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‘Foul play’ in Gabe disappearance ‘Path to by Jake Menez

Oakley police and the family of missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe held a news conference last week to discuss her disappearance. Police suspect the case involves foul play and asked for the public’s help in locating a person of interest.

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OAKLEY Oakley police are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in the disappearance of 24-yearold resident Alexis Gabe, which authorities suspect involves foul play. “Numerous search warrants have been written and executed in this investigation and the Oakley Police Department can officially state that we believe Alexis’ disappearance “was not by accident or by choice,” Detective Tyler Horn said in an April 28 press conference. “We strongly suspect foul play, and we seek the public’s assistance in locating Alexis.” To that end, police have formally offered a $10,000 reward for information that helps authorities find Gabe. During a news conference held April 28, police showed a video of a person of interest who is believed to have been the

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one to have abandoned Gabe’s car immediately following her disappearance. The vehicle had been found on Trenton Street in Oakley with the keys still in the ignition. The suspect in the video is described as a man of slim build, standing 5-feet, 11 inches to 6 feet tall with dark skin. He can

be seen in the surveillance footage wearing a large jacket, beanie and N95-type facemask with a beard protruding from beneath it. According to Horn, the footage was taken at the intersection of Oakley Road and Beldin Lane, roughly five minutes from where the vehicle was abandoned. The suspect appears to flee on foot in

the direction of Antioch. Although Gabe’s ex-boyfriend was named as one of many potential persons of interest, it was not made clear if the man in the surveillance footage was believed to be him. Gabe’s disappearance is the see Update page 22A

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BYRON Local gossip wheels began spinning last week when an application for the Byron Hot Springs building went before the Byron Municipal Advisory Council for approval for some repairs. “This is not a development plan, just a simple proposal to stabilize the building,” said Robert Cort, whose mother, Vera Cort, owns the property. “As time is going on, the building is out there, little pieces are falling down. It’s decrepit, people are going out and vandalizing it, shooting it, at a high rate … if

we are ever going to do anything with this property, we minimally have to apply for some foundation work to make it so the building stops falling down.” Cort said he is concerned that if work isn’t done soon to save the foundation, there won’t be a building left to save. He said he doesn’t know what the building will eventually be developed as. “I will one day apply to do something, I am not sure what yet,” Cort said. “The county is in the process of rezoning. So whatever happens, I will still see Repairs page 22A

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LMC opens Brentwood Center campus by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer BRENTWOOD Los Medanos College opened its Brentwood Center campus at 1351 Pioneer Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 4. “A permanent location for the Los Medanos College Brentwood Center has been years in the planning, and today we ceremoniously perform the ribbon cutting for this site of educational and career opportunities for thousands of East County students for decades to come,” said LMC President Dr. Bob Kratochvil. The 17.5-acre property was purchased by the Contra Costa Community College District in 2011. Ratcliff Architects designed the new campus, and Balfour Beatty Construction built it. At 55,000 square feet, it is more than double the size of the former, leased Brentwood location that LMC had occupied. The construction budget was about $65 million, and was funded by Bond measures A, passed in 2006, and E, passed in 2014. “We have doubled our classroom space in comparison to our previous facility, expanded the student study spaces both indoors and outdoors and increased administrative spaces for Student Services so that more departments can have a designated space to serve students,” said Dr. Tanisha Maxwell, Vice President of Student Services. The new center is designed to accommodate up to 5,000 students. Some high-

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Officials cut the ribbon on the new Los Medanos College campus in Brentwood this week. lights of the new, single-story building include 15 instructional classrooms, 4 science labs, library resources, computer lab, student bookstore, and food services. There is also a “Student Commons” area, which provides space for gathering/learning outside of the classroom, according to a press release. The Brentwood Center was completed and ready for use in September 2021, but a portion of the building flooded and had to remain closed due to a break in the irrigation system from a neighboring housing subdivision. The repairs, which included drywall repair and paint, replacement of flooring

and carpet tiles, and the purchase and installation of damaged casework, furniture, and IT equipment, cost between $250,000 and $350,000. LMC is one of three colleges in the district, along with Diablo Valley and Contra Costa Colleges. It has served the east Contra Costa County area since 1974, offering award-winning transfer and career education programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment, according to the college’s website. Students attending the Brentwood Cen-

ter can take all the required credit courses to satisfy the following degrees: A.A. Liberal Arts: Arts/Humanities A.A. Liberal Arts: Behavioral/Social Science A.A. Liberal Arts: Math/Science A.S. Biological Science A.S. Math “Los Medanos College has been providing exceptional academics and training to students in our service area since 1974, approaching 50 years.” said Kratochvil. “In the last handful of those years, LMC has been recognized four consecutive times by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 150 community colleges in the United States.” Earlier in April, a separate ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the main LMC campus in Pittsburg to celebrate the opening of the new Student Union and Kinesiology buildings. The buildings had been finished in 2019, but the grand opening was put on hold because of complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The Kinesiology Center not only houses a weight room, dance studio, and fitness center, available for use by both athletes and students, but it also holds a state-of-the-art training room, complete with cryotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and more. The new Student Union building includes an all new bookstore, cafe, and several different meeting and lounge spaces. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Heritage students take first place Bioengineering Competition by Aliyah Ramirez Correspondent

The Heritage High School team of Brendon Chang (junior), Aaron Wong (senior), Annalise Coaker (junior), Raziel Yza Ardaniel (junior), and Zain Memon (sophomore) recently took first place in a UC Berkeley Bioengineering Honor Society Competition (BioEHSC). Working in groups of four to five, high school students explore and study bioengineering, allowing students to tackle a problem and solution in healthcare during a seven-week competition. The team won with its presentation of a novel jet injection system, which is intended to help fix problems for people who use needles frequently, but who have medical problems. “For those people now who must use needles daily, this novel system is a game changer,” said Alexandria Dorsaneo, a teacher at Heritage High School in an email. “When they bring this to market, then we will no longer have to use needles for injections.” “BioEHSC provides the opportunity for students to delve into a new field of

study,” Dorsaneo said. “For a lot of the team, bioengineering was not on our radar before the competition. We were able to get a glimpse of how technological advancements affect our medical capabilities. Aside from that, we learned how to work as a team, around our teammates’ schedules, and all under a time crunch.” Global health organizations confirm how the problem of reusing needle injection equipment and accidental needle stick injuries contribute to a variety of bloodtransmitted viruses, such as HIV and HBV. The World Health Organization confirmed that 16 billion injections using reused needles contribute to 40% of infections. “We wanted to tackle an important current issue about blood-transmitted diseases,” said Dorsaneo. “We were motivated by the COVID pandemic to help tackle one of the biggest issues in regards to vaccines.” Heritage’s novel jet injection system incorporates a disposable needle-less injection cartridge; sealed during manufacturing processes to reduce contamination of any needles, as well as surface-to-surface transmission by ejecting cartridges after each use in a biohazard container. The system has a cartridge made of two parts with compressible and incompressible fluid jets to create a reservoir in the skin to allow all medication to be ejected in a quick and ef-

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Newsom seethes at leaked draft of Roe vs. Wade Following Monday’s release of a POLITICO article suggesting that a draft U.S. Supreme Court document showed a majority of justices may vote to overturn the landmark 1973 case Roe v. Wade, which gave women the choice over their own reproductive rights, Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a scathing written response. He called the draft opinion “an appalling attack on the rights of women across this country.” “If it stands, it will destroy lives and put countless women in danger,” he said. “It will be the end of fundamental constitutional rights that American women have had for nearly 50 years. This is not an isolated incident, and it is not the end. We have a Supreme Court that does not value the rights of women, and a political minority that will stop at nothing to take those rights away. This won’t stop with choice and the right to privacy. They are undermining progress, and erasing the civil protections and rights so many have

fought for over the last half century.” Along with the article, the news outlet also released the full 98-page draft majority opinion document, written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito. Early on Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed that the leaked document was authentic, and called for an investigation into its disclosure If the conservative justices currently listed as being in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade – Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, along with Alito – hold the majority, it would end a half-century of federal constitutional protection of abortion rights and hand the decision on whether or not to ban abortions to individual states. While the leaked document is only a draft, the final decision is likely to be published within the next two months. To read the draft majority opinion, visit https://politi.co/3800nHX.

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The local Delta Networking Partners organization raised $5,400 for the East County-based Adventure Therapy Foundation at a “Sip and Support” event last week. The Adventure Therapy Foundation (ATF) is a nonprofit organization and project of founder Lauren Huffmaster, who is a survivor of metastatic breast cancer. The organization’s mission is to support families affected by cancer. The money was raised at downtown’s Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider. The event was attended by 100 people who bought food, drinks and raffled gift baskets. The raised funds will go toward supporting eight families who will join together for a retreat focused on community building. After coaching, these families rest, either at the retreat cabin in the mountains of Tennessee or somewhere near

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Around 100 people turned out to benefit the local Adventure Therapy Foundation, which strives to support families affected by cancer. Lauren Huffmaster, the organization’s founder, is seen on the far right. their location, according to the ATF website. “When I was diagnosed with cancer, my children were 2, 4 and 6, and I knew that my children would never have a memory that wasn’t impacted by cancer,” Huffmaster said. “When I looked around, I couldn’t find any organization serving families, so I knew that I needed to do something about that.”

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If you happen to be walking by the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. on a given Tuesday night this month, you will hear a sound that has not come from the facility in the past three years — people singing. Inside. That sound is the Brentwood Community Chorus rehearsing for its two upcoming concerts next month, the first on June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center (35 Oak St.) and the second at St. Ignatius of Antioch (3351 Contra Loma Blvd.) at 3 p.m. a week later. Admission is free for both concerts, but donations are accepted. “Make a donation if you love what you hear and how you felt,’ said chorus director Susan Stuart via e-mail. “For those who can’t make a donation, one will be made on your behalf by an anonymous local citizen who loves music.” The chorus have not presented a performance since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and Stuart said that the ensemble is eager to get back on stage for these performances. Their repertoire will include: • You’ll Never Walk Alone/Climb Every Mountain medley–with solo • Ching a Ring Chaw–Aaron Copland • Hold Me, Rock Me • Walkin’ Down That Glory Road– spiritual • Set Me As a Seal with French horn • Oye La Musica with percussion • Come to the Music with percussion • Can’t Carry These Burdens Alone–

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jazz spiritual with solos • Thankful recorded by Barry Manilow with solo Also in the repertoire will be a ladies’ quartet called Replay, barbershop and close harmony, she said. “There’s a lot of diversity here,’ director Susan Stuart said. “We performed Oye la Musica and Can’t Carry These Burdens Alone in the spring of 2019. The rest we have never performed. These will be the first concerts of the Brentwood Community Chorus since December 2019. We are so ready to perform for live audiences again!” Stuart leads members ranging from 16 to 70 years old who, in conjunction with other groups, perform 4-5 times a year. Members, who must be vaccinated, are not paid; “they sing for a love of music rather than a love of money,” she said. The chorus has been around since 2010, but it wasn’t until 2015 that they became full time. It even performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2018. Potential chorus members don’t have to audition or be able to read music. To

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Liberty High School has been around for more than 100 years, so it’s not easy for someone in 2022 to do something that’s never happened before in the school’s history. But that’s what Liberty’s boys volleyball team did. Entering the season, the Lions had never won a league championship in boys volleyball. For more than a decade, the boys volleyball standings in the Bay Valley Athletic League have been dominated by Deer Valley and Heritage. Coming into the year, Liberty coach Haylie Bustamante knew that Liberty could unseat those two and make school history -- but she knew that it had to be done in pieces. “Winning the BVAL Championship was seen as a goal at the beginning of the season,” the coach said. “It was something that the coaching staff and I definitely felt was a strong possibility and we just kept reminding the team that in order to achieve this goal we needed to take it one match at

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The Liberty boys volleyball team won a league title for the first time in school history. a time, one set at a time, one point at a time, and never underestimate another team.” That approach worked well. The Lions opened their BVAL schedule on March 29 with a 3-1 win over the Wolverines. Liberty won its next eight league match-

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ups to set up a de facto BVAL Championship game against Heritage. If the Lions won, they’d finish 10-0 and win the league outright. If the Patriots won, both Liberty and Heritage would be 9-1 and the Patriots would have the tiebreaker. But the Lions controlled that

ay Valley Athletic League divers soared through the air during the league championship meet at Freedom High School on April 28. A number of boy and girl divers will now advance to the North Coast Section meet, scheduled for May 5. The list of qualifiers includes Heritage’s Erica Krimm and Ainsley Waechter and Liberty’s Jordan Kemme, Gavin Capelli and Inara Baker-Lauer. For a complete list of qualifiers, and for results of the North Coast Section event, visit https://bit.ly/38O9sn4. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

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Lions, Patriots dominate in water By Michael Dixon Correspondent

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matchup from the outset, winning 25-21, 2523 and 25-17 for a 3-0 victory. That was a theme of the season for Liberty. Not only did the Lions go undefeated in league play but six of the 10 matches were 3-0 sweeps. Only once -- on the road against Deer Valley on April 14 -- were the Lions taken to five sets by a BVAL opponent. The Wolverines won the fourth set 25-20 to force a fifth and decisive set. Liberty won that set 15-13 to win the match, then won each of its final four BVAL matches by 3-0 margins. “The team was very excited to win league,” junior Oliver Lyman said. “And everyone was very proud of each and every person on the team for doing their part to make this team successful.” It was a team effort for the Lions. The offense didn’t run through one player, but four seniors -- Christian Richardson, Gabe DeGuzman, Jesse Glenn, and Marcelo Bustamante. The quartet has played together since they were freshmen and are all threeyear varsity players.

During the Bay Valley Athletic League’s championship tournament in fall’s water polo season, the final matchups for both the girls and boys came down to Liberty and Heritage. The Lions won the girls event while the Patriots won the boys. With athletes back in the pool for swimming season in the spring, the results were strikingly similar. The league championship swim meet was held from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30. Just like during water polo season, Liberty and Heritage were first and second for both the girls and boys. And, as was the case with water polo, the Lions girls and the Patriots boys came out on top. The Liberty girls amassed 625 points while Heritage finished second with 551 points. Freedom (216), Deer Valley (211), Antioch (121) and Pittsburg (66) rounded out the standings. On the boys side, the Patriots were first with 587 points while the Lions were second with 463. Freedom (251) finished third, Antioch (134) came in fourth, Pittsburg (112) Deer Valley (107) rounded out the standings in sixth. Given that points are counted double, relays are essential to winning swim meets. That was the case for both the Liberty girls and Heritage boys. The Liberty girls won two of the three relays. Behind sophomore Alana Silva’s backstroke, junior Gisele Almarinez’s breaststroke, junior Olivia Sanchez’s butterfly and junior Brooke Kleven, the Lady Lions won the 200-yard medley relay in 1:53.66. They also won the 200 freestyle relay, with Sanchez, junior Elena Lazzaro, sophomore Ayers and Kleven touching first in 1:42.53. The Heritage quartet of senior Maria Avalos Paz, junior Summer Claibourne, freshman Megan Ogden and sophomore Natalia Avalos Paz won the 400 freestyle relay in 3:45.74, keeping Liberty from sweeping the

relays. The Patriots boys, though, did manage a sweep. Senior Jadon Giuliano, freshman Tyler Yee, junior Brandon Chang and freshman Nick Woolery won the 200 medley relay in 1:39.27. Senior Luke Pathe, sophomore Zach Lengyel, senior William Rocha and Yee won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:33.09 while Chang, Giuliano, Lengyel and Woolery won the 400 freestyle relay in 3:19.91. The individual events were similar. The Liberty girls won three of the four freestyle events. Kleven won the 50 (24.93) and 100 (54.62) races. In the 50, she led a Lions sweep of the top three spots, with Sanchez (25.63) and freshman Stephanie Fehr (26.79) finishing second and third. Ayers, meanwhile, won the 500 (5:29.91). Liberty Sophomore Inara Baker-Lauer (368.75 points) also won the girls diving. Deer Valley senior Diana Chan and Freedom junior Aimee Blackwood both starred in the water, as well. Chan won the 200 freestyle (1:52.35) and 100 backstroke (56.87). Blackwood also won two events, touching first in the 100 butterfly (59.65) and 200 individual medley (2:12.06). Avalos Paz (Maria) won the remaining girls event, touching first in the 100 breaststroke (1:11.31). Like the Liberty girls, the Heritage boys also won three of the four freestyle swims. Senior Zane LaBute (22.13) won the 50-yard sprint while Woolery (1:47.66) and Chang (4:45.22) won the 200 and 400, respectively. Chang also touched first in the 100 backstroke (52.84). The other Patriot boys to win an event were Giuliano in the 100 butterfly (53.00) and Yee in the 100 breaststroke (1:01.84). The remaining three boys events were all won by Lion sophomores. Luke Gunderman (51.44) won the 100 freestyle, Christian Ceja (2:07.45) won the 200 individual medley and Gavin Capelli (420.70 points) won the diving. Qualified swimmers will participate next in the North Coast Section Championships from Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7, at the Concord Community Pool.

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Delta Breeze lacrosse teams win three Delta Breeze Lacrosse squads won three of four games against the Livermore Phantom teams at Freedom High School on May 1 The 10U girls won a fun and challenging match, 14-11. Improvements in defense and offensive plays led by coaches Morning Dawn Johnson and Don Pryor made the difference in the game, with a nail-biting first half that had Livermore leading, 8-6. The Delta Breeze, however, pulled ahead in the second half, when Sophia Pistello scored another four goals after making three in the first half. Other great plays from Julianna Kellogg (three goals), and one goal each from Kori Romero, Sophia Bradley and Regina Maffia made the difference in this match. In the boys 10U match, great offense and defense plays from Asher Bosco, Wyatt Caraway, Joshua Dorsey, Jack Geis, Ethan Luna, Ryder Mayorga and Callahan Veach resulted in three scores each by Logan Caraway and Clayton Geiser, to give Delta Breeze a 6-5 win. In the 12U boys game, solid goaltending by Caden Kyle and field defense by Jax Apodaca, Kory Dake, Ethan Lind and

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They produced most of the team’s points, with all four logging over 100 kills on the season. Bustamante had 140, Richardson had 132, Glenn had 116 and DeGuzman had 104. DeGuzman and Bustamante also were their team’s primary assist men. DeGuzman led the team with 359 assists while Bustamante had 180. While the seniors filled up a lot of the statistics, their younger teammates were key contributors, as well -- especially on the defensive end. Junior Owen Wortinger led the way

Nolan Pryor held the Phantoms to four goals. On offense, a tremendous effort was made by Logan Caraway, Joshua Dorsey, Clayton Geiser, Nigel Green, Devin Pryor, Preston Sprague, Vincent Stephenson and London W-Allender. Though the offense worked hard, the well-disciplined Phantom defense kept Delta Breeze to one score each by Shane Hamilton and Noah Shappet in the 4-2 loss. In the boys 14U game, the Delta Breeze defense improved their play further with talented goaltending by Garner Plumlee (first half) and London W-Allender (second half), and with shots on goal kept in check by great defensive plays from Kory Dake, Ethan Lind, Nolan Pryor and Jaxon Salazar. The defense gave offensive players Luke Brown, Logan Caraway, Luke Geis and Preston Sprague time to move and pass the ball around the Delta Breeze field of play. With scores by Evan Lopez and Vincent Stephenson, the game was 2-2 at halftime. In the second half, goalie Garner Plumlee led Delta Breeze with five scores, followed by Harrison Johns with two, Evan Lopez with his second and Noah Shappet with one, in the victory for Delta Breeze.

with 86 blocks while sophomore Xavier Cordova was second on the team with 67. Lyman, meanwhile, led the team with 267 digs. All three impressed their coach with their improved play. “I wouldn’t so much say they surprised us as coaches as we could see the potential they have,” Bustamante said. “I would say I am proud of the hard work and commitment, which has led to the improvement we have seen.” “Oliver Lyman has stepped up as our libero and really improved throughout the

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The 10u Delta Breeze lacrosse team defeated Livermore last week.

season,” she added. “Owen Wortinger and Xavier Cordova stepped up as middles. This is Owen’s second season playing; his first was last year’s very abbreviated season. It is Xavier’s first season playing and he has picked up the game very quickly and became an integral part of our team very quickly.” Liberty finished the regular season with a 10-0 league record and a 20-8 mark overall. That was good enough for the No. 8 seed in the North Coast Section playoffs and a matchup against No. 9 Dublin. Unfortunately for the Lions, the season came to an

end there, with the Gaels winning 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-20). With the season coming to an end, the players were reflective on what they had accomplished. A unanimous feeling was pride at giving Liberty its first banner in boys volleyball. “It felt amazing to write history for Liberty,” senior Jason Henderson said. “And I am excited to continue being with the team.” His fellow senior, Ray Serana, was happy to be leaving on a high note. “What better way to go out.”

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Freedom High School wins North Coast Section stunt cheer championship to-head competition. Each team performs the same material with the same music during a fourquarter game. The games open with a coin flip, and the winning squad chooses one of six partner stunt routines it would like to perform alongside its opponent. Officials award a point to the team that performs the best routine. That gives the winning squad a chance to choose the second-quarter performance, which incorporates pyramids and basket tosses. The same rules apply to the third and fourth quarters, which highlight jumps, tumbling and a team routine. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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The Discovery Bay-based River Otters swim team is gearing up for its eighth season, and things are looking good. Led by veteran coach Cindi Coats, the Otters’ numbers are record-breaking this year, and the team hopes for another undefeated season. “We are going into this season with our largest team yet,” said team Board President Rick Pierce. “Registration was a huge success, with our team filling up after being open for only one week.” Pierce said the coaching staff passes its love of the sport onto its swimmers. Coats and her fellow coaches focus on breaking down the fundamentals of each stroke,

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A case of battery-in-progress that resulted in assault was reported on the 1700 block of Noia Avenue. ANTIOCH, April 30, 11:05 p.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity:

ANTIOCH April 27, 1:16 a.m. A case of a traffic stop was reported at W. 2nd Street and E Street. April 27, 2:12 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on the 700 block of Fulton Shipyard Road. April 27, 3:20 a.m. A case of assault was reported on the 0 Block of E. 19th Street. April 27, 6:46 a.m. A case of a fight was reported at E. 6th Street and A Street. April 27, 7:25 a.m. A case of a suspicious vehicle stop was reported on the 800 block of W. 2nd Street. April 27, 7:31 a.m. A case of vehicular burglary was reported on the 800 block of Basalt Way. April 27, 8:02 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 2300 block of G Street. April 27, 11:33 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported at Kirk Lane and Laurel Road. April 27, 12:51 p.m. A case of a hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on the 2900 block of Rio Grande Drive. April 27, 2:17 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 1700 block of Vineyard Drive. April 27, 2:21 p.m. A case of fraud was reported on the 3100 block of Filbert Street. April 27, 6:42 p.m A case of residential burglary that resulted in vandalism was reported on the 1100 block of James Donlon Boulevard. April 27, 7:01 p.m. A case of a fight that resulted in assault was reported on the 3300 block of Deer Valley Road. April 27, 8:56 p.m. A case of a hit-and-run with no injuries was reported at Country Hills Drive and Appaloosa Way. April 27, 10:21 p.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on the 2400 block of Shadow Lane. April 27, 10:47 p.m. A case of weapons brandishing was reported on the 1700 block of Noia Avenue. April 27, 10:54 p.m. A case of battery that resulted in assault was reported on the 1500 block of Sycamore Drive. April 27, 11:46 p.m. A case of a welfare check was reported on the 2100 block of Somersville Road. April 28, 2:02 a.m. A case of a hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on the 1000 block of W. 2nd Street. April 28, 2:48 a.m. A case of a missing person was reported on the 2700 block of D Street. April 28, 6:45 a.m. A case of a suspicious vehicle that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported on the 400 block of Fulton Shipyard Road. April 28, 7:30 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 2700 block of Bautista Street. April 28, 10:04 a.m. A case of a traffic accident with no injury was reported at Cavallo Road and Sunset Drive. April 28, 10:11 a.m. A case of a traffic accident with injury was reported at Lone Tree Way and Eagleridge Drive. April 28, 12:42 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported in the 5000 block of Deerspring Court.

April 28, 2:17 p.m. A case of shed burglary was reported on the 3500 block of Deer Valley Road. April 28, 3:16 p.m. A case of a fight that resulted in assault was reported on the 4300 block of Lone Tree Way. April 28, 3:58 p.m. A case of a shooting at an occupied residence/vehicle was reported on the 700 block of E. 18th Street. April 28, 8:31 p.m. A case of residential burglary that resulted in grand theft was reported on the 5100 block of Pioneer Way. April 29, 3:18 a.m. A case of an extra patrol that resulted in a warrant arrest was reported on the 2200 block of Sycamore Drive. April 29, 4:57 a.m. A case of a suspicious circumstance that resulted in aggravated assault was reported on the 2000 block of C Street. April 29, 8:12 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported on the 2300 block of Buchanan Road. April 29, 10:53 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported at Manzanita Way and Mahogany Way. April 29, 11:06 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in recovery of a stolen auto was reported on the 500 block of W. Madill Street. April 29, 1:37 p.m. A case of garage burglary was reported on the 0 block of Russell Drive. April 29, 2:02 p.m. A case of narcotics violations was reported at L Street and W. 2nd Street. April 29, 8:24 p.m. A case of residential burglary was reported on the 300 block of Burbank Road. April 29, 8:44 p.m. A case of battery that resulted in assault was reported on the 600 block of Wilbur Avenue. April 29, 11:30 p.m. A case of assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 1600 block of Bruce Street. April 30, 12:58 a.m. A case of assault was reported on the 1300 block of A Street. April 30, 9:40 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at Slatten Ranch Road and Wicklow Way. April 30, 12:03 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 1700 block of Lipton Street. April 30, 1:50 p.m. A case of auto theft was reported on the 3500 block of G Street. April 30, 3:04 p.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported on the 2100 block of Peppertree Way. April 30, 3:46 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on the 4100 block of Lone Tree Way. April 30, 4:47 p.m. A case of grand theft was reported on the 5700 block of Lone Tree Way. April 30, 5:19 p.m. A case of criminal threats that resulted in threats against a person was reported on the 2400 block of Horizon Lane. April 30, 8:19 p.m. A case of battery that resulted in assault was reported on the 4900 block of Timberbrook Way. April 30, 11:04 p.m. A case of assault was reported on the 2700 block of Wildflower Station Plaza. April 30, 11:05 p.m. A case of battery-inprogress that resulted in assault was reported on the 1700 block of Noia Avenue.

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A boy sustained non-life threatening injuries in a shooting on Grapevine Lane in Oakley on April 29. The juvenile suspect has turned himself in to authorities.

Boy injured in Oakley shooting Juvenile suspect turns himself in by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

OAKLEY The juvenile suspect in a shooting of a boy in Oakley on April 29 has turned himself into Oakley police, the agency said. The unidentified suspect was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, and booked into Contra Costa Juvenile Hall, Lt. Robert Roberts said. The shooting victim, whom police

didn’t identify because he is a minor, was not seriously injured in the incident on April 29 at about 10:40 p.m. on Grapevine Lane. Sgt. Collier said it’s believed that an argument preceded the shooting, but the relationship between the victim and suspect is unknown. He noted the suspected weapon used in the shooting was recovered inside a home, the suspected scene of the shooting. Police said four people, including the victim, immediately left the home when police arrived, but the suspect was nowhere to be found that night. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

584 pounds of medication dumped on Take Back Day Contra Costa County residents safely disposed of 584.2 pounds of unused, expired or unwanted medications in Brentwood and Antioch at last Saturday’s National Take Back Day. Brentwood police Officer Lindzie Laughridge said that figure is up from the 457.4 pounds collected at last year’s event. County residents were allowed to bring unwanted or unused drugs, Vape pens and other e-cigarette devices, to two locations in Brentwood and Antioch last Saturday, no questions asked. Local authorities were pleased with the response.

“Every pill collected, is a pill that will not fall into the wrong hands,’ Laughridge said via e-mail. “Surely the higher the amount the better, but we are happy to see that year after year this program has been successful in disposing of controlled substances.” According to Brentwood police, National Take Back Day aims to provide safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration said it collected and disposed of 744,082 pounds of prescription drugs nationwide.

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Editor: People die at California beaches all the time. So what can we do to prevent these deaths? The answer is simple: we can provide a swim test and require life jackets at our beaches. Many people die and or get seriously injured at California beaches per year, with the number of rescues getting up to 58,577, according to seecalifornia.com. This number needs to be brought down. We don’t want this many people getting injured and or killed at beaches. People could argue that lifejackets are unnecessary and that people just need to be more careful or not go in the water. People could also claim that they are too bulky and hot so they don’t want to wear them. Another reason is that people could not like the germs that could possibly transfer because of other people wearing them. This issue however is big, and something needs to be done about it. People should be able to go to beaches without fearing for their safety. Therefore, life jackets should be

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provided if not required at beaches if one is not able to pass a swim test given by a lifeguard. Overall, our state needs to make changes, such as providing lifejackets at beaches, to help with public safety and save lives.. Kayden Watts Discovery Bay

Legislators must fund suicide crisis services

Editor: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month, I am asking everyone to join us and demand #MoreForMentalHealth. I am doing more by calling on my legislators at the federal and state levels to support legislation that will fund the implementation of ‘988’ and the suicide and mental health crisis system across our nation, particularly for those in underserved communities. Currently, the National Suicide

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Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800273-8255 and it de-escalates the crises of tens of thousands of callers each day. On July 16, those in distress and those who support them will be able to reach the Lifeline through a simple 3-digit number: 988. By making the Lifeline more accessible through this shorter number, calls, texts, and chats to the Lifeline’s network of crisis call centers are expected to increase. It is vital that the federal government work with states to ensure callers in distress will have: 1) someone to call, 2) someone to come help, and 3) somewhere safe to go. We must act NOW to secure funding to equip call centers and community crisis response services throughout the country with the staff and resources to respond to everyone in crisis. Join me this month in urging our federal and state public officials to do #MoreForMentalHealth. You can start by visiting moreformentalhealth.org Together, we can help #StopSuicide. Aminata Dia Redwood City

Do parks make sense in a digital age?

Editor: As the cost of housing in the East Bay continues to rise, constructing parks in each neighborhood may no longer be the best option for taxpayers. Parks that are rarely used by commuters looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind add yearly costs. Just where are today’s adventure seekers turning? More and more Americans are delving into the Metaverse. Why go outside when you can simply don your VR headset and travel to Yellowstone National Park instantly? Worried about a lack of Vitamin D? They have a pill for that. COVID-19 is of no concern in this world, as Norton antivirus has you covered. Whereas physical parks can only offer allergies and local socialization, in the digital world distant friends are only a click away. With taxes, fuel costs, and inflation on the rise, the enjoyment of the Metaverse supersedes the need for the parks of the past. Wes Wade Oakley

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001782 The name of the business: Grocery Outlet of Oakley Located at: 3110 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): K&M Markets. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Matthew Amaro, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 24, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/23/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88059 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022.

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LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYTHE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/3/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale of the Trustor’s interest will be made to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States, payable at the time of sale in cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: LEWIS ALLUMS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Recorded 6/9/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0206579-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 6/1/2022 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $283,913.35 (estimated as of the first publication date) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1865 SANTA FE STREET OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037-125-012-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. The following statements; NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS and NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER are statutory notices for all one to four single family residences and a courtesy notice for all other types of properties. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Website http://www.nationwideposting. com/, using the file number assigned to this case 812W-019309. Information about post-

ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.nationwideposting.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 812W-019309 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. Date: 4/25/2022 PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Phone: 408-370-4030 5446 Thornwood Drive, Second Floor San Jose, California 95123 Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President NPP0401463 To: OAKLEY PRESS 05/06/2022, 05/13/2022, 05/20/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88067 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002240 The name of the business(es): Nictilay Interior Decor & Event Company Located at: 1760 Delta Meadows Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Weste. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/6/2022. Signature of registrant: Nicole Weste. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/12/2027 Oakley Press No. 030477 87989 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002311 The name of the business(es): Luma Builders Located at: 370 Myrtle Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luma Engineering Contractors Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/14/2022. Signature of registrant: Fernando Lopez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87964 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002331 The name of the business: Bills Auto And Truck Repair Located at: 155 O’Hara Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bill Dean Lancaster. This business is conducted by: An Individual.The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/1992. Signature of registrant: Bill Lancaster, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88011 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002607 The name of the business(es): Clean Sweep Signing Located at: 400 Del Antico Ave Unit 193 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Roger La Monte Broom 2. Jennifer Kristeen Broom. This business is conducted by: A Married

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: Names are: Daniel Gillaspy Staci Greeson Eboni Hatcher-Thomas The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 5/11/22 at 10:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 4/29/22 & 5/6/22 Run Dates The auction end date will be 5/11/22 at 10:00 am. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88003 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 2022. Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate Schedule Fiscal Years 2021/22 - 2026/27 Diablo Water District (DWD) will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at Diablo Water District’s office, 87 Carol Lane, Oakley, where the proposed adjusted water rate schedule for fiscal years 2021/22-2026/27 will be discussed. Due to an error by the District’s rate consultant, current water rates and bills are artificially low and do not cover the District’s cost of providing water to our customers. Public comments and written protests from property owners or ratepayers will be accepted at the Public Hearing or by delivery to the District at 87 Carol Lane, P.O. Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561, prior to the hearing date. The effective date of the new rates would be July 1, 2022. If you have any questions, please call (925) 625-6587. DIABLO WATER DISTRICT Daniel Muelrath, General Manager & Secretary. Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88077 Publish Dates: May 6, 2022. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Dashara Benson Hope Durham David Helland Nina Karleskind Rachel Macchia Nicholas Napolitano Nicholas Peterson Fred Schau Rachel Spiecker Angela Taylor Wanda Weaver All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor-Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: April 29, 2022 and May 6, 2022. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87999. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 812W-019309 Title Order No. 05944940 APN: 037-125-012-7 Property Address: 1865 SANTA FE STREET, OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (U.C.C. §6104, 6105) ESCROW #: 0126018105 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business address of the Seller(s) is/are: Huy Keng Ung and Ku Cheu 2059 Main Street Oakley, California 94561 The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: None The names and business address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Hong Meng Hoeung 2059 Main Street Oakley, California 94561 The assets to be sold are described in general as: All stock in trade, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other property And are located at: 2059 Main Street Oakley, California 94561 The business name used by the Seller(s) at those locations is: Donuts” The anticipated date of the bulk sale is: May 24, 2022 At the office of Old Republic Title Company @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520. The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is as follows: Old Republic Title Company @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520 or E-Fax to 925-265-9040 or Fax 925-3632276. The last day for filing claims shall be May 23, 2022 which is the business day before the sale date specified herein. Dated: April 27, 2022 Buyer(s): /S/ Hong Meng Hoeung 5/6/22 CNS-3581775# OAKLEY PRESS Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88075 Publish Dates: May 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002218 The name of the business(es): Community Staffing Resources Located at: 1820 Galindo Street, Suite 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: Nevada. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/21/2012. Signature of registrant: Judith L. Travers, Corporate Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/12/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88010 Publish dates: April 26, May 6, 13, 20, 2022.

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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

Alexis LaReine Dwyer. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2022. Signature of registrant: Alexis Dwyer, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/14/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael J Amthor 181687 East County Family Law Group SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Laurel La Rue Williams, Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos aka Laurie La Rue Roos aka Laurel La Rue Johnson CASE NUMBER: N22-0523 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Laurel La Rue Williams, Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos aka Laurie La Rue Roos aka Laurel La Rue Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Laurel La Rue Williams aka Laurel La Rue Roos b. aka Laurie La Rue Roos c. aka Laurel La Rue Johnson to Proposed Name: a. Laurel La Rue Johnson. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/26/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: March 10, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022

CA, 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Edgar G Ibarra. 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: EDGAR G IBARRA, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/21/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/20/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022

fied rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. 10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids. 11. Bidders’ Conference. A bidders’ conference will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at the following location: Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, CA 94513 to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is not mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend a mandatory bidders’ conference may be disqualified from bidding. CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: April 21, 2022. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88004 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 2022.

quest must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 5pm the day of the meeting will be: * distributed to the Planning Commission via email, * posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and * later summarized in the meeting minutes. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88094 Publish Dates: May 6, 2022.

While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 5 pm the day of the meeting will be: * distributed to the Planning Commission via email, * posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and * later summarized in the meeting minutes. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88095 Publish Dates: May 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002027 The name of the business(es): Rancho Cucamonga Luxury Homes Located at: 9375 Archibald Ave STE 103 In: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexis StappFu. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alexis Stapp-Fu, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/06/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/05/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002495 The name of the business(es): GUNJAN PATEL Located at: 2724 Buena Vista Ave, In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gunjan H Patel. 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: Gunjan Patel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/25/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002322 The name of the business(es): Dragon Dream Designs Located at: 600 Creekwood Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gina Elizabeth Garro. 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: Gina Garro, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/17/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002219 The name of the business(es): EL GRULLENSE GRO Located at: 2173 MARTIN WAY In: PITTSBURG, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JUAN S. GUERRERO. 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: Juan S. Guerrero, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/13/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/12/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002571 The name of the business(es): SMEED MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Located at: 201 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE E In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ILUMINA VENTURES INC. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: MICHAEL UADIALE, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/28/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002456 The name of the business(es): Millennium Auto Care Located at: 6700 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Seraj Enterprises Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/01/2020. Signature of registrant: Seraj Zazai, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002272 The name of the business(es): Vintage Vixyns Located at: 9316 Shearwater Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001630 The name of the business(es): Panda Soft Playground Located at: 496 Montecito Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amanda Marie Fisher. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Amanda Marie Fisher, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/18/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001989 The name of the business: BOYD REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Located at: 6170 BETHEL ISLAND RD In: BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BOYD PARTNERS 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 03/08/2019. Signature of registrant: JULIE JACKSON, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/05/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/04/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Karen J Shelp SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Karen Jodie Shelp, Lindsey Karen Shelp CASE NUMBER: N22-0678 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Karen Jodie Shelp & Lindsey Karen Shelp filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KAREN JODIE SHELP b. LINDSEY KAREN SHELP to Proposed Name: a. KAREN JODIE MAY b. LINDSEY KAREN MAY. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/15/2022 Time: 9:00 AM 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: April 05, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Rahel Mengesha SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Rahel Mengesha CASE NUMBER: N22-0680 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Rahel Mengesha filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Natalie Bella Mengesha to Proposed Name: a. Natalie Mengesha Lam. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/13/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on father. Need appearance by minor or her consent to name change. Date: April 7, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Anastasia Pavlovna Panina SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Anastasia Pavlovna Panina CASE NUMBER: N22-0709 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Anastasia Pavlovna Panina filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Anastasia Pavlovna Panina b. aka Anastasia P. Panina to Proposed Name: a. Anastasia Maximova. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/15/2022 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: April 15 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002383 The name of the business(es): Washington Enterprise Located at: 10 Rustic Ct. In: Oakley CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Get Tha Fork Outta Here BBQ. 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: Dorian Lisa Washington, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/120/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/19/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001840 1 The name of the business(es): AV Works Located at: 846 Darigold Way In: Oakley CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WMA Enterprise LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Wilfredo Arillo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/29/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/28/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002409 The name of the business(es): Gathering Grounds Coffee Co. Located at: 5265 Live Oak Ave B In: Oakley

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001869 The name of the business: Branch & Twine Located at: 346 Parkfield Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shannon Delaune. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Shannon Delaune, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 03/30/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 03/29/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2022-0002281 The name of the business(es): GARRY’S SMOKE SHOP Located at: 2190 MAIN ST In: OAKLEY CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GURMEJ SINGH. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/14/2022. Signature of registrant: GURMEJ SINGH, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/13/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Police Department Jail Cell Toilet/Sink Replacement Project (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at its Brentwood City Hall office, located at: 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers. On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Council Chambers will be open from 1:30 p.m. to exactly 2:00 p.m. to accept bids in person. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at the Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, CA 94513, and is described as follows: Replacement of six toilet/sink combinations in the jail cells at the Police Department. 2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 30 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about July 18, 2022, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “B”. 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://brentwoodca.prod.govaccess.org/government/ public-works/engineering-division/projectsbids-rfps. 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 speci-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 17, 2022, hold a public hearing to consider: A Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP 00-09-A1) application to allow modifications to the existing ARCO gas station and carwash located at 2250 Balfour Road (APN 010-100-037). A mitigated negative declaration (MND) was prepared for the original project approval in 2001 in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the impacts of the proposed project fall within the scope of the original MND. A CEQA consistency analysis for the proposed project was prepared, which found that the proposed project would not create any impacts beyond those anticipated in connection with the original project. Therefore, the previously-approved MND remains valid and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, which identifies the requirements for which subsequent analysis, no further environmental review is required. Applicant: Harbor Petroleum Inc. / Gurmeer Uppal Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner, Jennifer Hagen [(925) 5165135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the Planning Commission meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The re-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 17, 2022, hold a public hearing to consider: A Conditional Use Permit application (CUP 21-008) to locate and operate an unmanned wireless communications facility and add a 12-foot height extension to an existing PG&E lattice tower for New Cingular Wireless/AT&T, to allow for 12 new antennas, RRH/RRUs, and a ground based equipment enclosure, along with other ancillary equipment, to be located east of the Trilogy community, adjacent to the PG&E substation and west of State Route 4 (APN 010-050-002). The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities) in that it consists of the construction of a new small facility or structure and only minor modifications are being made to existing facilities or structures. Applicant: Matt Moore, Complete Wireless Consulting Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Sarah Yuwiler [(925) 5165136 or syuwiler@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the Planning Commission meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail

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-2022-0002098 The name of the business: Mr. Mike Car Detailing Located at: 4945 Kushner Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael 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: Michael Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/6/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88060 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002266 The name of the business: FEJILIGT MEDI-TRANSPORT Located at: 1111 James Donlon Blvd, Apt 1119 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Arthur Sieku Jakpor 2. Evelyn Onome Jakpor. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Arthur Jakpor, Co-owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/13/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87994 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002334 The name of the business(es): Redwood Landscaping Services Located at: 3028 Sunflower Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Omar Montoya. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/4/2022. Signature of registrant: Omar Montoya, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87996 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002414 The name of the business(es): Game Over Towing Located at: 2313 Johns Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Salvador Saldana. 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: Saldana Salvador, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/20/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88084 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002488 The name of the business(es): FAMILY LIVING CARE HOME Located at: 5158 CARRIAGE WAY In: ANTIOCH, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BEST CARE ADVANTAGE LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY. 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: EMMANUEL OYELEKE-PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/25/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88030 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022.

related costs of CFD No. 2004-1, all as further described in Resolution No. 2021-22-44; and WHEREAS, the Board, subsequent to the completion of said hearing, adopted Resolution No. 2021-22-44 which called a special election within the territory proposed to be annexed into CFD No. 2004-1 for April 13, 2022, on the proposition of authorizing the levy of such Special Taxes (“Proposition”); and WHEREAS, on April 13, 2022, an election was held within the proposed Annexation No. 2022-1 territory in which the eligible voters approved, by more than two-thirds (2/3) vote, the Proposition of levying such Special Taxes, which election was canvassed by the adoption of Resolution No. 2021-22-45 on April 13, 2022; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the Board adopted Resolution No. 202122-45 on April 13, 2022, which annexed the designated Annexation No. 2022-1 territory into CFD No. 2004-1; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section By the passage of this Ordinance, the Board authorizes the levy of the Special Taxes on property within Annexation No. 2022-1 to Community Facilities District 12 pursuant to the formula set forth in the RMA, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference, in an amount necessary to pay all amounts payable with respect to the bonded indebtedness and other obligations, and to finance, refinance and/or fund the facilities to benefit the property within the boundaries of Annexation No. 2022-1, which boundaries are described in Resolution No. 2021-22-38 and No. 2021-22-45. Section The Board is hereby further authorized each year, by resolution, to determine the rate of such Special Taxes and amount to be levied for the next fiscal year, except that the Special Tax rate to be levied shall not exceed the maximum rate(s) set forth in Exhibit “A.” Section To the extent provided in the RMA, properties or entities of the State, federal or other local governments shall be exempt from the above authorized Special Taxes except that when property not otherwise exempt from the above authorized Special Taxes levied pursuant to the Act is acquired by a public entity through a negotiated transaction, or by gift or devise, the above authorized Special Taxes shall, notwithstanding this Ordinance, continue to be levied on the property acquired and shall be enforceable against the public entity that acquired such property. Any property within CFD No. 20041 that is conveyed to a public school district for use as a public school site will be subject to the applicable provisions of State law, the Act and the RMA. Section No other properties or entities are exempt from the above authorized Special Taxes unless the properties or entities are expressly exempted in Resolution No. 202122-38, No. 2021-22-44 and No. 2021-22-45 and the RMA. Section All of the collections of the above authorized Special Taxes shall be used as provided for in the Act and as set forth in Resolution No. 2021-22-45. Section The above authorized Special Taxes may be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected and may be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure, sale, and lien priority in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes, or another procedure as may be adopted by the Board. Section The Contra Costa County Tax Collector may deduct reasonable administration costs incurred in collecting the above authorized Special Tax. Section As a cumulative remedy, if any amount levied pursuant thereto as Special Taxes for payment of bond interest or principal together with any penalties and other charges accruing under this Ordinance of the District are not paid when due, the Board may, not later than four (4) years after the due date of the last installment of principal, order that the same be collected by an action brought in the superior court to foreclose any lien therefor. Section The President and the Secretary of the Board shall sign this Ordinance and the Secretary of the Board shall cause a summary of the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the boundaries of the District. Section This Ordinance relating to the levy of the Special Taxes shall take effect thirty (30) days after adoption hereof. ORDAINED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 2022. The Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: AYES: G. Hack; A. Hernandez; E. Householder; C. Lewis; M. Rocha NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None EXHIBIT “A”: RMA - The RMA is on file at the District’s Business Office and available for public inspection upon request. The foregoing is a summary of Ordinance No. 2021-22-46 and is not intended to, nor does

it, contain all of the information set forth in that Ordinance. Reference is hereby made to the text of the Ordinance itself, which is available for public inspection at the School District’s Business Offices. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88042 Publish Dates: May 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002517 The name of the business: Three Lights Electric Located at: 2814 Countrywood Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joel Eduardo Morales Guerra. 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: Joel Eduardo Morales Guerra, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/26/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88064 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY ORDINANCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code Sections 53316, 53339.8, 53340 and 36933, that the Board of Trustees of the Antioch Unified School District, acting as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the Antioch Unified School District, has adopted Ordinance No. 2021-22-46 providing for the levy and collection of authorized special taxes upon territory annexed into Community Facilities District No. 2004-1. A summary of Ordinance No. 2021-22-46 is set forth below: Date: April 27, 2022 By: /s/ Stephanie Anello Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Antioch Unified School District SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-22-46 ORDINANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN TERRITORY ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 WHEREAS, the Antioch Unified School District (“School District”) is a public school district organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of California (“State”); and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of the School District previously took actions to create a community facilities district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (“Act”), such community facilities district being designated as Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the Antioch Unified School District (“CFD No. 2004-1”); and WHEREAS, the Board established CFD No. 2004-1 by adopting Resolution No. 200304-36 on April 14, 2004 (“Resolution of Formation”), pursuant to the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Board, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, authorized the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2004-1 (“Special Taxes”) pursuant to an approved Rate and Method of Apportionment of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of Antioch Unified School District (“RMA”); and WHEREAS, the RMA and the Special Taxes of CFD No. 2004-1 were approved at a combined special tax and bond election conducted within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 on May 3, 2004; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 53340 of the California Government Code, the Board, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, adopted a special tax ordinance on December 8, 2004 providing for the levy of the Special Taxes on taxable properties within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2022, the Board, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2004-1, adopted Resolution No. 2021-2238 stating its intention to annex designated territory into CFD No. 2004-1 pursuant to the provisions of the Act (in certain cases referred to herein as “Annexation No. 2022-1”); and WHEREAS, on April 13, 2022, this Board conducted and completed a noticed hearing as required by the law and by the Act relative to the proposed annexation of designated territory into CFD No. 2004-1 and the Special Taxes proposed to be to be levied on the territory proposed to be annexed into CFD No. 2004-1 to acquire, construct, expand, relocate, rehabilitate or pay lease payments on public facilities authorized to be financed through CFD No. 2004-1 (collectively, the “Facilities”), or pay for any authorized bonded indebtedness or other debt or securities and

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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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your Self-storage unit contents of the following sale date has been postponed, and, if applicustomers containing household and other cable, the rescheduled time and date for the goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart sale of this property, you may call 800-280to satisfy a lien on May 12, 2022 at ap- 2832 for information regarding the trustee’s prox. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 sale or visit this internet website http:// Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) www.qualityloan.com, using the file number 526-4580: Stephanie Meadows, Tasune assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: Sharp, Krista Nuxoll, Bradford Raymer, CA-20-882640-CL. Information about postAdrienne Pryor, Misha Peterson, Ciara ponements that are very short in duration or Turner, Rachelle Reed. Antioch Press No. that occur close in time to the scheduled sale 06-1617 88007 Publish Dates: April 29, May may not immediately be reflected in the tele6, 2022. phone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement inNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE formation is to attend the scheduled sale. TS No. CA-20-882640-CL Order No.: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to DS7300-20001454 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UN- purchase this property after the trustee aucDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/12/2005. UN- tion pursuant to Section 2924m of the CaliLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR fornia Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. buyer,” you can purchase the property if you IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- match the last and highest bid placed at the TURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auc- you may be able to purchase the property if tion sale to the highest bidder for cash, ca- you exceed the last and highest bid placed at shier’s check drawn on a state or national the trustee auction. There are three steps to bank, check drawn by state or federal credit exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 union, or a check drawn by a state or federal hours after the date of the trustee sale, you savings and loan association, or savings as- can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet sociation, or savings bank specified in Section website http://www.qualityloan.com, using 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to the file number assigned to this foreclosure do business in this state, will be held by duly by the Trustee: CA-20-882640-CL to find the appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the without covenant or warranty, expressed or amount of the last and highest bid, and the implied, regarding title, possession, or en- address of the trustee. Second, you must send cumbrances, to pay the remaining principal a written notice of intent to place a bid so that sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of the trustee receives it no more than 15 days Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must subas provided in the note(s), advances, under mit a bid so that the trustee receives it no the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest there- more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If on, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenfor the total amount (at the time of the initial ant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably consider contacting an attorney or appropriestimated to be set forth below. The amount ate real estate professional immediately for may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFI- advice regarding this potential right to purCIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TO- chase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any TAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): David Martin liability for any incorrectness of the property and Irma Street husband and wife as joint address or other common designation, if any, tenants Recorded: 9/1/2005 as Instrument shown herein. If no street address or other No. 2005-0332534-00 of Official Records in common designation is shown, directions to the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA the location of the property may be obtained County, California; Date of Sale: 5/24/2022 at by sending a written request to the benefi9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill ciary within 10 days of the date of first publiCommunity Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, cation of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is Room Amount of unpaid balance and other unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the charges: $301,747.84 The purported proper- sale shall be entitled only to a return of the ty address is: 124 BROOKSIDE DR, ANTIOCH, monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068-332-010- Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The 5 Legal Description: Please be advised that purchaser shall have no further recourse the legal description set forth on the Deed of against the Trustor, the Trustee, the BenefiTrust is in error. The legal description of the ciary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Benefiproperty secured by the Deed of Trust is more ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” discharged through bankruptcy, you may as attached hereto. Lot 10, Map of Subdivi- have been released of personal liability for sion 4335, filed April 18, 1973, Map Book this loan in which case this letter is intended 156, Page 22, Contra Costa County Records. to exercise the note holders right’s against Excepting therefrom: Rights reserved in the the real property only. Date: Quality Loan deed from Stanley William Davison, recorded Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S March 4, 1970, Book 6077, Official Records, San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON Page 359, as follows:”A fifty per cent (50%) SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280interest in and to all oil, gas, casinghead gas, 2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and all com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext chemical gas, now or hereafter found, situat- 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CAed or located in all or any part of the lands 20-882640-CL IDSPub #0178037 described, more than five hundred feet (500’) 4/29/2022 5/6/2022 5/13/2022 Antioch below the surface thereof, together with the Press No. 06-1617 87998 Publish Dates: April right to slant drill for and remove all or any of 29, May 6, 13, 2022. said oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons or chemical gas lying beFICTITIOUS BUSINESS low a depth of more than five hundred feet NAME STATEMENT (500’) below the surface thereof, and the File No. F-2022-0001790 The name of the right to grant leases for all or any of said pur- business(es): East Bay Chem-Dry Located poses, but without any right whatsoever to at: 3599 Halifax Way In: Concord, CA 94520, is enter upon the surface of said lands within hereby registered by the following owner(s): five hundred feet (500’) vertical distance be- 1. James LaFontaine 2. Troy LaFontaine. This low the surface thereof. Grantor and his suc- business is conducted by: A General Partnercessors or assigns further agree not to lease, ship. The registrant commenced to transact sell, or otherwise convey any interest in said business under the fictitious business name oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other or names listed above on 3/25/2022. Sighydrocarbons and chemical gas and also nature of registrant: James LaFontaine. This agree they will not enter upon the surface of statement was filed with the County Clerk of said lands within five hundred (500’) feet Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2022 by vertical distance below the surface thereof Deputy Clerk Expires 3/24/2027 Brentwood for the purpose of exploration and/or extrac- Press No. 02-1273 87984 Publish dates: April tion of those minerals mentioned above.” 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you FICTITIOUS BUSINESS should understand that there are risks inNAME STATEMENT volved in bidding at a trustee auction. You File No. F-2022-0001932 The name of the will be bidding on a lien, not on the property business(es): THRUHIM CO. Located at: 560 itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auc- Ash St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regtion does not automatically entitle you to free istered by the following owner(s): Lydia Manila. and clear ownership of the property. You This business is conducted by: An Individual. should also be aware that the lien being auc- The registrant commenced to transact business tioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the under the fictitious business name or names highest bidder at the auction, you are or may listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lydia be responsible for paying off all liens senior to Manila, Owner. This statement was filed with the the lien being auctioned off, before you can County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March receive clear title to the property. You are en- 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/2027 couraged to investigate the existence, priori- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88008 Publish ty, and size of outstanding liens that may ex- dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. ist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS either of which may charge you a fee for this NAME STATEMENT information. If you consult either of these re- File No. F-2022-0002022 The name of the sources, you should be aware that the same business(es): NoMaD VF&P Located at: lender may hold more than one mortgage or 611 Mission Fields Lane In: Brenwood, CA deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO 94513, is hereby registered by the followPROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on ing owner(s): Noah Michael Daubin. This

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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: Noah Michael Daubin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 6, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/5/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88061 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 29, 2022.

Located at: 323 E. Leland Rd. In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shamonica Charise Gordon. 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: Shamonica C. Gordon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 88017 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Allan Cayanan. Irish Marie Alcantara-Cayanan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Allan Cayanan. Irish Marie Alcantara-Cayanan. CASE NUMBER: N22-0781 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Allan Cayanan. Irish Marie Alcantara-Cayanan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cameron Ashton Alcantara-Cayanan b. Caleb Alexander Alcantara-Cayanan c. Irish Marie Alcantara-Cayanan to Proposed Name: a. Cameron Ashton Cayanan b. Caleb Alexander Cayanan c. Irish Marie Cayanan 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: 6/27/2022 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: April 28, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88065 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002086 The name of the business(es): Surenda’s Cleaning Services Located at: 297 Alta St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Surenda Angelica Ortega 2. Ramon Eduardo Ortega. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Surenda A Ortega, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/6/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87988 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002090 The name of the business(es): The Greener Side Located at: 12250 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martrin John Munoz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Martin Munoz, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/6/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87899 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002109 The name of the business: Old Pool Guys Located at: 275 Sherwood Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. James Machado 2. Lynn Machado. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022. Signature of registrant: James E. Machado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/7/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87906 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002311 The name of the business(es): Luma Builders Located at: 370 Myrtle Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luma Engineering Contractors Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/14/2022. Signature of registrant: Fernando Lopez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87964 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002264 The name of the business(es): City By The Bay Developers Located at: 1021 Pear Tree Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Petrus Johannes Josephus Van Luffelen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/6/2021. Signature of registrant: Peter Van Luffelen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87985 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002280 The name of the business(es): 1. BDCI PUBLIC ADJUSTERS LLC 2. BDCI PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Located at: 1261 Locust St, #12 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BDCI PUBLIC ADJUSTERS LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/19/2019. Signature of registrant: MCLENDON, GREGORY, President-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87990 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002309 The name of the business(es): Uniquely Flawed in Yeshua

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002317 The name of the business(es): Salt & Fig Marketplace Located at: 225 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lenna Marie Billeci. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/10/22. Signature of registrant: Lenna M Billeci, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 88062 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002395 The name of the business(es): Net Picker 2000 Located at: 801 Walker Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Francisco G. Sacramento. 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: Francisco G. Sacramento. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/19/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88033 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Yang Gao SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Yang Gao and Qiguo Zhang CASE NUMBER: N22-0644 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yang Gao and Qiguo Zhang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JENNY GAOYING ZHANG to Proposed Name: GIANNA GAOYING ZHANG. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/3/22 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/6/22 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87886 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Albert Fahnbulleh SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Albert Fahnbulleh and Kula Fahnbulleh CASE NUMBER: N16-0617 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Albert Fahnbulleh and Kula Fahnbulleh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Albertlean Prayer Vah to Proposed Name: Godiva Prayer Vah. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/26/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/4/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87958 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Perla Garcia SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Perla Garcia CASE NUMBER: N22-0439 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Perla Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eduardo Jr Diaz Garcia to Proposed Name: Eduardo Jr Diaz. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/13/22 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on Father. Date: 3/1/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87878 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: QING HUAI MU SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: QING HUAI MU CASE NUMBER: N220394 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner QING HUAI MU filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. QING HUAI MU to Proposed Name: QING MU. 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: 6/3/22 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: February 8, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88081 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022.

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biggest case in the department’s history, according to Chief Paul Beard, stressing the department’s need for public assistance after three months of “exhaustive” search efforts by a handful of officers on the case. “We have simply run out of investigative leads,” Beard said, explaining the importance of assistance from the public. “We have literally searched land, sea and air for Alexis.” As part of the effort to seek information from the public, a $10,000 reward has been established by the city of Oakley. Police have also set up a tip line for the public to share any potential information they may have. According to Horn, all tips are treated as credible and followed up on “to the point of exhaustion.” Despite the new information from the press conference, police said they are still unable to make public all the evidence they have gathered due to the ongoing na-

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ture of the investigation. Horn declined to comment about questions regarding Oakley police officers searching in Pioneer as well as whether police triangulated Gabe’s smartphone in an effort to find her. On May 3, Alexis’ father, Gwyn Gabe, provided an update on social media regarding the search efforts in Pioneer. “Recently we have had a lot of questions and postings regarding the police searches in Pioneer, CA,” he wrote. “We are asking all followers/supporters to please stay away from the area of Defender Grade Road and Pioneer Creek Road as to not interfere with police operations.” Gwyn had also spoken at the April 28 event, thanking the community for its support and urging the public to continue helping in the investigation. “We are pleading to whomever has information regarding Alexis’ disappearance to please come forward,” he said. “Help us bring her back home. We need our daughter back.”

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have to go before the county and the (council) and present a plan and get that approved. It will be a big public forum of whatever happens out there. This is just some quick work I need to do to save the building.” Though the council does not have land-use authority, its recommendation is considered by the county when issuing permits for work and development. In this case, the council voted 3-1 to approve the application submitted by owner Vera Cort. Chairperson Linda Thuman made the sole vote against approval over concerns the work be in line with the building’s status on the National Register of Historic Places. “I am very supportive of efforts to restore Byron Hot Springs,” said Thuman. “I am looking for some input for the historic aspect – because it is a historical site – and I did not see that on the application.” With this first hurdle overcome, the application still must go through many other stakeholders to receive final approval. The Byron Hot Springs hotel building and surrounding property are historically significant for a number of reasons. Local historian Carol Jensen literally wrote the

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Gabe was first reported missing on Jan. 27 after failing to return home the previous evening. According to police, she had left the family’s apartment at about 6:30 p.m. after a brief phone conversation with a friend. Police received the case on Jan. 28 and began interviewing key witnesses. Oakley police have been assisted in the investigation by several local law enforcement agencies, such as Antioch police, according to Beard. The FBI has also been in contact with police as recently as this week, he said. Over the course of the three months Gabe has been missing, volunteers have organized search efforts with help from the KlaasKids Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists with missing persons cases nationwide. The foundation began to assist in investigations in February before announcing they would “temporarily suspend” search efforts in early April due to a lack of leads and safety concerns.

book on the property and said its eventual development could signal a renaissance for Byron. “It is very important for the cities of East Contra Costa County to have the benefit of money and economic development, and certainly 160 acres in the middle of Byron, right along the railroad line for which there are transportation plans, will be beneficial,” Jensen said. “There are great opportunities here in terms of land, history, openness, the addition to the community as opposed to a drag on the infrastructure, the potential is great, at all levels. Once, Byron Hot Springs was famous and people loved it and came from around the world to visit, and bringing back something that was so successful then and could be successful now in a 21st century sense would be fabulous.” Jensen is chair of the county’s historical landmarks committee and is a member of the East Contra Costa Historical Society. Her interest in Byron Hot Springs is more than scholarly; she actually has a postcard her grandfather sent from the hotel to his family in Livermore during a stay there. During its history, the hot springs on the property were known and used by Native Americans, Spanish settlers, Mexican ranchers, and pioneers during the John

Marsh era. The Federal Land Commission became involved once California became a state in 1850, and then Risden Iron Works of San Francisco surveyed, mapped, fenced and improved the springs. The property saw the first nonagricultural commercial development in East County, and people from all over would come to drink the medicinal waters. Once the hotel went there, it was one of only a few 5-star hotels in the state in 1906, and by the 1920s, it was a popular spot for celebrities, business tycoons and other wealthy patrons. The history of the building took a darker turn during World War II when it served as a secret military interrogation facility for Japanese prisoners of war before they were shipped to camps in the Midwest for the duration of the fighting. Now the building has fallen victim to time, the elements and vandals. “Everyone is excited about this building; it needs to be saved,” Cort said. “I want to save the historic building, but I need to do something right now to save it from collapsing … I don’t have a timeline, I’m not even 100% sure they will approve it, but I look forward to hopefully getting some work done.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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ule free telehealth appointments and prescriptions for treatment, if medically appropriate. Most people 12 and older can get a prescription for antiviral medication that reduces the risk of serious illness or death, but it works best within 48 hours of a positive test result. Call 1-877-661-6230 if you test positive to make an appointment for a free same-day consultation. CCH also issued a health advisory to medical providers urging them to ensure that all county residents who test positive for COVID-19 have timely access to medicine if appropriate for the patient’s health background. In coming weeks, CCH will add more efforts to reduce the number of preventable COVID-19 deaths, intended to reduce spread of the virus in the community, save lives through early testing and treatment, and to address social inequities that place many residents at higher risk of dying from COVID-19. “There are stark differences in CO-

VID mortality rates between our wealthiest, healthiest neighborhoods and those with significant challenges to community health,” said Gilbert Salinas, CCH Chief Equity Officer. “Path to Zero helps us to sharpen our focus on our most vulnerable communities.” The Path to Zero campaign will be informed by a mortality review team of medical experts who will analyze the county’s COVID-19 deaths to better un-

According to Horn, there are no plans for the Klaas foundation to continue with search efforts. He praised the foundation for helping to “galvanize” the community but noted nothing fruitful had come from search efforts. Following the press conference, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton issued a statement about the case on April 29. “Along with so many across Contra Costa County and the country, my heart is with Alexis Gabe and her parents, Gwyn and Rowena Gabe,” she said. “My office has been working closely with the lead investigating agencies, Oakley Police Department, and Antioch Police Department on this ongoing investigation.” Police encourage anyone with information regarding Alexis Gabe to call their tip line at 925-625-7009 or to email alexistips@ci.oakley.ca.us. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

derstand possible missed opportunities to access care and treatment, and to prevent deaths more effectively. Mortality review is a medical best practice used to fight many other diseases, including tuberculosis and HIV. “We already know many of the steps we need to reduce preventable deaths in our county,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Contra Costa’s Health Officer. “This approach allows us to fine-tune our efforts to ensure

we provide maximum benefit where it is needed the most.” The mortality review process will help CCH develop an evidence-based description of what a “preventable” COVID-19 death looks like – typically one in which the patient did not have access or did not use some of the means available to reduce risk of serious illness or death as the result of infection. As of April 29, 1,302 people in Contra Costa County have died from COVID-19. Among counties with 1 million or more residents, Contra Costa has one of the lowest per-capita COVID mortality rates in the nation, with 112 recorded deaths due to the virus per 100,000 population, statistics show. But mortality rates varied greatly within the county, with mortality rates in the census tracts of the county’s healthiest areas, as identified by California’s Healthy Places Index, as much as five times lower than rates in neighborhoods with the most challenges to community health. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

Friday, May 6 Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza. The event, from 5 to 9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including desserts and beer on May 6. Event officials say that when COVID restrictions have eased, it’s possible that other family-friendly activities will recommence, like free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

Mom’s Night Out in Brentwood

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition is hosting a free Mom’s Night Out on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. Check-in from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 238 Oak Street, at Shannon Wight Photography located inside Wild at Hart to start the Mom’s Night Out with a photo opportunity with flowers from Sam & Syd. Attendees will receive a “walking card” showing all the treats, sips and specials just for them.This event is free and the organization looks forward to seeing attendees and showering them with special treatment. At least 14 downtown shops will have special offerings like: treats, special sales, sips, giveaways and flowers. For more information, follow @downtownbrentwood on Instagram.

Saturday, May 7 Free worm composting workshop

A free virtual worm composting workshop will be offered by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to make your own worm compost. Vermicomposting (“vermi” is Latin for “worm”) is the process of using worms to process organic food waste into nutrient-rich soil. Email Maureen Parkes at maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us or call 925-655-2909 to register. This event will be hosted live online via Zoom. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link once they are registered. To learn more about recycling or composting, visit https://www.cccrecycle.org/

Interfaith Ukrainian Peace Concert

An Interfaith Ukrainian Peace Concert sponsored by the Ukrainian -American Coordinating Council, the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and the Interfaith Peace Project, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 2200 Country Hills Drive in Antioch. There will be Ukrainian singers and dancers, an organist, professional trumpeter, Jewish Cantor, Filipino choral group and more. The event is free with Goodwill donations accepted. All proceeds go to refugee assistance. For more information, contact Walter Ruehlig at 925-864-0314.

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.

DIG Annual Plant Sale

Delta Informal Gardeners is hosting a plant sale on Saturday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 700 Creek Road in Brentwood. A wide selection of beautiful, healthy plants at great prices (annuals and perennials $3-$7) will be on sale. Only cash or local checks will be accepted. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection. For more information, visit deltainformalgardeners.org.

Sunday, May 8 Brentwood Inspired Living Center Presents Christopher Brown The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to

consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Christopher Brown at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live. The virtual talk is from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The talk is titled “It Takes a Village.” Brown believes It takes a village to grow a person, to provoke them, to encourage them, and to challenge them to be the very best they can be. For more information, or to view the presentation, visit https://www.facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org.

Monday, May 9 Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses

Nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes begin May 9. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of CNA training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction.secure. force.com/apply/HCP. For more information on what the Antioch center offers, email Marsharee@ opportunityjunction.org.

Wednesday, May 11 Pittsburg Career Fair

Pittsburg Adult Education Center (1151 Stoneman Ave.) is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet in person with the area’s employers and learn about the positions, salaries, and benefits being offered. Registration is not required. Just show up “dressed to impress” and remember to bring a few copies of your resume – not always needed, but good to have if requested.

Tuesday, May 17 Free gardening presentation

A free gardening presentation focused on maintaining a vegetable garden will take place on Tuesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the Rivertown Demonstration Garden, 1201 West 10th St. in Antioch. Attendees can learn how to maximize yields andminimize problems in their vegetable gardens. Come for expert advice on choosing the right varieties for your location and size garden, creating healthy soil and much more. Check https://bit.ly/3KDHdVm for more information.

Saturday, May 21 Eighth Annual Regatta

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

Thursday, May 26 Free Senior Health Resource Fair

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center at 193 Griffith Lane is hosting a free Senior Health & Resource Fair on May 26 from 1-4 p.m. These are just some of the services offered at the fair will include COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots; financial retirement planning; health screening services; programs on how to save on utilities and natural healing. For more information, call 925-516-5380 or visit https://bit.ly/3MKxdv3.

Rotary Club of Brentwood Whiskey Walk

The Brentwood Rotary Club is hosting a whiskey walk at Del Luna Ranch (7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood) on Thursday, May 26 from 6 to 8

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Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net /calendar p.m. Attendees can taste a variety of whiskeys, Kentucky bourbons, scotches and more from local distilleries and others around the world, including ones in Ireland, Scotland and Japan. Tastings can be paired with cheeses and meats provided by Sweet Pear Grazing. Tickets include five tastings, cheese pairing, a $500 door prize raffle ticket, and more. Food will also be provided by Hella Mas Tacos for purchase. Limited Wine will be available for non-whiskey drinkers. The cost is $60. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3vyiFci

Ongoing Events

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// www.brentwoodrotary94513.com. Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley.com.

California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting

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

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.

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 fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the Kaleidoscope Sacred Garden behind the Byron United Methodist Church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron) For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Community Resource Classes

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

Oakley 4-H Club

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

Splashball classes

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

Summer Water Polo

The extended summer season of LamorindaBrentwood Water Polo began in May. 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.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

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

Free ESL Classes

The nonprofit organization Opportunity Junction hosts free online English as a Second Language course online through Zoom on Monday and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m. The classes are intended to help attendees learn to speak, write and read in English or improve their English. For more information, call 925-776-1133. To apply, visit https://sforce.co/3KdEfac

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 40 local makers, entertainment, family fun and kids activities. For more information, visit Instagram and Facebook @themakersboulevard.

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delicacies have sprouted. Be it Mexican, Vietnamese, American, Chinese, Japanese, Southern, Italian, or others, East County carries a vast and plentiful amount of food variety. Here are some restaurants with delicious food in the local area: Sweeney’s Restaurant - For those who favor Italian, this is the place for you. Located in downtown Brentwood, Sweeney’s is the place to go for a lovely sit-down dinner. Be it for an anniversary, birthday, or simple celebration, Sweeney’s offers a fine dining experience for decent prices paired with great Italian food. Sweeney’s is located at 301 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.sweeneysgrill.com. Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill - Once more, for the fans of Italian cuisine, Cap’s is an option when choosing where to go for Friday Date Night. With delicious pasta, meat dishes, calzones, fish dishes and desserts, Cap’s is a fabulous place to go for a fabulous time. Their Banana Fosters are flaming good and their pasta is so tasty it’s

pre-pasta-rous. Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill is at 144 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.capsrestaurant.com. Zephyr Grill & Bar - American food could easily be described as hearty and filling. If you’re looking for something that meets these standards, check out Zephyr Grill & Bar in downtown Brentwood on First Street. An upscale dining experience with a comfortable atmosphere, Zephyr is perfect for an evening date or friendly sitdown burger. With tasty food and alcohol, it is a good place to have a good time with a good meal. Zephyr Grill and Bar is at 613 First St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.zephyrgrillbrentwood.com. Shirasoni - Dinner and a show is always a great combination. With the options of regular table dining or sitting in front of a grill, Shirasoni is a knockout choice. The staff is friendly and the food is marvelous, ensuring that you are bound to have a great time as you enjoy your meal. Located on Lone Tree Way across the street from Chili’s, Shirasoni is a fabulous place to try delicious PanAsian cuisine. Shirasoni is at 6367 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.shirasonirestaurant.com/brentwood. Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill - If you ever want to head to the bar on a Friday night to watch the Warriors dominate the court, consider Tailgaters. With great food, good drinks, and a friendly staff, one

is sure to have an awesome experience at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill. Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill is at 8065 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.tailgaterssportsbars.com. Jerry’s Hot Dogs & Gyros - One often finds themselves lost between eating a hot dog and eating a Gyro. Well, one must look no further than Jerry’s to fix this conflict. With tasty hot dogs and even more delicious Gyros, Jerry’s Hot Dogs and Gyros has wonderful food and fabulous service. Jerry’s Hot Dogs and Gyros is at 380 West Country Club Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/JerrysHotDogs01. Digger’s Diner - If you’ve never had the coffin burger, then good on you, as this meal has defeated more people than people have defeated burgers. Digger’s has juicy burgers and a friendly staff, with a menu that is sure to make you die from deliciousness. If you fancy the challenge, check out Digger’s for their coffin burger and see if you have what it takes. Digger’s Diner is at 2261 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.diggersdiners.com. Vic Stewart’s - When looking for a place to celebrate or simply have a fun Friday date night, consider going to Vic Stewart’s. They make a mean steak dinner that is sure to have your mouth watering and your wallet opening. With an efficient

staff and a great chef in the back, the meal you have at Vic Stewart’s is one you won’t regret. Vic Stewart’s is at 2270 Balfour Road. For more information, visit www. vicstewarts.com/food. 311 Oak Street - 311 is more than just a restaurant and bar. It welcomes everyone and builds relationships with its customers, all while providing great tasting food and even better service. 311 makes everyone feel like a regular with their treatment of customers. Check out 311 one of these nights for some good dinner and tasty drinks. 311 Oak Street is located at 311 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.311oakstreetpub.net. Sticky Chicken and Ribs - Sticky Chicken is a fabulous place to go for barbecue during lunch and dinner. Their secret sauce is flavorful and their service is quick. With a large menu that has great entrees and sides, one is sure to find exactly what they are looking for at this restaurant. Make sure to look into them now in Downtown Brentwood on First Street. Sticky Chicken and Ribs is located at 609 First Street, Suite B, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.stickychickenandribs.com. As you work your way around East County, make sure to stop at some of these places, as they are tasteful, have great service, affordable prices, and are worth spending the money to try.

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Many summer barbecues were called off in 2020 as the world continued to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. But as the number of fully vaccinated adults rises across the United States and Canada, outdoor gatherings like backyard barbecues are much safer than they were a year ago. That bodes well for backyard barbecue enthusiasts who cannot wait to cook their favorite foods over an open flame. Since so many backyard gatherings were canceled last year, now may be a great time to revisit the essential components that make barbecues such a beloved summertime tradition.

Furniture:

In early spring, fully vaccinated individuals were given the go-ahead to gather mask-free with fully vaccinated people from other households. That was a relief for people who are itching to spend time with family and friends after more than a year apart. If you’re planning to host a backyard barbecue this summer, inspect your outdoor furniture for wear and tear, especially if you did not bother to take it out of the garage last summer. A thorough cleaning might be in order. Many outdoor furniture retailers have

A new corn hole set, some Frisbees and even a few extra baseball mitts and baseballs can ensure everyone has something to do in between hamburgers. If you have the room in your backyard, set up a Whiffle ball field and encourage willing guests to make teams and play a game of Whiffle ball.

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Ask guests if they have any food allergies prior to the barbecue. If someone does have an allergy, set aside some freshly cleaned dishes for them in the days before the party. Make sure those dishes are not kept along-

side other serving dishes so guests have uncontaminated plates and cutlery to use when they arrive. Let it be known that anyone with a food allergy can bring their own foods without fear of offending hosts. When planning the menu for people without food allergies, don’t forget traditional fare like hamburgers and hot dogs. Such foods might not be fancy, but they will lend a little normalcy to the festivities. And be sure

An outdoor movie screen or television and some Surroundsound speakers can allow those interested to watch a game during the barbecue. If yours is more of a musical crowd, some Bluetooth speakers around the backyard set to a relaxing summer playlist can help to establish the perfect backyard barbecue ambiance.

Miscellaneous items:

Stock up on hand sanitizer and make it available in the backyard as well as inside near doorways and in bathrooms. Many adults are fully vaccinated, but the vaccine has yet to be approved for all kids. If families with unvaccinated kids will be coming over, purchase extra masks to keep kids safe. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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arvest Time, a Brentwood organization that promotes agriculture tourism, is preparing to start the fruit-picking

season with a fresh pick of its own — incoming president Jessica Enos. Enos said she has been a member of the organization for four or five years. When outgoing president Steve Gursky stepped down from the role, she jumped at the chance to help the longstanding organization continue its mission. “Harvest Time is a really amazing organization with a rich history that goes back to the ‘70s,” Enos said. “Stepping into this role was an opportunity to continue the great work Harvest Time has been doing for so long.” In addition to selecting Enos as incoming president, Harvest Time has also welcomed winemaker Bryan Lucay, owner of Brentwood’s Serendipity Cellars, to its Board of Directors. The board also features Sean McCauley, Steve Gursky, Ken Hagen, Jessica Stonebarger, Joe Ghiggeri, Lori Sanabria, Michelle Campos and Patrick Johnston. Harvest Time has served Brentwood since the early 1970s, according to the organization’s website. Its goal is to promote awareness of local U-Pick farms, farm stands, country stores and local wineries. To this end, Harvest Time’s website compiles a list of over 40 local farms as well as an interactive map of which farms are

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Jessica Enos is the new Harvest Time President. open for “U-pick” events where visitors can enjoy picking the fruit off the trees themselves. Harvest Time’s website also maintains a list of fruit stands, wineries and local country stores to help visitors make the most of Brentwood’s agricultural scene. “We are looking forward to a really great U-pick season,” Enos said, adding that she and the rest of the organization are “excited to welcome those from out of town and our local community” to enjoy what Brentwood and the surrounding communities have to offer.

There are more than 60 U-pick farms in the area — which new Harvest Time President Jessica Enos said is an unusually high number compared to most other agricultural tourism destinations.To celebrate this, Harvest Time has also launched the “U-Pick Capital” initiative to help establish Brentwood as the premiere destination for fruit picking. “With over 50+ active U-Pick farms within a mere 4-mile radius, the city of Brentwood (also known as the U-Pick Capital) attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year,” the U-Pick Capital website states. “Each year during peak harvest season, many of these Brentwood farms are open to the public to host unique ‘on-the-farm experiences’ such as U-Pick for families to harvest fresh fruits and vegetables. Most of these farms are still family-owned and operated with a rich history spanning generations as far back as the late 1800s.” That history has inspired Harvest Time to put together a documentary film on the subject. Although Enos describes the project as still “in its infancy,” she says that it is something everyone should be excited about as it continues to develop. “We have something really special here,” she says of the local agricultural tourism. “We love to see people coming and enjoying it.” More information about Harvest Time, including the interactive map and list of frequently asked questions for U-Pick activities can be found at www.harvestforyou.com. Updates on the U-Pick Capital project can be found by subscribing to the newsletter at www.upickcapital.com. For a complete list of U-Pick opportunities and when to capitalize on them, visit https://bit.ly/3MSiUot.

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When heading out with a squad of friends, save time by carpooling or establishing a predetermined meetup spot.

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Dress accordingly for the destination and planned activity. The dating and socializing resource Girls Chase (girlschase.com) advises that slim, black jeans can look classy on a night out. Footwear is important as well, especially if you will be doing some walking or dancing. Women who choose to wear heels may want to stash a foldable pair of flats in their handbags if they need some relief.

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Make a reservation

If dining out is in the plans, be sure to call the desired establishment in advance to see if they are taking reservations and learn if any restrictions are in place. There’s a good chance indoor dining establishments will still be subject to reduced guest capacity, and even restaurants that had walk-in service may now require advanced notice of dining parties, no matter how big or small.

Preparing for a night out with friends or even a date night should not be stressful. Some advanced planning can make sure everything goes smoothly.

Plan your transportation

If a night out entails enjoying a few alcoholic beverages, then arrange for safe transportation home in advance. Use a ridesharing service or taxi company; otherwise,

figure out who will be the designated sober driver. Groups of friends may want to pay for the sober driver’s meal as a token of their appreciation.

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She has always dreamed of opening a bakery. But as the wife of a police officer, and having two young children at home, she was concerned that life would be too unpredictable for committing to a fulltime, brick-and-mortar location. Thus, the plan for her mobile bakery, Sugar & Krumbs, was born. Luo is serving up French and Asian pastries out of an electric golf cart truck, which she refers to as her “tuk-tuk,” which is a three-wheeled motorized vehicle used as a taxi, seen mostly in Asia. Some menu highlights include French croissants filled with mascarpone cream, cream puffs, caneles, and the perennial favorite, macarons. The undeniable aroma of freshly baked bread or pastry brings joy to everyone around, Luo says on her website. She would love for her sweet treat truck to bring people together and create happy memories. As a self-taught baker, she said she feels like she is living the dream, “one delicious bite at a time.” “I would love to attend all the events that happen here in Brentwood,” Luo said.

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Sugar & Krumbs will be popping up at different local events with an array of French and Asian pastries out of an electric golf cart truck. Sugar & Krumbs will be popping up at different local events, but you can also find their pastries at Sip and Scoop on Fridays and Saturdays. Having a party, or just need a pastry fix? Check out https://www. sugarnkrumbsca.com/ for information on special orders, gift cards, or hosting your

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moms might have preferred. If mom spent some time wishing more family could be around on Mother’s Day over the last two years, make a concerted effort to include as many family members as possible this year. Encourage grown children to travel home for the holiday and invite mom’s parents and siblings over to celebrate as well.

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There are many ways to let mom know she’s special, but after two years of living under the specter of a pandemic, few things might be as meaningful to mom as a return to pre-pandemic traditions. Book a trip to a destination you’ve visited on Mother’s Day in the past. If possible, visit a locale where mom spent her first Mother’s Day as a

parent, ideally staying in the same hotel or rental home that hosted you back then. If it was once tradition to spend Mother’s Day in a big city, return there and enjoy a day that recalls pre-pandemic life.

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A home-cooked meal might have warmed mom’s heart in recent years, but a day out of the house might be especially welcomed this Mother’s Day. Book a reservation at mom’s favorite local restaurant so no one has any cooking or cleaning to do this year. Just be sure to book a reservation early, as the competition for a table figures to be especially stiff this year.

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How to complement your food with beer

he craft beer boom has inspired millions of people to look at beer through a

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