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grass mowing operation is believed to be what sparked a vegetation fire along East Cypress Road, just west of Sandmound Boulevard in Oakley, Wednesday, May 11. The mid-morning blaze was reported as being a half-acre in size, but quickly grew to between 2 and 2.5 acres, due to light, flashy fuel and strong winds, according to East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Gil Guerrero. It took crews about 45 minutes to get the fire contained. Early on, additional units had been added to the call for structure protection for a home that was potentially threatened by the fire’s spread, but fire crews were able to get forward progress stopped before it caused any damage to structures in the area. Early stages of the investigation determined that the fire was caused by workers mowing in the field, according to officials. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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OAKLEY The city of Oakley disclosed why former police chief Dean Capelletti was fired in November in a statement released on May 9. The statement included documents detailing the findings of an outside investigation. The city had previously stated that the matter had been civil rather than criminal,but could not go into greater detail due to confidentiality rules, according to Mayor Randy Pope at the Dec. 14 City Council meeting. However, a public records request filed by the see Terminated page 22

REGIONAL: East County school districts have stepped up efforts to support student, parent and teacher mental health amidst COVID-19 pandemic. After spending so much time in distance learning mode, teachers and families were eager to get back on campus last fall. However, the isolation induced by shut-downs has left invisible scars. “It goes far beyond learning loss,” said Knightsen Elementary

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by Jake Menez BRENTWOOD The Brentwood City Council is setting guidelines for the Brentwood Police Department’s usage and acquisition of military gear. The ordinance had first been brought before the council at the April 26 council meeting in an effort to comply with state Assembly Bill No. 481 before being unanimously approved at the May 10 meeting. The bill, passed in September 2021, required police departments to begin the process of adopting a usage policy before May 1 when considering acquiring military gear as well as to continue use of gear already owned by the department. The Assembly bill also requires police departments that receive approval to use military equipment to host an annual “community engagement meeting” in order to address questions or concerns regarding the department’s policy and use of military gear. “We’ll set up an annual meeting explaining what we’ve used them for and any purchasing for the upcoming year,” Captain Tim Herbert said as part of a presentation during the April meeting. “It’ll be a smooth process. I don’t think there’ll be any hiccups.” Military equipment, as defined by the new Brentwood Police Policy 708, encompasses a broad range of gear that includes drones, battering rams, “Firearms and ammunition of .50

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Left: The 4-C3 Lions Club-hosted event featured several costumed characters in attendance to interact with visitors. Held for special-needs children, the event featured games, live music, activities and more. Above: Freedom High School was transformed into a one-day fun zone for children with special needs during Special Kids Day on May 7.

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OAKLEY The 4-C3 Lions Club hosted Special Kids Day on May 7 at Freedom High School in Oakley. “The purpose is to give children with special needs, regardless of age, a special day just for them to come and enjoy the fun,” said Linda Barabara, the first vice district

governor for the 4-C3 Lions Club. The event featured live music, face painting, games with prizes and the opportunity to take photos with several costumed characters and cardboard cutouts, including Darth Vader, Doc Ock, Sailor Moon and a clown. There was also a tent filled with toys, books and clothing for the children to take home. The event previously took place at Brentwood’s De

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League of Women Voters to host District Attorney candidates forum Incumbent Becton faces her deputy, Knox by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

The local chapter of the League of Women Voters is hosting a public candidates forum for Contra Costa District Attorney’s race on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Delta Association of Realtors, 3428 Hillcrest Ave - Suite 200, in Antioch. Incumbent Diane Becton is being challenged by Mary Knox, a 37-year county deputy district attorney. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. They don’t endorse or oppose candidates or political parties, and they strive to influence public policy through education and advocacy, according to their website. “Because we are nonpartisan and never support or oppose candidates, we have done Voter Education and outreach for the past

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102 years,” said Martha Goralka of the Diablo Valley chapter of the League of Women Voters. “Candidate forums are one of the important ways we give candidates to reach voters. We also ask candidates to post their issues, positions and web links on VotersEdge.org…voters can enter their address and get all the currently certified candidates’ information on their ballots.” The forum will be moderated by Stephanie Williams-Rogers, who is a league member and current Brentwood Unified School District board member. Knox and Becton will begin by making brief candidate statements, followed by answering a series of questions. All attendees will be given the opportunity to write questions on provided index cards and submit them to be asked. All questions will be edited for clarity and answered by both candidates. The forum will not be streamed or televised live, but a separate forum will be broadcast several times on local TV in the coming days. For a complete broadcast schedule, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/7626/Broadcast-Schedules. For more information on the May 18 forum, visit https://bit.ly/3yrlHkt.

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center at 193 Griffith Lane is hosting a Senior Health & Resource Fair on May 26 from 1-4 p.m. Seniors get to play carnival games and can eat snacks – all for free. Here is what’s offered at the fair: • • • • • • • • • •

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A similar drive-through event was held last year, which drew an estimated 180 preregistered vehicles, scooping up supplies at various stops. The distributed essentials included health, safety and emergency roadside kits and boxes of solid foods. Jim Fridas, one of the many volunteers who turned out to distribute the supplies last year, said the recipients and volunteers benefited from the event. “If we were not here, what good would we be?” Fridas asked. “There are people who need help.” For more information, call 925-516-5380 or visit https://bit.ly/382Stxw.

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One of the most common questions people ask me after someone dies is about life insurance. How can I find out if my parent had life insurance? What if I can’t find a copy of the policy? It is estimated in the United States that 1 out of every 600 life insurance policies remains unclaimed with the average benefit being $2,000.00 It is believed that billions of dollars has gone unclaimed. The reasons that claims are not made on policies is usually because either the life insurance company and the policy owner are no longer in contact or the life insurance company does not know that the insured has died. What most people do not know is that anyone can locate a policy for a policy holder. If you know the name of the life insurance company or the name of the insurance company when the policy was issued, you can look up the address and phone number of their claims department at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) website https://content. naic.org/state-insurance-departments If you don’t know the name of the life insurance company, but think there was a life insurance or annuity contract on the person, you can go to the NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator Service and they will research to see if there is a policy in the person’s name. The website of the locator service is https://eapps.naic.org/ life-policy-locator/#/requestor. However, to make a request on the locator service, they are going to require that you have made a diligent search

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of the deceased person’s records and property, including bank statement and safety deposit boxes and that you have asked family members to identify all life insurance policies and annuity contracts that you have reason to believe covered the life of the deceased person. In order to ensure that you do not have an unclaimed benefit after your death, it is very important for you to let you beneficiaries know about your life insurance policies and annuity contracts. Leave a copy of the policy or contract with your Estate Planning documents. Give a copy of the contract to the beneficiaries. If you do not have Estate Planning Worksheet outlining all of your assets and how to make claims on them, I strongly encourage prepare one and put it with your Estate Planning documents. If you need an Worksheet, you can download one at my website, www.grimesep.com/estateplanning-worksheets If you have questions about your assets and how they will be distributed after your death or need help reviewing your Trust, we offer FREE 30 minute consultations in our Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. This article provides only general legal information and not specific legal advice. The information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2022 Joan Grimes

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Ballots must be dropped off no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. There are two each in Brentwood and in Antioch, and one each in Discovery Bay and in Oakley. Brentwood – Brentwood City Hall at 150 City Park Way; Brentwood Raley’s at 2400 Sand Creek Road. Antioch – Antioch City Hall at 200 H St.; Antioch Community Center at 4703 Lone Tree Way. Discovery Bay – Regatta Park at Parking lot at Sailboat Drive & Porthole Drive. Oakley – Oakley City Hall at 3231 Main St. Prospective voters can avoid long lines and be sure their vote is included in the Election Night count by voting early and mail or drop off their ballot so the Elections Division receives it by Friday, June 3. Track your ballot Ballot tracking is provided by the Secretary of State. It will send notices about ballots, including when it’s mailed, received, and counted. Know where your ballot is every step of the way. Sign up at https://WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov. “If you have any questions about voting or elections, please reach out to us,” Cooper said. For more information about the June 7 Primary election, go to www. cocovote.us and select the “June 7, 2022 Statewide Election” icon, or call 925335-7800 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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El Campanil Theatre’s Classic Film Series has been growing in popularity over the years, featuring cult classics such as The Goonies, Dirty Dancing, and Selena, with attendees often coming dressed as their favorite characters and participating in games of movie trivia for free tickets and other prizes. This year, the series is coming back after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19. This summer, it’s time to go back in history to 1985. On June 4, the theatre is presenting the “Back To The Future” trilogy with its popular soundtrack by Huey Lewis and The News. Not only that, “This will be our first movie showing with our new 4K projection, which was the focus of our “Projecting the Future” fundraising campaign in 2021. So this is very exciting,” said Joel Roster, Executive Director of El Campanil Theatre. The new projector allows El Campanil to show remastered classics with more clarity and quality. The theatre chose Back to the Future for this year’s Classic Film Series because “We really wanted to pick a movie that showed off the capabilities of our new 4k

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projector and was good for the whole family,” said Erin Green, marketing director for the theatre, in an email. “The Back to the Future trilogy captures the imagination and excitement of why we as a culture love to go to the movies. El Campanil Theatre was first erected as a vaudeville theater, but movies have been central to its programming for almost 100 years.” Fans can see one movie, or all three at a discounted price. The movies are spaced out, with Back to the Future at 11 a.m., Back to the Future Part II at 3 p.m. and Back to the Future Part III at 7 p.m. This leaves plenty of time to rest, stretch, or grab a bite to eat at one of Antioch’s local restaurants, many of which participate in a discount program when you present your same-day ticket stub. Tickets are $10 for adults. $8 for seniors (62 and older) and youth. Tickets can be purchased for the entire trilogy for $20. El Campanil Theatre Academy presents Crazy for You: Youth Edition The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch

has gone crazy -- for you. The El Campanil Theatre Academy Presents: Crazy For You: Youth Edition, on May 20-21 at 7 p.m. “The first thing that caught my eye about Crazy for You: Youth Edition was the high-energy dance numbers, and these students at ECTA have risen to the challenge!” said El Campanil Theatre Director of Education Rachel Kaiulani Kennealy. Youth actors take the stage for the production of Crazy For You: Youth Edition Inspired by the original story of “Crazy For You.” This kid-friendly and bite-sized, one-hour version is the musical story about a boy who loves dance and auditioning for Zangler’s Follies but has to work as a banker for his overbearing mother. For weeks, the youth actors of El Campanil Theatre Academy have been working, singing, and dancing to prepare for opening night on May 20. “These talented young actors have been on state at El Campanil Theatre three days a week to learn classic musical theatre songs from our vocal director Keren Gaiser and fast-paced dances from our choreographer Shelly McDowell,” Kennealy said. Even people who aren’t familiar with musical theater will likely recognize much of the music with famous tunes like “I Got Rhythm”, “Embraceable You” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” For tickets or more information on all upcoming events, visit visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call (925) 757-9500.

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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 Verona Garland, a prosperity mentor, inspirational speaker, freedom life coach and spiritual counselor, on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. The title of the talk is “Judge, Jury, and Executioner …Where Do I Fit? For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ brentwoodilc.org.

Tuesday, May 17 Free vegetable 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 and minimize problems in their vegetable gardens. Come for expert advice on choosing the right varieties for your location and size garden, creating healthy soil and more. Check https://bit.ly/3KDHdVm for more information.

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Black Diamond Mines Regional Park is welcoming guests for a free visit to the park on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature live music, food, free coal mine tours, performances and exploring! There will be a free shuttle from Somersville Towne Center Mall to the park that will allow free entry. The park is located at 5175 Somersville Road in Antioch. Somersville Towne Center Mall is at 2556 Somersville Road in Antioch. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ymViEt

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.

United Methodist Men Annual Bean Feed Drive-Thru Event

Brentwood Community United Methodist Church will be catering a meal, with 100% of proceeds going to its scholarship fund. The church is asking for a minimum $15 donation for a plate, which is expected to include a wrapped, delicious tri-tip or macaroni & cheese casserole meal with potato salad and a choice of baked beans or pinto beans, dinner roll, carrot cake, and a bottle of water. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at 809 Second St. In Brentwood. Guests are encouraged to contact the administration office at 925-634-3093 or email admin@brentwoodumc.org for a ticket. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Sunday, May 22 Farm Foodie Fest

Over 20 vendors, food trucks, music, wine and beer will be available at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen ( 8091 Balfour Road in Brentwood) during the venue’s second Farm Foodie Fest. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit communityfarmkitchen.com.

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 that 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 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

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East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum opens

The East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum ( 3890 Sellers Ave in Brentwood) is now open Saturdays between 2 and 4 p.m. and the third Sunday of each month until October. Displays in Byer-Nail House and Homer’s Shed have been updated, according to officials. For more information, visit https://eastcontracostahistory.org.

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, visit www.csbadeltachapter.org.

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www.mcl1155.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.

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Editor: There are an estimated 450,000 cats in Contra Costa County. The above number was documented in the Measure X proposal by Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS). Animal nonprofits desperately tried to submit the proposal, which included money for low-cost, highvolume spay and neuter clinics.There was no support from the Board of Supervisors. CCAS has made a decision not to take in healthy cats and kittens based on a private foundation’s recommendation. Local nonprofits are not asked to collaborate on this decision. The results: Citizens of Contra Costa County cannot cannot bring in healthy cats and kittens into the shelter. We are told to leave animals outside unaltered and unvaccinated, switching the CCAS reduction of burden onto local nonprofits. CCAS is now asking the 18 contracted cities to pay more in their Animal Services contracts. For the cities of Pittsburg, Oakley and Brentwood, this does not include any additional spay and neuter services, and CCAS will remain closed for taking in of healthy cats/kittens. West and Central County we’re given more spay and neuter services. Our elected supervisors have done nothing to support nonprofits.

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Editor: To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Court, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with rightwing extremists who are on the verge of dismantling abortion rights in America. Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to an abortion, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding moral judges to the Supreme Court. I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans. Keren Carter Brentwood

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Brentwood Eagle Scout joins elite group McManus earns all 138 merit badges Photo courtesy of Jack Roberts

Hitting baseballs and the right notes Heritage High freshman Jack Roberts is multitalented. Aside from being a great student and baseball player, he is also a musical star. He recently performed the Star-Spangled Banner on his saxophone before the team’s game against Liberty on May 7. To view a video, visit https://bit.ly/39NrZk1

OBITUARY Esther E. Aguilar

April 23, 1935 – May 4, 2022 Esther E. Aguilar died in Brentwood at age 87. She was a Summerset I community resident since 2000, and previously lived in Berkeley. She was preceded in death by her parents Esteban and Esther Aguilar. She is survived by siblings Margaret Heinz, Linda Aguilar, Teresa Wiedwald (Jay), Steve Aguilar (Sharon) and Daniel Aguilar; by nieces and nephews Leonard Heinz (Julie), Laureen Hildago, Rose-Ellen Fairgrieve (Scott), Jennifer Burgham, Doug Wiedwald, Kimberly Aguilar and Shelly Anderson (Eric); and 11 great nieces and nephews. Esther’s career was with the UC Berkeley Extension Department. Esther enjoyed spending time with family and she treasured memories of traveling to Europe, Asia, Israel and throughout the U.S. A burial Mass will be scheduled in Livingston, Calif., her ancestral home town, at a later date.

Only 0.02 percent of Eagle Scouts have earned all 138 merit badges within the Scouts BSA program. That figure plummets to 0.0004 percent of the total number of scouts who have participated in the organization. Euan McManus, an Eagle Scout with Troop 21 in Brentwood, has become part of that elite group. The Scouts BSA program, which now welcomes girls as well as boys, has seen more than 130 million youth participate. And more than 2.7 million of them have attained the highest rank of Eagle. They have to earn 21 merit badges, ranging from sports, crafts, and hobbies, through academic subjects and life skills. This is the first time a Scout in the Diablo Sunrise District has the distinction of earning every merit badge. The district serves Brentwood, Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island and the wider Golden Gate Area Council that covers seven regional counties. McManus was presented with a special plaque at the Golden Gate Area Council’s Leadership Education and Development annual training event (also known as Scouting University) at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill in March by Council representatives.

Troop 21’s Scoutmaster, Michael Chiprich, has known McManus since he was a Cub Scout in Brentwood’s Pack 21 and has watched him work on badges, earn awards, and give back to the program by mentoring younger Scouts. He became a Den Chief with Pack 21 (and later with two other packs) and led many activities for them, including a cycle ride with trash pick-up project along the Marsh Creek Trail, and many fun STEM activities, including remodeling a radiocontrolled truck into a planetary rover - remotely controlled and with a camera transmitting video back to a command center. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, he: – is also a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, the highest rank achievable in Scouts BSA’s Honor Society, – earned the Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year in 2019 for organizing a STEM family night at Marsh Creek Elementary School in Brentwood (his former elementary school), – received the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Scout of the Year award at local and district levels in 2020, – earned the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement in 2019, – earned the Dr. Bernard Harris and Thomas Edison National STEM Supernova Award Medals in 2017, among others. Why spend so much time and energy on earning all these merit badges?

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Euan McManus, a Brentwood Eagle Scout, recently earned all 138 merit badges, becoming the first Scout in the Diablo Sunrise District to earn the distinction. “I just love learning and experiencing new things,” he said. “The merit badges have increased my knowledge in a huge range of different subjects some of which I knew nothing about before starting work on the badge – as well as teaching me a variety of new outdoor, technical and life skills, which I am sure will stand me in good stead throughout my whole life. I am hoping to study mechanical engineering at college in the fall and several of the merit badges were STEM-related, so that really helped me with some of my high school classes.” If you are interested in learning more about the many opportunities and adventures offered by Scouting, contact Michael Chiprich at michael. chiprich@sbcglobal.net. Troop 21 also has a partner troop for girls age 11-17.

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HAVE YOU TALKED WITH YOUR FAMILY ABOUT MONEY? YOU SHOULD. HERE’S WHY.

I have discussed the importance of estate planning many times in these articles. Saving money, peace of mind and making things easier for those you leave behind are just a few of the benefits. However, with estate planning typically comes difficult conversations with family members that does not come natural. Subjects such as who you want to be in charge of your estate after death, who should receive your assets and end of life issues are just the beginning. Nine out of 10 Americans consider it important to have a financial plan but almost half have difficulty discussing finances with loved ones. There are three reasons for this: It can be overwhelming, it can be awkward and talking about a future plan is difficult when you don’t have one in place. The statistics tell an interesting story. 38% of people do not even talk to their spouse or partner about the other’s financial situation before getting married. 55% of those without a financial plan say they are not confident in their retirement and a full 86% of us do not feel they have saved enough for retirement. It starts with a conversation and

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Patriots wrap up another winning season on courts Heritage wins 8th league title, but loses in playoffs

The Heritage boys tennis team recently wrapped up its eighth consecutive league title. The team fell in the first round of the North Coast Section team playoffs this week.

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In more ways than one, the 2022 season was a return to normal for Heritage’s boys tennis team. It was the first normal schedule in three years, after COVID-19 wiped out nearly all of the 2020 season and significantly altered the 2021 year. It was also more of the same from a results standpoint, as the Patriots brought home their eighth consecutive Bay Valley Athletic League title – a streak that the current players emphasized they wanted to continue. Heritage posted a 10-0 record during the regular season and won the league tournament to clinch a spot in the North Coast Section playoffs. The season did come to an end there, with Amador Valley beating the Patriots 7-0. That loss aside, coach Beth Hill was happy with how the team played and grew throughout the year. “We have so much to be proud of this season,” she said. “We finished our BVAL season undefeated claiming the eighth straight title. The boys worked hard, stayed focused and earned the league title. It was nice to see the growth in each of our players to the end of the season. This goes for all of our players -- especially our JV players. They have not only improved their tennis skills but also their mental strength when it comes to the game.” Even with the first-round NCS teams draw playing against the No. 3 seed Amador, “We knew we were the underdog and had nothing to lose,” Hill added. “It was more pressure for them than us, and we could go into this match and just play our best and have fun. We are so proud of all of our team as each of them helped us have the successful season that we did.”

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Heritage’s top player on the season was No. 1 singles player, junior Nikhil Siao. He finished the season with an 8-2 record in BVAL matches and even took Amador Valley’s No. 1 singles player to a tiebreak in the first set of the NCS loss. A pair of underclassmen held down the No. 1 doubles spot, with freshman Blake Vitale and sophomore Michael Simpson going 8-0 in league play. Juniors Vince Cocciolone and Zain Hannan, meanwhile, were 10-0 in the BVAL and played as Heritage No. 2 doubles team. While having all of those players returning will bode well for the Patriots in 2023, they are losing some key players. Five seniors will graduate. That includes No. 2 singles player, Josh Kim, Simon Santiago, who played No. 4 and No. 5 throughout the season, No. 3 doubles team of Patrick Cruz and Ysaach Habon, and Santiago Carrascal. “We are sad to lose five seniors this year,” Hill said. “All five have been on the team since they were freshmen.” Despite that, the cupboard won’t be bare for Heritage. In addition to the returning players, the Patriots will also be bolstered by a junior varsity team that features many players with at least a degree of varsity experience. While Heritage had a full varsity lineup, many of their

BVAL opponents did not. But during those matches, many of their opponents had their varsity players play a second match against the Patriots’ JV players, giving them some vital match experience against potential future league rivals. “We have a few up-and-coming JV players that have impressed Coach Sylvina [Goff] and I with their eagerness to learn, work hard at practice and be part of the team,” Hill said. Goff was brought in as a new assistant coach. Hill lauded the team for how well they responded to and learned from the new coach. While Heritage’s streak of BVAL titles significantly predates any of the current player’s time at the school or in the program, Hill said she felt that the players wanted badly to keep that streak going. That drove the Patriots through the season, helping them do just that. “We have a great group of players who have worked very hard all season to continue to play their best tennis,” Hill said. “They are all coachable players, which makes our job as coaches a little easier. They were all very motivated to keep the winning streak going.” To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

Heritage track and field athletes star at league meet by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Athletes from all six Bay Valley Athletic League schools enjoyed victory in at least one track and field event, but Heritage came away on top at the BVAL Championship Meet at Freedom High School. The Patriots dominated the girls varsity event on May 7, posting 197.5 points. No other school in the league was within even 100 points, as Deer Valley’s 77 points were good enough for second. The boys event was a little closer, with Heritage posting 175.5 points. But that was still comfortably ahead of second place Pittsburg, who finished with 129.5. Of the 14 individual events for BVAL girls, half were won by the Patriots. Boding even better for the future is that none of those winners are seniors. Junior Jasper Villanueva and sophomore Guinn Herron both won two events. Villanueva won the high jump (4 feet 8 inches) and pole vault (8 feet), while Herron also won in the 100-meter hurdles (15.81) and the long jump (18 feet, 1.5 inches). Other Heritage winners were juniors Kimora Mclemore and Allison Wedleigh, as well as freshman Kylie Wisley. Mclemore won the shot put (36

The Bay Valley Athletic League’s top track and field athletes competed in the league championship meet at Freedom High School on May 7. Photo by Angelo Garcia Jr.

feet, 8 inches), Wedleigh won the triple jump (33 feet, 5.5 inches) and Kylie Wisley won the 3,200-meter race (12:15.46). While the overall girls event belonged to Heritage, the sprints belonged to Deer Valley -- specifically Wolverines senior, Deserey Bryant. Bryant swept the 100- and 200-meter races, winning in 12.17 and 25.57 respectively. She was also a part of Deer Valley’s 4x100 re-

lay team. Bryant ran the opening leg and was followed by seniors Leloni and Teloni Ervin, with sophomore Joi-Lyn Haulcy running the anchor for the Wolverine win (49.58). Bryant, Ervin and Ervin also ran in the same order in the 4x400 relay. There, sophomore Keneyia Hall ran anchor, delivering Deer Valley another win (4:11.68). Pittsburg was the only other BVAL

school with more than one winner in a girls event. Like Heritage, all of the Pirates league champions will be back. Sophomore Milani Bell won the 400-meter race (59.32), freshman Anaya Russell crossed first in the 300-meter hurdles (48.33) and junior Lauren Lemire won the discus (123 feet, 10 inches). Freedom senior Kylee Denver won the 800-meter race (2:23.63) while Liberty junior Rylee Guinn won the 1,600-meter event (5:24.97). Heritage and Pittsburg athletes generally found the winner’s circle in the boys events. Each school had league champions in six events -- with both winning five individual events and a relay. The longer-distance races were more favorable to the Patriots. Senior Morel Ombougno won at 400 meters (50.74), Dominic DePiero won the 1,600 meters (4:27.12) and senior James Woolery won the 3200 meterrace (10:01.49). Heritage Seniors Zachary Carroll won the 300-meter hurdles (40.68) while senior Dinari Washington took first place in pole vault (10 feet, 6 inches). Additionally, junior Jordan Maldonado, Carroll, see Track & field page 15

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four events -- three of them were from the host school. Freedom’s Wyatt Erickson won the 800-meter race (1:59.89) while fellow Falcons senior Aaron Martinez and Shamond Brooks won the shot put (48 feet, 5.5 inches) and long jump (22 feet, 8.5 inches), respectively. Jorge Hernandez recorded Antioch’s lone victory at the event, winning the triple jump (44 feet, 2.75 inches). Next up is the North Coast Section Tri-Valley Championship, which will also be hosted at Freedom on May 14. After that will be the NCS Meet of Champions on May 21, held at Dublin High School. The State Championship Meet will be held the following weekend at Buchanan High School in Clovis. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

Ombougno, freshman Jordan Green won the 4x400 relay (3:30.20). Like the girls event, the 100- and 200-meter races were won by the same person. For the boys, it was Pittsburg junior Zach Card, who won both the 100 (10.84) and 200 (22.03). Pirates senior Joseph Quinn was a star in the field events, winning the discus (134 feet, 9 inches) and high jump (5 feet, 8 inches). Pittsburg sophomore LaRico Tezeno won the 110 hurdles (16.07). Tezeno also led off the 4x100 relay for the Pirates and was followed by Card, junior Keynan Higgins and senior Dearen Idahosa, who ran the anchor leg and crossed the finish line first in the Pittsburg victory (42.38). The seniors dominated the remaining

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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.

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.

5/1/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88083 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022.

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 postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (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. 030477 88067 Publish Dates: 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. 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: N22-0394 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

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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002240 The name of the business(es): Nictilay Interior Decor & Event Company Located at: 1760 Delta Meadows Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Weste. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/6/2022. Signature of registrant: Nicole Weste. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/12/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87989 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. 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-2022-0002540 The name of the business(es): 1. Power Market 2. Power Mart Located at: 3475 Main St. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): H&S Energy Products, 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 12/14/2015. Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 04/26/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88109 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 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 Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Roger L Broom, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 2, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires

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 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-2605 The name of the business(es): Y COLLECTIONS Located at: 5000 Kushner Way In: Antioch,CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yvette D. LATHAN. 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: YVETTE LATHAN, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/02/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/01/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022

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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-2022-0002435 The name of the business(es): Panaderia Guatemalteca Gloria Located at: 2896 Delta Fair Blvd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mervin Alexander Garcia. 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: Mervin Alexander Garcia, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/21/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88100 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2022-0002509 The name of the business(es): Selina B. Located at: 5209 Star Thistle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Adeline Clark. 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: Adeline Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/27/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/26/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 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-2022-0002495 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-2022-0002712 The name of the business: Clear Directions Therapy Located at: 5580 Marlin Drive In: Discovery Bay CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carrie Ann Gajowski. 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: Carrie A. Gajowski, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/06/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/05/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 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 Stapp-Fu. 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-2022-0002571 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, PRESI-

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): 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 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 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

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-2022-0001869 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. F-2022-0002409 The name of the business(es): Gathering Grounds Coffee Co. Located at: 5265 Live Oak Ave B In: Oakley 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 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 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-2022-0002218 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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on April 19, 2022 for the operation of Vineyard Academy Christian School, and the associated construction of a 3,260 square foot modular building for additional classrooms at The Rock Church. The project site is located at 1770 Adams Lane (APNs 016-040-009, 016-040-010, and 016-040-011). A mitigated negative declaration (MND) was prepared for the original project approval in 2009 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING would not create any impacts beyond those Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the anticipated in connection with the original City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon project. Therefore, the previously approved thereafter as the normal course of business per- MND remains valid and, pursuant to CEQA mits on May 24, 2022, hold a public hearing to Guidelines Section 15162, which identifies consider the following matter: the requirements for which subsequent Consideration of a resolution adopting the analysis, no further environmental review 2022/23 - 2026/27 Capital Improvement is required. Program including Roadway, Parks and Applicant: Mike Curtis Trails, Water, Wastewater and Community Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Facilities Improvements to be constructed Orders, and in accordance with California Governduring the next five years; approving a ment Code Section 54953 concerning teleconferlong-term interfund loan in the amount ence meetings, the City Council meeting will be of $2,016,661, per Council/Administrative held exclusively via teleconference, using the Policy 10-5, Budget and Fiscal Policies, sec- Zoom video conferencing system; no physical tion 4.3, to provide capital funding for the meeting will occur. portion of the Sand Creek Sports Complex How to View and Participate project costs that will be repaid with bond The public is invited to participate in the City refinance savings. Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 Consistent with Contra Costa County Health minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by orders, and in accordance with California Gov- the Council) using any of the following methods: ernment Code Section 54953(b) and Governor 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc Newsome’s Executive Order N-29-20 concerning As the City Council Chamber will not be open to teleconference meetings, this City Council meet- the public, individuals may view and participate ing will be held exclusively via teleconference, in the meeting with this link. During the meetusing the Zoom video conferencing system. ing, each period for public comment will be How to View and Participate announced, and participants may use the “Raise The public is invited to participate in the City Hand” feature on the Zoom webinar to request Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 to speak. After speaking, please lower the “Raise minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by Hand” feature. The meeting host will call on you, the Council) using any of the following methods: by name, and unmute your microphone when it is 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly As the City Council Chamber will not be open, the administration of the meeting using this method, public may view and participate in the meeting providing your name is encouraged, but is not with this link. During the meeting, each period for required. public comment will be announced, and partici- (If you need instructions on how to use this feapants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom ture, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the to request to speak. The meeting host will call meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or on you, by name, and enable your microphone 925.516.5182.) when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure The public may alternatively view the meeting via the orderly administration of the meeting using one-way video feed by selecting the video option this method, providing your name is encouraged, at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webbut is not required. (If you need instructions page at www.brentwoodca.gov. on how to use this feature, please contact 2. Telephone the City Clerk by noon of the meeting If you wish to comment during the meeting via date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually 925.516.5182.) on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be The public may view the meeting via one-way called upon when it is your time to speak. After video feed by selecting the video option at the speaking, please press *9 again to remove the city Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does www.brentwoodca.gov not work on your device, please email cityclerk@ 2. Telephone brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting If you wish to comment during the meeting via where possible. The request must contain in the telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be and should include name and full phone number called upon when it is your time to speak. After that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the speaking, please press *3 again to remove the orderly administration of the meeting using this “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does method, providing your name is encouraged, but not work on your device, please email cityclerk@ is not required. brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting 3. E-mail where possible. The request must contain in the Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Emails not sent to and should include name and full phone number this email address will not be included as public that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the comments, even if sent directly to individual orderly administration of the meeting using this Council Members. Any public comments received method, providing your name is encouraged, but up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: is not required. • distributed to the Council via email before the 3. E-mail meeting, Public comments can also be submitted via e- • posted online for public inspection at: mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Emails not https://www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetinsent to this email address will not be included as gonline, and public comments. Any public comments received • later summarized in the meeting minutes. up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. • distributed to the Council via email before the of the meeting date, but prior to the start meeting, of the meeting, will be emailed to the • posted online for public inspection at https:// City Council, posted online within one day www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline, following the meeting and will be sumand marized in the meeting minutes. The City • later summarized in the meeting minutes. cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/ Further information may be obtained from City or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. In the Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the 94513, (925) 516-5400. In any court challenge meeting using the telephone or internet-based of City Council decisions, you may be limited to options listed above, the City Council will take raising only those issues you or someone else no further action on items on the agenda until raised at the public hearing described in this public access to the meeting via either option is notice, or in written correspondence delivered restored. To ensure that the City Council receives to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the your comments prior to taking action, you are public hearing. strongly encouraged to submit them in advance A copy of the Draft 2022/23 - 2026/27 Capital of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing Improvement Program is located on the City of public meeting comments are part of the official Brentwood Website under Financial Documents record, note that personal contact information (https://www.brentwoodca.gov/FinancialDoc- may be published if it is included with your e-mail. uments-CIP). Please contact the Finance and In addition, any other disclosable public records Information Systems Department at Finance@ related to an agenda item for the open session of brentwoodca.gov or (925) 516-5460 if you would this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the like to obtain a hard copy. Dated: 5/13/2022 City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting /s/Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk will be made available online shortly thereafter. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88132 Publish If you challenge this action in court, you may be Dates: May 13, 2022. limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING this notice, or in written correspondence delivered Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon public hearing. thereafter as the normal course of business per- Further information may be obtained from Senior mits on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, hold a public Planner Crystal de Castro ((925) 516-5127 or cdehearing to consider: castro@brentwoodca.gov) in the Community DeThe call for review of the Planning Commis- velopment Department of the City of Brentwood, sion’s action to approve an application for a 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88131 Publish 08-31-A4) and Design Review (DR 21-009) Dates: May 13, 2022.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 24, 2022, hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), Chapter 15.06 of the Brentwood Municipal Code to adopt by reference the California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, as amended by Contra Costa Fire Protection District Ordinance 2019-37, including Findings Supporting Amendments to the 2019 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code. This action has been found to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, codified at Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq., and as further governed by the CEQA Guidelines, found at Section 14 CCR 15000, et seq.), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for the proposed ordinance to have a significant effect on the environment. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the City Council meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc The public may view and participate in the meeting using the link above. 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 if a name is provided, 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 City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca. gov 2.Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #”and should include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via email to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Emails not sent to this email address will not be included as public comments. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: • distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, • posted online for public inspection at https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the virtual access system will be uninterrupted. To ensure the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. A copy of the Ordinance being considered for adoption and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District Ordinance 2019-37, including Findings Supporting Amendments to the 2019 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code, are on file with the City Clerk and are open to public inspection at: City Clerk’s Office, City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5440, CityClerk@Brentwoodca.gov. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: May 11, 2022 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88130 Publish Dates: May 13, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 24, 2022, hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD EXTENDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS A MORATORIUM ON NEW OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD PENDING A STUDY OF THE LAND USE, ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNITY EFFECTS OF SUCH ACTIVITIES, AND THE CITY’S LONG-TERM PLAN FOR REGULATION. ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE EXTENSION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15358 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (FOUND AT 14 CCR 15000, ET SEQ.), BECAUSE IT HAS NO POTENTIAL FOR RESULTING IN PHYSICAL CHANGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. FURTHER, THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES BECAUSE THIS ORDINANCE WILL NOT CAUSE A CHANGE IN ANY OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE AREA AFFECTED BY THE ORDINANCE. An original interim urgency ordinance imposing a moratorium on new oil and gas development, with an effective period of 45 days, was adopted by the City Council in accordance with Government Code section 65858 on April 12, 2022. The proposed urgency ordinance will extend the moratorium for an additional 10 months and 15 days to give City staff additional time to study and analyze the subject, and is effective citywide. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the City Council meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc The public may view and participate in the meeting using the link above. 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 if a name is provided, 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 City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may view the meeting via oneway video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and should include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via email to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Emails not sent to this email address will not be included as public comments. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: • distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, • posted online for public inspection at https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the virtual access system will be uninterrupted. To ensure the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: May 11, 2022 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88134 Publish Dates: May 13, 2022.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1037 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING BRENTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 708, MILITARY EQUIPMENT FUNDING, ACQUISITION, AND USE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 26th day of April 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 10th of May, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88133 Publish Dates: May 13, 2022.

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.

placed at the trustee auction. If you are an“eligible bidder,”you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-882640-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-882640-CL IDSPub #0178037 4/29/2022 5/6/2022 5/13/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87998 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2022.

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-2022-0002459 The name of the business(es): 5 STAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Located at: 364 BRIDGEWATER DR In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SPIRITED AWAY INCORPORATED. 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: LAURIE MCLEISTER, CEO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 25, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 4/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88090 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002543 The name of the business(es): 1. Power Market 2. Power Mart Located at: 3012 Howe Rd. In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): H&S Endergy Products, 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 12/15/2015. Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 4/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88110 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 2022.

DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold“as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2343 NEWPORT DRIVE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $472,528.08 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000064-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000064-22-1 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: May 5, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000064-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949.222.1161 TDD: 866-660-4288 By: Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0401815 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 05/13/2022, 05/20/2022, 05/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88123 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 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. 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. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-20-882640-CL Order No.: DS730020001454 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): David Martin and Irma Street husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 9/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0332534-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/24/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $301,747.84 The purported property address is: 124 BROOKSIDE DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 068-332-010-5 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. Lot 10, Map of Subdivision 4335, filed April 18, 1973, Map Book 156, Page 22, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting therefrom: Rights reserved in the deed from Stanley William Davison, recorded March 4, 1970, Book 6077, Official Records, Page 359, as follows:”A fifty per cent (50%) interest in and to all oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and all chemical gas, now or hereafter found, situated or located in all or any part of the lands described, more than five hundred feet (500’) below the surface thereof, together with the right to slant drill for and remove all or any of said oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons or chemical gas lying below a depth of more than five hundred feet (500’) below the surface thereof, and the right to grant leases for all or any of said purposes, but without any right whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said lands within five hundred feet (500’) vertical distance below the surface thereof. Grantor and his successors or assigns further agree not to lease, sell, or otherwise convey any interest in said oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and chemical gas and also agree they will not enter upon the surface of said lands within five hundred (500’) feet vertical distance below the surface thereof for the purpose of exploration and/or extraction of those minerals mentioned above.” NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20882640-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an“eligible tenant buyer,”you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001790 The name of the business(es): East Bay Chem-Dry Located at: 3599 Halifax Way In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. James LaFontaine 2. Troy LaFontaine. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/25/2022. Signature of registrant: James LaFontaine. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87984 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0001932 The name of the business(es): THRUHIM CO. Located at: 560 Ash St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lydia Manila. 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: Lydia Manila, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88008 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002022 The name of the business(es): NoMaD VF&P Located at: 611 Mission Fields Lane In: Brenwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Noah Michael Daubin. 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: 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. 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. 021273 87988 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.

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 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. 02-1273 88017 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. 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. 02-1273 88062 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002343 The name of the business(es): CAP’S OAK ST. BAR & GRILL Located at: 144 OAK STREET In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CAP-TAY, 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: ELAINE KARADAIS, VICE PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires April 18, 2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88120 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002401 The name of the business: The Storytime Character Co. Located at: 152 Trent Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Claire Raines. 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: Claire Raines. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/20/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88085 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002545 The name of the business(es): 1. Power Market 2. Power Mart Located at: 1805 Willow Pass Rd. In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): H&S Energy Products, 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 12/16/2015. Signature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 4/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88107 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Kenneth Mark Hilsenbeck, deceased CASE NUMBER P22-00296 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Kenneth Mark Hilsenbeck, Kenneth Hilsenbeck, Ken Hilsenbeck, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Tyler Hilsenbeck in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Tyler Hilsenbeck be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: June 21, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Tyler Hilsenbeck. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88125 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2022.\cs2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No: CA07000064-22-1 APN: 008-350-0124 TO No: 8773207 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 27, 2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 6, 2022 at 01:30 PM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 28, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-012658400, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by WILLIAM T DUNN AND JANIE P PARKER, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, as Beneficiary, as nominee for THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY

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Bay Area News Group prompted city officials to release the findings of the investigation on May 9 in the press release. “Ultimately, in compliance with State Law, we made the documents public (both the redacted investigative report and transcript),” City Manager Josh McMurray said of the decision via email. To view the documents, visit https://bit. ly/38rvuw6 Capelletti was initially placed on paid leave in September of 2021 as an investigation was conducted by the Danville-based firm Kramer Workplace Investigations, according to the press release. The investigation lasted 11 weeks. Numerous individuals were interviewed by the firm and a report was written with their findings. “The report found that Capelletti, who was hired in September of 2020, had engaged in a consensual sexual relationship with a subordinate

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especially young children – missed out on important developmental social interaction during the 18 months of distance learning. His district has focused on conversations with teachers to keep the lines of communication open, offering counseling services, programs for ailing employees, allowing students and staff to take time to be with their families, and a full-time marriage and family therapist on the Knightsen Elementary School campus. “It’s been a tremendous resource having that support on campus,” Yurkovich said. “We have increased training for staff to recognizing depression and anxiety, the county has been supportive, and our counselor has been critical in intervening in the moment and getting information out on how to access services.” A recent uptick in youth suicides has highlighted the need to engage students and support mental health. While these tragic stories don’t always make the news – for many reasons, including a perceived stigma attached to suicide – Graham Wiseman hopes to increase awareness of this darker epidemic. Wiseman suffered the loss of his own son to suicide and has since dedicated his life to preventing families from suffering the way his did. As part of his mission, Wiseman cofounded Being Well CA, an organization focused exclusively on youth mental health. His program focuses on the three legs of mental health support: students, parents and educators. It is currently under consideration by the Byron Union School District’s climate committee. Byron “We had proposed to the Byron District, pre COVID, that we offer a teacher training and we felt that – and we still do – that if you don’t have all three legs of mental health, you don’t have a stable base,” Wiseman said. “We start with teachers because they are critical to the success of this. Then we talk to the parents.” Part of Wiseman’s program lets participants know it’s “OK not to be OK” and covers what vocabulary to use when addressing the stigma of mental health. Tamara Weber, a Byron school board trustee, said her passion right now is making sure the district has the tools and programs necessary to address the social emotional needs of the entire community.

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“We currently have Choose Love in place,” said Weber, noting the program encourages students to model positive behaviors. “We are piloting other programs as well. I am advocating for a robust program that will address the social and emotional needs for all, because we are faced with unique challenges educating students during an endemic. Children and adults alike are dealing with a lot of social and emotional issues that cause depression and can lead to violence and suicide.” Discovery Bay Jim Mattison, president of the Discovery Bay Community Foundation, is working with Wiseman and the Byron District to bring Being Well CA, which aims to to reduce anxiety, depression and suicide ideation in youth into the schools. Mattison said the numbers of children contemplating suicide demand action. “One out of four kids thinks about suicide and one out of five kids have some type of mental health issues and it’s now getting worse,” he said. “Many kids just sit at home and spend four to eight hours a day staring at their phones by themselves thinking, ‘Everyone has it better than me,’ and what does that lead to? In my opinion, this program should have been in place three years ago.” Brentwood Brentwood Union School District has also acknowledged a mental health crises and taken steps to help its students and teachers. The district used some of its one-time federal money provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to purchase additional counseling services for this school year and next. “That money is funding people, those people are boots on the ground, onsite, directly there to support students,” said BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton. Eaton noted the district’s counselors share lessons connected to supporting students on Wellness Wednesdays. BUSD also contracts with Care Solace, a link given to parents to help connect them with a professional to suit their needs and insurance coverage. “The other thing we are doing, and this is the third year, we partnered with Sandy Hook Promise,” he said, referring to the program that intends to teach youth and adults how to prevent school violence, shoot-

resident Carolina Villaseca said. Villaseca then expressed privacy concerns regarding drones flying over private residences and the use of the footage taken by the aircrafts. Ben Kellogg asked why the department felt there was a need for militarygrade equipment. After the public comments, Herbert addressed both speakers’ concerns. “We have a strict policy on the

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ings, and other harmful acts. “Through that, all of our middle schoolers receive training on ‘say something,’ an anonymous reporting tool for students to report other students or themselves who might be in a mental health crises, who might be cutting or hurting themselves, or something else like that.” The district has also provided employee assistance for some counseling services to help them find appropriate services sooner than insurance might provide. Eaton said employee support is as critical as student support. Oakley In Oakley Elementary Union School District (OEUSD), Superintendent Jeff Palmquist said he and his staff have adopted a more systematic approach to social emotional learning through a curriculum called Second Step. OEUSD is also using the California Healthy Kids Survey -- an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency-- to gather as much data as possible to focus a response. Delta Vista Middle School is piloting a program called the Mindful Life Project, which helps staff provide mindfulness and social emotional strategies for students. The district is also partnering with Contra Costa County Health Services to provide tools and resources directly to students and their families. “We partner with the county to provide training,” Palmquist said. “They are helping us build our capacity to train folks and provide interventions. There is sitelevel context on it so they can develop their own site programs.” For more information on the programs offered in KESD, visit www.kesd-ca.schoolloop.com. For more information on the programs offered in Byron Union School District, visit www.byronunionschooldistrict.us. For more information on the programs offered in BUSD, visit www.brentwood.k12.ca.us. For more information on the programs offered in OEUSD, visit www.brentwood.k12.ca.us. For more information on Wiseman’s program, visit www.beingwellca.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

drones, and we are very cognizant of some of those civil rights issues and civil liberties issues,” Herbert said, including who has access to drone footage and an enforced timeframe in which footage can be retained before it must be destroyed. The department’s policy prohibits the recording of footage in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Regarding Kellogg’s question, Her-

bert reiterated that military equipment was a designation for a wide variety of gear, some of which is already in use by the department. As a result of the Senate bill, the department’s gear has been reclassified as military grade. “Today is a good day,” Councilwoman Jovita Mendoza said. “It’s all about transparency.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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