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rentwood and East County residents lined downtown Brentwood sidewalks this week to celebrate the Fourth of July. This young participant took part in the Children’s Parade, which preceded the main parade. For more photos, see page 2.

Byron schools hire new superintendent School, a small Title 1 school in Martinez, for over seven years as she rose from the staff to become their leader. She led the school to higher levels of excellence, ultimately recognized as a Gold Ribbon School. The school was also recognized for its work with G.L.A.D. (Guided Language Acquisition Design) – a program that supports English Learners and struggling students. She has been recognized as the Educator of the Year well as the G.L.A.D. Administrator of the Year. Castaneda left Martinez to become the Director of Educational Services in Oakley where during her tenure in Oakley she

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BYRON Crystal Castaneda starts her new job this week as the new Superintendent of the Byron Union School District after the Byron Governing Board voted unanimously on June 23 to approve her appointment. Castaneda has a rich and varied background for this position. Her strength as an instructional leader has its roots in her early years as a teacher. She is a national board-certified teacher, which reflects excellence in the teaching profession. There are only 112,000 people nationwide who have received that recognition. Castaneda served as a Principal of Las Juntas Elementary

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BRENTWOOD The Brentwood City Council voted to remove David Dolter from the Planning Commission due primarily to what they considered Dolter’s “unprofessional” behavior. The decision was made at the June 28 meeting, with the council members deliberating on the subject before it was ultimately decided that Dolter would be removed from the commission and that his seat would remain vacant until the next appointment cycle in 2023. “Mr. Dolter was upset that something had gone back to the Planning Commission and said he did not want it to come back to him,” said Councilmember Jovita Mendoza, referring to an incident in April 2021 that she said was an example of Dolter not performing to the council’s standards. “It seemed like he didn’t want to do his job.” Mendoza highlighted another example from the same month in which Dolter “took it upon himself to redefine what a business park was” in a way that she said diminished the importance the City Council had put on economic development in those areas. Additionally, Dolter had emailed colleagues in the Planning Commission ahead of a vote on a project and informed them of how he would vote while also informing them he would tell the project applicant to appeal the decision to see Dolter page 18A

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After people have completed their Estate Plan, they often ask what they are should do next. The most important thing to do next is to tell your Successor Trustee about the Estate Plan and give them a copy of the Plan. In addition, you should be giving your Successor Trustee the following information: 1. Emergency Contact information: who should they contact first with names, addresses and phone numbers 2. Emergency Instructions: who will take care of children, parents. Copies of medical insurance, driver’s license and spare key to house and car. 3. Location of Estate Planning documents: Trust, Will, Healthcare Directives, Powers of Attorney. 4. Location of Important Documents: including car registration, life insurance policies, stock certificates, safe deposit key. 5. Completed Estate Planning Worksheet: including information regarding all assets including bank account numbers, brokerage accounts, insurance policies, inventory of jewelry and valuable collections 6. Benefits: a complete inventory of long term care insurance, pension rights, death benefits or other residual benefits which you, your survivor or beneficiaries are entitled. Leave instructions on how they can claim benefits and list each of the beneficiaries on the accounts.

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everal downtown Oakley streets had a joyous atmosphere during the city’s first Summerfest last weekend. A big crowd reveled in all the festival had to offer, including 57 food and merchandise vendors, live music, a vintage car show, a cornhole tournament and a 5K run/walk. To accommodate a larger crowd and additional attractions from the former Cityhood Celebrations, the inaugural SummerFest, held in Civic Center Plaza and on Main Street from O’Hara Avenue to Vintage Parkway, replaced the Cityhood Celebrations held at Freedom Basin. Felicia Escover, assistant to the city manager, said event organizers were pleased with the turnout. “Coming out of the pandemic, people want things like this to do,” said City Manager Joshua McMurray. “It’s outside; it’s family-friendly and safe. This is what Oakley is known for.” To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Events Saturday, July 9 The Run Team hosts 2 workouts

The Run team, which hosts free runs each weekend hosted by coach Tony Salinaro, is meeting at Oakley’s Crockett Park, 4150 Richard Way, at 7 a.m. The team says it will go through guided warm-ups in the parking lot and run out to the intersection of Marsh Creek and Big Break trails and back. The entire route is about 7 miles. The following day, the team will meet in Antioch at the intersection of Empire Mine Road and Mesa Ridge Drive at 7:30 a.m. Part of that 6.2-mile run is on the closed Empire Mine Road with challenging undulations.

Marsh Creek State Park Hike

The nonprofit John Marsh Historic Trust is hosting a guided hike from 8 to 10 a.m. in the eastern hills of Marsh Creek State Historic Park. The hike begins at Marsh Creek State Historic Park, 21789 Marsh Creek Road, in Brentwood. Those under

age 12 are not permitted. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for teens. For more information, visit http://jonesmarshhouse.com.

An Antioch meet-and-greet with attorney Tiawan Gongloe, a civil rights leader and Liberian presidential aspirant

Come meet attorney Tiawan Gongloe, a presidential aspirant, who has championed human rights, social justice, equity, and equality for Liberians in Liberia and the Diaspora. The free meet-andgreet is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, at 3740 Pintail Drive in Antioch from 5 to 8 p.m. He plans to share his vision about making Liberia a better place for all. To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/3bSQ5Lo.

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

The Liberty Adult Education Center (929 Second St. in Brentwood) is hosting a walk-in registration for free ESL and GED classes starting in August. The orientation will run on July 13 and 14, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and July 26, from 3:30-7 p.m. For complete information, call 925-634-2565.

Saturday, July 16 Book Sale

Teachers and home educators can find bargains on science books, activity books, and books on a variety of topics at a sale Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second floor of the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. Children’s books and adult books will be available as well at the sale, which is organized by the Friends of the Brentwood Library.

Cars ‘n Coffee

The Discovery Bay Corvette Club is hosting a free Cars ‘n Coffee event on Saturday, July 16, in the parking lot by the Boardwalk Grill Restaurant, 5879 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay from 8-10 a.m. The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette club will be selling diecast cars for charity. For more information, visit http://www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

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Music on the Delta

Live bands perform weekly each Friday, from 5-9:30 p.m, at 450 West 2nd St. in Antioch. The weekly events run until July 8. For more information, email info@deltamusicproductions.com.

Do you want to discover more about your family heritage? Interested in leaving a legacy of knowledge for future generations? If so, Beginning Genealogy is a class you might enjoy, according to Liberty Adult Education Center. The center will be hosting the class on Tuesdays, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27. Center officials say the class will allow students to explore strategies for building their family tree, organizing data, along with preserving their family’s records and history using census, vital, military records and a variety of other genealogical sources. The materials list will be provided on the first day of class. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center for registration information at 925-634-2565.

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

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

Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses

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

East County Rotary Club Meetings

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

Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza. The event, from 5-9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and beer. Event officials say that when COVID-19 restrictions have eased, it’s possible that other family-friendly activities will recommence, like free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916529-1192. For more information, visit www. csbadeltachapter.org.

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November 8, 1930 to June 1, 2022 Annette Louis entered into eternal rest peacefully at home at ninety-one years of age. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 8, 1930 to William and Marguerite Bryant. Her family lived in Chicago, Illinois and Salt Lake City, Utah, before settling in San Mateo, California. She attended San Mateo High School and then went on to St. Joseph School of Nursing in San Francisco. She loved being a nurse and worked at Mt. Diablo Hospital in Concord for twenty-six years in post-surgery, cardiac care and short stay. Annette married Duane John Louis, Jr. in 1953. They lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for two years while Duane was in the Army. The family lived in Concord, California, from 1958-1968 and then Pleasant Hill, California, from 1968-1994. They were very involved at College Park High School, Pleasant Hill, for fourteen years while their eight children attended high school. They attended many games and helped with many functions. They were presidents of the College Park Athletic Boosters Club. In 1994, they moved to Brentwood, California. They were in Summerset 1 for twenty-eight years and were involved in many activities and sports. Annette enjoyed Kare Bears, golf, bocce ball, exercise classes, and helping with many events held there.

Annette and Duane were married for fifty-nine years. Her loving husband passed in 2012. Annette is survived by her eight devoted children: Debbie White (Chuck), Michael Louis (Machiko), Paul Louis (Cindy), Gayle Leiser (Pat), Karen Louis (Joe), Steve Louis (Roxanne), David Louis, and Duane Louis (Donna). She has 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Bill Bryant, and predeceased by her siblings, Helen Allen and Oliver Bryant. Annette’s interests included reading, traveling and RV trips with her husband, and many family vacations. She was an avid fan of Bay Area sports. She loved attending the innumerable athletic events and activities of her children and grandchildren. They were very involved while attending Christ the King Catholic Church in Pleasant Hill and then at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Brentwood. A fond memory for them was traveling to the Holy Land and Egypt. Annette lived a faith-filled life, and her large family and friends will miss her dearly. Her legacy of faith, hope, and love will be treasured always. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave.,, Brentwood. A reception will follow at the Summerset 1 Clubhouse, 1675 Crispin Drive, Brentwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) and Huntington Disease Society of America (www.hdsa.org).

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three years. He really enjoyed volunteering, especially helping with the CornFest along with the rest of the American Legion members. Will was a Liberty High School graduate, 4-H member and FFA member. Will was just a good person all the way around. Since he’s been in the Sons of the American Legion, he was always the barbecue guy, and Legion crab feed helper. Everyone who knew Will is welcome to share their favorite memories at the event. Food and drinks will be served after the small service.

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sister, Tamie Thorp and brother-inlaw Brad Thorp. Randy enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and eating out. His favorite food was wings (with the bone), canned ham, spaghetti and tamales. Randy also had a love for nature and animals. Randy had many friends due to his big heart and love for people. Randy was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Randy was loved by many and will be truly missed by all! Celebration of life will be held on July 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Please be prompt. Location: 889 Griffith Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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Liberty High School senior Juan Cebreiros won a $7,000 scholarship after winning the PlayVS Cup, a national esports competition, for the school’s new team. Eighteen teams from across the country competed in the recent PlayVS Cup. Cebreiros, 18, competed against a Georgia-based team in the game “Madden NFL 2022” on Playstation 4 in the final round of the national competition to win. He had previously qualified for the PlayVS Cup by winning the Pacific Region Championship, in which 64 teams from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona competed, according to Kevin Boles, Liberty’s esports coach. This is the first year the school has had a competitive esports team. Previously, there had been an esports club run by students. “This is the first time Liberty has ever done anything like this,” Cebreiros said of the esports team. “I just want to thank the school and the

coaches for the opportunity.” The PlayVS Cup is run by PlayVS, “the nation’s leading scholastic esports provider,” according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, the national body for high school athletics. The two organizations have partnered to get esports recognized as a sanctioned high school sport. Esports is the term for playing video games competitively for spectators. Gaming and esports are promising new programs for schools, and the COVID-19 pandemic has helped to accelerate their popularity, according to Cebreiros. While most sports teams faced pandemicrelated challenges due to social distancing guidelines, esports teams were not impacted the same way; Cebreiros was able to compete against his Georgia-based opponents without ever having to leave Brentwood. Cebreiros graduated from Liberty this year and plans to attend Los Medanos College to pursue a degree in journalism. Although Los Medanos does not offer an esports program, he still plans to play recreationally as much as he can.

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Local swim team wins invitational; stays unbeaten By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The River Otters Swim Team won its first invitational meet at Liberty High School, remaining unbeaten since 2019. With five teams and almost 500 swimmers, the event on June 25 was packed. “The River Otters were excited to take home first place overall in the inaugural event,” said board President Rick Pierce.

The Otters gained 2,328.5 points to win the trophy, with the Tracy Tritons taking second place with 1,203.5 points. Third place went to the Modesto Mavericks with 737 points, fourth place to the Manteca Dolphins with 630 points, and fifth place to the Ripon Sea Lions with 267 points. The Otters also had eight swimmers win first place in their age and gender brackets. The Otters recreational swim program was founded in 2014 in Discovery Bay. But

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Koda was well known in Oakley. Del Prado never turned down an opportunity to showcase the dog’s skills, whether it was at a school, church or public event. He and Del Prado performed in demonstrations all over Contra Costa County. The pair were popular, and the public even went so far as to name a park after Koda. Koda was a certified law enforcement dual-purpose dog for both patrol and narcotics. He was instrumental in arresting many criminals and helped locate hidden narcotics on many occasions. Koda was a German Shepherd born in 2010, in Belgium. He was used as a demonstration dog in Europe, then sold to El Cerrito, where he was paired with Del Prado and went through 400 hours of rigorous training to become certified. When he wasn’t working, Koda loved long walks and playing with his family. “Koda was the City’s first K-9, and we do not doubt that his legacy will live on,” the city’s press release stated. “He made a tremendous impact on the community … Koda was a key member of the Oakley PD family and will be missed dearly. We thank K-9 Koda for his years of dedicated service and send our thoughts to the Del Prado family.”

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Sig- under the fictitious business name or nature of registrant: Syd Najeeb, Chief Ex- names listed above on N/A. Signature of ecutive Officer. This statement was filed registrant: Nicole Lena. This statement with the County Clerk of Contra Costa was filed with the County Clerk of Contra County on: 06/15/2022 by Deputy Clerk Costa County on: 06/21/2022 by Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 06/14/2027 Brentwood Press No. Clerk Expires 06/20/2027 Brentwood NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0003734 The name of the Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 business(es): Leading Edge Coatings Located at: 300 Balfour Rd In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folNAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT lowing owner(s): TRENTON ROBERT MC- File No. F-2022-0002923 The name of File No. F-2022-0003603 The name of CAULEY. This business is conducted by: the business: Discovery Aviation, Inc. the business(es): CCCPAA Located at: an Individual. The registrant commenced Located at: 5612 Drakes Drive In: Discov- 2691 E Leland Rd In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, to transact business under the fictitious ery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by is hereby registered by the following business name or names listed above on the following owner: Discovery Aviation, owner(s): Contra Costa County Public N/A. Signature of registrant: TRENTON Inc. This business is conducted by: an Auto Auction Inc. This business is conMCCAULEY, Owner. This statement was Individual. The registrant commenced ducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorfiled with the County Clerk of Contra to transact business under the fictitious poration: CA. The registrant commenced Costa County on: 06/27/2022 by Deputy business name or names listed above on to transact business under the fictitious Clerk Expires 06/26/2027 Brentwood N/A. Signature of registrant: Bonny Simi, business name or names listed above Press No. 02-1273 President. This statement was filed with on 6/1998. Signature of registrant: DebPublish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 the County Clerk of Contra Costa County bie Marzocco, President. This statement on: 05/17/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires was filed with the County Clerk of Contra FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 05/16/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02- Costa County on: 06/21/2022 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT 1273 Clerk Expires 06/20/2027 Brentwood File No. F-2022-0003360 The name of the Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 Press No. 02-1273 business: Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 1. 4K Auctions FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2. Antique Corner NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 500 Ferry St. In: Martinez, File No. F-2022-0003383 The name of NAME STATEMENT CA 94553, is hereby registered by the the business(es): Diablo View Suites File No. F-2022-0003324 The name of the following owner(s): Kun Enterprises LLC. Located at: 2010 Elkins Way, Suite 112 business(es): Envision Realty Group This business is conducted by: a Lim- In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite ited Liability Company, State of Organi- registered by the following owner(s): 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby zation: CA. The registrant commenced Brentwood Sunset 2010, LLC. This busi- registered by the following owner(s): to transact business under the fictitious ness is conducted by: a Limited Liability Jaime Raul Gonzalez. This business is business name or names listed above Company, State of Organization: CA. The conducted by: An Individual. The regison 05/09/2022. Signature of registrant: registrant commenced to transact busi- trant commenced to transact business Brian Kun, Manager, KUN ENTERPRISES ness under the fictitious business name under the fictitious business name or LLC. This statement was filed with the or names listed above on N/A. Signature names listed above on N/A. Signature County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: of registrant: Jonathan Strauss, Manag- of registrant: Jaime Raul Gonzalez. This 06/08/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires ing Member. This statement was filed statement was filed with the County 06/07/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 7, Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 County on: 06/09/2022 by Deputy Clerk 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/6/2027 Expires 06/08/2027 Brentwood Press No. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02-1273 dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022. NAME STATEMENT Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 File No. F-2022-0003300 The name of the business: 1. Cogir of Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 2. Cogir Senior Living Located at: NAME STATEMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME 150 Cortona Way In: Brentwood, CA File No. F-2022-0003607 The name PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: KENNETH 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- of the business(es): Oak Wellness WILSON ADOLWINE SUPERIOR COURT lowing owner(s): Cogir Management Therapy Located at: 3075 Citrus Circle OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA USA, Inc. This business is conducted by: #165 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 In: Walnut COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by 94553 PETITION OF: KENNETH WILSON Delaware. The registrant commenced the following owner(s): Katy Rebecca ADOLWINE, and MARY SERWAA ADJEI to transact business under the fictitious Scimia. This business is conducted by: CASE NUMBER: N22-1009 TO ALL INbusiness name or names listed above an Individual. The registrant commenced TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner KENon 06/01/2022. Signature of registrant: to transact business under the fictitious NETH WILSON ADOLWINE, MARY SERWAA Walter Jossart, President. This statement business name or names listed above ADJEI filed a petition with this court for a was filed with the County Clerk of Contra on N/A. Signature of registrant: Katy decree changing names as follows: PresCosta County on: 06/03/2022 by Deputy Scimia, Owner. This statement was filed ent Name: a. KEMUEL AFRIYIE WILClerk Expires 06/02/2027 Brentwood with the County Clerk of Contra Costa SON-ADOLWINE to Proposed Name: Press No. 02-1273 County on: 06/21/2022 by Deputy Clerk a. KEMUEL WILSON ADOLWINE. 2. Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 Expires 06/20/2027 Brentwood Press No. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons 02-1273 interested in this matter shall appear FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 before this court at the hearing indicated NAME STATEMENT below to show cause, if any, why the File No. F-2022-0003390 The name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS petition for change of name should not the business(es): Futures Redefined NAME STATEMENT be granted. Any person objecting to the Family Counseling, PC Located at: File No. F-2022-0003423 The name of name changes described above must file 2336 INDIAN SPRINGS CT. In: Brentwood, the business(es): The CSSA Group Lo- a written objection that includes the reaCA 94513, is hereby registered by the cated at: 2874 Paloma St In: Pasadena CA sons for the objection at least two court following owner(s): Futures Redefined 91107, is hereby registered by the follow- days before the matter is scheduled to Family Counseling, PC. This business is ing owner(s): Nabil Suleiman. This busi- be heard and must appear at the hearing conducted by: A Corporation, State of ness is conducted by: an Individual. The to show cause why the petition should Incorporation: CA. The registrant com- registrant commenced to transact busi- not be granted. If no written objection menced to transact business under the ness under the fictitious business name is timely filed, the court may grant the fictitious business name or names listed or names listed above on 4/19/2022. petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF above on 06/01/2022. Signature of reg- Signature of registrant: Nabil Suleiman, HEARING a. Date: 08/03/2022 Time: istrant: Jill Graham, President. This state- Co-Owner. This statement was filed with 9:00AM Dept.: 30 b. The address of the ment was filed with the County Clerk of the County Clerk of Contra Costa County court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy Contra Costa County on: 06/09/2022 by on: 06/13/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires of this Order to Show Cause shall be pubDeputy Clerk Expires 06/08/2027 Brent- 06/12/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02- lished at least once each week for four wood Press No. 02-1273 1273 successive weeks prior to the date set for Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this county: Brentwood Press NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Date: June 02 2022 Judge of the Superior File No. F-2022-0002906 The name of File No. F-2022-0002879 The name of the Court Brentwood Press the business(es): Mt. TeaAblo Boba business: 1. Bonny Warner, Inc. Brentwood Press 02-1273 Tea Located at: 2390 Fairview Ave Suite 2. 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[(925) 516-5135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the Planning Commission meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca. gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until 5 pm the day of the meeting will be: • distributed to the Planning Commission via email, • posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 021273 88446 Publish Dates: July 8, 2022.

mental Quality Act (CEQA), as CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves per 14 CCR Section 15270(a). No environmental review is thus necessary. Applicant: Rich Timmons Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Sarah Yuwiler [(925) 516-5136 or syuwiler@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the Planning Commission meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca. gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until 5 pm the day of the meeting will be: • distributed to the Planning Commission via email, • posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the Planning Commission will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 021273 88445 Publish Dates: July 8, 2022.

AS AMENDED BY CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE 2019-37, INCLUDING FINDINGS SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24, PART 9, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 24, 2022 THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th of June, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88428 Publish Dates: July 8, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003375 The name of the business(es): Karen Reiss Engineering Located at: 4830 Beldin Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karen Reiss. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/05/2022. Signature of registrant: Karen Reiss, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/08/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003067 The name of the business(es): Tony’s Complete Lawn Care Veteran Owned & Operated Located at: 5234 Teresa Ct., Oakley CA. 94561 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Joseph Didio. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/23/2022. Signature of registrant: Anthony Joseph Didio, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/23/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/22/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on July 19, 2022, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 18-008 (CUP 18-008-A3) and Design Review No. 18-013 (DR 18-013-A3) to allow a preschool and after school care facility known as Love For Learning, consisting of a 9,281 square foot building on one parcel totaling approximately 38,376 square feet with related improvements, located at 4640 Balfour Road (APN 010-171-014). The proposed project qualifies as a Class 32 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15332), as it is characterized as infill development, meeting the following conditions: a) the project is consistent with the existing General Plan designation and all applicable General Plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations, b) the proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, c) the project site has no value for endangered, rare, or threatened species, d) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and e) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Applicant: Minaret Holdings, LLC Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner, Jennifer Hagen

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on July 19, 2022, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a variance (V 22001) to allow a reduction in the side yard setback requirement from 5 feet to 5 inches to legalize an existing freestanding metal carport located at 165 Sweet Grass Drive (APN 012-330-036). Staff is recommending denial of the proposed project. A project denial negates the need to conduct any review under the California Environ-

RIGHT TO FARM DISCLOSURE The City of Brentwood has declared its policy to protect and encourage agricultural operations in its General Plan and has adopted a “Right to Farm Ordinance.” If your property is located in the city, near an agricultural operation, you may at times be subject to inconvenience or discomfort arising from those operations, including noise, odors, fumes, dust, smoke, insects, the operation of machinery (including aircraft) during any time of day or night, the storage and disposal of manure, and the ground or aerial application of fertilizers, soil amendments, seed, herbicides, and pesticides. These and other similar inconveniences will not be considered a public nuisance if they are conducted according to proper and accepted customs and standards. The Right to Farm Ordinance establishes a grievance procedure to help resolve any disputes between agricultural operators and their neighbors. This is only a summary of the Right to Farm Ordinance. If you wish further information about the meaning or effect of the ordinance or the grievance procedure set forth in it, please contact the City’s Community Development Department at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 or call (925) 516-5405. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88447 Publish Dates: July 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003327 The name of the business(es): Blakeley Appraisal Services Located at: 2701 Wildflower Dr In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Joseph Blakeley-Williams. 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: Anthony Blakeley-Williams, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 7, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/6/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88315 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003391 The name of the business(es): Eleven Catering Located at: 2740 In: W Tregallas Road, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Highborne 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Keayna Kennedy, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra ORDINANCE NO. 1038 Costa County on: June 9, 2022 by Deputy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Clerk Expires 6/8/2027 Antioch Press No. OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMEND- 06-1617 88321 Publish dates: June 17, ING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CON- 24, July 1, 8, 2022. STRUCTION) CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9,

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on July 14, 2022 at approx. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) 5264580: Nickolas Gordon, FATIMA BARNETTE, Juan Delagado, Tiana Jacobs, Marquette Bartley, Darryl Crane, Tiera Williams, Richard Brownen, Donovan Castro, Robert Turner, Kekili Cruz. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88406 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: MichaelDavid Kealoha Castro-Manner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael-David Kealoha CastroManner CASE NUMBER: N22-0841 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michael-David Kealoha Castro-Manner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Micheal-David Kealoha Castro-Manner b. aka Michael David Kealoha Castro Manner to Proposed Name: MD Kealoha Kekai. 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: 08/09/22 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: Jun 28 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88439 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003083 The name of the business(es): DOMINION LIFE Located at: 2252 CAMINO RAMON In: SAN RAMON, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DOMINION LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER. 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 5/23/22. Signature of registrant: ISAAC SEGUN-ABUGAN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 24, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 5/23/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88296 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003115 The name of the business(es): Fam Realty Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon # 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Frances Mouser. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Frances Mouser - Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 25, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/24/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88355 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022.

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5/25/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Signature of registrant: Sinclair Baron 88359 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, Bloom. This statement was filed with 15, 2022. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 6/7/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 88331 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, File No. F-2022-0003126 The name of the 15, 2022. business(es): 1. KIDS LOADING ZONE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2. H & S DESIGNS CO. NAME STATEMENT Located at: 3329 Hudson Drive In: Brent- File No. F-2022-0003519 The name of wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the business(es): Love At Home In the following owner: Home Care Located at: 20 Cambria Ct In: 1. Lisa Marie Ottoshavett Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered 2. William Joseph John Ottoshavett. This by the following owner(s): Ana Pulini business is conducted by: A General Kolamalu. This business is conducted by: Partnership. The registrant commenced An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on business name or names listed above N/A. Signature of registrant: Lisa Marie on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ana Ottoshavett, General Partner. This state- Pulini Kolamalu, Owner. This statement ment was filed with the County Clerk of was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Contra Costa County on: May 26, 2022 by Costa County on: June 16, 2022 by DepDeputy Clerk Expires 5/25/2027 Brent- uty Clerk Expires 6/15/2027 Brentwood wood Press No. 02-1273 88301 Publish Press No. 02-1273 88360 Publish dates: dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022. June 25, July 1, 8, 15, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003214 The name of the business(es): Taqueria y Carniceria las Cazuelas Located at: 1721 Alhambra Drive In: Antioch, CA., 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jose Javier Coleote Alvarez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/29/2022. Signature of registrant: Jose Javier Coleote Alvarez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 31, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/30/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 88304 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003232 The name of the business(es): Rosé Accessories and Boutique Located at: 2455 Sand Creek Rd #112 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Deborah Spinola. 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: Deborah Spinola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/31/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88320 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003240 The name of the business(es): Container Delivery Services Located at: 3007 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Container Delivery Specialists LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Kaler Reinsmith, Owner / Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 6/1/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/31/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88302 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003286 The name of the business(es): Golden Palm Landscaping Located at: 2420 Sandcreek Rd C-1 #295 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Anna Lisa Banuelos 2. Ulisses Banuelos. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/16/2017. Signature of registrant: Ulisses Banuelos, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2022 by Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk Expires 6/2/2027 Brentwood Press NAME STATEMENT No. 02-1273 88416 Publish dates: July 1, File No. F-2022-0003124 The name of 8, 15, 22, 2022. the business(es): Dealer Healer Located at: 465 Hanlon Way In: Bay Point, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94565, is hereby registered by the folNAME STATEMENT lowing owner(s): Richard C Saucedo. This File No. F-2022-0003345 The name of the business is conducted by: An Individual. business(es): Bloom Ventures Located The registrant commenced to transact at: 300 S 36th Street # A In: Richmond, business under the fictitious business CA 94804, is hereby registered by the folname or names listed above on N/A. Sig- lowing owner: Sinclair Baron Bloom. This nature of registrant: Richard C Saucedo, business is conducted by: An Individual. Individual. This statement was filed with The registrant commenced to transact the County Clerk of Contra Costa County business under the fictitious business on: May 26, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires name or names listed above on N/A.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003568 The name of the business(es): Little Explorers Daycare Located at: 22 Asbury Way In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ana Ayala. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2022. Signature of registrant: Ana Ayala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/19/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88436 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 13th day of July 2022, at 10:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Dominic Alarcon - Industrial Equipment, Power Tools, Lawn Equipment, Ladders, Scooters, Shelves, Sports Equipment, Rugs, and Printer 2. Precious Bradford - Flat Screen TV, Appliances, Chairs, Bed Frame, Clothing, Dishes, Sports Equipment, Shelves, and Papers 3. Marie Jackson - Paintings, Fans, Rugs, Mattress/ Box Spring, Clothing, Bedroom Furniture, Armchair, and Table 4. Nina Paige - Table, Collectibles, Christmas Tree, and Industrial Equipment/Cleaners 5. Reginald B. Snelgro - Exercise Equipment, Bike, Metal, Suitcases, Clothing, and Office Chair 6. Raini Yarbrough- Clothing, Bedding, and Tons of Boxes Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 7/1/2022 and 7/8/2022 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88364 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Diane Mary Hewson, deceased CASE NUMBER P22-00757 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Diane Mary Hewson, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Evan P. Molakides in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that:

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Evan P. Molakides 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. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 9/1/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Attorney for petitioner: Barbara G. Knox 73200 El Paseo, Suite 1B Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-340-0034 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88333 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2022.\ cs2

BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. As more fully described in the attached legal description. See Exhibit A. Sale Date: August 3, 2022 Sale Time: 1:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 22-02746CA;9462-5948 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 304 FAREHAM COURT (Unincorporated Area), DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514. 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $162,596.51 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-02746CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2202746CA 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. 22-02746CA;9462-5948 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. Dated: June 17, 2022 By: Kellee Vollendorff Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 2202746CA;9462-5948 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LOT 27, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION 8167, FILED OCTOBER 12, 2000 IN BOOK 425 OF MAPS, PAGE 34, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1) ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES WITHIN OR UNDERLYING THE REAL PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1998, SERIES NO. 98-269383, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2) ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID SUBSTANCES BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1998, SERIES NO. 98-269383, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NPP0412992 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/08/2022, 07/15/2022, 07/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88409 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2022.

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: 9/13/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/13/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 88314 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act (Business and Professions Code 2170021718). The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after July 18, 2022 Located at: Discovery Bay Self Storage 2400 Newport Dr. Discovery Bay, CA 94505, the abandonment of personal property belonging to: M. Durham, M. Ketchel, M. Frazier, R. Greenblat, R. Fair, D. Fair General Description of Goods include but are not limited to: Home décor, totes, table saw, fishing poles, baseball equipment, area rugs, clocks, furniture, propane tank, computer equipment, miscellaneous boxes, motorcycle helmet, bedding, towels, wicker basket, outdoor furniture, luggage, clothing, rolling cart, vacuum cleaner, gas can, ladders, tool boxes, artwork, band saw, miscellaneous houseware, air hose, bikes. Property to be sold as is to the highest bidder in the form of cash only. Auction conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien of Sale Maker Auctions 925.392.8508 CA Bond #00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No 0562039. More information and pictures of inventory on www. salemakerauctions.com Publish (July 8, 2022 & July 15, 2022). Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88443 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 011-390-027 TS No.: 22-02746CA TSG Order No.: 191192788-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 10, 2006. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded May 4, 2006 as 2006-0140521-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: REGIN M CHRISTENSEN AND BRENDA A CHRISTENSEN, HUS-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Deshawn Kirhy Joyner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Deshawn Kirhy Joyner CASE NUMBER: N22-0694 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Deshawn Kirhy Joyner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Deshawn Kirhy Joyner to Proposed Name: Deshawn Khiry Garcia. 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: 8/12/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: April 12, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88435 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: E. Carlene Thompson Medeiros SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: E. Carlene Thompson Medeiros CASE NUMBER: N221073 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner E. Carlene Medeiros (Thompson) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Evelyn Carlene Thompson b. AKA E. Carlene Thompson Medeiros to Proposed Name: Evelyn Carlene Medeiros. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mary Del Barba SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mary Del Barba CASE NUMBER: N220979 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mary Del Barba filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mary Del Barba b. AKA Josephine Mary Bacchini to Proposed Name: Josephine Mary Bacchini. 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: 8/3/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 5/27/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88300 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Renee Izle Bravo SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Renee Izle Bravo CASE NUMBER: N22-1105 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Renee Izle Bravo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Renee Izle Bravo to Proposed Name: Renee Izle Campos. 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: 8/12/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Date: 6/13/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88418 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003380 The name of the business(es): Willow Gardening Services Located at: 32 ARCHES CT. In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ramiro Banuelos. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/21/2005. Signature of registrant: RAMIRO BANUELOS, CO-OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/8/2027 Oakley Press No. 030477 88303 Publish dates: June 17, 24 July 1, 8, 2022.

Items - Toaster oven, Coleman outdoor grill, kitchen hand mixer, wooden table trays, dresser, luggage glass coffee table, miscellaneous boxes (contents unknown). NameSamantha Duran Unit: C2062 Items - Blankets, pillows and various clothing items, mirror, luggage, paint supplies, miscellaneous totes contents unknown. Payments must be paid for at time of purchase. All items in unit are sold as is and must be removed within three days from the time of sale. Deposit of $250.00 cash at time of purchase and will be refunded when unit is emptied and clean. Sale is subject to cancelation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press NO. 03-0477 88448 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 2022.

THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER OUTSIDE NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 411 OHARA AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94560 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $346,057.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 099699-

CA. 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: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 099699-CA 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 SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88345 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2022.

JANEANN M ROOD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 8/12/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0161955-00 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 7/20/2022 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $611,604.06 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 902 CARPENTER ROAD OAKLEY, California 94561 A.P.N.: 034-100-012 Legal Description - See attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT “A” PARCEL ONE: PARCEL B, AS DESIGNATED ON THE PARCEL MAP FILED SEPTEMBER 7, 1976, BOOK 47, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 40, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL ONE: 1 - MINERAL RIGHTS GRANTED IN THE DEEDS TO WILLIAM BEVERLY HONEGGER, ET AL, RECORDED DECEMBER 31, 1964, BOOK 4774, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 1041 AND RECORDED MARCH 31, 1965, BOOK 4835, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 667, AS FOLLOWS: ONE-HALF OF “ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES IN, ON AND UNDER”, SAID REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEEDS TO HONEGGER, “OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED, RECOVERED OR SAVED FROM SAID LAND WITH THE RIGHT TO ENTER ON SAID PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING, TAKING, REMOVING, DISPOSING, MINING AND OPERATING FOR OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, AND ALL RIGHTS REASONABLE AND INCIDENT TO SUCH PURPOSE.” BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 14, 1971, BOOK 6405, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 620, SAID RIGHTS WERE LIMITED TO BELOW 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE. 2RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MIKE AMBROSINO, ET UX, RECORDED JUNE 14, 1971, BOOK 6405, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 651, AS FOLLOWS: “ONE-FOURTH ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS, AND WATER IN, UNDER OR RECOVERABLE FROM THE PORTION OF SUBSURFACE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND LYING BELOW A PLANE PARALLEL TO AND 500 FEET VERTICALLY BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, AND THE RIGHT TO REMOVE FROM, STORE IN AND INJECT INTO SAID PORTION OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS AND WATER; AND EXCEPTING AND RESERVING TO VENDOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND SERVITUDES IN AND THROUGH SAID PORTION OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXERCISING THE RIGHTS HEREIN EXCEPTED AND RESERVED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RIGHT FROM TIME TO TIME TO DRILL WELL HOLES, TO CASE SAME AND OTHERWISE TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN WELLS INTO AND THROUGH SAID PORTION OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND FROM SURFACE LOCATIONS OUTSIDE OF SAID LAND; PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT THE RIGHTS HEREIN EXCEPTED AND RESERVED DO NOT AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING ABOVE A PLANE PARALLEL TO AND 500 FEET VERTICALLY BELOW THE SURFACE

OF SAID LAND, AND DO NOT AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO INJECT OR STORE OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS OR WATER INTO OR IN ANY PORTION OF SAID LAND LYING ABOVE A PLANE PARALLEL TO AND 500 FEET VERTICALLY BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND.” 3A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR WATER PIPE LINE PURPOSE AND INCIDENTS THERETO, AS APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL A, MAP OF PARCEL MAPS FILED SEPTEMBER 7, 1976, BOOK 47, PARCEL MAPS PAGE 40, OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET OF PARCEL B, MAP OF PARCEL MAPS FILED SEPTEMBER 7, 1976, BOOK 47, PARCEL MAPS PAGE 40, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO RIGHT OF WAY GRANTED IN THE DEED TO CARL H. JACKSON, ET UX, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1976, BOOK 8030, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 304, AS FOLLOWS: “A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, TELEVISION SERVICE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OF CONDUITS, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, OVER THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCELS A, B AND C, DESIGNATED ON THE PARCEL MAP FILED SEPTEMBER 30, 1974, BOOK 35, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 28, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, LYING WITHIN THE STRIP OF LAND DESIGNATED AS “30 FT. STRIP DEDICATED TO CONTRA COSTA CO.’ ON SAID PARCEL MAP.” PARCEL THREE RIGHT OF WAY GRANTED IN THE DEED TO CARL H. JACKSON, ET UX, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1976, BOOK 8030, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 304, AS FOLLOWS: “A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR WATER PIPE LINE PURPOSES AND INCIDENTS THERETO, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE OVER THE EAST 5 FEET OF PARCELS A AND B, MAP OF PARCEL MAP, FILED APRIL 20, 1971, BOOK 16, PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 19, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS AND OVER THE PORTIONS OF PARCELS A AND D DESIGNATED AS ‘ 5.0 FT. EASEMENT TO U.S.A. FOR WATER LINE’ ON SAID PARCEL MAP.” PARCEL FOUR A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, TELEVISION SERVICE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR CONDUITS, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, OVER THAT PORTION OF PARCEL A AS DESIGNATED ON THE PARCEL MAP FILED SEPTEMBER 7, 1976, BOOK 47, PARCEL MAPS PAGE 40, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, LYING WITHIN THE STRIP OF LAND DESIGNATED AS “30’ (FEET) STRIP DEDICATED TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY”, ON SAID MAP. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street 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 Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the

property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 6832468 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case C.377169. 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. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 6832468, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case C.377169 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date:6/13/2022 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (800) 683-2468 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer A-4751913 06/24/2022, 07/01/2022, 07/08/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88330 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003642 The name of the business(es): Delta Bassin’ Guide Service Located at: 281 Agata Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Frank Tellez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/24/2022. Signature of registrant: Frank J. Tellez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/21/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88417 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION File # 22 CVD 737 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER CECELIA WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, vs. DWAYNE WILLIAMS, Defendant. To: DWAYNE WILLIAMS OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA TAKE NOTICE that a Pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on 4 March 2022 in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Post Separation Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Attorney Fees. You are required to make a defense to such pleadings no later than 10 August 2022 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 1st day of July, 2022. RICE LAW, PLLC 105 N 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Telephone: (910) 762-3854 Telefax: (910) 251-6346 (Attorneys for Plaintiff) Christine M. Sprow N.C. Bar # 40094 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88408 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003767 The name of the business(es): PENA AUTO DISMANTLER 1 LLC Located at: 5740 MAIN ST. In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PENA AUTO DISMANTLER #1 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 01/01/2013. Signature of registrant: MARIA ELENA PENA-MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 06/27/2027 OakNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ley Press No. 03-0477 88438 Publish T.S. No. 099699-CA APN: 035-115dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. 008-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF Notice is hereby given that the un- TRUST, DATED 7/7/2016. UNLESS YOU dersigned intend to sell the personal TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPproperty described below to enforce a ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. lien imposed on said property pursu- IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE ant to the California Storage Act (Sec- NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST tion 21700-21718 of the Business & YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER Professions Code). Cypress Self Storage: On 8/3/2022 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON Property is located in separate storage CORP, as duly appointed trustee under unit at Cypress Self Storage, 207 E Cy- and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded press Rd Oakley Ca 94561. The auction 7/12/2016 as Instrument No. 2016will be conducted entirely on line at 0137294-00 of Official Records in the Bid13.com. office of the County Recorder of Contra Auctioneer: Bid13.com 1-888-992- Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA ex4313; agent for Owner. Pictures of the ecuted by: MARGORIE L. BAKER, AS contents of the storage unit may be SURVIVING JOINT TENANT WILL SELL viewed on line. Bids must be entered AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER online beginning July 16th 2022 at FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN 8am, ending at midnight of July ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A 21st, 2022. CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL Name - Calvin Owens Unit: CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN C3010 BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND Items - VR gaming headset, telescope, LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIAframed pictures, extendable ladder, TION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN totes of clothes & miscellaneous tools. SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE Name - Steve Conner Unit: AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN A1041 THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH SIDE OF

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.: C.377-169 APN: 034-100-012 Title Order No.: 190846097-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/6/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHAEL C ROOD AND

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ing geographically from 304 to 553 square miles, a 45% increase, according to a Con Fire press release. Population served by the new consolidated organization grows from 625,000 to 753,000 residents. Con Fire now provides fire and emergency medical services to residents of 11 cities, as opposed to the former nine, as well as 11 unincorporated areas of the county. Speaking for the last time as fire district chief, Brian Helmick said, “We would not be here today if it weren’t for innovation, collaboration, teamwork … We came together and we were innovative and inclusive. We had teamwork and we were never married to the path to achieve success. We were only married to the conclusion of, once and for all, correcting inadequate fire protection services to the residents of East Contra Costa. Without the leadership of [Con Fire] Chief Broschard, Vince Wells, Supervisor Burgis, there’s no way we would be here today.” Helmick, who joined the fire district in 1999, and stepped up as chief in 2017, will continue his service to the district as a Deputy Fire Chief with Con Fire. The East Contra Costa fire district was formed in November 2002, bringing together Bethel Island, East Diablo and Oakley Fire

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the City Council if the decision was not in the applicant’s favor, as Dolter was in favor of the project, according to Mendoza. In a letter to the city council dated June 9, Dolter acknowledged that he should have behaved differently regarding the email exchange. “To begin, I fully support and understand that I serve at the pleasure of the Council and that I can be removed from the Planning Commission at any time for any reason, or no reason,” Dolter said in the letter. “Additionally, I offer my humble apologies for an email transgression that occurred approximately 15 months ago. It was bad judgment on my part, it hasn’t occurred since and won’t happen again. Training in this area for all commissioners, and the Council, is highly recommended to avoid conflict with open meeting laws but more importantly, to keep faith with the public. To this point, mention was made of my prior service as a planning commissioner (Town of Moraga) and that somehow, I should have known better. This prior ser-

Districts. In the time since, a combination of continued growth, but lack of funding, led to several station closures in the area. Prior to annexation, the fire district staffed three sta-

tions to serve 128,000 residents over a 249 square mile area. There were several attempts to increase the fire district’s operating budget, the most recent being 2016’s ballot Measure

Z. The measure would have levied a 3 percent tax on residents’ monthly electricity, gas, telecommunications and cable services in 2017 before rising to 6 percent in 2018, and eventually would’ve generated $6.1 million a year for fire district services. The measure failed, with only 39.17 percent of the vote. “We’ve been on borrowed time.” Helmick said. The former fire district’s response times were double the national average of about 6 minutes, Helmick said. Helmick described losing sleep over the past 5 years due to his concern for residents’ safety. “No more roller coasters. No more unknowns,” said Helmick. A month before the merger, and with Measure X funding, Station 95 in Oakley was able to open at full staffing levels. Two additional Brentwood stations are already in the planning phases. It is estimated that those stations will be completed and staffed by 2024, bringing the far East Contra Costa area to 6 stations. Final buildout will see a total of 9 stations to serve the planned growth for the area. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimediat To comment, visit www.thepress.net

vice was several decades ago, and the open meeting laws have changed during this time as have their judicial interpretations... again underscoring the need for continuing education.” Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez cast the sole vote against Dolter’s removal. Rodriguez acknowledged that Dolter needed to work on his attitude, but did not believe that was grounds for dismissal. “Obviously maybe he needs to work on his demeanor and maybe we don’t agree with some of the things he’s saying or doing,” Rodriguez said. “But is that also grounds to remove somebody? I hate being part of groups that everybody agrees with each other. Sometimes it’s good to have a different perspective.” Mendoza was not the only councilmember concerned by Dolter’s conduct. Karen Rarey brought up an email sent to the City Council by Rod Flohr, a Brentwood resident and frequent participant in meetings, in which Flohr informed the council that Dolter had allegedly called the traffic engineer an ‘idiot’ on social media.

“I am not happy with any kind of unprofessional presentation,” Mayor Joel Bryant said during the discussion. He expressed concern that Dolter, as well as other members of city government, had behaved in ways that did not live up to the standards residents should expect from their civic leaders. Following the meeting, Dolter gave his perspective on the decision in an email. “Without the benefit of allowing me to defend myself, the Council saw fit to remove me from the Commission,” Dolter said. “I acknowledged their absolute right to do so for any reason, or even no reason at all. On the night in question, a feckless majority bought into the Mendoza diatribe of innuendo, character assassination, misinformation and outright falsehoods.” According to an email from Mendoza, Dolter had been presented with the opportunity to speak at the meeting on his own behalf but did not do that. Mendoza said it appeared that Dolter was not a participant in the meeting. Dolter said that the friction between

the Planning Commission and the City Council stemmed from second-guessing and micromanagement of the commission’s decisions from a “vocal minority” within the council. “I have apologized to my colleagues if they thought my behavior out of bounds,” Dolter said. “This commission is a good one and the citizenry should be pleased. But the city council is another matter.” Mendoza offered a rebuttal to Dolter’s comments. “Removing a commissioner is never an easy decision and not something I take lightly,” she said in an email. “It would be irresponsible to the people of Brentwood if I witnessed something and did not bring it forward. I watch every single meeting and after witnessing multiple comments made by Mr. Dolter found it necessary, for the future of our city, to take the initiative to bring it to the city council to discuss.” Mendoza’s full statement, as well as a letter Dolter sent to the council, can be read in full at www.thepress.net. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Chief Lewis Broschard (left) shakes hands with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Chief Brian Helmick during the Transfer of Command Ceremony at Brentwood City Park on July 1.

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Cop logs EMER GENC Y SER VICES DISPATCH LOGS

A case of vandalism was reported on Lone Tree Way. An unknown person reportedly ripped up the carpet and urinated near an ATM. BRENTWOOD – June 17, 9:11 a.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity.

BRENTWOOD June 16, 12:26 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Adams Lane and Grant Street. The reporting person said a red Tahoe was pulled over to the side of the road and a man was walking around the vehicle. June 16, 4:41 a.m. A verbal dispute occurred at Walnut Boulevard and McClarren Road. The reporting person said they believed it was a domestic dispute. June 16, 5:28 a.m. A missing adult was reported on Coconut Place. The reporting person said a 90-year-old woman with dementia walked away from her house.

June 16, 11:16 a.m. A grand theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. The unspecified theft was worth $1,029. June 16, 11:46 a.m. Another grand theft was reported at Amber Lane and Jeffery Way. The reporting person said a truck parked at the site of a construction project had its Catalytic converter stolen in the night. June 16, 11:54 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Dill Court. The vehicle burglarized was reported to be a gray Nissan Maxima. June 16, 12:49 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Bismark Lane and Regent drive. The theft involved a mailbox being broken into.

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Crews put out 2-acre vegetation fire ANTIOCH A two-alarm vegetation fire on East 18th Street in Antioch spread to a vacant structure that was part of a former driving range around 2:10 p.m on June 29. The fire was roughly 2 acres in size, authorities said. Contra Costa and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District crews worked

to keep the fire from spreading to the neighboring businesses and Evangelho Vineyards, a certified historic vineyard. Crews were on scene for about two hours. No firefighters or civilians were injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

1 dead, 4 injured in Byron Highway crash One person died and four others were hospitalized following a head-on crash on Byron Highway near Mountain House Road early July 1, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Chevrolet Traverse traveling north on Byron Highway and a Lincoln Navigator traveling south collided at about 5:55 a.m., authorities said. The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead on the scene and two passengers

in that vehicle were transported to a hospital with minor and major injuries. The two occupants of the Lincoln were hospitalized with major injuries. The names of the victims were not immediately released. The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the California Highway Patrol at 925-646-4980.

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www.facebook.com/thepress.net June 16, 1:35 p.m. A harassment complaint was reported on Havenwood Avenue. The complaint possibly involved a case of stalking. June 16, 2:02 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Pelican Street. The reporting person came to the police department lobby reporting her vehicle’s front license plate was missing or stolen. June 16, 2:02 p.m. A minor crash was reported at Brentwood Boulevard and Nancy Street. The crash involved two vehicles, at least one that was reported to be still in the road at the time of the call. The reporting person’s airbags deployed. The involved vehicles are a white Honda and an unspecified white truck. June 16, 4:03 p.m. A man with a shotgun was reported on Adams Lane. June 16, 4:21 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person had been paying for an unspecified unit since 2015. The unit reportedly was auctioned off along with unspecified items. The reporting person believes they are now having theft and stolen banking information problems because of it. June 16, 4:31 p.m. A solo-vehicle crash was reported on Armstrong and Balfour roads. At the time of the call, the vehicle’s horn was going off. The reporting person said a vehicle was moved to the side of the road, but the reporting person couldn’t see the driver. June 17, 8:22 a.m. A vandalism case was reported on Sand Creek Road. An unidentified object was thrown at a glass back door. It didn’t appear that anyone tried to enter. June 17, 9:11 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Lone Tree Way. An unknown person reportedly ripped up the carpet and urinated near an ATM. June 17, 9:35 a.m. A petty theft was reported at Richardson Drive and Regent Drive. Nine mailboxes were reportedly left open overnight. June 17, 9:54 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Balfour Road. The responsible person took cough drops. June 17, 3:47 p.m. A grand theft occurred on Sand Creek Road. Three females took $3,557 worth of items. June 17, 4:47 p.m. A case of embezzlement occurred on Lone Tree Way. A person with long pink and blond braids, a gray sweater has been taking cash from registers. The total stolen was reportedly $500. June 17, 5:24 p.m. A non-injury crash was reported on Balfour Road. A burgundy Honda Accord reportedly hit a wall. The airbags deployed. June 17, 7:51 p.m. A restraining order/ court order violation was reported on Vivian Street. A male tried to call the reporting person, but they didn’t answer. June 17, 9:22 p.m. A restraining/court order violation was reported on Twilight Court.

OAKLEY June 12, 12:19 a.m. A service to citizen was reported on the 100 block of Carol Lane. June 12, 12:54 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 1600 block of Sycamore Drive. June 12, 12:59 a.m. Police assisted a citizen on the 1800 block of Locke Court. June 12, 1:35 a.m. Loud music was reported on Fetzer Lane. June 12, 1:56 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped by police near Walnut Avenue and Merlot Lane. June 12, 3:07 a.m. Someone reportedly trespassed into an undisclosed location on the 5300 block of Elm Lane. June 12, 6:43 a.m. A burglary was reported on the 5100 block of Fernwood Court. June 12, 8:26 a.m. Police assisted a person needing help at an undisclosed location. June 12, 9:34 a.m and 9:47 a.m. Two instances occurred of a 911 caller hanging up on police dispatchers on the 10 block of Vella Circle. June 12, 10 a.m. Police took a report of an unknown origin at Ace Hardware at an undisclosed location. June 12, 10:35 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped by police at the end of 3rd St. June 12, 10:47 a.m. A hit-and-run crash that resulted in a misdemeanor charge occurred on Main St. and West Cypress Road. June 12, 10:50 a.m. A 911 caller hung up on the 700 block of Solitude Drive. June 12, 11:26 a.m. Police assisted a person that needed help on Woodglen Drive and O’Hara Ave. June 12, 11:41 a.m. Police made a warrant arrest on Empire Ave and Neroly Road. June 12, 11:55 a.m. Police conducted a welfare check on a person on the 900 block of Almaden Circle. June 12, 12:28 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on the 10 block of Diane Court. June 12, 12:54 p.m. Police stopped a suspicious person on Empire Avenue and Neroly Road. June 12, 1:02 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 600 block of Country Lane. June 12 1:31 p.m. A case of felony battery was investigated on the 10 block of Diane Court. June 12, 2:33 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on the 1100 block of Fetzer Lane. June 12, 3:19 p.m. A parking complaint was made on West Cypress Road and Tokay Drive. June 12, 4:08 p.m. A case of a juvenile disturbing the peace was reported on the 50 block of Carol Lane. June 12, 4:10 p.m. Police assisted a person on O’Hara Avenue and West Cypress Road.

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the market and take advantage of what is available. “If you’re interested in getting into the market if you’re a first-time homebuyer – even though the interest rates are higher – because of the programs that are out there, it’s still a good time to start paying your own mortgage versus renting and paying somebody else’s mortgage,” said Mark Schweller, a real estate agent in California for 18 years who has experience statewide. “So buyers definitely don’t panic working with an experienced agent and lender to get into the market because there are really some amazing

advantages to being a homeowner.” Schweller also discussed the market for sellers, highlighting the continued high demand for houses in Contra Costa and the healthy market as reasons for others to look into selling their houses. Connecting with a good real estate agent can help with navigating the real estate market and finding the best house or buyer for you. For more information about Heidy Hurst’s practice, visit her website at thehurstteam.dudum.com or Mark Schweller’s website at prospercalifornia.com.

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n the current market, houses are selling quickly, meaning there’s typically no need to spend time

and money on large home repairs and renovations to get an offer. Instead, homeowners should focus on quick, easy DIY projects to give their space a facelift before listing. Here’s how. 1. Enhance exterior appeal. “The exterior of your home sets the tone for what buyers can expect inside,” says Lindsey Mahoney, DIYer behind Building Bluebird and licensed Realtor with Rigali Group at Danberry. “If a buyer pulls up to a house where the outside is in disrepair, it sets off red flags that the home may have hidden issues from neglect.” The simplest way to enhance your home’s appeal is to maintain the yard, regardless of the season or weather. Depending on the climate, homeowners should consider cutting the grass, planting flowers and greenery, raking leaves, or watering the grass and flowers. If the home’s exterior needs a little more TLC, consider adding a pop of color to the front door with a fresh coat of paint, installing unique shutters for visual interest or updating to a new mailbox. Pull it all together with a seasonal wreath or welcome mat.

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By taking simple steps, experts say your home will be in its best shape to hit the market – and maximize potential profit. 2. Paint as needed. Moving into the interior, spruce things up by refreshing walls with new paint. Rather than redoing every room, focus on painting over bright, bold colors with a neutral palette more likely to appeal to the masses. To get started, tape off the room with FrogTape Multi-Surface Painting Tape. The tape is made with PaintBlock Technology, a superabsorbent polymer that instantly gels to form a

micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape. This will prevent bleed and leave the walls with crisp, clean lines that won’t need touch-ups. 3. Make minor repairs. As you’re gearing up to sell, pay close attention to minor things that may need to be updated or repaired. For example, leaky faucets, loose cabinet handles or doors that stick are all minor fixes – but ignoring them could leave potential buyers assuming that there are

larger problems within the home. Do a careful walkthrough before listing to look for any small fixes that need to be made. 4. Declutter and clean. A messy house is a major turnoff for potential buyers, so prioritize decluttering and cleaning. Start by eliminating as many personal items as possible, including toiletries, kids’ items and personal décor like family photos, fan memorabilia and religious and political objects. It’s also important to spruce up the appearance of beds, couch pillows and counters in the kitchen and bathrooms. “If you have a small closet and your clothes are jammed into it, take out half so it looks like there is room to add more,” Mahoney recommends. “You don’t want your buyer’s first thought to be that they won’t be able to fit their belongings in the bedroom closet.” Once things are organized, each room should receive a deep clean, including wiping surfaces, floors and baseboards, as well as cleaning any appliances, sinks, toilets and showers. As the open house approaches, open doors and windows for fresh air and natural light, leaving the home looking and smelling pleasant for potential buyers. If you prioritize the right projects, preparing to sell is painless. By taking these four simple steps, your home will be in its best shape to hit the market – and maximize your potential profit. – Courtesy of StatePoint Media

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Homeowners who plan to stay in their current homes for years to come needn’t prioritize modern trends over personal preferences. However, homeowners looking to sell their homes can consider these favored features to increase their properties appeal to modern buyers. ♦ Separate laundry room: A separate room dedicated to laundry was the most desired feature among prospective home buyers, according to one survey. Though it might not inspire the awe of an outdoor living room or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a wooded backyard, a laundry room fills a direct and universal need. Perhaps that’s why 87 percent of buyers want a room dedicated to laundry in a home. ♦ Exterior lighting: Drive through a modern suburban neighborhood at night and it won’t take long before you realize the popularity of exterior lighting. That’s no coincidence, as homeowners everywhere appear to embrace exterior lighting. Exterior lighting is the most sought-after outdoor feature, the survey reported. The good news for prospective sellers is that exterior lighting is an inexpensive and instant way to transform a property at night. Some solar-powered lighting along walkways and outside the front door can make a home feel more safe, while some uplighting of large trees in the backyard can produce a sight to behold once the sun goes down. ♦ Energy-efficient upgrades: Inflation has driven up the cost of just about everything over the last year or more, and energy is no exception. As a result, 83 percent of prospective home buyers reportedly are looking for energy-efficient windows and appliances in a home. These features save money and benefit the planet, making them a win-win among buyers. ♦ Patio: Patio spaces have long been popular, but that popularity has reached new heights as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. When forced to stay at home for long periods of time, millions of people longed for ways to spend more time outdoors without breaking lockdown rules. Patios provide outdoor living spaces, and 82 percent of buyers indicated in the survey they wanted a patio with their next property. ♦ Side-by-side sink: A double or sideby-side sink is among the more affordable features buyers are looking for. At less than $1,000 on average, a side-by-sink is an affordable way to make a home more appealing to modern buyers. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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them through this big process. But how to find the right one for you? There are several qualities one should look for in a real estate agent, experts say. Someone who is professional, reliable, available and trustworthy are key factors to think about when finding someone to help sell or buy your property. “Experience is a big factor,” said Mark Schweller, a real estate agent with Prosper Real Estate who has worked in both Southern and Northern California. “You definitely want to look for the number of years they’ve been in the business. It’s very important, because as the market changes, you want to make sure you have an agent that understands how to make adjustments when the market does change.” Patrick McCarran, president of the Local Board of Real Estate for Brentwood and a Realtor for the past 21 years, also recommends going with someone who knows the area where you are buying. “The reality is that your real estate

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There are several factors to consider before choosing a real estate agent. Experience is an important one. agent is really a consultant,” McCarran said. “And so you have to pick somebody that you click with, that you get along with. Someone that you feel you can trust because you have to trust your agent.” McCarran also advised looking at agent reviews. Referrals and reviews can help identify established agents and see

which one is right for you, he said. Having someone proactive who can help throughout the entire buying or selling process can relieve any stress that comes with the real estate market. Contact either Schweller or McCarran at their websites at prospercalifornia.com or callpatricktoday.m.realtyonegroup.com.

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What the heck is going on?

nflation, gas prices, stock market freefalls, war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, non-stop chatter about a recession. What the heck?

Seven or eight months ago we were all flying high. The markets were doing great. There was no war. Interest rates were still among the lowest in history. Inflation smyflation!

What happened?

Well, we could talk for hours about what happened, and why it happened. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you are on, we can all come up with many reasons that everything turned upside down. But rather than spend our time on that question, how about we address the more pressing question.

What the heck does it mean to me?

For most of us, we are busy with life and rather than analyze why this craziness is happening, we need to figure out how we are going to live with what is going on. Inflation is currently at 8.5%. What that means is for every $1000 of income you receive, you now have $915 of buying power. If you are living paycheck to paycheck, that won’t sit well with you or your family. Many of my clients do exactly that. They are living paycheck to paycheck. That doesn’t mean they can’t buy groceries or medications, but it does mean that there is not anything left over at the end of the month for splurging. Think about the end of the month when you are writing out the payment for that last bill for $115 but you only have $30 left in your account. Do you call the company and ask for an extension knowing that next month is not going to be any better than today, and potentially will be worse? AND can we all make note that this is happening and is not your fault and is not my fault. We had nothing to do with any of it and yet we are the ones who have to figure out how to deal with the situation that lands in our laps.

What the heck can I do about it?

So, what are our options? We can cut back on essentials like cable TV or data/minutes on our phone; we can call our kids for help; we can stay at home and skip lunch with friends, or bocce night. None of those things sound like fun, nor do they sound sustainable. We were already facing longevity messing with our original retirement savings plan, then we were dealing with skyrocketing medical costs, now we have significant inflation at the grocery store and at the gas pump. Financial Security is what we are all looking for, especially as we move into retirement. As one client told me, “Beth, until you retire, you will never know what it feels like when the income stops, and it is all outgo”.

Financial Security is defined by each person’s individual life experience. It may mean they need to have enough “left over” to go out to dinner frequently; or it might mean I just want to have a couple hundred left over at the end of the month. On the other hand, it may mean you want enough to be able to plan travel, to Europe, to see your grandkids, to go on a cruise every year, or every month. There are several options for homeowners to cover the spending gap. 1. You can increase your retirement withdrawals. This option will get you through this difficult time, but you will pay later. You will pay the IRS and you will pay when the funds you had counted on for later years are not there. How many other reasons come up that require us to make the tough call of “do I take extra funds out of my retirement to make it through”. Just remember, there are no free lunches, if you take the funds now, you won’t have them later, and the IRS will come a knockn’. 2. With sufficient equity you can do a cash out refinance. Of course, this comes with the difficult qualifying that comes with a traditional conventional loan. And worse yet, comes with a monthly payment, in all likelihood a payment that is higher than the one you have now. So, this “solution” really puts you in a worse situation than you are in today. 3. You could go back to work. The difficulties with this option are obvious, with the biggest one being “I don’t want to, I helped make the wheel go round for 40 years!”. 4. You could take out a Home Equity Line of Credit. See number 2 above although the qualifying for a HELOC can be even more difficult because the lender is in second lien position which means higher risk to the lender. 5. If you have not yet retired, another option would be to stop, or slow down, contributing to your retirement plan. You can use the money that would go into your plan for today’s expenses. Keep in mind that there are “repayment terms” to these types of decisions. In this case, the funds won’t be a part of your future retirement plan and will not benefit from the growth over time. Several of these options come with future consequences or tax implications or difficulties that make them impossible and therefore, not real solutions. One solution that is very viable for most homeowners, is the one and only Lifetime Forbearance program, a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage provides tax free proceeds, does not impact your current retirement plan or your retirement savings, and is designed to provide you access to some of your equity today, while saving some equity for future use when you may need it most. The most important thing for all of us to do is to educate ourselves. You would not buy an annuity without research. You wouldn’t buy a car without research. Don’t decide for, or against, a reverse mortgage without research. Oh, I know… you asked your Aunt, or your neighbor, and they said ‘oh those are bad’. When you ask why they are bad, they aren’t quite sure, they just

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How to get the best mortgage financing

Consider a mortgage broker.

ew people are able to walk into a home, like what they see and then pay for a

Mortgage brokers will serve as the middle person in the transaction. A broker’s access to several different lenders can translate into a greater array of loan products and terms from which to choose.

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Learn about rates.

ownership a reality.

Become informed of the rate trends in your area. Lower rates translate into significant savings amounts per month and over the life of the loan. The rate may be fixed, though some are adjustable-rate mortgages (also called a variable or floating rate). Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and a financial consultant can discuss what might be in your best interest. “Not all rates and fees are treated the same when it comes to mortgage shopping,” Whiting cautions. “You can have a good rate, but a lot of junk fees, a decent rate with average fees, or a slightly higher rate with no costs. But it’s best to check with your local lender for what they offer.”

Getting a mortgage requires research and some preparation on the part of borrowers if they hope to get the friendliest terms possible. Homes are substantial, decades-long investments, so it’s smart to shop around to find the best rates and lenders available. These tips can make the process of applying and getting a mortgage go smoothly, and may even help borrowers save some money.

Learn your credit score.

Your credit score will be a factor in determining just how much bargaining power you have for lower interest rates on mortgage loans, according to the financial resource NerdWallet. The higher the credit score, the better. Well before shopping for a mortgage, manage your debt, paying it off if possible, and fix any black marks or mistakes on your credit report. “Credit Karma and other apps and companies that provide credit scores for free are not the same type of credit scores that are used when applying for a mortgage,” says Stephanie Whiting, Branch Manager and Loan Officer at The Home Loan Hub powered by The Money Store in Brentwood. “If you’re unsure of your score, you can always have a local lender pull credit to see where it is, then you can strategize on that you’d need to get it higher so you can get pre-approved.”

Investigate various lenders.

The Federal Trade Commission says to get information from various sources, whether they are commercial banks, mortgage companies, credit unions, or thrift institutions. Each is likely to quote different rates and prices, and the amount they’re willing to lend you may vary as well. Investigating various lenders can help you rest easy knowing you got the best rate for you. Lenders may charge additional fees that can drive up the overall costs associated with getting a mortgage. Compare these fees as well so you can be sure you get the best deal.

Discuss points with your financial advisor and lender.

Some lenders allow you to pay points in advance, which will lower the interest rate. Get points quoted in dollar amounts so they’ll be easier to compare. If you’re unfamiliar with points, discuss the concept with your financial advisor. “Local lenders have much more influence in the real estate community. It’s a relationship business, thus all the more reason to use a local lender, as it helps to get your offer accepted versus a big bank or call center based mortgage company,” Whiting said. – Courtesy of Metro Creative Staff writer Melissa van Ruiten contributed to this story.

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new 57-unit housing development is expected to go near Creekside Park.

The Honey-Creekside Subdivision will feature detached, single-family homes, ranging in size from 2,518 to 2,777 square feet of living area, to be constructed on 10.6 acres of land near Honey Lane just south of Creekside Park. With construction contingent on the developer’s schedule, the exact start date is unknown, but city officials anticipate that site work will begin in early to mid-summer this year. “The Honey-Creekside Subdivision will provide new housing options to existing Oakley residents looking to upsize their homes, and to new Oakley residents alike,” said Oakley Planning Manager Kenneth Strelo. “The location, being adjacent to Creekside Park and the Marsh Creek Trail, will offer active and passive recreational opportunities in close proximity to future residents. The project is also dedicating a portion of its land along Marsh Creek for a future creek restoration project that will connect to and extend the existing restoration area along Creekside Park.” All proposed development projects undergo analyses of their potential traffic

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A 57-unit housing development is slated for 10.6 acres near Honey Lane just south of Creekside Park. impacts, both specifically caused by the project and with a cumulative traffic analysis of current conditions and planned build-out of the city, according to city officials. For the cumulative traffic analysis, new construction pays traffic impact fees with each building permit for a new home or construction of a building. Project officials are also expected to make additional improvements in the

area, said Felicia Escover, Oakley’s Assistant to the City Manager. “Honey Lane will be dedicated and improved, and all project streets will be dedicated and fully improved,” said Escover. “The project will include a wider sidewalk on the west side of one of the streets on the northern parcel that will connect Honey Lane pedestrians to Creekside Park.”

The development, which will be constructed in an established neighborhood, has reportedly faced no substantial opposition. “It’s difficult to speak for all residents and their feelings,” Escover said. “In general, infill development (building on an unused portion of an existing development) is usually challenging because it takes place in an area with established residents or businesses. Even with a right to develop a property, care must be taken to accommodate the existing residents or businesses and their quality of life. When processing development applications, Oakley strives to balance the rights of the developer with the quality of life of the existing residents.” During construction, city-established regulations dictate the allowable hours of construction that must be followed by all contractors and subcontractors of a development. To reduce impacts on surrounding properties, several practices must be followed, such as watering exposed soil, to reduce dust, and daily sweeping of nearby streets, to keep the project area well-maintained during the grading phases. Additionally, public involvement is invited; developers are encouraged by the city to reach out to neighbors and hold neighborhood meetings, to explain the project to nearby residents and gauge their feedback.

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s real estate prices rise and homelessness increases throughout California, the

state in 2018 passed laws that allowed for the building of ‘accessory dwelling units’ (ADU), sometimes called second units or granny units. These units are smaller houses/units that landowners could build on their properties in which family members, friends, or tenants could reside. Officials hoped they could reduce or eliminate problems of expensive housing, homelessness, and the housing shortage. From 2018 to 2020, California jurisdictions permitted 33,881 ADUs, and 22,695 ADUs were added to the state’s housing supply, according to ADUCalifornia.org. “They weren’t that popular at all two and a half years ago because it was only then that the state passed the current laws that allow for ADUs,” said Ray Schnibben, prop-

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From 2018 to 2020, the state granted permits for 33,881 granny units, and 22,695 of them were built, according to ADUCalifornia.org. erty manager, eviction attorney, and facilitator for granny unit construction. “Since the beginning of 2020, when the state enacted the current laws pertaining to construction of ADUs and also pertaining to splitting single family lots – that qualify – into two lots so that ADUs can be built on both lots… there has been a tremendous upsurge in people interested in ADUs.” The reason for building a granny unit can vary from person to person. “[The purpose] depends on who they are,” said Schnibben. “If they are a landlord, the main

purpose is to increase rent revenue. But if they are not a landlord and live in the house themselves, they usually do it to accommodate a family member.” Schnibben explained the growing popularity of such units. “[It’s] the money they can get out of it, plain and simple. Landlords can rent them out as an additional unit or their family can use them.” Then there’s the construction. “The (building) process takes about six months,” Schnibben said. “The process is basically having an architect or building designer

prepare blueprints. Then those blueprints have to be taken to the planning department. The planning department reviews them, notes any changes they want made in the plans, and then the designer/architect has to make those changes, (if there are any), and if there are no changes to be made, then the contractor pulls the building permit and starts building the property.” The length of the building process can vary as it depends on how quickly permits are able to be acquired, he added. “There are two city departments involved, actually,” Schnibben said. “There is the planning department, which approves the plans, and then there is the building department, which oversees the construction of the house as well as complying with the building codes. During the 3- to 4-month period, the building department does a few inspections. At the end of it all, when everything is complete, the building permit gets signed off by the city, and then the owner can go ahead and use the building for whatever purpose they wanted originally.” According to Schnibben, the cost of these houses can vary, but normally is about $200 per square foot. “The impetus behind all this is the fact that housing is so scarce in California,” Schnibben said. “That is why the Legislature passes all these laws. They are trying to fix this problem of the price of housing and it being so scarce.”

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Backyard barbecues are laid-back affairs, and that pressure-free atmosphere is perfect for meeting new neighbors. Once you have settled in, invite a handful of your neighbors over for the barbecue. If you have children, invite neighbors who also are parents, ideally ones whose children are the same age as your own. Kids have sparked many a conversation, and discussions about local schools, parks and programs for youngsters can be great ice breakers.

hoods and the people who call those communities home. According to Mental Health America, a community-based nonprofit that promotes the mental health of all Americans, research has shown that social connections increase happiness and lead to improved overall health and even longer lives. Adults may find that establishing a connection with their communities, and maintaining that connection while juggling the responsibilities of work and a family, is not always easy. That’s especially so for adults who have recently relocated to new areas. Talking to neighbors can be a great way for adults to build new relationships that can benefit them as individuals and strengthen their communities. Strong communities are built around people. When moving to a new commu-

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Reaching out to neighbors can be a great way for adults to build new relationships that can benefit them as individuals and strengthen their communities.

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Volunteering with organizations is another great way to meet new neighbors. Volunteering with an organization whose mission you identify with may be even better, as you’re likely to find like-minded neighbors who share your passions when working with such groups. – Courtesy of Metro Creative

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