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REGIONAL A vote by the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) will result in an annual savings of approximately $1.3 million a year for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). The action by CCCERA has a secondary benefit of eliminating approximately $7 million of the district’s $15 million unfunded liability. CCCERA voted 9-0 Wednesday, Aug. 26, to approve ECCFPD’s request to be removed from Cost Pool No. 8, a pension pool the district shared with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire). ECCFPD asserted, and CCCERA agreed, that the allocation of pension liabilities between ConFire and ECCFPD was not equitable and see Pension page 22A
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rino Rivera nears the end of a 12-hour shift harvesting tomatoes in Byron, Thursday, Aug. 27. East County’s warm temperatures and smoke-filled skies have made the annual job more challenging, but Rivera and his crew persevered to process some of the area’s sweetest-tasting fruit. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
Beloved K-9 officer Koda retires “ It’s been wonderful working with Koda,
by Kyle Szymanski Staff writer
OAKLEY K-9 officer Koda spent the last eight years chasing down alleged criminals — the last three for the Oakley Police Department. But as he heads into his golden years, the only things he’ll be chasing now are his fetch toys. Koda officially retired in July and was given a rousing sendoff during a recent city council meeting. “Koda’s role in protect-
and we look forward to spending lots of time together as he enjoys his retirement.
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Oakley Police Officer Joshua Del Prado ing our community cannot be overstated,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick. “His presence, in many instances, helped to stabilize and defuse potentially violent situations.” The 10-year-old dog served as the city’s certified law enforce-
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ment dual-purpose patrol and narcotics dog since 2017. He was instrumental in the apprehension of a number of subjects who committed serious offenses and in locating hidden narcotics times. He’ll live out his retirement
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BRENTWOOD City leaders have raised the possibility of implementing a citywide oil and gas drilling moratorium. The move comes on the heels of concerns voiced by several residents over a proposed exploratory oil- and gas-drilling project outside the city’s jurisdiction in unincorporated Brentwood. “I asked for this (exploration), because there are similar issues going on in the county, so I wanted to know if we had an ordinance within the city in regard to oil and gas drilling,” said City Councilmember Claudette Staton, who first requested the city explore a moratorium. “I understand there is an issue outside the city, but I am talking about inside the city.” Currently, oil and gas drilling inside city limits requires Brentwood Planning Commission approval, which can be appealed to the city council. Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall said he was unaware of any oil or gas wells operating in the city, and there are no proposed applications for such pending. But city leaders said they’d like city staff to investigate the city’s oil and gas drilling moratorium options and bring their results back for further consideration. “I am hard-pressed to think that a drill will go in anywhere see Ban page 22A
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County ensures Measure X spot on the ballot by Aly Brown Staff Writer
In a recent special meeting, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted an urgency ordinance to ensure a countywide sales tax gets on the ballot. Held in a virtual meeting Aug. 21, the board voted 4-1 to adopt ordinance No. 2020-23, which extended the timeline regarding the .5% countywide sales tax (Measure X) from Aug. 24 to Aug. 31, in addition to providing direction to the elections office. This move ensured the COVID-19-delayed legislature would have time to act on related tax-use legislation SB 1349 and that Measure X would appear on the ballot regardless of the final disposition of SB 1349. Measure X would levy a half-cent sales tax, exempting food sales, to provide an estimated $81 million annually for 20 years to fund hospitals, health centers, fire services, childhood services, among other community services.
District 1 Supervisor Candace Andersen was the lone dissenting vote, but as the adoption of urgency ordinances requires a 4/5 approval, it was still able to pass. “I am not voting in support of it; this is a very very challenging time for so many people,” Andersen said prior to the vote, noting that while she has supported sales taxes in the past, she didn’t feel it was the right time to impose a sales tax when COVID-19 has created financial strain. Some of Andersen’s fellow board members showed some initial reservations as well. District 4 Supervisor Karen Mitchoff said she’d initially made the commitment to oppose the movement if the legislature wasn’t acting or if they hadn’t gained positive confirmation from Gov. Gavin Newsom. But in the light of the community discussion around police reform and the desire to add supporting services for vulnerable populations, she deemed this measure
“ I am not voting in support of it; this is a very very challenging time for so many people.
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District 1 Supervisor Candace Andersen as an appropriate resource. The majority of the supervisors also found favor in being able to place the measure on the ballot at a reduced cost. As spelled out in a staff report by Timothy Ewell, the financial estimate to place Measure X on the ballot was originally between $500,000 to $1 million, as the elections department is required to translate election materials into various languages, resulting in significant costs. But the county clerk recorder recently communicated that the
expense would only be $211,000, since the full text of the ordinance will not be published in the voter information guide but rather made available upon request. The office recommended that the funds for this come from the general fund reserve, so as not to impact county operations. “The reduction (of the cost to put it on the ballot) indicates to me that this is something we should be doing,” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. “Some of the things that have happened ... were beyond our control, with COVID affecting the legislature and having delays. I’ve had a lot of personal conversations with people in Sacramento, and my confidence is much higher that we will get this through, so I will be supporting this as well.” Ewell reported amendments to SB 1349 addressed Newsom’s initial concerns with the bill and that they were hopeful he would sign. SB 1349 was presented to the governor’s desk Aug. 31.
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Fire board president receives advocacy award The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians recently recognized Brian Oftedal for his advocacy work.
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REGIONAL Brian Oftedal, president of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Fire Board, recently received national recognition for his work as an advocate for emergency medical services (EMS). The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) named Oftedal one of three recipients of the 2020 National EMS Advocacy Award. First awarded in 2014, Oftedal is the first Californian to earn the honor. “This award recognizes EMS professionals whose volunteer efforts advance EMS through educating and engaging elected government leaders, EMS and health care communities, and the public,” said Kathleen Taormina, marketing and media director for NAEMT. A Brentwood resident, Oftedal is a captain with the Oakland Fire Department. He is the first elected president of the ECCFPD, a role he took on two years ago. “When I found out about it, I was definitely at a loss for words,” Oftedal said. “I know that I put in a ton of hours. I know that I’m trying to work with the elected officials. I’ve noticed that that’s sort of a missing puzzle piece. I look at
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this whole challenging situation and improving fire district services as a big puzzle. I realized that a couple of our missing pieces were the relationships and conversations with our other elected individuals. That’s where I really started challenging myself to have quarterly conversations with them, if it’s at all possible. It’s been very advantageous for the district.” The NAEMT noted Oftedal’s efforts engaging elected officials at the local, state and federal levels; establishing a quarterly update with Rep. Jerry McNerney; implement-
ing a policy requiring all board members to participate in engaging and educating residents and elected officials about events; and creating a partnership with organizations to add and register public access defibrillators. As with so many events scheduled this year, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of most of the events surrounding the presentation of the award. “Originally, when I received notification that I was going to receive the award, I was told that the presentation was going to be held in Washington D.C. during EMS Day on the Hill,” Oftedal explained. “I would have had a chance to meet with elected decision-makers.” The pandemic scrapped that idea, and the ceremony was moved to the 2020 EMS World Expo in Las Vegas, which was also canceled. Recognition is now planned for the Sept. 15 NAEMT General Membership Meeting to be held virtually. “Brian deserves to be recognized for what he does for the EMS community, not only in East Contra Costa, but also within his jurisdiction (in Oakland),” said Brian Helmick, ECCFPD fire chief. “He has not only a state, but national reach on what he’s trying to do. It’s something worth being recognized.”
County seeks members for land-use commission REGIONAL Contra Costa County is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on Contra Costa County’s Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). The commission’s responsibility is to formulate land-use policies that restrict the development of lands to assure compatibility with planned operations of public use airports, review the general plans of local
agencies for consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, and review proposed modification to the airport master plan for consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Commission members are expected to attend at least one meeting a month. Regular meetings of the ALUC are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in
the Department of Conservation and Development, Zoning Administrator Room, 30 Muir Road, in Martinez. Background study, occasional field trips and extra meetings are sometimes necessary. Members shall serve without compensation. During the four year term of office, each member shall reside or work in Contra Costa County. Applications should be submitted on-
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Trailering to safety, offering support by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
REGIONAL Wildfires often define late summer in California. This August, the fires have gotten a little too close for comfort, especially for those living in the vicinity of Deer Valley Road and Marsh Creek. When lightning strikes on Sunday, Aug. 16, sparked multiple fires in the foothills surrounding Brentwood, many residents were evacuated, but not all of them left on two legs. Jessica March stables her horse, Bella, at Rancho El Pinto on Marsh Creek Road. When she received an evacuation notice at 9 p.m. from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District for that area, she grabbed a bridle and drove straight to the fire zone. “I grabbed a bridle, because I didn’t know how bad it was,” March said. “I didn’t know if I would have to ride (Bella) out. I called my son, Patrick, and I told him we had to go evacuate my horse, and he immediately just started making phone calls and had some friends show up with horse trailers.” March said she was stopped once by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s deputies on her way to the stable, but they allowed her through once she explained she was there to evacuate her animal. She passed flaming hillsides on her way to the barn. Upon arrival, she found several other horse owners were in the process of hook-
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John and Melina Ray, left, helped shelter some of the horses displaced by the Marsh Creek fire, including Bella, above. Owner Jessica March and her son Patrick, right, along with the help of local residents, helped evacuate horses and secure the area. ing up trailers and loading horses. March formed a plan with one of the barn’s trainers, Hannah, and the two women between them were able to evacuate Bella, along with nine other horses. March’s son Patrick helped make arrangements for transportation and tem-
porary housing for the horses. “I called everyone I knew who did have a trailer that was local and made sure to get as many helping hands out there as possible,” Patrick said. “I sent them all to Rancho El Pinto because at that point in time, I knew that’s where most of the fires
were going with the highest amount of animals.” Patrick said he loaded as many horses as he could, handing them off to anyone with a trailer and a place to bring them. His goal was to ensure a constant flow of horses going into trailers and out of danger. March and her son both described the scene at Rancho El Pinto as stressful, but noted they did their best to maintain calm. March said at one moment, around midnight, lightning struck the ridge above the barn, igniting the brush into flames. “The fire department happened to have one of the fire strike teams on the ridge behind Rancho El Pinto,” she said. “We saw the lightning hit, and then the strike team was there in two or three minutes, putting it out. So kudos to them; it was definitely a stressful situation.” March and Patrick worked until three o’clock the next morning, loading horses, carrying water and finding temporary homes for all the animals. They, and everyone else working that night to help keep their community safe, are part of an inspiring story of helping hands in East County. “These great folks went above and beyond for strangers,” said Brentwood resident Jenny Franklin. “I for one was so touched by the kindness and generosity these folks showed in such a bad time, it truly gave me hope for our future.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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Load study may offer insight to harmful algae blooms by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
DISCOVERY BAY Scientists have begun a load study in the Discovery Bay Delta to find out if hydrogen peroxide will help mitigate harmful algae blooms. The experiment is a collaboration between the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Aquatic Ecotechnologies and the Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF). Funded by a grant of $80,000, the project began on Aug. 25 and will conclude on Sept. 8. “We are trying to knock down the blue-green algae (BGA),” said the project’s lead scientist David Caron. “There are thousands of other types of algae, and we are expecting that once we knock these (BGA) down with the treatment, that other good algae — algae that are beneficial to the food chain — will grow up in their place.” BGA is also known as cyanobacteria, and in high quantities can be dangerous, even deadly, to humans and their pets. Caron hopes that giving the good algae a competitive edge will allow the Delta aquatic community to return to normal. To conduct the experiment, 12 large plastic tanks were placed in one of Discovery Bay’s bays and secured to a dock. The water in each barrel was treated with varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, which Caron hopes will kill the algae, decreasing the dangerous blooms
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to a safe level. Once final samples are collected, it will take Caron’s company, Aquatic Ecotechnologies, several months to analyze the data. Caron explained that hydrogen peroxide, while detrimental to BGA, does not harm other types of algae, making it an ideal choice to mitigate the cyanobac-
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Applicants sought for citizen oversight committee Brentwood Union School District is seeking applicants for Measure B citizens’ oversight committee. The committee will meet at least quarterly and the purpose is to: actively monitor all projects and expenditures approved by the voters; provide proper oversight and accountability to ensure that Measure B funds are used as they were intended; and report to members of the community on the progress of Measure B projects. Applications are now available online at www.brentwood.k12.ca.us under “Public Notice” or “Measure B.” A paper form can also be obtained at the district office, 255 Guthrie Lane. Completed applications must be received or faxed to 925-634-8583 by Sept. 7, by 4 p.m. For more information, contact the superintendent’s office at 925-513-6349.
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by Joan Grimes, Esq.
Over the years, I have written a lot of articles for the Brentwood Press. My goal in writing these articles has been to cover more estate planning issues. However, I realize some of you may be new to my articles. I often meet with clients who admit they were too embarrassed to ask: “What is a revocable living trust and why do I need one?” And my favorite question is: “Why did my parents not have a trust?” These are excellent questions! First, your parents may not have had a trust, but rather had a simple will. Several decades ago, this was fine. After their passing, their will was probated and the assets were distributed to their beneficiaries. However, today the process of probating a will in court has become extremely time consuming and expensive. Second, what is a Revocable Living Trust (RLT)? A RLT is a legal instrument that serves two important purposes: 1) the RLT controls how your assets are used and managed if you experience a period of incapacity prior to death; and 2) the RLT indicates how your assets will be distributed following your death without court supervision. RLTs are called “living” because they are created and funded (i.e. your assets are transferred to your trust) while you are alive. RLTs are “revocable” because you may amend or revoke it at any time prior to your incapacity or death. Your RLT can be amended at any time to update the terms. You should review the terms of your trust regularly and should consider amending the terms following a
divorce, marriage, death of a beneficiary or a significant change in your financial situation. After funding your trust, you still have complete control and ownership over your trust assets. You can sell, gift or encumber all trust property. Assets in a RLT are treated the same as direct ownership of property for income tax purposes. There are no additional taxes, tax returns or any necessity for separate taxpayer identification. Today, seniors are living longer than ever before. With medical advances, doctors are able to keep our bodies alive longer. Sadly, seniors sometimes “outlive” their minds. If you experience a period of incapacity, your RLT will indicate how your assets are to be managed during this time without court supervision. Your RLT will also indicate how you wish to be cared for. While the RLT is the foundation to a good estate plan, you also need several other critical documents including: power of attorney, advance health care directive, and HIPAA authorization. I see people Monday - Friday for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE 925939-1680, 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 © 2020 Joan Grimes – Advertisement
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Making the case for adopting senior dogs When considering adopting a dog into your family, many people often think that a cuddly, energetic puppy is the most appealing choice. Though puppies are fun and undeniably cute, the cuteness doesn’t come without a lot of work. There is a definite case to be made for senior dogs. These elder pups often get overlooked at the shelters. But they need good homes, too – even more so than the younger pups. Shelters usually have a larger senior pet population, and by adopting one, you are truly saving and changing a life. Some of these older dogs have been cast aside for unfortunate reasons by their families — maybe even simply because they just aren’t as peppy as they used to be. Imagine the sense of betrayal a dog might feel! One would think that this would harden a dog’s demeanor and they would never love again. On the contrary, most dogs are even more eager to love and are willing to open up their doggy hearts to another family. The following are a few points to keep in mind when you are making the choice to add to your family: 1. As prospective pet parents, you might think that seven dog years equals one human year but dogs age differently based on their breed. The larger breed dogs tend to age more quickly than smaller breed dogs. Giant and large breeds are considered to be seniors when they reach around six or seven yearsold while medium breeds are considered to
be seniors closer to eight or nine years old. Smaller breeds are seniors when they reach about ten to 12 years of age. 2. With good nutrition, proper exercise and veterinary care, your senior pups will live a great life as your companion and family member. 3. As previously mentioned, there is no doubt that puppies are cute. However, remember the time it takes to potty train them. If you are mature, yourself, and don’t have the patience for crate-training and pee pads, an older dog is best for you. 4. If you are looking to adopt a “furever” friend who understands what it’s like to be a member of a family “pack” and will learn quickly what is expected of them in their new home, a senior dog may be the best choice for you. Many of these older dogs are not in shelters for behavioral problems. They lived with, and were loved by, a pet parent who passed away and these grieving pups by no fault of their own were placed in a shelter. Contact your local shelter and/or rescue organization to see if they have a senior dog that will be best suited for your family’s lifestyle. For over fifteen years, Susan Marie has been spreading the word about puppy love through her national weekly radio show, The Doggy Diva Show. Susan is also the author of the award-winning Miss Olive children’s book trilogy The Doggy Diva Diaries.
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Nov. 17, 1929 – Aug. 26, 2020 Beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, John Slatten passed away from natural causes at his home in Antioch on Aug. 26. John was born and raised in Brentwood where he attended Lone Tree School, the oneroom schoolhouse, as well as Liberty Union High School. His family owned and operated an apricot ranch on Lone Tree Way that was eventually developed into a regional shopping center, known as Slatten Ranch Shopping Center. John was instrumental in the development of the center. He served in the United States Army, serving in Korea. He began his career as general manager for Brentwood Motors, before entering into the insurance industry in 1961. He was most recently the owner of East County Insurance Agency in Antioch. John was a two-time citizen of the year, in Brentwood in the 1980s and in Antioch in the early 2000s. John was also a member of the Brentwood Lions Club since 1950 and was very involved in many community projects, but his passion was Sutter Delta Hospital. He was on the foundation as chairman of the board
for nearly 20 years. John married his high school sweetheart, Carol Slatten (Clark) of Knightsen in 1950, in Carson City, Nevada. John is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helga Slatten; his brother, Robert Slatten; and his wife Carol Slatten. He is survived by his daughter, Emily (George) Slatten; son, Charles (Sherry) Slatten; granddaughter, Dana Miller; grandson, Eric Slatten; brother, Tom (Pat) Slatten; sister-in-law, Jackie Slatten; also, several great-grandchildren, a greatgrandson, nieces and nephews. Plans for services are pending. Donations in John’s honor can be made to Sutter Delta Memorial Hospital at sutterhealth.org.
Nov. 7, 1948 – Aug. 9, 2020 Survived by Dale Cummings: Antioch. Her children: Duane Pendergrass: Antioch. Julie Pendergrass: Antioch. Jason Boyd: Ark. Grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sisters and Brothers: Valarie Fisk: Palmdale, CA. Vincent Howard: Running Springs, CA. Greg Chandler: Pasadena, CA. Douglas Howard: Apple Valley, CA. Vivian Canela: Las Vegas, NV. Proceeded in death by sister Rondell Arnett, brothers Robert Howard and Martin Howard. Phyl attended Liberty Union High School, Brentwood, CA. She loved hanging around with her lifelong friend (sis) Thelma Burnett-Grummel.
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County loosens indoor business restrictions REGIONAL The California Department of Public Health on Friday announced new statewide guidelines to make regulations and community reopenings more standardized throughout the state. Contra Costa and most other counties are now in the purple (most restrictive) tier. According to these new state rules, hair salons and barber shops can now operate indoors in Contra Costa County with safety guidelines in place. Indoor shopping malls may also reopen at 25% maximum occupancy as long as public congregation points and food courts are closed and the mall has approved a COVID-19 safety plan from Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). Gyms and fitness centers may begin operating outdoors in accordance with their own state guidelines and checklist. These new state rules do not change the restrictions on in-person education, or the
Study from page 6A ful, the lowest concentration of hydrogen peroxide would be used, as it would be both safer and cheaper. The concentrations they are using are far less than the 3% hydrogen peroxide available in stores. Pouring that into the water would do little to no good against BGA and could be harmful to humans and wildlife. Meredith Howard, environmental program manager for the Central Valley Regional Water Board, said Discovery Bay is the perfect spot for this cuttingedge experiment. “What Dave has put together here is a really nice experiment to figure out if we can use something that is not a harsh algicide, per say, that will dissolve in the environment and kill the biomass and — we are hoping — also absorb or degrade the toxins,” Howard said. “Discovery Bay is an area where we know we have annual cyanobacteria blooms every year. We know toxins are produced by the cyanobacteria. And the last few years, we have been out here, and toxins are detected every year.” She noted successful results will lead to potential solutions in other parts of the Delta and even bodies of water around the world, as BGA is a global issue. BGA grow in warm, nutrient-rich water and prefer stagnant or shallow water. It can collect in large quantities that look like blue, green or brown scum floating on the surface or suspended in the water. Buildup usually starts attracting attention in late summer then dissipates as temperatures cool and rain washes out the water. Contra Costa County did find dangerous levels of cyanobacteria in samples collected on June 4 of this year. Since then, warning signs have been posted at the Discovery Bay Marina. The BGA will not grow in fast moving water but tend to cling to the edges of bays, frustrating those who want to swim off their docks. Some residents did take issue with
state’s school waiver process in Contra Costa. The county will continue to evaluate the state’s new framework and its impact on the county, and will provide additional information as it becomes available. CCHS encourages businesses to adjust reopening plans as needed in response to changes in air quality in the county from Northern California wildfires. The county has issued a health advisory about smoke, encouraging all residents to stay inside when possible with doors and windows shut. For air quality updates and forecasts, visit the Bay Area Air Quality Management District website. Contra Costa Health Services urges residents to continue wearing face coverings when they go out or are near people outside their households, observe physical distancing, stay home from work or school when they do not feel well and wash their hands thoroughly and often.
the county’s samples, as they were gathered right next to docks, rather than in the middle of the bays. The residents felt the samples did not paint an accurate picture of the water, as algae along the rocky edges of the town’s bays is able to survive almost year-round. “It’s unfortunate these samples were taken next to the levee where the scum collects, instead of a minimum of 100 feet away from the docks where it is a better representation of the water quality in the bays,” DBCF president Jim Mattison said. Mattison also theorized the algae will continue to worsen until the state regulates the amount of nitrates, phosphates and other toxins washed into the Delta by local farmers. He noted those chemicals feed the BGA. Mattison has been working with the county, state water boards, local representatives and various water-safety committees to look for a solution to the cyanobacteria. He and his foundation were instrumental in applying for the grant and donating time to take county officials on the water. “Our initial results seem encouraging,” Mattison said of the experiment. “But everything has to be approved by several different federal and state entities, and then there is the cost of treating our 800 acres of water in Discovery Bay and getting the funding. It’s an uphill battle, but we will continue to push forward for our community.” In the end, BGA has been in Discovery Bay for a long time and will likely not be eliminated. “This all comes under mitigation,” Caron said. “This doesn’t solve the problem of the nutrients that are causing the growth. It will possibly be a short-term mitigation approach. When you have material like this and its very toxic, there may be a mitigative strategy you can use to lessen it.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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Beauty, fitness nearly impossible these days Keeping up your personal appearance during this seemingly endless pandemic is a true challenge. Shaggy, outgrown bangs in your eyes, toenails that rival those of Wolverine, and I am just talking about my dogs! As trivial as it sounds, Hangin’ in small things like getting your nails here done and keeping those gray hairs under control, fall into the category of those things you never appreciated, until they were gone. In the beginning Vicki of this madness, my McKenna hairdresser was kind enough to go to the trouble of mixing up root-touch-up kits for her clients. I picked up the bag from her front porch, ran home, applied it and voila! But my bangs desperately need a trim, and I tried to do it myself. A word of caution if you are considering doing that: don’t. I can’t understand why what sounds like a simple task is impossible. It never fails; they come out uneven, too short and consequently expose your outgrown, misshapen bushy eyebrows that also are way overdue for professional attention. Nails are another story. I used to have acrylic nails. For the men who are
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still reading this, acrylic nails are fake nails that have been attached to your own with what I am now convinced is cement. Perfect if you want them to last, but impossible to remove yourself. Without bi-weekly attention, your real nails begin to grow, pushing the fake nails farther out. You end up with ugly, chipped, Dragon Lady appendages on your fingers. It’s beyond ugly. In desperation I tried to cut one of the acrylic nails off with toenail clippers. The sharp projectile flew into my eye and then landed on the floor. I hurried to the sink to wash out my eye and stepped on the sharp nail remnant, cutting my bare foot. I spent 20 minutes attending to my wounds and decided to abandon the idea of removing the nails myself. Thankfully no one can see them under my blue sterile gloves… Weight gain. Probably the worst consequence of this plague, for me anyway. I am a good 15 pounds up. I battled my weight as a teenager and a young adult. It was a painful experience. I tried everything but nothing worked, and always ended up seeking comfort in the bottom of a Doritos bag. Thankfully, I discovered a thing called Dancergetics. It was like Jazzercise. I tried a few classes and was hooked! I loved it, and although I didn’t notice at first, (I was having so much fun,) I began to lose weight. I decided to get
AirMail 100 Centennial Flight Project will retrace historic flight Contra Costa County Public Works’ Buchanan Field Airport in Concord is expecting an increase in air traffic on September 11, 2020 due to their participation in a historic event. Starting on September 8, 2020, a light airplane will take off from Farmingdale, New York’s Republic Airport to begin a 2,560-mile relay across the United States, to retrace the original air mail route from Long Island to San Francisco. More than a dozen private pilots, flying their own aircraft, will carry sacks filled with commemorative postcards and letters, destined for San Francisco. Like the air mail pilots in 1920,
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certified as a Group Exercise Instructor. It was 1987. I taught aerobics, even throughout five pregnancies, for 33 years. I always came back to it because it kept me fit, mentally healthy and proud of myself, and I never had to worry about my weight. Until now. Who knows when gyms will reopen? It seems ironic to me that during a pandemic, when it is crucial that we remain healthy, both physically and mentally, we have been asked to stay home, not go to the gym, but we are allowed to go to the liquor store and the local pot dispensary. Just saying. Back to my dogs and their less-than adorable personal appearance. I was never so happy to discover that Petco was open for grooming! I made the
appointments for my Maltipoo, Chance and my Jack Russell-Chihuahua, Scout. I arrived at Petco and unloaded Chance who was on a leash, but Scout, who detests being on a leash, and so he wasn’t, unexpectedly hopped off the front seat and darted into the crowded parking lot! It was a lot like chasing a squirrel. He ran under parked cars, then appeared from the opposite side of the car and ran under the next parked car. Meanwhile, I was dragging Chance along as he tried to urinate on everything. He was oblivious to my efforts to grab Scout before he was run over by a car. Finally, I crouched down on the asphalt next to my car where Scout had returned. I reached underneath and was able to grab his collar and drag him to me. I awkwardly got back up with Scout clinging to me, Chance still tugging at the leash, and gravel embedded in my knees. It was awful. I entered Petco a sweating and disheveled mess. Scout was digging his long talons into my shoulder shaking like a leaf. My groomer lifted him off me and cuddled him, calming him down. At the end of the day, my dogs looked and smelled amazing. I was jealous. Say, I wonder if Petco could do something about my shaggy bangs and my overgrown Wolverine toenails. Because, people, I am getting desperate!
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Sport camp workouts resume this week The familiar sight of organized team workouts returned to East County this week after the coronavirus and Mother Nature played some games that sidelined all activity. Some Liberty Union High School District teams, including football, water polo and cross country, were scheduled to return to modified camps this week for the first time in about a month and a half following a coronavirus-related stoppage and heat and air-quality-related delays. But in many cases, things were far from normal. Freedom football head coach Andrew Cotter said his football team was set to take the field, minus any equipment, in small groups of 12 and coaches in masks. “We are excited to get back out with the kids,” he said. “That is why we all get into this profession. We just have to get back out there, continue to be socially distant, continue all the guidelines set forth by the district. But there is nothing like working with your players.” The partial return to normal comes after a roller coaster of events sidelined all organized programs, dating back to mid-July. On the heels of COVID-19-related
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Sports camps, like this one at Heritage High School earlier this year, are back this week after being sidelined for about a month and a half. shelter-in-place regulations, Contra Costa County and the high school district allowed schools to conduct small, 12-player outdoor sport camps beginning in early June. But those activities were halted about a month later, after three district students tested positive for COVID-19, apparently
contracted from outside of their county health services–approved workout pods. The district had aimed for workouts to resume on Aug. 17, but those plans were pushed back a week because of excessive heat, and then a second week because of the poor air quality caused by
the region’s fires. But as the old adage says, good things come to those who wait. “We had great momentum going in July before we were shut down,” said Heritage football coach Dave Fogelstrom. “The players have been asking for weeks to get back out there…Monday went well. We are behind in our conditioning a little, but the attitude and commitment have not diminished at all. We have a great group of kids who are not going to let COVID, heat warnings or air quality stop them from accomplishing their goals.” Barring any setbacks, it’s expected that cross-country, football, boys’ and girls’ volleyball, and boys’ and girls’ water polo squads could begin official practices in mid-December, with their seasons beginning soon after. For now, however, coaches and players alike are just excited to be working out together. “Felt great to be back on the field today and getting ready for January,” said first-year Liberty football coach Matt Hoefs on Twitter. “You can tell how much the players appreciate a practice after having them taken away.”
Heritage High School takes trip down memory lane to relive top sports moments The Heritage High School Athletic Department recently took a trip down memory lane to relive its top athletic moments of last school year. The top five moments featured a thrilling comeback by the boys’ basketball team to upend Liberty; the girls’ basketball team knocking off state-ranked Lynwood; the boys’ basketball team’s upset victory over Clayton Valley in the North Coast Section playoffs; the wrestling team’s first-ever dual meet win over crosstown rival Liberty and the girls’ cross-country team winning the league title. The school’s top athletic moment took place at Contra Loma Regional Park, where the girls’ cross-country team successfully won the Bay Valley Athletic League championship meet to capture the league title. Heritage took home the win thanks to four top-seven finishers. Senior Sarah Smith came in third, while sophomore Sabrina Rogers, junior Renny Buchanan and sophomore Lauren Lane finished in fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively. “I always tell the kids that it all counts in the last race of the season,” said Heritage head coach Robert Miller. “It all came together for the whole team.”
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The Heritage High School Athletic Department recently took a trip down memory lane to relive its top sports moments of last season. The top moment occurred when the girls’ cross-country team won the Bay Valley Athletic League championship meet. The second best moment of the sports year came via the Heritage wrestling team after it knocked off Liberty in a dual meet for the first time. Heritage’s Hunter Holguin sealed the Patriots’ win with a major decision victo-
ry in the 111-pound weight class, and the Patriots went on to win 40-36. On the hardwood, the Heritage boys’ basketball team rolled into the third-best moment, with an epic win over Clayton Valley Charter in the North Coast Sec-
tion playoffs. No. 14 Heritage shocked No. 3 Clayton Valley 56-52 in front of a near capacity crowd in Concord. The guard trio of Lamar Murphy (16 points), Sebastian Duran (15 points) and Isaiah Hinds (12 points), combined to score all 20 of Heritage’s fourth-quarter points, as Heritage never trailed in the quarter and fought off a feisty Ugly Eagles bunch, who twice tied the game in the final frame. The girls’ basketball team was equally impressive in its upset victory over stateranked Lynwood at the MLK Showcase, which put them in the fourth-best ranking. Heritage jumped out to a 20-point second-quarter lead and held on for a 55-48 victory. Star Abby Muse led Heritage with 19 points, 21 rebounds and four blocks. The fifth-best moment came in the Patriots win over Liberty on the basketball court, where Heritage erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 5951. Sebastian Duran poured in 27 points for the Patriots, 18 coming in during the fourth quarter. To view a complete list of the rankings, visit https://bit.ly/2QCiIP4.
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Liberty High baseball releases schedules The Liberty High School baseball teams released their 2021 schedules this week. The varsity Lions, who had their 2020 season cut short after only six games, due to COVID-19 shelter-inplace restrictions, will open play with four consecutive homes games against Tokay, California High, Livermore and Ygnacio Valley on March 24, 25, 31 and April 3, respectively. Other key match ups include Liberty taking part in the James Logan Tournament, at James Logan High School on April 8, 9 and 10; and a clash with De La Salle in Concord on April 23. Liberty’s nonleague schedule also features dates with Lodi, Granada, Bear Creek, Dublin and Irvington. The Lions open league play at Antioch on April 28 and are slated to play crosstown rival Heritage three times: May 12 at Heritage; May 14 at home and June 1 at Heritage, which serves as the Lions’ regular-season finale.
JV squad will also participate in the James Logan Tournament in early April. The team will also welcome De La Salle on April 23. Other nonleague games are scheduled against Livermore, Lodi, Granada, Bear Creek, Dublin and Irvington. Liberty opens their league play on April 28, at home against Antioch, and like the varsity team, it will also clash with Heritage three times this season. Freshman The freshman Lions will open their season with an at-home doubleheader against Tokay on March 27, and will also play doubleheaders against Granada, Lodi, Bear Creek, Dublin, James Logan, De La Salle and Heritage this season. The team will play league games against Heritage and Freedom this season, with a doubleheader against Heritage on May 15 at home; back-to-back games against Freedom on May 26 (at home) and May 28 (away) and the seasonfinale on June 1, at Heritage.
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The Liberty varsity baseball team, seen here after winning the Willie Stargell Classic in 2019, released its 2021 schedule this week. Junior Varsity The junior varsity Lions first game is slated for March 24 at home, against
Tokay. The following day, Liberty will hit the road for a date with Cal High. Like their varsity counterparts, the
This week in The Press’ sports archives In 2018, the Liberty football team destroyed Gilfoy 57-0 in the Honor Bowl. The reigning North Coast Section Division I champion Lions (2-0 at the time) feasted on Gilroy, handing the reigning Central Coast Section Division 5 champion Mustangs their first loss since November 2016.
Lions’ star quarterback Jay Butterfield completed nine of 11 passes for 211 yards and four touchdowns in the first half alone as Liberty rolled to victory. Liberty running backs Brenden Bell (2yard fumble recovery), Tyerell Sturges-Cofer (18-yard TD run), Darrion Bartley (23-yard
scamper) and Sione Vaki (19-yard catch) all scored first-quarter touchdowns, vaulting Liberty to a 29-0 lead that ballooned to 50-0 by halftime. The game went to a running clock in the second half, when the Liberty starters rested.
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“We really didn’t know what to expect, but we were prepared for anything they had, so we came out and did what we wanted,” said Butterfield. Liberty’s defense was menacing, racking up 13 sacks in the game and holding the Mustangs’ offense to -3 first-half yards.
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City postpones Sunset Park replacement by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
BRENTWOOD City leaders have postponed plans to replace up to $300,000 of park play equipment that they say is underutilized. Plans called for both Sunset Park playground structures at the Sunset Park Athletic Complex on Sunset Road to be replaced later this year, but the city council opted to save the funds for use in other future park playground replacements. “I can guarantee (the Sunset Park equipment) has been used hardly at all, and it’s always been closed and locked except for events,” Mayor Bob Taylor said. “And on top of that, with COVID-19, we don’t have a clue when we will open that.” The two play areas, one for ages 2 to 5 and another for those 5 to 12, are now over 18
years old. Replacement is now recommended based on the equipment’s standard 15- to 20year warranty and life expectancy. The structures are also showing signs of excessive wear and tear and color fading, and replacement parts have been difficult to obtain, according to a city staff report. Prior to the COVID-19-related playground closures, which remain in effect, the public park was open when the Sunset Athletic Complex’s gates are open and fields scheduled for permitted use — an average of 330 days per year the past two years. But the council said the funds would be better spent on parks that are more routinely used. “I would rather invest that money into a park that will actually be used as soon as the parks are open,” Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez said. The designated structure replacement
“ I can guarantee (the
Sunset Park equipment) has been used hardly at all, and it’s always been closed and locked except for events.
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Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor money, derived from the city’s Parks and Landscape and Lighting Assessment District replacement fund, will now return to the fund while city leaders determine what park equipment needs to be replaced next, said Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Mulder. “What we will do is postpone (Sunset Park) and keep it on the list of capital replacements, and just move to the next one,”
Mulder said. “We will review the priority list with the parks and rec commission and make a recommendation moving forward.” Mulder said he expects the Sunset Park equipment to hold up until city leaders decide it needs to be replaced. In the future, it’s expected that Sunset Park hours will eventually match those of other city parks. The council approved expanding the park’s hours as part of its February-approved strategic plan, but the endeavor was postponed months later to balance the budget. Fencing, signage and additional staffing resources to monitor facility use will be required before expanding the hours, Mulder said. “When resources are identified and available in the future, the city council can revisit this initiative and move this forward,” Mulder said.
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ANTIOCH Aug. 16, 12:12 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Lemontree Way. Aug. 16, 12:58 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on Hillcrest Avenue. Aug. 16, 3:09 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Auto Center Drive. Aug. 16, 7:07 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Highway 4. Aug. 16, 10:12 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. Aug. 16, 12:08 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Sixth Street. Aug. 16, 4:09 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Delta Fair Boulevard. Aug. 16, 7:27 p.m. A robbery without weapons was reported on San Jose Drive. Aug. 16, 8:00 p.m. A citizen hailed an officer and reported an assault on Fourth Street. Aug. 16, 10:34 p.m. A traffic stop occurred on Delta Fair Boulevard. Aug. 16, 10:56 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on 18th Street. Aug. 16, 11:35 p.m. An animal causing a roadway hazard was reported on Deer Valley Boulevard. Aug. 17, 1:20 a.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on A Street. Aug. 17, 1:54 a.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Vine Lane. Aug. 17, 2:16 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Hillcrest Avenue. Aug. 17, 7:53 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Silveria Way. Aug. 17, 10:12 a.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Vista Way.
Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Viera Avenue. Aug. 17, 11:16 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Viera Avenue. Aug. 17, 11:52 a.m. An assault was reported on Seventh Street. Aug. 17, 12:15 p.m. A roadway hazard was reported on Prewett Ranch Drive. Aug. 17, 1:18 p.m. Shots were fired on Hudson Court. Aug. 17, 1:46 p.m. Theft from a vehicle was reported on Benttree Way. Aug. 17, 2:38 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Hargrove Street. Aug. 17, 3:01 p.m. A welfare check was made on Deer Valley Road. Aug. 17, 6:13 p.m. A person reported being threatened on Third Street. Aug. 17, 7:15 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Third Street. Aug. 17, 9:39 p.m. A strongarm robbery was reported on Ridgeline Drive. Aug. 17, 11:16 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Bluerock Drive.
OAKLEY Aug. 16, 12:49 a.m. Loud music was reported at the intersection of Fourth and Star streets. Aug. 16, 2:06 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at an unavailable location. Aug. 16, 3:13 a.m. A restraining order was violated on the 200 block of Cedar Glen Drive. Aug. 16, 3:32 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 4700 block of Main Street. Aug. 16, 5:46 a.m. A moving violation was reported near the intersection of Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 16, 5:48 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported at an unavailable location. Aug. 16, 6:11 a.m. A patrol request was made on the 20 block of Connie Court. Aug. 16, 6:16 a.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 900 block of Walnut Drive. Aug. 16, 6:31 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported at Raley’s. Aug. 16, 11:08 a.m. A noncriminal death was reported on the 20 block of Vignola Court. Aug. 16, 12:17 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 4300 block of Redwood Drive. Aug. 16, 12:51 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on the 1800 block of Fairhaven Court. Aug. 16, 12:57 p.m. A moving violation was reported near Live Oak Avenue and Main Street. Aug. 16, 3:33 p.m. Reckless driving was reported near Susie Court and Winchester Drive. Aug. 16, 4:19 p.m. An ordinance violation was reported on the 4600 block of Salvador Lane.
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SUMMONS (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER) Citación (Orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar) Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa 751 Pine Street, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553 CASE NUMBER: D17-03541\cs2 1. Person asking for protection (La persona que solicita protección): \cs2 Charles McGovern\cs2 2. Notice to (Aviso a): NICOLE WARD\cs2 The person in 1 is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you. La persona en 1 está pidiendo una orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar contra usted. Lea la página 2 para más información.\cs2 3. You have a court date (Tiene una audiencia en la corte): Date (Fecha): 11/05/2020 Time (Hora): 8:30 Dept.(Depto): 29\cs2 Name and address of court, if different from above: Nombre y dirección de la corte, si no es la misma de arriba: Same as above What if I don’t go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1 . If you have a child with the person in 1 , the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in 1 asked the judge to order. ¿Qué pasa si no voy a la audiencia? Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restricción que limita su contacto con la persona en 1 . Si tiene un hijo con la persona en 1 , la corte puede dictar órdenes que limitan su tiempo con su hijo. Una orden de restricción en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en 1 . How do I find out what the person in 1 is asking for? To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. ¿Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1 ? Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1 , vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la pá_gina 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página 1. La solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar. Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your
local court’s self-help center. Go to www. courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp to find your local center. ¿Dónde puedo obtener ayuda? Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea https://www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelpselfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado. Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association. ¿Necesito un abogado? No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es posible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https:// www.lawhelpca.org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local. Filed August 20, 2020. Superior Court of California, County of (Corte Superior de California, Condado de) Contra Costa. 751 Pine Street P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553 Date (Fecha): 8/20/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario, poor): KB Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83907\cs2 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.
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SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Robert Glover You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Jennifer Cube Senga CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D2000941 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for the following entitlements associated with the proposed 137.3-acre Bridle Gate project, located generally west of the Sand Creek Road and State Route 4 interchange and as shown on the map included with this notice: A Final Environmental Impact Report to disclose the environmental impacts of the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; A development agreement (DA 19-001) setting forth the duration of the agreement, permitted uses and density of the project, requisite development standards, community benefits to be provided by the applicant, and additional terms and conditions regarding development of the project; A General Plan amendment (GPA 17-001) to change the land use designation on 13.98 acres of the project site from Regional Commercial (RC) to Planned Development (PD) with the intent of developing this acreage for up to 258 multi-family apartment units, as well as to change the land use designation for 4.3 acres of the site south of the Sand Creek Road alignment from Residential-Low Density (R-LD) to Park (P) for two public parks associated with the single-family units. In addition, an amendment to the General Plan’s Circulation Element is needed to allow the proposed San Jose Avenue extension to terminate at a
new intersection with Sand Creek Road; A rezone (RZ 17-004) to amend the development standards within Planned Development 36 to accommodate the residential, commercial, and open space uses of the project; A vesting tentative subdivision map (VTSM 8506) to subdivide the property into 252 single-family residential parcels, an 11.35-acre elementary school site (or, alternatively, a residential overlay that could accommodate an additional 63 single-family units if development of the school does not occur), two park parcels, four parcels for stormwater bio-retention, a multifamily parcel, a commercial parcel, and open space areas; A design review (DR 17-007) for the single-family homes to be constructed on the 252 parcels consisting of five models with three elevations each ranging in size from 2,251-3,416 square feet; and A design review (DR 17-008) for up to 258 apartment units to be constructed on the multi-family parcel consisting of 11 three-story apartment buildings containing between 12-36 units each, and consisting of 84 one-bedroom units and 174 two-bedroom units. A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The FEIR is available for review on the City of Brentwood’s website at: (https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ gov/cd/planning/ceqa.asp). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the above entitlements on September 1, 2020, and recommended that the City Council deny the project. The City
Council will take final action on this project. Applicant: Discovery Builders, Inc. (West Coast Home Builders, Inc.) Consistent with Contra Costa County Health orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953(b) and Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 concerning teleconference meetings, this City Council meeting will be held exclusively via teleconference, using the WebEx video conferencing system. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. WebEx: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/councilmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, 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 City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *3 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject
line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and 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 cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be: distributed to the Council 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 WebEx system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting. 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. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83927 Publish Dates: September 4, 2020
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 14, 2020, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for the Walnut Villas project, which includes 28.47 acres and is located south of Continente Avenue, west of Walnut Boulevard, and north of the ECCID Main Canal (APN 010-100-014). The project includes the following requested entitlements: • A rezone (RZ 20-002) to amend Chapter 17.497 of the Brentwood Municipal Code to define uses and development standards of Subarea C and to add additional allowed uses of Subarea D, as well as to change a 2.88-acre portion of the project site from Planned Development No. 47 (Subarea C) to Planned Development No. 47 (Subarea D); • A vesting tentative subdivision map (VTSM 9523) to create 77 single-family residential lots, one landscaped parcel for public trail purposes, and one parcel for bio-retention; and • A design review (DR 20-002) for four home plans, utilities, landscaping, and related improvements. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in order to assess potential environmental impacts. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and accompa-
nying initial study was available for public review and comment for 20 days, beginning on June 30, 2020, and ending on July 20, 2020 and can be found online at: https://www. brentwoodca.gov/civicax/filebank/ blobdload.aspx?BlobID=61377 The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council, which will take final action on this project. Applicant: Shea Homes Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with the orders of the Contra Costa County Health Officer, the Executive Orders of the Governor, and the Emergency Orders of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Brentwood, said City Council meeting will be conducted via WebEx; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. WebEx. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you and enable your video and microphone when it is your turn to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary, by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 2. Telephone. If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, a
request to speak must be submitted via email to planning@brentwoodca.gov by no later than noon of the meeting date. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include the full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. 3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@ brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission, included for public review, and posted on-line. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83926 Publish Dates: September 4, 2020.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 14, 2020, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-003) for Eleven Mag Tattoo, to operate a 1,040 squarefoot tattoo studio seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The project site is located at 3111 Balfour Road, Suite K (APN 012-020028). 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: Jason Lawson 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 Di-
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rector of Emergency Services for the City of Brentwood, said Planning Commission meeting will be conducted via WebEx; no physical meeting will occur. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. Due to the virtual nature of this meeting, you may participate via any of the following options: 1. WebEx. www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on WebEx to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, 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, a request to speak is encouraged to be submitted via email to planning@brentwoodca.gov by no later than 6 PM of the meeting date. 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. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. Should you have to dial in to the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *3 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. 3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@ brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission, included for public review, and posted on-line. 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 83925 Publish Dates: September 4, 2020.
above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brendasue H. Dayton-Weaver. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires July 29, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83852 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020.
2. Updated Verified Supplement by Cassandra Hudson; 3. Updated Summary of Account; 4. Updated Schedule of Disbursements; 5. Updated Schedule of Receipts, Gains, Losses; 6. Verification by Cassandra Hudson 7. Proposed Order YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PETITION FOR AN ACCOUNT UNDER SECTION 10950 OF THE CALIFORNIA PROBATE CODE. 2. You may refer to the filed documents for more information. (Some documents filed with the court are confidential.) 3. A HEARING on the matter will be held as follows: a. Date: September 23, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36-P b. Address of court shown above Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available upon request if at least 5 days notice is provided. Contact the clerk’s office for Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Order (form MC-410). (Civil Code section 54.8) Attorney Or Party Without Attorney: Attorney for Cassandra Hudson Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Dale K. Galipo, SBN 144074 Renee V. Masongsong, SBN 281819 21800 Burbank Blvd., Suite 310, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. (818) 347-3333 FILED - SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DATE: August 10, 2020 BY: Rebecca Hernandez , DEPUTY Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83814 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2020.
LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003909 The name of the business: Betties and Babes Located at: 1322 Portsmouth St. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tamara Picazo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/5/2019. Signature of registrant: Tamara Picazo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires 8/11/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83867 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003532 The name of the business: Bossy Savage Located at: 5524 Cedar Point Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Stephanie Johnson. 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: Stephanie Johnson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 23, 2020 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 7/23/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83715 Publish dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003627 The name of the business(es): LEMONGRASS BOII Located at: 1209 Botelho St. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brendasue H. Dayton-Weaver. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003677 The name of the business(es): Blended Hippo Located at: 3105 Longtree Way, Suite D In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Camron Haywood 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: Camron Haywood. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 31, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires July 31, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83853 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003697 The name of the business: Urban Luxury Located at: 3105 Lone Tree Way, Suite D #5 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bridget M. Gillum. 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: Bridget M. Gillum. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires August 2, 2025 Antioch Press No. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 06-1617 83860 Publish dates: August 28, Self-storage Cube contents of the following September 4, 11, 18, 2020. customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1790 Vineyard Dr Antioch, CA 94509 to satisNAME STATEMENT fy a lien on September 22, 2020 at approx. File No. F-2020-0003843 The name of the 1PM at storagetreasures.com: business: DIFFERENT DIRECTIONZ BOU- [Sabrina Leonard] TIQUE Located at: 2700 Stamm Drive In: An- [Patric West] tioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83910 Publish following owner: Ebony Bowens Vincent. Dates: September 4, 11, 2020. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact busiORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ness under the fictitious business name FOR CHANGE OF NAME or names listed above on N/A. Signature PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Arul Prakash of registrant: Ebony Bowens Vincent. This SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY statement was filed with the County Clerk OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martiof Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2020 nez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Arul Prakash by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/6/2025 and Priya Prakash CASE NUMBER: Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83919 Publish N20-1006 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. 1. Petitioner Govind Prakash filed a petition with this court for a decree changing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS names as follows: Present Name: a. NAME STATEMENT Govind Prakash to Proposed Name: File No. F-2020-0003941 The name of the Govin Prakash. 2. THE COURT ORDERS business: Spode Way Productions Lo- that all persons interested in this matter shall cated at: 2730 W. Tregallas Road Unit 2151 appear before this court at the hearing indiIn: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered cated below to show cause, if any, why the by the following owner: Spode Way Produc- petition for change of name should not be tions, LLC. This business is conducted by: A granted. Any person objecting to the name Limited Liability Company, State of Organi- changes described above must file a written zation: California. The registrant commenced objection that includes the reasons for the to transact business under the fictitious objection at least two court days before the business name or names listed above on matter is scheduled to be heard and must 7/12/2020. Signature of registrant: Andre appear at the hearing to show cause why the Harper, President. This statement was filed petition should not be granted. If no written with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County objection is timely filed, the court may grant on: August 12, 2020 by Deputy clerk Ex- the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF pires 8/11/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 HEARING a. Date: 10/07/2020 Time: 83911 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the 25, 2020. court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at least once each week for four successive NAME STATEMENT weeks prior to the date set for hearing on File No. F-2020-0004041 The name of the the petition in the following newspaper of business: 65 Max Apparel Located at: general circulation, printed in this county: 4924 Bridle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is Brentwood Press Date: 07/27/2020 hereby registered by the following owner: Virginia M. Moore, Judge of the Superior All Roads Lead 65 Max Foundation Inc. This Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83849 business is conducted by: A Corporation, Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, State of Corporation: CA. The registrant 18, 2020. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE above on 1/1/2015. Signature of registrant: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underPamela Henderson, Founder/President. This signed intends to sell the personal property statement was filed with the County Clerk described below to enforce a lien imposed of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2020 on said property pursuant to Sections 21700by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/17/2025 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83886 Publish Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by NOTICE OF HEARING - DECEDENT’S competitive bidding on or after September ESTATE OR TRUST 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. using an online ESTATE OF: Merlin Factor , DECEDENT auction at www.storagetreasures.com CASE NUMBER: PROPS1400760 where said property has been stored and SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY which are located at Diablo Mini Storage OF SAN BERNARDINO 8265 Brentwood Blvd , Brentwood, CA 247 W. Third Street 94513 San Bernardino, CA 92415 Property to be sold as follows: misc. houseProbate Division hold goods, misc. car parts, personal items, This notice is required by law. This notice does furniture, clothing, toys, and or business not require you to appear in court, but you fixtures belonging to the following: may attend the hearing if you wish. Tenant Name Unit No. 1. NOTICE is given that: Cassandra Hudson - James Curtis/Stephen Bogan - RR51 Administrator of the Estate of Merlin Factor Sale subject to cancellation in the event of has filed: settlement between owner and obligated 1. Status Report; Updated Accounting and party. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83865 Distribution; Exhibits A-I thereto; Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 2020.
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ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after September 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage , 345 Town Centre Terrace Brentwood, CA 94513 Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, misc. car parts, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit No. Joellyn Bradford A128 Terrance Tramontana C640 Irv Jones E1001 Alexis Little E1311 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83864 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 2020.
trant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Ronald R. Reagan, Managing Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires July 24, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83706 Publish dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003775 The name of the business: Yammy Sushi Located at: 195 El Cerrito Plz In: El Cerrito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yammi Sushi Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2020. Signature of registrant: MI KYUNG SON, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83904 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.
fessions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 9th day of September 2020, at 10:30 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) 2405000. 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. Lorraine Bryant - Armoire, toaster & appliance. 2. Damian Cronin - Lamps, chairs, shoes, flat screen TV & baskets. 3. Justin Hays - Clothing rack, luggage, bags & shirts. 4. Alisen Booth - Rugs, mirror, suitcase, candy machine, television, Santa figure 5. Jose Ruiz - Compressor, generator, lamps, toolbox, power tools, Dollie & gold clubs. 6. Robert Booth - Toys, poker table, desk & chairs. 7. Shareen Malik - Ice chest, totes, toys, vacuum, moving blankets & bathroom items. 8. Earline Walker - Dishes, shelves, suitcases, bedding, coffee table & clothes. 9. Mike Smith - End table, clothing, shelves & suitcase. 10. Teresita N. Delrosario - End table, office chair, chandelier 11. Ronnie Miller - Service jack, leaf blower, vacuum, fan, tools, bike & pillows. 12. Aniya Denton - Chest of drawers, bed frame. 13. Dani Haufler - Sofa, head/foot board, clothing & toolbox. 14. Kiara Hackett - Box of toys. 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: 8/28/2020 and 9/4/2020 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83872 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003574 The name of the business: West Mortgage & Properties Located at: 174 Alamo Sq. In: Alamo, CA 94507, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hamid Azarbaijani This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1995. Signature of registrant: Hamid Azarbaijani. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires July 24, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83762 Publish dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003629 The name of the business: IT Avalon Located at: 550 Harvest Park Drive, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Avalon Staffing, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-9-2012. Signature of registrant: John Wayne Zink, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2020 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 7/29/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83722 Publish dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003364 The name of the business: PorchLight Realty Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: The San Diego Home Seller Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-182020. Signature of registrant: Mark Pattison Grantham, President THE SAN DIEGO HOME SELLER INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 15, 2020 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS July 15, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 83723 Publish dates: August 14, 21, 28, File No. F-0003659 The name of the business: September 4, 2020. sld originals Located at: 735 2nd Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): Sheri Lynn DickNAME STATEMENT son. This business is conducted by: An IndiFile No. F-0003476 The name of the busi- vidual. The registrant commenced to transness: 1. Savage Meat Rubs 2. American act business under the fictitious business Grit est.1776 Located at: 2471 Tule Lane In: name or names listed above on 5-19-2010. Knightsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered Signature of registrant: Sheri L. Dickson. This by the following owner: 1. Wilrolan J Ravelo statement was filed with the County Clerk 2. Cathleen J Ravelo . This business is con- of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2020 by ducted by: Married Couple. The registrant Deputy J. Graff Expires 7/30/2025 Brentcommenced to transact business under the wood Press No. 02-1273 83713 Publish fictitious business name or names listed dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2020. above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cathleen Ravelo. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NAME STATEMENT July 22, 2020 by Deputy J Celestial Expires File No. F-0003666 The name of the busi7/22/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ness: Mobile Solutions Car Audio Ma83791 Publish dates: August 21, 28, Sep- rine Audio Home Audio Located at: 9040 tember 4, 11, 2020. Brentwood Blvd, Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the followFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing owner: Badieh Darden. This business is NAME STATEMENT conducted by: An Individual. The registrant File No. F-0003502 The name of the busi- commenced to transact business under the ness: NorCal Mastercraft Located at: fictitious business name or names listed 5901 Marina Road, Suite 13-14 In: Discovery above on 7-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the Badieh Darden. This statement was filed following owner(s): NorCal Mastercraft, Inc. with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County This business is conducted by: A Corpora- on: July 31, 2020 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires tion. The registrant commenced to transact 7/31/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business under the fictitious business 83718 Publish dates: August 14, 21, 28, name or names listed above on 5-18-2015. September 4, 2020. Signature of registrant: Darrell Lamanna - President. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NAME STATEMENT July 22, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires File No. F-2020-0003701 The name of the 7/22/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business: KV Construction Located at: 83730 Publish dates: August 21, 28, Sep- 931 Oxford Ln. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is tember 4, 11, 2020. hereby registered by the following owner: Kirk Viera. This business is conducted by: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS An Individual. The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious File No. F-0003527 The name of the busi- business name or names listed above on ness: HOA REPAY Located at: 2151 Salvio N/A. Signature of registrant: Kirk Viera. This Street, Ste 250 In: Concord, CA 94520, statement was filed with the County Clerk is hereby registered by the following of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2020 owner(s): HOA Essential Services, LLC. This by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires August 3, business is conducted by: A Limited Liability 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83763 Co.. The registrant commenced to transact Publish dates: August 21, 28, September 4, business under the fictitious business name 11, 2020. or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jason Brown, Managing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Member. This statement was filed with the NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-2020-0003734 The name of the July 23, 2020 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires business: Magic Pumpkin Patch Located 7/23/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 at: 1133 Carey Drive In: Concord, CA 94520, 83712 Publish dates: August 14, 21, 28, is hereby registered by the following owner: September 4, 2020. Gillermo Larracilla Solares. 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-0003545-00 The name of the above on July 21, 2020. Signature of regisbusiness(es): Reagan Management trant: Gillermo Larracilla Solares. This stateServices Located at: 60 Eagle Rock Way, Ste ment was filed with the County Clerk of C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2020 by tered by the following owner(s): Deborah Cooper Deputy Expires 8/4/2025 1. Ronald R Reagan Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83876 Pub2. Patricia M. Reagan. This business is con- lish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, ducted by: A General Partnership. The regis- 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003799 The name of the business: Express Automotive Located at: 2709 Cathedral Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): F & J Services, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Fernando Sanchez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Lisa Spence, Deputy clerk Expires August 5, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83783 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003825 The name of the business: everything is ok Located at: 1401 Marina Way S #280 In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following owner: Booker Thomas Riley . 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: Booker Thomas Riley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/5/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83799 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003877 The name of the business: Cuurly Located at: 714 39th Street In: Richmond, CA 94805, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tigist Gustavson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/5/2020. Signature of registrant: Tigist Gustavson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires 8/7/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83800 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003951 The name of the business: NK Realty Located at: 268 Pebble Beach Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nabela Khair-Rahseparian. 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: Nabela Khair Rahseparian. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2020 by Deputy Deborah Cooper Expires 8/12/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83869 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2020.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday September 9th 2020 at 11:30 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): David M Kandel Midwest Energy Resource LLC Christine Rook Scott Bowman (2) William Clark Blanca Gauthier Michael Henkelman Raina Kenney Daniel J Reyes Mitkayem Robinson All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: Aug. 28th & Sept. 4th 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83882 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004086 The name of the business: Tutoring by AR Located at: 2960 Poe Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aubrey Robinson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/12/2020. Signature of registrant: Aubrey Robinson. This statement was STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa OF FICTITIOUS County on: August 20, 2020 by Deputy Clerk BUSINESS NAME Expires 8/19/2025 Brentwood Press No. The following person(s) has abandoned 02-1273 83906 Publish Dates: September the use of the fictitious business name 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. Atlantis Pool Service at 1720 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious NOTICE OF LIEN SALE business name referred to above was filed SELF STORAGE AUCTION in Contra Costa County on 6/25/2020 under NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- File No. F-2020-0003001-00 1. Shawn Oersigned intends to sell the liened personal twig 2. Jayne Oertwig 1720 Fairview Ave., property described below, pursuant to the Brentwood, CA 94513. This business was provisions of the California Code of Civil Pro- conducted by: A Married Couple. Signature: cedure and the provisions of the California Jayne Oertwig. This statement was filed Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Pro- with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Coun-
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Burbank and all persons (Adjunto) Ashley Gover Cannon NOTICE unknown, claiming any legal or equi- TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as table right, title, estate, lien, or inter- an individual defendant. est in the property described in the The property described in the ComComplaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title, plaint is the real property in the or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto County of Tehama, State of California and Does 1-10 commonly known as Tehama County YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ Assessor’s Parcel No. 075-130-030 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Ronald more particularly described as: D. Sanders and Randall D. Sanders Co The West one half of East one-fourth Trustees of the Ronald D. Sanders and (1/4) of West two fifths (2/5) of East Patricia I. Sanders Trust one half (1/2) of Lot Six (6) in Block NOTICE! You have been sued. The court Fourteen (14) of Maywood Colony, as may decide against you without your being the same is so designated upon that heard unless you respond within 30 days. certain Map entitled “Map of MayRead the information below. You have wood Colony subdivided into Ten Acre 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons Tracts”, filed in the office of the County and legal papers are served on you to file Recorder of the County of Tehama, a written response at this court and have May 23rd, 1891, and now appearing a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or of record thein in Book “A” of Maps at phone call will not protect you. Your writ- page 33, and containing one-fourth ten response must be in proper legal form (1/4) acre more or less according to if you want the court to hear your case. said plat. There may be a court form that you can Together with all right, title and inuse for your response. You can find these terest in and to all minerals, gas, oil court forms and more information at the and other hydrocarbon and mineral California Courts Online Self-Help Center substance therein, and all of the right, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your title and interest in and to that certain county law library, or the courthouse near- oil and gas lease made to the Standard est you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask Oil Company of California, lessee, and the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you recorded in the office of the County do not file your response on time, you may Recorder of Tehama County, California lose the case by default, and your wages, in Liber 37 of official Records at page money, and property may be taken without 331, insofar as it pertains to the propfurther warning from the court. There are erty described herein. Brentwood Press other legal requirements. You may want to No. 02-1273 83909 Publish Dates: Septemcall an attorney right away. If you do not ber 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot SUMMONS afford an attorney, you may be eligible for (CITACION JUDICIAL) free legal services from a nonprofit legal CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): services program. You can locate these HG19046820 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT nonprofit groups at the California Legal (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JOSEPH OCHOA; Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; and DOES org), the California Courts Online Self-Help 1-30 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL by contacting your local court or county bar DEMANDANTE): Scott Lynch NOTICE! You association. NOTE: The court has a statutory have been sued. The court may decide lien for waived fees and costs on any settle- against you without your being heard unment or arbitration award of $10,000 or less you respond within 30 days. Read the more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be information below. You have 30 CALENpaid before the court will dismiss the case. DAR DAYS after this summons and legal ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde papers are served on you to file a written redentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir sponse at this court and have a copy served en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will la información a continuación. Tiene 30 not protect you. Your written response must DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le be in proper legal form if you want the court entreguen esta citación y papeles legales to hear your case. There may be a court form para presentar una respuesta por escrito en that you can use for your response. You can esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia find these court forms and more informaal demandante. Una carta o una llamada tion at the California Courts Online Self-Help telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal your county law library, or the courthouse correcto si desea que procesen su caso en nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Pu- you do not file your response on time, you ede encontrar estos formularios de la corte may lose the case by default, and your y más información en el Centro de Ayuda wages, money, and property may be taken de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. without further warning from the court. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su con- There are other legal requirements. You dado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. may want to call an attorney right away. If Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, you do not know an attorney, you may want pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un to call an attorney referral service. If you formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. cannot afford an attorney, you may be eliSi no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede gible for free legal services from a nonprofit perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte legal services program. You can locate these le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes nonprofit groups at the California Legal sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. legales. Es recomendable que llame a un org), the California Courts Online Self-Help abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de by contacting your local court or county bar remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a association. NOTE: The court has a statutory un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los lien for waived fees and costs on any settlerequisitos para obtener servicios legales ment or arbitration award of $10,000 or gratuitos de un programa de servicios lega- more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be les sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos paid before the court will dismiss the case. grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde California Legal Services, (www.lawhelp- dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir california.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) la información a continuación. Tiene 30 o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por entreguen esta citación y papeles legales ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las para presentar una respuesta por escrito en cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de al demandante. Una carta o una llamada $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el correcto si desea que procesen su caso en gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario pueda desechar el caso. The name and ad- que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Pudress of the court is: (El nombre y dirección ede encontrar estos formularios de la corte de la corte es): y más información en el Centro de Ayuda Superior Court of California, de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. County of Tehama ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su con1740 Walnut Street dado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Red Bluff, CA 96080 Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, The name, address, and telephone number pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un
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overburdened the smaller East County agency. “This is a huge win for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the residents of East Contra Costa County,” said ECCFPD Fire Board President Brian Oftedal. “Three years of investigation and hard work have truly paid off ... This truly was not just impacting the firefighters, but it also has a significant impact on what we’re able to do for the community.” Oftedal added that the effort undertaken with CCCERA exemplifies the district’s commitment to “turn over every rock” in the search for opportunities to ease the district’s fiscal challenges. Fellow fire board member Joe Young said the boost to the budget of more than $1.3 million per year will help fund the expansion of the district. “We have more revenue available to do something else,” Young said. “What we’re trying to do is add firefighters. We need three more fire stations right now. That’s 27 firefighters. We’re working on what I believe will end up being a benefit assessment going to the voters to fund the operation of those three fire stations. We have a little extra money now, so the additional cost for those stations is going to go down a little bit. It’ll be easier for people. They won’t have to pay as much.” The unanimous vote by the retirement board brought to a head a three-year long investigation into a pension contribution inequity created when the ECCFPD was pooled together with the ConFire in 2009. More than five years ago, Young, who has a background in pension management, first suspected that there was a problem
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within the City of Brentwood, with the exception of maybe PA1, but I would like to find out whether or not we are able to place a moratorium on it, because as we know, with a conditional use permit it can get approved by the planning commission and then it goes forward,” said City Councilmember Karen Rarey, referring to PA1, which is over 430 acres surrounded by Lone Tree Way to the north, Heidorn Ranch Road to the west, Sand Creek Road to the south and Shady Willow Lane to the east. Staton’s request was first made at the conclusion of a late July council meeting that saw several community members publicly oppose proposed plans for Indiana’s Powerdrive Oil & Gas Company LLC, in partnership with Brentwood’s Sunset Exploration Inc., to drill three exploratory wells in search of commercial quantities of oil or gas on a 160-acre parcel south of the corner of Hidden Ranch Road and Old Sand Creek, outside the city limits. The future of that project is still being
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with the way the pension obligations were assigned to the district. However, it was another two years before the district had the resources to begin the exhaustive investigation into the issue. “At some point in the past, ConFire and East Contra Costa Fire were grouped into a single group for pension plan cost contributions and sharing,” Young explained. “The method that was used to allocate the costs between the two plans was based on active payroll, which did not represent the true split in those costs. The retirement board agreed to let us break apart the group and allocate the costs between the groups based on their actual liabilities. That’s the fairest to everybody.” The CCCERA decision is retroactive to Dec. 31, 2019. ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick said that resolving the pension contribution inequity was a top priority for him when he took over as fire chief in 2017. In comments made to the CCCERA board, he emphasized the intent of the request to de-pool was to look forward to the future. Helmick offered that he wasn’t interested in unraveling the “historical financial inequities” that resulted from the board’s 2009 decision to combine the districts into Cost Group No. 8, a decision that was retroactive to 2002. “We’re not asking to retroactively correct it historically, which could be really detrimental to everybody and detrimental to the system,” Helmick said before the board’s vote. “We’re trying to meet on common ground.” The reduction in pension obligations for ECCFPD means an increase in obligations for ConFire In a let-
considered, ultimately resting with Contra Costa County officials — although Grindall noted that the city does pay close attention to projects near its jurisdiction. “The county has land-use jurisdiction over the property within county jurisdiction, even if it’s within inches of the city’s boundary,” Grindall said. “Of course, the closer any facility is to our city, the more impact it will have on the city, and we definitely monitor such applications and comment on them. But we don’t actually have authority. It’s the board of supervisors that has ultimate land-use authority in the county.” Sunset Exploration Inc. President Bob Nunn said this week that he supports any changes that are backed up by data, but he warns that the city cannot pass a local law that conflicts with state law. Attorney Clifford Conkle, representing Sunset Exploration Inc, has sent a letter to the city highlighting those concerns. “To have a moratorium, you’d better be careful,” Nunn said. “There is something called preemption under state law… Preemption is specific. It’s very dangerous, and the council needs to be very cautious about this… What preemption basically states is that you can’t pass a local law that conflicts with state law.” Brentwood City Attorney Damien Brower said he was waiting for city leaders to direct staff to move forward on the exploration of an oil- and gas-drilling moratorium before he delved into the letter. “Certainly there are a number of different state and federal laws that do preempt the city on certain things that we can and cannot do, but I have not specifically looked at that,” he said of the letter. City staff is expected to return to the council with research results during a future meeting. To view upcoming meeting agendas, visit https://rb.gy/yauveh.
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ter dated April 10 addressed to CCCERA, ConFire Fire Chief Lewis Brochard stated his agency’s objection to the move to depool the two fire districts. Further, he requested that if the retirement board did approve the action, the implementation be delayed until December 2022. “ConFire’s position is understandable,” Helmick said. “For some 11 years, ConFire has enjoyed a rich financial benefit as the far larger demographic member of Cost Group No. 8, and it has reaped benefits from its Pension Obligation Bond. In simple words, East Contra Costa has historically cross-subsidized ConFire. Any further delay simply compounds the inequities imposed upon East Contra Costa.” Contra Costa County Supervisor and CCCERA board member Candace Andersen brought a unique perspective to the de-pooling debate. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors oversees ConFire. She said her role on the CCCERA board required her to set aside her obligations to ConFire and make decisions that are best for the county. “What’s most important to me is that we figure out how to strengthen our entire fire system,” Andersen explained. “When you look at what we’ve gone through in the last week and half with the lightning fires, you realize just how critical it is to have our auto aid (and) our mutual aid agreements that make such a difference. It’s so important that every fire district can do what they need to do standing alone, and then helping out ... ConFire is better off if East County is in a better position.”
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Oakley Police K-9 officer Koda officially retired from the Oakley Police Department in July.
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together as he enjoys his retirement,” Del Prado said. “It’s been an honor and blessing to spend eight-plus years with Koda. It turned to be one of the greatest parts of my career.” While the German shepherd will retire from taking a bite out of crime, he’s not likely to be forgotten. He serves as the namesake of the city’s 2.5-acre dog park that opened in 2018 at the corner of Laurel and Brown
roads, next to the Nunn Wilson Family Park. For his part, Koda isn’t likely to forget the city, either. At the conclusion of an official city proclamation honoring the lovable K-9 officer, he let out four loud barks, perhaps a parting thank-you. It’s expected that another K-9 officer will join the department, although it’s unclear when, said Nancy Marquez-Suarez, assistant to the city manager.
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St. Vincent de Paul offers paid workplace training The Workforce Development Program at St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is a paid jobs training program aimed at helping the unemployed re-enter the workforce and find stable employment. The 24-week Pittsburg-based program teaches members techniques to find a job, offering training in resume development, interviewing and workplace success techniques in a supportive and compassionate environment. Mandatory orientation sessions for people interested in applying to the program will take place on Sept. 12 and 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Pittsburg. To register, call 925-439-5060. The Workforce Development Program aims to help tear down the barriers that stand in the way of employment for individuals who have struggled to obtain and maintain employment. Participants are matched with mentors and take weekly classes to continue developing necessary workplace skills. A new class of participants is selected every six months. Participants gain paid, part-time, (22.5 hours per week), work experience in a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store or SVdP’s trucking and transportation department. Additional training in retail operations
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Pull yourself up by your bootstraps And put one foot in front of the other!
Unexpected events can set you back or set you up. It’s all a matter of perspective.
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– Mary Anne Radmacher
020 started off just like any other year. I think I slept through the stroke of midnight, or maybe I woke up long enough to give
Charlie a kiss and say good night. It was the start of another typical year. All the kids were doing well. All the four-legged critters were healthy and happy. Work was going great. We had our annual sojourn to Palm Desert in January, and a trip to Kauai for our friend’s wedding in February. 2020 was set to be a fabulous year! We were excited to see what the new year would bring. Since finding love in our 50’s and getting married in 2016, we seem to find adventure and excitement at every turn. Our Palm Desert trip was laid back. A little golf, a little shopping, reading on the deck, visiting our favorite haunts. We call this annual trip our ‘relaxing vacation’. You know how some vacations you are in a place that you want to pop out of bed early in the morning and go, go, go all day. We have to make sure to see everything there is to see. Well, our annual Palm Desert trip is the opposite. It is… how little energy can we exert each day. lol On our way home from Kauai, we were a little cautious about people at the airport, we sat outside the restaurant to eat, we carried hand sanitizer. We had watched a little bit of news while we were there, or at least clicked on the breaking news stories that would pop up on our phones while we sat under our umbrellas on the beach. We flew into SFO on February 28th. I came home to a very busy schedule. Out visiting with clients, catching up on all the happenings at home and at work. It was good to be relaxed from vacation, and back into the swing of life. All was good with the universe. The COVID 19 thing was still far from all consuming news. So far, we had a few people sick, no one had died, after all it was just the flu. Life was still pretty normal. I was talking to my staff about continuing to make appointments in people’s homes, or, if the clients prefer, we could start using Zoom, or Facetime. We decided to get feedback from our clients on what felt most comfortable for them. Almost all said, let’s meet in person and we will just sit across the table from each other. My calendar was full. On March 9th, the news was not great. Things were feeling a bit off kilter but probably still manageable. We were all starting to watch the news like it was a soap opera, and truthfully, it seemed like it was, or a Sci Fi movie. It was like a watching a geyser forming. It was bubbling up but then would calm down, and then bubble up a bit higher, and then calm down. Then suddenly it exploded. It was the NBA, NCAA, SXSW, Googles I/O, Disneyland, Tax day, travel bans, Coachella, airlines, containment zones, bars and restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, and then on March 13th President Trump declares a national emergency. On Monday, March 16th, we have a staff conference call. I reassure them that things are a little rocky but there is not an 8.0 earthquake rumbling, just some 2.0 tremors. We will work from home, but I will continue to meet clients on their terms. If they want me to come to their homes, I am happy to do so. I am a very optimistic person, almost to a fault at times.
Not a bad thing, most of the time. My gut was starting to question my brain. You know how sometimes your gut knows more than your conscious mind? It is just a feeling, nothing concrete, nothing we can put our finger on, but a strong feeling. This crazy virus had only been a top of mind topic of conversation for a couple of weeks. What the heck, how bad can it be right? On March 17th I went to visit a client in Livermore. I was going to a closing in Alameda. I was going to sign an application that evening. The last week felt off, just not right, like I couldn’t be sure how this was all going to unfold. And today was feeling even more off. I called my Alameda clients and asked if they wanted me to attend the closing. We agreed it was best to limit the number of people, so I did not go but my notary did attend. My application that evening called me and asked if it might be better to drop off the application or even mail it to him. I dropped it off on his front porch and then we went through it over the phone. This was getting crazy. It was going to be two weeks, and then two more weeks, and then 6 weeks was the magic number. It seemed that what was getting missed was 2 weeks + 2 weeks + 6 weeks = 10 weeks. We are all supposed to stay home and not see anyone for 10 weeks??? What? Well, the rest is history. It is now September. We are in our 7th month of “social distancing”, limited gatherings, no personal services – yes my hair is really gray and now everyone knows it, restaurants serving to-go alcohol and setting up tents in their parking lots, empty stadiums and pop up fans at sporting events, and the list goes on. BUT what this means is…. We survived and we figured it out. Life goes on. We Zoom with friends and clients. We have dinner in the parking lot, we wear masks to the grocery store and everywhere else, we do contactless shopping, we visit with friends in smaller numbers and we sit on the deck. My mom always told us ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going, you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and you put one foot in front of the other and ya keep goin’ forward’. There was no wallowing. There was no self-pity. She always said, ‘don’t come to me with a problem, come to me with a solution’. So, all of that to say, we have gotten incredibly busy due to these unsettling events. Whether it is a job loss, income loss due to falling interest rates, kids needing help due to current events, wanting to ease the monthly stress by eliminating your mortgage payment, or just wanting to be prepared with a safety net. Everyone is hyper aware of their financial security these days. In an article appearing the the Novato Advance, and published at Insurance New Net, Shelley Giordano, co-founder of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, says “Leveraging the value of our home using a reverse mortgage line of credit can allow a borrower to avoid tapping their savings or investments until the market stabilizes.” Giordano goes on to say, “Other benefits of the reverse mortgage line of credit include that it can never be frozen, reduced or canceled as long as the loan terms are met.” 7/30/2020 George Gagliardi, financial advisor with Coromandel Wealth Management in Lexington, Mass. In an article titled Don’t overlook a reverse mortgage in time of crisis, in the Wicked Local Lexington. “The CARES Act has granted a temporary reprieve for those who are having difficulty making mortgage payments because of reduced income — up to 12 months of forbearance which must eventually be paid back with interest — but it hasn’t done anything for the other living expenses,” Gagliardi writes. “While people scramble to get HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) on their homes, tap their retirement plans (not a good idea unless a last resort) or plead with creditors for forbearance on
Beth Miller-Rowe has been in the mortgage industry for 38 years specializing in reverse mortgages for the past 12 years. Beth has degrees in economics and business administration. their debts, many are overlooking Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) as an option.” 6/8/2020 There is headline after headline touting the benefits of exploring a reverse mortgage to provide financial security during turbulent times. Bankrate says 77% of homeowners say mortgage hampers retirement savings. 3/11/2020 Pandemic shift to remote work puts seniors at financial disadvantage. 6/9/2020 Seattle Times says Pandemic playing havoc with seniors retirement plans. 6/7/2020 – Advertorial
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aking a choice about who cares for your loved one when you are unavailable
can be difficult. Fortunately for East County, there is HomeLife Senior Care (HLSC), a privately owned company with a decade of experience in ministering to those with limited mobility. “We do the activities of daily living,” said Angela DiNicola, president of HLSC. “We do everything that you can think of that you would do on a day-to-day basis that is nonmedical. We do bathing, meal prep, housecleaning, grocery shopping, running errands and companionship.” This kind of daily help can allow aging seniors to stay safely in their homes. Brentwood resident Dorothy Goesch is 91 and has been an HLSC client for five years. She said she and her husband both ON THE COVER: Finding the right care for a loved one, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, can be challenging and stressful. But the owners and staff at HomeLife Senior Care are seasoned professionals who ensure each client is cared for like family. Photo by Tony Kukulich
preferred having caregivers come to their home, rather than relocating to an assisted living facility. “I like it fine,” she said of her experience. “I really have appreciated all the care I’ve been given. They help me with my shower and they fix my breakfast and sometimes do extra work, taking things out to the garbage and even watering my plants. It’s been a very nice relationship.” Angela and her husband, Vinny DiNicola, founded their business together in 2010, after Angela inadvertently became a caregiver for some elderly gentlemen when the couple lived in Nevada. “It just sparked this passion in me to want to provide good care for people,” she said. “I didn’t necessarily want to continue to be a caregiver, but I had a good feeling after talking to people about what a good company looked like.” The couple moved to California and began researching caregiving organizations. They came across many franchise opportunities, but Vinny said they envisioned owning their own company. Eventually, they found an organization called Seniors Choice, which provided support, training and materials, but did not own any part of the business. “We are voluntary members of their association,” explained Vinny. “The high standards they have in their training and how to properly run an organization that
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eptember in East County means warm days, cool evenings, and plenty of opportunity to step
outside for some fresh air. Despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have offered socially distant outdoor recreation as a means to stay healthy and happy during these uncertain times. With miles of walking trails and sidewalks available in East County, seniors looking for light, low impact exercise will be spoiled for choice. If urban walks have become mundane, options abound in East Bay Regional Parks, which have begun to open back up after recent wildfires. Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley has a smooth walk on flat land to expansive Delta Views. The Brentwood Senior Activity Center is temporarily closed to activities. Recreation supervisor for the City of Brentwood Olivia Alvarez said she and her team are working on getting safe and fun outdoor programing scheduled for the fall. “Everyone is just really trying to figure out what fall can look like for all of us,” Alvarez said. “Not only for seniors, but the overall fall recreation schedule. We are trying to see how we can alter our events
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Local seniors like Patrick and Elova McCoy (seen here at the grand opening of the Oakley Senior Center in 2019,) are finding fun ways to relax, unwind and enjoy life during the COVID-19 crisis. to make them still happen.” To offer input on future activities, seniors can take Brentwood’s Covid-19 Senior Services Survey online. Alvarez said the survey is asking the senior community what they want and what they feel comfortable doing. “We will alter our programming to meet the needs we hear from the results of the survey,” she added. For those looking to get out of town, cruises have begun booking for the new year. Prices are relatively steady and potential cruisers should not expect big discounts, but there are plenty of promo-
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tions right now. “What the cruise lines are doing is offering incentives to book at the moment,” said Vera Martinez, owner of Vacations and Voyages Travel Agency. “That might mean $500 onboard credit, drinks packages and specialty dining.” Martinez said some of her clients are booking river cruises because they are smaller, usually topping out at 100 people per boat, compared to thousands on large ocean cruises. She is currently booking cruises to multiple locations, including Alaska and Hawaii for 2021. Cruises aren’t the only way to get a
change of scenery. Martinez said she is seeing people travel. Airlines are doing what they can to make passengers feel safe, and most still have the middle seat blocked off. But travelers should expect to comply with all safety measures. “I think that travel is possible,” said Martinez. “I think that we need to be smart about the way we travel, I think we need to be sure we follow the guidelines imposed. If the airlines are asking for a mask, you need to wear a mask . . . don’t think you can get away without a mask.” For more information on East Bay Regional Parks, call 1-888-327-2757 or visit https://bit.ly/3gPgoir. For more information on Vacations and Voyages, call 925-639-9194 or visit www.vacationsandvoyages.net. The City of Brentwood has developed a COVID-19 Senior Resource Guide with resources and services that are available to assist adults ages 50+. If you are interested in obtaining a printed copy of this guide, call the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department at 925-5165444 and leave a voicemail with your name and mailing address. Printed copies will also be available at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Senior Resource guide is available online at https://bit.ly/2YUQTWx.
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Knowing what to look for and what to avoid before making a choice can help families feel sure their loved ones are safe and well cared for. Westmont of Brentwood provides three lifestyle choices – independent living, assisted living and memory care. The facility has 131 apartment-style homes, and the different levels of service mean residents don’t need to leave when they need more support. “Westmont Living’s team members work tirelessly to foster resident independence while respecting individuality, choice, dignity and privacy,” said Julie Walke, public relations representative for Westmont. “The company takes pride in the ‘Live Your Way’ activities and wellness program that include physical exercise, brain fitness and social events along with lifelong learning.” Like everything else, COVID-19 has affected operations at Westmont, whose residents face an increased risk from infection. “Obviously, we follow CDC guidelines, and we are quick to respond should anyone become ill,” said Patrick Frasier, operations specialist. “Within the everyday living of our communities, we find creative ways to keep
our residents connected. For instance, one of our communities recently hosted a Classic Car Drive-by Show and food drive.” Amidst the chaos of a pandemic, Westmont continues to maintain its welcoming exterior, train its staff and engage its residents as safely as possible. For those on the hunt for an assisted living facility, Community Relations Director Tash Santiago listed some things to keep in mind. “This list is a guideline that we suggest seniors use while looking,” said Santiago. ”If a senior living community does not have these things, our recommendation is for them to keep looking for the right fit.” Is the building secure and do they follow the recommended CDC guidelines? Do they screen for signs and symptoms and take the temperature of all people entering the building, including staff and essential medical personnel? Do they train their staff on personal protective equipment, hand hygiene and practice good respiratory etiquette within the community? Do they screen new and returning residents for signs and symptoms every shift for 14 days? Do they limit dining to small groups with good social distancing between residents? Do they schedule outdoor access to minimize the number of residents and to facilitate social distancing? Does the staff clean all common areas and
Within the everyday living of our communities, we find creative ways to keep our residents connected. For instance, one of our communities recently hosted a Classic Car Drive-by Show and food drive. – Patrick Frasier, operations specialist, Westmont of Brentwood
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Maybe you are experiencing some difficulty walking or are a little more tired than you used to be after dressing and fixing something to eat. When you shower, you are just a little uncomfortable being alone and worry you might fall. Maybe you are thinking you could use some help fixing meals and/or grocery shopping or you have quit driving and need help to get to appointments. Perhaps you have had surgery, like a hip or knee replacement, and you would like someone to come assist you for a few days after you get home from the hospital, a home care provider might be exactly what you need. First, understand that there is a difference between home care and home health care. Home health care is a service provided by licensed RN’s, physical therapists, speech therapists and other restorative providers. These services are considered medical assistance that are ordered by a physician and are usually paid for by insurance or Medicare. Home care is a service provided by non-licensed staff often called caregivers, trained to assist you with the activities of daily living. It is designed to help you maintain your independence in your own home. It is most often private pay although some people are fortunate enough to have long-term care insurance. Licensed home care agencies are formally called HCO’s or Home Care Organizations. All HCO’s in California should have a license number. A few home care agencies that are owned by registered nurses do have licensed nurses supervising caregivers but this is not the norm. Second, it is important to know that you can hire a caregiver through a licensed home care agency or you can be the employer yourself and hire privately. You can find the names of local licensed agencies on the internet, in the newspaper or you may hear of one through a friend or family member. Some internet sites feature private caregivers available for hire. Be aware if you hire an independent caregiver, you still are liable for employer taxes as part of your tax obligation and you need to provide the caregiver with a 1099 at the end of the year for their taxes. You do not want to be charged with tax evasion so be wary of anyone who asks you to only pay them in cash. Regardless of which route you take to hire someone, be sure that the caregiver you choose is registered with the state of California, has had a criminal background check and a TB test. If you hire someone privately, don’t be afraid to ask about these things. If you hire through a licensed agency, you can be assured that this has been done since it is required to maintain a home care agency license. Also don’t be afraid to ask if a home
care agency is licensed since there are some in Contra Costa County that are still not licensed, even though a license has been required since 2016. Third, be sure to interview the potential caregiver and find out about their experience and how they obtained their training before they come to your home to actually start work. However, sometimes even more critical than specific experience, is whether you feel comfortable with this person. Having someone in your home can be fun and productive but can also be an imposition or difficult if you cannot get along with them or your personalities clash. If you are wondering about the cost of different choices, expect to pay about $20 to $25 an hour for a private caregiver and about $29 to $34 an hour for agency help. One last important item to remember is that a caregiver can be injured while working in your home. You will want to be sure you are protected from personal liability. If you are using a licensed home care agency, they will have workers compensation insurance, general and professional liability and will be responsible for the injury. If you hire privately, check with your insurance agent about your homeowners policy to see what kind of coverage you have for domestic help. Increase your coverage if needed. In summary, if you need home care and can afford the extra help, it can be a great way to stay in your own home, enjoy your senior years and live your life to the fullest! – Advertorial
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a daunting task, one for which professional help can be a lifesaver. Fortunately, Brentwood is home to not one, but two attorneys who specialize in estate planning and can help you draft a will, living trust and healthcare directive to ensure you are prepared for any eventuality. Edward Younger has been practicing law for nine years. He said he recommends his clients invest in a complete plan that covers all eventualities. “Some people do a will without a power of attorney, or just power of attorney, sometimes they overlook a trust,” he said. “I see a lot of people with questions, they don’t understand the difference between a will and a living trust.” Younger said the difference is fairly simply – a will drags property and assets through a public court process, while a living trust allows assets to be handled privately, quickly and at far less cost. “Probate court is expensive,” Younger said, noting fees are charged on a graduated scale based on the value of the assets. “You can pass property through a will, but it goes through the probate court . . . you can easily be looking at $10,000, $15,000 or $25,000.” He added a quick probate case will take approximately nine months. Some cases take years. Another document he recommended is a health care directive. “I think every adult needs to have one,” Younger said. “Part of that complete plan should be your health care directive. That’s not related to your finances but should be part of the complete planning process.” Younger said he sees many people who put off estate planning, or try to do it themselves and
make errors, suffer the consequences. Ruth Buzzard is also an estate planning attorney in Brentwood. With 30 years of experience under her belt, she can offer her clients everything they need to prepare for the unexpected. “With the revocable living trust package, there is a series of documents that are prepared and all of them are necessary for various things,” she said. Her package includes paperwork giving both general and durable powers of attorney, allowing a person of your choosing the ability to pay your bills for you or make decisions should you become incapacitated. “Anyone who has property in the state of California should be interested in an estate plan,” Buzzard said. “If you don’t create an estate plan, the state of California has one already done. It may not be the people you want to get your stuff, so you want to be sure you have an estate plan in place so the people you want to actually receive things, do.” Buzzard said she occasionally finds a client does not want to prepare a living trust, preferring to leave their property distribution to a will. She said this is due to a misconception that creating a living trust is transferring their property to someone else. “There’s no reason to go through probate, and if you have a trust, you can avoid that,” she said. “(With a trust), you are creating an entity on paper. It’s just like if you own a company, and decide you want to incorporate – you aren’t transferring your business to someone else. Now, rather than being the sole proprietor, you are the corporate officers. It’s the same with a trust, you create a legal entity on paper, and you are the initial trustee.” The Law Offices of Edward Younger are located at 420 Beatrice Court, Suite G1, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-4204111 or visit https://edwardyoungerlaw.com/. The Buzzard Law Firm is located at 729 First St., Suite D, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-7459 or visit https://law-offices-ofruth-n-buzzard.business.site/.
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resorts, plane tickets and more. The U.S. National Park Service offers citizens age 62 and older lifetime passes to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites for just $10 in person ($20 online or via mail). Reasoning and problem-solving skills: Brain scans reveal that older adults are more likely to use both hemispheres of their brans simultaneously — something called bilateralization. This can sharpen reasoning skills. For example, in a University of Illinois study, older air traffic controllers excelled at their cognitively taxing jobs, despite some losses in short-term memory and visual spatial processing. Older controllers proved to be experts at navigating, juggling multiple aircrafts simultaneously and avoiding collisions. Less stress: As people grow older, they are able to differentiate their needs from wants and focus on more important goals. This can alleviate worry over things that are beyond one’s control. Seniors may realize how little the opinions of others truly mean in the larger picture, thereby feeling less stress about what others think of them. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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regard to hearing. It’s easy to take hearing for granted, but even momentary hearing loss can highlight how vital it is to protect hearing. People rely on headphones or earbuds to listen to music, stream movies or participate in work-related meetings more than ever before. Having the volume too loud can contribute to hearing loss over time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says five in 10 young people listen to their music or other audio too loudly. Overall, 48 million people in the United States have trouble hearing in one or both of their ears. Johns Hopkins Medical Center reports approximately 15% of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk of hearing problems increases with age. Once it’s gone, hearing cannot be restored in many cases. To protect hearing and guard against future hearing loss, consider these recommendations: 1. Ask for a baseline hearing test. It’s easier to measure hearing loss if there is a baseline by which it can be measured. During your annual physical, ask for a hearing test or a referral to an audiologist. This can set the course for monitoring progression of any future hearing loss. 2. Wear hearing protection. There are various types of hearing protection that can filter
out certain levels of sound. Many earplugs, like the ones musicians wear or those worn when attending rock concerts, can reduce the sound by approximately 25 dB. Custom fit ear plugs provide more noise reduction, in upwards of 35 to 40 dB. They are optimal for high-noise environments, such as when mowing lawns or operating machinery, according to the hearing loss resource Hearts for Hearing. 3. Turn down the volume. Experts recommend adhering to the 60/60 rule when enjoying audio through headphones. This suggestion is to listen with the headphones at no more than 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes a day. Earbuds fit directly next to the eardrum and can be harmful to your hearing. If possible, choose over-the-ear headphones instead. 4. Have custom molds made. Rather than turning up the volume, people can have custom ear molds made for use with earphones, suggests Johns Hopkins. The custom ear molds will block outside noise, allowing for higher quality listening. 5. Keep your ears dry. Moisture in the ear can cause bacteria to grow and potentially lead to infections. Towel-dry ears gently after showering or swimming. Avoid the temptation to use cotton swabs to dry the ears. For the most part, ears are self-cleaning, and using a cotton swab can push wax and cause it to become compacted in the ear canal. In addition to these tips, discussing hearing health with a doctor is a wise idea. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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Many seniors are not aware CBD is extracted from the marijuana plant, seniors can take advantage of the medical benefits afforded by the extract without the head or body sensation often associated with marijuana. Delivering CBD to their bodies in forms like topical gels, tinctures and oils. CBD delivers all of the benefits of marijuana without making the user high Here are 8 reasons why CBD should become a regular part of every seniors’ health routine as they age. 1. Pain Relief Clinical studies have proved that Marijuana is very effective in decreasing arthritis and nerve pain. Handmade, medical, boutique-style creams are the effective cure of different muscles and joint pains. 2. Bone Health According to a study, cannabis use can help heal fractures and support healthier bones. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, cannabis can be very useful for patients with multiple sclerosis. 3. Soothing Effects Although CBD is known for its soothing effects on senior consumers, it promotes the feeling of energy and acts against inertia. This is because CBD
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Elderly men and women were among the groups the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified as high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19. That forced people 65 years and older to be especially cautious when engaging in otherwise normal activities, including having their vehicles serviced. In recognition of the threat posed by COVID-19, many auto dealerships and service shops implemented changes to their operations to ensure the safety of their employees and their customers, including those in high-risk groups. Seniors can take additional measures to ensure they stay safe while having their vehicles serviced. ♦♦ Inquire about safety measures. Before booking vehicle maintenance appointments, seniors should call the dealership or body shop to determine what’s being done to keep everyone safe. Many such businesses quickly implemented new safety protocols so they should be ready and willing to share this information over the phone. Look for specific information about sanitization practices. Are vehicle interiors being sprayed with disinfectant before and after maintenance appointments? Are employees wearing masks each day? Are employees being checked for COVID-19 symptoms before each shift? These are some of the simple yet effective measures many dealerships and body shops are taking to ensure the safety of their customers.
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Seniors can take additional measures to ensure they stay safe while having their vehicles serviced. ♦♦ Ask about pickup service. Some communities that reopened encourage high-risk segments of the population to adhere to stay-at-home measures. Elderly men and women are still vulnerable to COVID-19 even if the number of reported cases in their towns has decreased. Pickup service, in which a service shop employee will come pick up and then drop off a customer’s car once the work is done, can be a great way for elderly drivers to have their vehicles serviced without going out in public. Even if pickup is not policy, ask if it’s possible and request that your vehicle be disinfected upon being returned. If pickup is not an option, ask a younger friend or family member to drive your car in for maintenance in your place. ♦♦ Only visit safe facilities. Elderly drivers who must visit a dealership or body shop in person should confirm that waiting rooms feature socially distant seating. If possible, drop the car off and then go for a walk or find somewhere safe off the premises to read a book or listen to music while the work is being done. – Courtesy Metro Creative
Flu shot more important in 2020
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hospitals conserve potentially scarce resources. As the COVID-19 virus rapidly spread late in the winter of 2019-20, many hospitals across the country and even the globe were stretched incredibly thin. So anything ordinary citizens can do to alleviate such burdens can help save lives while also making hospital workers’ jobs easier and less stressful. Many people may be concerned about going out and getting a flu shot in 2020. That’s especially likely for people who live in communities where the COVID-19 virus is spreading. However, the CDC notes that getting a flu shot in 2020 is an essential part of protecting your health and the health of your family. Many doctor’s offices are now insisting patients wait in their cars until doctors are ready to see them, and masks may be required when entering the doctor’s office. Such measures can reduce the risk of getting the COVID-19 virus when visiting a doctor’s office for a flu shot or another visit, so patients should not be hesitant to receive their vaccinations in 2020. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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VERY TIME I HAVE A DOCTOR’S appointment, which luckily, knock wood, is not that often, it is rare that I get lengthy instructions before the visits. Granted every once in a while, if I am having a blood draw done, they will say Senior whether to fast or orner not and when I get my bone density tests, I am told not to wear something with metal like a zipper, but usually it’s just a real come as you are party for me. Marla Luckhardt Recently my sweet friend in Nevada had to go for the dreaded barium enema. That in itself is extremely unpleasant, especially at our age, but the instructions that they faxed to her not only were totally bizarre, they were two pages long. This procedure is very serious and I do not take it lightly at all but it is in my nature to try and find the humorous side of everything. So, when she told me about the detailed directives, they sent to her I asked her to forward them to me. COVID has increased my level of boredom apparently and as she started to read them to me, her voice became
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Tests like these can save your life and by letting you know, in great detail how to prepare, you can feel comfortable in staying safe and well. said, she could have some gelatin to which I responded, oh goodie, sounds delicious! The last part of the instructions mandated that she not only drink the entire bottle of Magnesium Citrate, she could not chew the four tablets but had to take them with yet another glass of water. Finally, there must be no drinking or eating anything after midnight before the procedure but I can guarantee I would certainly have absolutely no desire at that point for any liquids. The morning of the procedure, day three and the big crescendo, there was no food or water just that one lonely suppository for the road! The instructions for that shall remain unreported. So how did it all go for my friend? If this more than slightly annoying
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to be the father of modern medicine. The saying relates to the notion that what people put in their bodies can heal or prevent certain conditions. For seniors with medicine cabinets full of over-the-counter and prescription medications, the idea of relying predominantly on food to promote optimal health may be tempting, and various foods can be particularly useful to the 50-and-over demographic. According to the World Health Organization, poor diet is a major contributor to many of the diseases that affect older people. Poor diet has been connected to the development of diabetes, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis also may be linked to the foods one eats. The National Council for Aging Care says micronutrient deficiency is often a problem among the aging due to factors like lack of variety in diet and reduced food intake. Eating a variety of foods can provide all of the nutrients people need to stay healthy as they get older. Certain foods may be particularly helpful. ♦♦ Brain-friendly foods: Foods such as avocado, leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, blueberries, and salmon are good sources of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that may help ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, advises Sonas Home Health Care. ♦♦ Anti-inflammatory foods: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent inflammation that can cause cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Aging.com says foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, should be consumed at least twice per week. ♦♦ Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, canned or frozen produce tend to be high in micronutrients, including a variety of important vitamins that are essential for all components
Eating a variety of foods can provide all of the nutrients people need to stay healthy as they get older. Certain foods may be particularly helpful. of health. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises eating dark green vegetables, such as leafy greens or broccoli, and orange vegetables, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. ♦♦ Energy-boosters: Choose whole grains that can provide sustained energy by way of healthy carbohydrates over processed grains. ♦♦ Bone-friendly foods: Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, can prevent calcium from being leached from the bones, which contributes to conditions like osteoporosis. ♦♦ Digestive system-friendly foods: The digestive system slows down as the body ages, as the walls of the gastrointestinal tract thicken and digestive contractions that push waste along may slow down and become fewer. Foods rich in fiber can promote proper digestion by moving food through the digestive tract more easily. High-fiber foods also may help naturally reduce blood cholesterol levels. ♦♦ High-iron foods: Without enough iron in the body, a person may feel tired and lethargic from a reduced production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the rest of the body. A lack of oxygen in body tissues from anemia can be serious, says the National Council for Aging Care. Tofu, spinach, lentils, pumpkin seeds, and fortified breads and cereals are high in iron. Smart food choices can help seniors live long and healthy lives. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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IF YOU LIVE WITH A LIFE PARTNER, WHO RECEIVES YOUR ASSETS UPON DEATH?
The answer to this question may shock you. Adults 50 and over who live together and never marry has increased 75% since 2007. The law has very little protections for life partners compared to a spouse. Our court system is simply not set up to deal with people who live together in committed relationships but never marry. There are numerous spousal rights that come with a marriage certificate. If you don’t marry however, the consequences when your non-marital partner dies can be very unfair. The good news is that there are a number of documents that unwed partners can enter into to protect each other. However, you have to make an intentional effort to protect yourself financially. The law will not help you. An estate plan is the first step. At a minimum, a will describing how you want your assets distributed should be prepared. Without a will, the default will be that your partner will receive nothing. Typically, either your children, parents or siblings receive your assets. It does not matter that you have not talked to them in 20 years. The law decides. Other options
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Exercise and aging: How to work out safely after 50
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♦♦ Choose the right places to exercise outdoors. Exercising outside provides the best of both worlds for many people, providing a chance to get healthy all while enjoying the great outdoors. When exercising outdoors, choose areas that are not remote and where others can see you and offer help if you suffer an injury or have an accident. Boardwalks, public parks and outdoor gyms are safer places to work out than wooded areas or other places well off the beaten path. ♦♦ Stay hydrated. The NIA notes that
many people lose their sense of thirst as they age. But just because you aren’t thirsty does not mean you don’t need water, especially while exercising. Water regulates body temperature and lubricates the joints, thereby decreasing your risk of injury during exercise. Exercising after 50 can help people live healthy well into retirement. But caution must be exercised when aging men and women return to exercise after a long break. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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Before beginning a fresh exercise regimen, men and women over 50 should make sure they are fit and healthy enough for a new program.
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ing infection or mechanical failure. The following are a handful of exercises, courtesy of the AARP, that can help men and women strengthen their hips. Good Morning Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and keep your hands at your sides. With your knees slightly bent and your back naturally arched, bend at your hips as if you’re bowing out of respect as far as you can go, or until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position. During the exercise, keep your core braced and don’t bow your back. Hip Abduction Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Loop a resistance band around both ankles, and then raise your right leg out to the side as far as you can. Hold in this position for a moment before slowly returning
to the starting position. Switch legs and then repeat the exercise on the other side. Hip Adduction Loop one end of a resistance band low around a solid object, then stand to the left of that object before looping the other end of the band around your right ankle. Place your legs shoulder-width apart, and then pull in your right leg until your ankles touch. Repeat with your left leg, this time moving to the right side of the object. Glute Bridge Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Raise your hips to form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, using some type of support if you need to. Clench your butt at the top of the movement, pause, and lower yourself back down. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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