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In turn, city officials cautiously formed the 2020/2021 to 2021/2022 operating budget, crafting it not to rely excessively on one-time revenues or large subsidies from the city’s budget stabilization fund, comprising past general-fund savings, Andrews said. City estimates project the city’s revenues and expenditures nearly in balance during the next four years, with annual operating deficits of between $500,000 and $800,000, before dipping into the budget-stabilization fund. That fund is expected to have a $10.4 million balance at the end of the 2023/2024 fiscal year. In the near term, the city’s gen-

OAKLEY A swath of land near Orchard Park School that was marked for light industrial development will now feature homes. Oakley leaders recently approved the 22-home project on 4.6 acres at 2480 Oakley Road, believing it was a better fit for the residential area. “Before we were a city, this whole area was zoned light-industrial,” Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick said. “The county, when they went ahead and approved that first development on the north side of Oakley Road, brought the homes in there with the school. It only makes sense to not make this light industrial.” The proposed 22 homes, likely situated 250 feet east of Live Oak Avenue, will join an area that already features single-family properties west and south of the site and the elementary school to the north. The housing project approval required the council to formally rezone the property and approve a general plan amendment, tentative project map and design review, but all were OK’d easily. City staff previously suggested a land-use designation amendment in 2018. “Staff’s opinion was that amending this property to a residential land-use designation would result in an increase in compatibility with surrounding uses,” said Kenneth Strelo, principal planner. The now-scrapped light industrial designation would have cleared the way for processing, packaging, machinery, repair, fabrication, dis-

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REGIONAL School districts in East County made decisions on how to reopen schools this week. Decided upon in meetings held Monday, July 6, the boards from the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) and the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) unanimously determined all students will begin the next academic school year with continued distance learning. This will mean 100% virtual classes until it is deemed safe to enter school in a hybrid format. The first day of school for BUSD is July 28 and OUESD will begin July 29. As of press time, the school district boards in Knightsen and Byron were set to vote on their return schedules on Wednesday and see Plans page 19A

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ayor Bob Taylor poses in front of the recently installed City Park clock in downtown Brentwood. The timepiece was Taylor’s trifecta accomplishment for the park, which boasts a big red chair, gazebo and now the 12-foot clock.

City adopts budget amid COVID-19 “ As we move forward into the new

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BRENTWOOD COVID-19-related financial impacts have collided with the city’s budget. But existing city service levels are expected to be substantially maintained — at least for now, city officials said prior to the council’s recent approval of the 2020/2021 to 2021/2022 operating budget, which establishes funding for all city-provided services. “The budget allows the city to substantially maintain existing service levels while operating with a sustainable spending plan for the next several years, even in the face of a difficult recession,” said Chris-

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Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden tine Andrews, assistant director of finance and information systems. Andrews called the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated shelter-in-place orders the greatest financial challenge to the city’s general fund budget since the Great Recession. City officials say the largest

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Illegal fireworks strain East County fire, police services First responders were kept busy during the Fourth of July weekend where calls for service in some cities were 20 times the number of calls received last year.

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REGIONAL Hot, dry weather, pent-up energy from four months of sheltering in place and canceled public fireworks displays led to the widespread use of illegal fireworks and a flood of emergency calls for service that stressed East County police and fire agencies to the limit on the Fourth of July. “The evening of the Fourth of July, hundreds of additional calls for service came in, and fireworks were rampant throughout the community,” said interim Police Chief Paul Beard of the Oakley Police Department (OPD). Fire Marshal Steve Aubert reported the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) received 114 calls for service, including 29 fire calls resulting in $20,000 of property loss and 125 burned acres. “As expected, hot, dry and windy conditions were present for the night of the Fourth of July,” Aubert said. “Also expected were the insurmountable number of illegal fireworks throughout the district causing property loss,

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burn injuries to a 4-year-old and his father and a large amount of vegetation burning.” Fire activity in the district started early when a blaze that would eventually consume 75 acres was sparked along Holland Tract Road in Knightsen just after 5 p.m. Fireworks were reportedly heard in the area immediately before the start of the fire, though its cause is still under investigation. Nearly 24 hours later, the fire would reignite and burn an additional 44 acres.

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Increased calls were not limited to East County. ConFire reported similar circumstances across the entire county. “In the busiest hours of the weekend, between 9 and 11 p.m. on the evening of the Fourth, dispatchers were stretched to the limit, as were firefighters, by an unprecedented level of calls to the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center,” said Steve Hill, ConFire public information officer. Brentwood police officers made efforts to

discourage the use of fireworks to little effect. Capt. Doug Silva of the Brentwood Police Department (BPD) said the agency’s dispatch center received more than 300 calls Saturday night compared to 2019 when approximately 150 fireworks complaints were received. “In the past we always said, ‘You can go to these legal shows here, here and here,’” Silva said. “This year we couldn’t do that. This year we just said, ‘Hey, don’t do it.’ That just did no good.” In the weeks leading up to the holiday, Beard said the OPD received 300 fireworksrelated calls, 20 times the number of calls received during the same period last year. Joint efforts by the fire district and local police agencies resulted in the issuance of 70 citations and the confiscation of 100 pounds of fireworks. “We appreciate that everyone wants to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, but these are the realities of the damaging effects those illegal fireworks have on our communities,” Aubert concluded. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Wind-driven fire forces residential evacuations by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

OAKLEY A fast-moving vegetation fire driven by high winds forced the evacuation of some Oakley residents Tuesday afternoon, July 7. “There were a number of different evacuations that were called because of the wind, and just in case of a wind shift,” said East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Fire Marshal Steve Aubert. “All of the Summer Lake community and Sandmound Road were evacuated by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and Oakley PD.” Aubert said the fire was initially reported around 11:40 a.m. It appeared to have started in the vicinity of ECCFPD Station 55, which is situated near the corner of East Cypress and Bethel Island roads and is currently unoccupied. Wind blowing out of the west pushed the fire to the east, and it rapidly expanded. The Summer Lake neighborhood sits on the south side of East Cypress Road. As firefighters arrived on scene, there was concern that if the wind changed direction, it could have crossed the road and ignited homes. However, the wind didn’t shift, and the fire continued its movement toward Sandmound Road. This was the second time in less than a year that Summer Lake was evacuated due to fire. Another vegetation fire, this one triggered by faulty PG&E equipment,

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A wind-driven vegetation fire scorched more than 30 acres and forced evacuations in Oakley, July 7. Residents of Summer Lake and along Sandmound Boulevard were evacuated for several hours while crews worked to get the blaze under control. started in the early-morning hours of Oct. 27, 2019. That evacuation was, by most accounts, chaotic. It was also complicated by firefighting operations at multiple locations along the principal evacuation route, a situation that was not repeated this time. On Tuesday, as the fire moved east, a single home on the 3600 block of East

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what he said was the exact same fire eight years earlier. He said in that incident, the fire crossed the levee and descended into thick brush where it lost energy before it hit Sandmound Road. He predicted this fire would do the same, and the fire behaved nearly as he predicted, though firefighting efforts were helped this time by an East Bay Regional Park District helicopter that made repeated water drops on numerous hot spots in the burned over area. The fire was declared 95% contained at 2 p.m., and the evacuation order was lifted shortly thereafter. However, crews remained on scene for at least another five hours battling flare-ups and extinguishing hot spots. All three ECCFPD engines were committed to this incident for most of the day, which left the rest of the district unprotected. A number of engine companies from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) responded to the incident, while other ConFire units assisted with coverage of the district. A mutual aid request was made for a strike team assembled from units across the region. The request was canceled as the team was en route. The fire, was estimated to have burned at least 50 acres. An ECCFPD spokesperson said the fire was sparked accidentally by an individual mowing grass. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Marsh Creek restoration project underway by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Work is flowing ahead on a multi-faceted improvement project along Brentwood’s Marsh Creek to reduce flood risk, increase wildlife habitat and enhance recreational users’ experience. Crews working along a nearly 1-mile stretch of the Marsh Creek channel and adjacent areas, from Sungold Park to Dainty Avenue, are expected to dot the area with trees and vegetation aimed at protecting the community and infrastructure from floods. It will also improve habitat and water quality for fish and birds; craft a shady parkway setting comprised of native plants and trees to enhance the Marsh Creek trail-user experience; and add a pedestrian underpass under Central Boulevard. The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District — and a host of other funding sources, including federal, state and private grants and $1 million from adjacent housing developer Pulte Homes — will bankroll the bulk of the project’s projected $9 million cost. “The Three Creeks Project is what we call a ‘multi-benefit project,’” said Paul Detjens, a Contra Costa County senior civil engineer. “It reduces flood risk, provides additional wildlife habitat and enhances the user experience. It’s a win-win.” Work is currently underway to move dirt in anticipation of future vegetation plating, Detjens said. It’s envisioned that 4,000 linear feet of Marsh Creek at the confluence of Deer and Sand Creek will eventually be widened with vegetation added. In all, the 13.5-acre project site will include 2.1 acres of frequently inundated floodplain and 4.4 acres of woody, ripar-

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A multi-benefit improvement project is underway along Brentwood’s Marsh Creek that’s expected to reduce flood risk, provide additional wildlife habitat and enhance trail users’ experience. ian vegetation, creating quality habitat for Chinook salmon and swainson’s hawk. It’s expected portions of the project could wrap up by December, with planting spread out over three ensuing winter seasons following an adaptive management plan to maximize planting success, Detjens said. “This is an exciting step in an important project that will improve wildlife habitat, water quality and flood control,” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. “Once completed, people accessing the Marsh Creek trail will see a landscape that will be even more interesting and interactive.” The overall project, an extension of the flood control district’s master plan to reduce flood risk to Brentwood residents, began with nonprofit American Rivers’s plans to widen and plant vegetation along about a quarter-mile of Marsh Creek from Sungold Park to Deer Creek. That project was later merged with the

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Shelter-in-place: AKA Groundhog Day In 1993, a movie called “Groundhog Day” debuted in movie theaters across the country. A huge fan of Saturday Night Live (SNL) with “noogies” and egg salad sandwiches with Lisa and Todd, I really enjoyed Senior Bill Murray in just orner about every other skit and in his previous movies like “Ghostbusters,” “Caddyshack” and “Tootsie” — just to name a few. He and the original “Not Ready for Primetime Marla Players” including Luckhardt Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Garrett Morris, Lorraine Newman, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase and Jane Curtain were, for me, the ultimate SNL cast. In the years to come, Murray would have some great movies and some that were not real box office winners. But he is still a very talented actor and comedian. The fact that we are only a few months apart in age reminds me that I practically grew up with him. We never to meet in person, but we’re still kindred. He always made me laugh with his subdued and dry humor. Each morning when I wake up, I think I am actually living “Groundhog Day.” We all are, aren’t we? Grandpa has asked me almost every night, “What would you like to do tomorrow?” and I respond with a snarky smile while I continue daily to ask him at 8 a.m. what he wants for dinner. As I ponder the refrigerator and freezer for a new idea, it seems

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Big blue chair finds new home at marina by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

DISCOVERY BAY Visitors to the Discovery Bay Marina may have noticed a new addition — a large, blue Adirondack chair situated on the grass near the boat launch. The chair showed up in the beginning of June and is available for selfies, lounging and sunset views. “The sunset makes a really nice background there,” said Joseph Eldam, who owns the marina with his wife, Denise. “It’s a nice addition for the community to stop by, take a picture, take a

break and watch the sunset.” The Eldams purchased the Marina in December of last year, and the community welcomed them with open arms. Discovery Bay residents themselves, Eldam said his goal is to create a marina that is welcoming to his community. When he heard the chair, originally situated in front of a Brentwood gym, needed a new home, he wasted no time in picking it up. “The chair was given to us by Delta Valley Health Club,” Eldam said. “They didn’t need it anymore, and I thought it would be a good addition to our grass area by the marina for people to take a

picture by the water.” Eldam said he has seen people utilizing the photo spot multiple times a day since the moment it was set down. Pamela Fitzgerald is one of the many locals who strolled down the boardwalk to get a picture on the chair. “I like it,” she said. “People get their pictures taken on it and seem to enjoy the novelty of the big, blue chair.” The Discovery Bay Marina is located at 5901 Marina Road, suite 1, in Discovery Bay. For more information, call 925-634-5928 or visit http://www. discoverybayyachtharbor.com/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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tion company. Michael returned to automotive work in the last 10 years. He was proud to work at Monkey Wrenches with Ted and his team. Thank you for everything, Ted. Michael loved going RC car racing with his son, and they even restored a Stingray Corvette together. They shared a passion for football, and Michael Jr. went on to play college ball and get his bachelor’s degree in business administration and minor in marketing. He was blessed with two wonderful grandsons, Mason and Vinnie, whom he spent many years loving and watching grow. Michael also loved fishing and would take his daughter out to school the boys in how to fish like a real woman. He was proud each time she not only brought home fish, but the jackpot after a day on the ocean. Nicole went on to get a master’s degree in environmental education and teaches on a farm. Michael and his wife, Marie, met a little later in their lives and were married for 34 loving years. Their relationship built on trust, understanding and passion was like no other! Michael had aggressive bladder cancer and fought it hard for a year. Michael lives on through his beautiful wife, Marie; daughter, Nicole; son, Michael Jr; grandsons, Mason and Vinnie; brother and family, Steven, Michelle, Marco; godson Teddy and family; and many, many other friends and family members. If you would like to show your support for Michael and his family, please consider giving a donation to AutismSpeaks.org.

Dec. 24, 1957 – May 26, 2020 Michael Vincent Carbone Sr. passed away in his home on May 26, 2020. Michael was born on Christmas Eve, 1957 in New York City. His family – mother, Evelyn “Smitty”; father; Vincent “Vinnie”; and younger brother, Steven – moved to Southern California in his early years where they grew up. His father played in the Glenn Miller Band in the Air Force during WWII and was a personal manager to celebrities like Tommy Dorsey, Bobby Vinton and Frank Sinatra Jr. His mother was an airline stewardess and the sweetest woman you had ever met. Michael was a terrific hobby mechanic on bicycles and anything that went fast. Before he was old enough to drive, he was learning gasoline mechanics and had a job at the local garage. He was the shop manager before he finished high school. Back then, with a swarm of local friends, Michael enjoyed all sports and motorsports including local cruising. Anyone would agree that Michael had a huge heart and would go to the end of the earth for anyone whose intentions were true. In his younger adult years, Michael built and raced cars or was out fishing the deep waters with his buddy, Mike. He moved up to the Bay Area to raise a family, working for an (and later owning his own) underground construc-

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Oct. 6, 1948 – June 11, 2020 Bill was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and raised in Georgia. Bill attended Gordon High School before entering the Navy in 1966, at age 17. He served three years in the Navy as a firefighter and transitioned to a 26-year long career as a civilian firefighter at the Moffett Field Fire Department and, after it’s closing, at the Defense Depot Tracy Fire Department. In 1987, Bill and Cindy moved from San Jose to the small waterfront community of Discovery Bay, and it was here Bill was happiest. He loved life on the California Delta, boating and enjoying long summer days with Cindy and friends on the deck. He loved casinos, bingo, garage sales and traveling. Always a social guy, Bill enjoyed part-time work at Mail Call Plus — then Discovery Bay’s only post office — as

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Editor: I have lived through the periods of time when ‘counter-culture’ meant wearing flowers in our hair and bellbottomed pants. It was not ‘destroy our culture’ or ‘cancel our culture.’ My generation saw the beautiful and prosperous island of Cuba become communist, poor and lawless. Is that what we want for our country? Do we want to follow in the footsteps of Venezuela, Russia, Eastern Europe, China, Cambodia, Tibet etc? Do we really condone the destruction of private property? Our government-run schools have neglected to teach history; young students do not really know the people for whom the statues have been raised. Can we not learn from history? Do we have to destroy and erase it? Then we are doomed to repeat its mistakes. I know. I used to be a democrat/communist, I am ashamed to say. I know our only

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hope for this country is in the word of our Lord, written throughout the Bible. In James it says, “Do not show favoritism,” (James 2:1) and “Love your neighbor as yourself ” (James 2:8). We should love all, rich, poor, whatever color … instead of this race war and division of classes. The founders of Black Lives Matter are Marxists! Let us not be ignorant. Psalms 7:8 says, “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath.” Let’s put the word of God back into our next generation, and give the country some hope for tomorrow. Laura Aue Brentwood

Subliminal racism is rooted in our society

Editor: Prophet Muhammad was raised in an era when slavery was not only the norm, but glorified. Remarkably within a relatively short 23 years of Muhammad’s prophethood, tens of thousands of slaves were liberated, and the toxic tides of the heinous crime against humanity suddenly

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turned. Islam effectively abolished slavery 14 centuries ago, but we barely hear about it. Any slave that came into Prophet Muhammad’s possession was immediately freed by him while ensuring their equal rights as free men were upheld. Muslims married slaves, which established a new precedent in the world. This inspired Muslims not only to free their own slaves but also to purchase their freedom. This is how Islam systemically eradicated slavery. The true root of slavery lies in the pandemic of supremacy, the original sin committed by Iblis against Adam in the Holy Quran. Although a simple declaration was made to emancipate slaves by President Lincoln two centuries ago, we’re still uncovering more and more subliminal racism deeply rooted in our societies suffocating equal dignified opportunity for our Black siblings. Until we slaughter the egoistic arrogance lurking inside each one of

us, we’ll lamentably keep losing sacred lives senselessly. Imam Khalid Khan Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Bay Point

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Editor: I live in Summerset 3 off of Fairview Drive. I do numerous walks daily with and without my dog. What I have noticed is that many dog owners who walk that route go to the trouble of bagging up their pets poop and then just leave on the ground. Bad! I weekly go from Regent Drive to Concord Avenue and back to Baldwin then back to regent picking up trash and really hate that these pet owners don’t take the trouble to just either take it home and trash it or use the couple of Brentwood garbage cans along the way. Please get this word out to the people that do that. Harvey Schnell Brentwood

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Heritage High School’s Sarah Smith named female Scholar Athlete of the Year by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

When you are a talented and tireless student and athlete, good things happen to you — just ask Heritage High School’s Sarah Smith. The now graduated Patriot didn’t exactly set out to be the school’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, but her skills and smarts forged a path straight to the award. “It’s surreal to be honest,” she said, after winning the award. “It was honestly something that was in the back of my mind, but not something that I really wanted to work toward. School has just always kind of been a big part of my life. I have always kind of worked hard and been an athlete since I was little.” The soccer, cross-country and track standout, who’s headed to Sacramento State on a soccer scholarship, will leave a trail of academic and athletic success in Brentwood. She garnered continual President’s Honor Roll recognition; esteemed accolades for achieving over seven semesters with a 4.0 GPA or higher; took advanced placement classes beginning as a sophomore; took part in unified sports; was a student body president and she even held an off-campus job. Not to be left out: she was an athletic force. Smith was a four-year all-Bay Valley Athletic League soccer star. She garnered all-league honors in her only cross-country season — finishing third at the league championship meet as a senior. She posted an impressive second-place with a time

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Heritage senior soccer, track and cross-country star Sarah Smith was recently named the school’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. of 5:53.30 in her first and only 1600-meter track competition this year before the season was scrapped due to shelter-in-place restrictions. “Sarah is more than just sports,” said

The Press archives: A look back at the best in sports The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide muchneeded sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 Three local, traveling baseball teams — the Delta Islanders, Delta Dawgs, and L4 Razors — participated in a tournament in the village of Cooperstown, New York. The Delta Dawgs and L4 Razors both went 2-5 for the week. The Islanders went 5-2-1 on their way to finishing 18th out of the 62 participating teams that participated. “It took a lot of fundraising and hard work to get us there,” Islanders

manager Vin Rover said. “The trip was good. It was eight games in five days, so we got to play a lot of baseball. We got to go to the Baseball Hall of Fame.” 2018 When Oakley trampolinist Ruben Padilla suffered a large gash on his foot and a sprained ankle only minutes before competition at the Junior Pan American Trampoline Championships in Bolivia, he characteristically bounced back. The senior-level member of the U.S. Gymnastics team battled through the injury to finish third in a field of about 50 competitors. see Archives page 13A

her Heritage soccer coach Gary LaFleur. “She is a true leader everywhere on campus. She displays tremendous pride, helps others and has led multiple teams to incredible seasons.”

Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith agrees. “Sarah Smith is as well-rounded and as exemplary a role model for Heritage athletics as I could possibly imagine,” he said. Sarah’s academic and athletic feats figure to steadily rise in the coming years. She’s set to join the Hornets soccer team while studying biology in hopes of one day attending medical school to become a doctor. The goals are lofty, but Smith wouldn’t want it any other way. For her, taking on challenges has become a way of life. In the footsteps of two older successful athletic siblings, Sarah burst onto the sports scene as a young soccer player, and was equally as motivated to succeed academically when school rolled around. The student-athlete lifestyle frequently left her with little free time, but has helped pave the way for her success in sports and school, she said. “I couldn’t imagine my life without sports and school, because being so busy, I am not allowed to procrastinate,” she said. “I am able to organize my time and get stuff done when I need to get them done, because I know I won’t have time later.” Those same life skills will continue to help her when she will join the Sacramento State soccer team in August. If the past is any indication, success for her will follow. “I am a little bit nervous, a little bit excited, all of the above, but overall it’s really exciting,” she said. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

Gymnast Nastia Liukin, the all-around champion of the 2008 Olympics, visited the Black Diamond Kids Center in Brentwood in 2015.

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Name: Alejandra Martinez School: Freedom High School Sport: Rugby Year: Class of 2020 Coach: Andrew Slaughter

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Alejandra Martinez took an interest in rugby in the middle of high school, joining Liberty Lions Rugby her junior year. The 18-year-old Oakley resident had no idea how much fun she would

have playing on the team and learning the strategies involved. She succeeded in becoming an IQ player by showing an advanced understanding of the rules of the game and said she enjoyed pushing herself and making friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really liked the teamwork aspect,â&#x20AC;? Martinez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way everyone communicated with each other during the game, you can be playing against the other team and things are hard and, for that second, no one likes each other. And once the game is over, everyone is celebrating with each other, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really fun.â&#x20AC;?

Ferris State announces hire of Liberty coach Michigan Division II college Ferris State University has formally announced the hiring of former Liberty football

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walking and working out with equipment at home. During her free time, Martinez enjoys watching TV and playing video games with her family. She hopes to get a job in retail this summer.

Future Plans: Martinez plans on attending LMC in the fall but is undecided on a plan following that. She is interested in history and would like to work in a related field.

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Though her final season was cut short, Martinez said she did her best to stay in shape during shelter-in-place by Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caliber to fill an opening on our staff and believe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be an outstanding addition,â&#x20AC;? said Ferris State University head coach Tony Annese. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring great energy and a tremendous work ethic and be an excellent fit for our program. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to having him work as part of our defensive staff and believe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to develop great relationships with our student-athletes and continue the great family culture weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built at Ferris State.â&#x20AC;? While at Liberty High School, Partridge directed the Lions to the 2018 D1-A State Championship, after compiling a perfect 10-0 league mark. His first Liberty team, in 2017, claimed the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first North Coast Section Division I Championship. This past season, in 2019, he guided Liberty to a 10-2 overall record. Ferris State University has reached the NCAA Division II National Semifinals three of the past four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew right when I met coach Annese that I wanted to go work for him at Ferris State,â&#x20AC;? Partridge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best college football coach in my mind, and I want to learn from him. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some friends that have worked with him

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alejandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugby IQ and field awareness are instrumental to our team dynamic. She mentors our rookies by modeling a dedication to training by continually pushing herself at every session.â&#x20AC;?

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Former Liberty head coach Ryan Partidge is now an assistant coach at Ferris State University in Michigan. in the past and just rave about the type of program and culture he runs, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to get going and help us try and win a national championship.â&#x20AC;? To read additional coverage of Partridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hiring, visit https://bit. ly/2Zb6EJD.

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“When something like that happens, your heart just races, and you don’t know what is going to happen because you don’t know what the doctors will say,” Ruben said. “The coaches were asking if I wanted to compete. I didn’t want my parents to have spent so much money and for me to put in all that work for me to at least not try.” 2017 Former Heritage High School pitcher Paul Blackburn made his major league debut for the Oakland A’s. He went six innings and surrendered only one unearned run on three hits, striking out four. “Awesome. I can’t even put it into words,” said Blackburn of his performance on NBC Sports California. “It was probably one of the best days of my life. I am just trying to take it all in. I am not even sure it has hit me yet.” The 2012 Heritage graduate was drafted by the Chicago Cubs before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2016 and to the A’s later that year. He had played for seven teams in the rookie league, all the way up to triple A, before breaking into the big leagues. 2016 Brentwood resident Christian Wellington won a California Youth Sport Shooting Association Varsity award. 2015 Gymnast Nastia Liukin, the allaround champion of the 2008 Olympics, visited the Black Diamond Kids Center

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2013 While the Heritage girls’ and boys’ swim teams wrapped up league titles and impressive performances at the North Coast Section meet, the Patriots’ achievements didn’t stop there. Senior Ryan Barsanti was named a double All-American after finishing with the nation’s 23rd best time in the 50 freestyle and the 29th best time in the 100 freestyle. In order to achieve All-American status in an event, swimmers had to post a time that ranked in the top 100 in the nation during the high school season. An estimated 3,000 swimmers compete for the honor each year. Juniors Brandon James (49.89) and Walker Thanning (50.46) earned AllAmerican honors with the 52nd and 82nd best times in the country in the 100 backstroke. “That’s a pretty substantial number of All-Americans for one year,” said then Heritage head coach Craig Carson. “It’s a very special group of kids that really focused on that. They had been talking about those possibilities for over a year.” Two of the Patriots’ relay teams also earned All-American status. The 200 medley relay team of James, Daniel Comforti, Thaninng and Barsanti earned the honor with a time of 1:34.52, good enough for 58th in the country. The Patriots’ 200 freestyle team of Zayd Othman, Benji Mock, Thaning and Barsanti finished in 1:25.51, which was good enough for a 48th-place finish.

Brentwood resident Christian Wellington won a California Youth Sport Shooting Association Varsity award in 2016.

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in Brentwood. 2014 The Impact boys’ National Premier League U19 Force team won the premier bracket of the San Juan Soccer Club Cal Cup in Sacramento. The team won the championship

over the DeAnza Force SC 95B Blue team on penalty kicks after neither squad scored in regulation or overtime. “This was a great achievement for us, especially playing two years up in the U19 bracket,” said Impact coach Mike Krahnke.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sabrina Lynne Rose SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sabrina Lynne Rose / Zakary Michael Rose CASE NUMBER: N20-0773 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sabrina Lynne Rose filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Zakary Michael Rose to Proposed Name: Zakary Mikel Rose. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 09/04/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/10/2020 Judge ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. FOR CHANGE OF NAME 02-1273 82986 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Courtney July 3, 10, 2020. Quinowski SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Courtney OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Lynn Quinowski CASE NUMBER: N20-0695 The following person(s) has abandoned the TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner use of the fictitious business name Aspire Courtney Lynn Quinowski filed a petition with Financial & Insurance Services at 4075 this court for a decree changing names as fol- Regatta Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The lows: Present Name: a. Courtney Lynn fictitious business name referred to above was Quinowski to Proposed Name: Courtney filed in Contra Costa County on 8/29/2019 unQuin Shaffer. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that der File No. F-0005409 (*1) 1. Jessica A. Miall persons interested in this matter shall ap- rizzi 2. Andrew P. Mirizzi 4075 Regatta Drive, pear before this court at the hearing indicated Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business below to show cause, if any, why the petition was conducted by: Husband & Wife (a married for change of name should not be granted. couple). Signature: Jessica Mirizzi. This stateAny person objecting to the name changes ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra described above must file a written objection Costa County on: June 16, 2020 Brentwood that includes the reasons for the objection Press No. 02-1273 83315 Publish dates: July at least two court days before the matter is 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

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C1006 Bradley Moore F1220 Erika Rentie C1322 Thomas Rivamonte A2 Teresita Delrosario F101 Candice Guerra F1229 Ashley Morales The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 7/24/2020 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 7/10/2020 & 7/17/2020 The auction end The following persons are in lien at Oakley date will be 7/24/20 at 12:00 pm. All bids Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road Oak- must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press ley, CA 94561: No. 03-0477 83161 Publish Dates: July 10, B109 Genesis Gonzalez 17, 2020.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Municipal Election will be held in the City of Brentwood on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the following officers: City of Brentwood: 1 Council Member 4 Year Term, District 1 1 Council Member 4 year Term, District 3 A Mayor elected at large A nominee must be a registered voter residing within the City. Nomination petitions may be obtained from the City Clerk, located at: 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA City Clerk’s Office on the 3rd Floor during posted business hours commencing on July 13, 2020, the 113th day before the election and shall be filed with the City Clerk in person no later than 5:00 P.M., August 7, 2020, the 88th day before the election. Candidates may submit a candidate statement 250 words in length. Statements must be submitted in block form; standard upper and lower case words. The City Clerk shall submit a certificate of facts to the City Council (1) if no one or only one candidate files for any office which is elected on a city wide basis, or (2) if no one or only one candidate files for any office which is elected from or by a city legislative district, or (3) if the number of persons filing for offices elected at large does not exceed the number of seats to be filled. The City Council shall adopt one of the courses of action outlined in Elections Code Section 10229. Polls will be open Election Day between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Dated: July 7, 2020 Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83388 Publish Dates: July 10, 2020.

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. The Planning Commission action is final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: Minaret Holdings, LLC Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@brentwoodca.gov]. 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. 02-1273 83321 Publish Dates: July 10, 2020.

ater, CIP Project No. 337-37231, located in Brentwood, California. To obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ (via email) at no charge, a “Document Request Form”, located on the City’s website at: https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/pw/cip/ pw_rfps.asp, should be completed and emailed to engineering@brentwoodca. gov. Please note: Entities must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a proposal to be considered valid. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: July 8, 2020. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83329 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 2020.

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 21, 2020, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a tentative parcel map (MS 354-16) to subdivide a 2.82-acre parcel into three parcels of 0.6-acre, 0.59-acre, and 1.63 acres, respectively. The project site is located directly west of Walnut Boulevard and north of the ECCID Main Canal, at 3041 Walnut Boulevard (APN 010-100-007). The proposed project qualifies as a Class 15 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 - Minor Land Divisions), as it consists of the division of property in an urbanized area zoned for commercial and industrial use into four or fewer parcels in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Planning Commission action is final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: LEBEC Properties Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov]. 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 deNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING livered to the Brentwood Planning ComNotice is hereby given that the Planning mission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Commission of the City of Brentwood Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83394 will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter Publish Dates: July 10, 2020. as the normal course of business permits on July 21, 2020, hold a public hearing LEGAL NOTICES to consider the following: An application for a one-year time REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS extension for Conditional Use PerARCHITECTURAL / LANDSCAPE mit No. 18-008 and Design Review DESIGN FIRMS No. 18-013 to allow a preschool PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the and after school care facility known City of Brentwood (“City”) that proposals as Love For Learning, consisting will be received no later than Tuesday, of a 9,281 square foot building on July 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. one parcel totaling approximately City invites qualified architectural firms 38,376 square feet with related im- to submit their qualifications for the 30% provements, located at 4640 Balfour design and preparation of Design-Build Road (APN 010-171-014). Bridging Documents for the Vineyards at The proposed project qualifies as Marsh Creek - Event Center/Amphithe-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002587 The name of the business: Seven22 Skincare LLC Located at: 5557 Sunview Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Seven22 Skincare LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 3, 2020. Signature of registrant: Senique Braswell, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 6/4/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83004 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002723 The name of the business(es): Real Estate Solutions Located at: 2617 Goldpine Ct In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hyung Oak Enomoto. 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: Hyung Oak Enomoto. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/12/2025 Antioch Press No. 061617 83066 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002834 The name of the business: 1. Antioch Speedway 2. Promotions Located at: 1201 W. 10th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Oval Motorsports Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2020. Signature of registrant: Denise Chadwick, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83198 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002963-00 The name of the business(es): Omani Beauty and Wellness Located at: 3725 Lone Tree Way, Suite A2 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Albertine Omani 2. Omatuni Parker. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 17, 2020. Signature of registrant: Albertine Omani. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires June 24, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83291 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002964 The name of the business: Babe Attire Located at: 2600 Bugle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Caroline Mendieta. 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: Caroline Mendieta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 6/24/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83294 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Sec. 106 of the Programmatic Agreement, AT&T plans a new monopole at 3519 FRANKLIN CANYON RD, HERCULES, CA 94547. Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898-4866

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regarding site CCL00093. 7/3, 7/10/20 6/10/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 CNS-3375092# ANTIOCH PRESS - An- 83068 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, tioch Press No. 06-1617 83143 Publish 17, 2020. Dates: July 3, 10, 2020.\cs4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002640 The name of the busiFile No. F-0002460 The name of the business: Handssage Located at: 1155-C Arness: Green Communications Located nold Dr. Ste 268 In: Martinez, CA 94553, at: 584 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery is hereby registered by the following Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by owner: 1. Hassanain Aljanabi 2. Karla the following owner(s): Eric John Green. Fernandez. This business is conducted This business is conducted by: An In- by: A General Partnership. The registrant dividual. The registrant commenced to commenced to transact business under transact business under the fictitious the fictitious business name or names business name or names listed above listed above on 6/10/2020. Signature of on N/A. Signature of registrant: Eric John registrant: Hassanain Aljanabi. This stateGreen. This statement was filed with ment was filed with the County Clerk of the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2020 on: May 27, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius by Deputy C Garcia Expires 6/10/2025 Expires 5/27/2025 Brentwood Press No. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83174 02-1273 82983 Publish dates: June 19, Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. 26, July 3, 10, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002643 The name of the busiFile No. F-0002491 The name of the business: AJEO Partners Located at: 1651 ness: Lovely Zalia Boutique Located Sutter St Apt 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, at: 1374 Maple Street In: Pittsburg, CA is hereby registered by the following 94565, is hereby registered by the fol- owner: 1. Brian Joseph Jason 2. Yuhsin lowing owner: Zinnia Lopez. This busi- Elsie Jason. This business is conducted ness is conducted by: An Individual. The by: Married Couple. The registrant comregistrant commenced to transact busimenced to transact business under the ness under the fictitious business name fictitious business name or names listed or names listed above on N/A. Signature above on N/A. Signature of registrant: of registrant: Zinnia Lopez. This state- Brian Jason. This statement was filed ment was filed with the County Clerk of with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2020 County on: June 10, 2020 by Deputy J by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/28/2025 Celestial Expires 6/10/2025 Brentwood Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82984 Press No. 02-1273 83167 Publish dates: Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002718 The name of the File No. F-0002520 The name of the business: Kaelyn Cobra Located at: business: 360 Complete Calibration 23870 Marsh Creek Rd In: Brentwood, Located at: 1434 Ruebens Meadow Dr CA 94513, is hereby registered by the In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby reg- following owner: Kaelyn Lozano. This istered by the following owner: Charlie business is conducted by: An Individual. DeVincenzi. This business is conducted The registrant commenced to transact by: An Individual. The registrant com- business under the fictitious busimenced to transact business under the ness name or names listed above on fictitious business name or names listed 6/6/2020. Signature of registrant: Kaelyn above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lozano. This statement was filed with the Charlie DeVincenzi. This statement was County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: filed with the County Clerk of Contra June 12, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires Costa County on: June 2, 2020 by Deputy 6/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 P Cornelius Expires 6/2/2025 Brentwood 83318 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Press No. 02-1273 83023 Publish dates: 2020. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002721 The name of the busiFile No. F-0002577 The name of the ness: La Mona’s Creation Located at: business(es): 1. Masterclass Advisors 2827 Buckskin Rd In: Pinole, CA 94564, 2. Masterclass Technologies Located is hereby registered by the following at: 16 Winding Creek Way In: San Ramon, owner: Lina Patricia Manay. This busiCA 94583, is hereby registered by the ness is conducted by: An Individual. The following owner(s): Master Class Compa- registrant commenced to transact businies, LLC. This business is conducted by: A ness under the fictitious business name Limited Liability Co. The registrant com- or names listed above on 6/4/2020. Sigmenced to transact business under the nature of registrant: Lina Patricia Manay. fictitious business name or names listed This statement was filed with the County above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June Jonathan Lee, President & CEO. This state- 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires ment was filed with the County Clerk of 6/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2020 by 83165 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, Deputy J Graff Expires 6/4/2025 Brent- 2020. wood Press No. 02-1273 83020 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0002857 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: PvPqnda Maps Located at: File No. F-0002589 The name of the busi- 5005 Almanor Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA ness: Sepulveda Landscaping Located 94505, is hereby registered by the folat: 1910 Westpoint Way In: Brentwood, lowing owner: 1. Chanelle Marian CriquiCA 94513, is hereby registered by the Anderson 2. Colby Arlen Rogers. This following owner: Eduardo Sepulveda business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Jr. This business is conducted by: An The registrant commenced to transact Individual. The registrant commenced business under the fictitious business to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on June 1, business name or names listed above 2020. Signature of registrant: Chanelle on N/A. Signature of registrant: Eduardo Marian Criqui-Anderson. This statement Sepulveda Jr. This statement was filed was filed with the County Clerk of Conwith the County Clerk of Contra Costa tra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by County on: June 4, 2020 by Deputy L Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Spence Expires 6/4/2025 Brentwood Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83178 Press No. 02-1273 83021 Publish dates: Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002863 The name of the File No. F-0002625 The name of the business: Strong Spirit LLC Located business: K&M Enterprises Located at: at: 632 Ray Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, 18 Oak Street #257 In: Brentwood, CA is hereby registered by the following 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- owner: Strong Spirit LLC. This business is lowing owner: 1. Kamalani Mendoza 2. conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The Meleana Mendoza 3. Ginger Mendoza registrant commenced to transact busi4. Cheryna Wright. This business is con- ness under the fictitious business name ducted by: A General Partnership. The or names listed above on 6/1/2020. Sigregistrant commenced to transact busi- nature of registrant: Jennifer Macaulay, ness under the fictitious business name Manager. This statement was filed with or names listed above on 6/1/2020. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Signature of registrant: Ginger Mendoza. on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius This statement was filed with the County Expires 6/17/2025 Brentwood Press No. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 02-1273 83186 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 10, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 17, 24, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002952 The name of the business: Comb It Out Lice Removal Located at: 4375 Clayton Rd. Suite J In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pamela Leila Fukui. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/22/2020. Signature of registrant: Pamela Fukui. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy S Smith Expires 6/24/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83314 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David L. Brown, Esq. (916) 369-9750 3230 Ramos Circle, Sacramento, CA 95827. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83233 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002969 The name of the business: Peace N Petals Located at: 3018 Carey Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Monica Marie Condon 2. Raquel Marie Condon This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Monica M. Condon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 6/25/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83293 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003072 The name of the business: The Happy Icehole Located at: 849 Walsh Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: The Happy Icehole LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amada Menendez, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 29, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 6/29/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83327 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007802 The name of the business: 1. Brentwood Glass 2. Brentwood Glass and Windows 3. Brentwood Glass Company Located at: 570 Valdry Ct Unit C-6 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Mark Kenneth Connor 2. Deanna Lynn Connor. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2004. Signature of registrant: Deanna Connor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 5/28/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83055 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Steven Scott McGee, deceased CASE NUMBER P20-00370 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Steven Scott McGee. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Anthony Scott McGee and Erik Scott McGee in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Anthony Scott McGee and Erik Scott McGee be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 21, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christian Alexzander Oseguera SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christian Alexzander Oseguera CASE NUMBER: N20-0742 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Christian Alexzander Oseguera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christian Alexzander Oseguera to Proposed Name: Christian Alexzander Wolf. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/4/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/10/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 82985 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002668 The name of the business: Germ Busters Located at: 4595 Duerte Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eulalio Bazan. 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: Eulalio Bazan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2020 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/11/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83067 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002881 The name of the business: Crystal’s Flooring Located at: 400 Del Antico Ave Unit # 773 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Richard A. Swain. 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: Richard A. Swain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/18/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83175 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.

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Friday, respectively. For the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD), which oversees the area’s three high schools — Liberty, Heritage and Freedom — the board also held a meeting July 6. While the board decided to push off the first day of school to Aug. 10, it did decide to bring students back to the campus in a hybrid model. Students will be divided into two groups, with each group attending school every other day. “This will allow for the best possible social distance in classrooms and while at school,” LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta wrote in a letter to families. “More detailed bell schedules, calendars, schedules, walkthru dates and information regarding the above will be forthcoming from your school and other district departments.” Volta confirmed that no decision has yet been made on whether high school sports will return. “That will be a (North Coast Section and California Interscholastic Federation)

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decision,” he said, referring to the bodies that oversee high school sports; CIF announced in mid-June that it will decide by July 20 whether fall sports will continue as currently scheduled. BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton noted any possible physical return to school would depend on COVID-19 numbers and Contra Costa Health Services guidance. “The school board knows that anything less than a traditional return to school will continue to cause significant challenges for our families and staff,” Eaton wrote in a letter to families. “Please understand that all of us want nothing more than to have all of our students and staff back on campus, but we feel a tremendous responsibility to ensure that we do not put the health of over 9,500 students and over 1,000 staff members at risk.” Greg Hetrick, OUESD superintendent, also sent along a letter to families following the special meeting. “In short, you can expect distance learning for the start of the 2020-2021 school year to include a communication plan between

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eral fund — which pays for key services, including police, parks and recreation and streets and transportation — is projected to garner $59.6 million in revenue in fiscal year 2020/2021, with expenditures coming in at $61.2 million. Preliminary figures suggest that revenues will creep up to $62.5 million in fiscal year 2021/2022, with expenditures inching up to $63.2 million. A handful of key general-fund reoccurring revenues are projected to decrease in the 2020/2021 fiscal year, including sales tax, development fees, gas taxes, franchise fees and parks and recreation program fees. They are projected to rebound in the 2021/2022 fiscal year, but two other reoccurring revenue sources — property taxes and parks and recreation property

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tribution, warehousing or other development, which could have emitted limited amounts of smoke, noise, light or pollutants, according to city documents. “It does seem appropriate that we make this residential instead of light industrial, given the surroundings and the school,” City Councilmember Michael Krieg said. “I would not like to see that developed as light industrial.” The 22 planned one- and two-story homes, ranging in size between 1,289 and 2,399 square feet, will be accompanied by a looped private road with access from Oakley

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home and school, the monitoring of daily student attendance and direct daily instruction and opportunities for extra supports to be provided electronically,” Hetrick stated. Prior to the votes, the boards for BUSD and OUESD listened to various speakers, including those from the public, teachers and task force members, who had conducted studies on possible options for what a return to school could look like. The surveys that were submitted to families this summer had outlined three options: a full return to the class, a hybrid model of rotating schedules, or continued distance learning. One public speaker during the BUSD meeting urged the board to wait until September to start school. “California is now in a crisis; hospitalizations are up 30%,” said Ben Kellogg. “We’re now seeing over 10,000 cases per day in California. We’ve been complacent and have allowed economic issues to overtake health concerns.” While the boards considered a handful of variables for each option, some speakers

taxes — are expected to dip at that time. City leaders cautioned that the still-evolving nature of the pandemic and its fallout means the municipality’s finances will need to be closely monitored. “As we move forward into the new fiscal year, updates will be provided to the city council every six months — or more frequently, as needed — to measure the latest economic data against the budget,” City Manager Tim Ogden said. The immediate pandemic-induced revenue loss did prompt the council to OK pulling back on several planned additions slated for the latest operating budget. City leaders postponed a move to increase the city’s police department by five police department positions; halted all general fund allocated capital projects, including adding rest-

Road; an additional 22 feet of Oakley Road curb, gutter, sidewalk and landscaping that should provide additional protection for kids walking to school; a traffic signal at the school’s intersection; storm water treatment bio-retention areas; and other additions. The proposed internal street will be privately owned and maintained by a homeowner association. “I am pleased that the kids already walking to school in the neighborhood behind (the location) will have more of a protected area to do that,” City Councilmember Claire Alaura said. Applicant GKW Architects, Inc. did not

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urged the board members to consider the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county as a reason to not rush back into the classroom. Some were in favor of returning in a hybrid form. Monica Herney, a teacher in the OUESD, wrote in to say kindergarten and transitional kindergarten teachers have unique needs when developing a teacher-student rapport with younger children. OUESD board members at first considered delaying the return date to sync with the Liberty Union High School District, as many of the Oakley families have siblings who attend high school in that district — a point made by OUESD Board President Kim Beede. However, the board voted to maintain the back-to-school date of July 29. “We know this decision is going to cause a disruption to our school community as anything short of a return to school without restrictions would do so,” Hetrick continued. “I thank you for your patience and support during this difficult and truly unprecedented time.”

rooms and pickleball courts to select city parks; and reduced some parks and recreation personnel funding in anticipation of COVID-19-related program reductions. Additionally, county-approved Measure J funding will be used for street maintenance services, rather than for enhancing the city’s pavement management program. “These are uncertain times, and being conservative on our part, pulling back where we can, will be vital to how we pull out of this, especially if things are to get worse,” Councilmember Karen Rarey said. City finance leaders are expected to return to the council in six months, or earlier, to update budget projections. To view the complete operating budget, visit bit. ly/3fcGaNs.

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Coronavirus is making it really difficult for agents to be able to show properties. It seems that the people who are working are working harder than ever.

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omeowners worried about selling their home during a pandemic shouldn’t be. At

least, not in East County. “It’s definitely a seller’s market right now,” said Debbie Anthony of Compass Real Estate. “We have no inventory. We had no inventory before the pandemic, and we have no inventory now. What we do have is very low interest rates with a lot of people looking to make a change in their home status.” Anthony said she is working extremely hard, as is everyone else in her industry. COVID-19 did slow down the real estate business in early spring, but now things have picked up, with extra tasks being required of agents. “Coronavirus is making it really difficult for agents to be able to show properties,” Anthony said. “It seems that the people who are working are working harder than ever.” She explained extra cleaning practices and supplies, as well as paperwork proving she and her clients are symptom-free, are now necessary parts of her daily routine. Cecily Tippery of Berkshire Hathaway

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Realtors in East County are finding it to be a seller’s market right now due to the minimal availability of properties and low interest rates. Home Services said she follows behind her clients, wiping down any surfaces they inadvertently touch. “You’re walking around with gloves and a mask and sanitary wipes,” she said when describing how her days have changed due to COVID-19. “I open doors for people and make sure we get rid of the wipes before the next showing, we have a whole procedure. You want to keep yourself and your clients safe, and you don’t want to be responsible if someone gets ill.” Tippery also noted the market’s low

inventory but said prospective buyers should not give up. She cited tax benefits and low-interest rates as a good incentive to buy. “Some think of it as an investment, and it is in one sense, because you are building wealth,” she explained. “But with all the stuff going on, it’s very evident to me that the best way to build wealth is to own a home.” For clients worried about coming up with a large down payment, Anthony said it is possible to purchase a home with very

– Debbie Anthony, Compass Real Estate little cash. “Last year, 40% of my business was 103% financing,” she said. “The interest rate is a little bit higher, but it gets you into a house with almost no money down.” Debbie Anthony can be reached at 925-262-7702. For more information, visit https://www.compass.com/agents/ debbie-anthony/. Cecily Tippery can be reached at 925-634-7820. For more information, visit https://www.bhhsdrysdale.com/ real-estate-agent/361/cecily-tippery.

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Beth Miller-Rowe, your reverse mortgage specialist DAWNMARIE FEHR

everse mortgages are often a misunderstood product in today’s mortgage market. Beth Miller-Rowe and her team at The Reverse

Mortgage Group have made it their mission to clear up the myths surrounding reverse mortgages and help people decide if one is right for them. In a nutshell, a reverse mortgage allows a homeowner to borrow a certain percentage of the value of their house. Homeowners may access their money in a variety of ways such as a line of credit or a monthly income stream or even a lump sum cash payment. Reverse mortgages do not require repayment until the homeowner no longer resides in their home, or until they pass away. Homeowners can choose to make payments or skip them. “These loans allow you to borrow some of the equity in your home today and preserve some of it for tomorrow,” Miller-Rowe said. Miller-Rowe was born in Michigan but spent her formative years with her family in Georgia before moving back to Michigan and then attending college in Iowa. In 1982 with a dual degree in economics and business administration, MillerRowe packed her car and drove west to support her sister in California, who was going through a divorce at the time. She had no idea the move would be permanent. “When I first arrived here, I had been driving for four days and ‘When the Lights go Down in the City’ by Journey came on as I crossed the Bay Bridge,” Miller-Rowe recalled. “I cranked it up and sang with tears streaming down my face, ‘I am here.’” And here she was. Miller-Rowe instantly fell in the love with the natural wonders of the California Bay Area and recalls being especially drawn to the ocean. She loved San Francisco and decided to make California her new home. Miller-Rowe did not immediately begin selling mortgage products, though. She initially gained a position selling dictation equipment, until one of her customers told her she was in the wrong business. “I called on a mortgage broker, and he had me come back three or four times to do the presentation,” she said. “Then he told me he never had any intention of buying my equipment, he just wanted to hear me sell it.” Once she was in the mortgage business, Miller-Rowe realized the truth of that statement. She now offers reverse mortgages exclusively, meeting people in their homes to explain the ins and out of the process and helping them to make an informed decision. COVID-19 did put a temporary halt to her home visits, but Miller-Rowe simply pivoted to virtual meetings. While Zoom worked during the spring, she said she is very happy to be allowed back into homes to meet clients face-to-face. “I am now going out again as long as they are comfortable,” she said. “I have masks and sanitizing spray, and we just distance ourselves around the dining room tables, and we are able to start having those conversations again, which is so much more enjoyable.” Sandie Schneider was a client of Miller-Rowe’s three years ago. The 77-year-old widow said she used a reverse mortgage to create financial stability after her husband died. “There was a significant change in my income stream,” ON THE COVER: Beth Miller-Rowe of The Reverse Mortgage Group, brings her years of expertise to each of her clients as she helps them navigate through the reverse mortgage process. Photo by Tony Kukulich.

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While the current real estate atmosphere is different due to coronavirus regulations, Beth Miller-Rowe and her team at The Reverse Mortgage Group get the job done through virtual meetings and Zoom conferences. Restrictions have eased a bit recently and Miller-Rowe has begun meeting clients who are comfortable, in their homes with the appropriate social-distancing. Schneider said. “This was the best way to go and leave me where I wanted to be. It was the answer to my problems.” Schneider noted the process was remarkably painless with Miller-Rowe’s team, and she has recommended reverse mortgages to several friends. “(Beth) was such a professional,” Schneider recalled. “I always felt I was in good hands.” During her interview, Miller-Rowe took some time to clear up some of the myths surrounding reverse mortgages and answer some questions about her business. Reverse mortgages have a negative stigma. Why do you think that is, and why is it not accurate? Reverse mortgages do have a stigma, and it is due to myths and misinformation that have been propagated from 20 and 30 years ago. One of the biggest myths is the bank owns your home, and that’s not true. The reverse mortgage is a loan against your house, just like the loan you have today. You do have to pay your property taxes and your insurance, which is true whether you have a reverse mortgage or a traditional mortgage. The other myth people often speak of is that the bank takes the house when the borrower dies, and that is not true. The house goes to the heirs. The heirs are responsible for repaying the loan, whether that’s through a refinance if they want to keep the house, or through selling the house. Most often, it’s through selling the house because there will be multiple heirs. Generally, the heirs are the children, so the kids all want their piece of the inheritance, so the house gets sold, our loan gets paid off and the proceeds get split amongst the heirs. What kind of client would you recommend a reverse mortgage to? A reverse mortgage can be right for anyone it completely depends on someone’s goals. It can be right for the person who is struggling month-to-month and having a hard time paying for their medicine or making their mortgage payment. It might also be right for someone who is well to do, and perhaps wants to invest in their business, or buy a second home. It is also often used to manage tax consequences. People draw from their 401(k)s or their IRAs and often times end up writing a check on April 15. With a reverse mortgage they can set the limit on their 401(k) draws and once they reach that limit switch over and start drawing tax-free funds

from their reverse mortgage line of credit. Financial planners are now starting to recommend reverse mortgage lines of credit for people with retirement money invested in the stock market. They may take money out of their investments quarterly or perhaps twice a year but if the market is way down they don’t want to draw from that particular asset. The tax-free proceeds from the reverse mortgage line of credit give them the option of drawing from their equity, and perhaps repaying that line of credit, if they choose, when the markets rebound. Miller-Rowe’s mother-in-law, Ellie Rowe, is an example of a person who chose to take out a reverse mortgage while not in financial straits. She chose a reverse mortgage to protect her property from taxation. “I was going over my finances, and I thought, ‘hey, this might be a good idea,’ and I sat down and looked at everything,” Rowe recalled. “I looked at all of my assets, most of which were in real estate, and decided I was going to get a reverse mortgage and if I needed the extra income I’d have it. I wouldn’t have to sell my real estate, which could have caused a tremendous tax burden.” Miller-Rowe lives in Concord with her husband, Charlie. The couple enjoys taking their motorhome out to chase storms, visit the beach or go camping. They enjoy traveling and even took a copy of The Brentwood Press with them on a trip to Thailand. One of her favorite East County activities is cherry picking in the spring. Miller-Rowe’s office is located at 3478 Buskirk Ave., Suite 1000, in Pleasant Hill. For more information on a reverse mortgage, call 925-969-0380 or visit www.YourReverse.com.

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Building, construction up in East County DAWNMARIE FEHR

We do have a number of new housing developments underway that are adding some quality housing options for current and future residents.

ew construction of homes are going up all over East County and selling out fast,

despite hurdles placed by COVID-19 restrictions. In Oakley, City Manager Bryan Montgomery said new, high-quality houses are being built in his city and he looks forward to seeing neighborhoods fill up. “We do have a number of new housing developments underway that are adding some quality housing options for current and future residents,” said Montgomery. Along East Cypress Road, Emerson Ranch and Delaney Park housing developments are both under construction, with 670 and 570 homes, respectively. Montgomery notes Emerson Ranch is near completion, while Delaney Ranch is about 25% complete. Other Oakley neighborhoods breaking ground this year are Shiloh by KB Homes, which will have 70 homes when finished; The Vines, by Meritage Homes, which will have approximately 60 energy-efficient units and features walking trails and a playground; The Village at Main Street will include 156 units as well as parks and walking paths; Duarte Ranch Estates, by Seeno Homes, will finish

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Development in East Contra Costa County continues at a steady pace despite the pandemic and recent shelter-in-place orders. with 100 homes and a park; and Twin Oaks, will offer 130 affordable senior apartments in a three-story building. In Discovery Bay, Kiper Homes has finished its Mosaic and Regatta projects in The Lakes, selling out its final models despite shelter-in-place restrictions. Though other home developers are working on more projects, including Pantages and Newport Pointe, those projects are still in the planning stages and will not be available for some time. In Brentwood, the city has multiple housing projects underway, offering current and potential residents the opportunity to

downsize or get that extra bedroom. The city’s website shows 30 new projects including apartments, estate-style homes and active adult communities. Phase two of Terrene by Pulte Homes has completed their application, planning and review processes and is currently under construction. This neighborhood offers 12 single-family detached home designs starting at $585,000. The Silvergate Apartment complex will include 166 one- and two-bedroom units in 14 buildings on eight acres located southwest of the Sand Creek Road and Brentwood

Bryan Montgomery Boulevard intersection. Trilogy at the Vineyards is nearing buildout, with its final 481 lots approved for construction. For more information on Brentwood’s coming housing projects, visit https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/cd/planning/ development_projects/residential_projects.asp. The City of Oakley can be reached through their website at https://www. ci.oakley.ca.us/about-oakley/contact-us/ or by calling 925-625-7000. For more information on the Town of Discovery Bay, call 925-634-1131 or visit http://www.todb.ca .gov.

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ast County residents are ready to move forward as the county continues to work on

reopening. Many residents have spent the past three months confined at home and quarantine has served to highlight every flaw and outdated fixture that appeared fine before March. With the county lifting restrictions, many residents are looking to update their homes, add a home workspace or make things more accessible for elderly loved ones. James Carey of Carey Bros. Remodeling is a third-generation licensed contractor. His company has over 40 years’ experience in the East Bay and this year he said, there has been a significant spike in homeowners looking to add an attached bedroom or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for an adult child or aging parent. “The reason for that is the aging population, and with the COVID thing the kids are not at school, they are living at home, so that is the straw that broke the camel’s back,” Carey explained. “So people are saying ‘we need this extra space and we need an ADU. Let’s go ahead and build that space that we have been talking about.’”

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James Carey, right, of Carey Bros. Remodeling, says the current trend in remodeling is coronavirus-inspired with customers looking to add extra bedrooms or accessory dwelling units (ADU) for adult children or aging parents. Carey added that the lack of affordable housing in California is another driver of the ADUs, and local and state government has made it easier to build one by reducing the distance a dwelling can be placed in relation to the property line, fast-tracking the permitting processes and lowering permit fees. Carey said many of his jobs include the request to make things accessible by widening doors, adding ramps, and installing grab bars and easy-to-operate doorknobs and faucet fixtures. He noted

these do not have to look institutional, but come in many attractive designs and finishes. Carey said one thing homeowners are not loving right now are sunken living spaces. In the 70’s and 80’s, said Carey, it was very vogue to step down into the family room. But now, many of his customers are asking him to bring those floor levels up – thereby removing a barrier for people who may struggle with steps. Joe Lindsey, owner of Brentwood’s White Rhino Construction, said he firmly

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believes the pandemic has affected the remodeling and construction business. “A lot of people, instead of wanting an entire remodel, they want to do a reface,” Lindsey said. “Instead of spending the money to do a whole bathroom, they just want to change out the shower door, add new fixtures and paint the cupboards … I think it’s because they are uncertain about the future and the economy.” Despite uncertainties about what might lie ahead, Lindsey said his business began picking up in mid-June. Some big trends he sees are painted, two-toned cabinets; large subway tiles; and pocket doors. Lindsey recommended homeowners installing pocket doors to create space in small rooms invest in a steel framed door that won’t warp and require readjustment over time. One thing his customers are getting rid of is bathtubs. “A lot of people are getting rid of the bathtub and just doing a shower,” he said. “I recommend they keep one, for resale value, but a lot of people don’t want any.” Carey Bros. Remodeling is located at 2624 Verne Roberts Circle, Suite D107, in Antioch. For more information, call 877-734-6404 or visit www.careybros.com. For more information on White Rhino Construction, call 925-565-2830 or visit their Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/whiterhinoconst.

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Tips to prepare for window replacement

It’s tempting to purchase windows based on price alone, but replacement windows are often a decision that only has to be made once or twice for the life of the home. Invest in durable windows that will have staying power.

ummer is here, with fall not far behind, and for millions of people that means staying cool and warm

in the coming months. Inefficient or aging housing materials may compromise your ability to do both. Drafts from doors, poorly protected attics and basements and aging windows may force heating systems to work extra hard to maintain interior temperatures. Replacing old windows can make a home quieter by blocking out exterior noises. Consumer Reports also notes that new windows are often easier to clean and maintain than older varieties. Many homeowners are interested in replacing their windows, but may not know where to start. These guidelines can help the process along.

Get several estimates

Ask for recommendations from neighbors or other people in your area on which companies they used to install their replacement windows. When you interview the prospects, ask several questions about how they go about installing the windows. Questions can include such topics as length of project, home residency during process and removal of old debris.

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Many homeowners are interested in replacing their windows, but may not know where to start.

Research permits Most home renovation projects need to be approved by the local municipality. Go to the permit office and find out the requirements. Some window contractors will include securing permits in the cost of the project. After the project is completed, an inspector will come by and ensure the work was done according to code.

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Look at the type of hardware you have

around the home and other fixtures. Choose windows that have locks or latches that can match those features for continuity of style. Think about choosing a different style or frame color of the window, or a different type of window to improve efficiency and function.

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Prepare for installation Clear pathways, remove window treatments and disconnect window alarm systems. Plan for one to two days of installation, advises Andersen Windows and Doors. Keep pets and children away from work areas. Replacement windows can be a smart investment. New windows can improve the look of a home, reduce heating costs and can keep interior spaces comfortable. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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