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Fire district to limit response to fires by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

REGIONAL Fire Chief Brian Helmick announced that, due to long-standing funding constraints, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) firefighters will no longer enter burning buildings to extinguish a fire unless lives are at risk. “Moving forward, all of our engines’ operations, residential-, commercial- and industrial-type fires, our members are taking what is called a defensive stance as they approach all those fires,” Helmick said. “This is a resource issue.” A defensive strategy involves fighting a fire from outside a burning structure and moving inside slowly and deliberately. An offensive strategy involves sending a team or multiple

teams of firefighters into a burning structure to attack the fire at its source. Offensive attacks carry more risk and require more resources, but they can also extinguish a fire more quickly. Revealed during the June 9 ECCFPD Fire Board meeting, Helmick called the policy change the most difficult decision he’s had to make during his tenure as fire chief. He said the decision stems from a number of operational challenges all resulting from insufficient district funding, a problem that has its origins in legislative decisions made in the late ’70s. “Due to severe underfunding, our firefighters are continually overrun responding to calls, maintaining required training and trying to be active in public education,” Helmick

East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Fire Marshal Steve Aubert speaks during a press conference in Brentwood, Thursday, June 11. The conference addressed the district’s limited resources to fight fires and changes that are underway. Photo by Tony Kukulich

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Blue-green algae reaches Roadway upgrades toxic levels early in season planned for summer by Kyle Szymanski

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DISCOVERY BAY Water samples gathered in Discovery Bay on Thursday, June 4, have tested positive for dangerous levels of cyanotoxins. Samples were gathered from multiple locations, but those with high levels came from Windward and Clipper bays and the water in front of the Discovery Bay Yacht Club (DBYC). “I’m a little bit surprised — it hasn’t been super hot yet,” said Joe Doser, supervising environmental health specialist for Contra Costa County. “We’ve had a few hot days … but the results are pretty significant — way above the danger level.”

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Signs, such as the one above, cropped up in Discovery Bay after dangerous levels of cyanotoxins were found in samples gathered from multiple locations. Blue-green algae (BGA) grow in warm, stagnant and nutrient-rich shallows, blooming and releasing cyanobacteria, a toxin harmful to people and pets.

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City awards grants to help fund events, projects by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Several Brentwood organizations recently received a financial boost through the city’s Economic Development Grant Program to help fund their local events and endeavors. The Brentwood City Council approved grants totaling $181,500, which were awarded to seven community entities whose activities promote Brentwood and attract commerce and tourism to the city. Awardees include the Brentwood Art Society, Art Guild of the Delta, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, among others. A 2002 voter-approved change to the city’s municipal code paved the way for 20% of city business license tax revenues to be reserved for economic development purposes, which later included the grant program. “The 2020/21 applicants cover a wide variety of projects, programs and activities that support key community events, business training, tourism, cultural activity and

promotion of Brentwood,” said Brentwood Senior Analyst Peggy Berglund. All seven entities that applied for grants during the latest cycle received funds ranging from $3,500 for the Delta Quilters Guild’s 2020 Quilt Show to $35,000 for the Brentwood Art Society’s Art, Wine and Jazz Festival and $18,000 to the Art Guild of the Delta’s Banner Up! Art banner program, that gives local artists the opportunity to create original public art on vinyl banners hung throughout Brentwood’s downtown. Grant applications are evaluated by city staff on a variety of criteria and forwarded to city council for consideration and approval. Key criteria include that the project should create positive publicity for Brentwood throughout the region; generate tax revenue, jobs and other economic benefits for the city; build goodwill among local businesses; and support the overall vibrancy and cohesion of the business community. Other grants this cycle include $47,000

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nual Christmas tree lighting, Movies in the Park events and Harvest Time’s trail map that that directs local visitors to more than 40 growers who sell direct to the consumer. Funds designated for occasions or projects that don’t come to fruition due to coronavirus-related restrictions or other reasons will be rolled into next year’s grant funding cycle, Berglund said. The grant program has contributed $2,263,768 toward qualifying organizations since its 2004 inception. The awarded funds are a big help to local organizations, grant recipients said. “The Brentwood Economic Grant is a great boost to the work of our Delta Quilters Guild,” said Mary Black, a guild representative. “The financial support it provides for our annual quilt show benefits our larger community, because money saved by the grant is put into materials to make quilts that are donated to foster children, veterans, women completing the Shepherd’s Gate program and the VA hospital.” For more information on the grant program, visit bit.ly/2YFAFQr.

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Napachoti, Luy named Liberty’s finest scholars by Aly Brown Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Class of 2020 might have celebrated graduation unlike any beforehand, but the tradition of honoring top students remained untouched. Coming in with GPAs of 4.48 and 4.38, Kaya Napachoti and Savannah Luy were respectively named Liberty High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian. With a flare for the theater, Kaya spent three years with the Liberty Playmakers, during which time, she participated in the cast and technical production of six shows. She helped run the productions, creating material and music as a dramaturg. Kaya said she genuinely loved every history class she’d taken over the years, but she went on to say each one of her teachers had been an incredible driving force in her education. She added that much of her individual success was thanks to her history and art teachers who helped cultivate her interests.

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“I’m very thankful for Melissa Hatlen, Liberty’s AP world history and AP capstone teacher,” she said. “I have had her for three years straight as a teacher, and she has taught me so much history, sociology and theory. She has been incredibly influential to my values and goals as a learner and as a person, and so much of my success has been through her support and advice.”

She noted the Liberty salutatorian, Savannah, along with the other top 10 students at her school to be incredibly supportive. “I am honored to be named valedictorian for Liberty High School, and I’m also so proud of the salutatorian and the rest of the top 10,” she said. Kaya will attend UCLA in the fall and has plans to major in business economics and art history. “Kaya has been very involved in our theater program here at Liberty along with our Model UN club and Multicultural Club,” said Liberty Principal Heather Harper. “Her goal is to become an art director where she can combine her passion for the arts and business to lead teams in creating marketing materials for companies of the future.” Kaya’s mother, Tawny Diberardino,

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Dozier-Libbey celebrates leading students by Aly Brown Staff Writer

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“Occasionally, I feel undeserving of the success I’ve gotten in my life,” he said. “I fully credit my strict parents for pushing me to be my best, my teachers for making learning fun and as simple as possible, and my friends who support me throughout our journey through high school.” Alvin will attend UCLA in the fall and plans to major in microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics. “I am very proud of Alvin,” said his mother, Karen Ruan. “I am happy to have him as a son, who puts all his effort into doing his best in school. He never disappoints me at anything he does. I know he will go very far in his future.” Alvin’s father, Albert Lai, said his son is both talented and unique. “From kindergarten to high school, he learned to excel in all that he does, from

extracurriculars to schoolwork,” he said. “I have always had high hopes for him and his dreams. He makes me the happiest dad.” Also an athlete, Carlos played soccer for Ajax East Bay for the past seven years. He was center back and a team captain. He participated in Key Club and HOSA as a vice president, while serving the community by tutoring and volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul food drives. He is also an altar server at St. Anthony’s Church. He noted his honors chemistry course to be his favorite, as both the teacher and material were enjoyable. “I feel deeply honored and grateful to have been named valedictorian of my school,” he said. “I want to foremost thank God for this honor. I would also like to thank my parents for always being

there for me and my teachers for helping me along my academic journey … I want to add that my four years at Dozier-Libbey were some of the best years of my life. I am also sure that the memories that I formed alongside my classmates and teachers will last me a lifetime.” Carlos will attend Princeton University in the fall to major in neuroscience. “For our son to have been awarded this title in his last year of high school brings with it a lot of emotions,” wrote his parents. “First, we thank God, teachers and the community. It also brings us satisfaction, because he is a good citizen, and we are proud that his dedication, sacrifices and being a responsible young man has prepared him for the future.” see Dozier-Libbey page 15A

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Contra Costa County businesses should consider the following issues when reopening: Employees: Employers must minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. In doing so employers need to balance the public health obligation with employee privacy concerns. One option is to require employees to selfcertify they are free of symptoms, but businesses should consult industryspecific guidance discussed below. Employers should not send employees home unless they are exhibiting symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. Employers are not allowed to disclose that a specific employee has tested positive; however, an employer should inform employees that they may have been exposed. Social Distancing Protocol: Businesses must post and implement a social distancing protocol. A template can be found at https://www.coronavirus. cchealth.org/health-orders.

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COVID-19 cases and related deaths rising by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Amid Contra Costa County’s wideranging relaxation of shelter-in-place restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic hit a number of troubling milestones this week, indicating the virus still has a grip on the county. The county passed 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 infections as reported in Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) data for June 15. The number now rests at 2,071 cases after 47 patients were confirmed June 16, the highest number of cases confirmed in a single day since the first cases were reported in early March. Contra Costa ranks 14th among the state’s 58 counties based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Three Bay Area counties — Alameda, Santa Clara and San Francisco — are in the top 10. For the week ending June 13, CCHS reported 279 new cases, the highest weekly number ever recorded in the county. The weekly growth rate of COVID-19 infections was 16.2%, the highest rate since the middle of April when weekly growth rates were more than 30%. The highest number of deaths in a single day occurred June 15 when five deaths were reported. An additional fatality the following day brought the county’s

death toll attributed to the coronavirus to 50. In the last 10 days, 12 deaths have been reported. Hospitalizations also continue to climb with 27 reported as of June 16, a nearly 59% increase over the previous 10 days. “Some of Contra Costa’s key indicators for measuring how well the community is slowing the spread of COVID-19 did increase in the first half of June, an expected outcome as more people come into more contact with each other as the county gradually reopens businesses and activities,” read a CCHS press release issued Tuesday. There has been positive progress made, particularly with regard to testing. The average number of tests completed per day was 881 for the week ending June 13, up nearly 14% from the prior week. Testing volumes jumped again this week as more than 4,500 tests were completed in the last three days. While this is an improvement, testing volumes still fall well short of the county’s goal of more than 2,000 tests per day. Locally, Antioch is reporting 175 cases; Brentwood, 74; Oakley, 58; Discovery Bay, 13; and Bethel Island, one. Across the whole of the county, Richmond is reporting the highest number of cases with 496, followed by Concord at 259 and San Pablo at 177.

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When the pandemic began, Rick Knoll erected an on-farm store at his 12510 Byron Highway Knoll Farms property where people could purchase organic fruits and vegetables and pick up free information concerning such things as foods that can boost the immune system, together with practical directions for designing gardens and creating healthy compost piles. Rick spent years preparing for this in part of a long-term mission of educating people about the positive impact of organic products and herbs on the immune system. He has focused his attention on creating healthy alternatives to packaged and processed foods that contribute to such health problems as heart-disease, gastrointestinal illness and obesity. During the past 10 years, Rick studied the healing properties of plants and herbs associated with raphaology, which is the study of medicine found in nature. He said

that he is a disciple of Morning “Mamma” Wolf — a master herbalist, nutritionist and accomplished healing practitioner who learned the principles of indigenous plantbased medicine from a number of qualified healers plus a famous tribal shaman. The story of Knoll Farms began 41 years ago, when Rick received a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from UC Irvine and moved into the Brentwood area. He and his wife Kristie had enjoyed growing their own vegetables and fruit in the back of their Santa Ana residence. They were now planning to grow crops on a larger scale, so they bought a small farm in Brentwood. They figured out how to create a sustainable farming practice on 10 acres by finding crops other than wheat, corn or cherries. They began by planting 60 fig trees. It took three years until they harvested the first crop, which they then began to deliver to local farmers markets. They eventually developed a reputation among people who wanted quality ripe fruit that had been carefully handled and delivered. Custom-

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Rick and Kristie Knoll launched Knoll Farms 41 years ago. While COVID-19 has altered their current practices, they’re still going strong. and Sicily. The plant has a beautiful flower that develops into a truly delicious thorncovered fruit! The flower’s pistol is a rennet for coagulating milk into cheese that can substitute for animal rennet, which is made from animal intestines. They also grow a number of herbs including sweet basil and medicinal herbs, such as thyme, which repairs damage to the pancreas, and lemon balm, which keeps gums and teeth happy. Of course, Rick admitted that all of this has changed during the pandemic. But while he is waiting for things to get back to normal, he has “morphed” parts of his business plan, including his on-farm store, which he intends to continue as a regular feature in the future.

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Heritage High School shortstop Ryan Jackson has been hitting things for as long as he can remember. It turns out, all that activity has paid off. Jackson has committed to the University of Nevada-Reno and recently topped off his high school career by being named Heritage’s Male Athlete of the Year. “I feel very honored to receive that award,” Jackson said. “I worked very hard toward that goal. I loved getting the award.” The dynamic infielder hit .457 with 86 hits, 45 RBI and 55 runs scored in 61 varsity games for the Patriots over four seasons, which included a two-game stint as varsity freshman and a four-game senior campaign halted by shelter-in-place restrictions, according to Maxpreps.com. He is also a talented pitcher, finishing 5-1 with a 0.92 varsity ERA, 67 strikeouts and four saves in 16 appearances (45.2 innings), including eight starts. His Male Athlete of the Year award is just the latest in a string of garnered honors, including a 2019 league MVP award; a Heritage High School’s MVP award; North Coast Section Baseball Player of the Year recognition; and Prep2Prep Junior of the Year acclaim. “Ryan is not only a talented base-

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Heritage High School shortstop Ryan Jackson, seen here in 2019, was recently named Heritage High School’s Male Athlete of the Year. ball player, but also a kid of high character,” said Kevin Brannan, Heritage head coach. “He is a team leader, who leads by example and is a great teammate.” To nobody’s surprise, when Jackson was on the field, the Patriots succeeded. He played his first full varsity season as a sophomore, when he hit .358 with 29 hits, 17 RBI and 19 runs scored, helping Heritage bounce back from a second-place

Bay Valley Athletic League finish to win the league title and advance all the way to the North Coast Section semifinals. A year later, he won the league MVP award as a junior, after hitting .582 with 53 hits, 28 RBI and 30 runs scored, propelling the squad to another league title and on to the North Coast Section title game. “He had a season for the ages as a

junior,” said Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith. “We have had some great players, who (are now playing with the A’s and Yankee organizations), and you can make the case that Ryan’s season might have been the best individual season.” Jackson parlayed his success into discussions with at least six other colleges, including San Jose State, St. Mary’s, Boise State, University of Utah, California State University, Long Beach and Cal State Northridge, before inking his future with University of Nevada, Reno. But the 5-foot-10 shortstop’s achievements shouldn’t come as a surprise. His parents were successful amateur baseball and softball players, and he’s been playing and improving for as long as he can remember — even when circumstances don’t swing his way. Despite losing his high school senior season due to shelter-in-place restrictions, he continued to work out at home, train with a few of his teammates and maintain a focused hitting and throwing routine. It’s all for good reason. Before long, he’ll transition to college, where he says he plans to fundamentally improve, while gaining weight and increasing his strength and speed — hopefully all in three year — to enter the MLB draft. “I love playing baseball,” he said. “I just love the teammates, everyone’s energy on the field. I just love it.”

The Press archives: A look back at the best in sports The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide much-needed sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 Three former East County baseball stars were drafted in the Major League Baseball draft. Former Freedom High star shortstop Kyren Paris was drafted by Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels in the second round (55th pick); the New York Yankees drafted former Heritage High and St. Mary’s College designated hitter and pitcher Kevin Milam in the 14th round (435th pick); and the Atlanta Braves nabbed former Liberty High, Butte College and University of Washington outfielder Connor Blair in the 15th round (457th pick). “Obviously, the first day you have the big names, like Kyren, and we were extremely happy for him, and to see Kevin and a couple of the other guys names pop

up there was real exciting,” said Heritage head coach Kevin Brannan. 2018 Jared deFremery, a Liberty High sophomore at the time, partnered with teammate Miles Kaneko to win the 2018 Bass Pro Shop’s Fishing League Worldwide High School Fishing Clear Lake Open while also earning the The Bass Federation/FLW California State Championship. Representing the Delta Teen Team, deFremery and Kaneko finished first in the 72-team event in Clearlake, winning by nearly 2 pounds. Reaching the five-bass limit, deFremery and Kaneko weighed in at 19 pounds, 2 ounces. The second-place team came in at 17 pounds, 10 ounces. 2017 The Freedom baseball team relished a Bay Valley Athletic League-winning season. The Falcons had not won a league title in eight years and were coming off a 3-7 campaign in Bay Valley Athletic League

play the previous season. “Before the season, we told the kids they were playing a tough schedule; that nothing was going to be easy,” said then Freedom coach Francisco Zelaya. “With every competitive game we had, our goal was to gain something from it — win or lose. We had to focus on the process. Our body language and our mindset were always positive.” 2016 O’Hara Park seventh grader Anthony Belt was celebrated for quickly advancing his young motocross career. He received an American Motorcyclist Association plaque for the winter series, placing second overall and recording two wins. 2015 Heritage graduate Ryan Howell was drafted in the 15th round by his childhood team — the Oakland A’s. “It’s a dream come true,” Howell said at the time. “That’s the easy thing to say, I

guess. But I’ve wanted to play pro ball since I was a little kid, so this is awesome.” Also in 2015, a host of amateur bowlers took part in the Professional Bowlers Association’s Northern California Senior Classic Pro-Am at Harvest Park Bowl. While many fans were just thrilled to interact with some of the top senior pros, including Walter Ray Williams Jr., Pete Weber and Amleto Monacelli, others were determined not to leave without getting their autographs. Brandon Muroaka planted himself outside the bowlers’ locker room, every so often peeking down the hall for a chance to snag Monacelli. “My friend has the 50 top greatest players,” he said. “I’m just trying to get (Monacelli’s) because he is one of them.” 2014 Heritage two-sport star Sydney Berry signed her letter of intent to run track see Sports page 12A

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Fate of fall sports schedule up in the air California’s high school sports governing body has announced that it will decide by July 20 whether fall sports will continue as currently scheduled. “The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) believes education-based athletics and all co-curricular activities are essential to the physical, mental and social well-being of students and realizes the impact and challenges that COVID-19 has caused for our member schools and education-based athletics,” the statement, released June 12, reads. “We continue to monitor the directives and guidelines released from the governor’s office, the California Department of Education and state/local/county health departments and agencies as these directives and guidelines are followed by our member schools/school districts when they are planning when and how to reopen school this fall.”

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The bulk of East County athletic competitions would ordinarily begin in mid- to late August. The CIF’s statement indicates the organization will be prepared to offer alternative fall calendars if it’s determined that sports cannot begin on time. Currently, Contra Costa County and the Liberty Union High School District are allowing schools to conduct small, 12-player outdoor sport camps, provided that students sign a waiver that stipulates key provisions, including guidelines for the use of masks, a directive for students or coaches to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms of illness, and a ban on gatherings before or after the camps. To read the CIF’s full statement, visit https://bit. ly/2MZLdnV. For more information on the Liberty Union High School District’s camp protocol, visit https://bit.ly/3fr8jQt.

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En route to becoming the salutatorian, Nathan was part of Deer Valley High School’s swim team along with the year-round Brentwood SeaWolves team. He served as an officer for HOSA and was also part of Multiplying Good. He served his community as a volunteer at the Kaiser Permanente hospital. He said his favorite class was medical ethics, which challenged him to explore important issues such as human trafficking and poverty. “Although the coursework at DLMHS was not easy, I appreciate all the support from my teachers at Dozier-Libbey who helped me every step of the way,” Nathan said.

ager Tim Ogden said. “I don’t know that we have a preferred option. There are certainly some advantages to selling it, bringing some more cash to the city. There are certainly some advantages to using it for some opportunities in the community that are being underserved, and this building could be a catalyst to address some of those services. There is no right or wrong answer here — it’s just a good policy discussion about what the council wants to do.”  If the city keeps the building and garners no further rent income, the city would be on the hook for about $496,000 annually for 12 years to pay off the estimated $2.46 million remaining on bonds used to purchase the building and complete subsequent tenet improvements about 20 years ago. Those payments would likely be made up of $250,000 annually from the general fund and $246,000 a year garnered from bond-refinance savings, said Management Analyst Gail Leech. Further costs could also materialize, such as HVAC and lighting expenses, dependent upon the building’s future design, Leech added.  A pre-pandemic appraisal of the building pegged its worth at $2.9 million, meaning the city could garner a one-time surplus of around $400,000 if it were sold and the appraisal held true. The council, however, appears to have other ideas. Rodriguez said some of the center’s costs could be potentially be offset through partnerships with foundations, community businesses and other donors. “I see this facility as an opportunity,” Rodriguez said. “I don’t see selling it as an option. We don’t have very many buildings left to utilize for various things we need to do in this community.”  Fellow city councilmember Karen Rarey likes the youth center idea but noted that further funding discussion is needed.  “I am all for a teen center,” she said.  It’s expected that a formal city council ad hoc committee will be formed at an upcoming city council meeting.  To read a city staff report on the future of the building, visit packet page 576 at https://bit. ly/3fsFVxo.

was very active in our leadership program, Special Olympics and yearbook,” Harper said. “Savannah has shown a passion for creativity in the areas of photography, clothes design and computer coding.” Naturally, Savannah’s mother, Deborah Cha, is extremely proud. “She constantly speaks to balance out social inequalities and inspires other young girls around her,” Cha said. “Her status is well deserved, because of how I watched her put in the work for it.”

On being named the salutatorian, Nathan expressed gratitude to his family, classmates and school. “Dozier-Libbey gave me many opportunities to challenge myself and push my limits, which helped me to continually improve myself,” he said. “My family also pushed me to stay motivated and reminded me to keep moving forward toward my goals no matter how hard it got.” He will attend UCLA to major in biochemistry. “We are very proud of Nathan for working hard to become the salutatorian of the class of 2020,” said Nathan’s father, Nghia Tong. “I am proud of him for achieving such a high goal. I wish that he continues his good work ethic to be successful in college.”

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Courtney Quinowski SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Courtney Lynn Quinowski CASE NUMBER: N20-0695 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Courtney Lynn Quinowski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Courtney Lynn Quinowski to Proposed Name: Courtney Quin Shaffer. 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: 09/03/2020 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: 6/8/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82988 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sabrina Lynne Rose SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sabrina Lynne Rose / Zakary Michael Rose CASE NUMBER: N20-0773 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sabrina Lynne Rose filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Zakary Michael Rose to Proposed Name: Zakary Mikel Rose. 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

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petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 09/04/2020 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: 6/10/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82986 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020. Public Notice of Private Act Completed 04-01-2017: Nativity Record. On April Third 1963 A.D. a living son was born to father John Richard and mother Helaine of the Recht family and by them was given a name Jeremy David. The event took place on the land known as Contra Costa County California. At this time the Recht family were Californians domiciled in their private home on the land known as Alameda County. Their son was born in good health and went home to live with his father, mother, and older brother John Blaine. Witnesses: I have direct knowledge as to these facts and I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. [signatories] J Richard Recht father, Executed on 4/1/17. Helaine Gravestock mother, Executed on 4-12017. John Recht brother, Executed on 2017-04-01. Brentwood Press No. 021273 82888 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2020 Public Notice of Private Act Completed 10-07-2019: Constitutor’s Proclamation of Origin for Jeremy David Recht. I, Jeremy David, son to father John Richard and mother Helaine of the family Recht, a sui juris native Californian, domiciled within the Union state, a direct descendant of many revolutionary war veterans, a free man by inheritance and treaty, and not a citizen of the United States, acting within the lawful jurisdiction of the Constitution for the State of California 1849, and without the jurisdiction of the “Statutes of California” passed at the Twenty-Third Session of the Legislature 1880, do by will, act, and written deed on this October seventh, in the year of our Lord 2019, create a private juridical person named Jeremy David Recht, of which I am the principal and sole proprietor, and as my child (my creation), I grant said private person Jeremy David Recht my de jure domicil, my original sui juris capacity, and unlimited general powers of authority to act on my behalf. Jeremy David Recht’s ownership shall be protected by Certificate of Business Ownership (aka FBN) in the county record under my private RECHT ESTATE TRUST.

Jeremy David Recht is hereby copyrighted and trademarked in the common law by public notice. All trespass shall be subject to prosecution. Further I proclaim Jeremy David Recht shall possess the capacity of head trustee for RECHT JEREMY DAVID and RECHT ESTATE TRUST per organic law. Send process care of RECHT ESTATE LLC, Wyoming. Witness my hand and seal: Jeremy David per trust. [Witnesses shall remain private] Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82889 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002105 The name of the business: Stone Builders Incorporated Located at: 1487 Mallard Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stone Builders Incorporated. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rebecca Stone CEO and Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 6, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/6/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 82695 Publish dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002187 The name of the business: McAllister Company Located at: 2827 Vine Hill Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mike McAllister Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/28/2015. Signature of registrant: Mike McAllister, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 5/12/2025 Oakley Press - The Press No. 03-0477 82765 Publish dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002201 The name of the business: Ozment Build To Suit Construction Located at: 4998 Gardenia Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Robert M. Ozment. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 5, 2004. Signature of registrant: Robert Ozment. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 5/12/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 82657 Publish dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2020.

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DRAFT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AND PUBLIC MEETING The East Contra Costa Groundwater Sustainability Working Group is preparing a Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Plan) and seeks input on the first two sections of the document. The East Contra Costa Groundwater Subbasin is a medium priority subbasin, as determined by the State, and requires preparation of a Plan under the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Sections 1 and 2 of the Draft Plan discuss the purpose of the Plan, the sustainability goal, the planning area, current and historical water and land uses, and information on groundwater wells in the East Contra Costa Groundwater Subbasin. You may comment on the document without attending the meeting. Sections 1 and 2 are found at the link below, or email groundwaterinfo@dcd.cccounty.us and request the document. Comments are due on July 20, 2020. Link to document and other information: http://tinyurl.com/ECCGSP-1 To hear more about the Plan, an online public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. You may register to attend here: http://tinyurl.com/ECCGSP-mtg1 For additional SGMA inquiries, to provide more detailed comments, or to be included on the email list, please send us an email. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82992 Publish Dates: June 19, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002148 The name of the business: 7 Eleven 38737A Located at: 5931 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Air Investments Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jappanbir Singh Sarang / President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 7, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 5/7/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82673 Publish dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002197 The name of the business: O2High Located at: 725 Central Ave In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Leonard J Selph 2. Louella V Selph 3. Brandon Selph. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Leonard Selph. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 12, 2020 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 5/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82902 Publish dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2020.

Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/9/1992. Signature of registrant: Dmitriy Borodyanskiy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 13, 2020 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 5/13/2025 Brentwood Press - The Press No. 02-1273 82762 Publish dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020.

Velarde, aka Linda Gotelli-Velarde, aka Linda L. Gotelli-Velarde, aka Linda Velarde, aka Linda Gotelli, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Lawrence Louis Velarde in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Lawrence Louis Velarde 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: July 9, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Mathew Alden, 2950 Buskirk Avenue #300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 - (925) 323-6149. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82912 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2020.\cs2

unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 20-0008. 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. Date: 06/09/2020 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Karen Talafus, Assistant Secretary 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: (916) 939-0772 Sales Website: www.nationwideposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0370526 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 06/26/2020, 07/03/2020, 07/10/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83003 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002220 The name of the business: NORCAL JUNK REMOVAL Located at: 2127 Banyan Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Luz Maria Tovar. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/9/2020. Signature of registrant: Luz Maria Tovar Cruz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 13, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/13/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 82678 Publish dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001832 The name of the business: CJW INDUSTRIAL SALES Located at: 4202 Buchanan Court In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cal J. Waite. 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: Cal J. Waite. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 15, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 4/15/2025 Brentwood Press - The Press No. 02-1273 82758 Publish dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002108 The name of the business(es): MZ Media Marketing Located at: 2112 Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Matthew Wieland 2. Zachary Pakin. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Zachary Pakin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 6, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82696 Publish dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002211 The name of the business: SVAS Located at: 2581 Camelback Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sujatha A Padavettan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/19. Signature of registrant: Sujatha A Padavettan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 13, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/13/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82663 Publish dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002239 The name of the business: DMITRIY COMPANY Located at: 2535 San Carlos Drive In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dmitriy Borodyanskiy. This business is conducted by: An

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002317 The name of the business: Small Graces Located at: 480 Chesapeake Ter In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Y. Patrice Lavaly. 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: Y. Patrice Lavaly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 5/21/2025 Brentwood Press - The Press No. 02-1273 82763 Publish dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002323 The name of the business: Roxanne Casey, Olive & Orange Located at: 3859 Walnut Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Roxanne Casey. This business is conducted by: An Invididual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Roxanne Casey, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 5/21/2025 Brentwood Press The Press No. 02-1273 82764 Publish dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002434 The name of the business: Mechanical Design Services Located at: 304 Gladstone Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. William Austin Ashmore 2. Joanne Elaine Ashmore. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/4/1983. Signature of registrant: William Austin Ashmore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/27/2025 Brentwood Press - The Press No. 02-1273 82761 Publish dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002460 The name of the business: Green Communications Located at: 584 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eric John Green. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Eric John Green. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 5/27/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 82983 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002491 The name of the business: Lovely Zalia Boutique Located at: 1374 Maple Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Zinnia Lopez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Zinnia Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/28/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 82984 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002541 The name of the business: SkinQuestion.com Located at: 2221 Balfour Rd, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert E. Beer, M.D., Inc. 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: Sue Perrine, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/3/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82890 Publish dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Linda Lee Gotelli-Velarde, deceased CASE NUMBER P20-00445 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Linda Lee Gotelli-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 20-0008 Loan No.: *******270 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/28/2004 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JOHN D. BORRA, A MARRIED MAN Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 08/06/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-030455000 in book —, at Page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Sale: 07/20/2020 at 01:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,606.67 estimated - as of date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The purported property address is: 959 GRIFFITH LANE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 A.P.N.: 017-292-006-8 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 undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If the Trustee is

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christian Alexzander Oseguera SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christian Alexzander Oseguera CASE NUMBER: N20-0742 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Christian Alexzander Oseguera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christian Alexzander Oseguera to Proposed Name: Christian Alexzander Wolf. 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: 9/4/2020 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: 6/10/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82985 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020.

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suspends in the water. The blooms dissipate with fall’s cooler temperatures and rain. The county received the results from the samples on June 10 and released the information, advising local entities to post signage detailing ways to stay safe by avoiding the blooms. Harmful algae blooms (HAB) generally occur on the edges of bays or near docks and do not affect recreational boating traffic or fast-moving waterways. Those looking to swim off their docks should check their water carefully for signs of HAB. Discovery Bay is not the only water community suffering from HAB. Samples taken at Oakley’s Big Break Regional Park this month also tested positive for cyanotoxins at dangerous levels, as have multiple bodies of water across the state. Some residents have taken issue with the samples, as they were gathered right next to docks, rather than in the middle of the bays. They argued that the samples do not paint an accurate picture of the water, as algae along the rocky edges of the town’s bays is able to survive almost year-round. “It’s unfortunate these samples were taken next to the levee where the scum collects, instead of a minimum of 100 feet away from the docks where it is a better representation of the water quality in the bays,” Discovery Bay resident Jim Mattison said. “Normally, we take monthly samples from the boat, but because of COVID-19, the state has guidelines for now that do not allow their staff in close proximity with others.” Mattison also theorized the algae will continue to worsen until the state regulates the amount of nitrates, phosphates and other toxins washed into the Delta by local farmers. He noted those chemicals feed the HAB. Although the Town of Discovery Bay doesn’t own municipal waterfront property, it created warnings signs for residents who wish to post them. “We don’t have any district property that I’m aware of that is on the waterways where this is occurring,” said Discovery Bay general manager Mike Davies. “As information becomes available to the town, we have links to it on the website, so residents should check it frequently, utilize the links and get the most updated information that we as a town have on

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what’s going on with the algae situation.” Residents should contact the county if they see the algae blooming near their docks, as the town itself has neither the funding nor the authority to deal with it. Normally, HAB becomes an issue after weeks of high temperatures and dangerous levels of cyanotoxins aren’t reached until August. No one is sure why the algae have bloomed so early, but there has been speculation as to the cause — one change in Discovery Bay waters this year was the Department of Boating and Waterways’ delay in treating invasive weeds. In previous years, weed treatments began in March, but due to delays caused by the coronavirus, spraying did not begin this year until early June. Another possibility is an increase in fertilizers being washed into the delta as more residents took up gardening during the shelter-in-place. These are simply speculations and not yet backed by scientific data. One local organization attempting to find a solution to the HAB is the Discovery Bay Community Foundation. The foundation, along with the Central Valley Water Board, has secured an $80,000 grant to conduct a load study of the water in and around Discovery Bay. The hope is the study will shed more light on how and why the algae has grown exponentially and will be conducted once COVID-19 restrictions are eased. The harbormaster at the Discovery Bay Marina has posted signs from the county warning people of the algae. Human exposure to water containing toxic harmful algal blooms, for example by direct body contact or ingestion, can result in a number of symptoms including the following: • Rashes • Eye, nose, mouth or throat irritation • Allergic reactions • Headache • Gastrointestinal upset, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Pets are especially susceptible, as they can ingest the toxins when licking their bodies. More information can be found on the Town of Discovery Bay’s website at www.todb.ca.gov, the Contra Costa Environmental Health website at https:// cchealth.org/eh/hab/, or the State of California’s HAB portal at https:// mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/index.html. If you have questions or concerns, contact the HAB Hotline by calling 1-844-7296466 or emailing CyanoHAB.Reports@ waterboards.ca.gov.

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“Laurel Road is a major arterial street in Oakley and a key component of the city’s transportation network, in addition to being the only direct connector to Highway 4,” said Public Works Director Kevin Rohani. “The improvements and widening of Laurel Road are a priority for the City of Oakley.” A separate project will repair and resurface Summer Lake neighborhood streets, south of East Cypress Road and Fall Lane neighborhood roadway surfaces, between Mellowood Drive and Main Street.

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said. “We must take necessary steps to save lives and provide the safest environment for our workforce, so firefighters are ready and able to answer the call when it comes.” While the district’s strategic plan identifies a current need for six fire stations, ECCFPD operates only three fire stations in its 250-square-mile coverage area. With half the number of required stations, each firefighter must respond to twice as many incidents. Brian Oftedal, president of the fire board, noted that at one point last year nearly 20% of the district’s firefighters were unavailable due to work-related injuries, a situation he attributed to the high call volumes handled by the district’s firefighters. Director Joe Young added that the strain on firefighters is untenable over the long run. “For a long time, we’ve been saying that we are stable over the next 10 years,” Young said. “From the 10-year standpoint, we can afford to pay for those three stations. But the workload is growing to the point where we’re not operationally stable. Three stations won’t do it.” Firefighting standards recommend a five-engine response to a single-alarm structure fire. With only three engines available, the district has long been unable to provide a full response to fires in homes and businesses. To fill the gap, they have leaned heavily on an automatic-aid agreement with the neighboring Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire). “We’re constantly pulling (ConFire) engines from Pittsburg and Antioch,” Oftedal said. “Now their community, their taxpayers are at risk. They’re expecting that their resources are going to be available in their district, and now we’ve got them over here ... They’ve been great partners, but based on a lot of conversations, we’ve been using the heck out of them.” Under the automatic-aid agreement, ConFire typically sends two to three times the number of resources that it receives from ECCFPD. The two districts have worked to get that arrangement closer to parity, but those efforts have met with only modest success. Helmick called the imbalance unsus-

tainable, and as a result the district is implementing operational changes to reduce the resources drawn from ConFire. Unless lives are at risk or there is a threat of fire extending to multiple structures, ECCFPD will limit its response to three engines. “We are sending all of our firefighters and our members to fires with only three engine companies,” Helmick said. “We are the only fire agency in this county — and most likely throughout the state to some degree — that only sends three fire engines to a structure fire. This puts our members at a tremendous disadvantage. It creates an unsafe work environment.” Scheduled to take effect July 1, the policy also poses risks for district residents and property. “Unfortunately, this defensive-first operation strategy raises the safety risk factors for families, businesses and for property within our communities just as the 2020 fire season is getting underway,” read an ECCFPD press release related to the policy change. Finding a solution is at once simple and complicated. The district has only two means at its disposal to increase revenue: a parcel tax and a benefit assessment. The parcel tax requires a two-thirds voter majority to pass, which presents a significant challenge. The district has been investigating a benefit assessment, and research completed last year indicated that a majority of respondents to a poll supported a benefit assessment. But the COVID-19 pandemic will almost certainly have impacted voter attitudes toward a spending measure. After various funding measures were defeated in 2012, 2015 and 2016, the district officials will no doubt approach their next move cautiously. Helmick continued, “Our goal is to find common ground that helps shape a local ballot measure that our community can support, authorizing a new, stable and reliable (i.e., guaranteed, sustainable and sufficient) local funding source that secures adequate ECCFPD fire protection in the future and that doesn’t take resources away from our public service partners.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia

Rohani noted that yearly wear and tear can cause pavement conditions to change, meaning that streets need preventative maintenance to assure functionality. The project, likely completed by the end of summer, will cost around $955,000. The city previously budgeted around $1.7 million for the work, drawing from gas tax funds, general capital project monies and community benefit funds garnered from the future logistics center developer. Any unused funds will roll into the next neighborhood road rehabilitation project,

City Manager Bryan Montgomery said. “This project compliments the street resurfacing work that has been taking place over the years on the arterial and collector roads in the community,” Rohani said. “All of these projects not only improve the quality of the streets in the community but also enhance the quality of life for the residents.” For more details about the Laurel Road project, visit https://go.aws/3hFTcVd. For more information on the road repair and resurfacing work, visit https:// go.aws/3hEMkaE.

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The team at East Bay Veterinary Emergency, from left; Hospital Manager Cari Darmer holding Mocha the Cat - Dr. Taylor Slabaugh, Dr. Jennifer Lew and Operations Manager Frances Quizon. began, but some protocols have changed to protect staff, clients and patients. “We are doing curbside pickups, and clients are not allowed in the hospital right now, except for euthanasia,” Darmer said. She noted EBVE is singular in making that exception, causing their euthanasia

appointments to spike. EBVE is also a teaching hospital — groups of intern veterinarians join the staff for a one-year program to be supervised by the hospital’s senior doctors. Devon England joined the program 11 months ago and is nearing the end of her internship. She said she appreciated

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Doggie Depot in Brentwood has been grooming dogs since 1983, and the crew works hard to ensure each visit is pet-centered and focused. haircuts, or have been waiting longer and are messier than usual,” Bither said. “We are not judging anyone right now — that’s a long time for anyone to have to wait, and we understand that.” Paulette Carson has been taking her labradoodle, Cooper, to Doggie Depot for three years. She said she feels comfortable with the caring atmosphere and receives lots of compliments on her pup’s appearance. “The people there, Randae in particular — they are very caring and very dedicated,” Carson said. “They work with you very well, with what you want and don’t want as far as grooming. I feel that Cooper is happy there.”

Jamie Bodal of Oakley got her start working at Doggie Depot. “That was my first and only job, and I pretty much, over time, just came to love what I did,” Bodal said. Last year, she took a leap and opened Shear Canine in Brentwood. She said she loves her employees, customers and working with dogs. “My favorite thing is being able to see the dogs walk out, wagging their tails and feeling good, and seeing the smile on the customer’s face,” Bodal said. “I think that’s the biggest reward, seeing how happy the dog and people clients both are.” Bodal stressed she and her employees

are passionate about caring for dogs and back those feelings up with expert training and educational seminars. She said her business is committed to offering quality grooms, ensuring her dogs look and feel their best. Both Doggie Depot and Shear Canine have storefront services only, no mobile grooming, and work exclusively with dogs. Doggie Depot is located at 4505 O’Hara Avenue in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-7224 or visit their Facebook page. Shear Canine is located at 6061 Lone Tree Way, suite K, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-306-0733 or visit https://www.shearcanine.com/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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The summer months can be a prime time for pets to become lost. Increased thunderstorms as well as fireworks can frighten pets. summer months can be a prime time for pets to become lost. Increased thunderstorms as well as fireworks displays can frighten pets. Also, more time spent outdoors may make it easier for “escape artists” to find their way out of backyards or get free from leashes. Thankfully, there are some steps pet owners can take to keep pets safe. ♦♦ ID and collar: Pets should wear collars with attached identification at all times. This should include an up-to-date

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Deemed an essential service by the county, the longtime veterinary clinic has remained open during the COVID-19 restrictions, albeit with a few modifications. “We did all the things the county was suggesting including social distancing, wearing masks and being especially sanitary,” said Rochelle Walker, hospital administrator. “We also offered a nearly curbside pickup for our customers who could drive up, hand off their pet and then communicate with the doctor throughout the visit … We have actually been more busy than usual.” This year Brentwood Family Pet Care is celebrating their 20th anniversary, and Walker credits the staff and their commitment to their clients as the backbone of their success. “Any veterinarian can perform an exam or give your pet a vaccine but it is the people that make the difference,” said Walker. “The people that work here care about the clients and their pets, and it shows.” Although shelter-in-place orders forced the team to forgo an official 20th anniversary party, Walker said they are looking ahead to the next two decades and the thousands of families they serve. “We have come a long way from one doctor to six,” she said. “And the way we are going it’s full steam ahead.”

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