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New use for golf course mulled by Tim Epperson

World Business Academy Vice President Robert Shelton showed the Brentwood Press the proposed development site of the Deer Ridge Golf Club and clubhouse where the nonprofit wants to turn the clubhouse into a high-end restaurant.

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BRENTWOOD The sustainable future of the Deer Ridge Golf Club on Foothill Drive in Brentwood is still very much at the forefront of progress as efforts to convert the golf course and its clubhouse into a new venue of walking trails, vineyards and a high-end restaurant are underway The owner of the golf course, the nonprofit World Business Academy (WBA), said the future is not reopening a golf course, but rather planting wine grapes, olive trees and lavender on the site. “The mission is sustainable, renewable energy in an environmentally conscious manner,” said WBA Vice President and Program Lead, Sustainable Development Robert Shelton. Plans are in place to lease part

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of the 195-acre facility to an existing vineyard to produce wine commercially and seek a higher-end restaurant to lease the clubhouse as a new facility. “We are currently in negotia-

tions with two local restaurateurs to turn the clubhouse into a finedining establishment as a means to generate revenue,” Shelton said. He said while there is a desire of golf to make a comeback to

Deer Ridge, the model is unsustainable. He said that the academy’s notion is sustainability so that each crop is organic, using solar power see Golf page 22

Mask mandate still in effect statewide by Tim Epperson Staff Writer

REGIONAL While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have lifted the mask mandate for many Americans, the state of California has opted not to do so until June 15, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. Ghaly said this extra time will give Californians time to prepare for this change while the state delivers more of the vaccine to underserved communities, particularly those hardest hit by COVID-19. The timing reflects California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s earlier announcement that if cases remain low, the state will drop nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on June 15. The Association of Bay Area

Health Officials, representing 12 Bay Area Health Officers, including Contra Costa County, and their Local Health Jurisdictions, strongly supports the California Department of Public Health’s strategy to continue with current masking guidance, when the state will align with the CDC’s updated masking guidance. The CDC’s updated masking guidance is grounded in evidence showing that vaccines are extremely effective in protecting vaccinated people from infection, severe illness, and death, and preventing them from spreading COVID-19 to others. Additionally, increasing vaccination in our communities helps mitigate the spread of new variants that are more likely to infect those who see Mask page 22

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California’s mask mandate is in effect until June 13, despite a ruling by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Council seeks halt to flow of pipeline by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood City Council recently declined to take action on the renewal of a franchise agreement that allows a natural gas pipeline to operate underneath the city’s streets, throwing the future of that pipeline into limbo. The report prepared by city staff for the May 11 council meeting recommended that the council declare its intent to renew the agreement and schedule a public hearing next month to hear testimony on the matter. At the end of the council’s debate and public comment, no councilmember made a motion to schedule the hearing, leaving the city without a mechanism to renew the contract. The 12-inch pipeline is currently owned and operated by California Resources Production Corporation (CRC). It conveys natural gas from multiple points including Lathrop and French Camp to a refinery in Richmond. The 2.5-mile long segment that runs through the city enters along Concord Avenue, turns north following John Muir Parkway before turning to the west and running along Balfour Road before exiting city limits. The line was built in 1991, and an oil and gas pipeline franchise with a 25-year term was approved by the City of Brentwood. A five-year contract extension see Pipeline page 22

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Master plan moving forward for key employment area by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

City leaders continue to craft a plan intended to turn a swath of northwest property into one of the county’s key employment generators. The area — over 430 acres surrounded by Lone Tree Way to the north, Heidorn Ranch Road to the west, Sand Creek Road to the south and Shady Willow Lane to the east — is envisioned as a future next-generation business park that serves as a jobs-generating office, research and technology-based employment center. If all comes to fruition, 8,900 jobs could be created, 1,800 housing units built and a number of other employee-focused amenities established, said Ryan Call, ELS principal and director of urban design, which the city hired to guide the master plan design process and manage a team of land use, economic analysis, development strategy, civil engineering and marketing experts. “Our job is to really utilize this very precious piece of land as a source for bringing living-wage jobs to Brentwood,” Call said.

“From land use to design of streets, parks, everything, we are always having that in the back of our heads as a guiding principle.” The city first approved a specific plan for the area in 2018 and subsequently has built on that effort in an enhanced vision that has been discussed in three virtual town hall meetings and a joint city council and planning commission design workshop, and mulled over by regional public agency representatives and involved property owners. The arrangement lays out a hopeful future that includes 136 acres of employment center and light industrial development, which could include research and development facilities, tech or biotech centers and hospitals; 106 acres of regional commercial development; 30 acres of parks; 27 acres of high-density residential development (such as condominiums, apartments, duplexes, triplexes and small-lot detached single-family homes); and a 15-acre transit village that could also include professional and medical offices, personal services, retail, restaurants and upper-floor multiplefamily residences. The challenge now is turning the plan into reality, which will involve potential busi-

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ness-attraction incentives and an extensive three-pronged marketing effort, targeting office developers, brokers and end-users, consultant Dan Sheridan said. “With COVID, and coming out of COVID, what we are seeing now is you can’t just provide space,” he said. “It has to be something to draw people to work, attract people to work.” Call said the flexible plan is designed to meld with tenant-specific needs and features an array of employee-friendly features to

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Youth lend hope for health care workers by Jenna Hards Correspondent

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local health care workers have labored tirelessly to keep their communities safe and healthy. Project Honor, a youth-led organization, wants to make sure that those workers get the thanks they deserve. Over the past year, Project Honor has collected over 9,000 letters of encouragement and hope for health care workers in the Brentwood community. The organization has also provided care packages to health care facilities such as Sutter Delta and John Muir in Brentwood and Antioch. “In our initial round, we donated snacks to health care heroes at Sutter Delta hospital, at the Sutter Blue Rock Offices, at John Muir Brown outpatient center and Kaiser on Deer Valley,” Zain Memon, founder and executive director of Project Honor said. “Then we focused on a greater mission and collected messages from volunteers across the country, which were distributed to our health care facilities in California. We have distributed to over 20 health care facilities so far. Now we are in the process of rebranding and focusing more on our local community.” At age 14, Memon was inspired by the long hours his mother had to work

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Over the last year, Project Honor has collected over 9,000 letters of encouragement and hope for Brentwood health care workers. The organization has also provided care packages to health care facilities. throughout this pandemic as a health care worker. He felt that those workers were overlooked and deserved extra appreciation.

While Memon has been working toward expanding Project Honor, he also believes in the importance of supporting the local community. Virtual letters,

care packages and other notes of encouragement to local health care workers are some of the ways Project Honor has shown their appreciation. “We also want to teach people about the unsung healthcare heroes,” said Lyena Monis, director of partnerships at Project Honor. “People always talk about the doctors and the nurses, but there’s also the maintenance workers and different people behind the scenes who also do so much to keep us healthy.” Organizing volunteers and donations can have its setbacks, but Memon has remained strong and is working on expanding Project Honor. Teaching younger audiences about compassion and health care inequalities has been a new focus for the organization. Monis is equally excited about their upcoming projects with a focus on bringing awareness to health inequality. “We want to spread awareness about a bunch of health care issues in our area, in our communities,” said Monis. “Right now we’re focusing on the homeless. The homeless have a lot of health care problems. They’re not able to get access to easy health care. So we just want to spread more awareness about that.” Project Honor is always looking for volunteers and donations. Those interested can find more information at their website, beacons.page/ projecthonor.

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New Lions Club begins in East County by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

DISCOVERY BAY A new Lions Club charter geared toward kids ages 5 to 12 is being created in Discovery Bay. The idea of resident Jenn Barbara, the Delta Lions Cub program is looking for members who want to serve their community. “This is a brand new club which provides a unique opportunity to get in on the groundwork of teaching our children the joys of volunteering, showing them how to give back to our community and guiding them to a lifelong dedication helping those who need it,” Barbara said. Barbara has watched her mother, Linda Barbara, work with the Delta Lions Club for 16 years. Barbara said she never felt called to join, but would attend fundraisers and help out when needed. After losing her job in 2019, Barbara began to look for a way to give back to the community, leading her to help with food distribution through Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Brentwood. One day, during a school break, she brought her children with her and realized how much they could do and learn through volunteering. “When I brought my kids with me, they were great,” Barbara said. “They were helpful and restocked the tables

and it was great. It fostered these conversations about who we were helping and how we were lucky to be in a situation to help them, so I always tried to bring them on spring break and things, and then COVID hit.” The pandemic put an end to Barbara’s volunteering, but once things began to open up, she started to look for something for her children, ages 10 and 6. She found nothing. “No one has anything like this that’s just kids and focused on getting kids involved,” Barbara said. “I started talking to my mom and she said I should get a group of kids together and start a little Lions Club out of it, and that’s what brought us here today. We are at the forefront of this and there is a lot of interest in people getting their kids involved in something other than sports, something to help the community, so they can appreciate the life they have by helping others.” Linda Barbara is the second vice district governor for Lions Club International’s District 4-C3 and will serve as the youth organization’s guiding lion – or mentor – and the Byron Delta Lions Club will sponsor the group. She said having young members are paramount in helping the International Lions Club grow and thus serve more needy people. “Delta Cub Club will be first of its kind because elementary school

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pay the yearly dues. Their children can then join the cub program under their parent’s membership. The Lion Cubs program is open to residents of Discovery Bay and surrounding areas. The youth organization is currently hosting virtual informational meetings via Zoom. The group’s first activity will be a park cleanup at Cornell Park in Discovery Bay on Sunday, May 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/deltacubs or email deltalioncubs@gmail.com.

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Many U-pick farms are opening up for picking season At G&S Farms, in Brentwood, Jessica Stonebarger said that rainier and coral cherries are available for picking at $3.50 per pound and there are multiple orchards available to pick from. Reservations can be made at www.gsfarms.net. There are two locations to choose from. The Packing Shed Orchard is located at 2490 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood and the Denali Orchard is located at 23601 Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood. The U-pick orchards are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At Mikes-U-pick Cherries, located at 611 Payne Ave. in Brentwood, red

coral cherries are available from May 19 to 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours will be posted on a week by week basis at mikesupick.com. Employees will provide the picking bags at the orchard, however customers must bring their own buckets. At this time, masks are required. No food, blankets or picnics are allowed. Water is allowed. It is always good to check ahead of time to see if the orchard will be open. Farmers Daughter Produce Stand at 23151 Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood is projected to open May 29 for white peach picking. It is best to check ahead for more updates at farmersdaughterproduce.com. Newberry Cherry Farm, located at 1751 Orchard Lane in Brentwood, is

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It’s U-pick season at many farms throughout Brentwood and East Contra Costa County. Delicious succulent fruit, such as cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums are available for you to pick to your heart’s content. currently closed due to lack of ripe fruit. It is best to check back with them at newberrycherry.com for updates. You can

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OAKLEY The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) will provide free breakfast and lunch for children and teens aged 1 – 18. Meals will be served at the Delta Vista Middle School located at 4901 Frank Hengel Way in Oakley from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays only. Students will be able to pick up a week’s worth of meals at that time. This summer program will run on Mondays from June 7 to July 23. There is no enrollment, paperwork, or income specifications required to participate. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), providing healthy meals for children during the summer months when regular school is dismissed. The USDA and the California Department of Education are equal opportunity providers and employers. Students can also pick up meals curbside by requesting a form at the

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Sunday, May 23 “Wonders of the Wetlands” Art Exhibit The Art Guild of the Delta invites the public to enjoy a new art exhibition at Big Break Visitor Center in Oakley, 69 Big Break Road. The exhibit is open from May 23 through June 19. The exhibit includes original paintings and photographs, which will be visible from the outside of the visitor center. The art exhibit celebrates the wonders of the wetlands, including local flora, fauna and landscapes. The artists showing work in the first exhibition include: Jeanne Cope, Frank Littman, Jennifer Kline, Kitty Carton, Betsy Johnston and Katie Caulk. The event occurs Sunday, May 23, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit artguildofthedelta.org or contact Frank Littman at artguildofthedelta@gmail.com.

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Brentwood Inspired Living Center is a compassionate, supportive community welcoming people of all faiths and spiritual paths. Join them as they present their guest speaker, Gina Mele, on Sunday, May 23 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The event will be held over Facebook Live. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ brentwoodilc.org.

oldest and boldest civil rights organizations advocating for the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and wellbeing of all persons. The meeting is taking place over Zoom on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.naacp.org, or visit bit. ly/NAACP_ZoomLink_ThePress for the Zoom meeting links.

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In this online webinar, Dr. Elena Herrera and Dr. Donya Wallace will discuss the barriers and challenges that exist for racial and ethnic minorities in accessing mental health care and the resources that support and affirm cultural identity, community and healing. This includes being turned off by a lack of cultural competency in care delivery and the barriers that inhibit access to culturally informed treatment. The event occurs Monday, May 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit bit.ly/ thepress_wellnessresources.

Thursday, May 27 NAACP East County General Membership

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People East County (NAACP) cordially invites all to the East County NAACP general meeting. The NAACP is one of the

This May, the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting free weekly virtual workshops designed to promote mental wellness in our community. Workshops will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by optional 30-minute Q&A and practice sessions from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on May 5, 12, 19 and 26. For more information, visit www. chacmv.org/springevent.

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Antioch Adult School is hosting free online ESL classes. The classes take place at 9 a.m. on May 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31. For more information, visit antiochadultschool.asapconnected.com.

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Rotary Clubs sponsoring youth poster contest by Tim Epperson Staff Writer

The Rotary Clubs of Brentwood and Oakley are sponsoring a youth poster contest that is open to all middle and high school-aged students in East County. Posters can be submitted through the contest deadline in September and the contest will culminate with events and exhibitions showcasing the talent in October and November. “The youth poster contest provides an

unprecedented and very public platform to let the voice of our youth be heard,” said Dan Torres, community services director for the Brentwood Rotary Club. East County youth are invited to design a poster that communicates their hopes and concerns about social justice, women’s rights, immigration, discrimination, climate change, firearms regulation, bullying and other issues important to them. Using creative ideas, expressive language and art, youth will develop, either individually or in collaboration with others, a poster that in-

forms, challenges and inspires the community to take action and make a difference, especially in these troubling times. Over $2,500 in prizes will be awarded to the winners and their respective schools in middle and high school categories. Bruce Burtch, producer of the original Marin County event, said, “This is, first and foremost, a messaging contest, not an art contest. Posters are judged on the impact of the student’s message, and how they utilize creativity, expressive language and original art to communicate that message.”

The youth poster contest is unique in California, and possibly nationally, providing a highly public platform for youth to stand up and speak out about issues important to them. The 2021 Rotary Youth Poster Contest is presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Oakley, Starry Nite Studios, Delta Gallery and Art Guild of the Delta. Full contest details can be found at www.youthpostercontestbrentwoodCA.org. For more information or to become a partner, call Erin Summit at 510304-6216.

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Many Discovery Bay residents enjoy strolling around the Cars and Coffee event in the parking lot of the Boardwalk Grill from 8 to 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. What began as a local event with a few dozen cars, has grown into a full car show with hundreds of show-roomworthy vehicles from all over the Bay Area driving in to be admired. Established six years ago by the Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF) to bring the community together, Cars and Coffee has completely met that purpose. “We have an assortment of cars, all the way from the 1930s to brand-new Ferraris,” said DBCF President Jim Mattison. “It’s growing. We had over 200 cars last month, close to $10 million in cars. It’s incredible.” The event’s slogan, “If you think your car is cool, so will everyone else,” best describes the requirements for parking your car. The event is free and includes raffles for prizes do-

nated by local businesses to promote their services and products. The Bill Brandt Ford Dealership is a longtime sponsor of the event, and dealer principal Rob Brandt said his family was happy to sponsor Cars and Coffee. “Always glad to donate to the Discovery Bay Community Foundation events, as they do so much for their community,” he added. Some big names in the classic car game have taken notice of Discovery Bay’s monthly event, including John D’Agostino of Celebrity Kustoms, a world-renowned customizer, designer and TV host specializing in custom cars from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. “It’s just going crazy right now. People want to go to Discovery Bay Coffee and Cars,” D’Agostino said. “People are coming from all over, from different counties, I’m meeting people there coming from 150 miles away. I compare our Cars and Coffee to Donut Derelicts, a big car show in Huntington Beach . . . that’s the place to be in LA on a Saturday morning, but we are moving up and we are on their tail.”

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Vaccinations against COVID-19 proven safe We’re proud of the collaborative work community health organizations have done to protect our community, and we’d love to see more of it. And we’re proud that our readers ditorial and thousands of other Delta residents have shown so much enthusiasm and willingness to get this vaccine. As California continues to open up and more vaccinations are available to all, it’s more important than ever to be health conscious. We know vaccine skepticism has been rampant in the last few months. We also know there’s no basis in reality to

concerns about the safety of this vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been tested on tens of thousands of people, and has already been taken by over 65 million Americans. The vaccines are FDA approved and it’s rare that people have any adverse or allergic reactions to it (and vaccination clinics will keep you there for at least 15 minutes after you’re vaccinated just in case you do show a reaction). Vaccines in general rarely have negative long-term effects. And the benefits of receiving the vaccine are truly tremendous. The Mayo Clinic reports that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have a 95% and 94.1%

efficacy rate, respectively. The vaccine will not only protect you from getting the virus, but can help protect you from spreading it to your community. Even if you do contract COVID after getting the vaccine, the shot significantly reduces your chances of having a case severe enough that you are hospitalized or die from the virus. The more people in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay and Antioch who are resistant to this virus, the stronger we are as a whole. But we also understand that the issue here isn’t just people’s resistance to getting vaccinated — it’s people’s access to getting vaccinated. It’s not ideal, but it’s the system

we’re working with right now. When it comes to state vaccination campaigns, California is doing quite well compared to most states, especially in our region — just over 60% of our population has received vaccinations. For now, make sure you’re signed up on the state’s vaccine portal at myturn. ca.gov to make an appointment. There are a number of walk-in vaccination clinics available to the public. More than a year into this pandemic, we can all agree we want to make it to a new normal, a world in which we all feel free of the dread and fear of illness or death due to COVID-19. Vaccination gets us all one step closer to that world.

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The vaccine knocked me out for that full day. But that whole time, I kept returning to one thought: If this is just what the vaccine feels like, what would the actual coronavirus do to me? I, like two other members of my immediate family, am asthmatic. For the last year I’ve feared the damage COVID-19 could do to my lungs, which are strained by so much as a cold or a bad allergy season. After my vaccination experience, I know I would rather get vaccinated any number of times and have a single hard day afterward than deal with the possible short and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on my lungs and the rest of my health.

I’ve even had a life-long fear of needles, but thought the vaccination itself was remarkably quick and easy. I was comforted knowing that the side effects were really just my body learning to fight the virus and protect me in the future. I’m also comforted now knowing that I can move through the world less fearfully and visit my parents without as much concern now that my entire immediate family is vaccinated. Vaccinations are safe, they’re effective and I, for one, will be getting boosters for as long as I need to to keep myself and my loved ones strong and safe. I hope you’ll join me.

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Discovery Bay resident has success on Delta Toyota Series angler Logan Huntze of Discovery Bay brought a five-bass limit to the scale on May 15 weighing 19 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the three-day Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. at California Delta in Oakley. Huntze’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 64 pounds, 12 ounces, earned him the win by a 1-pound, 6-ounce, margin over second-place angler Phillip Dutra of Antioch, and it brought him the top payout of $24,293 in the first tournament of the 2021 Toyota Series Western Division. Putting more than 27 pounds on the scale on day one, Huntze kicked off the event with a bang. After weighing a mere 18 pounds on day two, he fell to second behind Ish Monroe. However, with another 19 pounds, 7 ounces, on day three, Huntze earned his second Major League Fishing win. Huntze’s brother Colby also took the top prize on the Strike King co-angler side. Leading wire-to-wire, Colby weighed 11 pounds, 8 ounces, on the final day for a total of 45 pounds, 13 ounces. For his win, Colby earned a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat. Logan has fished the California Delta events for the past three years on the boater side, and his finishes have gotten better each time. He had an 11th-place showing in 2019, followed by eighth-place last summer, and

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now the win on May 15. The week ended extremely well for Logan, but a rough start threatened him early on. Engine issues on the first day caused him to only be able to idle and cost him valuable hours of fishing time toward the end of the day. Fishing the central Delta, Logan caught his winning bags by punching and throwing a frog, two of the best ways to catch big bass on the California Delta. “I was fortunate that I found some mats that were protected from the wind,” said Logan. “My area was calmer and that

really helped me on the first day. I caught an 8-pounder, a 5-pounder and a 4-pounder before my engine troubles. My co-angler that day was really positive and that helped, and I couldn’t really complain because I already had a good bag. I was able to catch two more 5-pounders in areas I saw while I was idling to get a ride back in.” His key fish on the first two days came on a Missile Baits D Bomb in either green pumpkin or candy grass. He fished them on a 4/0 Gamakatsu Heavy Cover Flippin’ Hook with a 1¼-ounce tungsten weight. On the second day, with a fully functional outboard, he ran back to his best

area from the first day. “There were a bunch of sea lions in the mats, and I couldn’t get a bite,” Logan recalled. “I had to run some new stuff and I was able to scratch up 18 pounds punching, including a 6-pounder. I was fortunate to get a good bite each of the first two days to keep me in it.” On the final day, he switched gears again and primarily threw a frog en route to the win, although punching also contributed to a few bass. “I fished more new stuff and caught two big ones on a frog and about 10 smaller ones,” Logan said. “With the wind blowing so much the first two days, today was much easier to run around and fish where I wanted to.” His frog of choice was a Snag Proof Bobby’s Perfect Frog, in either sparrow or tweety. With so much vegetation in the system, Logan said he keyed in on areas that were deep enough to hold fish, based on the tide chart during the event. “I was fishing hyacinth mats, some primrose, and dead tules,” he said. “Some of the areas had some grass mixed in. They had 3 to 4 feet of water on them during the high tide, which made for a good bite each morning. On the last day, I focused on the cheese mats with the frog.” – Courtesy of Major League Fishing

Heritage volleyball team Celebrating perfection enjoying busy season By Michael Dixon Correspondent

The return of high school sports means the return to the floor for Heritage’s girls volleyball team. And though the Lady Patriots hadn’t played together since the fall of 2019, they’re not at all rusty. Heritage opened its season with a nonleague loss to Campolindo. Since that game, the Patriots have seen only Bay Valley Athletic League opponents and have handled themselves quite well. Heritage posted consecutive wins over Pittsburg on Tuesday, May 11, and Friday, May 13. Both came in straight sets, with the Patriots winning Tuesday’s home match 25-8, 25-9, 25-13 and Thursday’s road match 25-13, 25-14, 25-8. While Heritage’s last season ended in the fall of 2019, coach Janet Hannigan attributed a lot of the team’s success to the work they’ve put in over the last year, when even just having a season was anything but a certainty. “I am pleased with how our girls team has played this season,” Hannigan said. “We have been conditioning and working so hard since August, in hopes that we would at least get a season, so anything over just playing is

a true testament to the team’s hard work and love for the game.” Offensively, getting the ball to Sydney Williams, the 6-foot-2 junior, has been an effective strategy for the Patriots. Her 51 kills lead the team by far. Seniors Cammie Johns and Jaden Lucido both have 19 kills, while fellow senior Jordan Cattolico has 17. The task of getting the ball to Williams — or any Heritage player — has fallen largely on Rochelle Mosley. The junior setter’s 33 assists is nearly double the total of the rest of her team combined. Mosley also leads the team with 36 aces and 22 digs, while Williams has four blocks to lead the team. But though Williams and Mosley lead Heritage in most categories, it’s far from a two-person team. Junior Enna Delic has also been an effective server, with 11 aces. Sophomore Brooke Slaus, Cattolico and Johns all have nine. Johns has three blocked shots, and freshman Brenna Gleason, Mosley and Cattolico all have two. Sophomore Paige Slous has 14 digs, senior Chloe Panggat has nine, Slous [Brooke] and Williams have see Volleyball page 15

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handful of Heritage High School softball players celebrate a great catch during the Patriots 3-2 win over Freedom this week. The Patriots, nine-time league champions, wrapped up a perfect 20-0 regular season this week. The squad outscored its opponents 228-20 and shut out nine of its adversaries. The team wrapped up an undefeated regular season this week, when Kasey Aguinaga pitched five no-hit innings and struck out 12 in Heritage’s 10-0 win over Antioch. Alex Cutonilli smacked her fifth home run of the season, and Taci Haase and Tianna Bell drove in five combined runs.

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Lacrosse teams falter Missing some key players, caught off guard on a game transition and facing several in-game injuries, the Delta Breeze 10U and 12U boys teams were unable to bring home wins against the veteran Sacramento Stingers teams. The first half of the 10U boys game ended with Delta Breeze ahead 4-3. In that half, new goalie Jack Geis made a valiant effort to stop five Sacramento shots. Unable to return for the second half, 10U girls player Braelyn Pryor bravely defended the goal throughout the second half. In the second half, the Stingers goalie stopped four well-placed Delta Breeze shots, helping the Stingers to their 10-6 win. With one goal each from Logan Caraway and Devin Pryor and four from Noah Shappet, the Delta Breeze didn’t give in without a fight, nor without tremendous effort by all players. In the following 12U game, the Stingers had a full, fresh roster, while Delta Breeze had a mix of 12U and tired 10U players. Delta breeze goalies Garner

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eight and junior Tatiana Carvalho has six. “The goal was to do all we could to be prepared, mentally and physically, for the possible season and to stay healthy,” Hannigan said. “We never set a goal to win league. We just take each day at a time.” One of the unique challenges facing Hannigan and the rest of the coaching staff is that girls and boys volleyball is being played at the same time. Normally that wouldn’t be such a huge issue, except that Hannigan also coaches the boys team. That’s required a number of oddities —

Plumlee and Caden Kyle performed superbly, with nine saves during the game. One of the Stingers goals came when Kyle was injured and on the turf and unable to defend the goal. Breeze leading scorer Devin Cox scored twice in the 6-2 loss, with leading scorer Evan Lopez absent. Despite the loss, the Breeze played admirably. After taking several hard hits to the legs in the fourth quarter and falling to the turf, 10U player Caraway courageously resumed play, all while coaches John Boone, Ward Geis and Pryor did their best to bring home a third consecutive week of wins. Earlier in day, Delta Breeze 10U girls team coach Alicia Lang led the girls team to another outstanding win against the Stingers 10U squad. The first half ended with the Stingers leading 8-5, and the third quarter ended in a tie. In the fourth quarter, Delta Breeze took the lead and never looked back. With excellent offensive and defensive plays, the girls brought home a 12-9 victory.

such as 6 a.m. practices — to give both teams their time. Hannigan credits four alumni of the program who normally would have been off to college at this time. But due to taking classes from home, they’ve volunteered their time and helped the team. And having the girls play in the spring has caused some other unusual scheduling conflicts. Fortunately, those have been managed well. “Having the girls season in the spring has been its own challenge,” Hannigan said. “We are used to having homecoming and such.

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A battle for possession A Heritage player tries to retain possession during the Patriots 4-0 win over Freedom this week. Heritage’s Hailey Hamataka, Jasmine Staples, Karlee Lywandowsky and Kayla Robinson took care of the scoring for the Patriots. Heritage sits in first place in the Bay Valley Athletic League with a record of 7-0. Freedom is 1-3-1 this season.

But having AP testing and other events has added its own issues.” “I have a team of very smart young women — many who have multiple AP classes — so these last few weeks have been even more stressful,” she added. “I just found out today that our girls team has earned the NCS Distinguished Team Award, with a team GPA of 3.92.” Heritage’s final two games of the year are both scheduled against Liberty. The Brentwood rivals will meet at Heritage on Tuesday, May 25, and at Liberty on Thursday, May 27. Both games have 6:30 p.m. starts.

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Those two matches could determine who wins the league title. Given the stakes and the rivalry, the two showdowns with the Lions might normally be circled on the Patriots schedule. But considering how the last year has gone, when asked if there were any games in particular that Heritage was looking forward to, Hannigan simply said: “All of them.” “I struggled, like many people over this last year,” Hannigan said. “Loss, disappointment, not being able to truly socialize, etc. So just being with the players has been amazing. The energy and joy that we have all gotten has been a blessing, more than any win.”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002078 The name of the business: MyFort Builders Located at: 103 Technology Ct. Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MyFort Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Babatunde Adefolaju, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85605 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001953 The name of the business(es): 1. Haus of Honey B 2. YahYah goodies Located at: 1715 Periwinkle In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kiana Mathews. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-22-2021. Signature of registrant: Kiana Mathews. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 11, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85619 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002059 The name of the business(es): Rudaloo’s Dog Treats Located at: 4100 Bramante Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marifi Lim. 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: Marifi Lim-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 18, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85663 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004761 The name of the business: EAST COUNTY AUTO SALES Located at: 721 Topaz Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: KAR AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 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 9/2/2020. Signature of registrant: Adam Ruiz, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 9/29/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 NAME STATEMENT 85656 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, File No. F-2021-0002337 The name 28, 2021. of the business(es): Emeble Enterprise Located at: 2933 North Apple FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-2021-0001005 The name of Cyprian O. Egeolu. This business is conthe business: 1. Zhaana’s Treasures ducted by: An Individual. The regis2. Nyxx’s Nook Located at: 3121 trant commenced to transact business Ashley Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is under the fictitious business name or hereby registered by the following names listed above on N/A. Signature owner(s): Tabitha Hartley. This busi- of registrant: Cyprian O. Egeolu. This ness is conducted by: An Individual. statement was filed with the County The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April business under the fictitious busi- 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April ness name or names listed above on 22, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: 85602 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, Tabitha Hartley. This statement was 28, 2021. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/1/2026 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85596 File No. F-2021-0002359 The name of Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, the business(es): ColorMaz Distribu2021. tor’s Located at: 975 Woodsong lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Frederick Clairmonte Jr.. This business File No. F-2021-0001893 The name of is conducted by: An Indivdual. The the business(es): registrant commenced to transact 1. PONYCOURTPERFORMANCE business under the fictitious business 2. RAH_NAILE_FRENCHIES name or names listed above on N/A. Located at: 4520 Pony Court In: An- Signature of registrant: Frederick Clairtioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered monte Jr.. This statement was filed by the following owner(s): Alonzo with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Moore Sr. This business is conducted County on: April 26, 2021 by Deputy by: An Individual. The registrant com- Clerk Expires April 25, 2026 Antioch menced to transact business under Press No. 06-1617 85608 Publish the fictitious business name or names dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. listed above on 1-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Alonzo Moore Sr. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-2021-0002388 The name of April 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires the business(es): Antioch Auto Sales 4/6/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Corporation Located at: 1101 A West 85574 Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 10 St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby 14, 21, 2021. registered by the following owner(s): Antioch Auto Sales Corporation. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by: A CorporaNAME STATEMENT tion, State of Incorporation: CA. The File No. F-2021-0001933 The name registrant commenced to transact of the business: GFM US Located at: business under the fictitious business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002393 The name of the business(es): Natural Illuminants Located at: 3030 G. Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andrea Muse. 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: Andrea Muse. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 25, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85677 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002429 The name of the business: Del Mar Pool and Construction Located at: 909 Fitzuren Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Del Mar Pool and Construction. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-272021. Signature of registrant: Amy Alcantara. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 4/26/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85604 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002437 The name of the business(es): Urban Bee Keepers Located at: 2032 Tupelo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dermot Lattrell Jones). 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: Dermot L. Jones-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 27, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85687 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002438 The name of the business(es): R.D. Fiber Located at: 5140 Roundup Way In: Anticoh, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ricardo Delgado. 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: Ricardo Delgado Jr-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk April 27, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85685 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002570 The name of the business(es): Bawarchi’s Restaurant & Bar Located at: 5759 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CN Bay Area Corporation. 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: Christopher Nazir, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 3, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires May 2, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85689 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 et, Seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction the self-storage unit contents, containing household and other goods, of the following customers, for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on May 25th, 2021, at www.storagetreasures.com at or after 10am: CubeSmart #5975 (925)526-4580. 1790 Vineyard Dr. Antioch, Ca - Karen Abbey , Karen Abbie, Michael Lisby. Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH or CREDIT CARD only. Items are sold AS IS WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. CubeSmart reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85697 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: MOHAMMAD AREF ISHAQ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: MOHAMMAD CASE NUMBER: N210648 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner MOHAMMAD AREF ISHAQ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MOHAMMAD AREF ISHAQ b. SAYED IJAZ ISHAQ c. IMRAN ASIF ISHAQ d. AISHA NADA ISHAQ e. ILYAS YAQUB ISHAQ f. YALDAH SARWARI To Proposed Name: a. MOHAMMAD AREF RAMZY b. SAYED IJAZ RAMZY c. IMRAN ASIF RAMZY d. AISHA IYA RAMZY e. ILYAS YAQUB RAMZY f. YALDAH RAMZY 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: 6/30/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press (248 OAK ST. BRENTWOOD, CA 94513) Date: March 30, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85703 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-000202-0002403 The name of the business: Sound Quest Intuitive Arts Located at: 400 Essex Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ryan Dorfler. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2016-0005391 The name of the business: The King Diamond Products Located at: 1240 Arlington Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alba Barquero. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Alba Barquero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85718 Publish dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001435 The name of the business: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Located at: 3150 Balfour Rd A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Summit Foods Group LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/8/2021. Signature of registrant: John J Meza / Summit Foods Group, LLC/President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85750 Publish dates: May 21, 28, June 4, June 11, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001770 The name of the business: Taylor Mortgage Services Located at: 3075 Citrus Circle Suite 103 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ryan James Taylor. 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: Ryan James Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 3/30/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85590 Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001908 The name of the business(es): Bae Bakerie LLC Located at: 1030 Emma Rose Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bae Bakerie LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-3-2021. Signature of registrant: Dejaune Burhoe - Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 7, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85561 Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001994 The name of the business: Aloha Pool Service Located at: 562 Stanwick Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Sean K. Cordeiro 2. Shelley C. Cordeiro. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/5/2021. Signature of registrant: Sean K. Cordeiro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 13, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85617 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002179 The name of the business(es): All Ways Building Located at: 11 Pelican Court In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph M. Shaman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-20-1991. Signature of registrant: Joe Shaman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 19, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85667 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002205 The name of the business: The Cottage by Studio G Located at: 818 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Charisse Graves 2. Breana Graves. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 20, 2021. Signature of registrant: Charisse Graves, Breana Graves. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85742 Publish dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-00022302 The name of the businesses: 1. American Tow 2. California Tow Located at: 5011 Blum Road, Suite 3 In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amer Tow Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporaton, 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: Randy Levitt, Pres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/21/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85598 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002267 The name of the business(es): Healthy Massage Located at: 7351 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Xuefang Zhang. 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: Xuefang Zhang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/21/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85542 Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002272 The name of the businesses: 1. Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 2. Sugar Barge Restaurant Located at: 4515 Willow Road In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: Riggs 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 May 2009. Signature of registrant: Tracy L Venable, Secretary Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/21/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85599 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andrea Ochoa. This business is conducted by: An individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Andrea Ochoa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/26/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85609 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002275 The name of the business(es): Las Serpientes Consulting Located at: 4351 Orwood Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Marshall Clegg. 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: Brian Clegg-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 21, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85682 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002278 The name of the business(es): Burnt Offerings Located at: 1463 Willow Lake Road In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Burnt Offerings. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: DE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-19-1995. Signature of registrant: Charles Billy- General Partner-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires April 21, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85607 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002371 The name of the business(es): Elegua Located at: 8091 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Demira Nolan. 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: Demira Nolan-Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 25, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85683 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002414 The name of the business: FKN Handmade Located at: 2160 Breaker Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Kristoffer Nequin 2. Frances Nequin. 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: Kristoffer Nequin-Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 26, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85684 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002420 The name of the business: Fabulous Events Located at: 2281 Keystone Way In: Brent-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002471 The name of the business: Coffee Real Estate Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daniel Parisi. 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: Daniel Parisi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/27/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85654 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002491 The name of the business: Worm Solutions Located at: 150 Chestnut St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: William Phillips. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2021. Signature of registrant: William Phillips. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/28/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85651 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002493 The name of the business(es): Cyber Security Enterprise Solutions Located at: 5532 Drakes Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Willis Marlin. 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: Willis Marlin -Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk April 29, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85688 Publish dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021.

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pires 4/28/2026 Brentwood Press No. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 02-1273 85737 Publish dates: May 21, FOR CHANGE OF NAME 28, June 4, 11, 2021. PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Morena Del Carmen Hernandez SUPERIOR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NAME STATEMENT CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street MarFile No. F-2021-0002530 The name tinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Morena of the business(es): Signified Law Del Carmen Hernandez CASE NUMLocated at: 2465 Discovery bay Blvd. BER: N21-0606 TO ALL INTERESTED In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Morena Del hereby registered by the following Carmen Hernandez filed a petition owner(s): Melanie Rae Tardell. This with this court for a decree changing business is conducted by: An Indi- names as follows: Present Name: vidual. The registrant commenced a. Ashley Janette Navarro Herto transact business under the ficti- nandez to Proposed Name: Ashley tious business name or names listed Janette Figueroa Hernandez. 2. above on 2-25-2020. Signature of THE COURT ORDERS that all persons registrant: Melanie Tardell-Owner. interested in this matter shall appear This statement was filed with the before this court at the hearing indiCounty Clerk of Contra Costa County cated below to show cause, if any, why on: April 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk the petition for change of name should Expires April 29, 2021 Brentwood not be granted. Any person objecting Press No. 02-1273 85716 Publish to the name changes described above dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021. must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before the matter NAME STATEMENT is scheduled to be heard and must apFile No. F-2021-0002534 The name pear at the hearing to show cause why of the business(es): Makedavic- the petition should not be granted. If toria Located at: 204 Nevin Ave In: no written objection is timely filed, the Richmond, CA 94801, is hereby reg- court may grant the petition without istered by the following owner(s): a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Ashley Green. This business is Date: 06/15/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. conducted by: An Individual. The Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court registrant commenced to transact is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy business under the fictitious busi- of this Order to Show Cause shall be ness name or names listed above on published at least once each week for 4-30-2021. Signature of registrant: four successive weeks prior to the date Ashley Green. This statement was set for hearing on the petition in the filed with the County Clerk of Con- following newspaper of general circutra Costa County on: April 30, 2021 lation, printed in this county: Brentby Deputy Clerk Expires April 29, wood Press Date: 04/13/2021 Judge 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 of the Superior Court Brentwood Press 85715 Publish dates: May 21, 28, No. 02-1273 85610 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 2021. May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brenda Cecilia Corona SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brenda Cecilia Corona CASE NUMBER: N21-0468 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Brenda Cecilia Corona filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Brenda Cecilia Corona to Proposed Name: Brenda Cecilia Corona Barbera. 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: 06/01/2021 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: 03/12/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85560 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

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: 06/01/2021 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: 03/30/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85559 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002665 The name of the business: Medith Investment Located at: 3810 Chatworth Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Fred Owase. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/5/2021. Signature of registrant: Fred Owase. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85752 Publish dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Carey Thompson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charles Carey Thompson CASE NUMBER: N210592 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Carey Thompson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charles Carey Thompson b. AKA Carey Thompson to Proposed Name: Carey Thompson. 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: 6/11/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/12/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85519 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Lorraine Susan Walker, aka Lorraine S. Walker, deceased CASE NUMBER P21-00550 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Lorraine Susan Walker, aka Lorraine S. Walker, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Devon Anne Thun, aka Devon A. Thun in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Devon Anne Thun, aka Devon A. Thun be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 15, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Matthew Geisick, Esq. 16450 Los Gatos Blvd., #108 Los Gatos, CA 95032-5594 (408) 358-3733 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85655 Publish Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002841 The name of the business(es): Controlled Chaos Woodworks Located at: 1932 Las Colinas Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brent Schepp. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/13/21. Signature of registrant: Brent Schepp. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/12/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85736 Publish dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002494 The name of the business: ALTIVU Located at: 954 Randy Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John Valenzuela. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: John Valenzuela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ConFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tra Costa County on: April 29, 2021 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/28/2026 File No. F-2021-0002894 The name Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85653 of the business: Colour Mirrors Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. USA Located at: 80 Eagle Rock Way, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner(s): Debra Hubers-Paradis File No. F-2021-0002502 The name of Consulting, LLC. This business is conthe business: Peke’s Ice Cream Pal- ducted by: A Limited Liability Cometeria & Neveria Located at: 7760-C pany, State of Organization: CA. The In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registrant commenced to transact registered by the following owner(s): business under the fictitious busiAndrea C. De La Cruz. This business is ness name or names listed above on conducted by: An Individual. The regis- N/A. Signature of registrant: Debra trant commenced to transact business Hubers-Paradis - Manager. This under the fictitious business name or statement was filed with the County names listed above on N/A. Signature Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May of registrant: Andrea Conception De La 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Cruz. This statement was filed with the 5/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02County Clerk of Contra Costa County 1273 85741 Publish dates: May 21, on: April 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Ex- 28, June 4, 11, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002429 The name of the business: Del Mar Pool and Construction Located at: 909 Fitzuren Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Del Mar Pool and Construction. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-27-2021. Signature of registrant: Amy Alcantara. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 4/26/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85604 Publish dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Katherine MacKay-Nelson and Clarence Nelson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Katherine MacKay-Nelson and Clarence Nelson CASE NUMBER: N21-0388 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Katherine MacKay-Nelson and Clarence Nelson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bruce Francis MacKay b. Katherine Maria Lyn MacKay-Nelson to Proposed Name: a. Bruce Francis Nelson b. Katherine MacKay Nelson. 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: 6/11/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/12/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85504 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Gabriela De La Rosa SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Gabriela De La Rosa CASE NUMBER: N21-0525 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Gabriela De La Rosa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Milliana Queen Reid to Proposed Name: Yara Queen DE La Rosa Reid. 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,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Morena Del Carmen Hernandez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Morena Del Carmen Hernandez CASE NUMBER: N21-0606 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Morena Del Carmen Hernandez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ashley Janette Navarro Hernandez to Proposed Name: Ashley Janette Figueroa Hernandez. 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: 06/15/2021 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: 04/13/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85610 Publish Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001816 The name of the business: Sweet Rush Cookies Located at: 172 Coral Bell Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daevonna Mosqueda. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/09/2019. Signature of registrant: Daevonna Mosqueda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/4/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85594 Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002020 The name of the business(es): Keto Mom Meal Prep Located at: 4733 Bayside Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Raquel Pedroza Leaderich. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raquel Pedroza Leaderich - owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April 14, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85576 Publish dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002535 The name of the business: Ray of Sunna Located at: 6056 Tazetta Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sunna Mansaray. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2021. Signature of registrant: Sunna Mansaray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/29/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85749 Publish dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2021.

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‘Heathers: The Musical’ hits Liberty High School The curtain has finally lifted on Liberty High School’s stage to reveal “Heathers: The Musical” opening night. After almost a year of preparations, the school’s production team has now completed both opening nights for the double casted show. Actors, the tech crew, and audiences have adapted to the show being done under COVID-19 safe guidelines. Each show has a maximum audience capacity of 90 people and actors must wear face shields while on stage and proper masks while off. For many, this is the first in-person theatre experience they have had in well over a year. Even though the performances look different this year due to social distancing, actors have found rays of sunlight in the process regardless. “I do think that since we have the chance to perform again that the energy is back and probably even better than the last show that we

did last year before the pandemic. And, even with limited audience members, we still feel the enjoyment from the audience,” said Ben Bettis, a sophomore at Liberty High School who portrays Kurt Kelly in Heathers. Theatre enthusiasts everywhere have dealt with shutdowns, ranging from high school theatre, all the way to Broadway and major theatre companies. Now, more than ever, audiences are able to fully feel the joy from the stage and partake in it once again. While there are bumps in the road for all shows, and opening nights are no exception, “Heathers” appeared to go along smoothly, and the relief was felt everywhere. “It wasn’t perfect but it felt really good to finally get out there and show off all the hard work we’ve been putting in for close to a year. I think that I can speak for a lot of my fellow cast

and crew mates when I say that finally having an audience to perform for, even though it was smaller than usual, made the whole experience better and showed that everything finally paid off,” said Emily “Elio” Iles, a Junior at Liberty who plays Martha Dunnstock in “Heathers.” High school theatre programs typically prepare for their musicals over the duration of a few months before performing for the first time. However, due to COVID restrictions and guidelines, the process of Heathers has taken much longer than usual. Heathers was originally prepared to open at the aquatic center on campus, but with Contra Costa County entering the orange tier, performances were allowed to occur in the theatre at the performing arts center. For seniors in the Theatre department, this show is the last they will be doing during

their high school years and were relieved to discover they would be bidding farewell on an actual stage. All in all, opening night for Heathers was a success and there are now only a few performances left before theatre resumes next year in a tentatively normal way. This year was full of innovation, what with having to figure out how to do costumes, makeup, and lighting as remotely as possible. Cast and crew rose to the occasion in order to adapt to being able to put on a full, professional theatre production amidst a global pandemic. While it is still unknown how theatre will work next year, it is now well known that if a group of people put their mind to something they are all passionate about, any challenge can be met and even high school musical productions can be saved while still remaining safe. – Keira McIlvenna-Davis, Youth Writer

The rise of teen activism in a changing world With an ever changing world, teen activism has become a prominent means of expression that the new generation has turned to. In the midst of the world’s suffering, youth all across the globe has gotten more involved and educated on the topic of social justice. From taking part in protests, to using social media as a way to spread information on current events, teens today have used their platforms to spread information and petitions to help bring awareness to social injustices. Many teens have taken this time to inform others on how they can be better allies to their community. Teaching others how to read out misinformation and how to amplify voices, rather than talking over them. “I’ve been involved with activism by attending protests, setting up flyers in my community that cover the topic of black lives matter and how to be an ally,” said Ilwadh Saeed, a junior in high school. Saeed has reached within her mosque and shared her experiences as a Black woman in the muslim community. Teens have brought their concerns with inclusivity into their schools, hoping to broaden their knowledge of American history while wanting to keep their schools safe. Many teens have spoken up about the problematic ways schools have chosen to teach American history. When it comes

to topics such as slavery and the underground railroad or Japanese internment camps, teachers tend to skip over certain parts of history. They often say “It’s not that important to the lesson.” Students who come from those ethnic backgrounds find it important that they and others learn their history. A prime example of teen activism in schools is the topic of teaching children about the history of America. In many cases, teachers refer to the mass murder of Native Americans “colonization.” Schools often teach their students the white-washed version of history and often do the bare minimum when it comes to teaching their students about the problem that is racism. Teens have also brought up the discrimination that students of color face with their school or the school district. “It’s important and should be discussed within schools the discriminatory behaviors that should be dismantled within the older and even new generations. Allowing change and open minds could ease worries of any bias that would be pushed on people of color,” added Saeed. This also brought people to use their social media platforms for activism. Organizing online protests to boycott social media platforms that have actively silenced minority voices. For instance, a “Black Out” was organized across multiple social media platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter, and

TikTok. It was a day designated for black creators to talk about their own experiences with racism and how others could become a better ally to the black community and how they could help the Black Lives Matter movement. Not only have they been more involved and educated themselves on social injustice, but also topics such as climate change and gun control. Many students today advocate for gun control to keep their campuses safer, so that they are able to go to school without worrying that they may be in potential harm. Plenty of teens have educated themselves on the topic of climate change hoping to heal the Earth and the life on it, so that future generations will not have to worry about global warming or animals/plants going extinct due to climate change. Some have participated in protests against the use of fossil fuels, others have spread information on how to slow down the effects of climate change. Older generations often view teens now as “sensitive” or “snowflakes.” These terms are used to belittle people’s concerns while also making teens feel like their concern is not important. However, the youth now has become less tolerant on topics, such as racism and homophobia, educating others and themselves on these topics. – Roevin Geronimo, Youth Writer

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006579874 Title Order No.: 170036718 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: 1376416 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/20/2014. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/27/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0046430-00 , Judgment recorded 12/27/2019 as Instrument #2019-0233449-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CHARLES DAVID ALLEN, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United

States). DATE OF SALE: 06/02/2021 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1773 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-371-016-3 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, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $383,811.96. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The under-

signed caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006579874. 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 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000006579874 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 04/28/2021 A-4731255 05/07/2021, 05/14/2021, 05/21/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85603 Publish Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Rosenda Macapagal Mendoza, deceased CASE NUMBER P21-00600 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Rosenda Macapagal Mendoza, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Rosalinda Macapagal in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Rosalinda Macapagal be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 7/27/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the

hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Amy Alvis, Esq. 188086, Alvis Quashnock and Associates a PC 613 First Street, Suite 202, Brentwood, CA 94513 925-516-1617 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85648 Publish Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 2021.

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for energy. This would include purchasing a tractor that does not use fossil fuel. The planned farm-to-fork restaurant and events center at the 8,500 square-foot golf clubhouse would feature food that is grown locally in Contra Costa County, possibly including organic food that is grown in a community garden located as part of a farming education center on the property. The existing clubhouse will be redeveloped as a restaurant - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner - with a full bar, wine cellar and outdoor dining areas that are intertwined with a renewable energy demonstration center, through the sources of power these consumer-facing uses employ, the vehicles, the appliances they utilize, and the infrastructure that at every turn explains “how what we’re doing is different from the norm … and why it’s superior,” Shelton said in an email. Through these familiar end uses, WBA plans to demonstrate a fuel-cell assisted community microgrid system, and will explain how, if embraced, this technology could eliminate the need for fossil fuel or nuclear power plants as well as overhead transmission lines, would reduce energy costs and cut carbon emissions. Because the clubhouse previously served food and alcoholic beverages, it can

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be reopened for the intended restaurant and bar purposes since it has the proper zoning. Once this plan is received by the city, the WBA will wait for its feedback, prior to filing a preliminary application. That application will include a plan to convert the former fairway of the golf course into a lush vineyard, olive trees and lavender fields. The WBA has hired SDG architects of Brentwood to prepare a conceptual site plan and preliminary floor plans for the restaurant and wine cellar based on repurposing the existing two-story building and parking lot; and has been in discussion with several restaurant operators who’ve expressed interest in operating the restaurant, Shelton said. He said that one of the WBA’s board members recently introduced him to the founders of the NO Kid Hungry/Share our Strength organization, who’ve expressed a willingness to help attract a restaurateur with interests in sustainable practices and organic farming, in addition to the discussions the WBA has held with local restaurateurs. Residents of Deer Ridge, whose homes back up to the golf course, would be given the opportunity to expand their current backyard at a substantial discount to the average assessed value of residential property in the area. Shelton said the WBA is open to working with the city to make the trails pub-

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are unvaccinated. This helps protect people who cannot yet get vaccinated, such as children younger than 12, as well as people who may not get full benefit from the vaccine, such as people with weakened immune systems. However, large numbers of residents are still unvaccinated, not yet fully vaccinated, or not eligible to be vaccinated. This next month is critical to ensuring more of our residents can access vaccinations, and that businesses and other entities are able to prepare for implementation of the CDC’s updated masking guidance. For unvaccinated people, face coverings are required outdoors any time physical distancing can’t be maintained, including at such things as parades, fairs, sports events and concerts. Businesses are expected to adhere to the state’s guidelines, Ghaly said. Both the CDC and state plan to keep the mask requirement in place for students for the rest of the

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expired in February of this year. CRC is requesting a renewal of the franchise with a 10-year term. A state-mandated annual franchise fee of $12,000 is paid by CRC to the city. According to a CRC spokesperson, approximately 1.8 million cubic feet of natural gas moves through the pipeline everyday, enough to meet the daily natural gas needs of about 9,000 homes. The council’s refusal to schedule a public hearing on the renewal caught both city staff and CRC representatives off guard. “There was no expectation from (CRC) or city staff that the item scheduled to set a public hearing and provide notice to the public on June 8 wouldn’t pass,” said City Manager Tim Ogden. “No public comments were even shared five years ago.” Council discussion began with Mayor Joel Bryant recusing himself from the debate regarding the contract renewal. Bryant stated that his home is in close proximity to the pipeline, and his personal stake in

lic, but while these details are being pursued, they plan to reopen them to use on a privatemembership basis for community residents. “We think it’s a win-win for existing property owners,” Shelton said. The WBA has hired Brentwood-based real estate company Marple and Associates, owned by Cathie and Matt Maples to serve as a local property manager and leasing/sales agent for key elements of the project, including the planned leasing to vintners and restaurateurs. “When people see the project happening, it will narrow skepticism of the project,” Cathie Maples said. In February, through its wholly owned subsidiary, World Business Academy Sustainable Vision 1, LLC, the WBA received the Deer Ridge property, including the clubhouse as a donation from the club’s owner, Deer Ridge Golf Club, LP. During the entire 17-year period - from 2002 to 2019 - the golf course has never been financially successful, prompting the last owner to permanently close the course and clubhouse in September 2019. Over the past 18 months, the WBA has explored various ways to redevelop the property to provide visually appealing open space and be financially self-sustaining. Two master plan concepts were formally submitted to the city for informal review under the city’s

calendar year. California business leaders including the state Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg feared the differing federal and state mask requirements will sow confusion. He urged regulators to follow state health officials’ lead, while his counterpart at the California Restaurant Association, Jot Condie, had hoped the state would follow the new CDC guidelines. It is difficult already for business owners to play “mask cop,” said John Kabateck, director of the California chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses: “We hope that they will not be vulnerable to penalties and scrutiny by state regulators or plaintiffs’ attorneys because they’re trying to make sense of this labyrinth.” Still, Kabateck was generally supportive of the state’s decision. “If wearing masks for a little bit longer is an ounce of

the decision made it inappropriate for him to participate. Opposition to the renewal was spearheaded by Councilmember Jovita Mendoza. Referencing the 2010 explosion of a natural gas pipeline that killed eight people and destroyed an entire San Bruno neighborhood, Mendoza questioned the risk that the pipeline poses to city residents and the nominal value the contract delivered to the city. She also noted the line’s close proximity to schools on American Avenue. “They’re like, ‘Ok we’ll give you guys $12,000,’” said Mendoza. “That’s nothing. It does nothing for me, for the city. I’ve gotten calls from residents. They’re like, ‘It’s not worth the $12,000 for the safety of the residents.’ I agree with them on that.” Residents who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting raised concerns over CRC’s public safety record and the lack of firefighting resources available should a fire occur. One speaker urged the council to use the opportunity to reduce the city’s dependence on fossil fuels.

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Preliminary Review Process. City staff developed and published an unscientific online survey regarding the potential reuse of the property. The survey was open from April 12 to April 28. There were 484 responses to the survey. Of those respondents, 48.5 % identified themselves as living in the Deer Ridge area, with an additional 16.5% reporting living in the Shadow Lakes area. 70.5% of all respondents preferred organic agricultural use in preference to leaving the property as is. The agricultural crop most preferred was grapevines. Lavender and olive trees were also supported to a lesser extent. 87% supported public trails on the former golf course, while 5.6% preferred a private, fee-based trail system. The WBA has proposed selling a portion of the former golf course to residents to allow for expanded back yards. While 40.9% of respondents were opposed to this idea, 26.4% supported the idea, only if building a structure on the expanded property was prohibited. City staff have not completed its analysis of the proposal. The proposal may be considered by the Brentwood Planning Commission and City Council this summer. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

prevention that’s going to let mom-and-pops reopen their doors and get people back to work, that’s a step in the right direction,” he said. Major retailers including Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe’s say they won’t require vaccinated shoppers to wear a mask unless state or local laws say otherwise. On May 3, California adopted the CDC’s earlier recommendation that people who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear a mask outdoors unless they are attending crowded gatherings. But the state says those people must wear masks indoors unless they are meeting with other vaccinated people. After becoming the epicenter for the virus in the U.S. at the start of the year, California has seen a precipitous decline. The state positivity rate among those tested has fallen below 1%, officials said Monday, and more than 34.5 million doses of vaccine have been administered as the state approaches the full reopening of its economy.

“My personal position, and a lot of people here are to turn the tide around on oil and gas,” said Vanessa Cleric. “If we’re participating in this, we’re working with the enemy in my opinion. If we have the option to stop this pipeline and stop participating in this industry and start turning our efforts toward green energy, then I recommend that everybody put this to bed right now.” The ramifications of the council’s actions aren’t quite clear. Bill Westerfield, an attorney representing the city stated that, as the current agreement with CRC has expired, CRC has no right to continue to move natural gas through city limits. In an email to The Press, a CRC spokesperson contested that position. “CRC has not received a pipeline termination notice, and we meet the financial and technical requirements necessary to continue operating the pipeline,” said Richard Venn, CRC director of communications. “In addition, we are the largest natural gas producer in the state and as the

city manager pointed out, every house in Brentwood uses natural gas. We look forward to continuing to work with the city and its staff on how we can continue to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy.” Miki Tsubota, director of public works for the City of Brentwood, noted that multiple pipelines from a variety of providers run underneath the city, and that renewal of those agreements are typically routine matters. Ogden added that the consequences of the council’s decision are not yet known. “The city attorney is reaching out to the legal counsel of the California Resource Corporation, and per city council direction discussing the cessation of their pipeline,” Ogden said. “Additional legal discussions may occur that may not be shared publicly. However, if new information becomes available and the City Council desires to revisit the franchise agreement approval of the pipeline, that may yet occur.” To view a map of tghe pipeline, visit packet page 54 at https://bit.ly/3hAQ8ME.

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April 25, 10: 02 a.m. A traffic hazard was reported at Vintage Elementary School. April 25, 10: 50 a.m. An audible alarm was heard on the 500 block of Vanek Drive. April 25, 10:51 a.m. A service to citizen was performed on the 1500 block of Larkspur Court. April 25, 12:27 p.m. A service to citizen was performed at the police department. April 25, 12:38 p.m. An illegal parker was reported on the 600 block of Copper Ridge Way. April 25, 1:44 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported on the 3500 block of Main St. April 25, 1:51 p.m. A service to citizen was performed on the 1800 block of Locke Court. April 25, 2:13 p.m. An audible alarm was heard from the 1300 block of Main Street.

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April 25, 12:02 a.m. A service to citizen was performed on the 1800 block of Sauterne Way. April 25, 12:21 a.m. A service to citizen was performed on the 900 block of Walnut Drive. April 25, 1:09 a.m. An outside assist was requested at the Oakley Police Department.

April 25, 1:17 a.m. A loud party was reported at West Cypress Road and O’Hara Avenue. April 25, 1:58 a.m. A false alarm occurred on the 400 block of Acacia Ave. April 25, 2:41 a.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 500 block of Lassen Way. April 25, 4:32 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 200 block of Hearthstone Circle. April 25, 5:31 a.m. A patrol request was requested at Summer Lake Park. April 25, 6:54 a.m. An outside assist was requested at the police department. April 25, 7:21 a.m. A security check was requested at Crockett Park. April 25, 8:53 a.m. A service to citizen was performed on the 4600 block of La Vista Drive.

May 13, 7:44 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Laird Place. An unknown suspect took a wallet, clothes and chargers from an unlocked 2007 black Lexus. May 13, 7:49 a.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. The suspect is described as a black male adult in his mid-20s wearing a military jacket, black pants and a black beanie. May 13, 8:13 a.m. Mail, swimsuits and multiple packages were found open and on the floor on Grant Street and Empire Avenue. May 13, 10:36 a.m. A noninjury hit-andrun occurred on Orchard Drive. May 13, 10:39 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Sand Creek Road. A subject reportedly requested to see a gold bracelet and ring at a jewelry department counter, before running out of the store with both items. May 13, 10:52 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. May 13, 12:49 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on Oak Street. A subject reportedly withdrew money twice from the reporting person’s account.

May 13, 12:49 p.m. An outside assist was requested on Brentwood Boulevard. May 13, 12:57 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A subject reportedly withdrew $900 from the reporting person’s account three days earlier. May 13, 2:10 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. A skinny white adult male, reportedly about 120 pounds wearing a long sleeve shirt and light-blue jeans, took about $310 worth of undisclosed material. May 13, 6:12 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Tarragon Drive. May 13, 10:21 p.m. A noninjury accident was reported at Balfour Road and Walnut Boulevard. The reporting person hit a sign and a tan 2008 Nissan Sentra.

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