East County residents showed up in droves to the July 4th parades in Brentwood and Antioch on Tuesday. Both cities placed a spotlight on the youth in their parades with floats and performances throughout.
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Despite all of the signs throughout Brentwood and its neighboring cities that fireworks are banned in Contra Costa County, illegal rockets continued to glare with their bombs bursting loudly in the air Tuesday night causing not just plenty of noise pollution, but numerous fires as well.
ConFire said they responded to about 50 calls in the county involving, or suspected to involve, fireworks throughout the
July 4th holiday night even till as early as 3 a.m. Wednesday when fireworks between two houses in Antioch on West 8th St. and D St. are said to be the culprit that destroyed a garage, several cars, and substantially damaged the
two homes in a two-alarm fire. Nobody was reported injured in the fire as all of the occupants were able to get out in time.
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By Jake Menez Staff WriterThe city of Brentwood continued its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration on the Fourth of July with the return of a classic event – the Brentwood Lions Club Carnique.
Hundreds of residents lined the streets of downtown Brentwood ahead of the event’s 4 p.m. start time, milling around more than a dozen booths on Oak Street that would soon be hosting a variety of classic carnival games, such as cornhole and giant Jenga. Attendants working
the booths cited the corn shucking and corn eating contests as some of the most popular activities.
“My introduction to the event came from a few years ago when we started doing the Fourth of July parade,” Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supervisor Stacey Dempsey said when planning the event. “One of the things that we’d notice is that we would get a lot of comments on social media about Carnique.”
City Manager Tim Ogden
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Oakley and East County residents braved the heat and found ways to stay cool during the second annual Summerfest on Main Street on Saturday afternoon.
To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia
After 3 1/2 hours of reviewing the plethora of nominees the Chamber received for Start-Up of the Year, Youth of the Year, Employee of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Business of the Year and the Citizen of the Year, all to be honored and celebrated at the Chamber’s Oscar-style Celebrate Brentwood Gala on Sunday, July 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. And the nominees are for:
Start-Up of the Year: Red Door, Kristi’s Confections and Resilient Health Care.
Youth of the Year: Michael Peccorini, Ian Cohen and Owen Spishock.
Non-Profit of the Year: Give Back Garage, Rotary Club of Brentwood and Friends of the Brentwood Library.
Employee of the Year: Leticia Cordero from Bill Brandt Ford, Margaret Wimberly with the City of Brentwood and Kara Pedersen from Tarra Utility consultants.
Business of the Year: Crown & Crow, Brentwood Craft Beer & Cider and Chill Tea & Coffee.
For the big award, the Citizen of the Year: Olga Vidriales, Chris Romero and Mike Rucker.
The final winners will be announced that night.
“I am so excited for all the nominees and cannot wait to find out who has won. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of celebration and appreciation for all our nominees’ hard work and devotion for the betterment of Brentwood,” said Tanya Aviles, a member of the Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
This Celebrate Brentwood gala will be in the Brentwood Community Center. This event is anticipated to sell out, so order your tickets now at www.brentwoodchamber.com or you can buy tickets online at Https://www. eventbrite.com/e/2023celebrating-brentwood-gala-tickets638406610357?aff=ebdss bdestsearch or stop the Brentwood Chamber office in the community center or the Brentwood Press building downtown. Call 925-634-1441 for more information.
“I am beyond thrilled for this year’s event, recognizing the phenomenal Oscar-worthy stars of the Brentwood Community! We look forward to celebrating and honoring these outstanding individuals and organizations that fuel their passion and purpose,” said Chamber President Denise Duran.
By Seana Fippin, Red Box Business Solutions
It’s just another Tuesday on your way to work and you stopped by your favorite busy coffee shop to get your caffeine fix. You set your tablet down to add the cream and, when you turn back, your laptop is gone. It’s nowhere in sight, nor is the thief who stole it.
If you have a password on your laptop, it will slow the thief down. But what it doesn’t stop is someone removing the hard drive and connecting it to another computer to get access to all your files, passwords and e-mail. That’s not hard to do.
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The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity has a vacant Community seat 1 open to applicants. The successful candidate must reside or work within Contra Costa County, involved in local community issues, and have an interest in equal employment matters. The council meets the fourth Friday of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. except for holidays.
The council assists with the implementation of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Contracting Programs and serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors. The council reviews the Equal Employment Opportunities Program and recommends actions to make it easier for the county to achieve its goals for equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, and race/ethnicity.
The Board of Supervisors established the council on July 9, 1991. The Council has 13 seats representing the following groups: 4 Community seats; 2 Labor seats; 2 Management seats; 1 Educational seat; 1 Disability seat; 1 Business seat; 1 Veteran seat; and 1 Labor/Trade seat.
Application forms can be obtained from
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418.
Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St., 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553. Applications can also be emailed to ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us.
Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews. For further information about the council, contact Antoine Wilson at antoine.wilson@riskm.cccounty.us or (925) 335-1455. Or visit the web page at www.contracosta.ca.gov/4503/Advisory-Council-onEqual-Employment-Opp.
As part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $1 billion Master Plan for tackling the fentanyl and opioid crisis, California has awarded $5.7 million for opioid and stimulant use education and outreach in LGBTQ+ communities. The grants will be used to:
• increase awareness and education for and within LGBTQ+ communities about opioids and stimulants
• decrease stigma related to drug use and treatment
• and integrate and strengthen treatment
referral pathways for opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorder.
This effort awards $5.7 million to 25 entities, with a maximum of up to $250,000 per awarded entity for the 12-month contract period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
More than 1.8 million individuals in California identify as part of the LGBTQ+ population. Compared to heterosexual individuals nationwide, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults report higher rates of stimulant use and substance use disorders. In 2019, 1.4 million LGB adults, nationally, reported illicit opioid (prescription pain reliever, fentanyl, heroin, etc.) use. Some factors contributing to opioid use and stimulant use in the LGBTQ+ community include mental illness, the risk of experiencing violence, structural stigma, and discrimination.
The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum to discuss civil immigration enforcement activities is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting.
The discussion will focus on local immigration enforcement activities in 2022 as well as law enforcement interactions with the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The annual event has been held since 2017 as part of California’s State Assembly
Bill 2792, the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability among federal and local law enforcement agencies. The Board meeting will also include discussion of the Sheriff’s Oversight Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
“Transparency in law enforcement is vital to maintaining public trust and strengthens relationships in our local communities,” said Board of Supervisors Chair John Gioia. “The forum provides an opportunity for residents to ask the Sheriff’s Office about their immigration enforcement activities, which is crucial for maintaining accountability to the public. We must strongly support our immigrant communities, so they feel safe and empowered if we are to truly achieve equity in all policies.”
For language access at the forum: Spanish language interpretation is available.
To request a language other than Spanish, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by Tuesday, July 11, at TRUTHAct@ cob.cccounty.us.
The meeting will be closed-captioned in real time.
Watch the forum at www.contracostaca. gov or on CCTV channels: AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Comcast Channel 27, or WAVE Channel 32. Send comments or questions to TRUTHAct@cob.cccounty.us or to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St., 1st floor, Martinez, CA 94553.
By Rene De Amaral Staff Writer
The Art Guild of the Delta’s seventh annual Banner Up! program is underway, with 60 banners on display in downtown Brentwood until Sept 1.
Banner Up! is a community art fundraising program established in 2017 by the Art Guild of the Delta and supported by the city of Brentwood Economic Development grant that encourages local artists to get creative while also supporting a local non-profit, according to the guild.
According to Art Guild of the Delta co-Founder Rosalinda Grejsen, the popular program encourages local artists to create original works of public art on 24inch by 48-inch vinyl banners, “Art Guild of the Delta’s seventh annual Banner Up! is a community art program that engages painters of all ages in the opportunity to participate in public art,” she said.
The Banner Up! program is a fundraiser, with the Art Guild of the Delta previously having donated more than $11,000 to the Brentwood Library Foundation from 2017-2019 and more than $3,000 to the Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble in 2020, raised from the event’s public auction.
The banners are displayed throughout Brentwood City Park, Oak Street, First and Second streets and Chestnut Street during the summer. The banners will be taken down Sept. 1 and then displayed in the Brentwood Community Center until the live auction in late October.
The proceeds from this year’s auction on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, will ben-
efit the Brentwood veterans building fund and the artists equally. The gala will include entertainment and wine and beer, according to the Art Guild of the Delta’s website.
According to Grejsen, despite some uncertainty and financial hardship with the Delta Gallery Community Art Center, the guild, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, will continue to provide the community with arts programs like Banner Up!
“Delta Gallery Community Art Center’s future is looking brighter after suffering financial struggles this year,” she said.
“We are so grateful for the support we’ve gained as we continue to seek out grants and possible sponsors. In any case, the Art
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Guild of the Delta will continue its mission to engage our community with arts programs that inspire arts awareness and creativity.”
The Delta Gallery Community Art Center was at risk of shutting down earlier this summer due to a lack of fundraising opportunities. But with community sup-
port, they were able to reach their $9,000 gofundme campaign goal, officials said.
For more information about the program and to see an archive of previous year’s banners, visit https://bit. ly/3JEjDdO. For details about the Art Guild of the Delta, visit https://bit. ly/42m1lEF.
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Saturday, July 15
Pop-Up Book Sale at the Library
The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting a book sale at the library at 104 Oak St. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second floor. For more information, contact William Harms at wharms11@gmail.com or (925) 390-2700.
Delta Gallery Artist Reception
The Delta Gallery Community Art Center is hosting an artist reception for their current summer show titled “Perseverance,” which features local artists from the Art Guild of the Delta from 6-8 p.m. The ongoing show will be on display until Sept. 29. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3r3cXPJ.
Sunday, July 16
2023 Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Festival
The Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society is hosting their annual festival at the Flor do Oakley Hall, at 520 Second St. at 8:30 a.m. The event will begin with a parade making its way to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 971 O’Hara Ave. at 8:30 a.m. followed by an hourlong mass at 10 a.m. The traditional Portuguese meal of “sopas” will be served to guests, followed by an auction and a traditional Portuguese Folklore dance performance by Rancho Folclorico “Saudades do Ribatejo.” For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3p5wWwP.
Sunday, July 22-Monday, July 23
Boats and Berries Music Festival
Bethel Island is hosting their second annual Boats and Berries Music Festival at 10 a.m. at Scout Hall at 3090 Ranch Lane. The event will feature a parade, dancers, musicians, a pie eating contest, RC boat racing, karaoke, line dancing, a dog show, rubber ducky races and local business and vendors. The Sunday portion of the event will feature a 5K run/walk and a boat race leaving from The Rusty Porthole at 3893 Willow Road. For more information, email Christina Amato at christinaaamato@gmail.com.
Tuesday, July 25
Seniors Bus Trip to Red Hawk Casino
The Oakley Senior Center is hosting a bus trip to Red Hawk Casino in Placerville. Participants will leave from the Oakley Senior Center at 215 Second St. at 8 a.m. and arrive back in Oakley at 6 p.m. The cost is $42.
Friday, August 4-Sunday, August 13
Ghostlight Theatre Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone
The Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is putting on a production of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Edna Hill theater at 140 Birch St., on Aug. 4-6 and 11-13. The Aug. 4-5 shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Aug. 6 show begins at 2 p.m. The Aug. 11 show begins at 7:30 p.m. and the Aug. 12-13 shows begin at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $28; senior/ student tickets are $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3pAZ9fa.
Saturday, August 26
9th Annual Hot August Bites
RioVision is hosting their annual rib and chili cook-off, Hot August Bites, from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. in downtown Rio Vista. The event features live music, vendors, pony rides and a car and truck show. For more information and to enter the car and truck show and the rib and chili cook-off, visit https://bit.ly/3pp0W72.
East Contra Costa Historical Museum
Season Open
The East Contra Costa Historical Museum at 3890 Sellers Ave, season is open till Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m. The museum features displays of early pioneer life in the Byer/Nail House built in 1878, lessons in the Eden Plains schoolhouse and a variety of outdoor activities. For more information, visit https://eastcontracostahistory.org/.
Delta Informal Gardeners Monthly Meetings
Delta Informal Gardeners encourages local residents to join them at their local meeting at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
East County 4-H Club Meetings
Oakley: The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org. The Delta-Diablo 4-H Club
has monthly meetings the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 3840 Brown Road in Oakley. For more information contact Megan and Tiffany at deltadiablo@ contracosta4h.org, Brentwood: The Brentwood 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at the Knightsen Farm Center located on 3020 2nd Street. For more information, contact Angela at brentwood@ contracosta4h.org Knightsen: The Knightsen 4-H Club has monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m at Knightsen Elementary School at 1923 Delta Road. 4-H members are girls and boys ages 5–19 years old.
Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution
The Oakley Senior Center at 215 2nd St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags.
Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting
Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.
Widow and Widower Grief Support Group
A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.
The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity:
June 22, 6:53 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped in the parking lot of the Amazon warehouse in Oakley.
June 22, 8:41 a.m. A case of shoplifting was reported at the Ace Hardware in Oakley.
June 22, 9:18 a.m. A civil problem was reported at the 900 block on Pendleton Court.
June 22, 9:38 a.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the Oakley Police Department
June 22, 12:27 p.m. A grand theft from a vehicle was reported at the 400 block on Shannon Way.
June 22, 4:12 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Hazelnut Lane/Macadamia Lane.
June 22, 5:51 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 100 block on Davisco Drive.
June 22, 7:55 p.m. A case of civil harassment was reported at the 5000 block on Fernwood Court.
June 22, 8:00 p.m. A case of harassment was reported at the 3800 block on Marsh Way.
June 22, 10:58 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Empire Avenue/Carpenter Road.
June 23, 8:27 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Brownstone Road/Sil-
verspur Lane.
June 23, 8:54 a.m. A welfare check was conducted at the 6000 block on Everlasting Way.
June 23, 10:32 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 5400 block on Sunset Meadows Lane.
June 23, 10:44 a.m. A domestic violation was reported at the Oakley Police Department.
June 23, 11:29 a.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported at the 5000 block on Fernwood Court.
June 23, 12:36 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at Delta Scrap and Salvage in Oakley.
June 23, 12:57 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported at the 300 block on Big Bear Court.
June 23, 1:15 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 1200 block on Kay Lane
June 23, 2:31 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Tate Lane/Live Oak Avenue.
June 23, 2:48 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Wildcat Way/Gardenia Avenue.
June 23, 4:22 p.m. A welfare check was conducted on Gamay Drive/Teakwood Court.
June 23, 4:26 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 1300 block
on Gamay Circle.
June 23, 4:59 p.m. An arrest warrant was served on Main Street/Bridgehead Road.
June 23, 9:58 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 300 block on 2nd Street.
June 23, 11:01 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the 600 block on Miller Drive.
June 23, 11:38 p.m. A case of brandishing a weapon was reported at the 10 block on Eleven Oak.
June 24, 12:24 a.m. A hit and run misdemeanor was reported on Main Street/ Laurel Road.
June 24, 8:45 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on Laurel Road/Meadows Lane.
June 24, 9:56 a.m. A petty theft was reported at the 6400 block on Sellers Avenue.
June 24, 10:10 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported at the 20 block on Calisesi Court.
June 24, 10:39 a.m. A trespasser was reported at the Lucky in Oakley.
June 24, 1:05 p.m. An accident with injuries was reported on O’Hara Avenue/Carpenter Road.
June 24, 1:58 p.m. A juvenile disturbance was reported at Koda Dog Park in Oakley.
June 24, 3:28 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Picasso Drive/Frank Hengel Way.
June 24, 4:23 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the Autozone in Oakley.
June 24, 7:55 p.m. A public nuisance was reported at the 300 block on Lakespring Place.
June 24, 8:53 p.m. A grand theft was reported at the 100 block on E. Acme Street.
June 24, 9:46 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Holmes Road/ Laurel Road.
June 24, 10:11 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Vineyard Drive/ Carpenter Road.
June 24, 10:28 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Bordeaux Drive/Chianti Way.
June 24, 10:29 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were ported on Zinfandel Drive/ Rhine Way.
June 24, 11:33 p.m. A case of brandishing a weapon was reported at the 500 block on 2nd Street.
June 21, 2:19 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the 2300 block on Buchanan Road.
June 21, 3:21 a.m. A traffic accident with injuries was reported at the 2900 block on Rio Grande Drive.
By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer
The Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society is hosting their annual Holy Ghost Festival next Sunday, July 16, at the Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost hall at 520 Second St. in Oakley.
The celebration will honor Queen Isabel and the Holy Ghost, and will consist of a parade at 8:30 a.m. to start the morning, followed by an hour-long Mass at 10 a.m. at
Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, 971 O’Hara Ave.
After the Mass, the society will serve sopas (bread and meat in a beef broth) to the public and there will be an auction.
There will also be a performance by Portuguese Folklore group Rancho Folclórico “Saudades do Ribatejo” after the serving of the Sopas and a Bazaar, Sweet Bread, Tremoço, Linguiça & Bifana Sandwich sales throughout the day.
The Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society is a nonprofit organization that dates to Oakley’s first festival back in 1927.
According to the Flor do Oakley’s website, the society hosts the festival as part of the “Portuguese tradition of celebrating the Holy Ghost and the blessings it
brought upon the people of Portugal dating back to the time of Queen Isabel of the 13th century.”
The festival is one tradition. It originated centuries ago in the Azores, and it is one way Portugese-Americans have kept their heritage alive, passing such traditions through generations, according to the Library of Congress.
The feast proclaims the faith of the Portuguese and their devotion to the Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity. For each of the seven Saturdays leading up to the Feast, known as “Domingas,” a different historical or religious figure is honored, according to the library’s website.
You can find more information about the Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society at www.flordooakley.com
Dukellis Real Estate in Brentwood is a family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage providing residential services, including listing, selling and relocation referrals.
Mary Jane Dukellis and Lisa Dukellis-Mitchener share a passion for real estate, and love seeing their clients smile when they find just the right home for them.
They prioritize their clients’ wishes and best interests,
which they assess by asking pertinent questions and listening carefully, and are diligent in securing clients’ qualifications to purchase a property within their desired price range.
The company, which belongs to three property listing services, focuses on seniors and first-time home buyers, with some of its business coming from referrals.
As members of state and national Realtors’
associations, Dukellis Real Estate has the latest information from the legislature as well as the economic outlook of the housing market.
For more information, call Mary Jane Dukellis at 925-948-5191, email her at maryjane@dukellis.com or Lisa at 925-775-8060 email Lisa@dukellis.com. Visit their website at www.dukellis.com.
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Cathy Little*
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Patricia Lyday
Cynthia MacDermott
James Martin
Michele McCaffrey
Lynne McCall
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Dear Brentwood community: As the Rotary Club of Brentwood enters its 75th year of serving our city, I wanted to share how proud I am to be a member.
We meet every Monday for lunch to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. More importantly, the connections we make lead to amazing results in the primary objective for which we come together: to serve. In the last 12 months, your local Rotary club members have:
• Helped 25 local families with back-toschool shopping
• Regularly helped seniors with home maintenance projects
• Cleaned up Marsh Creek
• Awarded $12,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors
• Cleaned up Deer Ridge
• Planted trees at Miwok Park
• Recognized 20 LUHSD Students of the quarter
• Initiated an internship program that gave work experience to local high school students
• Served hot dogs at Brentwood Elementary, Heritage High, Independence High, Krey Elementary, Liberty High, and Garin Elementary
• Served pancakes at Edna Hill Middle, Adams Middle, Heritage High, and Mary Casey Black Elementary
• Distributed dictionaries to 1,200 local third graders
• Volunteered at the Turkey Trot, East Contra Costa Historical Society barbecue, PAL Tamale Festival, John Marsh Historic Trust open house, Brentwood Chamber’s La Gran Fiesta, Brentwood Regional Community Chest distribution, Odyssey of the Mind state finals, Delta Harvest Run, Downtown Business Coalition’s Oktoberfest and the Senior Health & Resource Fair
• Led a successful $15,000 grant to provide modular desks, storage units, and STEM kits for Village Community Resource Center
• Served lunch to local first responders in honor of 9/11
• Sponsored our third annual Youth Poster Contest
• Donated $29,000 to the global fight to eradicate polio
• Donated $28,000 to Rotary International’s foundation for worldwide causes
• Sponsored student service clubs at Liberty and Heritage High Schools, and Los Medanos College
• Recognized 48 BUSD students who performed at least 15 hours of community service
• Awarded grants to Adventure Therapy Foundation, Mothers of Brentwood, Boy Scouts, Elderly Wish Foundation, Pillars of Hope, Rotacare, and others
• Distributed wheelchairs in Guatemala and Uganda
• Built a home for a family in Mexico
And the best is yet to come as we look forward to the leadership of our presidentelect, Julie Deck.
Dan Torres, President Brentwood
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Thank you so much for all the hard work and effort that went into the July 1 Summer Fest.
It was wonderful to see so many people and families enjoy the day. Oakley still maintains the feel and joy of a small town. The Recreation Dept. workers and volunteers were outstanding as they ran around all day in the over 100-degree heat. The police and EMTs constantly walked around in full uniform while looking out for everyone.
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The Heritage High Air Force Junior ROTC was selected as a Distinguished Unit with Merit.
This year, only 12 percent of the 850 Air Force JROTC high schools across the United States and at selected schools in Europe, in the Pacific, and in Puerto Rico were recognized with the honor.
Worldwide enrollment includes more than 100,000 cadets who do more than 1 million hours of community service each year. This award recognizes Air Force JROTC units that have performed well above and beyond normal expectations, and that have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the Air Force JROTC citizen development mission for America.
The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets from the Liberty Union High School District earned an overall
The Shady Ladies of Summerset III happily celebrated Evelyn Kramer’s 100th birthday on Wednesday, June 21, at the Brentwood Golf Club. Evelyn is the epitome of a lady with a zest for life, full of friends, family, music and playing bridge and Mahjong. Congratulations.
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unit-assessment rating of “Exceeds Standards” – the highest rating attainable –during the unit evaluation in February.
The Heritage instructors are Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barrett Morris and MSgt. (Ret.) Rebecca Pash.
The objectives of the Air Force JROTC program are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and leadership; promote community service; instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline through character education, and to provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. Air Force JROTC is not a recruiting organization, and military service is not a requirement for enrollment in the program.
Enrollment is voluntary and open to high school students from Freedom, Liberty, and Heritage High School.
For information, call the Air Force JROTC department at Heritage High School, 925-634-0037.
A flock of sheep take a nap in the shade of a large tree at the former Deer Ridge golf course. The sheep were brought in by the city to eat as much tall grass as they could in an effort to reduce the dangers of potential wildfires.Photo by Bob Beaudoin
Brentwood residents crowded the downtown area – lining up two and three people deep along the sidewalk in places – on the Fourth of July to celebrate with the city’s annual parade. This year’s parade had the largest turnout ever, according to City Manager Tim Ogden. The celebration started with the kid’s parade at 9:30 a.m. followed by the main event. This year’s parade had 40 entries. After the parade, downtown Brentwood remained blocked off to traffic in anticipation of the Brentwood Lions Club’s Carnique that afternoon to celebrate the city’s 75th anniversary.
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There was plenty of red, white, and blue as Antioch residents made their way to W. 2nd Street near City Hall for Antioch’s Independence Day parade and celebration on Tuesday.
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Pet Grooming, Spa and Boarding
Doggie Depot offers full-service and express grooming, nail care, pet bed laundry and spa packages. The friendly, talented staff is constantly upgrading its education through competitions, classes and seminars, providing your four-legged friends with new styles and trends. Doggie Depot is the leader of the pack in pet care, voted Best Pet Groomer for 20 years in a row.
Noah Nguyen and Tyler Peterson nabbed a huge scholarship one recent weekend before starting just their second year of high school.
The duo took on some of the best young fishermen in the country in the 14th annual High School Fishing National Championship at La Crosse, Wisconsin. They were 11th overall out of 393 teams in the national tournament, finished as the best California team, reached the world semifinals, and earned a combined $160,000 scholarship ($80,000 each) to Simpson University in Redding to continue fishing after graduating from Heritage.
They are part of East County Student Anglers Club, a high school bass fishing club in Brentwood that services the local high schools in the area.
Both Nguyen and Peterson qualified for the national tournament after winning the Major League Fishing High School Fishing Open in The Delta back in late April. They were led by Greg Sailee, the boat captain and a member of the Delta Bass Club.
“We caught a lot of fish that day (on The Delta),” Nguyen said.
At Nationals, the duo brought in six bass for a combined 18 pounds, 11 ounces in two of the three days, but fell just shy of reaching the final day as the duo of Blake and Caleb Edwards of Georgia’s North Paulding High School clinched the last spot on the final day at 18 pounds, 18 ounces, beating the young Heritage pair
by seven ounces.
Nguyen and Peterson were in second place after Day 1, bringing in a three-bass limit at 11 pounds, two ounces.
“The Mississippi River is similar to the Delta,” Sailee said. “So we had some advantages here. We knew how fish were going to set up in the current, but the Mississippi River doesn’t have fluctuating tides like we do.”
The team of three had a two-hour delay to launch on Day 1 as they were boat number 387 at the start of the tournament. So while the first boat left at 5:30 a.m, they didn’t launch until 7:30 a.m.
“We thought we were going to be at a disadvantage because you have so many boats in front of you who are going to be at your spot when you get there,” Sailee said. “We were fortunate no one was at our main primary area for that day.”
They added another seven pounds, nine ounces on Day 2. However, while heading out towards the main river channel in hopes to increase their three-bass weight and earn a spot in the top 10, their boat hit an underground rock and destroyed the propeller on the boat. Nobody was injured when the boat hit the rock.
“We probably lost really two and a half, three hours of good quality fish,” Sailee said.
“We’re disappointed about not making the top 10,” Nguyen said. “But it was a valuable lesson that you never know where the rocks are and how shallow it is on the Mississippi River.”
The Cambridge-Isanti of Minnesota duo Zachary Piescher and Cole Semler won the national championship with a final day weigh-in of 10 pounds, 12 ounces.
by Jake Menez Staff Writer
The Brentwood Police Activities League and Boards ‘N More in downtown Brentwood teamed up with skateboarding nonprofit Save Souls Skate Bowls for its inaugural Brentwood Skate Jam that involved giving away skateboards to local children.
Local foster children and children from the Brentwood school district received 27 new skateboards as well as other “goodies,” including skate gear, according to Jeff Altman, a consultant who helped organize the June 24 event. The free event at Brentwood Skate Park also featured music by local punk band Rattbastard and a demonstration by ATM Click team pro skater ‘Crusty.’
Save Souls Skate Bowls is a “non-profit organization dedicated to prevention of destructive behaviors and finding healthier alternatives for youth,” according to the Boards ‘N More website. Boards ‘N More owner Genevieve DiBartolo says that her shop at 320 Oak St. has been working with the nonprofit for a year or two.
The Skate Jam was “hopefully the first of many,” Altman said, adding that the Brentwood Police Activities League is looking into starting a free skateboard program that will take place on the first Saturday of every month.
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For the first time in East County Little League History, all three softball teams that were entered have won the District 4 All-Star tournaments. Pictured are the 8-10 team, lower right, managed by Tracey Crawford, the 10-12 team, top right (Little League) managed by Dan Longacre and the Senior team, above, managed by Dan Johnston. All the teams will continue their all-star journey in the Delta and NorCal brackets. For more information go to https://bit.ly/44Bd4Rf
Grupo L, a Corrido band at Liberty High School in Brentwood, recently was presented with a check for $2,000. The money came from one of the several Shop and Chill monthly community events, one of which was devoted to raising money to help the band buy instruments and music lessons, said Yvette Gomez of Chill Tea and Coffee. Gomez said she wanted to raise the money for the band for the “young kids who find comfort and safety at school and playing together.” The money will go to scholarships for the band members, as well as instruments and new equipment. If you would like to see Grupo L perform they will be playing in Brentwood City park at the La Gran Fiesta Hispanic Heritage event Saturday Sept. 9. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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Way In: Antioch CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alejandro Guzman. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Alejandro Guzman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/09/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/08/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
Publish Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0003423 The name of the business(es): BIG SKY LOGOS & EMBROIDERY Located at: 5204 BURBERRY COURT In: ELK GROVE, CA 95757, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CALIPRINTS, LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company,State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Signature of registrant: RICKIN PATEL, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/28/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/27/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0003338 The name of the business(es): IRENELETITOUT Located at: 4464 LONE TREE WAY #547 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Monica Irene Hall Austin. 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: Monica Austin, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/21/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617
Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.
Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File Number F-2023-0002918
The name(s) of the business(es): Techreup Located at 28310 Industrial Blvd Suite F In: Hayward CA, 94545 County of Alameda. Registrant(s): M&E investments, 1648 Century Oaks Dr, Brentwood CA 94513. This business is conducted by: A corporation
The registrant commenced to transact business on N/A M&E Investments S/ Emmanuel Marti, CFO Statement filed with the county clerk of Contra costa on 06/30/2023
Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003050 The name of the business(es):
1. WATSON FAMILY ENTERPRISES
2. WATSON GRAPHIC DESIGNS
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003509 The name of the business(es): Bear Edge Woodworking Located at: 15175 Byron Hwy, Byron CA In: Byron CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chantelle Leighton. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/30/2023. Signature of registrant: Chantelle Leighton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/30/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/29/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003284 The name of the business(es): Classy Nails And Spa Located at: 2430 Sand Creek Dr #D5 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tuyet Thi Bach Nguyen. 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: Tuyet Nguyen, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2023.
Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0002915 The name of the business(es): Mel’s Awesome Sauce Located at: 2397 Newport Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melissa Ashley Morrison. 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: Melissa Morrison, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/30/2028 Press No. 02-1273
Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.
Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003272 The name of the business(es): TASTE OF HOME Located at: 1210 Jasmine Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chandrani Shaw. 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: Chandrani Shaw, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/20/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003170 The name of the business(es):
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. f-2023-0002888 The name of the business(es): Turquoisewall construction Located at: 539 Stratford In: Brentwood, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hualiang Jiang. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/25/2023. Signature of registrant:
Hualiang Jiang, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/31/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/30/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003033 The name of the business(es): Driven Tutoring Located at: 229 W Country Club Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rachel Pulizzi. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/01/2023. Signature of registrant: Rachel Pulizzi, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: ROSARIO
B. SNEAD SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
PETITION OF: ROSARIO B. SNEAD CASE NUMBER: N23-1047 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner ROSARIO
B. SNEAD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ROSARIO
B. SNEAD b. aka ROSARIO BOLARDE
ter 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: 07/14/2023
Time: 9:00am 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: May 04 2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ISABEL KOLB, deceased CASE NUMBER P23-00753
3. WATSON FAMILY TRAVEL Located at: 6 ALMOND ST In: BRENTWOOD CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):
1. RICHARD WATSON
2. ANTONINA WATSON. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: ANTONINA WATSON, PARTY OF MARRIAGE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
1. TBI Evidence 2. TBIEvidenc e.com Located at: 5351 Neroly Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rick D Junnila. 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: Rick Junnila, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/13/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/12/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2023
SNEAD to Proposed Name: a. ROSARIO BOLARDE. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 08/11/2023
Time:
9:00 AM 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: June 08 2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273
Publish Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bleschianne Asuncion Genio SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bleschianne Asuncion Genio, Bleschianne Asuncion Genio CASE NUMBER: N230813 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner Bleschianne Asuncion Genio, Bleschianne Asuncion Genio filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bleschianne Asuncion Genio to Proposed Name: a. Chianne Asuncion. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this mat-
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ISABEL KOLB deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MICHELLE MCBEE in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: MICHELLE MCBEE be appointed as personal representa tive to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a.
Date: AUGUST 03, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM Dept: #30. b. Address of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representa tive as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0003412.The name of the business(es): Gotourglobal Located at: 874 Walsh Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Abraham OgunmakinwaCEO 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 N/A. Signature of registrant Abraham B.S. Ogunmakinwa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 27, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires Jun 26, 2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90760 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0003424 The name of the business(es): E & E Landscaping & Maintenance Located at: 4250 Sequoia Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Everado Lozano. This business is conducted by: An individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/22/2011.
Signature of registrant: Everado Lozano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/24/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90766 Publish dates: July 7,14, 21,28, 2023
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NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0003174 The name of the business(es): Los Mexicanos Family Market Inc Located at: 4701Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Los Mexicanos Family Market Inc. 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 06/13/2023. Signature of registrant: Bashar Saif Muflihi, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/12/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 90743 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2023.
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NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-00003150 The name of the business(es): All Nations Executive Security Training Services (A.N.E.S.T.S.) Located at: 722 WEST 11TH Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerry L. Lindsey. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/14/2023. Signature of registrant: Jerry L. Linsday, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/11/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90698 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0002855 The name of the business(es): Glorified Events Located at: 2 Alhambra Ct, Apt 2 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jamar Lebaron Lee. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/20/2023. Signature of registrant: Jamar Lee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 26, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/25/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 90647 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2023.
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-000305. The name of the business(es): All Nations Community Church Of God In Christ
Located at: 1088 Sycamore Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerry Louis Lindsey This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/14/2023. Signature of registrant: Jerry Louis Lindsey, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90704 Publish dates:
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
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NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003113 The name of the business(es): Minime’s Daycare Located at: 5164 Winterglen Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sandra Cardona. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/09/2023. Signature of registrant: Sandra Cardona, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/08/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90701 Publish dates:
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003140 The name of the business(es): Impeccable Cleaning Service Located at: 1808 Trembath St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brenda M Vasquez. 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: Brenda M Vasquez, CEO Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/11/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90697 Publish
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on July 13, 2023 at approx. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) 526-4580: Sandra Martinez, Tiffany Kimmons, Daniel Vega, Monique Williams, Corazon Fernandez, Sylvia Hernandez, Dot Amaral, Kaley Fields, Adriann Aguilar, Misha Peterson, Ciara Turner, Lisa Duge. Antioch Press No. 061617 90761 Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, 2023.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TS No. CA-19-866377-AB Order
No.: 191055921 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of
the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): APRIL F. MCKAY, NOT STATED Recorded: 8/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0254021-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California;
Date of Sale: 7/31/2023 at 9:00 AM
Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,024,683.64 The purported property address is: 4103 MOUNT ISABEL ROAD, ANTIOCH, CA 94531
Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-650-009
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-866377-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-866377-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.
Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA19-866377-AB IDSPub #0186627 6/30/2023 7/7/2023 7/14/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-161790744 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 2023.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TS No. CA-21-896506-JB Order No.: EOR20211124-3848152 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/1/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): EDWARD ELLIOTT, A SINGLE MAN
Recorded: 12/7/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0265199-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/18/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $328,824.95 The purported property address is: 146 Merrill Dr, Antioch, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065062-012-3 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 28, MAP OF BEEDE SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1, FILED AUGUST 22, 1951, MAP BOOK 44, PAGE 34, CONTRA CONSTA COUNTY RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-896506-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-896506-JB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of
the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA21-896506-JB IDSPub #0186401 6/23/2023 6/30/2023 7/7/2023 Antioch Press No. 02-1273 90699 Publish Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0002599
The name of the business(es): Chao’s Strawberry Farm Located at: 2600 B Walnut Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mahn Saechao. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/22/2023.
Signature of registrant: Mahn Saechao, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 12, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/11/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90653 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003123
The name of the business(es): Shamrock Tans LLC Located at: 1789 Wilde Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shamrock Tans LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liablity Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jan Courtney McWilliams, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/08/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90696 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003168
The name of the business(es): CALEXPORT COMPANY Located at: 2080 Rioja Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jairo Gutierrez Acevedo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/12/2023.
Signature of registrant: Jairo Acevedo, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/12/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90737 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003264
File No. F-2023-0002412
The name of the business(es): Somos Puro Mexico Located at: 204 Halloran Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Edgar Vladimir Alvarez Gutierrez. This business is conducted by: An General Partner. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.
Signature of registrant: Edgar Vladimir Alvarez Gutierrez-General Business . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/04/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90703 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0002436 The name of the business(es): Gluch Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon #200 In: San Ramon, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ashley Ellis. 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: Ashley Ellis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/4/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90738 Publish dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2023.
The name of the business(es): Law Office of Barbara A. Frantz Located at: 8091 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Barbara A Frantz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2004.
Signature of registrant: Barbara Frantz, individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/9/2028 Brentwood Press No. 021273 90776 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003382
The name of the business(es): Artista Creator Located at: 2200 Sand Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Adriana Vanessa Morales. 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: Adriana Morales, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/25/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90751 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0003524 The name of the business(es): Notarize
Me Located at: 980 Chamomile Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Denise W Arnold. 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: Denise Arnold. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires July 2, 2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90789 Publish dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-002908 The name of the business(es): CC Multiservice Located at: 1880 Fairview Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carlos Herminio Cavero. 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: Carlos Cavero, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 31, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/30/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90702 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-003134 The name of the business: ZERO 1 Located at: 11 Casey Glen Ct. In: Clayton, CA 94517, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Craig Dong 2. Leo Now. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Craig Dong, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2023 by Depty Clerk Expires 06/08/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90700 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
T.S. No. 102105-CA APN: 007-440002-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/26/2023 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0262571-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JAY ARANA AND VANESSA ARANA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER OUTSIDE NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 851 MONTEREY COURT, BRENT-
WOOD, CA 94513
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:
$751,042.45 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO PO-
TENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 102105-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NO-
TICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com,
using the file number assigned to this case 102105-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.
Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.
Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
FOR SALES INFORMATION:
(844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90708 Publish Dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. F-2023-0002803 The name of the business(es): Three Dogs Medical Located at: 123 Davisco Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Matthew Larsen. 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Matthew Larsen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 24,2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/23/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90655 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003035. The name of the business(es): NICE AND CLEAN AUTO DETAIL Located at: 120 West Bolton Rd. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jose Ricardo Alonso Arreola. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/30/2023. Signature of registrant: Jose R Alonso Arreola, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06-05-202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 90673 Publish dates: June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0003196 The name of the business(es): 2 Fast Motors Located at: 23 Da Vinci Court In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tayaeb Ahmed Hoseny. 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: Tayaeb Hoseny, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 14, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/13/2028 Oakley Press No. 030477 90739 Publish dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2023.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
APN: 037-400-040-4 FKA 037-400040 TS No: CA07001679-22-1
TO No: 220708420-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1).
The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 18, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On
July 31, 2023 at 09:00 AM, Auction. com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 22, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0039436-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by JENNIFER PEREZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST
The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1888 EAST SUMMERFIELD COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.\emspace The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $368,991.58 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders
If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for
this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001679-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.\emspace Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY
1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www.Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001679-22-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
Date: June 29, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001679-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300
By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0437194
To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/07/2023, 07/14/2023, 07/21/2023 Oakley Press No 03-0477 90779 Publish
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 2023.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
T.S. No.: 23-8739 Loan No.: ******4207 APN: 034-350-012-0
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/8/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held
by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Yanci Li, a Single Woman Duly
Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 4/19/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0117128 in book —, page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 8/3/2023 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $685,254.30 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4646 Winchester Drive Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 034-350-012-0
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.
If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 238739. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auc-
tion pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-8739 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
Date: 6/26/2023 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705
Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0436947
To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/07/2023, 07/14/2023, 07/21/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 90769 Publish
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 2023.
Fireworks from page 1
ConFire also battled a three-acre fire on Holub Lane in Antioch where ConFire officials say fireworks are suspected as the cause.
“Historically, Antioch has the highest number of incidents,” ConFire spokesman Steve Hill said.
Brentwood was no stranger to the results of illegal fireworks as well. Fireworks are suspected to be the culprit of an exterior fire at 254 Redhaven St. and of a quarter-acre grass-fire at the top of the road at American Way just across Adams Middle School. Both incidents happened after 10 p.m., almost an hour after the city’s drone show near City Park.
“We’ve been all over, from Brentwood to Antioch,” one firefighter at the scene on American Way said.
Brentwood Police received 30 calls between 8 p.m. and midnight regarding fireworks complaints, according to a public records request from the city.
In 2021, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors banned fireworks throughout the county citing the risks of serious injury and the risk of causing wildfires. Brentwood has banned them
Celebrate from page 1
said that city staff guessed that about 15,000 attendees throughout the day enjoyed the parade and Carnique.
Downtown was full of activity all day, beginning with the city’s annual Fourth of July parade in the morning. According to Ogden, it was the city’s biggest turnout ever for the annual parade.
Although the city had no activities planned between the parade’s end just before 11 a.m. and the start of Carinique, residents stayed in the area, some dining at the restaurants downtown and others riding bikes through the streets that remained closed off to traffic.
In addition to carnival games, Carnique also included food vendors on Second Street, serving barbecue, seafood and carnival favorites. There were also international flavors to represent Brentwood residents’ diverse backgrounds as well as fresh Brentwood corn from four of the local corn growers and roasted by the Rotary Club of Brentwood. Portions of food sales were donated to the Brentwood Lions Club as well as the Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund, according to Recreation Supervisor Amanda Chaney.
“This year’s Carnique was a perfect representation of the Brentwood Community coming together,” Thien Nguyen, a city staff liaison, said. “ From BUSD allowing the City use of Carnival Tents, LUHSD use of facilities and parking lots, local organizations running community games (including the Lions), Rotary selling corn and our other food vendors, downtown businesses and DBC’s partnership, and so many others the event was a success because of all involved.”
Carnique was originally a combination barbecue/carnival hosted by the Brentwood Lions Club for 35 years beginning in the late 1950s, Chaney said. The original event was a fundraiser for
since 2016, because city officials feared they might inadvertently set off wildfires and because of the expense, according to City Manager Tim Ogden.
“The only safe and sane approach to fireworks in Contra Costa County is not to use them,” Fire Chief Lewis Broschard said in a statement from ConFire last week. “In current high-fire-danger conditions, their use is nothing short of
irresponsible with the very real possibility of causing life- and property-threatening wildfires and maiming injuries.”
The Independence Day holiday comes at a time where the county as a whole is experiencing high-fire danger with vegetation fires occurring almost daily. Hill said it is worse this season due to the wet winter followed by a dry spring that resulted in weed and vegetation
growth throughout the county.
“It’s safe to say that with all the vegetation that’s on the ground because of the rain we’re going to have a challenging season,” Hill said.
Hill adds that ConFire “works throughout the year to prepare for the arrival of fire danger” and that they have “a lot of additional resources to be prepared for the anticipated fires that we would be required to respond to.”
“I think what’s different about this fire season is it’s probably going to be very challenging as we move through it because of all of the vegetation,” Hill said.
ConFire suggests using common sense and being careful in all outdoor activities considering the conditions of the ground and for property owners to remove weeds to create defensible space around their homes to protect their properties if a fire does occur.
Hill also suggests not using fireworks, especially near grassy areas.
“Don’t introduce fireworks at 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit into a tinderbox of dry vegetation,” he said.
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the Lions Club that featured carnival games, barbecue dinner, dancing, music, swimming, and a fireworks display. However, this year’s event skipped fireworks in favor of a drone show sponsored by Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning and the Downtown Brentwood Coalition. The show featured patriotic and Brentwood-themed animations, such as a depiction of the city’s 75th anniversary logo.
“I think what helped make this year’s event special was we worked hard to connect Brentwood’s past with its present,”
Brentwood celebrated the Fourth of July and the city’s 75th anniversary with the return of the Lions Club Carnique, an event that was first put on in the 1950s. It featured live bands, carnival games and a variety of food vendors.
Nguyen said of plans to bring back the event in the future. “I’d love to connect this event to our future by connecting this year’s celebration to Brentwood’s 100-Year Anniversary”.
For more information about Brentwood’s 75th anniversary, including a calendar of events through November, visit https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/government/city-manager/75th-anniversary/
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