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Vol. 23, No. 35

Hometown hero made his mark in the NFL

August 27, 2021

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School district addresses COVID cases

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

BRENTWOOD Floyd Reese, Liberty High graduate and former general manager of the Tennessee Titans NFL franchise , died on Saturday, Aug. 21, following a battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. Reese was a popular figure locally and despite a successful career with the NFL, never outgrew the love he had for his hometown. “He was the nicest guy you could ever know, and he never flaunted his athletic endeavors,” said friend and former coworker Jack England. “Even when he was with the Houston Oilers, he always had his ties in Brentwood and would come back and visit. Brentwood was his hometown and Brentwood did a lot for him see Reese page 22

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ing it easier and faster for cities to zone for multi-unit housing is a critical piece of the puzzle,” Wiener said in a statement. “This voluntary tool will help local governments throughout California fundamentally reshape their zoning in infill areas, and help our state climb out of the housing crisis we face. Today is a

BYRON The Byron Union School District (BUSD) cleared the air this week about a reported rise in COVID-19 cases in the district over the past two weeks. The case reports started coming in from Excelsior Middle School on Friday, Aug. 13, a day BUSD Superintendent Reyes Gauna had to be off-campus. By Monday, a COVID testing response team from Contra Costa County had been brought in to offer testing to the district and surrounding community. “From Monday to Thursday, they conducted over 500 individual rapid tests, and they are trained professionals certified to conduct these tests,” said Gauna. “This included parents and family members, and community members. Of the 500 individuals tested, 60 individuals tested positive. Of those 60, an estimated 38 were students. We are sharing all of this with parents.” Gauna further noted that the numbers could be inaccurate if someone did not report a COVID-19 case. Until Aug. 13, the district had very few positive cases. After last week’s tests, several classes were quarantined, including a class with only one positive case. “We did shut down a class with only one case,” said Guana. “I don’t want to blame anyone, but there was a miscommunication between the district and Public Health. ... We determined where the miscommunication may have been and we have corrected it. Since Wednesday, we are no longer closing classes. We are following a strict procedure that is outlined.” The testing site — located on the Excelsior

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Bills take aim at housing crisis “ California’s severe housing shortage requires many

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

REGIONAL The first of a pair of controversial Senate housing bills was passed Aug. 23 by the California State Assembly, and will likely go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature early next month. Senate Bill (SB) 10 is intended to diminish the impact of the state’s affordable housing crisis by increasing housing density in both urban and suburban neighborhoods. The legislation, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-11, allows local governments to approve the construction of small, multi-unit housing buildings in areas otherwise zoned for single-family homes. Apartment buildings with up to 10

strategies, and making it easier and faster for cities to zone for multi-unit housing is a critical piece of the puzzle

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Sen. Scott Wiener units can be approved and built if the parcel is located in close proximity to mass transit, or if the parcel is located in a developed urban area. The legislation also removes barriers to construction by waiving the requirement for a review under the California Environmental Quality Act . “California’s severe housing shortage requires many strategies, and mak-

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Mask discussion halts school board meeting by Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Union School District Board faced a delay during its monthly school board meeting on Aug. 18 when a group of community members interrupted proceedings to express their frustrations with the district’s policy regarding face coverings for students. A discussion item titled mask guidance was placed on the agenda for the meeting based on community suggestion. After a brief deliberation, the board opted to maintain the status quo and its mask mandate, causing some in attendance to shout insults, expletives and threats to vote the board out in its entirety. The uproar resulted in the board choosing to briefly recess the meeting before it continued uninterrupted. Some of the concerned parents had the opportunity to express their opinions

earlier during the public comment portion of the meeting. “Kids at large have been spared from the effects of COVID. This should be celebrated,” a speaker who identified herself as Jackie Larson was heard saying. “Instead we are implementing and following mandates that do not support that science.” The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that over 15 % of those infected with COVID have been children, with over 4.5 million reported cases since the start of the pandemic. Cases in children are on the rise with a 7 % increase in the number of cases just

in the two-week period from Aug. 5-19. Although less than 2% of reported cases in children result in hospitalization according to the AAP, the organization acknowledges that the data backing up that claim is extremely limited, with only 23 states and New York City reporting their hospitalization rate. Some of those states, such as Florida, have not updated their numbers since June. The school board has remained firm in its decision to maintain a mask mandate for students and staff in spite of vocal opposition from some members of the community. “This goes against state law,” Superintendent Dana Eaton explained of the push

to allow parents to decide if their children will wear a mask to school. “Staff and board members would be potentially civilly and criminally liable if they went against the state law around masks. ... Our district insurance would likely be void should someone become seriously ill.” A letter from the school district’s attorney was included in the board packet for the Aug. 18 meeting. “At this time, we recommend compliance with the [California Department of Public Health] guidance to avoid the potential for liability,” the letter reads in part. “The CDPH mask guidance is a legal mandate...California’s Emergency Services Act states that the governor may make orders to carry out the act, and that those orders ‘shall have the force and effect of law.’” The analysis that concludes the letter from the attorney includes a list of consesee Disruption page 12

1 dead, 2 injured in Brentwood shooting BRENTWOOD Three people were shot, including one fatally, on Brentwood Boulevard in an unincorporated section of the city on Aug. 24, according to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responding to reports of shots fired found two unidentified gunshot victims in front of a residence in the 10200 block of Brentwood Blvd, and a third gun-

shot victim on the property, at about 4:20 p.m, according to a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office news release. The two victims found in front of the residence were transported to an undisclosed hospital for treatment of their wounds, while the third subject was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim’s names had not been released as of

press time. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 925-313-2600 or through Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 925-646-2441. Tips may also be emailed to tips@so.cccounty. us or left in an anonymous voice message at 866-846-3592. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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FDA approves first COVID-19 vaccine The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and will now be marketed as Comirnaty for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA)— used by the FDA during public health emergencies to provide access to medical products that may be effective in preventing, diagnosing or treating a disease, provided that the FDA determines that the known and potential benefits of a product, when used to prevent, diagnose or treat the disease, outweigh the known and potential risks of the product— including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Acting FDA

Commissioner Janet Woodcock. “While this and other vaccines have met the FDA’s rigorous, scientific standards for emergency use authorization, as the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, the public can be very confident that this vaccine meets the high standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality the FDA requires of an approved product.” Since Dec. 11, 2020, the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been available under EUA in individuals 16 years of age and older, and the authorization was expanded to include those 12 through 15 years of age on May 10, 2021. FDA-approved vaccines undergo the agency’s standard process for reviewing the quality, safety and effectiveness of medical products. For all vaccines, the FDA evaluates data and information included in the manufacturer’s submission of a biologics license application (BLA). A BLA is a comprehensive

document that is submitted to the agency providing very specific requirements. For Comirnaty, the BLA builds on the extensive data and information previously submitted that supported the EUA, such as preclinical and clinical data and information, as well as details of the manufacturing process, vaccine testing results to ensure vaccine quality and inspections of the sites where the vaccine is made. The agency conducts its own analyses of the information in the BLA to make sure the vaccine is safe and effective and meets the FDA’s standards for approval. Comirnaty contains messenger RNA (mRNA), a kind of genetic material. The mRNA is used by the body to make a mimic of one of the proteins in the virus that causes COVID-19. The result of a person receiving this vaccine is that their immune system will ultimately react defensively to the virus that causes COVID-19. The mRNA in Comirnaty is only pres-

ent in the body for a short time and is not incorporated into — nor does it alter — an individual’s genetic material. Comirnaty has the same formulation as the EUA vaccine and is administered as a series of two doses, three weeks apart. “Our scientific and medical experts conducted an incredibly thorough and thoughtful evaluation of this vaccine,” said Peter Marks, director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “We evaluated scientific data and information included in hundreds of thousands of pages, conducted our own analyses of Comirnaty’s safety and effectiveness and performed a detailed assessment of the manufacturing processes, including inspections of the manufacturing facilities. We have not lost sight that the COVID-19 public health crisis continues in the U.S. and that the public is counting on safe and effective vaccines.” For more information on the vaccine, visit https://bit.ly/3zgvB5S.

State alters some indoor gathering regulations by Jake Menez Staff Writer

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Nonprofit Seams to Help members, seen here with Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton (center), recently sewed and distributed 1,000 individual handcrafted mazes to students to help with the transition back into an in-person model of learning.

Seams to Help is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to using their passion for sewing as a form of community outreach. The organization came together in March 2020 in response to rising needs brought on by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandy Grossman-Morris and her group of volunteers originally stepped up to create fabric masks for health care workers to combat the need for personal protective gear at a time when it was in short supply. Once PPE became more readily available to health care professionals, the volunteers shifted their focus to other groups of essential workers, including those at the grocery store and post office. Grossman-Morris estimates the group sewed and distributed close to 12,000 masks. “There were some times we would work 15-hour days because the demand was so great,” she admitted. “But we were just so happy we could do something for our community on such a large scale.” When masks became widely available elsewhere, that didn’t stop the dedicated people at Seams to Help. Rather than be content with a job well done, they turned their focus to what the group of roughly 30 active volunteers refer to as “compassion projects.” These projects have included everything from pillowcases sent to

past school year. The students returning to school in the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) were among the first to receive some of the handcrafted mazes to help with the transition back into an in-person model of learning after spending most of last school year using a computer for remote learning and becoming accustomed to the tactile element of using a mouse and keyboard. In total 1,000 individual fidgets were donated to the district by Seams to Help. “We feel so fortunate to have community members like Sandy and her team reach out to support our students,”said Superintendent Dana Eaton. “They are an amazing, tireless group who does so much for so many.” Looking forward, the group has no plans of slowing down. Although they gather to provide resources to help other organizations, Seams to Help is also a resource in its own right, according to Grossman-Morris. It provides an outlet and sense of purpose for its members during a time when isolation and stagnation felt like the norm. The group gathers on the first Tuesday of every month to spend a few hours sewing for their next cause and helping to mend a sense of community for its members. More information about Seams to Help, including volunteer opportunities and a link to donate, can be found online at www.seamstohelp.org.

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Train collides with truck near Orwood Resort An Amtrak train carrying 50 passengers collided with a semi-truck near Orwood and Bixler roads in Brentwood just before 3 p.m. on Aug. 20, but no major injuries were reported, according to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. The train was traveling eastbound off of Orwood Road when it collided with a semi-truck loaded predominantly with tomatoes, said Steve Aubert, fire marshal with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. Of the 55 individuals involved in the incident—50 train passengers, four Amtrak employees and the truck driver—only one train passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries, Aubert said. The Amtrak train slowed for roughly half a mile after hitting the truck before coming to a stop, he added. There have been at least three collisions

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train collided with a truck in Orwood in May. Thirty-five Amtrak train passengers were injured when their train collided with a

big rig in Orwood in October 2011, and an Amtrak train hit a truck at a railroad crossing in Orwood in August 2015. The truck driver suffered serious injuries when he was ejected from the vehicle. A second passenger was critically injured when the truck flew into the air and landed on an individual relaxing in a raft on the water nearby. “This is a very rural area out here in unincorporated Brentwood,” Aubert said. “It is traveled quite frequently by the farming that goes on out here. There are no rail crossing gates or anything, so it is a tricky area. On top of that, the train itself is able to go up to 80 mph down a single stretch right in this immediate area, so there is not much air for any misgivings to go on.” The scene was turned over to BNSF Railway and Amtrak at around 5:30 p.m. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Sometimes a person chases music and sometimes the music calls to the person. This is particularly true for Brian Altman, a producer, composer and sound engineer in Brentwood. In January 2021, Altman began building a commercial recording studio on First

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“YOY” stands for, “year-over-year.” This is a very common method to illustrate trends. It can be very helpful in a normal situation. For example, if you were to compare this year’s SF Giants professional baseball team to last year’s, you will see improvements in most of the important categories – wins, runs, etc. However, I would strongly urge you to ignore nearly all 2020-21 YOY financial numbers because 2020 was such an odd year due to COVID. For example, when we went into lockdowns, many businesses closed temporarily (some permanently) and unemployment numbers skyrocketed as never before. The gross domestic product of the United States (GDP) dropped at a historic rate. Corporate earnings dropped tremendously, which means that the closely-watched figure of earnings-per-share also dropped tremendously. Once the lockdowns were relaxed, many of the above numbers skyrocketed back up as never before. I heard one report that the earnings-per-share for the companies that make up the S&P 500 were up 225% this year compared

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January 12, 1947 – August 12, 2021 Mario Camilli passed away on Aug. 12 after a long battle with kidney failure. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit and loving heart. Mario was born in Oakland to Joseph (Alex) and Mary Lou Camilli. He graduated from Albany High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1964. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and served in the Vietnam War until 1967. After the service, Mario became a Berkeley police officer. After a few short years, he witnessed a police shooting and quickly realized this was not the profession for him. He began selling life insurance for Western and Southern Life. After 10 years, he began his career with AAA as a salesman. He retired from AAA in 2011 after 32 years. Mario’s true passion was coaching youth football. He started coaching Antioch Youth Football (AYF) in 1986. A few years later, he decided to start a youth football program in the Brentwood/Oakley area. He founded East County Youth Football and Cheer (ECYF) in 1990; they played their first season in 1991. Mario devoted all of his free time to this program for over 25 years, coaching all four levels and attending cheer events and competitions. He struggled turning over control as his health declined, but he remained involved as long as he could, even if it meant watching games from the sidelines. He was very proud of the accomplishments, awards and championships ECYF won through the years. He will always be the heart and soul of ECYF. Mario is survived by his wife, Gale; devoted children Judi Graves (Donny) of

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Brentwood, Mario Camilli and Alex Camilli of Oakley and Cheryl Woolworth of Oakland, and grandchildren Jordan and Amanda Graves of Brentwood and Asha Jackson of Oakland. He is also survived by his brothers Joe Camilli (Cathy) of Discovery Bay, Eduardo Camilli (Jacqueline) of Parrish, Florida and sister Nina Hood (Robin) of Sonora and “Pops,” Dennis Capas of Sonora. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mary Lou Capas in 2005. His generous loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Friends and family are invited to Higgins Funeral Home, 1310 A Street in Antioch, on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, for visitation from 10 to 10:30 a.m, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak View Cemetery in Antioch.

November 17, 1952 – July 22, 2021 Gregory S. Domasig went home to be with the Lord on July 22. Greg is survived by his wife, Patty, family and many friends. He was a retired Marine sergeant. He served in the Marines for over 26 years. He was also a graduate of ASID. He enjoyed serving the Lord in many ministries at Golden Hills Community Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood on Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, in Dixon on Sept. 6. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to Golden Hills Community Church.

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Bay Point Community All-N-One Inc., in partnership with various organizations and sponsors, will host its annual backpack giveaway on Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 204 Bailey Road in Bay Point. For more information, call 925-812-2939 or 925-204-8595.

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Thursday, Sept. 9 Discovery Bay Food Truck Roundup

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a food truck roundup at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Discovery Bay Marina, 5901 Marina Road, Suite 1. The event will feature music, vendors, food trucks and delicious desserts. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the marina’s grassy area. Boat parking will also be available. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2W9VwOh. Vendors interested in participating may also contact chamber@discoverybaychamber.org or Cindy at 925-513 4175.

Sunday, Sept. 12 East Contra Costa Historical Society Drive-Thru Barbecue

The COVID-19 safe drive-thru event will take place on Sept. 12 between 2 and 4 p.m. A tri-tip dinner with local produce will be served. In order to avoid traffic congestion, the meals will be available by surname at select times. The cost is $25. For complete information, visit https:// eastcontracostahistory.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 15 Red Cross Blood Drive

Byron Delta Lions Club is hosting a Red Cross blood drive all day on Sept. 15 at St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo in Byron. Please call 925-437-5694 to sign up.

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Oakley 4-H Club

The Oakley 4-H club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@ contracosta4h.org.

ADOS Bay Area Online Meet-Up

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

East County Resource Coalition

A host of community organizations visit Bay Point each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer free services to folks in need. The event, held at 204 Bailey Road, features Bay Church mobile showers, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Contra Costa Health Services and many other organizations. For more information, or to

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Friday Night Music on the Delta

A free concert series is held every Friday on 2nd Street in Antioch, next to the Solid Rock Cafe, from 5 to 10 p.m. Contra Costa County artists from a variety of genres will be featured. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. For more information, visit https://m. facebook.com/AntiochDeltaMusic/.

English as a Second Language Morning Class

Liberty Adult Education’s English as a second language beginner level class is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The classes and resources are free and take place at the Liberty Adult Community Education Center, 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. For more information or to register, visit https:// libertyadulted.org or call 925-634-2565.

East County NAACP Branch General Meeting

The East County NAACP branch general meeting is held every fourth Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. The NAACP is one of the oldest and boldest civil rights organizations advocating for the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all people. The East County branch features several committees, including labor/industries, veterans affairs, religious affairs, membership, political action and legal redress. The Zoom meeting link is https:// zoom.us/j/98678340346?pwd=dXhHM2RQWFhv bFVHdDRsMGsrajZFdz09. The Zoom meeting ID is 986-7834-0346 and the password is 765332. For more information, visit www.naacp.org.

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The nonprofit Opportunity Junction offers career counselors remotely to help folks take the steps to get back into the job market. Some of the services offered include goal review, employment matching services, job training, resume help, interview preparation and job placement assistance. Other services include financial coaching, credit repair and debt counseling. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3kGA8u8.

The Artisan Makers Market

The Makers Boulevard, an artisan makers market, is held on the third Saturday of every month, in the heart of downtown Brentwood, adjacent to the farmers market, from 8 a.m. to noon. The free event features over 40 local makers, entertainment, family fun and kids’ activities. For more information about the event, visit Instagram and Facebook @themakersboulevard.

Visit the East Contra Costa Historical Museum

The East Contra Costa Historical Museum collects, maintains, preserves and protects historical artifacts and information of cultural and historic value related to the area of East Contra Costa County. The museum is open for free visits on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. The Byer-Nail House is currently closed for restoration of windows throughout the house, but all other areas of the museum are open for public visits. For more information, visit https://eastcontracostahistory.org.

Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza until April 1, 2022. The events, scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m, will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and possibly a beer truck or beer garden. Event officials say that when COVID restrictions have eased, other family-friendly activities will recommence, such as free face-painting for kids.

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Editor: I currently have one child attending Liberty HS, but I have had a total of five children attend schools in both BUSD and LUSD. It is very disappointing to see that the Brentwood City Council denied this plan for a new private school. Our public schools are completely overcrowded. I did not see any plausible, logical reason for the denial. It can’t be because a school would cause traffic or parking delays. If that is the reason, then there is a double standard within the City Council. The number of developments, both residential and commercial, don’t help to add to both the traffic congestion and the crime????? Really! What is the REAL reason??? Kathleen Goodwin Brentwood

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For nearly a decade, Heritage’s girls tennis team has dominated Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) play. If that’s to continue when the league schedule gets underway this season, it will be with a team featuring a lot of new faces. The Patriots lost 12 seniors from last season’s team. Additionally, Beth Hill is in her first season as head coach, though she’s not new to the program, having served as an assistant for the past few seasons. Hill is experienced in the sport — she played in high school, intramural in college and has been playing Adult League tennis with the United States Tennis Association since 2010. Hill hopes this year’s team will continue to follow the example set by previous teams — in tennis, but also, especially, in the classroom. “Our first goal will always be to strive for academic excellence,” Hill said. “Last season we had over a 4.0 GPA average for the varsity girls, and JV girls was very close to a 4.0 as well. Another goal this

Heritage High School’s Erin Crane, seen here last season, will lead the Patriots tennis team this season.

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season is to defend our BVAL league title. It will be hard work, but these girls are ready to put the work in, on and off the courts.”

The Patriots lost a lot of members to graduation, but the cupboard isn’t exactly bare. While Hill wasn’t sure what kind of numbers she would have due to the ongo-

ing pandemic, more players than she expected came out. And Heritage isn’t just see Tennis page 16

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Logan Vane, 3, of Oakley tried his hand at fishing during an annual kids fishing derby in Oakley in 2018. The city is hosting a virtual version of the event this year. Press file photo

Kids virtual fishing derby is underway in Oakley The city of Oakley’s annual kids’ fishing derby has virtually returned for children ages 2 to 15. The modified derby allows for children to fish anywhere permissible by law between Monday, Aug. 23 through Tuesday, Sept.7. The requirements are simply to catch a fish during that time period, snap a photo and register at www.oakleyinfo.com. All photos must be submitted by Tuesday, Sept.7. This will be the 18th year Oakley has held the derby, and the second year it has moved to a more socially distanced event amid pandemic concerns. “In a typical year there are around

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he Liberty High School girls varsity and junior varsity teams traveled to Campolindo High School in Moraga last weekend to compete in the first tournament of the season. Both teams made a strong showing, but were unable to secure a win against their opponents. After an abbreviated six-week season played in April and May earlier this year, the new season is played in its traditional fall timeframe, and the teams look forward to a full and busy season.

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eritage High School running back Devon Rivers turns upfield during a recent scrimmage. All six Bay Valley Athletic League football teams open their regular-season schedules on Aug. 27. Heritage travels to Dublin; Freedom heads to Hayward; Antioch hosts Monte Vista; Liberty is at home against Bishop O’Dowd; Pittsburg hosts Serra; and Deer Valley welcomes Northgate. All games start at 7 p.m.

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against Liberty. Heritage will be on the road against the Pirates on Sept. 28, the Lions on Oct. 12, the Falcons on Oct. 19, the Panthers on Oct. 21 and the Wolverines on Oct. 26. The Patriots will also host the BVAL Tournament on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. But before the BVAL schedule gets going, Heritage will have a challenging preseason slate. Part of that will be the James Logan Tournament on Friday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 11. Hill expects to see stiff competition in those matches and tournaments. “We are looking forward to our preseason matches against some North Coast Section (NCS) caliber teams, as well as the Logan Tournament in September,” the coach said. “It is great to see our girls raise their level of play against these tough teams.” Whether the Patriots will continue to dominate the BVAL remains to be seen. But regardless, Hill hopes that the love of tennis that she’s had for so long will rub off on the players. “I love the sport of tennis and am passionate to share my love of the game with the kids,” she said. “I have been an assistant coach for a few seasons and was excited for the opportunity to step up and take over the head coaching spot.”

big in numbers — the Patriots also have plenty of experience. Seniors Erin Crane and Natasha Siao occupy the top two spots in the singles lineup. Junior Alana Chicane is the No. 3 singles player. The doubles lineup is considerably younger. The No. 2 spot in doubles is held by a pair of seniors, Ify Chidi and Kate Rivera. But the No. 1 doubles team features two freshmen, Chanelle Nau and Katti Wallace. The No. 3 doubles team includes another freshman, Ava Migliano, who is partnered with junior Kalissa Root. “I am hoping to see the girls grow in their tennis game,” Hill said. “Whether they are new to tennis and learning the basics or one of our seasoned players, we hope to bring out the best in all of our players. Tennis is such a mental sport. We hope as coaches to help our players learn to be mentally tough and able to see what adjustments they need to make to improve their game.” The league season will get underway on Tuesday, Sept. 21, with a home match against Antioch. The Patriots will have home matches on Thursday, Sept. 23, against Deer Valley, Thursday, Sept. 30, against Freedom, Thursday, Oct. 14, against Pittsburg and Thursday, Oct. 28,

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ANTIOCH August 16, 12:12 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop was conducted that resulted in narcotics violations at Cavallo Road and Amber Drive. August 16, 2:33 a.m. A residential/vehicular shooting was reported at W 10th Street and Diamond Street. August 16, 7:00 a.m. A missing adult was reported at Le Conte Circle and Imperial Street. August 16, 10:20 a.m. A case of assault was reported at Mt. Goethe Court and Mokelumne Drive. August 16, 10:41 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Delta Fair Boulevard and Somersville Road. August 16, 1:14 p.m. A hit-and-run with injuries was reported at Auto Center Drive and Sycamore Drive. August 16, 1:19 p.m. A traffic accident that resulted in a drunk driver misdemeanor was reported at Davison Drive and Harbour Drive. August 16, 1:25 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Lone Tree Way and W. Tregallas Road. August 16, 2:10 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Delta Fair Boulevard and Somersville Road. August 16, 8:52 p.m. A strong-arm robbery was reported at Verne Roberts Circle and Pittsburg Antioch Highway. August 17, 3:44 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at Spanos Street and Springwood Way. August 17, 8:09 a.m. A case of residential burglary was reported at Hillcrest Avenue and Sunset Drive. August 17, 9:01 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted that resulted in weapons violations at Lemontree Way and Sycamore Drive. August 17, 11:00 a.m. A burglary was reported at E. Tregallas Road and Hillcrest Avenue. August 17, 1:32 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Sunset Drive and A Street.

August 18, 5:14 a.m. A case of vandalism and assault was reported at Alpha Way and E. 18th Street. August 18, 8:36 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported at Mokelumne Drive and Mt. Oso Court. August 18, 11:37 a.m. A case of commercial vandalism was reported at Somersville Road and Buchanan Road. August 18, 2:21 p.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Vallecito Way and Halfmoon Way. August 18, 5:57 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at Toyon Way and Longhorn Way. August 18, 9:40 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Crest Park Circle and Ridgeview Drive. August 19, 7:22 a.m. A case of brandishing and threats against a person was reported at Auto Center Drive and Sycamore Drive. August 19, 9:41 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at D Street and Putnam Street. August 19, 11:43 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at W. 13th Street and G Street. August 19, 5:43 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported at Slatten Ranch Road and Lone Tree Way. August 20, 1:38 a.m. A case of public intoxication was reported at W. 5th Street and C Street. August 20, 8:56 a.m. A case of commercial burglary was reported at Lone Tree Way and Canada Valley Road. August 20, 6:31 p.m. A case of assault was reported at L Street and Highway 4. August 20, 11:00 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported at Sycamore Drive and Dogwood Way. August 21, 1:37 a.m. A suspicious person stop was conducted that resulted in narcotics violations at Somersville Road and Buchanan Road. August 21, 6:10 a.m. A case of grand theft was reported at Enea Way and Greenhall Way. August 21, 7:47 a.m. A case of vehicle burglary was reported at Jenifer Court and Stapleton Drive.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 7, 2021, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-005) to obtain a Type-41 ABC license for beer sales and onsite consumption associated with the Pine Street Country Club. The project site is located at 8300 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite C (APN 013-060-015). This project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities. The proposed use is interior to the existing building and involves negligible or no expansion of any existing or former use. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. Applicant: R Caton Enterprises Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Sarah Yuwiler [(925) 516-5136 or syuwiler@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with the orders of the Contra Costa County Health Officer, the Executive Orders of the Governor, and the Emergency Orders of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Brentwood, said Planning Commission meeting will be conducted via Zoom; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca. gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *9, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *9 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email planning@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak Agenda Item #” and include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail While the County Health order to shelter at one’s place of residence is effective, public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until 5pm of the meeting will be: • distributed to the Planning Commission via email, • posted online for public inspection within one day following the meeting with the agenda packet, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86446 Publish Dates: August 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003993 The name of the business(es): 1. LASARAH’S PRAYER CLOSET 2. LASARAH’S ESSENTIALS Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd. Ste C-1, #136 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LASARAH LELA CHENEY. 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: LASARAH LELA CHENEY-OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/5/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86344 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

business name or names listed above on 7/19/2021. Signature of registrant: Christian Jesse Flores - Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/4/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86440 Publish dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2021.

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 916939-0772 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-18-846392-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-846392CL 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. 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 South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-846392-CL IDSPub #0174467 8/27/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86428 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2021.

of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/27/2021 at 1:30PM 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 accrued balance and other charges: $395,962.77 The purported property address is: 31 SELENA COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 072-151-007 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-19-871950-NJ. 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 auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-871950-NJ 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. 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-871950-NJ IDSPub #0174368

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004782 The name of the business(es): The Naturally Nourishing Chef Located at: 4506 Steed Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rebekah Fields. 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. SigFICTITIOUS BUSINESS nature of registrant: Rebekah Fields. This NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk File No. F-2021-0004330 The name of the of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2021 business: Rance Trucking Company by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/8/2026 Antioch Located at: 2201 Robles Dr In: Antioch, CA Press No. 02-1273 86386 Publish dates: 94509, is hereby registered by the follow- August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021. ing owner: Lee Edward Rance Jr. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE registrant commenced to transact busi- Pursuant to the California Self-Storage ness under the fictitious business name Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 et, Seq.), or names listed above on N/A. Signature the undersigned will sell at public auction of registrant: Lee Edward Rance Jr. This the self-storage unit contents, containing statement was filed with the County Clerk household and other goods, of the followof Contra Costa County on: July 15, 2021 by ing customers, for cash by CubeSmart to Deputy Clerk Expires 7/14/2026 Antioch satisfy a lien on September 9th, 2021, Press No. 06-1617 86313 Publish dates: at www.storagetreasures.com at or August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. after 10am: CubeSmart #5975 (925)5264580. 1790 Vineyard Dr. Antioch, Ca. - Roy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Faenetta Royce , Shannon R Martinez NAME STATEMENT , Brandi L Crittenden , Mellissa S LanFile No. F-2021-0004464 The name of the dreth. Purchases must be paid for at the business: In-Shape Health Clubs Located time of sale in CASH or CREDIT CARD at: 4099 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA only. Items are sold AS IS WHERE IS 94531, is hereby registered by the fol- and must be removed at the time of sale. lowing owner: In-Shape Solutions, LLC. CubeSmart reserves the right to refuse any This business is conducted by: A Limited bid or cancel auction. Publish Dates: Friday Liability Company, State of Organization: August 27th, 2021, Friday September 03, Delaware. The registrant commenced 2021. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86432. to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 3/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Sean TS No. CA-18-846392-CL Order No.: Maloney, CFO. This statement was filed DS7300-18004465 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT with the County Clerk of Contra Costa UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2007. County on: July 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Expires 7/22/2026 Antioch Press No. 06- PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC 1617 86354 Publish dates: August 13, 20, SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE 27, September 3, 2021. NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public FICTITIOUS BUSINESS auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, NAME STATEMENT cashier’s check drawn on a state or national File No. F-2021-0004502 The name of bank, check drawn by state or federal the business: Cervantes & Son Mainte- credit union, or a check drawn by a state nance Located at: 1407 G St In: Antioch, or federal savings and loan association, or CA 94509, is hereby registered by the savings association, or savings bank specifollowing owner: 1. Juan Miguel Cer- fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code vantes 2. Isidra Hernandez. This business and authorized to do business in this state, is conducted by: A Married Couple. The will be held by duly appointed trustee. The registrant commenced to transact busi- sale will be made, but without covenant ness under the fictitious business name or warranty, expressed or implied, regardor names listed above on 11/20/2020. ing title, possession, or encumbrances, Signature of registrant: Juan Miguel Cer- to pay the remaining principal sum of vantes, Isidra Hernandez. This statement the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra with interest and late charges thereon, as Costa County on: July 26, 2021 by Deputy provided in the note(s), advances, under Clerk Expires 7/25/2026 Antioch Press No. the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest 06-1617 86309 Publish dates: August 6, thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the 13, 20, 27, 2021. Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth NAME STATEMENT below. The amount may be greater on the File No. F-2021-0004528 The name of the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO business: Tank’s Processing Service BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Located at: 1305 Jacobsen St In: Antioch, Trustor(s): Dennis S Hayes and Janet L. CA 94509, is hereby registered by the fol- Hayes, husband and wife as joint tenants lowing owner: Greg Turner. This business is Recorded: 5/18/2007 as Instrument No. conducted by: An Individual. The registrant 2007-0146924-00 of Official Records in commenced to transact business under the the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA fictitious business name or names listed County, California; Date of Sale: 10/4/2021 above on 7/26/2021. Signature of reg- at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side istrant: Greg Turner. This statement was of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA County on: July 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and Expires 7/26/2026 Antioch Press No. 02- other charges: $475,037.55 The purported 1273 86320 Publish dates: August 6, 13, property address is: 2000 SUGAR PINE 20, 27, 2021. ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 051-400-008-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on NAME STATEMENT this property lien, you should understand File No. F-2021-0004544 The name of that there are risks involved in bidding at the business(es): Bite Me Confections a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Located at: 9 Rainier Lane In: Antioch, CA lien, not on the property itself. Placing the 94509, is hereby registered by the follow- highest bid at a trustee auction does not ing owner(s): Gillian Hope Flores. This busi- automatically entitle you to free and clear ness is conducted by: An Individual. The ownership of the property. You should also registrant commenced to transact busi- be aware that the lien being auctioned off ness under the fictitious business name may be a junior lien. If you are the highest or names listed above on N/A. Signature bidder at the auction, you are or may be of registrant: Gillian Flores - Owner. This responsible for paying off all liens senior to statement was filed with the County Clerk the lien being auctioned off, before you can of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2021 by receive clear title to the property. You are Deputy Clerk Expires 7/26/2026 Antioch encouraged to investigate the existence, Press No. 06-1617 86358 Publish dates: priority, and size of outstanding liens that August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021. may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ance company, either of which may charge NAME STATEMENT you a fee for this information. If you consult File No. F-2021-0004725 The name of the either of these resources, you should be business: Chanchis Resellz Located at: 9 aware that the same lender may hold more Rainier Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby than one mortgage or deed of trust on the registered by the following owner: Christian property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Jesse Flores. This business is conducted by: The sale date shown on this notice of sale An Individual. 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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-871950-NJ Order No.: 191172634-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/27/2006. 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 accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LOIS BROUSSARD, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 4/3/2006 as Instrument No. 20060102269-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder

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8/27/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 Antioch than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you Press No. 06-1617 86374 Publish Dates: think you may qualify as an “eligible tenAugust 27, September 3, 10, 2021. ant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or approNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE priate real estate professional immediately TS No. CA-19-874101-JB Order No.: FIN- for advice regarding this potential right 19001332 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disDEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/2016. UNLESS claims any liability for any incorrectness YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- of the property address or other common ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. designation, if any, shown herein. If no IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA- street address or other common designaTURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, tion is shown, directions to the location of YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public the property may be obtained by sending auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, a written request to the beneficiary within cashier’s check drawn on a state or national 10 days of the date of first publication of bank, check drawn by state or federal this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside credit union, or a check drawn by a state for any reason, including if the Trustee is or federal savings and loan association, or unable to convey title, the Purchaser at savings association, or savings bank speci- the sale shall be entitled only to a return fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code of the monies paid to the Trustee. This and authorized to do business in this state, shall be the Purchaser’s sole and excluwill be held by duly appointed trustee. The sive remedy. The purchaser shall have no sale will be made, but without covenant or further recourse against the Trustor, the warranty, expressed or implied, regarding Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you the remaining principal sum of the note(s) have previously been discharged through secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest bankruptcy, you may have been released of and late charges thereon, as provided in personal liability for this loan in which case the note(s), advances, under the terms of this letter is intended to exercise the note the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, holders right’s against the real property charges and expenses of the Trustee for only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporathe total amount (at the time of the initial tion 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, publication of the Notice of Sale) reason- CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE ably estimated to be set forth below. The information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 amount may be greater on the day of sale. Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Bryan 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: Briggs, a single man and Ola A. Blanton, CA-19-874101-JB IDSPub #0174405 a single woman, as joint tenants Recorded: 8/27/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 Antioch 8/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016- Press No. 06-1617 86398 Publish Dates: 0173588-00 of Official Records in the office August 27, September 3, 10, 2021. of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/28/2021 at 9:00 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill ComFOR CHANGE OF NAME munity Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Destinie LyPleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction. nette Lee SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORcom Room Amount of unpaid balance and NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court other charges: $331,030.10 The purported Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: property address is: 1123 W 18TH STREET, DESTINIE LYNETTE LEE CASE NUMBER: ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: N21-1136 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 074-321-017-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- 1. Petitioner Destinie Lynette Lee filed a DERS: If you are considering bidding on petition with this court for a decree changthis property lien, you should understand ing names as follows: Present Name: that there are risks involved in bidding at a. Destinie Lynette Lee to Proposed a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Name: Desirae Destinee Glass. 2. THE lien, not on the property itself. Placing the COURT ORDERS that all persons interested highest bid at a trustee auction does not in this matter shall appear before this court automatically entitle you to free and clear at the hearing indicated below to show ownership of the property. You should also cause, if any, why the petition for change be aware that the lien being auctioned off of name should not be granted. Any person may be a junior lien. If you are the highest objecting to the name changes described bidder at the auction, you are or may be above must file a written objection that responsible for paying off all liens senior to includes the reasons for the objection at the lien being auctioned off, before you can least two court days before the matter is receive clear title to the property. You are scheduled to be heard and must appear at encouraged to investigate the existence, the hearing to show cause why the petipriority, and size of outstanding liens that tion should not be granted. If no written may exist on this property by contacting objection is timely filed, the court may the county recorder’s office or a title insur- grant the petition without a hearing. NOance company, either of which may charge TICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/4/2021 you a fee for this information. If you consult Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 The address either of these resources, you should be of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. aware that the same lender may hold more A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be than one mortgage or deed of trust on the published at least once each week for four property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: successive weeks prior to the date set for The sale date shown on this notice of sale hearing on the petition in the following may be postponed one or more times by newspaper of general circulation, printed the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a in this county: Brentwood Press court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Date: August 17, 2021 Judge of the SupeCalifornia Civil Code. The law requires that rior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 information about trustee sale postpone- 86441 Publish Dates: August 27, Septemments be made available to you and to the ber 3, 10, 17, 2021. public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your FICTITIOUS BUSINESS sale date has been postponed, and, if apNAME STATEMENT plicable, the rescheduled time and date for File No. F-2021-0003611 The name of the sale of this property, you may call 800- the business(es): FIT4MOM East Contra 280-2832 for information regarding the Costa Located at: 612 Addington Court In: trustee’s sale or visit this internet website Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered http://www.qualityloan.com, using the by the following owner: East Contra Costa file number assigned to this foreclosure by Fitness, Inc. This business is conducted the Trustee: CA-19-874101-JB. Information by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: about postponements that are very short California. The registrant commenced in duration or that occur close in time to the to transact business under the fictitious scheduled sale may not immediately be re- business name or names listed above on flected in the telephone information or on 11/12/2018. Signature of registrant: Nicole the internet website. The best way to verify Shewey, President. This statement was postponement information is to attend the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You County on: June 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk may have a right to purchase this property Expires 6/14/2026 Brentwood Press No. after the trustee auction pursuant to Sec- 02-1273 86357 Publish dates: August 13, tion 2924m of the California Civil Code. If 20, 27, September 3, 2021. you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS last and highest bid placed at the trustee NAME STATEMENT auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you File No. F-2021-0003982 The name of the may be able to purchase the property if you business: 1. CHENEY’S HOMES R US 2. exceed the last and highest bid placed at CAUGHT UP Located at: 14560 San Pablo the trustee auction. There are three steps Ave In: San Pablo, CA 94806, is hereby to exercising this right of purchase. First, registered by the following owner: KING48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, DOM INVESTMENTS MINISTRIES INC. This you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this business is conducted by: A Corporation, internet website http://www.qualityloan. State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant com, using the file number assigned to this commenced to transact business under the foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-874101- fictitious business name or names listed JB to find the date on which the trustee’s above on N/A. Signature of registrant: sale was held, the amount of the last and Anthony Cheney-CEO (Chief Executive highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Officer). This statement was filed with Second, you must send a written notice the County Clerk of Contra Costa County of intent to place a bid so that the trustee on: July 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires receives it no more than 15 days after the 7/5/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a 86311 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, bid so that the trustee receives it no more 27, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004189 The name of the business: Sign Dreamers East County Ca Located at: 657 Big Bear Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sign Dreamers East County Ca LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/29/2021. Signature of registrant: Pamela Seto, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86355 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004483 The name of the business: California Boat Co. Located at: 5901 Marina Road, Suite 13-14 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): California Boat Company, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Darrell C Lamanna, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/22/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86292 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

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: Vilma Carrera - CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86371 Publish dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 15th day of September 2021, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Antrell Brown - Dining chairs, dining table, bedding, printer, flat screen, and office supplies. 2. Willie J. Lawson II - Helmet, toll box, air compressor, suitcase, chairs, tires, and shoes. 3. Dina Woods - Toys, vacuum, clothing, and exercise equipment. 4. Rodnesha Thomas - Ottoman, toys, bookcase, totes, baby carrier, and bedding. 5. Tashaunda Cottrell - Mini scooter, computer, bikes, computers, big screen, and stove. 6. Kellie Marshall - Toys, BBQ, suitcases, love seat, mirror, end table, air conditioner, and fishing rods. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 8/27/2021 and 9/3/2021 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86430 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 2021.

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): Laura D Kearney and, Luke Kearney, wife and husband Recorded: 7/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0218760-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/4/2021 at 1:30PM 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: $710,368.77 The purported property address is: 1741 CASTELLINA DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-420-0218 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-859761-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-859761CL 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. 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 South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19859761-CL IDSPub #0174468 8/27/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86433 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004198 The name of the business: Accuracy International Translation & Interpreting Located at: 3066 Naranja Drive In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bryan B. Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1996. Signature of registrant: Bryan B. Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86304 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004287 The name of the business: Rise Group Motors Located at: 1251 California Ave, Ste 300 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rise Group Motors Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/17/2021. Signature of registrant: Thai Pham - CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/13/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86312 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004388 The name of the business: Boujee Baskets & Beyond Located at: 2063 Main Street, #432 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rhonda Taylor. 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: Rhonda Taylor Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/19/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86333 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004434 The name of the business: My Artisan Self Located at: 601 Gracie Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: My Artisan Self LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michelle Mathat, President/Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/20/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86294 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 21, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004482 The name of the business: California Boat Company Located at: 5901 Marina Road, Suite 13-14 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): California Boat Company, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Darrell C. Lamanna, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/22/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86291 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004780 The name of the business(es): BDCI Public Adjusters Located at: 1261 Locust St # 12 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gregory McLendon. This business is conducted by: An FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual. The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious File No. F-2021-0004635 The name of the business name or names listed above on business: Diaz Flooring Located at: 278 8/9/2019. Signature of registrant: McLenWildberry Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is don, Gregory. This statement was filed with hereby registered by the following owner: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Manuel Diaz Coronado. This business is August 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires conducted by: An Individual. The registrant 8/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 commenced to transact business under the 86385 Publish dates: August 20, 27, Sepfictitious business name or names listed tember 3, 10, 2021. above on 8/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Manuel A. Diaz Coronado. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS was filed with the County Clerk of Contra NAME STATEMENT Costa County on: August 2, 2021 by Deputy File No. F-2021-0004853 The name of the Clerk Expires 8/1/2026 Brentwood Press business: J and P Handyman Service No. 02-1273 86383 Publish dates: August Located at: 1790 Premier Pl Apt A In: Con20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021. cord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jose L. Gorgonio FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Palacios. This business is conducted by: An NAME STATEMENT Individual. The registrant commenced to File No. F-2021-0004643 The name of the transact business under the fictitious busibusiness: A&A AUTO PARTS SALES AND ness name or names listed above on N/A. SERVICE Located at: 6240 Brentwood Blvd Signature of registrant: Jose Luis Gorgonio In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- Palacios. This statement was filed with the tered by the following owner(s): Tompkins County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: & Sons, Inc. This business is conducted August 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: 8/11/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 CA. The registrant commenced to transact 86390 Publish dates: August 20, 27, Sepbusiness under the fictitious business tember 3, 10, 2021. name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: GAR TOMPKINS-CEO. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August File No. F-2021-0004880 The name of the 3, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/2/2026 business: LoLo’s Kitchen Located at: 1218 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86392 Ironwood Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Publish dates: August 20, 27, September is hereby registered by the following 3, 10, 2021. owner(s): Angelo Calip Sr. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS commenced to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or names listed File No. F-2021-0004728 The name of the above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Anbusiness(es): Studio Six Staging LLC gelo Calip Sr. This statement was filed with Located at: 1145 2nd Street, Ste A #314 In: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered August 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires by the following owner(s): Studio Six Stag- 8/12/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ing LLC. This business is conducted by: A 86381 Publish dates: August 20, 27, SepLimited Liability Company, State of Orga- tember 3, 10, 2021. nization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business name or names listed above on NAME STATEMENT 8/5/21. Signature of registrant: Tuutanga File No. F-2021-0004885 The name of Taai. This statement was filed with the the business: RBC Consulting Located County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: at: 2389 Boulder St In: Brentwood, CA August 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 94513, is hereby registered by the fol8/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 lowing owner: Blair Gach. This business is 86384 Publish dates: August 20, 27, Sep- conducted by: An Individual. The registrant tember 3, 10, 2021. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above on 8/16/2021. Signature of NAME STATEMENT registrant: Blair Gach. This statement was File No. F-2021-0004733 The name of the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business(es): In The Clear Bookkeep- County on: August 16, 2021 by Deputy ing Located at: 3000 Bragdon Way In: Clerk Expires 8/15/2026 Brentwood Press Clayton, CA 94517, is hereby registered by No. 02-1273 86372 Publish dates: August the following owner(s): Kathryn Danielle 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021. Stewart. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to transact business under the fictitious NAME STATEMENT business name or names listed above on File No. F-2021-0004908 The name of 8/17/2020. Signature of registrant: Kath- the business(es): Kitchen Beast Mobile ryn Danielle Stewart - Owner. This state- Eats LLC Located at: 1431 Arlington Way ment was filed with the County Clerk of In: CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2021 by following owner(s): Kitchen Beast Mobile Deputy Clerk Expires 8/4/2026 Brentwood Eats LLC. This business is conducted by: A Press No. 02-1273 86375 Publish dates: Limited Liability Company, State of OrgaAugust 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021. nization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness name or names listed above on N/A. NAME STATEMENT Signature of registrant: Maria Avitabile. File No. F-2021-0004748 The name of the This statement was filed with the County business: 1. Prime Perf 2. Prime Im- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, ports 3. Bass Forest Located at: 1800 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/16/2026 Golden Bay # 100 In: San Ramon, CA Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86391 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- Publish dates: August 20, 27, September ing owner(s): Matthew Manley. This busi- 3, 10, 2021. ness is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT or names listed above on N/A. Signature File No. F-2021-0004947 The name of the of registrant: Matthew Manley. This state- business: LIFESTYLE BY LOLO Located at: ment was filed with the County Clerk of 15501 San Pablo, Ste G120 In: Richmond, CA Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2021 by 94806, is hereby registered by the followDeputy Clerk Expires 8/5/2026 Brentwood ing owner: Lori Ann Toney. This business is Press No. 02-1273 86387 Publish dates: conducted by: An Individual. The registrant August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on 12/18/2020. Signature of regisNAME STATEMENT trant: Lori Ann Toney. This statement was File No. F-2021-0004774 The name of the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business: STARBREAD-PITTSBURG Locat- County on: August 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk ed at: 2931 Harbor St, Suite J In: Pittsburg, Expires 8/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. CA 94565, is hereby registered by the fol- 02-1273 86437 Publish dates: August 27, lowing owner: Five Star Bakery Inc. This September 3, 10, 17, 2021.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 15th day of September 2021, at 11:45 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 4323200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: Denise Spiller - 10-Totes, Clothing, Golf Clubs, Furniture, Bags & Boxes. Monae M. Amons- 2- Kids Bikes, Totes, Glass Tops, & Pictures. Sara Alvarenga - Screen Print Equipment, Totes, Toys, Suitcases, Furniture, Vacuums & Pictures. Earline Walker - Collectables, Lamps, Storage Cabinets, 20+ Boxes. Stephanie M, Burton - Exercise equipment, 2 Boxes. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 08/27/2021 and on 09/03/2021 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86435 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 2021. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-859761-CL Order No.: DS7300-19003437 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2007. 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

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ris. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/17/21 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father must be served 30 days prior to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the hearing or proof of determination of FOR CHANGE OF NAME rights filed. Date: July 13, 2021 Judge of PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02Robert Clifford Jr SUPERIOR COURT OF 1273 86348 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 27, September 3, 2021. 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: John Robert Clifford Jr CASE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NUMBER: N21-1407 TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT PERSONS: 1. Petitioner John Robert Clif- File No. F-2021-0004600 The name of the ford Jr filed a petition with this court for a business: 1. Monsta Bear Fishing 2. decree changing names as follows: Pres- Monsta Bear LLC Located at: 1032 Warhol ent Name: a. John Robert Clifford Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby regJr b. AKA John Robert Clifford c. AKA istered by the following owner: Monsta John Keoni Clifford d. John R. Clif- Bear LLC. This business is conducted by: ford to Proposed Name: John Keoni A Limited Liability Company, State of OrKahapea. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all ganization. The registrant commenced to persons interested in this matter shall ap- transact business under the fictitious busipear before this court at the hearing indi- ness name or names listed above on N/A. cated below to show cause, if any, why the Signature of registrant: Kevin Rucker, CEO. petition for change of name should not be This statement was filed with the County granted. Any person objecting to the name Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, changes described above must file a writ- 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/29/2026 ten objection that includes the reasons for Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86293 Publish the objection at least two court days before dates: August 8, 13, 20, 27, 2021. the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition should not be granted. NAME STATEMENT If no written objection is timely filed, the File No. F-2021-0004759 The name of court may grant the petition without a the business: 1. WILD CHILDZ 2. WILD hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: CHILDZ PRESENTS Located at: 3053 Fran9/24/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. doras Cir In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby The address of the court is same as noted registered by the following owner: Dianna above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Pulver. This business is conducted by: An Cause shall be published at least once each Individual. The registrant commenced to week for four successive weeks prior to the transact business under the fictitious busidate set for hearing on the petition in the ness name or names listed above on N/A. following newspaper of general circula- Signature of registrant: Dianna Pulver. This tion, printed in this county: Brentwood statement was filed with the County Clerk Press of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2021 Date: July 21, 2021 Judge of the Superior by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/8/2026 Oakley Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86380 Press No. 02-1273 86388 Publish dates: Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2021. 10, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NAME STATEMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME File No. F-2021-0004890 The name of PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kim Chau the business(es): Made Cosmetics LLC Auyeung SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR- Located at: 181 Monet Dr In: Oakley, CA NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 94561, is hereby registered by the followCourt Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION ing owner(s): MADE COSMETICS LLC. This OF: Kim Chau Auyeung CASE NUMBER: business is conducted by: A Limited LiN21-1207 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: ability Company, State of Organization. The 1. Petitioner Kim Chau Auyeung filed a registrant commenced to transact busipetition with this court for a decree chang- ness under the fictitious business name ing names as follows: Present Name: or names listed above on N/A. Signature a. Kim Chau Auyeung to Proposed of registrant: Patricia Barreda-LoPiano, Name: Johnny Kim Chau Auyeung. 2. President. This statement was filed with THE COURT ORDERS that all persons inter- the County Clerk of Contra Costa County ested in this matter shall appear before on: August 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Exthis court at the hearing indicated below pires 8/15/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 to show cause, if any, why the petition for 86393 Publish dates: August 20, 27, Sepchange of name should not be granted. tember 3, 10, 2021. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written obFICTITIOUS BUSINESS jection that includes the reasons for the NAME STATEMENT objection at least two court days before File No. F-2021-0004895 The name of the the matter is scheduled to be heard and business: Kazshmere Located at: 1078 must appear at the hearing to show cause Clear Lake Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, why the petition should not be granted. is hereby registered by the following If no written objection is timely filed, the owner(s): Ollie Mae Smith. This business is court may grant the petition without a conducted by: An Individual. The registrant hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: commenced to transact business under the 9/28/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. fictitious business name or names listed The address of the court is same as noted above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ollie above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Mae Smith. This statement was filed with Cause shall be published at least once each the County Clerk of Contra Costa County week for four successive weeks prior to the on: August 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Exdate set for hearing on the petition in the pires 8/15/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 following newspaper of general circula- 86438 Publish dates: August 27, Septemtion, printed in this county: Brentwood ber 3, 10, 17, 2021. Press Date: 7/29/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86345 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tokoina Jackson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tokoina Jackson CASE NUMBER: N211334 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tokoina Jackson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Julian Damariay Clerk to Proposed Name: Julian Damariay Jackson-Har-

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and he was just a nice guy.” Reese’s family moved to Brentwood when he was an infant, and Reese grew up in East County. He met his wife, Sally, when the two attended kindergarten together. The couple graduated from Liberty in 1966 and stayed together through college, marrying in 1971. Sally recalled Reese’s parents deciding to buy him a car when he accepted his athletic scholarship to UCLA his senior year of high school. His mother told his father to find a used car in good condition, one that didn’t cost too much. Reese’s father came home with a brand-new 1966 Chevelle. “I don’t think my mother-in-law talked to my father-in-law for two months,” recalled Sally. “But Floyd loved that car. He washed it every day and waxed it every Sunday. He was so proud of that car, and his mom was so mad.” After graduating from UCLA, Bill Bristow hired Reese to teach PE at Edna Hill Middle School, where he met England and the two became friends. When the opportunity to help coach football at his alma mater was presented to Reese, England said he remembers encouraging his friend to take the job at UCLA, because “you never know what might come of it.” What came of it was 40 years as a coach and administrator for football

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Local legend Floyd Reese, speaking here as family and friends gathered to remember the life of Liberty High School icon Jack Ferrill last year, died this week at the age of 73. Reese, a Liberty graduate, played in the NFL and went on to become the general manager of the league’s Tennessee Titans. teams, including 12 years as general manager of the Tennessee Titans -– still the Houston Oilers when Reese began working for them. After working as an assistant coach at UCLA and Georgia Tech from 1971-1974, he moved onto work with the Detroit Lions in 1975, followed by the

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step in the right direction, and we must continue to build on this victory to end California’s housing crisis.” The legislation was easily passed by the Senate in June. Sen. Steve Glazer (D-7) voted in the bill’s favor. Glazer said he believes SB 10 gives local governments the opportunity to provide more housing to meet our state’s affordability crisis while still leaving discretion in the hands of locally elected officials. Assembly approval of SB 10 appeared less certain. Needing 41 votes to pass, it received 44. The bill’s passage sends it back to the Senate for approval of the amendments added by the Assembly. The bill will then go to the governor, who must sign it before the Sept. 10 end of the legislative session. “Legalizing small apartment buildings near transit and in urban infill areas reduces environmental impacts and slashes climate pollution,” said Brian Hanlon, CEO of California YIMBY, a sponsor of SB 10. “SB 10 will make it easier for cities across our state to approve these types of homes, and put us on track to more sustainable, affordable, inclusive communities.” Like SB 10, SB 9 is designed to improve the availability of affordable housing by allowing homeowners to split their single-family home lots and construct a duplex on each half of the parcel. Under SB 9, a single-family parcel could be reconfigured to support four housing units, though that number could actually be higher. In California, every homeowner has the right to build up to two accessory dwelling units (ADU) on their property. An ADU is a secondary housing unit on a single-family

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Middle School campus — was open to the public until Aug. 23, then closed to anyone but BUSD students and staff. Testing will now be done on an as-needed basis by district personnel. Gauna said student tests will only be administered with parental permission. “We respect our parents, and if they don’t want their child tested, we honor that,” he said. “We just ask that they work with us on the requirements.”

49ers, then the Minnesota Vikings and finally, the Houston Oilers in 1986. Reese worked in multiple positions with the Titans but is best known as the team’s general manager. During Reese’s time with them, the Titans made their only Super Bowl appearance in 2000. He

home parcel. SB 9 does not exclude ADUs from split lots. It is unclear if two ADUs can be added to a split parcel for a total of six housing units, or if two ADUs can be added to each half of the split parcel for a total of eight housing units on a single-family parcel. A recent amendment to SB 9 requires a homeowner requesting approval for a parcel split in accordance with SB 9 must sign an affidavit asserting that they will live in one of the units for at least three years. “This bill is about helping neighbors become part of the solution to address our state’s housing crisis and making our communities more inclusive to all,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, D-39, an author of the bill. “With SB 9, we’d have a chance to change that narrative and give working families more options, and more opportunities. For homeowners, the opportunity to create additional income or provide an aging parent a safe place to live near family. For renters, the opportunity to live in a neighborhood they couldn’t afford before or save up to buy a home of their own. This bill would open the door for more families to pursue the California Dream, and I’m appreciative to my colleagues for seeing its value and passing it today.” Livable California, a grassroots organization opposed to SB 9, points out a number of concerns with the legislation including the failure of the bill to accommodate the added strain on municipal resources like schools, water, parking, police, and fire and rescue services. SB 9 also eliminates the necessity for a CEQA review for development done under its auspices. Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-11) voted against SB 10 and opposes SB 9. He noted the bill takes zoning deci-

A student who has been exposed to a positive case will be asked to be tested. A negative test will allow them to return to class. If the student declines the test or tests positive, then they will need to begin a 10day quarantine. These updated procedures follow Contra Costa County Public Health Services’ (CCCPH) most recent guidelines and were implemented this week in BUSD. “This is the process that should have taken place on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, but we

was deservedly scheduled to be inducted into the Titans’ Ring of Honor this year for having amassed the most franchise wins for a general manager, totaling 111. He also served as an analyst and writer for ESPN and held executive positions within the NFL. Before playing in college, Reese got his start right in East County, where he was part of Liberty High School’s undefeated 1965 team. Coached by Jack Ferrill, Reese and his teammates finished a perfect 9-0 season against the odds, part of the reason he was able to go on to play for UCLA. “The last time I saw Floyd was at Jack Ferrill’s memorial and Floyd was one of the speakers,” recalled England. “After the ceremony, some of us got together and it was just like sitting together talking with friends, just old people getting together. Floyd had strong roots in Brentwood and he never forgot them. . . . He will be really missed.” In November of 2020, Reese was diagnosed with esophageal cancer that spread to his liver and stomach. He spent his last months at home with his family, celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with Sally in April. Reese is survived by Sally, their two sons and their families. A local celebration of life will be held once the family feels it is safe to gather in large groups. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

sions away from local agencies and puts them in the hands of the state. “Being a former local government official, I have never appreciated a heavy-handed approach requiring local governments to do things the state thinks it should do,” he said. “One size doesn’t always fit all in jurisdictions. (Zoning decisions) need to be at the discretion of local electeds and the community. For the state to tell people how, when and where to place their affordable housing, to me it’s very heavy-handed and inappropriate.” The mayors of Oakley and Brentwood, Sue Higgins and Joel Bryant, respectively, both sent letters to Atkins stating their opposition to SB 9 as it was presented. Both mayors expressed a variety of concerns including the open question pertaining to the addition of ADUs on split parcels. “While your desire to pursue a housing production proposal is appreciated, unfortunately, SB 9 as currently drafted would not spur much needed housing construction in a manner that supports local flexibility, decision-making and community input,” wrote Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins. “State-driven ministerial or by-right housing approval processes fail to recognize the extensive public engagement associated with developing and adopting zoning ordinances and housing elements that are certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.” As of press time, SB 9 was expected to go to the full Assembly for a vote by Aug. 27. For the bill to become law, it must also be signed by Newsom before the end of the legislative session. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

were given wrong information from Public Health and several classes were closed prematurely,” stated a letter sent to parents last week. “After collaborating with CCCPH on this endeavor, they have provided us with the following steps.” The letter detailed the steps to be taken in case of visible symptoms, positive tests and exposure. The district also created a COVID response team with Gauna, district staff mem-

bers and a contracted nurse. Despite the extra workload created by the pandemic, Gauna said he’s thankful to have students back in the classroom. “Let’s put it this way,” he said. “I would rather have the kids in school than not have them in school. Whatever steps we’ve had to take to ensure our students are here — to me, having them here is more important than anything else in the world.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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