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an opportunity or opportunities to work with our partners — the City of Brentwood, the City of Oakley and Contra Costa County.” At the urging of residents, the district initially studied this option three years ago. “When I proposed it in 2017, it was just a call for help,” said Bryan Scott, East County Voters for Equal Protection committee chair. “It was sort of a political act that would put

OAKLEY The city recently approved its projected five-year capital improvement program, featuring a number of potential infrastructure enhancements and additions. The multi-project plan, forecasting $4.9 million in new appropriations on around 20 projects in the 2020-2021 fiscal year, includes roadway enhancements; recreational trail improvements; additional park features; traffic signal modernization; curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs; new parking lots; and future downtown train platform station amenities. “Oakley is currently moving ahead with some projects that were nearly ready to start when the pandemic hit,” said Councilmember Michael Krieg. The proposed projects are funded through a number of sources, including Measure J sales tax, gas taxes, development traffic impact fees, development park impact fees, federal and state grants and assessment district funds. Fiscal year funding sources, however, are slated to drop $3.1 million from last year to about $4.9 million, with decreases in traffic and park impact fees and state gas taxes attributing to the decline. “We are fortunate that although some of the funding sources, Measure J (the coun-

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BRENTWOOD In the week following its decision to return to school in a hybrid model, the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) changed plans. Families, students, teachers and administrators alike are now coming to terms with the fact that, for the foreseeable future, classes will continue in the high schools in a distance-learning format. The board originally made its vote on the morning of Monday, July 6, to implement a return that would see students arriving on campus in alternating shifts. But

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ask regulations have begun to affect even the inanimate residents of Brentwood, as evidenced here with the City Park farmer statue. Covering both his nose and mouth, his bandana is COVID-19-appropriate and sets a good example for the rest of us!

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Fire district investigates option to declare a state of emergency “ I’d like to make a request that staff explore

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REGIONAL The underfunded East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is investigating the feasibility of declaring a state of emergency. “We keep talking about turning over rocks and returning them over if need be,” said ECCFPD Fire Board President Brian Oftedal during the July 8 fire board meeting. “I’d like to make a request that staff explore and bring back

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Protesters decry Mayor Wright’s silence by Aly Brown Staff Writer

ANTIOCH In a demand for answers, protesters gathered in front of Antioch Mayor Sean Wright’s place of business this week. A small crowd stood before The Wright Start Chiropractic, off Hillcrest Avenue, in the early morning of July 22. The protesters placed enlarged photos of individuals who had been killed by the police. But one posterboard held Wright’s image, punctuated with the words, “Mayor Wright, where are you?” The mayor has been criticized for his silence on the matter of Officer Michael Mellone, who returned to the Antioch Police Department (APD) from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) in 2019 on the heels of a suspension recommendation from the Department of Police Accountability (DPA) — San Francisco’s police watchdog agency. The suspension recommendation was in connection with the 2016 killing of a homeless man named Luis Gongora-Pat in the Mission District by SFPD officers — one of whom involved in the incident was Mellone. Antioch has come under fire recently as the national discussion around policing brought attention to the APD’s choice to rehire Mellone, who previously served the APD from 2006 to 2012. Among the protesters on Wednesday morning was Jose Manuel Gongora-Pat, Luis’s brother. He traveled to Antioch from his home in San Francisco to help send a

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A man who identified himself only as Franklin joined a small group of protesters at the business office of Antioch Mayor Sean Wright in Antioch, July 22. Protesters demanded answers on the city’s hiring practices, while calling for the removal of Officer Michael Mellone. message to the city on its choice of Mellone. “We are not here to ask, we’re here to demand,” said Jose, with translation assistance from Adriana Camarena. “Here in Antioch, the mayor has employed an officer named Michael Mellone, who is one of the killers of my brother, and (Mellone) should not be working here, especially with the mayor knowing his history.” Camarena has accompanied the

Gongora-Pat family to serve as an advocate and translator during their push for police reform. “We have asked for accountability by all means necessary, from a civil trial to criminal cases,” she said. “We’ve gone before the International Human Rights Commission in Washington DC to denounce police impunity, and this is a perfect case of police impunity, where you see an offi-

cer like Michael Mellone, who has worked for four different police departments across three counties in the Bay Area and was still allowed to evade accountability.” According to Councilmember Lamar Thorpe, a third-party investigation into Mellone’s background was launched weeks ago. “I hear the concerns people are expressing,” Thorpe said. “I know the mayor had called for an investigation, and we have not yet been briefed on that, which is disappointing at this point. I feel like our hands are tied as a city council; we’re not getting the information we want.” Thorpe continued to say that while he didn’t have access to the express details of Mellone’s history — pending the results of the promised investigation — he had heard many people speak at recent council meetings and came to learn that Antioch had previously settled lawsuits involving Mellone. In 2015, KQED reported Mellone’s involvement with a 2011 federal lawsuit against Antioch and six officers, alleging “excessive force, unlawful search and seizure, assault, battery, false arrest and other civil claims.” The lawsuit claimed that Mellone, alongside the other officers, served a search warrant early Jan. 13, 2011, at Edrick Harvey’s Pittsburg home, during which time, they allegedly used force that included tackling, tasing, choking and slamming

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Food distribution program sustaining community by George Liao Correspondent

OAKLEY Every Friday morning, members of the Oakley Senior Citizens along with local volunteers, provide free, fresh groceries to residents in need. “This is open to the public,” said Tim Lear, president of the Oakley Senior Citizens and East County Senior Coalition. “When we give food away, we give it to everyone that needs it. So everyone that needs food can come here get in our food line, write down their name, address and phone number and how many people are in their home.” The food distribution program, held at the Oakley Senior Center, is augmented by donations from various groups including the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County as well Grocery Outlet and White Pony Express. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, additional safety precautions have been put in place. “We have our people standing in line all masked up with gloves,” Lear said.

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Members of the Oakley Senior Citizens and local Rotarians gather each week to distribute food to those in need. The program is free and open to the public. “(Recipients) are not allowed to touch anything when they come in. All they can do is hold their bag open, and they go to the first person, and that first person gives them … their food.” In attendance at the Friday food distri-

bution are local Rotary club members who help take groceries to recipients’ cars or deliver food to homes. “(The rotarians) also do food distribution,” added Lear. “We have people who are homebound; they don’t have transportation,

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Time expires on beloved rec program by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The long-standing Biddy Sports program may have played its final game. City leaders informed the organization’s founder and director Julie Mason that her independent contract will not be renewed for a 23rd year. The preschool-age recreational basketball, soccer, flag tag and T-ball institution has served over 10,000 children since its 1998 Brentwood launch. Mason intends to continue offering T-ball and soccer options in Oakley once COVID-19 regulations loosen. “This is just a small, homegrown program that has touched a lot of people’s lives,” Mason said. “I would like to thank those people and tell them that we did not choose to disappear (from Brentwood), and we don’t have any choice about it. We will still be playing in Oakley when we are able to play.” Brentwood Recreation Manager Kris Farro confirmed that Biddy Sports was not offered a new agreement for fiscal year 2020-2021, and the city plans to reevaluate its future recreational offerings. “We have not been offering sports classes since the county issued the first health order in March,” she said. “There is no reason to have an agreement if we aren’t offering classes. Moving forward, once restrictions are lifted, the city may bring these types of classes in-house. That is, they would be designed and implemented by city staff. This allows the city to control costs and have the ability to work more directly with the public.” Past Biddy participants, coaches and interns said the recreational fixture blazed a trail into many Brentwood hearts through the simple joy of play, crafted in a noncompetitive and supportive shell that promoted participation,

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people in the home to the ground. Antioch settled the case in 2014, paying $135,000. However, in the weeks before the protest, Antioch Councilmember Lori Ogorchock said that APD Chief Tammany Brooks had conducted a thorough investigation on Mallone prior to hiring him again in 2019. “I believe my police chief does a very,

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The Biddy Sports program appears to be on the way out of Brentwood after the city declined to renew the independent agreement with the organization. respect, encouragement and fun. The hour-long weekly events in six- to eight-week sessions were very popular, as youngsters scooped up basic social, team and sports skills, with their parents serving as referees and drill partners — lining the playing surfaces to foster organized and supportive play and instruction. “In this day and age, there aren’t a lot of youth sports,” said former volunteer coach Susan Borer, who participated in 10 seasons of baseball and soccer with her children. “It gets competitive very quickly, and this is a place where kids get to play and have fun with the play of it. It’s not competitive; the parents are heavily involved. And that is the only way the program works: if the parents are part of every

very thorough investigation,” she said. “People were upset with him before, because he wasn’t hiring fast enough, and the reason he wasn’t hiring fast enough was because he was doing a thorough investigation.” One protest organizer, Lacy (who provided no last name) said she’s concerned that the private investigation is being delayed until the one-year probation period since Mellone’s hire in 2019 sunsets.

practice, part of every game.” Past participant Brittni Tiscareno, who later returned to the program as an intern and staff member, expressed similar sentiments. “All around, I think the program was beneficial to the community, because we were inclusive of all children, all families,” Tiscareno said. “It was just a good time.” Mason, who also ran the program in Pittsburg, Bay Point and Discovery Bay, said Biddy Sports was launched in Pittsburg in 1993 as a way to use sports to promote simple play over competition. Over the years, she hopes the program has created a fulfilling experience for children, while further instilling values in families at large. “It’s not a competitive thing — it’s an introduction,” she said of her program. “All players get to play. You cheer for everyone, and everybody helps point the kids in the right direction.” The end-of-season surveys show a 96% positive program rating, proving the program had been a hit. But even more personally meaningful for Mason are the chance encounters with former participants — some now adults — who reminisce about their participation. “We have had many people who have had every single one of their children in the program,” Mason said. “It’s definitely been an institution.” Mason intends to continue offering T-ball and soccer programs in Oakley, although the timing and format are unclear, given current conditions. “Hopefully, the program will be able to rebound after we figure out the impacts of COVID,” she said. “But in the meantime, I just want to thank everyone in Brentwood.” For more information on Biddy Sports, visit biddysports.com.

“Next month, his probation ends, meaning it will be harder to remove (Mellone) from the force,” she said. “I believe (the mayor is) trying to run out the clock and use this as a postponement tactic … we’d like to see proactive action before we get there.” As of press time, nearly 3,000 signatures had appeared on an online petition calling for Mellone’s removal.

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New mural paints a picture of community by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

BRENTWOOD Visitors to downtown may have noticed a new mural on the side of the Del Sol Energy building at the intersection of Midway and Oak streets in Brentwood. The mural’s artist is Lorin Baeta, who moved to Brentwood in 2017, and launched her own artwork business. Since then, she has painted four of the city’s utility boxes and numerous signs and windows for downtown businesses. “I got really lucky to be the person they chose for this,” Baeta said. Downtown Brentwood Coalition (DBC), the driving force behind the new mural, selected Baeta. Peter Jacoway, DBC president, said he is happy to see this project come to life after several years of discussion with his grandmother, Helen Myers. Myers owns the building on which the mural was painted, and Jacoway added she fully supported the project from its inception. “We always talked about doing a mural for downtown,” Jacoway said. “My grandmother was always active downtown and in the art society, so she was interested. It just took us to figure out what it was going to look like and the Downtown Coalition was the right source to push it through and get the artist and file for the grant.” Jacoway reported he received the grant from the City of Brentwood, and funds came not from taxpayer dollars but from business

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Artist Lorin Baeta works on the mural she was commissioned to paint on the side of Del Sol Energy building on Oak Street in Brentwood. licensing fees. The grant covered Baeta’s fee of $12,000 and rental of a scissor-lift. Myers, as the building’s owner, paid to retexture and paint the wall in preparation for Baeta’s design, which is meant to illustrate the heart of the community. “The Downtown Coalition asked for a handful of concepts for review,” Baeta said of the final design. “This is a mashup of multiple concepts presented. They really wanted to see something local-centric, with landmarks and wildlife.” The design includes area imagery, from

active family life to the city’s agricultural roots. “There are little things that represent the community,” Baeta said. “People hiking, a picture of the flags at Veterans Park and below the windows, there will be several sets of wings, which brings in the interactive element.” The wing designs are meant for people to pose in front of for pictures to post on social media. Baeta said she researched local birds and insects, choosing her designs from six native species. She noted the wing designs will be composed of local produce. “For example, the bee wings are made

up of corn cobs,” she said. “So we are really tying in a lot of what makes Brentwood, Brentwood.” Terrence Grindall, Brentwood’s assistant city manager, said he is happy to see another installment on the journey to keep Brentwood beautiful. “This mural is another step in our downtown beautification,” Grindall explained. “My favorite feature is the ‘Instagram-able’ wings ... We are excited by this mural that will resonate: Better in Brentwood.” The mural will be especially visible now that the lot across the street is vacant. The building was recently torn down and Grindall noted that while there is not a specific project proposed for the empty lot, the landowner will likely build something in the future. Jacoway hopes the mural will drive traffic downtown as residents and visitors alike snap photos in front of the wings. He added that the coalition is pleased with the image Baeta came up with and looks forward to its completion. “I love the design,” Jacoway said. “It’s what I pushed through, and it speaks to what Brentwood is and what it has been … my goal was for it to bring people downtown, and I think it’s beautiful.” Baeta is currently working on the mural and hopes to have it finished in the near future. You can follow her progress on Instagram by following @letterly.signsandlettering. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Wind-driven fire burns 75 acres by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

REGIONAL A vegetation fire in Knightsen sparked by a work crew cutting grass burned 75 acres and kept firefighters busy long into the night, Monday, July 20. Monday’s fire was the fourth major fire since early June to burn along the stretch of Holland Tract Road between Becky’s Bridge and the Holland Riverside Marina. It burned primarily in property owned by Reclamation District 2025. “We’ve had a number of different fires out here along Holland Tract Road,” said East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Fire Marshal Steve Aubert. “Today’s fire does appear to have been caused accidentally. There was some weed abatement that was occurring at the time, and they actually witnessed and admitted that they hit a rock and threw a spark. They tried to control the fire. But with the heavy winds out here, that fire quickly grew out of control.” Wind continued to be a factor throughout the day and contributed to the fire’s rapid expansion. As firefighters arrived in the area, the fire was reported to have burned about 5 acres. Within 90 minutes, it had grown to 20 acres and was completely uncontained. A strike team was requested to assist the ECCFPD, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire crews already engaged in the incident. That request drew five additional engines from Antioch, Concord, Moraga and San Ramon. Helicopters from Cal Fire and the East Bay Regional Park District joined the fight making repeated water drops throughout the afternoon and into the evening. “There were probably about 50 firefighters on scene fighting the fire today,”

Aubert said. Despite the efforts of the fire crews, the eastern edge of the fire jumped Tranquility Bay Road and threatened the Brentwood Marina. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies evacuated residents of the houseboats in the marina along with a large number of people fishing along the slough. Crews were able to protect the marina, and no damage was reported. On the western edge of the fire, thick stands of berry bushes generated flames of 60 to 70 feet, as reported by firefighters. A residence on that side of the fire was also threatened, but was ultimately undamaged. The fire, which was initially reported at 2:14 p.m., burned 75 acres by 7 p.m. and was 65% contained. The last units were released from the scene around midnight. However, firefighters had little chance to recuperate. A vegetation fire was reported on Dutch Slough Road in Oakley at 2:17 a.m. One minute later, a residential fire was reported on O’Neil Court, also in Oakley. Aubert said the residential fire involved a burning shed, but firefighters kept the flames from extending to the home. Crews were able to clear that incident in about an hour and were redirected to join the Dutch Slough incident where, according to Aubert, fuel spilled while a resident was refilling a generator ignited. That fire had tragic results for the resident who lost his trailer and two dogs. “It burned up his trailer that he was living in,” Aubert said. “His two dogs were trapped in the trailer. He couldn’t get them out. It burned up a number of different boats and vehicles that were in the area and some vegetation.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Feature: Gerry Lemus Agency: Veolia North America DISCOVERY BAY There is a new project manager in town caring for the community’s water and wastewater facilities. Gerry Lemus took up his new position on June 29 after his predecessor, Bernie Sadler, moved out of state. Lemus works for Veolia North America, the company contracted to manage and maintain the Discovery Bay water and wastewater system. Originally from Los Angeles, Lemus said coming to work in East County feels like coming home. “Most of the time, my military career took me to the East Coast, and I just stayed there, but my whole family lives in LA, so I feel like I’m back home,” Lemus said. Lemus retired from Army Special Ops, then began his career in water and wastewater in North Carolina and Delaware. When the opportunity to move west presented itself, he jumped at the chance. “I’m working in the environment I like, and I had the opportunity to come back to California,” he said. He now divides his time between office meetings and visits to the town’s fa-

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cilities, ensuring things run smoothly and meet the ever-changing state standards. He’s currently focused on learning the ropes of his new position and the upgrade of the town’s treatment plant, known as the denitrification project. This project is part of the effort to meet the government requirements for cleaning and discharging wastewater. Lemus is currently looking for a home so he can bring his wife and their two sons from Delaware. He said his whole family is looking forward to being part of the Delta lifestyle. “Once I get settled, I’ll be around a lot,” he said. “My little one likes water sports, and we will be camping as well. My oldest wants to Jet Ski.” During his free time, Lemus said he reads contracts and regulations to stay up-to-date at work and volunteers at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oakley.

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Drive to Main Street, which also includes the repair and resurfacing of Laurel Road east of Main Street to Meadows Lane, is beginning soon. The project will widen the north side of Laurel Road to two lanes and will continue the improvements that were completed last summer. The work includes the construction of a new curb, gutter, sidewalk, medians, street, signal modifications and landscaping with new street trees and lights. The configuration will include an additional turn pocket in the east bound leg of the Laurel Road and Main Street intersection to accommodate future traffic volumes. Construction was expected to begin this week. Signs and temporary striping will transition traffic to the south side of Laurel Road so the contractor can efficiently construct the north side of the road with the least amount of disruption to the traveling public.

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BRENTWOOD Mariela Maya began a school project in March that is still growing strong. The 6-year-old Brentwood first-grader received a packet of seeds as part of her distance learning education from her kindergarten teacher, Julie Davies, at Loma Vista Elementary. Mariela said she took the seeds home and began the project immediately. “We put the seeds in a cup, and we germinated them,” Mariela said. “We put soil and water in it, then put it in the sun. That was inside. When they sprouted, we put them in the ground, and they were about two inches high.” The project became a family affair – with Mariela’s father helping her start the seeds, her grandfather digging a hole for her to plant the sprouts and her aunt taking her outside to water them each afternoon. “I like gardening,” Mariela said. “I

like watching the plants grow. I didn’t know they were going to get this tall. This job has taught me patience.” Elizabeth Maya, Mariela’s aunt, said the plants have grown over 12 feet high and appear ready to bloom. “We see changes in the plants every day,” Maya said. “We were pretty shocked at the fast progression. We weren’t expecting them to reach these heights and it’s been exciting to see.” Davies said she has her students plant seeds each spring as part of a unit on plants. When shelter-in-place restrictions prevented her from seeing her students in the classroom, she packaged up starter kits and sent them home with the weekly work packets. “Mariela was one of the students who absolutely loved the project, and any school activity she did, she put in 100%,” said Davies. “I loved how excited she was about her sunflower. I’m hoping seeing the flower will remind her of time in my class, and how special it was.”

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requests that people hold off on any book donations until the library fully reopens. “When that happens, we will be very happy to accept your donations,” Mount continued. “We thank the many people who have supported us in the past. Thank you in advance for all your cooperation, and let’s hope for a speedy return to ‘normal.’” Once the library opens, the Friends will start a reservation list for individuals who wish to donate books to the Friends Second Story Book Shop. To have your name added to the list, call Charlotte Allison at 915-513-9414.

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Thomas Joseph Houchins

and racing enthusiast. In adulthood, he realized a childhood dream and learned to fly an airplane and worked toward getting his pilot’s license. He was an avid reader, enjoyed the outdoors and especially shooting sports. In his later years, he competed often in rifle and skeet tournaments at the Diablo Valley Rod & Gun Club, where he enjoyed many friendships. Over the years, he was “Dad” to many cats and dogs. He is survived by his three children, Cristy Houchins of Bay Point, Jeffrey (Jessyca) Houchins of San Diego, and Amy (Shayne) Fuller of Meridian, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His parents and his younger brother all preceded him in death. Friends and family are invited to a memorial at TJ’s home in Brentwood, hosted by his children. We will gather to celebrate TJ’s life on Saturday, Aug. 1, at noon. For questions or more information, please email TJ’s kids at: tjhmemorial2020@gmail.com.

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two brothers and one sister. She is survived by two daughters, Annamaria Stark and Rebecca Maciel Lester; son-in-law, Tom Maciel Lester; grandchildren, Desiree Prano, Derek and Devon Stark, Nikolas Stires, Marianna, Cassandra and Vivian Maciel Lester; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonel Arostegui (Martha) from Walnut Creek, Cesar Arostegui (Ileana) from Guatemala; sisters, Margarita Kreimann from Nicaragua and Anita Lopez (Isidoro) from Miami, Florida; along with many nephews and nieces. Viewing will take place July 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First St., in Brentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to St. Anthony Catholic Church.

April 13, 1944 – June 22, 2020 Thomas Joseph Houchins passed away on Monday, June 22, at the age of 76, at his home in Brentwood, after a long illness. He touched many lives with his humorous spirit and simple outlook on life. Thomas was born in Oakland and attended Castro Valley High School until entering the U.S. Air Force in 1962. Shortly after completing that service, he joined the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department in 1968, where he followed in the path of his father, Thomas L. Houchins, who was the 19th Sheriff of Alameda County. Once he left the Sheriff’s Department in 1982, he began a journey of pursuing a wide variety of interests, both in his next careers, as well as in his personal life. All of his life he was a motorcycle

September 15, 1930 – July 13, 2020 Born in Granada, Nicaragua, to Francisco and Anita Arostegui, Mercedes came to the United States in 1958. She retired from Pacific Gas & Electric Company with 31 years of service and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony Grief, Senior, and Lay Ministries. She served as past president of St. Anthony Guild and Oakley Women’s Club. Mercedes enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching and embroidering. She was preceded in death by her parents,

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Revised high school sports scheduled released Several traditional winter sports, such as soccer, will now commence in the spring under a new high school sports scheduled released this week.

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The usual high school sports are planned for the upcoming school year, but the normal sports seasons are in for a change. In the wake of the state’s attempts to control the spread of the coronavirus, California’s high school sports governing body has announced that the school year’s typical three sports seasons will be condensed into two, with official first day of practice dates not set until December at the earliest. “I am really thankful for the amount of hard work and time the California Interscholastic Federation Executive Committee and 10 section commissioners put into drafting what in my mind is a best-case scenario model,” Heritage Athletic Director Nate Smith said. “What it enables us to do is really keep all full seasons, or as close to full seasons as possible,

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for every sport.” The radical, pandemic-induced changes mean that traditional fall sports—including football, cross-country, water polo and girls volleyball—won’t begin official practices until the end of the year. Typical winter sports, including bas-

ketball, wrestling and soccer, will shift to the spring season; girls golf and girls tennis, both traditionally in the fall, will now play out in the spring; and boys volleyball, ordinarily a spring sport, will now take place in the fall. The reworked plans are contingent upon COVID-19 disease metrics allowing orga-

nized sports to resume. “That’s the million dollar question,” said Freedom football coach Andrew Cotter. “We are just praying that people stay safe and these numbers go down to let these kids have their full seasons.” The layout envisions cross-country, football, boys’ and girls’ volleyball and boys’ and girls’ water polo beginning official practices in mid-December, with their seasons wrapping up in March or April. The packed spring season, featuring at least 10 sports, would commence in February or March, potentially running until late June. Some postseason setups are also slated to change. All section championship events will remain in place, but sports that typically go from section championships to regional playsee Sports page 13A

The Press archives: A look back at the best in sports The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide much-needed sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 The Aquaknights may have been in the water at the East County Invitational, but that didn’t stop the swim squad from catching fire. The East County-based team won both the invitational’s A and B divisions for the first time in an estimated 10 years. The team racked up 2,418.5 points

in the A division, 651 points ahead of the second-place Benicia Stingrays’ 1,767.5. In the B division, the Aquaknights (424.5) finished 73.5 points ahead of the runner-up Brentwood Dolphin Swim Club. 2018 Liberty alumnus Drew Gagnon was called up to make his Major League debut for the New York Mets. “I didn’t believe it at first, but then I found out it was actually real, so I was shocked,” Gagnon told NorthJersey.com.

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The 2008 Liberty graduate, an eightyear minor league veteran at the time, pitched 4 2/3 innings, surrendering six earned runs and striking out three in the Mets’ 7-3 loss to Philadelphia. The following day, Gagnon was optioned back to the Las Vegas 51s, the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate. 2017 With a few local high school soccer players, Diablo Futbol Club’s girls’ under-19 team claimed victory at the U.S. Club Regionals Super Group Championship, a meeting of eight of the top clubs in the country. The club posted a dominant performance, allowing only one goal in its four games. After starting with a 0-0 draw against Marin, Diablo FC responded by beating San Juan Soccer Club 2-1 in the second match, and routed Global Premier Soccer California 7-0 in the third to set up a final against Davis Legacy Soccer Club. 2016 Visiting the National Baseball Hall of Fame likely rubbed off on the Brentwood Blast 12U Blue team at the Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament, in New York. The squad finished 9-1, falling just short of capturing the title in the 48-team event that featured some of the nation’s best travel ball teams. “I think it was a total team effort,” said coach Billy Rhodes. “The team bonded. I think it was relying on their teammates, hanging out with them and the excitement. They are just talented.” 2015 Aaron Hanible received an invitation to the USA Track and Field Hershey National Youth Outdoor Championships in Lisle, Illinois, to race against athletes from all across the country. Hanible competed in four events in Lisle — the 400-meter hurdles, high jump, 400-meter sprint and 110-meter hurdles — and set a personal best in all but the high jump.

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He won the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 56.55 and finished third in the high jump, jumping 5 feet, 9 inches, which missed his personal best by two inches. Hanible’s time of 50.69 was good enough for fourth in the 400-meter sprint, while his 16.42 in the 110-meter hurdles earned him a ninth-place finish. “I feel like I did really good from what I expected,” Hanible said. “Of course, I wanted to stay in the top five, but I definitely did way better than I thought I would.”

2014 For the second straight season at the time, Antioch Little League was represented at a Western Regional tournament. The squad wrapped up the Northern California championship with back-to-back wins over Stockton. 2013 Discovery Bay resident Hunter Cross was gearing up to travel to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Tennessee to compete in the American Motorcyclist Association’s Red Bull Amateur

National Motocross Championships. After beating out more than 20,000 hopefuls from across America to earn one of the 1,446 qualifying positions, he competed in the event that once saw top professionals James Stewart, Ricky Carmichael, Travis Pastrana and Jeremy McGrath turn its corners and fly off its jumps. 2012 When Freedom tennis coach Steve Amaro played tennis at Diablo Valley College, he witnessed how the game can unite a community. In 2000, he decided to replicate his experience on the Oakley campus through tennis camps for youth, which continue today. Eighteen kids ages 5 to 14 filled the tennis courts at Freedom for the third three-day session of the camp. “When I first started at Freedom, the tennis program was struggling,” Amaro said. “When I was at DVC, one thing I always thought would be interesting if I ever coached a high school team was to create a community of tennis players that were always willing to play, which is why it has been so exciting to have players from other schools be involved.”

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eritage High School’s Athletic Department has launched an online feature showcasing some of the school’s brightest athletic alumni, who are continuing to shine in the collegiate sports world. Thus far, the school has showcased 2018 graduate Jonathan Ned (left), who is on his way to play basketball for the University of Georgia; 2017 Heritage graduate Tyriq Mack, who’s headed to Akron to play football and Fellow 2017 graduate Tyrese Mack, who will attend Utah State to play football To read more about the athletes, visit twitter.com/HeritagePats.

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Name: Justin Largent School: Liberty High School Sport: Rugby Year: Senior, class of 2021 Coach: Andrew Slaughter

About:

Justin Largent played rugby for the first time last year and immediately discovered his passion for the sport. The 16-year-old Oakley resident found a sense of camaraderie in the Liberty Lions Rugby program that drew him back.

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offs to state title events, including football and basketball, will now likely end their seasons at the regional round. Other sports will feature a familiar run from section to state championship events. Thrown into the crazy schedule mix is a slew of potentially unavoidable conflicts, including multi-sport athletes forced to choose one sport; coaches’ duties overlapping; and a run on available practice or playing facilities. But athletes, coaches and athletic leaders reached this week say they will gladly tackle those challenges, because it means sports are back. “Given that there will only be two seasons this school year, things have clearly changed,” said multi-sport Heritage senior

“My friend said he signed up for rugby, so I did, and I went to practice, and I just really liked the people there,” Justin said. “I just liked how friendly everyone was on the team, and that’s what made me stay.” Though his rookie season was cut short by COVID-19, Justin said he hopes to play again this year. He said the closeness amongst the team, and even between rival teams off-field, is worth the physical beating rugby is known for. During his time off, he is preparing for next season by running and working out in his garage. In his free time, Justin said he enjoys going to Carnegie with his

family to ride his KTM 300 motorcyle.

star Renny Buchannan, who set out as a freshman to letter in all 12 of her seasons. “We are all in uncharted territory, and although I did have my goals for high school sports, I know God has a greater plan in store. I will continue to work hard and train to stay in shape until the seasons begin. I look to perform as best I can in the time we are given, and not put too much focus on things that are out of my control.” Liberty track and cross-country senior Keene Sample agreed. “I think most of us are excited (about the season), because a lot of us are seniors, and we heard rumors that it was going to be straight up canceled,” he said. Currently, it’s unclear when organized team activities will resume in the Liberty

Union High School District (LUHSD). Contra Costa County and the district were allowing schools to conduct small, 12-player outdoor sport camps, but those activities were halted last week after three district students tested positive for COVID-19, apparently contracted outside of their county health services-approved workout pods. “At this time we are on hold,” said LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta Wednesday morning. “With sports not starting until December it does not make sense to take unnecessary risks.” To view the complete North Coast Section proposed sports schedule, visit https:// bit.ly/3hsdWip. To view a video, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia

Future Plans: Justin said he enjoyed a fire science course he took at Liberty and was inspired to a career as a firefighter. He plans to enter the fire academy at Los Medanos College after graduation. He currently works at ACE Hardware.

Coach’s Quote: “Justin’s on-field work rate is impeccable. He’s in every breakdown and always seems to find himself in the right place at the right time. With only one year into the sport, he has picked up the game of rugby like it’s second nature to him.”

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 019-810-026 OTHER: 5941969 TS125001992 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/23/2016 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Thanh D. Nguyen, Recorded on 3/31/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0057425-00, of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 3/11/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0046854-00 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 8/06/2020 At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 at 1:30 p.m. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: 1792 Moreau Way, Brentwood, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $658,230.41 (estimated). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a

fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call telephone number for information regarding the trustee’s sale 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 125001992 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION CALL : 916-9390772 C/O C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as said Trustee. 2020 CAMINO DEL RIO N. #230 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92108 (619) 297-6740 DATE: 7/10/2020 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0370847 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/17/2020, 07/24/2020, 07/31/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83480 Publish Dates: July 17, 24, 31, 2020.

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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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003080 The name of the business: Redline Sportfishing Located at: 5096 Sandmound Blvd. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul Armen Martin. 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: Paul Armen Martin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 30, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires June 30, 2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83427 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003094 The name of the business: NorCal Future Living Located at: 5350 Lakespring Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Timothy A. Lear 2. Joseph E. Wilkes. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003177 The name of the business: Yogurt Island Paradise Located at: 3100 Main St. # 282 In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carla Michelle Ryan. 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: Carla Michelle Ryan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires 7/6/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83555 Publish dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003231 The name of the business: 1. Me and Tee’s 2. All D.E.M. Located at: 318 Brookview Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: D.E.M. Works 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: Demario Lee Charles Mallory, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/9/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83558 Publish dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #137 Domingo Suarez, #364 Edwin Barrera, #388 Brandon Daws, #403 Curtis Day, #824 Connie Recio, #849 Kenneth Tielsch, #927 Monday Udoh, #946 Willie Barnes, #968 Dennis Wilson, #1028 Thomas Candler, #9010 Will Huber and #J Linda Golden. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on August 6th at 10:15 a.m. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83586 Publish Dates: July 24, 31, 2020. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California,the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday July 29th, 2020 at 11:45 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or

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Charleen Coker Cornell Jones Chellese Randall Lavonda Yates Tammy Griffin Kelvin Blanks Christina Duran All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids.

This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: July 17th & July 24th 2020. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83493 Publish Dates: July 17, 24, 2020.

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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 August 4, 2020, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for Inez Estates, which includes a vesting tentative subdivision map (VSTM 9435) to subdivide 4.08 +/- acres into 11 parcels. The application also includes a rezone (RZ 19-001) from SingleFamily Residential (R-1-12) to a new Planned Development (PD-73), and an exception to General Plan Action LU2a (density transition), with the dedication of land in fee title for a public park and trail. The project site is located south of Lone Tree Way and west of Gann Street, and is identified by the following Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 018-080-022 and 018-080-025. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in order to assess potential environmental impacts. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and accompanying initial study is available for public review and comment for 30 days, beginning on June 26, 2020, and ending on July 27, 2020 online at: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload. aspx?BlobID=61361 The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council, who will take final action on this project. Applicant: Cyrus Land Investments LLC Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with the orders of the Contra Costa County Health Officer, the Executive Orders of the Governor, and the Emergency Orders of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Brentwood, said City Council meeting will be conducted via WebEx; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. WebEx. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you and enable your video and microphone when it is your turn to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary, by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca. gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone. If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, a request to speak must be submitted via email to planning@brentwoodca.gov by no later than noon of the meeting date. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include the full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. 3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@ brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission, included for public review, and posted on-line. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Crystal De Castro [(925) 516-5127 or cdecastro@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. 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 83589 Publish Dates: July 24, 2020.

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.

property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after July 31st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage, 345 Town Centre Terrace Brentwood, CA 94513. Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, misc. car parts, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit No. Stephen Cruz A287 Justin Milam B449 Kirstyn Davis E1090 Doug Hiles E1101 Khadija Thompson E1353 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83477 Publish Dates: July 17, 24, 2020.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 1, 2020. Signature of registrant: Chanelle Marian Criqui-Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83178 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.

lowing owner(s): Real Estate Results, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Krista Mashore, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2020 by Deputy L Spence Expires 6/26/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83495 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020.

owner(s): Lizette Ornano. 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: Lizette Ornano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires7/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83560 Publish dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020.

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: October 27, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: James R. Morgan (State Bar # 077499) Law Offices of James R. Morgan 1511 Treat Blvd., Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1097 (925) 947-0200 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83585 Publish Dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 2020.\cs2

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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy S. Smith Expires June 24, 25 File No. F-0002640 The name of the busiAntioch Press No. 06-1617 83291 Publish ness: Handssage Located at: 1155-C Ardates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. nold Dr. Ste 268 In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner: 1. Hassanain Aljanabi 2. Karla NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002964 The name of the Fernandez. This business is conducted business: Babe Attire Located at: 2600 by: A General Partnership. The registrant Bugle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is here- commenced to transact business under by registered by the following owner(s): the fictitious business name or names Caroline Mendieta. This business is con- listed above on 6/10/2020. Signature of ducted by: An Individual. The registrant registrant: Hassanain Aljanabi. This statecommenced to transact business under ment was filed with the County Clerk of the fictitious business name or names Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2020 listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- by Deputy C Garcia Expires 6/10/2025 trant: Caroline Mendieta. This statement Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83174 was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by DepuFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ty L. Spence Expires 6/24/2025 Antioch NAME STATEMENT Press No. 06-1617 83294 Publish dates: File No. F-0002643 The name of the busiJuly 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. ness: AJEO Partners Located at: 1651 Sutter St Apt 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003136 The name of the busi- owner: 1. Brian Joseph Jason 2. Yuhsin ness: QRC Commercial Cleaning Lo- Elsie Jason. This business is conducted cated at: 4161 Rogers Canyon In: Antioch, by: Married Couple. The registrant comCA 94531, is hereby registered by the menced to transact business under the following owner: Infinite Endeavor LLC. fictitious business name or names listed This business is conducted by: A Limited above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Liability Co.. The registrant commenced Brian Jason. This statement was filed to transact business under the fictitious with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business name or names listed above County on: June 10, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 6/10/2025 Brentwood on N/A. Signature of registrant: Martin Press No. 02-1273 83167 Publish dates: Carlin, Manager. This statement was filed July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 2, 2020 by Deputy L. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Spence Expires 7/2/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83547 Publish dates: July File No. F-0002718 The name of the business: Kaelyn Cobra Located at: 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020. 23870 Marsh Creek Rd In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT following owner: Kaelyn Lozano. This File No. F-0003180 The name of the busibusiness is conducted by: An Individual. ness: ANTIOCH SMOKE SHOP Located The registrant commenced to transact at: 3708 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA business under the fictitious busi94509, is hereby registered by the folness name or names listed above on lowing owner(s): Navdeep Kaur Kam6/6/2020. Signature of registrant: Kaelyn boj. This business is conducted by: An Lozano. This statement was filed with the Individual. The registrant commenced County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: to transact business under the fictitious June 12, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires business name or names listed above 6/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 on 6-1-2020. Signature of registrant: 83318 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Navdeep Kaur Kamboj. This statement 2020. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT A. Barton Expires July 6, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83474 Publish dates: File No. F-0002721 The name of the business: La Mona’s Creation Located at: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020. 2827 Buckskin Rd In: Pinole, CA 94564, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner: Lina Patricia Manay. This busiFile No. F-0003258 The name of the business is conducted by: An Individual. The ness: E & R Janitorial Located at: 2201 registrant commenced to transact busiSycamore Drive, Apt # 210 In: Antioch, CA ness under the fictitious business name 94509, is hereby registered by the fol- or names listed above on 6/4/2020. Siglowing owner(s): nature of registrant: Lina Patricia Manay. 1. Enrique Ibarra 2. Rosa Ibarra. This statement was filed with the County This business is conducted by: Married Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June Couple. The registrant commenced to 12, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires transact business under the fictitious 6/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business name or names listed above 83165 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, on N/A. Signature of registrant: Enrique 2020. Ibarra. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: July 9, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 7/9/2025 Antioch Press No. 06- File No. F-0002857 The name of the CITY NOTICES 1617 83561 Publish dates: July 24, 31, business: PvPqnda Maps Located at: 5005 Almanor Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS August 7, 14, 2020. NAME STATEMENT 94505, is hereby registered by the folFile No. F-0002834 The name of the busilowing owner: 1. Chanelle Marian CriquiADVERTISEMENT OF SALE ness: 1. Antioch Speedway 2. Promo- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- Anderson 2. Colby Arlen Rogers. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002863 The name of the business: Strong Spirit LLC Located at: 632 Ray Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Strong Spirit 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 6/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Macaulay, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/17/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83186 Publish dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002940 The name of the business: BabeSquared LLC Located at: 246 White Birch Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: BabeSquared 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 6/6/2020. Signature of registrant: Steven O. Jones, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2020 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 6/24/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83598 Publish dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020. 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.

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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-0003167 The name of the business(es): 1. Welcome! Magazine 2. thepress.net 3. East County Life 4. Pittsburg Press 5. Welcome! Guide 6. The Press Coupons 7. Best of Brentwood 8. Best of Oakley 9. Best of Brentwood Magazine 10. Best of Oakley Magazine 11. Antioch Press 12. Byron Press 13. Discovery Bay Press 14. Knightsen Press 15. Oakley Press 16. East County Press 17. East County Wine Guide Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishing Company. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires July 6, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83460 Publish date: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003027 The name of the business: Evista Travel, LLC Located at: 792 Centennial Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Evista Travel, 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 2-14-19. Signature of registrant: JoAnn Challberg, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 6/26/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83443 Publish dates: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003174 The name of the business: Brighter Day’s Janitorial Service Located at: 1054 Mill Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shannon Creek. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-17-2020. Signature of registrant: Shannon Creek. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83572 Publish dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003034 The name of the business: Homes by Krista Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon #200 In: San Ramon, CA 95883, is hereby registered by the fol-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003191 The name of the business: Homes By Lilly Located at: 1634 Marina Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003251 The name of the business: Maria’s Water Truck Rental Located at: 917 Sawyer Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Maria’s Lynn Bracken 2. Timothy Charles Bracken This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-13-2020. Signature of registrant: Maria Lynn Bracken. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/9/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83559 Publish dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 12th day of August 2020, at 12:30 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Selfstorage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Johnny Cummins- Hand Truck, Dishes, Appliances, Lamps 2. Quanisha McNeil- Bosch Washing Machine, Appliances 3. Mark Stamos- CDs/DVDs, Stereo, Computer Parts 4. Erie Frank Reed Jr- Lamps, Stools, Clothing, Books 5. Celeste Wright- Toys, Stools, Speakers, Vacuum, Computer 6. Frank Capaldo- Ladders, Exercise Equipment, Wood, Toolbox/Tools 7. Michelle Flowers- Dolls, Toys, Pans, Clothing, Collectibles Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 07/24/2020 and on 07/31/2020 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83587 Publish Dates: July 24, 31, 2020. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Marilyn Carol Paris, deceased CASE NUMBER P20-00723 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Marilyn Carol Paris, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Ronald S. Paris in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Ronald S. Paris be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 12th day of August 2012, at 9:30 A.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive 2401 Newport Drive Discovery Bay, CA 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: ASHLEY D’AMBROGIA WENDY D’AMBROGIA Property including but not limited to: dresser, kids toys, dog crate, chaise lounge, pressure cooker, misc totes and boxes, misc furniture, washer, dryer, Christmas tree, ornaments, hand weights, popcorn machine, bed frame, monitor, filing cabinet, printer, bike helmet, jars. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by AuctioneerForrest O’Brien 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83588 Publish Dates: July 24, August 7, 2020. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Aspire Financial & Insurance Services at 4075 Regatta Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 8/29/2019 under File No. F-0005409 (*1) 1. Jessica A. Mirizzi 2. Andrew P. Mirizzi 4075 Regatta Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: Husband and Wife (a married couple). Signature: Jessica Mirizzi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83315 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

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OAKLEY July 5, 12:27 a.m. Authorities received a complaint about fireworks from the 1700 block of Chandon Way. July 5, 1:23 a.m. Authorities received a complaint about fireworks near the intersection of West Cypress Road and Bayview Drive. July 5, 1:52 a.m. Authorities received a complaint about fireworks near the intersection of Chenin Lane and Bordeaux Drive. July 5, 6:57 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Koda Dog Park. July 5, 7:16 a.m. A moving violation was reported near the intersection of East Cypress and Jersey Island roads. July 5, 9:29 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 4600 block of Bayside Way. July 5, 9:58 a.m. A patrol request was made at Big Break Marina. July 5, 9:59 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Crocket Park. July 5, 10:09 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 3500 block of Main Street. July 5, 10:31 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 4200 block of Empire Avenue. July 5, 10:37 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported near the intersection of Concannon Drive and Vintage Parkway. July 5, 11:02 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped on the 200 block of Third Street. July 5, 4:13 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 1200 block of Sierra Trail Road. July 5, 4:40 p.m. A vehicle was towed on the 1900 block of Sauterne Way. July 5, 4:40 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 300 block of Las Dunas Avenue. July 5, 4:59 p.m. Violation of a custody order was reported on the 30 block of Keith Court. July 5, 5:56 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on the 4400 block of Main Street. July 5, 7:08 p.m. A civil problem was reported on the 200 block of Woodglen Place. July 5, 7:24 p.m. A patrol request was made at Chevron on Main Street. July 5, 8:51 p.m. A loud party was reported at the intersection of Rutherford and Piper lanes. July 5, 9:00 p.m. Authorities received a complaint about fireworks near the intersection of Picasso Drive and Vella Circle.

July 5, 9:13 p.m. A neighbor dispute was reported on the 1500 block of Coventry Drive. July, 9:57 p.m. A security check was made at Koda Dog Park. July 6, 12:29 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 1200 block of Poplar Drive. July 6, 1:53 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported near Hall and West Acme streets. July 6, 3:16 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported near Chevron. July 6, 4:11 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on the 3100 block of Main Street. July 6, 7:10 a.m. A security check was made at Creekside Park. July 6, 7:42 a.m. A patrol request was made at Creekside Park. July 6, 7:43 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Raley’s. July 6, 8:45 a.m. Petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 90 block of Bergamot Court. July 6, 9:11 a.m. A vehicle was towed from the 500 block of Third Street. July 6, 10:01 a.m. A welfare check was made at an unavailable location. July 6, 10:11 a.m. A vehicle was towed from the Oakley Police Department. July 6, 10:31 a.m. A parking violation was reported near the intersection of Third and Home streets. July 6, 10:33 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 40 block of Poco Lane. July 6, 11:21 a.m. A vehicle was towed on the 800 block of Shearwater Way. July 6, 11:22 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 3800 block of Holmes Road. July 6, 11:37 a.m. A parking violation was reported the 400 block of Almondtree Circle. July 6, 12:14 p.m. A health and safety violation was reported on Brown Road and Thistle Court. July 6, 1:06 p.m. A vehicle was towed from the 4100 block of Richard Way. July 6, 1:19 p.m. A parking violation was reported near Mehaffey Way and Spindrift Court. July 6, 2:05 p.m. A patrol request was made near Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street. July 6, 2:18 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported at Koda Dog Park. July 6, 4:06 p.m. Domestic Battery was reported on the 1200 block of Fetzer Lane. July 6, 5:47 p.m. Petty theft was reported on the 400 block of Malicoat Avenue. July 6, 6:06 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported at Carl’s Jr.

July 6, 7:39 p.m. Loud music was reported at Diamond Hill Sports Club and Spa. July 6, 9:03 p.m. Fireworks were reported near Walnut Meadows Drive and Fetzer Court.

ANTIOCH July 6, 9:52 a.m. Petty theft from a vehicle was reported on Auto Center Drive. July 6, 10:26 a.m. Property was found on L Street. July 6, 11:03 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Willow Avenue. July 6, 11:45 a.m. An accident with no injuries was reported on Putnam Street. July 6, 1:52 p.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Texas Street. July 6, 2:29 p.m. Commercial burglary was reported on Wilbur Avenue. July 6, 4:51 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries caused by a drunk driver was reported on 18th Street. July 6, 5:17 p.m. An accident with no injuries was reported at Delta Fair Boulevard and Buchanan Road. July 6, 6:37 p.m. Authorities received a complaint about threats being made against a person on Hansen Drive. July 6, 6:58 p.m. A verbal dispute with a drunk driver occurred on Somersville Road. July 6, 8:42 p.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Lone Tree Way. July 6, 9:19 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Auburn Lane. July 7, 12:13 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped on Hampton Lane. July 7, 1:33 a.m. A loitering complaint was made on Hillcrest Avenue. July 7, 2:37 a.m. Burglary from a vehicle was reported on B Street. July 7, 5:18 a.m. Authorities were notified of a burglary alarm on West Tregallas Road. July 7, 5:25 a.m. Authorities were notified of a burglary on Lone Tree Way. July 7, 6:27 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Delta Fair Boulevard. July 7, 8:54 a.m. Attempted vandalism was reported on Roberts Court. July 7, 9:07 a.m. A subject was arrested on a warrant on L Street. July 7, 9:11 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on 5th Street. July 7, 9:59 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Lemay Way. July 7, 10:42 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Berryessa Court. July 7, 12:16 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Mahogany Way. July 7, 1:44 p.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Lone Tree Way.

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LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta announced July 17 the high schools would begin the academic year with full distance learning in light of the county’s rising case numbers, three LUHSD athletes contracting COVID-19, and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for remote education in counties that don’t meet the California Department of Public Health’s reopening readiness indicators. “Until we get a handle on the COVID-19 virus, specifically in regard to timely test results and immediate contact tracing, we cannot welcome our students to regular, in-person class meetings,” wrote LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta

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in a letter announcing the district’s plan. The letter arrived to families the same day Newsom held a press conference outlining the pandemic plan for schools. “Our students, our teachers, staff and certainly parents all prefer in-class instruction, for all the obvious reasons … but only if it can be done safely,” Newsom said. That plan doesn’t call for statewide mandated distance learning, but it hinges on safe in-person school based on local health data, strong mask requirements for anyone in school (including children), physical distancing and other adaptations, regular testing and contact tracing for outbreaks and rigorous distance learning.

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Newsom enacted a budget that provides $5.3 billion in additional funding to support learning. Those most directly impacted by the change are trying to remain positive after receiving the news. “As a senior, it was really hard to hear that we were planning on going full distance learning,” said Grace Zuroff, a Liberty High School student. “But I’m really excited to make this senior year my own, and I’m already trying to find ways to safely and creatively continue senior traditions.” Kristie Woodson, Brentwood resident and mother of two, said that while one of her children doesn’t do well with distance

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people on notice that we’ve got a crisis that is beyond the ability of the fire district to deal with.” The 2017 study resulted in a threepage long white paper authored by the district’s legal counsel, Shayna van Hoften and Jerrett Yan. They concluded at the time that the district did not have the power to declare — or request the governor to declare — a state of emergency. They added that if ECCFPD take that action, the benefits would be minimal. Despite the conclusions drawn three years ago, Oftedal believes that it’s worth taking another look at the option. Recent changes at the state level may provide opportunity to recoup some expenses. “Are we in a position where we can creatively declare a state of emergency with our public safety partners to secure opportunities,” Oftedal asked. “We can’t secure revenue with it, but I’m hearing a lot of opportunities out there, and that’s what I’ve directed the fire chief to explore for us.” ECCFPD provides fire and emergency services for more than 120,000 residents spread over 249 square miles.

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Fire Board President Brian Oftedal has asked East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to investigate the possibility of declaring a state of emergency. Press file photo

That coverage is provided by three fire stations. The district’s strategic plan, published in early 2018, identified a current need for six stations to adequately provide public safety services. Another three stations will be required to accommodate expected growth in the coming years. Funding for the district comes primarily from property taxes. In 1978, Proposition 13 was passed and the legislation determined the percentage of property taxes that would be distributed to the fire service. At the time, East

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ty’s half-cent sales tax) and the gas tax (SB1) have seen a significant reduction in revenues, our (capital improvement projects) program is sufficiently funded that we can continue to complete projects,” Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick said. A few of the projects that could be completed in the 2020-2021 fiscal year include reconstruction of a key stretch of Laurel Road and improvements to the Main Street and O’Hara Avenue intersection. Arguably, the highest profile project in the plan involves construction of a gateway plaza, downtown parking lot and roadway infrastructure to accommodate a future San Joaquin Joint Power Authorities train station platform located north of Main Street, between Second Street and O’Hara Avenue. No estimated completion date was available as of this week. “Fortunately, the grant funding has been received and the project is

Contra Costa County was largely rural and served primarily by volunteer firefighters. As the population grew and the area transitioned to a suburban/urban landscape, the fire service evolved into a professional force. However, the level of funding remains to this day based on the needs of a volunteer force serving a rural district. The district’s three-station service model is sustainable from a fiscal perspective, but service levels consistently fall short of industry standards, and the added strain of high call volumes takes a toll on firefighters.

“ Oakley is currently moving ahead with some projects that were nearly ready to start when the pandemic hit.

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Oakley Councilmember Michael Krieg moving forward — just slower than we had first hoped,” said Nancy MarquezSuarez, assistant to the city manager. Another key project, the reconstruction of Laurel Road from Mellowood Drive to Main Street, should be completed in early 2021, according to city documents. The area’s roadway has required frequent and costly repairs that will be alleviated by this work. Meanwhile, the last section of Main Street in need of improvement — the north side of the street at the

learning, she’s happy the area school districts are trying to keep everyone safe. Another student of the LUHSD, Kadie Waldron, went on to say many of her peers were upset about losing their senior year. “We’ve dreamed of (senior year) since we watched ‘High School Musical’ as little kids,” she said. “But I’ve come to realize that this year will be exactly what you make of it, and if you want a great senior year, then you’ll just have to put in the effort to make it one. I know that this change will allow me to grow individually and creatively, and I’m actually really excited for the opportunity to live out my senior year my own way.” “For a long time, we’ve been saying that we are stable over the next 10 years,” ECCFPD Fire Board Director Joe Young said. “From the 10-year standpoint, we can afford to pay for those three stations. But the workload is growing to the point where we’re not operationally stable. Three stations won’t do it.” ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick said he doesn’t expect that any opportunity uncovered will be a silver bullet to solve the district’s fiscal challenges, but will instead be one component of a more broad strategy that will also include cost recovery fees, impact fees and community facility district fees. “I think it’s important for the district to continue to do our diligence and explore all options as we’re working to resolve the challenges we have,” Helmick said. “To be clear, I don’t know what this exercise will produce. That’s not the concern. I think the concern is that, due to COVID, due to our long-term and existing challenges that we have, that we’re not missing any opportunities that may or may not be out there. We’re at the beginning phases of this ... I would anticipate that we’ll be bringing something back to the board at the September board meeting.” intersection of O’Hara Avenue — is already underway. It’s scheduled to be completed in the fall, according to city documents. The work will involve widening Main Street and construction of a new curb, gutter and sidewalks. The Main Street bridge across the Contra Costa Canal will be rehabilitated soon, with construction to take place in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The work is expected to correct some identified structural deficiencies. Just a handful of other planned projects on the horizon include installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of East Cypress Road and Knightsen Avenue, to accommodate new East Cypress Road subdivision projects; construction of a permanent restroom facility at Holly Creek Park; signalizing and reconfiguring the Main Street and Rose Avenue intersection; and repair and resurfacing work on Laurel Road, from Empire Avenue to O’Hara Avenue. To view complete plan documents, visit https://bit.ly/30ADEKJ.

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Continued access to local news depends on legislative action As California communities juggle new spikes in COVID-19, the need for accurate and timely information is more important than ever. But without action by the California Legislature, a major source of that vital information — community newspapers — is now at risk. A new ditorial report from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill found a quarter of all U.S. newspapers have closed in the last 15 years. Revenue losses related to the pandemic may be the final straw for beloved community outlets. Dozens of papers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and the authors warn that dozens more — even hundreds — could close down by the end of this year. Without local newspapers, accurate community journalism will become a thing of the past. We will face the reality of communities with minimal access to local news and, worse, the unrivaled spread of false information. We’ve seen this during the pandemic, with erroneous, unvetted conspiracy theories peddled by individuals without public health credentials. Without local newspapers, fact checking will not exist, and misinformation will spread undeterred. Without local newspapers, there will be no outlet to report on local elections, crime, schools or jobs. Without local newspapers, individuals will be less informed about the civic process and less likely to engage in improving their communities. Here in California, newspapers are at a tipping point. More than 18 newspapers have suspended operations in the last five months, with more in the pipeline. While newspapers are building out their digital platforms and exploring new delivery systems, they also need to generate advertising and subscription revenue from print publications. Industrywide, newspapers are scrambling to survive by cutting coverage, furloughing reporters and eliminating print publication on certain days of the week. But even those actions may not be enough to save them from another, more unexpected threat: legislative inaction. If the Legislature does not act before the end of this year, community newspapers will face another crushing financial blow: their exemption from a new state law, AB 5, requiring independent contractors like newspaper carriers to be classified as “employees” will expire and newspapers

will face an average increase of up to 85% in distribution costs. To absorb these costs, newspapers will be forced to respond any way they can — including reducing home deliveries, cutting long-standing features and raising subscriber costs. Additionally, the current exemption allows newspaper carriers, who deliver papers for a few hours early in the morning to function independently — a role they overwhelmingly prefer. Most use their own car or arrange their own transportation. At present, carriers can independently arrange for friends or family members to cover their routes when they have conflicts — actions that clearly fall under those of an independent contractor. As an employee, they would lose this control. And ironically, many of the positions that AB 5 was designed to protect — carrier and distribution positions — will be eliminated. This will cause disproportionate harm to families, women and individuals who depend on these positions for income. The Legislature has not yet acted to preserve local journalism. But there is still time. Before the Legislature adjourns at the end of the summer, lawmakers must take action to save local journalism — and preserve Californians’ access to reliable, trusted information. Current legislation, Assembly Bill 1850 (Gonzalez), creates new employment exemptions for industries such as musicians and photographers. The Legislature must add newspapers to AB 1850 and grant more time for carriers to be exempt from AB 5. At the same time, AB 1850 should be amended to include language to prioritize community newspapers for state advertising campaigns. These funds are already allocated, so there is no cost associated with this change. Establishing a preference for the placement of state agency public outreach advertisements in local and ethnic media outlets will not be enough to stabilize local publications entirely, but it will help them survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Accurate journalism during these historic months and the years of recovery ahead is essential as we rebuild the state and nation. And local reporting will always be a necessary resource to communities. At The Press, we are committed to doing our job of seeking and reporting on information that matters to you. Now the Legislature must do its job to save community journalism by amending and enacting AB 1850.

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It’s tempting for everyone to want to go in and chop away at their COVID hair. But before they do it, I caution clients to just gently trim their bangs.

ocial distancing is challenging for everyone. It’s especially difficult for the beauty and hair care industry, where close contact is often

necessary for everything from applying foils to trimming bangs to threading eyebrows. Salons and barbershops are among the businesses that were asked to temporarily close to help flatten the curve of coronavirus cases. Many clients accustomed to frequent salon visits for trims and recoloring are wondering what they can do to look their best during stay-at-home orders. “It’s tempting for everyone to want to go in and chop away at their COVID hair,” said East County stylist Andrea Sutton. “But before they do it, I caution clients to just gently trim their bangs. Don’t go crazy and don’t try out a new hairstyle. Leave that to us when things get back to normal.” Other tips include:

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Make every attempt to style your hair as it begins to grow out. Even if you feel like your coiffure currently looks less than stellar, a haircut is irreversible and may not turn out as expected. Hairstyle changes, such as parting bangs or hair in the opposite direction, can make roots less visible. Braiding hair or pulling it back can help tame bangs that are getting a tad too long. Men who are accustomed to short hair can use more products like pomades or gels to slick back hair or keep unruly tresses from becoming problematic.

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Hairdressers generally recommend four- to six-week intervals between full color touch-ups at the salon. Fresh foils for highlights generally are applied every six to eight weeks. As hair color deadlines come and go, men and women can speak to their stylists about their options. Many stylists are putting together touch-up kits comprised of professionally mixed color and some basic tools to get the job done at home. The supplies can be picked up curbside or through porch drop-offs. See if your stylist can provide a similar service. Video conferencing during the application process can help you avoid missteps. Boxed hair dyes can work in a pinch, but they may not fully match your existing shade. Also, now is not the time for drastic color changes, which almost always require the expertise of trained colorists.

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Navigating the doctor during COVID-19 A T ANY GIVEN TIME OF THE DAY, you can turn on the news and hear about this awful coronavirus also referred to as COVID-19. Whatever you call it, it’s just plain awful. With the recommendation to stay inside as much as possible, lots of Senior seniors are concerned orner about going to needed doctor appointments or doing recommended health maintenance such as blood work or X-rays. There is one Marla option you can Luckhardt chose for the utmost safety depending on what you need your doctor for. I personally have used an online doctor visit where I saw the face of my beautiful physician and she saw me. Granted it is on the computer but since the virtual appointment that I had was more of a question-and-answer conversation to follow up on a past test, I was able to be in the comfort of my own home as socially distanced as I could be! You can set this up with your doctor and it counts as any other visit through your insurance. Once the time is set, you go onto your computer, tablet or phone about ten minutes before to make sure your volume is up and your camera is on. Then you follow the easy instructions they send to you and voila! there she, or he, is smiling at you. That of course is the ideal way to stay safe but don’t let the virus stop you from necessary or essential in-person appointments. When you need to go to the doctor, speak with someone in the office and find out what their protocol is. Make sure there are very few, if any, other patients waiting in the lobby area before they put you in a sterile room with just the doctor and one nurse. I can pretty much assure you they will all be wearing protective coverings on their faces. Wear your mask too and if you have to remove it for any reason, such as a dental emergency,

remember to put it on up until the time you must remove it and then put it back on when the dentist is done. Nobody expects us to walk around with a bad toothache. Bring hand sanitizer with you anytime you go out so that after you touch a door on your way in or out, you can use it before accidently touching your face. All medical offices now have several hand sanitizing machines or pumps, strategically located around their facility but I don’t take a chance. I am stocked up, thanks to Bath and Body Works and their recent online discounted sales. If you have any wipes, put two or three in a tightly sealed baggie and squeeze the air out as much as you can. Then seal it and keep it handy to wipe down your car door handle and steering wheel. This takes about two seconds and can be very helpful in avoiding any possible cross contamination. Since there is a scarcity of wipes, like toilet paper at times, you can make your own. Watch a tutorial online that shows you what and how much of each ingredient, depending on what you have available in your cupboards. Should we be wearing gloves? That is a tricky question. It makes sense for your doctor, nurse or the phlebotomist at the lab to wear a mask and use disposable gloves since they use them only once and then toss them after each patient. For us however going from place to place can make wearing gloves counterproductive, possibly spreading germs as opposed to keeping them at bay. Again, wash your hands with soap and water often and for a minimum of 30 seconds but if you are going to an appointment use the hand sanitizer as your back-up alternative. Avoid touching your face until you have washed your hands thoroughly when you get home. I used to laugh at my sweet friend Diana because she is the hand sanitizer queen. Even before this new normal, she would always offer me some as if it was an appetizer before our luncheon visits. How I miss that! Dry hands are an evil byproduct

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How to stay fit when social distancing

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Fitness centers were among the many nonessential businesses forced to shutter as a result of COVID-19, forcing fitness enthusiasts to find new ways to stay mentally and physically fit.

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A gym can be a great place to socialize while trying to stay healthy. Having friends or fellow fitness enthusiasts around can provide the motivation many people need to stay the course and achieve their fitness goals. However, fitness centers were among the many nonessential businesses forced to shutter as a result of COVID-19, forcing fitness enthusiasts to find new ways to stay mentally and physically fit. Many creative ideas have surfaced. ♦♦ Online classes: An internet connection is all that’s necessary to find a number of workouts that can be streamed from the comfort of home. The streaming website YouTube can be a gold mine for free workouts. Some cable service providers also may have On Demand fitness channels or rentals that can mirror some of the classes taken at the gym. ♦♦ Social apps: Gym-goers can inquire whether their gyms are offering alternative programs. For example, Jersey Strong, a fitness chain in New Jersey, began livestreaming many of its popular group fitness classes via a special Facebook page. Class instructors guide classes from their own

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homes or from empty gyms. Other gyms may provide links to subscriber-based gym training workouts free of charge. ♦♦ The great outdoors: Even though some parks, beaches and trails have been closed, workouts can take place in and around the neighborhood. Jogging or walking can be excellent cardiovascular exercises, as can taking a bicycle ride for a few miles down neighborhood streets. People who live in rural areas can run through forested land or even farmland. Pushups, sit-ups, planks, and other body weight exercises can be done right in the backyard. Before making a decision about whether or not to be active outside, be sure to check the latest

guidance from your local health department and community or state leaders. ♦♦ Remote sports: Videos of city dwellers playing tennis across rooftops for muchneeded air and exercise have emerged in recent weeks. Similar benefits can be achieved with a game of catch, volleyball or racquet sports over fences with neighbors, provided limits on participants are placed and social distancing is maintained. Staying fit during COVID-19 restrictions takes some ingenuity, but it’s certainly possible to maintain your overall health. In fact, some people have found they now have more time to exercise than they did before. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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