experience during World War II. “Cross Bearers” details Ernest’s journey as a 33-year-old drafted into the U.S. Army from 1942-45. “He gave me this manuscript (sometime when I was a teenager) and said, ‘This is my story and I’d like you to publish it,” Frank said. Frank decided to self-publish on Amazon. He converted his father’s 300-page manuscript, written on loose onion-skin paper, into a digital format. Although Frank helped edit and finish parts his father could not, he credits the manuscript solely to his father. “I put it in storage and when I retired I said ‘Okay, this is the time to do it.’” Frank said. “If you asked me who the author was, it was my father, Ernest Pettinger.” Ernest started his journey as a draftee in the Desert Center Training Camp in Death Valley, California, before going to North Carolina, Sydney, Australia, then Milne Bay and Numfoor in New Guinea, and lastly, Mindoro and Mindanao in the Philippines. Rather than the battles that occurred during WWII, “Cross Bearers” focuses on Ernest’s exposure to racial and religious biases, a stark contrast to his life in California during the 1940s. As Ernest claims, Black people living in California were not subjected to segregation, so when he was stationed in the South, he observed racism for the first time.

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A Brentwood resident recently converted his father’s 300-page manuscript about his experience during World War II, written on loose onion-skin paper, into a digital format. “His quest was to understand and clarify racial and religious inequalities that existed in the military in the war, in the Navy, in the actual Black platoons that he encountered and the stories that he irked from the Black soldiers about how their life was.” Frank said. Ernest talks about the soldiers’ homesickness, their leisurely activities, and loneliness of his own, especially his desire to see Betty, Ernest’s wife at the time, and his son’s mother. In one section of the book, Ernest , as a 33-year old white man, reflects on not being permitted to eat in the officer’s eating room at a restaurant, and compares it to Black folks being restricted to eat in the Whites Only section. Later, in the hospital, he observed that white and Black people were being provided for together, and talks about how it was not the case outside

the hospital. “What. an. ordeal. Wow, he went through so much, he didn’t have any choice.” Frank said. “I associate this with his longing and his loneliness, not knowing about the future and all the extremes that he endured in the desert center, advances training center.” Despite detailing his WWII experience in his manuscript, Ernest never talked about the war. He was not known to keep in touch with any individuals he encountered during the war. “He never talked about the war and so it seems to me that he wanted to put that behind him. He put that behind him by writing this book.” Frank said. “He was a really good story teller but he never told any of the stories that are in the book or the manuscript to me.” “Cross Bearers” by Ernest Pettinger is available on Amazon.

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An Eagle Scout Heritage High School’s Curtis Patrick Watkins, 18, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He has earned 23 merit badges, served over 400 community service hours, as well as garnered several recognition awards and letters from various local and government officials. His Eagle Project arose when he approached officials with the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, presenting a plan for construction of a large shed to store supplies and machines. Donations were collected from Lowes in Brentwood, in addition to family and friends. Watkins is part of Troop #90, and his Scoutmaster is John Johnson.

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Lacrosse club competes with Elk Grove Delta Breeze Lacrosse played three home games at Freedom High School last weekend against the Elk Grove Gladiator teams. The 10U boys lost 8-3, 12U boys fell 9-5 and the 14U boys dropped its contest 9-5. Though the games were lost, the boys competed hard. The Delta Breeze 10U players included: Jax Apodaca, Devin Pryor, Keegan Falgout, Joshua Dorsey, Jack Geis, Maximus Ponce, Clayton Geiser, Ryder Mayorga, Declan Salazar, Logan Caraway, Callahan Veach, Eden Bosco and Wyatt Caraway. Both Logan Caraway and Eden Bosco were able to score in the 8-3 loss. In the 12U game, London Webb-Allender had to fill the goalie position for the first time this season and was able to stop many shots on goal from the Gladiators. A tremendous defensive effort was also put forth by Clayton Geiser, Ethan Lind, and Nigel Green. The advanced play by the Gladiator goalie was able to stop several shots from Delta Breeze players including Logan Caraway, Preston

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Defensive players Clayton Geiser (orange helmet), Nolan Pryor (27-black pants), Kory Dake (37) mount halting Gladiator offense. Sprague, and Vincent Stephenson. The Delta Breeze team was also rounded out by excellent offensive and defensive plays

by Jax Apodaca, Joshua Dorsey, Keegan Falgout, Ryder Mayorga and Devin Pryor. The defensive plays held the Gladia-

tors in check long enough to allow Shane Hamilton to score twice and Noah Shappet three times in the 9-5 loss. The four Delta Breeze scores in the second half of the 14U game were not enough to overcome the sluggish Delta Breeze offense in the first half. For several Delta Breeze players, this was their second game of the day and for some, like 10-year-old Logan Caraway, his third. Evan Lopez was able to score in each half, Harrison Johns twice in the second half and Noah Shappet once in the second half. It was by no lack of effort and skillful play by the defense mounted by goalie Garner Plumlee, Luke Brown, Clayton Geiser, Kory Dake, Ethan Lind, Nolan Pryor and others that allowed the Gladiator 9 scores. On many occasions, the Delta Breeze defense halted the Gladiator offense resulting in turnovers. Excellent goalkeeping, and defense by the Gladiators stopped several shots on goal by Mason Beck, Logan Caraway, Keegan Falgout, Luke Geis, Shane Hamilton, Preston Sprague, and others.

Junior Giants begin local activities, softball, baseball Programs offered in Brentwood, Antioch by Kaitlyn Gleeson Staff Writer

The Giants Community Fund, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, recently announced their 2022 youth programming schedule, in which parents can find and register their children for the Junior Giants program. The program is free, in-person or digital, and aimed at giving youth the opportunity to play softball and baseball. “The 2022 Junior Giants program will be hosted in 80 leagues across California, Nevada and Oregon from June 13-August 5,” Sue Petersen, the Giants Community Fund Executive Director, stated in a press release. “The exact start dates, according to the release, vary from location to location. The Junior Giants Schools and additional spring program that lasts eight weeks, serves 4,000 students in Northern and Central California.” There are two area programs. In Antioch, contact Troy Faulk at 925-779-7075 or tfaulk@antiochca. gov. In Brentwood, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 925-516-5444 or at ParksAndRecreation@brentwoodca.gov. “As we approach a new year of programming, we are grateful for the opportunity to support our communities on the field, at school and online,” Petersen

added. “We are excited to bring our communities together through Junior Giants, and are continuing our efforts to provide schools across Northern California with the tools they need to make baseball and softball more accessible.” Junior Giants, which highlights the importance of accessible sports by being noncompetitive, free, and coed, is for youth ages 5-18. For parents who do not wish or are unable to take their kids to the in-person gatherings of the Junior Giants, the community fund also offers additional programs called Spring Training and Giants on the Go, which are virtual. “Only 24% of kids ages 6 to 17 engage in the CDC-recommended hour of activity per day, down from 30% one decade ago,” according to the release. “Giants on the Go encourages kids to participate in movement of all kinds with the goal of reaching 60 minutes a day.” Spring Training, which went live on Monday, April 11, and is hosted via Facebook live, holds weekly conditional practices in which kids can practice drills and skills for upcoming seasons. The Giants on the Go program is accessible on the Junior Giants app, where exercise and activity is trackable, kids can join challenges, and attend meet-and-greet via Zoom with San Francisco Giants athletes. “We remain committed to our mission of propelling youth in underserved regions to be positive forces in their communities by delivering programs that promote health, education, bully prevention and character development,.” Petersen said. “So far, the Giants Community Fund has donated almost $37 million for community outreach.”

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A unifying game Heritage and Pittsburg high schools’ unified basketball teams took to the court this week for a fun game. The unique games bring together special-and general-education students on mixed teams to play together in the same game on the same court. The games focus on social inclusion, building friendships and developing an understanding between special-and general-education students. “What an amazing Unified Basketball game today against (Pittsburg High School),” wrote Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith on Twitter. “I Love seeing the tremendous student support and two great teams battle it out to the final horn.”

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(Left photo) Alexandra Cutonilli runs the bases after hitting a home run during the Patriots victory over Dublin. (Middle photo) Skylar Stroh catches a line drive during Heritage’s victory over Dublin. (Right photo) Liberty High School’s Savannah Miles tries to catch the ball against the fence during the Lions’ 4-0 loss to Monte Vista.

Area teams compete at the Livermore stampede The Heritage, Freedom and Liberty high school softball teams competed in the Livermore Stampede last weekend. Heritage finished the tournament 3-2, with a 14-2 win over Dublin and an 8-0 romp over Benicia, before the Patriots fell

6-4 to Granada and 3-1 to Archbishop Mitty. Heritage closed out the tournament with a 5-2 win over Bay Valley Athletic League foe Freedom. Heritage is 9-3-1 this season. Freedom went 2-3, knocking off Carondelet 8-0 and Castro Valley 10-2,

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Pitching for a bright future Liberty High sophomore pitcher David Roberts announced on Twitter this week where he will attend college. “GLORY TO GOD!!,” he wrote on Twitter in announcing that he will be attending St. Mary’s College in Moraga. “I want to thank all of my coaches for everything especially @cbodish30 (Chris Bodishbaugh) for helping form my development and who I am today. Thank you parents!” The Lions are 9-4, 4-0 in league play. Photo by Angelo Garcia Jr.

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County seeks residents for commissions Airport Land Use Commission 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled The Commission’s role and responsibilities are to formulate land-use policies that restrict the development of lands to ensure compatibility with planned operations of public-use airports, review the general plans of local agencies for consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, and review proposed modifications to the Airport Master Plans for consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Commission members are expected to attend at least one meeting a month. Regular meetings of the ALUC are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Members serve without compensation. During the term of office, each member shall reside or work in Contra Costa County. Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board provides input and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Health Services Department concerning family and community needs regarding prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug-related problems. The board’s mission is to assess family and community needs regarding the treatment and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse problems. The board reports its findings and recommendations to the Contra Costa Health Services Department, the Board of Supervisors, and the communities they serve. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board works in collaboration with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services of Contra Costa Health Services. The board provides input and recommendations as they pertain to alcohol and other drug prevention, intervention, and treatment services. Assessment Appeals Board 1 Alternate seat Closing date: Open until filled The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determines the value of the disputed property or determines other matters of property tax assessment within the board’s jurisdiction. Qualifications: Applicants should possess five or more years of professional experience in California as one of the following: licensed real estate broker, attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or public accountant, property appraiser accredited by a nationally-recognized professional organization, property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization. Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC). 1 seat Closing date: Open until filled The AAC serves as an advisory group to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on aviation matters related to county airports. Brentwood-Byron-Knightsen Union Cemetery District 2 Seats Closing date: Open until filled The Board of Trustees operates the Cemetery District according to California law (Health

and Safety Code). The board of trustees establishes and implements policies for the district. Byron Municipal Advisory Council 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled The Byron Municipal Advisory Council advises the Board of Supervisors on issues and concerns related to the unincorporated area of Byron. Community Advisory Board (CAB) 3 Alternate Member seats Closing date: Open until filled The CAB is composed of 12 voting members and 3 alternate members with expertise in workforce development, behavioral health issues, post-release re-entry services, services for re-entering women, criminal and drug court, crime survivors, domestic violence prevention, adult education within a correctional setting, and law and policy related to issues of the formerly incarcerated. All CAB members either live or work in Contra Costa County. Residents touched by the justice system in some way, criminal justice reform advocates, people who have worked with people involved with the justice department, and anyone interested in public safety issues are encouraged to apply. Council on Homelessness 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, provides advice on the operations of homeless services, program operations, and program development efforts in Contra Costa County. Further, the Council on Homelessness establishes the local process for applying, reviewing, and prioritizing project applications for funding in HUD Homeless Assistance Grant Competitions, including the Continuum of Care Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness provides a forum for the Continuum of Care to communicate about the implementation of strategies to prevent and end homelessness. The purpose of the forum is to educate the community on homeless issues and advocate for federal, state, county, and city policy issues that affect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. County Service Area, P-6 Citizen Advisory Committee (Discovery Bay) 3 seats Closing date: Open until filled Requirements: must reside within the Discovery Bay P-6 boundaries The County Service Area P-6 Citizens Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Discovery Bay community for extended police protection services, which shall include, but not be limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code where authorized by law, crime prevention, and litter control. Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled The Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee provides input to the county and the cities of the county on bicycle projects for Transportation Development Act funds to construct bicycle/pedestrian projects and also provides advice to cities and the County on bicycle planning matters.

Economic Opportunity Council 4 Seats Closing date: Open until filled The Economic Opportunity Council makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on all program proposals and budgets related to Community Services Block Grant and the Weatherization program, and performs other functions as specified in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Fish & Wildlife Committee 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled Advises the Board of Supervisors on fish and wildlife issues in Contra Costa County, including the use of funds from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 13103. The Fish & Wildlife Commission includes 10 seats. Each of the five Supervisors nominates one member, and the Internal Operations Committee nominates 4 At-Large appointees and 1 alternate. The alternate can sit and vote for any at-large seat on the committee. Hazardous Materials Commission 1 Seat Closing date:Applications must be received by May 31, 2022 The Commission is a voluntary body appointed by the Board of Supervisors and makes policy recommendations to the Board and county staff on issues concerning hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The commission’s 14 members and alternates serve four-year terms and include representatives of industry, labor, civic groups, environmental organizations, environmental engineers, the general public, and the Mayors Conference. Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee 1 seat Closing date: Open until filled The Contra Costa County Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee is looking to fill an existing vacancy. The purpose of the Contra Costa County Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee is to advise the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to the identification and preservation of historical resources within the County, including identifying eligible sites and places to be listed in the County’s Historic Resources Inventory. The committee meets 4 times per year. In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee 4 seats Closing date: Open until filled Individuals who reside or work in Contra Costa County can request an application for these volunteer vacancies. Library Commission 1 seat, 1 alternate seat Closing date: Open until filled The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the county librarian; provides a forum for the community to offer input concerning Library operations, and recommends proposals to the Board of Supervisors and the county librarian, which may improve the library. Mental Health Commission 1 consumer seat, 1 at-large seat Closing date: Open until filled To review and assess the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems to advise the Board of Super-

visors concerning local mental health services and programs. Planning Commission Closing date: Open until filled The Commission is responsible for hearing and deciding applications for proposed projects that generate more than 100 peak hour trips, and all appeals from decisions of the zoning administrator. The Commission also may initiate the preparation of general plans, specific plans, regulations, programs, and legislation to implement the land use planning power of the county; is generally responsible for advising the Board of Supervisors of matters relating to planning; is the designated advisory agency for the purpose of passing on subdivisions; and hears and makes recommendations regarding proposed development agreements. Meetings of the Planning Commission are generally held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in Martinez. Members of the Planning Commission receive $50 per meeting up to a monthly maximum of $300, plus mileage expenses. The appointment will be for a full four-year term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2026. Retirement Board (CCERA) 1 Seat Closing date: Open until filled The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual with a sound business background, experience in pension fund investment or administration, or in equity investments or banking, to serve on the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association Board of Trustees. To be considered, candidates must be county residents, must not be retirement system members or retirees, and may not market any investment, consulting, or related service to the Contra Costa County Retirement Board or any other 1937 Act Retirement Board. Regular meetings of the Retirement Board are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 9 a.m. and sometimes extending into the afternoon. There may also be additional meetings on special topics that arise from time to time. Members of the Retirement Board receive $100 per meeting up to a monthly maximum of $500, plus reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses. The appointment will be for a full three-year term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2025. Fore details, visit cccera.org. Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency Independent Hearing Panel 1 seat Closing date: Open until filled In 2013, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors established a three-member independent hearing panel for the Contra Costa Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency to hear matters related to solid waste enforcement, permits, and appeals. County residents who have an interest in public policy and solid waste management are encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. Panelists receive a stipend of $50 on those days on which the panel meets. The County Board of Supervisors will appoint a member to fill one vacancy for a four-year term ending on March 31, 2026. To apply for the commissions, or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3O3Rdug.

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Notice Inviting Bids 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Pavement Management Program 2022 (Grind & Overlay), CIP Project No. 336-31699, by or before Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at its Brentwood City Hall office, located at: 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Brentwood Community Center, located at 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 in Conference Room B (upstairs). On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the Brentwood Community Center Conference Room will be open from 1:30 p.m. to exactly 2:00 p.m. to accept bids in person. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at various sites throughout the City, and is described as follows: Resurfacing various streets with slurry seal, grinding and paving roadway failure areas, traffic control, removing and replacing traffic striping, legends and markers. 2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 40 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about June 10, 2022, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $1,329,593. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”. 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) directly from the City (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www. brentwoodca.gov/gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_to_bid.asp. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Potential Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Potential Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are on file with the City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR

to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. 10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids.CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: April 1, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87854 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 2022.

is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Emails not sent to this email address will not be included as public comments, even if sent directly to individual Council Members. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: • distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, • posted online for public inspection at: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the City Council will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87923 Publish Dates: April 15, 2022.

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follows: Present Name: a. Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos b. aka Laurie La Rue Roos c. aka Laurel La Rue Johnson to Proposed Name: a. Laurel La Rue Johnson. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/26/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: March 10, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022

trant: Amy Gonzalez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/21/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87815 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, hold a public hearing to consider: A resolution updating and/or increasing certain development fees and mitigation fees imposed to implement the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/ Natural Community Conservation Plan. A fee study pertaining to this action is available for public review at the Permit Center at City Hall, located at 150 City Park Way. This action has been found to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as it relates to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Applicant: City of Brentwood Consistent with Contra Costa County Health orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953(e) concerning teleconference meetings, the City Council will meet and public participation will be available via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system, telephone call, or email. How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc As the City Council Chamber will not be open to the public, individuals may view and participate in the meeting with this link. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on the Zoom webinar to request to speak. After speaking, please lower the “Raise Hand” feature. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and unmute your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may alternatively view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca. gov. 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 cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and should 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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001358 The name of the business: K&J Enterprises Located at: 1582 W Spumante Ct In: Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Potentials Unlimited Sober Living LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kevin Tisdale, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/03/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/02/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001634 The name of the business(es): Cocoa’s Crafty Gifts Located at: 14530 Byron Hwy Spc 39 In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nadine Elliott. 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: Nadine Elliott, Owner/ Operator. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/18/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/17/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001630 The name of the business(es): Panda Soft Playground Located at: 496 Montecito

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001692 The name of the business(es): J.M.L. LOGISTICS Located at: 2645 CHURCH LN APT 112 In: SAN PABLO, CA 94806, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): J.M.L. LOGSTICS. 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 03/01/2022. Signature of registrant: RASAQ A. LAWAL, C.E.O. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/22/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/21/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001391 The name of the business(es): 1. Knightsen Farmhomes Real Estate 2. Chris in the Country Located at: 1941 Eden Plains Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chris Traina. 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: Chris Traina, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/07/2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/06/2027 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0001673 The name of Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 the business(es): M. Mayfield Signing Services Located at: 10 Ambrosia FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Way In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-2022-0001706 The name of Melissa Dale Mayfield. This business the business(es): MD GLOBAL MAIN- is conducted by: An Individual. The TENANCE SERVICE Located at: 18 OAK registrant commenced to transact ST #1974 In: BRENTWOOD CA 94513, business under the fictitious busiis hereby registered by the following ness name or names listed above on owner(s): MARIO J DIAZ. This busi- 03/21/2022. Signature of registrant: ness is conducted by: an Individual. Melissa D. Mayfield, Owner. This stateThe registrant commenced to transact ment was filed with the County Clerk business under the fictitious busi- of Contra Costa County on: 03/21/2022 ness name or names listed above on by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/21/2027 N/A. Signature of registrant: MARIO J Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 DIAZ, OWNER. This statement was filed Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 15, 2022 County on: 03/22/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/21/2027 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 File No. 2022-0001796 The name of the business(es): SUGAR & KRUMBS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 171 Scott Creek Way In: NAME STATEMENT Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby regFile No. F-2002-0001806 The name of istered by the following owner(s): the business(es): KAS Management Soyun Kim Luo. This business is conINC Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd ducted by: an Individual. The regis#350 In: Brentwood, is hereby registrant commenced to transact business tered by the following owner(s): Kirk under the fictitious business name or Applegate. This business is conducted names listed above on N/A. Signature by: a Corporation, State of Incorpora- of registrant: Soyun Kim Luo, Owner. tion. The registrant commenced to This statement was filed with the transact business under the fictitious County Clerk of Contra Costa County business name or names listed above on: 03/25/2022 by Deputy Clerk Exon 05/08/2013. Signature of registrant: pires 03/22/2027 Brentwood Press No. Kirk Applegate, President. This state- 02-1273 ment was filed with the County Clerk of Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 Contra Costa County on: 03/24/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/24/2027 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 File No. F-2022-0001548 The name of the business: Jules Jewelry Located FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at: 887 Inverness Court In: Brentwood, NAME STATEMENT CA 94513, is hereby registered by the File No. F-2022-0001989 The name following owner(s): Julia Simone Vilof the business: BOYD REAL ESTATE lafuerte. This business is conducted & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lo- by: an Individual. The registrant comcated at: 6170 BETHEL ISLAND RD In: menced to transact business under BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511, is hereby the fictitious business name or names registered by the following owner(s): listed above on N/A. Signature of regisBOYD PARTNERS LLC. This business trant: Julia Simone Villafuerte, Owner. is conducted by: a Limited Liability This statement was filed with the Company,State of Organization: CA. County Clerk of Contra Costa County The registrant commenced to transact on: 03/15/2022 by Deputy Clerk Exbusiness under the fictitious busi- pires 03/14/2027 Brentwood Press No. ness name or names listed above on 02-1273 03/08/2019. Signature of registrant: Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 JULIE JACKSON, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE of Contra Costa County on: 04/05/2022 FOR CHANGE OF NAME by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/04/2027 PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 J Amthor 181687 East County Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May Family Law Group SUPERIOR COURT 6, 2022 OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94553 PETITION OF: Laurel La NAME STATEMENT Rue Williams, Laurel La Rue Williams File No. F-2022-0001723 The name aka Laurel La Rue Roos aka Laurie La of the business(es): Culture Can- Rue Roos aka Laurel La Rue Johnson nabis Club Located at: 1440 Concord CASE NUMBER: N22-0523 TO ALL Ave Suite B In: Concord, CA 94520, INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner is hereby registered by the follow- Laurel La Rue Williams, Laurel La ing owner(s): Culture Club Corporate Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos Enterprise. This business is conducted aka Laurie La Rue Roos aka Laurel La by: a Corporation, State of Incorpora- Rue Johnson filed a petition with this tion: CA. The registrant commenced court for a decree changing names as

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001730 The name of the business(es): C & J Brother’s Services Located at: 5387 Elm Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jonn Loza 2.Cristian Loza This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jonn Loza, Co Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/23/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/22/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0000591 The name of the business(es): Bloom Aesthetics Located at: 9010 Brentwood Blvd, Unit E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Gromachey. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/28/2022 . Signature of registrant: Nicole Gromachey, Business Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 01/28/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 01/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: April 15, 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. 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 regis-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001911 The name of the business(es): STEPHVNIE.CO Located at: 3146 ASHLEY WAY In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): STEPHANIE TRAN. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/15/2022. Signature of registrant: STEPHANIE TRAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/27 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87881 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001943 The name of the business(es): APS Painting Located at: 3915 Delta Fair Blvd. A-42 In: Antioch, CA 94809, is hereby registered by the following owner: Anthony Peter Stanko. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/2/2021. Signature of registrant: Anthony Peter Stanko. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/31/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87858 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 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.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-874101-JB Order No.: FIN-19001332 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. 2016-0173588-00 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.: 074-321-017-1 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 800-280-2832 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-19874101-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 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-19874101-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.

Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/8/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87834 Publish dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

4. EASTCOUNTYPRESS.NET 5. THE COUPON SPOT Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwood Press & Publishing Company. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/2/2016. Signature of registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87842 Publish dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022.

personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 14, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David Simon 241501. 3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 250, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. (415)746-6652. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87909 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, 2022.

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ashleigh Nicole Joudrey filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ashleigh Nicole Joudrey to Proposed Name: Ashaleigh Nichole Joudrey. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/9/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. Date: 4/5/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 87863 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022.

Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on Father. Date: 3/1/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87878 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001268 The name of the business(es): Golden Eagle Transport Located at: 251 Cloverbrook Circle In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HARPAL SINGH MAHAL. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/23/18. Signature of registrant: HARPAL SINGH MAHAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87759 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001295 The name of the business(es): D’s Kustoms Auto Repair Located at: 2250 Freed Way #NC In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Emelyn Gildo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 14, 2019. Signature of registrant: Emelyn Gildo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87767 Publish dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001445 The name of the business(es): Creekside Pool Service Located at: 116 Leland Ln In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Lopez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: David Lopez. This statement was filed with the County

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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: March 16, 2022 by Deputy Clerk ExNAME STATEMENT pires 3/15/2027 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-2022-0002090 The name of the 02-1273 87787 Publish dates: March 25, business(es): The Greener Side Located April 1, 8, 15, 2022. at: 12250 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner(s): Martrin John Munoz. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: An InFile No. F-2022-0001584 The name of dividual. The registrant commenced to the business(es): Diamond Wasp Col- transact business under the fictitious lectables Located at: 800 Coventry Cir business name or names listed above on In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby N/A. Signature of registrant: Martin Muregistered by the following owner(s): noz, Owner. This statement was filed with Eric Ayala. This business is conducted by: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County An Individual. The registrant commenced on: April 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires to transact business under the fictitious 4/6/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business name or names listed above on 87899 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, N/A. Signature of registrant: Eric Ayala, May 6, 2022. Individual. 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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sierra Lowther SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sierra Lowther CASE NUMBER: N22-0396 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sierra Jean Lowther filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sierra Jean Lowther to Proposed Name: Nova Athena Lindsey. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/9/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/1/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87862 Publish Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001536 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001918 The name of the business(es): DICTAVITA SERVICES Located at: 4883 Snowy Egret Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vitalis Enemmuo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/10/2021. Signature of registrant: Vitalis Enemmuo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/27 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87883 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002123 The name of the business(es): WIGS BY MIDORI Located at: 53 Carol Lane Apt 136 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marie M. Rico. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Marie Rico, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/7/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87900 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022.

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what the district can offer. “With COVID, we lost a lot of students who went to online learning programs, and that hurt us a lot,” he said. “We are also facing declining enrollment projections, and the projections for the next four years are down. We look at four years, not three, because in a few months we are already into next year.” Hollister noted that BUSD teachers are the lowest paid of the nearest 20 school districts, though the district is also one of the smallest. Gauna said declining enrollment

spite district funding remaining steady. With the failure of the mediation phase, negotiations are now moving onto the “fact finding” phase, and a fact finding hearing was held Wednesday, April 13. A report will be generated after the hearing for both sides to consider. Last month, BUSD Superintendent Dr. Reyes Gauna said discussions have been pleasant and professional, and he and his team look forward to a resolution soon. He said declining enrollment has played a significant role in limiting

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Year for 2022: Rory Kelleher at Old River Elementary and Mackenzie Tovani at Knightsen Elementary School. Kelleher is a seventh-grade teacher who provides students with a well-rounded educational experience, according to Superintendent Harvey Yurkovich. Despite just starting his teaching career, Kelleher does not limit his leadership to the classroom. He has also led the school’s drama department, overseen the campus’ student leadership group and is the cross country coach for the district. Tovani is a fourth-grade teacher at Knightsen Elementary School and is

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projections for the next four years and increased costs over the past two have translated to less revenue that does not allow for an increased salary schedule of the size BTA is asking. Though the district budget may appear capable of handling an increased schedule, Gauna noted much of that is “one-time” money from the state the district cannot depend on continually. Hollister said investing in educators is investing in the community. “We really feel like the cost of living has increased and our pay needs to

appointed to the state’s Accountability and Administrative Review Committee, the Appropriations Committee, the Banking and Finance Committee, and the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon also appointed Wilson as Assistant Majority Whip. Wilson received a glowing endorsement from Frazier, who said, “Mayor Lori Wilson is far and away the best candidate to take over representing the people of the 11th Assembly District. She has my full and unqualified support. I am confident that she has all the skills to keep driving the district forward with her exceptional experience, smart leadership instincts, and unmatched financial background. Mayor Wilson is a public servant we can all

mayor in a Solano County city, according to her website. Prior to that, she served 6 years as vice mayor in Suisun City. During her time in office, she was instrumental in initiatives that brought housing, jobs, and diversity to Suisun City, according to her website Before taking office, Wilson was vice chair on the Suisun City Parks & Recreation Commission and was founding president of the Suisun City Community Services Foundation, along with being a founding member of WIP (Women in the Pipeline) Solano, a non-partisan organization formed to inspire more women to become visionary leaders in Solano County. According to Wilson’s website, she has already been

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depend on, and I’m honored to support her for the district I’ve passionately served for almost a decade.” Wilson will complete the remainder of Frazier’s term, which concludes at the end of 2022. But she already plans to run in June’s primary election in an attempt to be re-elected for a full, two-year Assembly term. In June, she will take on Vacaville resident and self-proclaimed moderate-to-conservative candidate Jenny Callison. State Assembly district lines are redrawn every 10 years following the U.S. Census. The 2021 redistricting sees Brentwood and Antioch join Assembly District 7, while Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, and Discovery Bay remain part of Assembly District 11. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

a leader in responding to students’ social and emotional needs, according to Yurkovich. This is because of her emphasis on mutual respect in the classroom and lessons dedicated to one’s own personal mental health as well as lessons on providing support to others. Brentwood Union School District Teacher of the Year is Kathleen Brown, a math teacher at Edna Hill Middle School. Additionally, the district named four other staff members as Employees of the Year for 2022. Special education instructional aide Shelly Grimm from Pioneer Elementary and Luisa San

Andres, the food service leader from Krey Elementary, received the distinction as well as Teri Cruz, a day custodian at Ron Nunn Elementary, and Lizandra Gutierrez, in maintenance and operations. “I am so incredibly fortunate to work with Shelly, Luisa, Lizandra, Teri and Kathleen,” Superintendent Dana Eaton said. “These are all phenomenal people that care deeply about students and work so hard to make their educational experience better every day. They are true community heroes.” To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Family owned since 1969 • Ca Lic #C27D49 #310905

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American Plumbing has been in business since 1982 taking care of all your plumbing and drain needs. We do everything from installing water heaters, toilets and faucets to clearing a drain or replacing a water line. You can call, email or send us a message on facebook and we would be happy to assist you.

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