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July 2, 2021

1 killed, one injured in weekend wreck City to by Tim Epperson Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD A 72-year-old woman was killed Sunday afternoon in a two-car collision at the intersection of Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street. According to Brentwood police, at 3:39 p.m., when officers arrived on scene, preliminary information revealed a vehicle travelling northbound on Brentwood Boulevard collided with a vehicle traveling westbound on Grant Street. Unfortunately, the solo occupant of the vehicle travelling westbound on Grant Street, a 72-year-old Brentwood woman, suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to a local hospital with major injuries. There were no passengers in either vehicle. The cause and

A woman was killed and another driver was injured in a twocar collision Sunday, June 27, at the intersection of Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street.

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whether or not alcohol and/or drugs were a factor remains under investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld

pending notification of next of kin. The Brentwood Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision,

who has not already been interviewed, to contact the Brentwood Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit at (925) 809-7911.

Fire, law enforcement officials targeting illegal fireworks’ use July 4 weekend by Tim Epperson Staff Writer

REGIONAL Contra Costa County fire and law enforcement officials will be out in force this weekend targeting any and all fireworks’ activity and are urging residents to celebrate a safe holiday. “Take time to enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends, especially since many holiday activities were suspended last year due to COVID,” said East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Marshal/Public Information Officer Steven Aubert. “Celebrate with pardes, barbecues, swimming and other ways that do not involve fireworks.” Aubert said fireworks, even those

deemed “safe and sane” are illegal for use on public and private land and can carry hefty fines. Within the county, fire and police officials are operating with zero tolerance and fines start at $130 per firework per violation. The city of Oakley passed an ordinance last month where authorities will levy $1,000 fines for any use of fireworks and Brentwood has looked at a similar ordinance. Citations are either misdemeanors or felonies depending on the type of firework and the quantity of fireworks the offender has in his or her possession. Depending on the situation, criminal charges can see Fireworks page 22

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BRENTWOOD As the city begins to emerge from the pandemic, so will multiple previously shelved projects. City officials recently OK’d the reinstatement of several programs and projects, including economic development-driven endeavors and four Parks and Recreation Master Plan strategic initiatives, previously cut from the city’s budget in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The additions include the launch of a downtown beautification program ($121,555); construction of up to six pickleball courts at Creekside Park ($206,000); industry-specific marketing materials for an expected key employment area ($30,000); and citywide trail enhancements and expansions ($25,000). The additions come as city officials recently announced a projected $3,728,245 increase in general fund net revenue for the 2021/22 fiscal year and a $1.2 million two-year general fund surplus, after the various endeavors were put back into the budget. “Last spring, budget cuts were made to the operating budget as the city prepared for what was expected to be severe economic impacts from the pandemic,” said Christine Andrews, assistant director of finance and information systems. “In a workshop in May, staff sought direction on the council’s desire to restore some of these pandemic budget costs.” The slew of projects joins at least two other budget additions city see Budget page 22

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Discovery Bay man nearly falls victim to scam by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

A Discovery Bay resident who nearly lost $400 in a combined online and telephone scam hopes that sharing his story with the public will prevent others from falling victim. Paul Van Emmerik, 86, was minutes away from buying $400 in gift cards for a bogus PayPal investigator when an alert Discovery Bay Safeway employee inquired about the purchase and refused to complete the transaction, recognizing it was a scam. A Contra Costa County sheriff’s sergeant confirmed minutes later that Van Emmerik was indeed nearly a scam victim. “They (the scammers) were very nice people, they treated me like a king,” Van Emmerik said. “I was nervous. I am 86 ... I thought they were PayPal, I thought they were true. They were so genuine.” Van Emmerik’s ordeal began when he received a fictitious email from Sears,

Roebuck and Co., alleging a $740 laptop he reportedly purchased was set to be delivered. Van Emmerik said he immediately knew the purchase was an error and jumped online to track down a number for PayPal to reverse the transaction. About five minutes after calling what he believed was PayPal, he received what turned out to be a fake PayPal email. Subsequent phone conversations with a fraudulent PayPal investigator prompted Van Emmerik to believe he was also minutes away from approving a series of loans and needed to purchase four gift cards to help track down the scammers to stop the loans. “The (scammer on the telephone) said, ‘we don’t know where they (the scammers) are located. If we give them that money (the gift cards) we know where it is going and we can get them right then and there,’” Van Emmerik said. Van Emmerik raced to the Discovery Bay Safeway to purchase the gift cards as

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by our associate to assist the customer at our Discovery Bay store.” The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office did not return requests for comment as of press time. The Federal Trade Commission, however, says scammers routinely fraudulently represent the government, companies and charities; alert their human targets of a problem; insist action must be immediately taken and require payment via a money transfer company or gift card — warnings Van Emmerik said he wished he would have picked up on earlier. For his part, Van Emmerik also reminds the public to ensure received emails come from reputable addresses; never relinquish money at the will of unexpected requests and always be suspicious if told, “don’t go to the police.” “I was lucky,” Van Emmerik said. “It didn’t cost me a dime, just a headache.” For more scam prevention tips, visit https://bit.ly/2UUr9KX.

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BUSD celebrates Farm to Summer Week BRENTWOOD What better time to learn about fruits and vegetables than during Farm to Summer Week. Brentwood Union School District Nutrition Services celebrated Farm to Summer Week by partnering with Frog Hollow Farms, an organic and regenerative farm. This week is to honor local foods by giving children the opportunity to experience fresh foods, along with fun agricultural and nutrition education activities. During school meal services on June 23 at Brentwood Elementary, families were able to grow their own watermelon, learn about and taste organic apricots, plums and peaches as well as rethink their drink and try a cherry and mint infused flavored water while discovering how much sugar is in most other beverages. BUSD strives to increase children’s consumption of fresh foods and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for their nutritious value.

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Spray pads open in Brentwood BRENTWOOD The city of Brentwood will open several of the water feature areas for children to enjoy. Spray pad water features are now open from 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. until Oct. 31. This is a great opportunity for Brentwood youngsters to stay cool during these hot summer days. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 14 and no pets are allowed. To address drought concerns, all spray pads use 100% recirculated water. Spray Pad Locations and Hours: Rainbows End Park 1626 Marina Way 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. City Park 710 2nd St. 10 a.m.- 7p.m. Blue Goose Park 1765 Adams Lane 10 a.m.- 7p.m.

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Fire agencies review report on consolidation by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

REGIONAL The governing boards of the East Contra Costa (ECCFPD) and Contra Costa County (ConFire) fire protection districts will decide in two weeks if the neighboring districts should consolidate operations. In preparation for that decision, the ECCFPD Finance Committee – consisting of directors Joe Young and Stephen Smith – got its first look at the preliminary findings of the annexation study during a June 21 committee meeting. While the preliminary findings were summarized in a concise 13-page report, the full phase two study planned for release in mid-July is expected to run several hundred pages, leading both Smith and Young to comment that the summary report contained less detail than was expected. “This is intended to really prime the pump in some degree, to be able to help the board get prepared for the conversations that will be happening in July,” said ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick at the start of the committee meeting. “These conversations are not new. These are continuous conversations we’ve had starting back in August of last year where it brought us to the point where we had a phase one study. Now we’re starting to introduce the findings of the phase two feasibility study.” Despite the report’s brevity, it is evident that no impediments to consolidation have been identified.

The summary concluded, “As stated at the April 2021 update, and as of this presentation, there are still no indications that there are any financial or organizational findings that would prevent the recommendation in July, to continue to move forward with the annexation process.” Other findings in the report pertaining to the ECCFPD include: an assertion that all personnel will be absorbed into ConFire and no personnel will be laid off; Station 55 in Oakley will be manned and made operational; a new ladder company will go into service; and paramedics will be added to each apparatus. “When we did our budget for this year, the growth in the extra tax revenues are allowing us to plan to open a fourth station, regardless of whether consolidation happens or not,” Young said. “I think that’s been overlooked because of the consolidation discussion.” AP Triton Consulting, LLC, a Sacramento-based consulting firm specializing in the study of fire and emergency services, was engaged to complete study of the feasibility of consolidating ConFire and the ECCFPD in Sept. 2020. The phase one study was delivered to the boards of both agencies the following December. That initial report concluded there was sufficient evidence to warrant a more exhaustive phase two study, and the ECCFPD board approved the expenditure of up to $30,000 for the effort. The phase one study only contem-

plated ECCFPD and ConFire, but phase two added the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District (RHFD) to the mix. Like ECCFPD, the Rodeo-Hercules district is also examining consolidation with ConFire. “It is important to note, however, that as we proceed, Contra Costa (County) Fire Protection District can move forward with East Contra Costa and/or Rodeo Hercules Fire District,” Helmick said. “It’s not all or none. It is individually what the boards respectfully decide and what authority is given to move forward with the LAFCO process,” The phase two study projected a five-year forecast of financial and operational impacts of the potential consolidation of the three districts. Cash flow analysis completed in the phase one study determined that the cash flow is negative five years after consolidation. “Why (the study) is five years, I’m not sure,” Young said. “I’m not sure what the county’s planning horizon is, how far they look ahead. The fact that the deficits begin to show up in the fourth and fifth year is important. The county is buying into accepting the responsibility.” The cash flow analysis did not include any accommodation for Measure X revenue. Last month Contra Costa County fire chiefs requested an annual allocation of $28.5 million from the $90 million the measure is expected to deliver to the county annually for the next 20 years. A community advisory board will make a revenue allocation recommendation to

the county’s board of supervisors later this summer. However, Discovery Bay resident Bob Mankin, speaking during the public comment portion of the committee meeting, warned that Measure X revenue is an imperfect funding solution. “There’s an expectation that if consolidation goes through, all of our troubles go away in perpetuity,” Mankin said. “I think Joe (Young), you would know better than anybody that that’s not likely. The numbers don’t work that way. Measure X is not a forever passage. That sunsets at some point. If that becomes a super critical source of revenue within the funding equation that ultimately comes out of this, and it goes away in 20 years, then it breaks the solution.” If the ConFire and ECCFPD boards approve consolidating the two agencies next month, ConFire will submit a request to the Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). LAFCO is expected to require approximately six months to approve the request. Consolidation would then be expected to occur sometime between March and July 2022. “I feel we are doing the kind of due diligence that was not done in 2002 when the district was formed,” said Smith. “The problems were there to be seen. The 2006 Gateway study made them obvious. The fire board was getting things accomplished now, that if had been done then, would have resulted in a viable district.”

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COVID appears to be on the wane, the vaccine is rolling out, restrictions are being relaxed, and large chunks of the American economy are booming. However, unemployment is still very high in certain sectors. Prices for lumber, cars and other consumer goods are spiking. All while the government is pushing for trillions more in spending on top of the other trillions more they’ve already spent fighting COVID. On top of that, the president is hoping to pass some MASSIVE tax increases soon. Some “experts” are warning that we are headed for a repeat of the 70’s, where we had something called “stagflation” which was stagnant growth coupled with massive inflation. I was pretty concerned about this myself, so I did a little research. I came across an economic paper on this topic that put me at ease a bit. I don’t have room to give a full explanation of their arguments for why “things are different this time,” but I’ll hit the highlights: 1. In the 70’s, unions were much stronger than they are today. They were more willing to

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October 7, 1940 – May 30, 2021 Alice L. Schley-Ott was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas and became a California resident at an early age. She attended Liberty High School and met and married her beloved husband Thomas B. Ott, Sr. in 1961. She moved to Oakley in 1971 and was a pioneer as a self-taught, self-employed bookkeeper and tax practitioner from 1972 through 2021. Mrs. Ott was an original partner of Jet Tax Service and owned and operated A & T Drive Inn in Oakley since 1977. She loved her family beyond measure, and enjoyed $1.00 slots, bingo and playing cards. She was an avid reader, loved playing in the rain, taking long trips and researching her genealogy on Ancestry. She is survived by her son James A. Ott, daughter and son-in-law Angela. L. Ott-Katrones and Timothy Katrones, son Thomas B Ott, Jr., grandchildren Dawn (David), Alisha (James), James, Jonathan, Desiree (Efrain), Donnie James and Stephen, 12 great grandchildren, with another on the way, several nieces and nephews, and grand-puppies Scotty and Trixie. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas in 2007, parents Arnie Schley in 1948, Mother Lessie Sanders Webb in 1980, step father Leo Webb in 1983, only sibling Iva Jean in 2002, nephew Arnie Cronin and great nephew Seth Ott. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed!

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July 10, 1928 – June 19, 2021 Robert passed away on June 19, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born on July 10, 1928, in Barrow-InFurness England. A longtime resident of Antioch, he had many homes in California after moving his family here from England. He retired from Dow Chemical after many years of employment. He was an avid gardener and great golfer, and he loved nature and animals. He was a truly tough rugby player, both in England and California, a sport that he loved and a trait he passed on to his grandsons. He served in the British Royal Navy. He is survived by daughters Sandra and Nadine, grandchildren Michelle, Tarik, Jessica and Adam, and great-grandchildren Anabelle and Addisyn. He also is survived by a very special lady, Margaret, whom he met in the later years of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation or any Animal Rescue Organization. No service is planned.

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group of boys from Boy Scout Troop (BSA) 2020, chartered by the American Legion Post 202, Brentwood, spent about a week at BSA’s High Adventure Sea Base located on the U.S. Virgin Islands. Upon arrival, the scouts met their Captain, ‘Capt. T,’ owner of the 42-foot Ketch, Providence. They spent the week living aboard the sailboat learning to handle, navigate and sail the vessel around the islands of St Thomas and St John. Each scout spent time at the helm, skippering the vessel. They accumulated over 70 nautical miles, earning a 50-miler patch in the process. Along with sailing, the scouts spent the week doing activities such as snorkeling the coral reefs, deep sea fishing, swimming, hiking various parts of the islands, experiencing the culture of living on a sailboat and learning to cook and sleep in cramped quarters. The scouts who attended were Caleb Bauer, Elijah Lopez, Euan McManus, Jared Melendez, Matthew Moses and Joey Stremel. This trip would not have been possible without the troop adult leaders and troop committee members’ support during more than a year of planning and preparation . The troop would like to thank Scoutmaster, Jim McManus, and Daniel Moses for escorting the boys, and to Evelyn McManus for investigating and booking the trip. The troop would also like to send a special thanks to the Scout families for supporting their Scouts’ adventure and to Dave Nadolne, a former troop assistant scoutrmaster, who sparked an early interest in sailing and adventure. An enormous amount of gratitude also goes out to the local community for supporting the troop’s fundraisers, through the Country Meat Stick sales around town, Christmas wreaths, Christmas tree recycling, rummage sale, the 2020 Crab Dinner Drive-Through event and donations. For more information about Troop 2020’s scouting activities, contact Jim McManus at scoutmastert2020@gmail.com. – Contributed by Daniel Moses

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Throughout his years as a swim coach, Craig Carson would read magazines sent out by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA), where he’d read the lists of accomplishments of award recipients. Recently, he became one himself. In fall 2019, Carson was notified that he received the 2020 NISCA Outstanding Service Award (OSA). He was supposed to be honored at a banquet in Indianapolis at the 2020 NCAA Championship, but that was canceled due to COVID-19. There was some thought of holding the banquet in Greensboro this year, but the COVID numbers were too high by the time that decision had to be made. But while he didn’t get the same formal gathering that past recipients got, Carson was nevertheless honored to receive the award. “The fact that I was thought of highly enough to be a part of this was amazing,” he said. “It’s pretty humbling. Over the years when I saw the list of things that people had accomplished, it was inspiring. I thought of

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Longtime swim coach Craig Carson, seen here on the far right, recently received the prestigious Outstanding Service Award from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. all of the things I could do to inspire kids. And it was kind of overwhelming.” In the statement released by the NIS-

CA, four standards were listed that had to be met for anyone to be considered for the OSA.

First, the recipient must have “served aquatics in swimming or diving, and/or water polo for at least 15 years.” Second, he or she must have “been a NISCA member in good standing for at least 10 years.” Third, he or she “had above average success as a competitive aquatic coach.” Finally, the recipient must have “shown leadership at the local (city, state) level or at the national level in interscholastic aquatics.” Carson’s career checks all those boxes with flying colors. His teams have a career mark of 410-98-3 in dual meets and have won a total of 23 Diablo Valley or Bay Valley Athletic League championships. He was named USA Swimming’s Age Group Coach of the Year for Pacific Swimming in 1988, was inducted into the Antioch Hall of Fame in 2015 and was the California Interscholastic Federation/North Coast Section Swimming Honor Coach in 2017. Carson initially became a swim coach in 1975 at Las Lomas High School, his alma mater. He was released from that teaching and coaching job due to the district cutbacks but was then hired by Campolindo, see Swim page 14

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Biddy Sports to host soccer program in Oakley Biddy Sports is hosting a soccer program for children aged 3 to 8 on six Saturday mornings, from Aug. 14 to Sept. 25, at the ballfields at 1250 O’Hara Avenue in Oakley. The season consists of six one-hour sessions. According to the organization, Biddy Soccer is a wonderful introduction to team sports in which children can participate at their own level. The younger groups will be non-competitive but scoring will be introduced for the 7- and 8-year-olds. Each one-hour class includes a fun warm-up, practice as a team and playing a game. The start time may vary from week to week, but children always

play on Saturday for one hour, finishing by 12:30 p.m. The fee to register is $75 for residents and $85 for nonresidents, and the registration deadline is July 30. Parents are also encouraged to coach their child’s team; no experience is needed, and all training will be provided. The coaches’ training will take place on Sunday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Applicable COVID safety measures will be taken, although exact details will follow as the season nears, according to the organization. To register, visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us/ registration. For more information on Biddy Sports, visit biddysports.com.

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reedom alumna Mckenna Marshall, now a member of Southwestern Oregon Community College softball team, recently won the Diamond/ National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Northwest Athletic Conference Catcher of the Year award. She was also named to the NFCA All-American first team. In 32 games this season, she hit .525 with seven home runs, 52 hits, 45 RBI and 29 runs. The squad finished 30-4, winning the Southern Region Championship.

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Name: Bella Attia

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Bella Attia walked onto Freedom’s varsity volleyball team her freshman year and enjoyed every minute of her season. A veteran player at the age of 14, she said she fell in love with the sport when she began playing with her older sister. “I’ve tried other sports and they just don’t click with me like volleyball does,” Bella said. “I love the bond the team has together. And I love being able to get my hands on the ball every time the ball comes over.” Bella plays for Freedom during the high school season, and for Acceleration Volleyball Club the rest of the year. To stay in shape, she likes to work out with her dad and attend clinics.

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Bella hopes to play volleyball for the rest of her high school career and then for her college. Though she hasn’t made any choices yet, she is considering Hawaii and Arizona. For her career, she is leaning in a different direction. “I like acting, but if I don’t major in acting, I might do some sort of writing because I want to be an author,” she said.

“I want to write children’s books, fantasy, things like that.” Bella is part of leadership at her school, and does community service work through her Girl Scouts troop. She also volunteers at St. Anthony’s Church in Oakley.

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“Bella was a delight to coach this season,” said Rivas. “She brought a lot of talent, physicality and athleticism to the team as a young athlete. She demonstrated that with hard work and commitment, anything is possible, and she earned herself a spot on the varsity team. She lettered as a freshman and earned an honorable mention recognition in the Bay Valley Athletic League for the 2020-2021 season. Her journey as a volleyball player is truly remarkable and with her potential she will be a great role model for the younger players.”

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A bounce-back victory The West Coast Soccer Club’s 2010 West Coast Klash, including Kaylee Gilbert, recently defeated the American Youth Soccer Organization’s EBU Diamonds. Down 1-0 at the half, the Klash made adjustments, and with stellar passing and strong defensive play, roared back for a convincing 3-1 victory, according to the West Coast Soccer Club. “At half I knew it wasn’t over; this team has tremendous heart and never quits,” said head coach Sara Girotto.”They have such a bright future ahead of them.”

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where he coached for another three years. In 1979, Carson was hired by Antioch High School to coach the swimming and water polo teams. His tenure with the Panthers lasted from 1979 to 1987, and after a break, he coached there again from 1991 to 1993. In 1997, Carson began coaching swimming at Deer Valley High School, where he remained until 2004. His most recent high school job was at Heritage High School, where he coached from 2007 to 2017. From Heritage, he remembers fondly Ryan Barsanti, Walker Fanning and Brandon James, all of whom swam at the United States Olympic Trials in 2016, and Daniel

Comforti, who competed in 2021. “Having kids reach that level of accomplishment — and numerous have gone on to become Division I swimmers, too many to count — it’s been amazing,” Carson said. “A really fulfilling period of time in my life.” Of course, Carson knows that his OSAwas not a one-man accomplishment. He thanked his wife, Paulette, as well as a small group of friends for their support. He also thanks past mentors, including former Chico State coach Ernie Maglischo, his junior college and former UC Berkeley coach, Nort Thornton, and Walter Hoy, who was the principal at Campolindo and Carson’s age group swimming coach. In the speech that he was prepared to

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Last weekend, I had the pleasure of going to the Brentwood Farmers’ Market. There were so many vendors and a plethora of goods to buy. From corn to clothes, the Farmers’ Market has everything. However, it dawned upon me that this was my first time shopping locally since I had moved to Brentwood. I had never interacted with my community before in that aspect, which leads me to my conclusion, shopping locally is an essential part of improving a town’s community. There are plenty of significant benefits that come with shopping locally. One of these benefits is essential: stimulating the local economy. By creating new jobs for the citizens of Brentwood via the new job opportunities needed by vendors to operate depending on their number of consumers, the Farmers’ Market matures both Brentwood’s economy as well as the businesses that participate. Second, it helps cut back on food transportation that uses automobiles, which release harmful chemicals into the air. With a growing need for an environmentally friendly food system, the Farmers’ Market helps the environment by producing less smog as the products and goods grown locally travel shorter distances. In addition to improving Brentwood’s economic status and keeping it

Shoppers take advantage of the variety of fresh produce available recently at Simoni & Massoni Brentwood Sweet Corn stand at the Brentwood Farmers’ Market.

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environmentally healthy, shopping locally also brings the community together and allows people within the community to bond. I interviewed multiple different vendors when I visited and noticed how important the community was to them. When asked, “Is there a reason why you choose to be a vendor at Brentwood Farmers’ Market?” the vendors of Simoni & Massoni Brentwood Sweet Corn answered, “Because we live here, our community is people that we would like to

familiarize them with our corn. And it’s been a pleasure for us being here.” Another vendor from My Love Succulents answered that same question with, “Engaging in the community of the people buying my plants hearing from them how they love it.” One more vendor mentioned that they had begun their business at the beginning of COVID-19 as an expressive outlet. Being two sisters with backgrounds in design, said, “it’s just about being in the

community.” Though they were relatively new to the market, they found the experience enjoyable. People of all walks of life come to the Farmers’ Market to be a part of their tangible community. Shopping locally is one of the many ways to improve your own personal connection to Brentwood. Being able to belong to a larger purpose and community feels terrific, and one way to achieve this is to start shopping locally.

LHUSD’s Volta discusses new school year by Alyana Santillana Youth writer

The 2020-2021 school year saw unprecedented challenges for students and administrators alike at the Liberty Union High School District. From distance learning, to the transition, to the hybrid model, very little normalcy was present. However, district staff continued to work tirelessly for their students, despite the overwhelming uncertainty throughout the year. “I’d give the school year, in general, a two, but the work that we did, to make the best out of this school year was at 9.5. I think that we made the best out of, not a great school year, and I am proud of what Team LUHSD has done,” said LHUSD Superintendent Eric Volta.

COVID-19 restrictions have prevented many school events from occurring, but through “thoughtful conversation,” students have been able to experience modified versions of their beloved extracurriculars. “We managed to fit three seasons of sports into one. We were able to hold other extracurricular activities within the blueprints whether it was a senior only rally, or a senior event where they had to go around to different pods. The schools did a phenomenal job trying to give some semblance of normalcy during a time where we couldn’t meet together,” explained Volta. With vaccine distribution at a high and COVID-19 cases dropping, schools are set to receive guidance regarding large gatherings very soon. “I don’t know what the differences will be in terms of masks

and distance when it comes to mega events and large congregations, so we’ll see how it plays out, but I can’t say what it’s going to look like definitively right now,” said Volta, anticipating further instruction to come in July. After overcoming many obstacles throughout the past year, the LUHSD staff is proven to have the students’ best interests at heart. Whether it be weekly meetings with each site principal or tackling logistics with upcoming walkthroughs and orientations, the district remains hard at work for its students. With the school year fast approaching, the district is determined to return to normalcy. “The biggest goal is welcoming students back, both academically and emotionally.”

GenUP amplifying the voices of students by Aisling Bonal Youth Writer

As students prepare to re-enter the classroom this month, a select few are taking strides to ensure the classroom still serves the needs of our students. GenUP, a California based organization focused on student advocacy, recently found a home in Brentwood thanks to the chapter’s founder, Odera Nwosu. Along with his Co-President Alana Chicaine, Nwosu has led the young chapter in drafting a Student Bill of Rights. Highlights of the bill include guaranteeing an equitable education for all students as well

as emphasizing the importance of providing mental health resources in schools. After a year of virtual instruction, a new light has been shed on mental health. Many students face anxiety at the idea of returning to a boisterous, full campus, which is why GenUP’s itinerary for the upcoming year is vital. With hopes of their goals being more attainable due to the campuses fostering opportunities for growth, GenUP plans to turn an unlucky year into an opportunity for improvement in student-administration relationships. When asked what changes they hope to see in the new school year, Chicaine

mentioned hopes of seeing “a change in how data is collected” and specifically, “not diluting the voices of students.” She went on to discuss how much of the data received is from parents or guardians, not the actual students. Their new incentive hopes to improve upon the issue of our students’ declining mental health- a matter only the students themselves can speak on. Furthermore, Nwosu elaborated upon their goal of passing SP14, a bill which would allow more excusable mental health days. Far too many students feel the need to stifle their emotions out of fear of their number of absences increasing. However, with this bill, students can

take a day to recuperate when needed and ensure they feel their best each time they step onto campus. Thanks to its stellar leadership, the Liberty Union High School chapter of GenUP has already advocated for local students despite how young the organization is. Nwosu accredits much of his chapter’s success to his sophomore year English teacher, Cynthia Simpson, who “reminded him of the importance of his voice.” Nwosu took these words of encouragement and implemented them in his chapter of GenUP as he, alongside Chicaine, persistently advocate for their peers’ voices.

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support the measures because of their significant cost. This divide is unfortunate. Free community college should be viewed not as a partisan issue, but as an investment that will yield future returns in the form of economic growth. The bottom line: free community college will pay for itself in the long run. The best jobs require more than a high school diploma. A high school graduate makes $39,000 a year on average, a figure that jumps to $46,000 with an associate degree. That’s almost $300,000 more in earnings over a 40-year career. But nearly 30 percent of Americans over age 25 lack higher education. Republicans are right that a federal program won’t be cheap. President Biden’s plan calls for $109 billion to pay for free, twoyear degrees. But that’s peanuts compared to what America will lose in economic output should our skill levels stagnate. A lack of workers with associate or bachelor degrees

will cost America $1.2 trillion in economic output over the next decade. The lost output occurs when employers can’t fill jobs that need the specialized training higher education provides. Even with record unemployment last year, employers have 8.1 million jobs left unfilled. Employers struggle to find workers with the right mix of technical and soft skills. Some reports show that 83% of bosses can’t find the right candidates. Three-quarters believe that applicants don’t have skills they’ll need on the job. Free community college can help close the skills gap by preparing students for the jobs of the future. In 2019, community colleges granted a million associate degrees and certificates. Nearly 60% of associate degrees and 94% of certificates were for health care, IT, business, computer science, and construction trades. Those skills can help workers succeed outside of the traditional office. Freelance job openings have skyrocketed amid the

Letters Sell organic corn

Editor: What is so horrible about corn earworms? Back in the 1960s, it was common to find a single worm nestled in the tip of the corn we bought at grocery stores in Santa Clara Valley. We thought breaking off the tip was part of having corn to eat. Why was it okay then and not now? Imagine if it was okay today how much less pesticide would need to be sprayed all around us here in Brentwood. I’ve tried to buy organically grown corn here to no avail, although I know it is grown here. If we ask for organic corn

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pandemic, and nearly 70% of remote workers say they’re open to such an opportunity. Some of the fastest-growing positions involve accounting, data analytics, and health care. It’s understandable that fiscal conservatives object to proposals for free four-year degrees. A degree in Film Studies or liberal arts majors may not give workers tangible skills they’ll need on the job. But investment in community colleges is different. It’s a cost-effective use of federal dollars, a “bridge-loan” that recipients who otherwise wouldn’t go on to higher education will pay back many times over in higher income taxes and increased productivity. Nearly a dozen states already recognize the benefits of free two-year college. It’s time the federal government jumped on board. Brent Messenger Vice President of public policy & community engagement at Fiverr. This piece originally ran in The Hill.

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and we are ready to find and discard the usually singular worm in the corn tip would that make a difference? Let’s do that for the good of our living soil, birds, fish, insects, the balance of nature, not to mention humans, all around us. Debbe Holeman Knightsen

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Editor: I would like to compliment Linda Stadlbauer and the Brentwood Parks & Recreation Department on their timely response to an email to them. My wife and I look for different places to walk when we

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a zoning text amendment (RZ 21-003) to establish minimum lot size and setback requirements for two duet units associated with the Orchard Trails (formerly known as Walnut Villas) project; a parcel map (MS 21-003) to create two lots for the duet units from one lot on the approved vesting tentative subdivision map for Orchard Trails; and a design review (DR 21-005) for the two duet units in order to meet the requirements of the Affordable Housing Ordinance (AHO). The City Council will also consider the applicant’s proposal to fulfill its AHO requirement for the project and may authorize staff to execute an agreement governing the same. The Orchard Trails project was approved in November 2020 for a total of 77 single-family residential units, and is located south of Continente Avenue and west of Walnut Boulevard (APN 010-100-014). This project has been found to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The project is likewise exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15303(a) and (b), as it will allow for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. On June 15, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended that the City Council approve RZ 21-003, MS 21-003, and DR 21005. Applicant: Shea Homes Consistent with Contra Costa County Health orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953(b) and Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 concerning teleconference meetings, this City Council meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video webinar system. How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc As the City Council Chamber will not be open, the public may view and participate in the meeting with this link. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on the Zoom webinar to request to speak. After speaking, please lower the “Raise Hand” feature. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and unmute your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may alternatively view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov. 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work

on your device, please email cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and should include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Emails not sent to this email address will not be included as public comments, even if sent directly to individual Council Members. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: * distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, * posted online for public inspection at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ councilmeetingonline, and * later summarized in the meeting minutes. Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge this action in court, 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86051 Publish Dates: July 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003241 The name of the business: Blessed Beauty by K. Marie Located at: 3445 Serpentine Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kayla Larson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/2/2021. Signature of registrant: Kayla Larson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/2/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86010 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021.

Joanne Faith Aiello -Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/7/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86057 Publish dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002910 The name of the business(es): Pack Sports Club Located at: 2415 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Suite 4304 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Play For Stray, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorportion: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: John Kurhanewicz III, Secretary of Play For A Stray, Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/17/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85885 Publish dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021.

hereby registered by the following owner: Kingdom Investments Ministries Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Stateof Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Anthony Cheney, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 24, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/23/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85928 Publish dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021.

Michael C. Centers/ President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/31/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85929 Publish dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0002948 The name of the business: Prep Balance Located at: 3518 Dameron Pl. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maurice K. Perkins Enterprises LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/19/2021. Signature of registrant: Maurice K. Perkins, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/18/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86005 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003008 The name of the business: Mass-spec-training. com Located at: 5654 Thunderbird Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: O. David Sparkman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 2, 2010. Signature of registrant: O. David Sparkman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/20/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86006 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003242 The name of the business: Nor-Clean Located at: 3445 Serpentine Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Annamay Artadi. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/2/2021. Signature of registrant: Annamay Artadi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/1/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86011 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003249 The name of the business(es): POP’n Located at: 1907 Evergreen Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Matthew Maghuyop. 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: Matthew Maghuyop. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires June 1, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85870 Publish dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003278 The name of the business(es): 1. Cooking With Arielle 2. J8 photography Located at: 5482 Mountain Trail Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marie Rae Louis LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Arielle Wise-Sanders, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires June 3, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85934 Publish dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003307 The name of the business: Nieves Mangoman Located at: 222 Rossi Ave In: Antioch, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Felipe Vivanco Cervantes. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Felipe Vivanco Cervantes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/3/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85996 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003366 The name of the business: Aiello Resources Located at: 325 Nash Ave. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joanne Faith Aiello This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/3/2021. Signature of registrant:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003612 The name of the business(es): MESAC SERVICE Located at: 1833 Tioga Pass Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: MISAEL-ARNOLDO GOMEZ CALDERON. This business is conducted by: N/A. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: MISAEL ARNOLDO GOMEZ CALDERONINDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: June 15, 2021 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT Clerk Expires 6/14/2026 Brentwood File No. F-2021-0002911 The name Press No. 02-1273 86024 Publish of the business: Pack Football Club dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. Located at: 2415 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Suite 4304 In: San Ramon, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94583, is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT following owner(s): Play For A Stray, File No. F-2021-003568 The name of Inc. This business is conducted by: A the business: Wilton Pixels Located Corporation, State of Incorporation: at: 2420 Mammoth Way In: Antioch, California. The registrant commenced CA 94531, is hereby registered by to transact business under the fictitious the following owner: Anthony Kweku business name or names listed above NKwocha. This business is conducted on N/A. Signature of registrant: John by: An Individual. The registrant com- Kurhanewicz III, Secretary of Play For A menced to transact business under Stray, Inc. This statement was filed with the fictitious business name or names the County Clerk of Contra Costa County listed above on 11/15/2020. Signa- on: May 18, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Exture of registrant: Anthony Kweku NK- pires 5/17/2026 Brentwood Press No. wocha. This statement was filed with 02-1273 85887 Publish dates: June 11, the County Clerk of Contra Costa Coun- 18, 25, July 2, 2021. ty on: June 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/13/2026 Antioch Press No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 06-1617 86015 Publish dates: June NAME STATEMENT 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. File No. F-2021-0002920 The name of the business My Succulents Love LoNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE cated at: 19 Windmill Ct In: Brentwood, Pursuant to the California Self-Stor- CA 94513, is hereby registered by the age Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 following owner: Kristina Marie Moret, Seq.), the undersigned will sell gan. This business is conducted by: An at public auction the self-storage Individual. The registrant commenced unit contents, containing household to transact business under the fictitious and other goods, of the following business name or names listed above customers, for cash by CubeSmart on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kristina to satisfy a lien on July 8th, 2021, Morgan - Owner. This statement was at www.storagetreasures.com filed with the County Clerk of Contra at or after 10am: CubeSmart #5975 Costa County on: May 18, 2021 by Dep(925)526-4580. 1790 Vineyard Dr. uty Clerk Expires 5/17/2026 Brentwood Antioch, Ca - Sonia Centonze , Del- Press No. 02-1273 85881 Publish dates: la Rodriguez , Andrea Pitts , Car- June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021. los Gonzalez, Mellissa Landreth. Purchases must be paid for at the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS time of sale in CASH or CREDIT NAME STATEMENT CARD only. Items are sold AS IS File No. F-2021-0002971 The name of WHERE IS and must be removed at the business: FD MOTORSPORTS Lothe time of sale. CubeSmart reserves cated at: 150 Middlefield Ct Ste G the right to refuse any bid or cancel In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby auction. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 registered by the following owner(s): 85999 Publish Dates: June 25, July Fister Design LLC. This business is con2, 2021. ducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious busiFile No. F-2021-0002529 The name ness name or names listed above on of the business(es): The Marketing 10/1/2019. Signature of registrant: DaGeeks Located at: 22 Sugarloaf Ter- rin Fister, CEO. This statement was filed race In: Alamo, CA 94507, is hereby with the County Clerk of Contra Costa registered by the following owner(s): County on: May 19, 2021 by Deputy Ian Ingar Brown. This business is con- Clerk Expires 5/18/2026 Brentwood ducted by: An Individual. The regis- Press No. 02-1273 85890 Publish trant commenced to transact business dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021. under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of registrant: Ian I Brown-Owner. This NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County File No. F-2021-0003027 The name of Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April the business: Cuidad MX Mexican 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires April Cuisine Located at: 6277 Bethel Island 29, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02- Unit B In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is 1273 85856 Publish dates: June 11, hereby registered by the following 18, 25, July 2, 2021. owner(s): Missael Perez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact busiNAME STATEMENT ness under the fictitious business name File No. F-2021-0002907 The name or names listed above on 3/30/21. of the business: SLAYROOM Located Signature of registrant: Missael Perez at: 2155 Elkin Way Ste. F In: Brent- Gomez. This statement was filed with wood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- the County Clerk of Contra Costa County tered by the following owner: April on: May 24, 2021 by Deputy Clerk ExInphouva. This business is conducted pires 5/23/2026 Brentwood Press No. by: An Individual. The registrant 02-1273 85888 Publish dates: June 11, commenced to transact business 18, 25, July 2, 2021. under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of registrant: April InphouNAME STATEMENT va-Owner. This statement was filed File No. F-2021-0003072 The name of with the County Clerk of Contra Costa the business: County on: May 18, 2021 by Deputy 1. SHAREAVISIONTV INC. Clerk Expires 5/17/2026 Brentwood 2. CASHPONS CASHFLOW SYSTEM Press No. 02-1273 86009 Publish INC. Located at: 14560 San Pablo dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 23, 2021. Avenue In: San Pablo, CA 94806, is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003110 The name of the business(es): K&S Enterprises Located at: 5250 Edgeview Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KSV&T, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-16-2016. Signature of registrant: Kristin A. Villyyard, Secretary/Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85871 Publish dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003176 The name of the business(es): Katherine Ritchey Located at: 1325 Francis St In: Crockett, CA 94525, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andrew Ratterman, Trustee, Ritchey Family Star Trust, Trust. This business is conducted by: A Trust. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-20-2020. Signature of registrant: Andrew Ratterman - Trustee of Ritchey Family Star Trust. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires May 27, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85860 Publish dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003319 The name of the business: NSPIRING SOLUTIONS Located at: 720 Flemish Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NBCS CORP. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-312021. Signature of registrant: Nicole Schmidt-CEO/COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/6/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85933 Publish dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003340 The name of the business: Willow View Apartments Located at: 3600 Willow Pass Road In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. CHBA AFFORDABLE IX, LLC 2. BAYPOINT FAMILY APARTMENTS, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/25/2017. Signature of registrant: George Russo, CFO of Baypoint Family Apartments, LLC; AGP of Baypoint Family Apartments, L.P. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/6/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86012 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003403 The name of the business: Discovery Education Specialist Located at: 1407 Oakland Blvd In: Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: J & R Associates LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Reena Shah, President/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86013 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003199 The name of the business: Hair Encounter Located at: 614 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Badieh Darden. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-152021. Signature of registrant: Badieh Darden-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: June 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk NAME STATEMENT Expires May 31, 2026 Brentwood Press File No. F-2021-0003404 The name of the No. 02-1273 85930 Publish dates: June business: Mountain Camp Woodside 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021. Located at: 21 Tia Place In: Moraga, CA 94556, is hereby registered by the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner: Mountain Camp - WoodNAME STATEMENT side, LLC. This business is conducted by: File No. F-2021-0003201 The name A Limited Liability Company, State of of the business: Titus MRF Services Organization: California. The registrant Located at: 696 San Ramon Valley commenced to transact business under Blvd Suite 373 In: Danville, CA 94526, the fictitious business name or names is hereby registered by the following listed above on 12/8/2010. Signature of owner: Titus Maintenance & Instal- registrant: Scott Whipple, Manager. This lation Services, Inc. This business is statement was filed with the County Clerk conducted by: A Corporation, State of of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2021 Incorporation: California. The registrant by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/8/2026 Brentcommenced to transact business under wood Press No. 02-1273 86014 Publish the fictitious business name or names dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. listed above on 9/2/2008. Signature of registrant: Michael C. Centers / PresiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS dent. This statement was filed with the NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-2021-0003608 The name of June 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires the business: TCI MORTGAGE Located 5/31/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02- at: 1120 Second Street, Suite 112 In: 1273 85924 Publish dates: June 18, Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby reg25, July 2, 9, 2021. istered by the following owner: Turner Capital Investment Corporation. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by: A CorporaNAME STATEMENT tion:, State of Incorporation: CA. The File No. F-2021-0003202 The name of registrant commenced to transact the business: Titus Industrial Supply business under the fictitious busiLocated at: 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd ness name or names listed above on 373 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby 4/22/2021. Signature of registrant: registered by the following owner: Titus Robert L Turner-CEO (Chief Executive Maintenance & Installation Services, Officer). This statement was filed with Inc. This business is conducted by: A the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Corporation. The registrant commenced on: June 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Exto transact business under the fictitious pires 6/14/2026 Brentwood Press No. business name or names listed above 02-1273 86054 Publish dates: July 2, on 9/2/2008. Signature of registrant: 9, 16, 23, 2021.

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JULY 2, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003631 The name of the business: R&P Garage Doors Located at: 100 Cottage Grove In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Richard Gibbs. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/8/1996. Signature of registrant: Richard Gibbs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85990 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICES

Jessica Ventura - Pressure washer, paint sprayer, tools ladders, clothes. Brian Brown Jr -Tote, Ice Chest, Clothing/Shoes, Office Supplies, 5+Boxes & Bags. Celeste Wright- Toys, Speakers,Clothi ng,Computers,10+Stools. 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 06/25/2021 and on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 07/02/2021 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, NAME STATEMENT Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) File No. F-2021-0003683 The name 604-9695 of the business: UCHECHUKS INVEST- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86004 MENTS & PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 2021. Located at: 253 Sespe Creek Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby NOTICE OF LIEN SALE registered by the following owner(s): SELF STORAGE AUCTION UCHENNA UGWUALA. This business is NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the unconducted by: An Individual. The reg- dersigned intends to sell the liened istrant commenced to transact busi- personal property described below, ness under the fictitious business name pursuant to the provisions of the Calior names listed above on 1/1/2020. fornia Code of Civil Procedure and the Signature of registrant: UCHENNA UG- provisions of the California Self-Storage WUALA. This statement was filed with Facilities Act, Business and Professions the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Code Sections 21700 et seq. on: June 18, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Ex- On the 14th day of July 2021, at pires 6/7/2026 Brentwood Press No. 10:15 AM, the undersigned will sell 02-1273 86027 Publish dates: July 2, the contents of liened storage units by 9, 16, 23, 2021. public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has FICTITIOUS BUSINESS been stored and which are located at NAME STATEMENT Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 File No. F-2021-0003703 The name of Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, Califorthe business: Black Sugar Co. Located nia 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Selfat: 103 Piedmont Ln In: Pittsburg, CA storage liened units generally include 94565, is hereby registered by the fol- miscellaneous household goods, lowing owner(s): Catalaya Rodriguez. office or business equipment, furThis business is conducted by: An In- niture, furnishings, clothing and dividual. The registrant commenced to personal effects. In addition to those transact business under the fictitious general contents, the pre-lien invenbusiness name or names listed above tory revealed the following described on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cata- goods: laya Rodriguez. This statement was Names: filed with the County Clerk of Contra 1. Chris Ledford - Clothing, mattress, Costa County on: June 21, 2021 by box spring and frame. Deputy Clerk Expires 6/20/2026 Brent- 2. Thomas Francis - Ladder and tool wood Press No. 02-1273 86061 Publish set. dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021. 3. Earline Walker - Bedding, shelves, suitcases, coffee table, dishes, and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pans. NAME STATEMENT 4. Teresita N. Delrosario - Sofa, File No. F-2021-0003745 The name lamps, flat screen TV, office chair, exof the business: THE SILVERGATE ercise, end table, and entertainment Located at: 1290 and 1291 Business center. Center Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Purchases must be paid for at the is hereby registered by the following time of purchase by cash only. All owner: SILVERGATE BRENTWOOD, purchased items sold as-is, where-is, LLC. This business is conducted by: A and must be removed at the time of Limited Liability Company, State of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the Organization: Delaware. The regis- event of settlement between owner trant commenced to transact business and obligated party. Call ahead to under the fictitious business name or make sure sale is still scheduled. Connames listed above on June 22, 2021. traband, or items subject to regulation Signature of registrant: BY: SILVERGATE or registration will not be transferred COMMUNITIES, LP. ITS: MANAGER, BY with the liened unit unless otherwise SILVERGATE MANAGEMENT, LLC. ITS: noted. Dates Published: 6/25/2021 GENERAL PARTNER. BY: ARTHUR L. LO- and 7/2/2021 or Cal Storage Auctions, RENZINI, JR., ITS: MANAGER This state- Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) ment was filed with the County Clerk of 604-9695 Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/21/2026 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86053 Publish dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF: Charles Louis Ordonez, deSELF STORAGE AUCTION ceased CASE NUMBER P21-00836 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, dersigned intends to sell the liened contingent creditors, and persons who personal property described below, may otherwise be interested in the will pursuant to the provisions of the Cali- or estate, or both, of: Charles Louis Orfornia Code of Civil Procedure and the donez, deceased. A Petition for Probate provisions of the California Self-Storage has been filed by: April Marie Enos in Facilities Act, Business and Professions the Superior Court of California, County Code Sections 21700 et seq.. of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for On the 14th day of July, at 11:45 Probate requests that: April Marie A.M., the undersigned will sell the Enose be appointed as personal repcontents of liened storage units by pub- resentative to administer the estate of lic sale by competitive bidding on the the decedent. The petition requests premises where said property has been authority to administer the estate unstored and which are located at Acorn der the Independent Administration of Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Estates Act. (This authority will allow Avenue, Pittsburg, California the personal representative to take 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self- many actions without obtaining court storage liened units generally include approval. Before taking certain very immiscellaneous household goods, portant actions, however, the personal office or business equipment, fur- representative will be required to give niture, furnishings, clothing and notice to interested persons unless they personal effects. In addition to those have waived notice or consented to the general contents, the pre-lien inven- proposed action.) The independent adtory revealed the following described ministration authority will be granted goods: unless an interested person files an Customer Name: objection to the petition and shows

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that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Maria Pappas-Rajotte, Esq., Pappas Law 3700 Delta Fair Blvd, Suite 210, Antioch, CA 94509, (925) 754-0772 DATE (Fecha): January 30, 2020 Clerk, by (Secretario): D. Wagner, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

Plaintiff: Monica Heera Defendant: Jason Kessler, and DOES 1 to 10 COMPLAINT - Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death. MOTOR VEHICLE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY. Jurisdiction: ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) Plaintiff: Monica Heera alleges causes of action against defendant: Jason Kessler, and Does 1 to 10 The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers): 1 to 10 were the agents or employees of other named defendants and acted within the scope of that agency or employment. Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers: 1 to 10 are persons whose capacities are unknown to plaintiff. This court is the proper court because at least one defendant now resides in its jurisdictional area injury to person or damage to personal property occurred in its jurisdictional area. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each (each complaint must have one or more causes of action attached): a. Motor Vehicle b. General Negligence Plaintiff has suffered a. Wage loss b. Loss of use of property c. Hospital and medical expenses d. General damage e. Property damage g. Other damage: continues to suffer Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just, and equitable; and for compensatory damages The amount of damages is: according to proof Date: January 30, 2020 Maria PappasRajotte, Attorney for Plaintiff STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF STREET ADDRESS:725 Court Street CITY AND ZIP CODE: Martinez, 94553 CASE NUMBER:C20-00210 PLAINTIFF:Monica Heera DEFENDANT:Jason Kessler, and DOES 1 to 10 To: Jason Kessler Plaintiff: Monica Heera seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience... Amount $15,000.00 2. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) Amount $ 1,177.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) Amount $ 2,500.00 (estimate) Date: June 22, 2021 Maria Pappas-Rajotte, Attorney For Plaintiff. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86064 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Adam Hussain Sultan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Adam Hussain Sultan CASE NUMBER: N21-0556 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Adam Hussain Sultan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Adam Hussain Sultan to Proposed Name: Aadam Hussain Sultan. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/16/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: April 6, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85889 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Adriana Ventura SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Adriana Ventura CASE NUMBER: N21-1107 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Adriana Ventura filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Damian Everardo Rodriguez Ventura to Proposed Name: Damian Everardo Ventura. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Anna Louisa Gonzales SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Anna Louisa Gonzales CASE NUMBER: N21-1135 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Anna Louisa Gonzales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Anna Louisa Gonzales b. AKA AnnaLouisa Gonzalez-Ortega to Proposed Name: Annalouisa Gonzalez. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/17/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Room: b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Date: 6/11/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86055 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 11, 16, 2021. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Massage Envy Spa Lamorinda at 558 Center Street, Moraga, CA 94556. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 5/31/2017 under File No. F-2017-0003396 (*1) Joey Barr - 321 Gladys Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (**) This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. Signature: Joey Barr, CEO RESFEBER GROUP, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86008 Publish dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): C20-00210 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JASON KESSLER, and DOES 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MONICA HEERA NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003006 The name of the business: Delta Bay Properties Located at: 5067 Teixeira Wy In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. John F. Riley 2. M. Jeannice Riley. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: John F. Riley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/20/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86056 Publish dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003052 The name of the business(es): Taste This Kitchen Located at: 1709 Chandon Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Greg Reynoso. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to COMPLAINT - Personal Injury, transact business under the fictitious Property Damage, Wrongful Death business name or names listed above SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, on 5-24-2021. Signature of registrant: COUNTY OF Greg Reynoso. This statement was filed STREET ADDRESS:725 Court Street with the County Clerk of Contra Costa CITY AND ZIP CODE: Martinez, 94553 County on: May 24, 2021 by Deputy CASE NUMBER: C20-00210 Clerk Expires May 23, 2026 Oakley

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003205 The name of the business: Vida Fina Apparel Located at: 18 Dali Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Claudine Zambrana. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-26-2021. Signature of registrant: Claudine Zambrana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires May 31, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85935 Publish dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003625 The name of the business: Jen’s Jewelz Located at: 331 Fall Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jennifer Hirahoka. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/25/2021. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Hirahoka / C/o Jen’s Jewelz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/15/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86059 Publish dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage. 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: B101 Jennifer Lepping C10 Lindsey Banales C106 Danielle Young C1108 Joy Codwell C1113 Monica Thomas-Aviles C1115 Monica Thomas-Aviles C1123 Rebecca Campbell C1428 Eugene Hill C1432 Missy Ramirez C1609 Derrick Harley C1818 Monica Thomas-Aviles C1820 Monica Thomas-Aviles D33 Kwame Ankra II F1201 Omar Estrada F1211 Arturo Beltran The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 7/15/2021 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 7/2/21 & 7/9/21 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 7/15/21 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86048 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 2021. 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 14, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): VAN BARRETT Diego Martinez Noelle Arredondo David Helland Larry Mase CYDNE STEWART Wanda Weaver 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 2nd, 2021 and July 9th, 2021. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86049 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 2021.

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be filed resulting in jail time. Brentwood Police Lt. Walter O’Grodnick said officers will be enforcing all illegal fireworks activity and warned the public not to take any chances. “We’re operating at zero tolerance,” O’Grodnick said. Aubert said there have been several vegetation fires this summer where fireworks use is suspected. In Antioch, a man started a fire in a field near an apartment complex and the winds carried the fire to the complex and burned the complex. Last summer, a Discovery Bay man held a 500 fireworks display and was fined $52,000. That fine was appealed and reduced to $26,000, Aubert said. “You can take a chance, but is it worth it,” he said. Aubert said fireworks have been illegal countywide his entire 19-year career with the ECCFPD. For those wanting to watch a public fireworks display, they can attend Antioch’s 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show Over the San Joaquin Delta. This is a fun family friendly event. No alcohol, no coolers or outside beverages are allowed. Due to COVID-19, there won’t be a kids zone this year and masks will be required. Each year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes a report on fire-

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leaders have recently approved. The council has already OK’d the hiring of five additional police officers, which is expected to allow the force to break the city into five coverage areas, rather than four — increasing the number of available officers and improving response times. The council previously shelved $2.5 million for the endeavor, which should be enough to cover one-time costs of establishing the fifth beat, along with two years of operations. Long-term costs would be covered by the general fund and community facilities districts, Andrews said earlier this year. The city will also begin funding 12 additional hours for the library in July (an annual city cost of $106,482), allowing the facility to be open 52 hours weekly. All the additions were previously suspended in anticipation of COVID-19 budget impacts, but several recent positive general fund indicators opened the door for their return. “The (general fund) surplus is being driven by the strong housing market and associated property tax and development revenue,” Andrews said. “These increases were supplemented by increases in activity-based revenue, such as sales tax, due to the second congressional stimulus package and vaccine roll out.” Property tax revenue, the largest general fund revenue source, jumped 5.75% in the 2020-2021 fiscal year and the latest projections support a 4% rise in assessed valuation in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to city documents. City officials crafted the city’s 2021-2022 budget using a 5% reduction in property values, equating to a projected $2,513,450 positive difference. Additionally, sales taxes, the city’s second largest revenue source, are expected to dip only 6% during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, a far cry from an anticipated 13% drop.

works. The 2020 report estimates that there were 10,000 fireworks-related injuries treated at U.S. hospital emergency departments in 2019, as well as 12 deaths. More than 70% of these injuries occurred between June 1, 2019, and July 1, 2019 and many involved the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Brentwood will hold a scaled down version of it’s annual Fourth of July Parade this year. The July 4 parade, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., will start at Birch Street, before heading down 1st Street to Maple Street. It will then make a right on Maple Street to 2nd Street, a right on 2nd Street, a left on Oak Street and finish off at the end of the playground area. The dedicated viewing crowd is expected to be capped at around 1,100 spectators, who will be required to pre-register for one of an estimated 16 viewing areas along the route. Inside those zones, masks are expected to be required, and attending groups will be socially distanced from one another. Discovery Bay will hold family-style gathering at Riverlake Shopping Center, 1555 Riverlake Road, from 10 a.m to noon. Attendees are encouraged to decorate their bikes, golf carts or cars and parade to Cornell Park to kick off Independence Day. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/3h4nfIb Better yet, the city’s sales tax consultant is estimating an 11.6% higher-than-budgeted increase in 2021-2022 sales tax revenue, a $985,288 positive difference, according to city documents. “Sales taxes are anticipated to be about $9.6 million, on track with the revenue expected in fiscal year 2021-2022 before the pandemic struck,” Andrews said. The positive outlook means citywide improvements can commence. The variety of planned strategic initiatives, including the downtown and citywide beautification endeavors; proposed marketing materials; Creekside Park pickleball courts; Garin and Creekside Park restrooms; and citywide trail expansion and enhancements don’t have a specified timeline for completion as of yet, said Public Information Officer Gregory Lawson. “The City Council will be reviewing the citywide strategic initiatives in the fall, and we expect to have a clearer understanding of a projected timeline at that time,” he said. The planned trail expansions and enhancements will include water and exercise stations and rest areas at yet-to-be decided parks and trails, said Lawson. The Parks and Recreation Commission has appointed an ad-hoc committee of two commissioners to guide the project scope. The beautification programs are expected to serve up grants for businesses to complete façade improvements, while the marketing materials will go toward the evolving next-generation business park plan along the Highway 4 Bypass between Old Sand Creek Road and Lone Tree Way. If that plan comes to fruition, 8,900 jobs could be created, 1,800 housing units built and a number of other employee-focused amenities established. To view a complete report on the city’s mid-year budget amendments, visit packet page 190 at https://bit.ly/3dqZpny.

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July 4 Discovery Bay Fourth of July Parade

A family-style gathering will commence at Riverlake Shopping Center, 1555 Riverlake Road, from 10 a.m to noon. Attendees are encouraged to decorate their bikes, golf carts or cars and parade to Cornell Park to kick off Independence Day. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3h4nfIb

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center Presents Angelika Schafer

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a spiritual community welcoming people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs, is hosting Zen Master Jion for a Facebook Live event on Sunday, July 4 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The title of the talk will be “Why Therapy Needs to Connect with Meditation”. For more information or to view the event, visit https:// www.facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org/.

July 8 Senior Estate Planning Workshop

TreVista Senior Living and Memory Care is hosting a free virtual workshop about estate planning, wills, power of attorney and advance directives from 3 to 4 p.m. Patanisha E. Davis Pierson, an attorney with a primary practice in the areas of probate, guardianships, conservatorships, civil litigation and adoption, will lead the discussion to help attendees get their financial house in order. For more information, call 925- 470-3395.

Ongoing Events Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza until April 1 of 2022. The event, slated to take place from 5 to 9 p.m. will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and a possible beer truck or beer garden in the future. Event officials say when COVID restrictions have eased, it’s possible other family-friendly activities will commence, like free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

Public Art Walls Exhibit

The free 2021 Public Art Walls Exhibit starts on June 8 and runs through Oct. 1 at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p. m, the exhibit showcases works by Nicki Bernacchi, Katie Caulk, Kitty Carton, Jeanne Cope, Sandy Gangwer, Ty Green, Frank Littman, Vern Schultz, Andrea Schwartz, Tom State and Mary Ann White. For more information, contact Frank Littman at FrankLittmanArt@gmail.com.

Confident Debate Course

The city of Oakley, in collaboration with Communication Academy, is hosting a confident debate course every Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through July 30. The course, open to children ages 8-10, focuses on fast-paced, one-on-one arguments featuring simple yet fun topics. Students learn how to think on their feet, articulate an argument, improvise rebuttals, and learn both sides of a topic. The cost is $185. For more information, visit https:// secure.rec1.com/CA/oakley-ca/catalog.

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The Delta Gallery Community Art Center is hosting a new art show by One Day At a Time (ODAT), a nonprofit group that provides youth with hope, support and opportunity by building meaningful connections and relationships. The show runs through July 30, and the gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. ODAT will be showcasing artwork and photography by students in their YEP program. YEP is a 10-week series of workshops taught by industry professionals, aimed at enhancing youths’ communication abilities, developing an understanding of their thoughts on issues that impact them, and giving their voices a community-wide platform from which to be heard. For more information, call 925-516-5935.

Free ESL Classes

Antioch Adult School is hosting free online classes in English as a second language. The classes take place from 9 a.m. through noon. For more information, visit antiochadultschool. asapconnected.com.

Free Food and Clothing Distribution

Bay Point All-N-One Community Inc. will be giving away free food and clothing to residents in Contra Costa County every Tuesday. The organization also assists individuals with filing applications for medical needs, food stamps, immigration matters and more. A mobile clinic will be on site to provide healthcare services to the homeless. For more information, visit Baypointallnone.com, or contact Karen Tedford at 707-344-4938 or Janice Hicks at 925-238-5983.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by

the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon and on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. The location is a private home in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925- 577-3325.

ADOS Bay Area Online Meet-Up

The ADOS Bay Area, which aims to educate, organize, and mobilize the community to push for reparative justice with transformative policies that would close the racial wealth gap, hosts a general meeting every third Sunday of the month from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., until Dec. 21. For more information on the organization, visit https://bit.ly/3gBz1Iv.

Family History Assistance

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting a free virtual opportunity to learn about your genealogy and family history. Virtual assistance is provided each Thursday over Zoom from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. After signing in using a provided link, visitors will be assigned a consultant to work with. The visitor–consultant pair will then move to a virtual breakout room to get to work. The service is open to all questions and has specialists in United States, English and Germanic research, but can help with all areas of genealogy. To join, visit https://bit.ly/35htj9k.

Al-Anon Meeting, Discovery Bay - In Person, Delta Community Presbyterian Church The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. They meet every Monday, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. For more information, visit al-anoncontracosta.org/.

The Makers Boulevard drives creativity to Downtown Brentwood The Makers Boulevard began with a vision -- A vision to unite the community with local small businesses and the talented creators of handmade, artisan goods. The Makers Boulevard is an open-air makers market which will be held in downtown Brentwood on the third Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon. The market, which is located adjacent to the Brentwood Farmers’ Market, will feature 40+ artisan vendors and small businesses, live entertainment, a kid’s activity, and plenty of opportunities for a photo opportunity. Brentwood resident, Katie Rogina, launched The Makers Boulevard in May 2021. The event was established to serve as a space where artisans could come together and share their one-of-a-kind creations with the community, while also providing a safe place for families and friends to gather, make memories and experience localism at its best. “I am proud to provide Brentwood and our surrounding cities with an event that showcases the incredible talents of our local creative community,” said Katie Rogina, founder of The Makers Boulevard. “It brings me great joy to witness so many families and groups of friends out

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The Makers Boulevard welcomes families and friends from Brentwood and the surrounding communities to experience the monthly makers market in downtown Brentwood. and about supporting our great makers and the wonderful businesses that occupy downtown Brentwood.” At the monthly market, guests will be able to shop a variety of creations that

include home decor goods, art, jewelry, apparel, health and wellness, apothecary, accessories, pet products, and more. Local musicians, artists, and community groups will also be present.

“The Makers Boulevard is an impactful and uplifting event that serves as a rejuvenating outing for everyone involved,” said Jaymie Arnold, owner and creative designer at Barn N’ Boards. “As a small business owner, The Makers Boulevard has connected me more with the community and allows me to showcase my passions right in the heart of my hometown -- it is clear that the event is put on to bring people together, while shining a light on the small businesses in our area.” The Makers Boulevard’s next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, from 8 a.m. to noon The event will be located in downtown Brentwood on Oak Street (between 2nd and 4th street). At the market visitors will experience 40-plus vendors and live music by Margaret Niles. Elsa, from the movie Frozen, will make a special guest appearance from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. -- little ones will have the opportunity to meet and greet the Ice Queen, enjoy a complimentary storytime, and sing-along. Entry to the event is free. More information can be found about The Makers Boulevard at www.themakersboulevard.com. – Courtesy of The Makers Boulevard

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