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OAKLEY Oakley police served a search warrant to an Antioch home on May 12 in connection with the January disappearance of Alexis Gabe. In addition to this new development, Alexis’ father, Gwyn, provided an update on what police called a ‘key’ piece of evidence found in February as well as an increased reward amount for any information that leads to her discovery. Also, the reward for information about her disappearance was increased by $50,000 from an anonymous donor to $60,000. The warrant was served to a home on Benttree Way in Antioch, according to a statement by Oakley police. The

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home was identified as Gabe’s last known location prior to her disappearance on Jan. 26. According to the statement, investigators are attempting to determine if the location is where she “met with foul play.” What, if anything, was recovered as a result of the warrant was not disclosed. A May 13 Facebook post by police reported that Gabe’s cellphone case had been found in Antioch, leading residents to speculate that it had been uncovered as part of the May 12 investigation. However, Gwyn Gabe said the case had been discovered back in February in a May 17 Facebook post of his own. “Her phone case was found back in February during the volunteer search with the Klaas

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Police revealed that they discovered the phone case of missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe in Antioch, but they did not reveal the exact location where they found the case. Kids Foundation,” Gabe wrote. “It took this long to release the image because they had to send it to the lab to check for fingerprints and dna.” While investigators have been attempting to gather more evidence to locate Gabe, com-

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ANTIOCH Despite two large sideshows in Antioch on May 14 that damaged police vehicles, city officials hope they can put the brakes on future sideshows. “These incidents bring great danger to responding officers, participants and bystanders,” said interim Antioch Police Chief Steve Ford during a news conference on May 16. “Let me be clear: Violent, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. To those from out of town, you are welcome to enjoy our city, parks and amenities. But if you engage in sideshow activity, your

vehicle will be towed. Going forward, there will be a zero-tolerance approach to sideshows in the city of Antioch, and all resources at our disposal will be used to mitigate these activities.” The incidents occurred at the intersections of 18th and A streets and, reportedly, at Lone Tree Way and Blue Rock Drive late Saturday night. A video widely circulated on social media shows spectators near the 18th Street sideshow kicking a moving Antioch police vehicle. Officials confirmed that the police vehicle was rendered inop-

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REGIONAL The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District announced its found the first dead bird of the year that is positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County. The dead bird, an American crow, was picked up in an area of Brentwood close to Discovery Bay. Certain birds carry the virus. Once a mosquito bites an infected bird, the mosquito can become infected. Mosquitoes can spread the virus when they bite another bird or person, the district said. Since 2005, 75 people in Contra Costa County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus. In 2006, two people died from the disease. To reduce the risk of the virus, the district recommends Contra Costa County residents report dead birds because they are often the first sign of the virus in a particular location. The virus can grow more efficiently when temperatures are consistently above 55 degrees. With hot daytime and warm overnight weather in the forecast, the district advises county residents to take steps to reduce the risk of the virus by avoiding mosquito bites. “Infected mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus to people through a single mosquito bite.

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Discovery Bay plans open house for State of the Town June 4 event to showcase town’s progress, services by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

DISCOVERY BAY The Town of Discovery Bay has announced its first State of the Town event for Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The town will have its board members present, as well as staff and department managers to showcase ongoing projects to residents. “This event is open to the community and will be held inside the Community Center,” said Discovery Bay General Manager Dina Breitstein. “We are inviting local dignitaries, there will be public booths and we have invited many individuals who work with or support the town to present any item they have for the public.” The idea was formed by the town’s communications committee and approved

by the board during its April 20 meeting, along with a budget not to exceed $2,400. “The Board of Directors is always looking for ways to engage the community,” said community services district President Kevin Graves. “Having an open house at the community center gives us an opportunity to show the community the completed pool project, as well as our pickleball courts, dog park and other amenities available at the community center. We encourage the community to show up, see what we do, let them know what our responsibilities are and let us know how we can better serve you.” The last time the town hosted an event like this was for its 20th anniversary in 2018. “We have never done a State of the Town event; this is the first time,” Breitstein said. “I think it’s a great idea. It opens the door for the public to come see what we are working on as the town of Discovery Bay.” The community center is located at 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. in Discovery Bay. For more information, call 925-6341131 or visit www.todb.ca.gov.

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Summer Jam returns to Discovery Bay DISCOVERY BAY The Town of Discovery Bay and the Discovery Bay Lions Club have teamed up once again to bring two free concerts to the community. The first concert is Saturday, June 4, featuring Forejour, a Foreigner and Journey tribute band. The second concert is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17. The Summer Jam Concert Series takes place Saturday, June 4, and Sept. 17, at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., in Discovery Bay. Gates open at 5 p.m. “The last couple years has been challenging on many levels, and we just want to bring a little joy and happiness to the community,” said Lions Club member Bryon Gutow. This will be the sixth year the Lions and Discovery Bay have sponsored Summer Jam. The partnership is mutually beneficial; proceeds are split

between the two organizations. In the past, the town has used money raised by the concerts to rebuild the barbecue pit at the community center, purchase patio furniture, and fund a variety of other projects. The Lions Club donates its portion to the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired in Pittsburg. Besides offering music, the Lions will be selling beer, wine and margaritas. There will be food trucks and ice cream at this family-friendly party. “We are excited to work again with the Lions Club for the two Summer Jam events they have planned,” said Dina Breitstein, general manager for the Town of Discovery Bay. “It’s been a great partnership in the past, and we look forward to continuing that this summer.” For more information, call 925392-4575.

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Health officers urge you to wear a mask COVID-19 variant cases in county increase again Twelve Bay Area health officers are stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, including continued masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The current wave is fueled by highly contagious Omicron subvariants, officials said in a news release. Bay Area counties report that they are seeing increases in reported cases, levels of virus in sewer sheds, and hospitalizations. Because of widespread use of home tests, actual case rates are higher than those reported, officials said. Antioch (population 112,848) has seen 293 cases the last two weeks, with 196 reported in Brentwood (population 66,907), 117 in Oakley (population 42,895) and 20 reported in Discovery Bay (population 15,358). Antioch’s recent 14-day case count is the fifth highest of 31 counties tracked. Brentwood’s is seventh, with Oakley 12th and Discovery Bay 20th. Richmond registered the most cases in the past 14 days: 401 (population 133,289). Health officers reiterate their con-

tinued strong support for people wearing masks indoors, keeping tests handy, and ensuring that they are up to date on vaccinations by getting boosters when eligible. “There’s a lot of COVID out there right now, so it’s time to take more precautionary measures to protect yourself and your loved ones,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, health officer for Contra Costa County. Although not required, wearing a mask is strongly recommended by the California Department of Public Health

for most public indoor settings, and health officials say wearing higher-quality masks (N95/KN95 or snug-fitting surgical masks) indoors is a wise choice that will help people protect their health. Vaccines remain the best protection against severe disease and death from COVID. Health officials say that people should also stay home if they feel sick, and get tested right away. Officials encourage testing after potential exposure, and limiting large gatherings to well-

ventilated spaces or outdoors. For people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 infection, medications are available that can reduce your chances of severe illness and death. Talk with your healthcare provider right away if you test positive, officials said. For more information on Contra Costa County COVID case rates, visit https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/ overview. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

County sheriff donates unused safety equipment to help Ukrainians The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, along with several other California law enforcement agencies, recently donated unused and expired safety equipment to Ukraine, the agency said in a news release. The Ukrainian government intends to provide this equipment to civilians as an additional layer of safety amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The 60 pieces of donated equipment included old helmets, body armor and other equipment, according to the agency. The request came from the California Office of Emergency Services, which has been in contact with the Ukrainian Consulate in San Francisco, for ballistic vests and helmets and other personal protective equipment. “We are pleased to be able to offer this protective equipment, which would have been disposed,”

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Testing to reduce blue green algae to begin Process at Willow Lake at Discovery Bay DISCOVERY BAY Willow Lake will be sealed off from water flow next week for an experiment to reduce blue green algal blooms. The experiment is being conducted and monitored by two separate companies and will last approximately three months. The lake will still be available for residents to use, officials said. Dave Caron, owner of Aquatic EcoTechnologies, conducted tests in Discovery Bay waters in 2020 and found peroxide to be effective in reducing blooms, but not harming other plant or animal life in the water. He and his team will test results of the experiment that the town is asking residents to help pay for at least $15,000 of the total cost of $200,000. “The way this is set up is Blue Green Water Technologies is the company that has a new product out,” Caron said. “It is a peroxide-based product that acts differently than the peroxide compounds on the market now. It has a unique way of working when it’s put in the environment. Essentially it floats, so it acts in the surface water where it should be acting.” Blue green algae grows in warm, stagnant and nutrient-rich shallows, blooming and releasing cyanobacteria, a toxin harmful

to people and pets, experts say. The blooms are distinguished by a green, blue-green, white or brown scum that floats on the surface or suspends in the water. The blooms dissipate with fall’s lower temperatures and rain. For the initial treatment on May 23, it will broadcast its Lake Guard Oxy from a moving boat in predetermined, limited areas. Once the first treatment is complete, followup treatments will be limited to specific areas, with lower doses, taking less than an hour. Benjamin Chen, the project manager, said the current schedule allowed for eight treatments, but that number might change. Caron and his team will be on site to test the lake and surrounding bays before treatment begins, and then after each treatment, comparing samples from within the lake and outside of it. While flow in and out of the lake will be stopped for the duration, water will be let in occasionally as needed. “Toxic cyanobacterial infections, if not treated properly, will continue to have devastating, often irreversible, effects on the surrounding environment,” said Chen. “Cyanobacteria pose serious health risks to humans and animals. In that respect, risks to human health are not limited to contact with or consumption of contaminated waters, but extends to nearby communities, due to the airborne nature of the cyanotoxins.” Chen noted the treatment is safe for people, pets and local wildlife. “Due to the unique formulation of the Lake Guard products, all its ingredients will dissolve completely within a few hours

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ment to Discovery Bay includes the Central Valley Water Board, Rec 800, and scientists from USC and UC Davis. Over $200,000 in personnel, products, shipping, travel and room and board is being donated to cover treatment and testing of the 90-acre Willow Lake and surrounding waters. However, there still remains $30,000 of costs to cover. “We are working with Rec 800 to possibly help with some of this total if we can somehow come up with at least $15,000,” said Discovery Bay Community Foundation President Jim Mattison, who has been instrumental in bringing this partnership to fruition. “This is a huge opportunity for Discovery Bay, culminating in seven years of hard work to make us a centerpiece as a test bed for blue green algae relief.” Mattison said the University of Massachusetts had reached out, asking to send equipment to monitor the air particles released by the algae in the summer months, when blooms are at their height. For more information, or to donate, email Mattison at jim@dbcf.info.

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East Bay Business Expo A big winner to include job fair June 2 event is at Brentwood Community Center by Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, partnered with the City of Brentwood, is getting ready to host their third annual East Bay Business Expo. This year, the expo will include a job fair as COVID-19 restrictions in some offices are relaxed. The expo will take place on Thursday, June 2 from 5-8 p.m. and, once again, will be held at Brentwood Community Center on Oak Street. More than 80 local businesses will be in attendance, along with local food and wine vendors, organizers said. There will also be raffles and giveaways, including a chance to win a 70-inch television. Admission is free. John Lawrence of New York Life, returning as the committee chairman, touts it as a must if you’re a business owner in the area. “This is a great opportunity for people to get to know the businesses around them,” Lawrence said. “We want them to know what’s out there and this is a chance to connect them with local vendors and businesses, which is something we feel is important to a community.”

While the expo’s website leans on creating opportunities for business-to-business networking and “creating an environment for East Bay businesses to grow, prosper, and learn how to build meaningful business relationships with other local, like-minded organizations and community connections,” they’re also inviting residents to come out and see what the East Bay has to offer as far as local services and goods and potential employment opportunities. Chamber President Tom Santamoreno said a new element to this year’s event is a job fair. As more people are returning to offices as some -COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Santamoreno said the job fair will be a win for both employers and potential employees. He said he wants the expo to be a driving force in continuing to build Brentwood’s economy. “I’m especially looking forward to the job expo,” said Handydad’s Adam Martinez. “We’re going to have applications on the spot, doing interviews on the spot. So if you’re looking for a job, come check our booth out.” Booth pricing for business owners begins at $250 for chamber members, and is $325 for non-members. There are also limited opportunities to gain even more exposure by becoming an event sponsor. For more information, call (925) 634-3344 or visit https://www. brentwoodchamber.com/2022-expo.

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OAKLEY Law Enforcement agencies in East County and across the nation celebrated National Police Week from May 11 to May 17. The week was established in 1962, when then-President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. According to Policeweek.org, the week was established “to pay tribute to the brave local, state, and federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty, as well as to honor the families left behind.” The Brentwood and Oakley city councils both recognized the week during their recent meetings, and an Oakley acting sergeant attended a national commemoration of the week in Washington, D.C. “To those who put on the uniform every day and courageously serve communities throughout our nation, we thank you for your service,” the Brentwood Police Department wrote on its Facebook page. “All of us here at the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff honor those law enforcement officers across the country who were killed in the line of duty while serving their communities. Our hearts are also with their families and agencies,” The

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Events Events Saturday, May 21 Black Diamond Day includes free visit

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-Through 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.

Cars n’ Coffee

Join the Discovery Bay Corvette Club this Saturday, May 21, from 8 to 10 a.m for Discovery Bay’s first free Cars ‘n Coffee event of the year in the parking lot by the Boardwalk Grill Restaurant at 5879 Marina Road. The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette club will be selling diecast cars for charity.

Sunday, May 22 Brentwood Inspired Living Center hosts Matthew Fox

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 Matthew Fox, a religious-spiritual teacher, on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. The title of the talk is Wisdom in a time of Chaos; Light in a time of the Dark Night of our Species. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ brentwoodilc.org.

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. The fair will include COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots; financial retirement planning; health screening services; programs on how to save on utilities and natural healing among other services for seniors and the general public. 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 at 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

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Parade in Bay Point

Bay Point Community All-N-One Inc. is hosting its free annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, in front of the Ambrose Recreation and Park District, 3105 Willow Pass Road, in Bay Point. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will honor the men and women who served in the U.S. military.

Thursday June 2 3rd Annual East Bay Business Expo and Job Fair

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual East Bay Business Expo and Job Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center at 760 First St. Come prepared for an interview and get hired on the spot. Attendees will get to meet local business owners; enjoy sweets from Nonni’s Sweet Treat; and win raffle prizes and more. For complete information, visit https://www. brentwoodchamber.com/2022-expo

Friday, June 3 Antioch Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

The Antioch Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Golf For Business Day with a chance to win prizes on Friday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lone Tree Golf and Event Center in Antioch at 4800 Golf Course Road. For complete information, visit https://antiochchamber.com/ chamber-cares-golf-tournament/

Thursday June, 9, Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 Friends of Antioch Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Antioch Library is hosting a three-day book sale at 501 West 18th St. in Antioch. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. on June 9; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 10, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 11. The selection includes 50-cent paperback books; $1 hardback books and children’s books for 25 to 50 cents. Audio books, movies and CD’s will also be on sale.

Wednesday and Thursday July 13 and 14 and Tuesday, July 26 Liberty Adult Education Walk-in Orientation

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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 916-5291192. For more information, visit http://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 925-338-1775, 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 http:// www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes are taught via Zoom. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills, and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit https://www. opportunityjunction.org/program-application. Widow and Widower Grief Support Group A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood.

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The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office will host a Citizen’s Academy in East County for the first time. Normally, citizen’s academies are held in Martinez, but Delta Station Commander Lt. Mark Johnson said he wanted something a little more convenient for East County residents. The Citizen’s Academy will include presentations by Marine Patrol, SWAT, the K-9 Unit, Hostage Negotiators, Investigations, Sheriff’s Dispatch, the Drone Team, the Contra Costa County Crime Lab, the District Attorney’s Office, and more. “I realize it’s difficult for some folks that might be interested who live out this way to make it all the way out to Martinez,” Johnson said. “Having that in mind, I wanted to put together something similar for the people who live in East County. This is a great chance to meet many of the deputies

that work this area and learn a lot about the Sheriff’s department and law enforcement in general.” Johnson said many people learn what they know about law enforcement from TV, which Johnson says is an erroneous teacher. “My hope is that the citizens who take this course come away knowing that the men and women who work for the Sheriff’s Office are truly dedicated to protecting the community,” said Johnson. Classes will be held at the Brentwood Police Department, Delta Station, at 9100 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, on Tuesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m, on June 14, 21, and 28 and July 12, 19 and 26. Space is limited, so Johnson asked that participants make sure they can attend all classes. Priority will be given to those who live or work in unincorporated East County. For more information, or to register, call 925-584-9878 or email Afont@so.cccounty.us.

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BVAL baseball roundup: Lions, Patriots advance by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Four baseball teams from the Bay Valley Athletic League reached the North Coast Section playoffs. Pittsburg, who won the league tournament, received the automatic bid. Regular season champion Liberty earned a spot, as well, as did Heritage and Freedom. Pittsburg and Freedom had their seasons come to an end in the first round of the NCS Tournament. The other two teams, though, earned at least one more game. Liberty 3, Acalanes 2 The Dons and Lions each scored a run in the third inning. The game remained 1-1 into the bottom half of the fifth inning. Liberty junior infielder Michael Baker broke that tie, belting a two-run home run to put Liberty up 3-1. Acalanes would score a run in the top half of the seventh but would get no more, as the Lions won 3-2. Sophomore pitcher David Roberts threw a complete game for the Lions. He struck out five and surrendered one earned run. Other standouts for Liberty included junior infielder Nick Goff, who delivered three hits and senior outfielder Tanner Viramontes, who was 2-for-4. With the win, the Lions advance to the NCS semifinals. Their next game will be on the road against No. 2 Clayton Valley Charter on Friday, May 20, at 5 p.m. Heritage 10, Berkeley 0 While the 8 vs. 9 seed should, in theory, be the tightest game of the first round, that was not the case here. The drama didn’t last long in this one. The visiting Patriots exploded in the top of the first inning, scoring nine runs capped off with a three-run home run by junior Anthony

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Potestio. Heritage added another run in the fourth inning to open up a 10-run lead. The Yellowjackets couldn’t narrow that deficit by the end of the fifth inning, prompting the game to be called via the 10-run rule. Junior Landon Marchetti struck out four hitters while spreading out two hits and three walks over three innings. Senior Bryce Liechty threw the next two innings. Potestio and junior Jalen Owens each collected two hits

for Heritage. In addition to Potestio’s 3 RBI, Owens, Marchetti, sophomores Ryan Williams and Elijah Ward each drove in a run, as did senior Ryan Wheeler and junior Pimentel. Heritage will be in action next on Friday, May 20, at 5 p.m. at No. 1 Foothill. see BVAL baseball page 15

BVAL track and field athletes punch NCS tickets by Michael Dixon Correspondent

When area athletes met at the Tri-Valley Area Track and Field Championship on Saturday, May 14, there was one goal in mind -- prolong the season or, in the case of the seniors, their high school track and field careers. To do that, they would have to finish high enough or have a strong enough time or distance to advance to the North Coast Section Meet of Champions. The Bay Valley Athletic League athletes were at a familiar location, as the event was held at Freedom High. That served them well. Athletes from every BVAL school did well enough to move on to the Meet of Champions. Heritage will be the best represented BVAL school at the Meet of Champions, as the Patriots advanced in 15 individual events and two relays. Three of those 15 spots are held by senior Guinn Herron. She finished third in the girls 100-meter dash (12.72), the 100 hurdles (15.73) and the long jump (17 feet, .5 inches). Senior Kimora Mclemore and junior Jordan Maldonado will be in two individual events. Mclemore punched her tickets by winning the girls shot put (38 feet, 1 inch) and finishing seventh in the girls 300 hurdles (16.30). Maldondo was fifth in the 300 hurdles (41.76) and seventh in the 400 meters (50.72). In the boys 1600-meter race, Patriot seniors Dominic DePiero (4:21.25) and James Woolery (4:21.65) both qualified, finishing fifth and sixth, respectively. Senior Zachary Carroll finished 6th in the boys 200-meter race (22.03) while senior Morel Ombougno (50.88) was eighth in the boys 400 meters. Heritage will have a discus thrower in both and girls events. Sophomore Jakob Zimmerman (141 feet) won the

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Antioch High School’s Jorge Hernandez won the triple jump at the Tri-Valley Area Track and Field Championship. boys event while senior Chloe Zimmerman (101 feet, 5 inches) was sixth in the girls competition. Other Heritage qualifiers were junior Jeremiah Ruffin, who finished third in the boys triple jump (41 feet, 9.5 inches) and junior Jasper Villanueva, whose height in the girls high jump (4 feet, 10 inches) was good enough for eighth place. Pittsburg had qualifiers in 14 individual events and was particularly strong in the sprints and hurdles. The boys 100and 200-meter races were particularly kind to the Pirates. In the 100, junior Zach Card came in second place (10.78), senior Dearen Idahosa (10.89) was fourth (10.89) while junior

Kenyan Higgins was sixth (11.03). All three were better in the 200. Card took first place (21.68), Idahosa finished third (21.86) and Higgins was fifth (21.95). Idahosa qualified in the boys long jump by finishing third (21 feet, 3 inches). He’ll be joined at the Meet of Champions in that event by his teammate, junior Israel Polk, who finished seventh (20 feet, 7 inches). The Pirates also had double qualifiers in the girls and boys hurdle races. Freshman Anaya Russell was second in the 300 hurdles (46.51) and fifth in the 100 (15.77) while sophomore LaRico Tezeno was third in the 300 (41.31) and fourth in the 110 (15.60). Pittsburg’s other individual qualifiers were junior Lauren Lemire, who won the girls shot put (120 feet, 5 inches) and senior Joseph Quinn, who was third in the boys discus (132 feet, 4 inches). The home team from Freedom had a pair of Tri-Valley Championship champions. Senior Shamond Brooks won the boys long jump (22 feet, 1.25 inches) while senior Kylee Denver won the girls 800 meter race (2:17.35). Brooks also qualified in the boys 100 meter dash (11.03), finishing eighth. Senior Aaron Martinez was a double qualifier, as well. He finished second in the boys shot put (50 feet, 5 inches) and fifth in the discus (129 feet, 10 inches). Junior Uche Moghalu qualified in the same two events on the girls side. Moghalu was fifth in the discus (105 feet, 10 inches) and ninth in the shot put (31 feet, 8 inches). Falcons seniors Elijah Jordan, Dante Benedetti and Wyatt Erickson all advanced, as well, finishing second in their respective events. Jordan was the runner-up in the boys triple jump (44 feet, 10 inches), Benedetti in the boys discus (133 feet, 7 inches) and Erickson in the boys 800 meter see NCS tickets page 15

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De La Salle 10, Freedom 3 The visiting Falcons seemed primed for an upset early, opening up a 2-0 lead after the top of the first inning. But that momentum was short-lived. The Spartans didn’t stay down for long, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first. De La Salle kept the momentum going, scoring three more in the second inning and four in the fourth. Freedom’s offense, meanwhile, couldn’t keep the early momentum going. The Falcons didn’t score again until the sixth inning, cutting the deficit to 10-3. That stood as the final score. The loss ends Freedom’s season. The Falcons were 14-14 overall. And while Freedom finished third in the BVAL during the regular season, they reached the finals in the league tournament, losing 9-7 to Pittsburg. San Ramon Valley 7, Pittsburg 5 While the Pirates had one of the most entertaining,

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event (1:58.71). Senior Christian Merryman also advanced in the boys shot put (44 feet, 10 inches), finishing sixth. Much like Pittsburg, Deer Valley will be well represented in the sprints at the Meet of Champions. For the Wolverines, though, it was the girls who took center stage at the TriValley Meet. Senior Deserey Bryant won the 200-meter race (24.65), while Teloni and Leloni Ervin finished eighth (25.84) and ninth (25.88). Bryant also finished third in the 100-meter event (12.31) while Leloni (12.70) crossed in eighth place. Liberty’s Meet of Champions in the individual events will come from a pair of juniors. Rylee Guinn was third in the girls 1600-meter race (5:12.09) while junior Caden Novello (131 feet, 11 inches) was fourth in the boys discus. Antioch will also have a pair of representatives. Though one of them, senior Jorge Hernandez, will be in two events. Hernandez won the boys triple jump (44 feet, 11.5 inches),

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back-and-forth games of the first round, they ultimately fell just short. After two scoreless innings, Pittsburg got on the board first, scoring a pair of runs in the bottom of the third. That lead did not last long, though, as the Wolves scored five in the top of the fourth inning. Pittsburg tied the game in the bottom of the fifth with a pair of runs. But San Ramon Valley again regained control of the game in the next half-inning, scoring a pair of runs to take a 7-5 lead. The Pirates could not answer again. With the loss, Pittsburg’s season came to an end. The Pirates went 19-9 overall. Pittsburg was only 4-6 during the BVAL’s regular season but came alive in the league tournament. The Pirates opened the BVAL tournament with a 1-0 win over rival Antioch, then beat Liberty -- who went 10-0 during the regular season -- 10-2 in Photo by Reagan Wheeler the semifinal. Pittsburg then beat Freedom 9-7 to claim the league championship, earning the BVAL’s automatic Heritage senior Bryce Liechty threw two perfect innings bid into the NCS tournament. to close out the Patriots’ first-round playoff win. giving the BVAL (along with Jordan from Freedom and Ruffin from Heritage) a sweep of the top three spots. Hernandez also finished fifth in the boys long jump (20 feet, 10 inches). Senior Daisy Hart, meanwhile, was second in the girls shot put event (37 feet .5 inches). The BVAL will also have representation in all four relays. The Pittsburg quartet of Tezeno, Card, Higgins and Idahosa (42.02) blazed to victory in the boys 4x100 relay. Freedom sophomore Taylor Edmon, Brooks, junior Tai Reed and sophomore Demi Kalmon (42.66) also qualified, finishing third. The Deer Valley group of Bryant, both Ervins and sophomore Joi-Lyn Haulcy (49.06) qualified in the girls 4x100, finishing second. Bryant, Ervin (Teloni), junior Melanie Crabtree and sophomore Keneyia Hall were also good enough to qualify in the 4x400, finishing fourth (4:06.29). Heritage and Liberty both qualified in the girls 4x400

event, as well. The Patriots finished second (4:03.34) with a team of sophomores Kayla Marino and Camille Williams, freshman Eden Enoru and senior Sabrina Rogers. The Liberty quartet of juniors Mersayis Shedd, Guinn and Kate Costanza, along with sophomore Kayla Cochenour, finished ninth (4:14.60). Heritage also qualified in the boys 4x400 relay, with the team of Carroll, junior Hayden Van Den Oudenaller, freshman Jordan Green and Maldonado finishing fourth (3:30.33). The NCS Meet of Champions will be held on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at Dublin High School. Qualified athletes will then go to the CIF State Track and Field Championships, held on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 at Buchanan High School in Clovis. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

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Delta Breeze lacrosse teams end their season The Delta Breeze lacrosse teams ended their season with a tie and two losses in games against the San Ramon Raptors 10U girls, 12U boys and 14U boys teams on May 7 in San Ramon. In the girls 10U match, Delta Breeze’s Sophia Pistello and Olivia Stillitano scored goals for Delta Breeze against the Raptors. Despite excellent goalie defenses by Olivia Stillitano and Kataleyah Ponce, the Raptors dominated in a 13-5 win. In the boys 12U game, good goaltending by Caden Kyle and good field defense by Kory Dake, Clayton Geiser, Ethan Lind and Nolan Pryor limited the Raptors to 8 scores. On the offense, good offensive play by London W-Allender, Keegan Falgout, Luke Geis, Nigel Green, and Devin Pryor enabled Logan Caraway to score twice, Shane Hamilton four times, and Preston Sprague twice in the 8-8 tie. The boys 14U game was dominated by Raptors play in the Delta Breeze’s 14-3 loss. Though a best effort was put forward by goalie London W-Allender, and defensive players Kory Dake, Ethan Lind, Nolan Pryor, and Jaxon Salazar, outstanding play from the experienced Raptors offense allowed them to score 7 times in each half. The Raptors defense was as effective, limiting Delta Breeze to three scores. Effective passing, running, and shooting plays of Delta Breeze middies Shane Hamilton, Harrison Johns, and Evan Lopez was limited by the experienced Raptors defense. With the Raptors defense limiting the Delta Breeze

middies’ plays, Delta Breeze attack players Logan Caraway, Luke Brown, Luke Geis, and Garner Plumlee had few opportunities to take shots on goals to keep the game close. And, as in past weekends, several of the Delta Breeze 14U players had already played in the 12U match. Fatigue took a toll in the 14U game, and just as in the 12U game, Delta Breeze had key players missing and a limited roster, prohibiting game substitutions for tired legs. It would have been nice to end the season with three wins, but bringing home the tie against an established lacrosse club is a big accomplishment for a lacrosse club still in its infancy. Just four years ago, Delta Breeze started with roughly 20 players and one boys 10U and one boys 12U team. This year, the organization had boys 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U teams, a girls 10U team, and a girls 14U team blended with a Livermore 14U girls team. As the club matures and the players’ skills and experience grow, more wins will come, and next year, Delta Breeze hopes to expand the opportunity to play lacrosse to youth in Antioch and Pittsburg. Once more, youth have the opportunity to play, the sport will further expand in East Contra Costa County. At the beginning of this season, and after his first practice session, Callahan Veach, 8, came running off the field yelling “I love this game!” Next year, Delta Breeze hopes to give more youth the opportunity to fall in love with lacrosse and to help them grow into skilled and experienced players.

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Bemoaning the lack of Asian Americans in media Reminiscent of American television and blockbuster Hollywood, representation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in mainstream media is alarmingly small. However, with almost any uest popular industry, comment representation matters. It takes more than just listing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in movie casts. Instead we need to see a break in stereotyped roles. Movie companies should focus their casting based on skill and performance, rather than casting a role based on how someone looks. Thirty-five percent of the characters studied fall into tropes or stereotypes, like the model minority, which portrays Asian Americans as inherently nerdy and hardworking, the martial artist, or the exotic woman. Results showed that 17 percent of female AAPI characters are verbally objectified and 13 percent are dressed in hypersexual clothing, more than white or non-Asian counterparts. “We have the intersection of racism and sexism for Asian women who aren’t

just disempowered, but also exploited,” said sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen from NBC Asian America. “It’s really hard for young Asian women to see themselves as leaders or as anything more than that especially when these images have an impact on the way they’re treated in society.” At a young age, children are exposed to different racial and ethnic groups portrayed in media, which has a large impact on their understanding later on. Based on a report by “The Inclusion Imperative: Why Media Representation Matters for Kids’ Ethnic-Racial Development “ parents and caregivers have found that the majority of media has depicted people of color based on given stereotypes and it may not always be in a positive light. With movies and television making up much of American culture, we need to see a shift in these industries to represent Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and not reinforce early stereotypes currently dominating the industry. Giving future generations a chance to see an accurate representation of their heritage portrayed on screen, just like a child looking up to

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Editor: On May 11, a beloved American Christian female journalist was shot and killed in the West Bank. During her funeral procession, those carrying her casket were attacked by Israeli police and almost dropped the casket carrying her body. Did you hear about this? Shireen Abu Akleh was killed with precision, shot by a sniper who shot her at the one spot on her head that was not protected by her helmet. Footage of her lifeless body clearly shows Abu Akleh was wearing a bulletproof vest that said

“press” on it. Where is the American outrage? One of our own was killed! Should we not mourn her death? When most people hear about the Israeli/Palestinian crisis they automatically assume it’s religious-based when in reality, Palestinians are Muslim, Christian, Jewish, atheists, etc. All three major human rights groups have declared Israel an apartheid state. This is not a religious issue, rather it is a human issue. As Americans, we should question why our government continues to send billions in taxpayer money to Israel when they lead in scientific advancements and provide all of their citizen’s universal

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Superman or a star athlete they can be inspired by, not mocked. However shows and movies are not the only thing taking up our TV screens, but sport events remain just as prevalent. When I think of memorable star athletes from football or basketball, not many come to mind when recalling those of Asian descent. From the biggest sport leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL only a small fraction of those athletes are Asian American. Within the NCAA, Asian-American student athletes comprise only 2.1% in all sports. Due to cultural norms and stereotypes of Asian families, there is a greater emphasis on academics and education, rather than pursuing sports as a career. The Asian athlete is often categorized as “weak, fragile, and biologically ‘unsuited’ to modern sports,” according to Jonathan Long, Ben Carrington, and Karl Spracklen in their study: “Explorations of Racist Discourse within the Professional Rugby League.” Just to name a few athletes, Jermey Lin; professional basketball player, Michelle Wie; professional golfer, Naomi

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Osaka; professional tennis player, Taylor Rapp; professional football player, Shohei Ohtani; professional baseball player, Zhou Guanyu; F1 driver, and Chole Kim; olympic snowboarder, are all paving the path in defying stereotypes of their race. They have overcome racial slurs and given discrimination, yet more needs to be done not just by the athletes, but the NCAA and professional leagues to erase judgements all together. With the recent attacks and violence towards the AAPI community it is important to recognize the visibility and talent of notable athletes and media personalities in society. The importance of Asians in sports and media goes deeper than representation and diversity. We need to acknowledge the obstacles, misfortunes, and distress that they endured getting to the professional level. As part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, I take pride and support when seeing someone who represents our culture succeed whether captured on camera or not. – Aliyah Ramirez, Heritage High School Student

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healthcare. Could that money not go to struggling Americans who are going through one of the worst financial crises of our time? Many believe Palestinians are the aggressors. If you are forcefully pushed out of your home and denied free movement and human rights, would you not fight back? May we all show “love for all, hatred for none” (Motto of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community). Faiza Ahmed Pittsburg

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Editor: I am slightly discouraged by the letter to the editor I just read. The world we live in should be pushing to distance itself from the hubbub and technocentric views of the Modern era. You are suggesting that we embrace them. As our technology advances, it is important to keep in mind the fundamentals of living, such as the need for physical, tangible recreation. If your child has never fallen off of monkey bars, burned themselves on a hot slide, or launched themselves off of a moving swing set, they are truly

missing out on vital experiences that shall shape the rest of their life. You mentioned pills. Why would we continue to medicate our children, when essential oils or other natural and spiritually rejuvenating remedies are readily available? You wouldn’t have caught coronavirus if you had just eaten the oranges your mom told you to eat! Plus, sun is actually good for you. Skin cancer was prevalent only after the wide use of sunscreen. See the connection? Why is it that we are so willing to spend our time online? With the government and Big Tech already taking your information through internet purchases, vaccines, and social media, why would you want to give them any more? Need I remind you that there is no data mining from riding a seesaw? The parks may be a thing of the past. They worked then, and they work today. All that putting our kids in front of a screen does is indoctrinate them, and give them ADHD. Instead, l submit that we say ‘no’ to Big Tech, and find our freedom and fun in the tried and true method of parks. Ronald Themon Brentwood

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How Marla got her groove back Press columnist creates parody music videos to capture smiles By Aliyah Ramirez Correspondent

When Brentwood Press seniors columnist Marla Luckhardt and her husband began producing music video parodies to maintain contact with family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, they had no idea that they would become a hit with the public. The couple have created nearly 600 videos on social media, some accumulating as many as 1,500 views and drawing the attention of such high-profile stars as Linda Ronstadt, Huey Lewis, and Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, Luckhardt said. “I’m grateful we can bring some laughter, memories and comic relief, especially to the sweet seniors in our audience who aren’t able to get out much,” said Luckhardt in an e-mail. “They love the oldies. Our youngest viewer is 6 and the oldest is 105. It’s a privilege to entertain them through this venue.” The couple began making videos in a room in their house, but their ideas and enthusiasm grew with their audience. “We moved into the garage and incorpo-

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Brentwood Press seniors columnist Marla Luckhardt has gathered a local following creating music parody videos on social media. rated mannequins, backdrops, lights, bubble and fog machines, a disco ball and strobe lights,” said Luckhardt. “[We now perform] songs from every genre: rock, folk, jazz, country, contemporary, pop, rap (although one rap song was enough), doo wop, Broadway, movie theme songs, songs by male and female groups and holiday songs.” Luckhardt memorizes one song each day to create as many videos as possible and even takes requests for songs of four minutes’ duration and less.

“I replay the lyric video of each requested song about ten times to memorize the lyrics,” said Luckhardt. “Then I can recite the lyrics as if reading them in my head while recording. It’s great exercise for the brain and short-term memory, which usually begin to fail most older folks at some point. The filing cabinets of our brain fill up.” Luckhardt is the lip-syncer in her family’s production company; her husband is the announcer and technical adviser, and her mannequins Morgan, Stanley and Melissa

are dressed up to fit the parts for each video. She finds most of their accessories on Amazon, and at thrift stores and garage sales, but also finds or makes items at home. She has created a daily guessing game to accompany their videos, sending clues to the public about upcoming performances. “First I post the day’s video. A few hours later, I post a clue for the next day’s song and guest star. It’s usually a synonym or some other hint,” Luckhardt said. “People guess online or text me. Since my videos and clues are posted publicly on my page, anyone can see them and guess.” Their videos have been viewed at Brentwood’s local senior activities center and by friends in other countries, as well as by the aforementioned stars. “Both the Janis Joplin and Three Dog Night videos exceeded 1,500 views,” said Luckhardt. “Most of the videos that we produced during the pandemic have been seen by about 300 to 500 people. Now we get between 100 and 500 views per video on average. We also have people watching on Instagram and now on YouTube under ‘Grandma Marla’s lip synching videos’.” Their virtual fame, however, apparently isn’t going to their heads. The goal of each of the Luchhardts’ videos is just to put a smile on at least one person’s face. “Our main goal is to bring joy and laughter into everyone’s day,” said Luckhardt. To view a compilation of the Luckhardts’ videos, visit https://bit.ly/3sDv3Wn.

Celebrating 50 years of pumping gas Dallas Shanks gas station and deli part of Brentwood history by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Dallas Shanks Gas Station and Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being in business and they are bringing the party to their customers.. From June 1-5, customers at the station at 190 Griffith Lane in Brentwood can enjoy specials and discounted prices, such as 50-cent soft drinks, car washes starting at $5 and a $100 gas card giveaway each day. “There will be decorations and special discounts and all kinds of fun,” said Kim Landreth, co-owner of the Dallas Shanks that offers a full-service gas station, car wash and mini mart with a deli. “We really want to thank the community for their loyalty. Fifty years in business is exciting.” The business was originally opened by Dallas Shanks when he moved to Brentwood in 1972. His first location was on Oak Street in downtown Brentwood, where he rented land for his business. In 1997, he sold that spot and opened up the current location at the corner of Balfour Road and Griffith Lane. Unlike his first station, Shanks bought the land and built the station from the ground up. Now, two of his three children – Landreth and her brother, Kirk Shanks – own the station. “Our dad passed away in August, so we are running things now,” Landreth said. “Before owning a station, my dad had worked for Chevron managing stations, so

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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

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

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

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.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Brentwood will, at 2:00 p.m. on May 31, 2022, hold an administrative hearing to consider the following: An application for a tentative parcel map waiver (MS 353-22) to subdivide an 11.75-acre parcel into two parcels, located at The Streets of Brentwood, north of Sand Creek Road and directly west of Shady Willow Lane (APN 019-910-005). The project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 - Minor Land Divisions. Applicant: FHB Land Property LLC / George Manojlovic Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner, Jennifer Hagen [(925) 516-5135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, administrative hearing will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://brentwoodcagov.zoom. us/j/86331382700?pwd=M0g3OEpyYXp Sc1Nac1YyRWRwQTMyZz09 During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak Zoning Administrator - Item Name” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Zoning Administrator via email. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Zoning Administrator receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Zoning Administrator decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission no later than ten (10) days following the decision, as provided in the City’s Municipal Code. In addition, you may be limited to raising only those issues

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-2022-2605 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 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-2022-0002495 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-2022-0002772 The name of the business: Novare Construction Located at: 1050 Chaucer Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Novare Developments. 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: Lewis Bishop, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 10, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/09/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. f-2022-0002196 The name of the business(es): Not Too Shabby Located at: 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd ., Suite 200 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vikki Graham. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/11/2022. Signature of registrant: Vikki Graham, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/01/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/11/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 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-2022-0002550 The name of the business: Jacob Munoz & Sarah Munoz DBA Golden M Family Farms Located at: 4225 Briones Valley Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jacob Munoz 2. Sarah Munoz. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/13/2021. Signature of registrant: Jacob Munoz, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/27/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 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, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/17/2027 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0002571 The name of the Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 business(es): SMEED MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Located at: 201 SAND CREEK FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ROAD, SUITE E In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-2022-0002219 The name of owner(s): ILUMINA VENTURES INC. This the business(es): EL GRULLENSE GRO business is conducted by: a Corporation, Located at: 2173 MARTIN WAY In: PITTS- State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant BURG, CA 94565, is hereby registered by commenced to transact business under the following owner(s): JUAN S. GUER- the fictitious business name or names RERO. This business is conducted by: an listed above on N/A. Signature of regisIndividual. The registrant commenced trant: MICHAEL UADIALE, PRESIDENT. This to transact business under the fictitious statement was filed with the County Clerk business name or names listed above on of Contra Costa County on: 04/28/2022 by N/A. Signature of registrant: Juan S. Guer- Deputy Clerk Expires 04/27/2027 Brentrero, Owner. This statement was filed with wood Press No. 02-1273 the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 on: 04/13/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/12/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Karen J FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Shelp SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, NAME STATEMENT COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court File No. F-2022-0002712 The name of Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: the business: Clear Directions Therapy Karen Jodie Shelp, Lindsey Karen Shelp Located at: 5580 Marlin Drive In: Discov- CASE NUMBER: N22-0678 TO ALL INery Bay CA 94505, is hereby registered by TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Karen the following owner(s): Carrie Ann Gaj- Jodie Shelp & Lindsey Karen Shelp filed a owski. This business is conducted by: an petition with this court for a decree changIndividual. The registrant commenced to ing names as follows: Present Name: a.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Emmanuel Zuniga SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Emmanuel Zuniga CASE NUMBER: N22-0573 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Emmanuel Zuniga filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Emmanuel Zuniga to Proposed Name: Emmanuel Flores. 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: 7/8/2022 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: 5/9/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273. Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 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-2022-0002409 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. 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

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Brentwood will, at 2:00 p.m. on May 31, 2022, hold an administrative hearing to consider the following: An application for a tentative parcel map waiver (MS 352-22) to subdivide an existing commercial building into a 4-unit condominium, located at 150 Middlefield Court (APN 010-150-056). The project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(k)Existing Facilities; as it consists of a commercial building where no physical changes would occur. Applicant: Nels E. Carlson/NEC Equipment Inc. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Sarah Yuwiler [(925) 516-5136 or syuwiler@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, administrative hearing will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://brentwoodcagov.zoom.us/j/86331 382700?pwd=M0g3OEpyYXpSc1Nac1YyR WRwQTMyZz09 During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Zoning Administrator - Item Name” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via email to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Zoning Administrator via email. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/ or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Zoning Administrator receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Zoning Administrator decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission no later than ten (10) days following the decision, as provided in the City’s Municipal Code. In addition, you may be

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Xcaret Jewelry 8 Perfumes at 5224 Kelsey Peak Way, Antioch, CA 94531. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/6/2018 under File No. F-20180006666 (*1) Liboria Navarrete, 5224 Kelsey Peak Way, Antioch, CA, 94531 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Liboria Navarrete. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 11, 2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88155 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 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-2022-0002266 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 06-1617 87994 Publish dates: April NAME STATEMENT 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022. File No. F-2022-0002022 The name of the business(es): NoMaD VF&P Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 611 Mission Fields Lane In: Brenwood, CA NAME STATEMENT 94513, is hereby registered by the followFile No. F-2022-0002334 The name of the ing owner(s): Noah Michael Daubin. This business(es): Redwood Landscaping business is conducted by: An Individual. Services Located at: 3028 Sunflower The registrant commenced to transact Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby reg- business under the fictitious business istered by the following owner(s): Omar name or names listed above on N/A. Montoya. This business is conducted by: Signature of registrant: Noah Michael An Individual. The registrant commenced Daubin. This statement was filed with to transact business under the fictitious the County Clerk of Contra Costa County business name or names listed above on on: April 6, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/4/2022. Signature of registrant: Omar 4/5/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Montoya, Owner. This statement was 88061 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 29, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 2022. County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Antioch Press No. 06FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1617 87996 Publish dates: April 29, May NAME STATEMENT 6, 13, 20, 2022. File No. F-2022-0002311 The name of the business(es): Luma Builders Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 370 Myrtle Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-2022-0002414 The name of owner(s): Luma Engineering Contracthe business(es): Game Over Towing tors Inc. This business is conducted by: Located at: 2313 Johns Ct In: Antioch, CA A Corporation, State of Incorporation: 94531, is hereby registered by the follow- California. The registrant commenced ing owner: Salvador Saldana. This busi- to transact business under the fictitious ness is conducted by: An Individual. The business name or names listed above on registrant commenced to transact busi- 3/14/2022. Signature of registrant: Ferness under the fictitious business name nando Lopez, President. This statement or names listed above on N/A. Signature was filed with the County Clerk of Contra of registrant: Saldana Salvador, Owner. Costa County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy This statement was filed with the County Clerk Expires 4/17/2027 Oakley Press No. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 03-0477 87964 Publish dates: April 29, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/20/2027 May 6, 13, 20, 2022. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88084 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2022-0002309 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business(es): Uniquely Flawed in File No. F-2022-0002488 The name of Yeshua Located at: 323 E. Leland Rd. In: the business(es): FAMILY LIVING CARE Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered HOME Located at: 5158 CARRIAGE WAY by the following owner(s): Shamonica In: ANTIOCH, CA 94531, is hereby regis- Charise Gordon. This business is conducttered by the following owner(s): BEST ed by: An Individual. The registrant comCARE ADVANTAGE LIMITED LIABILTY COM- menced to transact business under the PANY. This business is conducted by: A fictitious business name or names listed Limited Liability Company, State of Orga- above on N/A. Signature of registrant: nization: CA. The registrant commenced Shamonica C. Gordon. This statement was to transact business under the fictitious filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business name or names listed above on County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk N/A. Signature of registrant: EMMANUEL Expires 4/17/2027 Brentwood Press No. OYELEKE-PRESIDENT. This statement was 02-1273 88017 Publish dates: April 29, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa May 6, 13, 20, 2022. County on: April 26, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/25/2027 Antioch Press No. 06FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1617 88030 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, NAME STATEMENT 27, 2022. File No. F-2022-0002317 The name of the business(es): Salt & Fig Marketplace FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 225 Oak Street In: BrentNAME STATEMENT wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered File No. F-2022-0002517 The name of the by the following owner(s): Lenna Marie business: Three Lights Electric Located Billeci. This business is conducted by: An at: 2814 Countrywood Dr In: Antioch, CA Individual. The registrant commenced 94509, is hereby registered by the fol- to transact business under the fictitious lowing owner(s): Joel Eduardo Morales business name or names listed above on Guerra. This business is conducted by: 4/10/22. Signature of registrant: Lenna An Individual. The registrant commenced M Billeci, Owner. This statement was filed to transact business under the fictitious with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business name or names listed above on County on: April 18, 2022 by Deputy Clerk N/A. Signature of registrant: Joel Eduardo Expires 4/17/2027 Brentwood Press No. Morales Guerra, Owner. This statement 02-1273 88062 Publish dates: May 6, 13, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 20, 27, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002338 The name of the business: The Cherry Tree Located at: 22601 Marsh Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael J Mauro. 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 J Mauro, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/18/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88157 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2022.

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 4/22/22. Signature of registrant: NAGIB SHARIFF, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April26, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 4/25/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88089 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022.

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.

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-21-897488-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-897488-BF 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 619645-7711 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-21-897488-BF IDSPub #0178418 5/20/2022 5/27/2022 6/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88128 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2022.

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 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.

this property, you may call Marie Quashnock 9255161617 or visit this Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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 the 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. Date: May, 2022 Address: c/o Marie Quashnock, 613 First Street, Suite 202, Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-516-1617 Fax: 925-775-7008 Email: marie@aqalegal.com Trustee: Lisa Ann Danita Shubin By: Lisa Ann Danita Shubin Title:Trustee STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Contra Costa On 5/10/2022 before me, Ashley Juarez, a Notary Public personally appeared Lisa Ann Danita Shubin who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/ they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/ her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Ashley Juarez Notary Public California Contra Costa County Commission # 236221 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature: Ashley Juarez Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88166 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002491 The name of the business: GREEN BAY SMOG Located at: 12267 SAN PABLO AVE In: RICHMOND, CA 94805, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MOUSA RAHBAN. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/26/2022. Signature of registrant: MOUSA RAHBAN, OWNER. 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 88088 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2022 by NAME STATEMENT Deputy clerk Expires April 18, 2027 Brent- File No. F-2022-0002526 The name of the wood Press No. 02-1273 88120 Publish business(es): dates: May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 2022. 1. Power Market 2. Power Mart FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 8750 Brentwood Blvd. In: BrentNAME STATEMENT wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the File No. F-2022-0002395 The name of the following owner(s): H&S Energy Products, business(es): Net Picker 2000 Located at: LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limit801 Walker Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, ed Liability Company, State of Organization: is hereby registered by the following CA. The registrant commenced to transact owner(s): Francisco G. Sacramento. This business under the fictitious business name business is conducted by: An Individual. or names listed above on 12/16/2015. SigThe registrant commenced to transact busi- nature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, ness under the fictitious business name or Managing Member. This statement was names listed above on N/A. Signature of filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa registrant: Francisco G. Sacramento. This County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk statement was filed with the County Clerk Expires 4/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2022 02-1273 88108 Publish dates: May 13, 20, by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/19/2027 Brent- 27 June 3, 2022. wood Press No. 02-1273 88033 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2022-0002528 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business(es): File No. F-2022-0002401 The name of the 1. Power Market business: The Storytime Character Co. 2. Power Mart Located at: 152 Trent Place In: Brentwood, Located at: 3575 Willow Pass Rd. In: Bay CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the lowing owner: Claire Raines. This business is following owner(s): H&S Energy Products, conducted by: An Individual. The registrant LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limitcommenced to transact business under the ed Liability Company, State of Organization: fictitious business name or names listed CA. The registrant commenced to transact above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Claire business under the fictitious business name Raines. This statement was filed with the or names listed above on 12/16/2015. SigCounty Clerk of Contra Costa County on: nature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, April 21, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires Managing Member. This statement was 4/20/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 88085 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk 3, 2022. Expires 4/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88111 Publish dates: May 13, 20, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 27 June 3, 2022. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002459 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business(es): 5 STAR PROPERTY MANNAME STATEMENT AGEMENT Located at: 364 BRIDGEWATER File No. F-2022-0002542 The name of the DR In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby business(es): registered by the following owner(s): SPIR- 1. Power Market ITED AWAY INCORPORATED. This business is 2. Power Mart conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incor- Located at: 254 Bailey Rd. In: Pittsburg, CA poration: CA. The registrant commenced to 94565, is hereby registered by the followtransact business under the fictitious busi- ing owner(s): H&S Energy Products, LLC. ness name or names listed above on N/A. This business is conducted by: A Limited Signature of registrant: LAURIE MCLEISTER, Liability Company, State of Organization: CEO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). This state- CA. The registrant commenced to transact ment was filed with the County Clerk of business under the fictitious business name Contra Costa County on: April 25, 2022 by or names listed above on 12/17/2015. SigDeputy clerk Expires 4/24/2027 Brent- nature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, wood Press No. 02-1273 88090 Publish Managing Member. This statement was dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 4/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 88106 Publish dates: May 13, 20, File No. F-2022-0002482 The name of the 27, June 3, 2022. business: Rancho del Sol #2 Located at: 15610 BYRON HIGHWAY In: BYRON, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94514, is hereby registered by the followNAME STATEMENT ing owner(s): Patricia A Tikalsky. This busi- File No. F-2022-0002543 The name of the ness is conducted by: A General Partner- business(es): ship. The registrant commenced to transact 1. Power Market business under the fictitious business name 2. Power Mart or names listed above on 06/12/2014. Sig- Located at: 3012 Howe Rd. In: Martinez, CA nature of registrant: Patricia A Tikalsky. This 94553, is hereby registered by the followstatement was filed with the County Clerk ing owner(s): H&S Endergy Products, LLC. of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2022 by This business is conducted by: A Limited Deputy clerk Expires April 25, 2027 Brent- Liability Company, State of Organization: wood Press No. 02-1273 88087 Publish CA. The registrant commenced to transact dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/15/2015. SigFICTITIOUS BUSINESS nature of registrant: Salaheddin Hassan, NAME STATEMENT Managing Member. This statement was File No. F-2022-0002489 The name of the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business(es): LIQUOR FOR LESS Located County on: April 27, 2022 by Deputy clerk at: 2085 23RD STREET In: SAN PABLO, CA Expires 4/26/2027 Brentwood Press No. 94806-3635, is hereby registered by the 02-1273 88110 Publish dates: May 13, 20, following owner(s): LIQUOR FOR LESS, 27 June 3, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002592 The name of the business(es): PLATINUM TINT AND CAR AUDIO Located at: 9010 BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD, SUITE G In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ANTONIO PRADO DIAZ. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/01/2022. Signature of registrant: ANTONIO PRADO DIAZ, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 29, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 04/28/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88127 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0002731 The name of the business(es): Frisbey’s Home Repair Located at: 695 Canyonwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bruce Robert Frisbey. 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: Bruce Frisbey, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 6, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/5/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88178 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-21-897488-BF Order No.: 220000435-CA-VOO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/15/2005. 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 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): REGIN CHRISTENSEN AND BRENDA CHRISTENSEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0314121-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/4/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-001835600 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 4/21/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0078993-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/21/2022 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: $540,012.46 The purported property address is: 304 FAREHAM COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011390-027 8 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No: CA07000064-22-1 APN: 008-350012-4 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. 2016-0126584-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of

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 정 보 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 NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Notice of Default and Election to Sell, DATED January 8, 2022. 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. On June 15, 2022, at Brentwood, California, Lisa Ann Danita Shubin as Trustee or Successor Trustee under a Trust Deed dated August 25, 2017 executed by Margory Karla Nunez Liza and Armani Soltani as the Trustor, for the benefit and security of Steve R. Young, as the Beneficiary, recorded August 25, 2017 as Instrument No. in the records of the County Recorder, County of Contra Costa as Instrument No. 2017-0155048 State of California. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, A CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION/THRIFT DOMICILED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at 9:00 a.m. on June 15, 2022 at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. all rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Trust Deed in the property situated in said County and State referred to as: 1560 Riverlake Road, Discovery Bay, CA 94505.The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1560 Riverlake Road, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. County assessor’s parcel number 004-132-002-9 THE TRUSTEE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION FURNISHED. The auction sale is made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances, or as to insurability of title. The total amount of the unpaid balance of said obligations together with advances, and estimated costs and expenses, is $757,408.39 The notice of breach of this obligation and election to sell said real property was recorded as Instrument No. 2022-0025056, on February 9, 2022 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. 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

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.

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Supervisors choose Baer as director of airports Greg Baer is the new director of Contra Costa County airports. Supervisors recently appointed Baer to manage and operate Concord’s Buchanan Field and the airport in Byron. He will also plan for the development of future airport facilities, developing and managing a capital improvement and maintenance program. He began his position on May 2. “Buchanan and Byron Airports are the epicenter of aviation innovation in the Bay Area, and Mr. Baer’s wealth of experience will bring forth many more exciting partnerships,” said Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, supervisors chairwoman and vice-chairwoman of the county’s Aviation Committee. Bringing over 20 years of public works experience,

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anonymous donor, the city announced on May 16. The initial $10,000 had been offered by the city following a request for assistance from Gywn Gabe at the April 12 City Council meeting. “Our hope is that these reward funds will bring us closer to finding Alexis and bringing resolution to the Gabe family,”

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said Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard. “We are grateful for the donor’s generous contribution and to the community for their continued support.” Gabe, 24, was first reported missing “under suspicious circumstances” on Jan. 27. Her last known location was Benttree Way in Antioch. Her car was found by her cousins with the keys in the ignition

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erable, and several other Antioch police cars were hit with bottles from sideshow spectators and participants from inside their vehicles. Mayor Lamar Thorpe said he plans to bring a policy to the council that would empower police to arrest and fine sideshow spectators up to $1,000. If the policy is approved, apprehended spectators would face up to six months in jail, Thorpe said. Sideshow participants already face having their vehicles impounded for 30 days, with a $3,000 cost to recover them and a $300 citation. “While we have focused on organizers and participants with cars, we have not necessarily focused on spectators,” Thorpe said. “We have done this because we don’t want to assume all bystanders are spectators, and we don’t want to unfairly target youth and adults. Bystanders can just as easily be residents watching with concern about what is happening in their neighborhood, and rightfully so. But I also know that most spectators are not from our cities or the cities they overwhelm with their sideshows.” Thorpe declared Antioch a “no sideshow zone” last year and authorized the department at that time to initiate a proactive sideshow enforcement response any-

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But fortunately, the virus is easily preventable,” said Steve Schutz, the district’s scientific program manager. With temperatures on the rise over the next several days, county residents should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites: • use an effective insect repellent when outdoors, particularly around dawn

including five years in airport management, Baer most recently was the airport manager for Napa County Airport. While there, he supervised $18 million in capital improvement projects. He also was assistant airport manager for the airport. Previously, he worked for the City of American Canyon Public Works Department and at United Airlines. “I’m excited to welcome Greg to our team, and I know he’s excited to work with us on continuing to expand the use of emerging aviation technologies at the Byron Airport and Buchanan Field. We have so much opportunity to create well-paying jobs locally thanks to our proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and I know Greg will help us continue to take advantage of our location and facilities,” said Supervisor Diane Bur-

on Trenton Street in Oakley, according to Gwyn’s post. Oakley police urge residents with any information to come forward with it in the case. “We continue to comb through all the tips received and are working on this case around the clock,” said Oakley police detective Tyler Horn. “We ask that any-

time authorities got word of upcoming sideshows. But he noted a lack of current staffing due to an unspecified number of officers being on administrative leave amid an active investigation by the FBI and Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for a range of unspecified alleged crimes. This shortage has hampered the department’s ability to get ahead of the May 13 events. Thorpe said that since his “no sideshow zone” declaration about a year ago, and until the May 13 events, there had been only two large sideshow attempts, both of which were interrupted and cleared through the proactive measures. Ford said the department is actively trying to track down all participants in the May 13 events. “All individuals identified will be dealt with to the greatest extent of the law,” Ford said. Antioch police sergeant Rob Green noted that sideshows are both dangerous and hard to combat once they start, pitting anywhere between 50 and 75 cars and between 100 and 200 people against a single-digit number of Antioch officers. The department uses undisclosed proactive measures to try to predict when sideshows will pop up, Green said. Antioch police also routinely work with other East

and dusk, officials said. • people should wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin that can be bitten. • avoid being outdoors where mosquitoes are present, if possible, Schutz said. • dump out any amount of standing water because mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult in something as small

gis, chairwoman of the county’s Aviation Committee. “I am honored and excited to join the Contra Costa County Airports team,” said Baer. “I am thrilled to be part of an organization that embraces emerging technology and innovation. As a long-time Bay area resident and private pilot, I look forward to working together with Contra Costa County’s residents and airport users to continue the great trajectory of Buchanan Field and Byron Airport.” Baer earned his bachelor’s degree in Aviation from San José State College of Engineering and went on to receive his master’s degree in Public Administration from Sonoma State University. In 2018, he received the Herman C. Bliss Partnership Award from the FAA Western Pacific Region. He is also a licensed private pilot.

one with information please contact us.” Police have set up a tip line for the public to share any potential information they may have. Police have encouraged anyone with information about the case to call 925-6257009 or email Alexistips@ci.oakley.ca.us. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

County law enforcement agencies and the California Highway Patrol to get ahead of the events, Green said. Many of the participants are juveniles using cars purchased by their parents, Green added. “I want parents who are buying these juveniles cars that are high powered and out of their skill range to think about that,” he said. “These juveniles are in your custody and care. Any accidents, any issues, will be on the parents. I ask parents to have accountability for their kids.” Thorpe said he stands by his zero-tolerance approach to the activities. “Last year, I declared that Antioch is a ‘no sideshow zone’ and that we are not messing around with anyone when it comes to sideshows, and I am here to tell you again that we are still not messing around with anyone,” he said. “These types of activities are not welcome in our city.” Ford agreed. “If you think you got away with sideshows in the past, we will do research, come to your home and confiscate your vehicles after sideshow activity, so I again vigorously caution you: do not facilitate or participate in sideshows in the city of Antioch.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

as a bottle cap full of water. • make sure window screens do not have rips or tears and fit properly in openings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when used as directed, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective. The district recommends using EPA-registered insect

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repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Always follow the instructions on the label when using insect repellent, officials said. Contra Costa County residents can report dead birds by phone at 877-WNVBIRD (968-2473). County residents can also request mosquito service for residential property by calling 925-685-9301.

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8413 Byron Highway, Brentwood (Just N. of Sunset Rd.)

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