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Brentwood Chamber names Citizen, Business of the Year BRENTWOOD The votes are in and the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has named its Citizen and Business of the Year for 2020: Seana Fippin won Citizen of the Year, and Red Box Business Solutions, Inc., the business she owns with her husband, Brett Fippin, won Business of the Year. “It’s a shock and an honor, and I am very humbled,” Seana Fippin said of being recognized. “I am in awe. My husband is the cofounder of Red Box so he is the force behind the scenes and we are honored.” Seana and Red Box will be honored at the Chamber’s Celebrate Brentwood dinner on Oct. 21. The Chamber hosts the event each year, and Chamber President Gerald Johnson said it is an important way to recognize those who serve. “Celebrate Brentwood is an opportunity to honor the men and women who make our city great through their actions,” said Johnson. “These are everyday citizens who pour their hearts and souls into everything they do. They care deeply about our city and we are gathering in October to honor these exceptional citizens.”

FIPPIN Seana and Brett moved their lives and their business to Brentwood 16 years ago. Since then, Seana said they have worked hard

to become part of the community and serve those in need. They joined the Chamber immediately upon arriving in East County, then later joined the Rotary Club of Brentwood and began volunteering time and resources. “We weren’t super active, but I got significantly involved with the community seven years ago when I joined the board of Directors for the Rotary club,” said Seana. “The chamber is about promoting business and economic development, but I ended up with a huge heart for service and the principals and values of Rotary are all about that.” Seana served as president of the Rotary club during 2020 and said she was inspired by the example of her fellow members to begin Brentwood Strong in March of 2020, just after the world went into shelter-in-place because of COVID-19. “Brentwood Strong involved the whole community,” Seana said. “We connected with some community leaders and they wanted to jump on board, and it was a couple friends see Chamber page 22

Park district makes plans for Roddy Ranch by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

REGIONAL The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) has begun making plans for the Roddy Ranch golf course property. Park staff is still working on a land-use design, which will have to be approved by the EBRPD board as well as three other agencies, and it will be approximately 4-5 years before the park is open to visitors. The Roddy Ranch property was purchased in 2014 along with the Dainty Ranch property, comprising 3,600 acres of land in southern Brentwood that will eventually become Deer Valley Regional Park. “That’s the ultimate goal,” said Eddie

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The East Bay Regional Park District is working on plans for a future regional park at the former Roddy Ranch golf course in Antioch.

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Brentwood: Developers must help with fire costs by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

BRENTWOOD Last week, the Brentwood City Council approved a mandate that developers agree to help fund fire service for any new developments before the city will issue building permits. The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) established a community facilities district (CFD) in April of this year, which set a fee schedule for residential and business development that offsets the district’s expenses resulting from new development. The fire district is not a land-use agency, and it doesn’t have the ability to directly tax residents. The fee assessment must be administered by land-use agencies within the district’s borders – namely the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, and Contra Costa County. Up to this point, participation in the district’s CFD has been voluntary. “Brentwood has taken the first step in having our CFD mandated on future developments to ensure that the ramifications of new development on our service are mitigated,” said Shayna van Hoften, ECCFPD legal counsel. “…While we’ve been generally pleased with the voluntary annexation into our CFD, knowing that new development is required to be annexed into our CFD will provide sufficient comfort for the see CFD page 22

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BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Commission moved in a Sept. 23 meeting to relax restrictions on Dolphin Park’s water feature after much deliberation on possible solutions to ongoing complaints regarding park etiquette. Municipal violations, such as littering, caused by parkgoers drawn to the park for its water feature have been a problem at Dolphin Park since it opened roughly five years ago. As a result, the Park Commission decided at their Aug. 26 meeting to close the water feature on Saturdays while also reducing the Sunday hours with the intent to explore possible long term solutions at a later date. Since the change in hours, local residents had expressed both support for and frustration with the implemented restrictions. “Based on the amount of resident feedback, staff is recommending reopening the water feature on Saturdays for the remaining six weekends left in this operating sea-

resident feedback, staff is recommending reopening the water feature.

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Aaron Wanden, parks manager son,” said Aaron Wanden, parks manager for Brentwood, at the start of the meeting. The water features at Brentwood’s multiple parks are seasonally functional, shutting off during colder months. Once the meeting was opened up for public comments, residents of the Prewett Ranch subdivision, in which Dolphin Park is located, expressed concerns regarding the potential reinstatement of the amenity on Saturdays. “The city made a mistake here and you need to do something about it. [The commission] tried something and you seem to be giving up awfully quick,” said Rich Oas, one such resident. “You’re not taking care of it. You

don’t clean the streets that are full of garbage. People come and literally clean their cars out into the street. People dump ashes from their barbecues that they’re not supposed to have in the streets. It’s just not fun.” Other residents expressed frustration that the city has not been more proactive in the situation, with enforcement of municipal codes taking a backseat to actions such as posting signage about the codes and the installation of more trash cans in an effort to curb littering. “I’ve been the police chief coming up on five years now. I’ve worked for the police department for 27 years now and I have to say that this park has been a problem park for our department over the last four years,” said Police Chief Tom Hansen, who was also in attendance. “Personal thoughts here: this was an inappropriate park to be put in the middle of a neighborhood. This problem will not go away until that water feature is taken away — it’s too nice of a park.” Once public comments closed, the panel deliberated on possible solutions, from downsizing or removing the water fea-

ture to implementing a reservation-only system for the park. It was quickly determined that both options were not viable. Removing the water feature was deemed to be too labor-intensive while a reservation system for the park would seemingly solidify it as a destination location for gatherings — one of the issues the meeting was intended to solve. After ruling out these options, the council voted 5-1 to continue with a modified version of the current program that would see the water feature open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday for the final six weeks of the season with plans to enforce infractions when possible while also spreading awareness of similar area parks better designed to host crowds, such as Blue Goose Park and City Park. As the meeting drew to a close, the commission thanked attendees for their input on the subject and reaffirmed their plans to continue working on the issue to determine a long-term solution, including a potential town hall meeting in November, that best benefits the community. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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OAKLEY The City of Oakley broke ground this past Tuesday on their new all-abilities playground at the Civic Center Park. The playground’s opening was attended by Oakley City Council members, those who helped with the planning and building of the park and many children and families. “I was delighted to see the positive community response to this playground,” said Mayor Sue Higgins. “Even before the ribbon was cut, the playground was being used and enjoyed. It’s certainly a project I’m proud of, encompassing fun and inclusion!”. After the fall of a 200-year-old oak tree, the new improvements to the park were made to fill the void that the old tree had left behind. “This is a wonderful example of public service at work,” City Manager Josh McMurray. “While we lamented the loss of our 200-year-old oak, the addition of a playground at the Civic Center is fitting as this campus is home to many events year round. The Parks and Public Works team, in collaboration with contractors, developed a renovation plan and design. The council reviewed it, further refined it and provided additional monies to accomplish

the many features, which make it enjoyable to all children.”. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, children flocked to the new playground to find the hidden “Bee” that Higgins hinted at near the end of her speech. The playground also consists of visual, tactile and audible stimuli for children of all abilities and ages. It is also introducing a digital component through an app named Biba. The new playground is next to the Oakley Civic Center at 3231 Main St.. For more information about the park, go to the Oakley Recreation website: https://www.ci.oakley.ca.us/recreation/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins cuts the ribbon on the city’s new all-abilities playground at Civic Center Park.

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She has 100 years of memories Local resident to celebrate her centennial by Kaitlyn Gleeson Staff Writer

Nancy Lawrence, a longtime resident of Contra Costa County and the Bay Area, turns 100 on Oct. 3. “I feel very good for my age, really, so I am very fortunate,” she said in an interview on the Press’ podcast. “God has been good.” Lawrence spoke much about her experiences throughout the last 100 years, as well as on the differences between life now and life back in her youth. Lawrence said she experienced many significant events and was witness to incredible moments in American history. To name a few: the Great Depression, World War II, the colorization of television, the assassination of President John. F. Kennedy, the Civil Rights era, the building of the Golden Gate Bridge and more. Lawrence said she even met and played tennis with famed singer Bing Crosby in Golden Gate Park, where she regularly played with her family and friends. “I remember walking across the Golden Gate Bridge when it was first open and

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Longtime county resident Nancy Lawrence will turn 100 on Oct. 3. looking out over all that water and [being] just amazed that they could do it,” she recalled. Aside from meeting celebrities and witnessing the creation of historical landmarks, Lawrence was also witness to cultural changes.

“My sister was number two in the country,” Lawrence said as she spoke on women’s tennis before it was made into a professional sport. “She was very good. I remember the time when one of the ladies – I can’t remember her name – became involved in making tennis professional,

which to me changed the whole atmosphere.” Lawrence, who was an avid tennis player, regularly played with some of the best national players of that time. “You couldn’t take a penny,” she explained when asked about the rules regarding women making money off of tennis. “If you did, you couldn’t play in the tournaments if they found out about it.” Despite having to pay to compete in tournaments and not making any money off of it, Lawrence, her sister and other women in that time continued to play not for compensation or recognition, but for the love of the game. When asked for wisdom that she would share with those of a younger age, Lawrence mentioned not only her faith, which was a driving force and core aspect of her identity and life, but also the need for people to enjoy their lives. “Just enjoy life,” Lawrence concluded. “Be grateful. I’m just so grateful for my health and that I’ve gotten this far and I’m still amazed. I realize that I’ve said ‘why’ in the past to God and I’ve been told not to say that and I’m here for a reason. And so I just hope I can fulfill whatever He has me to do.” Anyone interested in hearing more about her life can tune in to hear the whole interview on the podcast, “Clocked In with the Press.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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OAKLEY An Oakley man was part of the search-and-rescue team at one of the biggest disasters in the U.S. this year -- the collapse of Champlain Towers, a 12-story condominium building in Surfside, Fla.. Jeff Qunell was deployed to Surfside in June as part of his role as a member of the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) program due to the overwhelming nature of the disaster there. Although there are 28 individual Federal Emergency Management Agency US&R Task Forces across the country that respond to domestic disasters, larger scale collapse-type disasters can require additional rescue engineering support if more manpower is needed. That is where Qunell entered the picture. “One of the key roles for a Structures Specialist is being an advisor to task force leaders,” explained Qunell. “For a situation like Surfside, in a chaotic environment, it’s our job to size up what’s safe for rescue teams. As hard as it is, we have to determine whether rescue efforts are going to put them in harm’s way and try our best to mitigate that. Sometimes that means making the tough calls.” Following intensive rescue efforts, the final death toll was listed at 98 with 126 survivors, making it the third-largest building failure in the country’s history, behind only the Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995 that killed 168 people, and the attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The cause of the collapse of the building in Florida is still unknown. While some elements of the job can be difficult, such as quick decisions made in the field, there are parts of his role that Qunell enjoys as well. “Working with people is the best part

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Apartments being built in Brentwood by Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Construction is already underway at Brentwood’s newest apartment community ahead of an event to commemorate it. Silvergate Apartments is a new complex by Claremont Homes being built in Brentwood off of Business Center Drive. Investors and stakeholders were invited to tour the site of the future complex, where construction was partly underway, to get an idea of what the completed project would look like. “We thought something like this would be more exciting than a regular groundbreaking event,” Ryan Lorenzini, vice president of Claremont Homes said. “We thought it would be interesting to see more of the process.” The process being used for this project is described as component construction by Art Lorenzini, the managing director of Claremont Homes and father of Ryan Lorenzini. The components of the buildings are created off site by Entekra, a manufacturing company that specializes in this procedure, known as the Fully Integrated Off-Site Solution (FIOSS). Measurements are taken and the components are designed with the help of computers for precision accuracy before being shipped to the construction site for assembly. Component construction adds to the efficiency of the project, according to Lorenzini. Phase 1 of the Silvergate community, consisting of 96 units across eight buildings, is expected to be completed by summer of 2022, with the rest of the units to follow by November. Once finished, the community will feature 14 residential buildings and a leasing office on an eight-

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Claremont Homes recently started building a new apartment complex project off of Business Center Drive in Brentwood. acre parcel of land. Each residential building will be three stories tall with either 11 or 12 units for a total of 166 apartments. About 80% of the units will be two-bedroom apartments while the remaining units will be one-bedroom homes. Rent for each unit has not yet been determined. The complex will feature amenities, such as a private dog park and community swimming pool, as well as environmentally conscious design elements, such as charging stations in the parking lot to accommodate electric vehicles and energy-efficient LED canned lighting in units. “[This project] brings some reasonably affordably priced rental housing to the city of Brentwood,” Art Lorenzini said when asked what he found exciting about Silvergate. “We’ve been here building in Brentwood since the early 2000s...we really enjoy Brentwood and we really enjoy the opportunity to be able to do this.” More information about the Silvergate community, including the original project proposal, can be found online at https://bit.ly/39MILMM To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble to present 12 Angry Jurors this weekend and next East County’s Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is presenting its fall main stage production of 12 Angry Jurors, directed by Salim Razawi, and produced in association with El Campanil Theatre. Performances will be held at El Campanil Theatre, located at 602 W. 2nd Street in Antioch on Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m, and Oct. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. 12 Angry Jurors was adapted from a 1954 teleplay, which was later produced as a feature film in 1957 called 12 Angry Men. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and starred Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb and Jack Klugman among others. A compelling remake came out in 1997, starring Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Courtney B. Vance, Edward James Olmos, Hugh Cronyn, and more. The play was first staged in London, and finally came to Broadway in 2004. A more recent adaption of the play is 12 Angry Jurors, enabling theatre companies to have roles for more than one gender. “We all know that if someone is accused of a crime, they have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers,” said Jennifer Finetti, Ghostlight’s marketing & media director. “But if you were accused of committing a heinous crime, if your life was on the line, would you trust a jury to deliberate the facts and evidence to come up with a just result? And if you were a member of a jury, making a life or death decision about someone else’s fate, would you trust yourself to make the right decision?” Ghostlight’s artistic director, Kathryn Lopez, is grateful to see a return to local indoor live theatre after a long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Over the past year and a half, Ghostlight has kept the light on local live theatre with our youth academy productions of Heroes & Villains and The Wind in the Willows, as well as an outdoor performance of Vintage Murder, and our first Zoom production, Vintage Hitchcock,” said Lopez. “It hasn’t been easy, but thanks to the support of this community, we’ve survived, and are so excited to bring this thoughtprovoking play to our audience.”

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From left to right: Chuck Phalen (Juror 9), David Ghilardi (Juror 3) and Robert Marcus (Juror 2) of the cast of Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble’s ’12 Angry Jurors.’ Lopez is also pleased that this show brings both new and returning faces to the Ghostlight family. “The director of 12 Angry Jurors, Salim Razawi, has directed shows for theatre companies throughout the East Bay, including for Contra Costa Civic Theatre and Berkeley Playhouse,” Lopez said. “He’s also a teaching artist with experience teaching youth programs, improv and Shakespeare, with stints at ACT and Berkeley Rep. We also stepped up our efforts to reach underserved and marginalized communities during the audition process, and are so glad that our efforts were

worthwhile, helping our cast to be more reflective of the communities we serve throughout the Delta region.” The standout cast includes Heather Taylor (Foreperson), Corey Navarro (Guard) and Juhandryn Dessames, David Ghilardi, Nancy Hemsley, Robert Marcus, Chuck Phalen, Linda Pauline, Troy Pauline, Lucy R. Rodriguez, Natalie Tichenor, Amy Waldeigh and Michael Wilson (jurors). Lopez notes that the cast and crew are fully vaccinated, and masks have been worn during rehearsals except when publicity photos were taken. Per Contra Costa County guidelines, during live perfor-

mances, cast members may perform without masks, but audience members do need to wear masks to ensure the health and safety of all in attendance. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $18 for youth. Per Contra Costa County guidelines, all persons age 12 or older must show proof of vaccination upon entry. Negative COVID tests are not accepted. Masks will be required for all audience members, regardless of age or vaccination status. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ghostlightte.org/ tickets.html.

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Events Friday, October 1 Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza until April 1, 2022. The events, scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m, will feature gourmet food trucks, including desserts and possibly a beer truck or beer garden. Event officials say that when COVID-19 restrictions have eased, other family-friendly activities, such as free facepainting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole, will start.

Vendor Fair and Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center will host a community vendor fair and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature arts and craft vendors, boutiques, new and used items and more, according to officials. For more information, contact Oakley Senior Center President Tim Lear at 925-238-5356.

Tuesday, October 5 Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 2nd St. For information on registering and music selections, visit www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.

Saturday, October 16 Brentwood Inspired Living Center’s annual yard sale

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is holding a community sale featuring household items, furniture, small appliances, clothes, books and more from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6241 Brentwood Blvd. For more information, call Nancy at 925-437-8107.

The Discovery Bay Community Foundation Cars and Coffee event

The Discovery Bay Community Foundation Will host its monthly Cars and Coffee event on Oct. 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Boardwalk Grill parking lot, 5879 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay. All auto and bike makes are welcome, and no registration is required. The event encourages attendees to enjoy cars, coffee and conversation. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2WF8CTB.

Tuesday, October 19 Intermediate Genealogy Class

Liberty Adult Education Center is hosting an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 929 Second Street in Brentwood. The only prerequisite is having taken either the beginning genealogy classes offered through Liberty Adult Education or possessing prior experience in genealogy. For more information or to sign up, call 925-634-2565.

Thursday, October 21 Celebrating Brentwood’s finest

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will host a celebration honoring the citizen, business, nonprofit and employee of the year at Serendipity Cellars, 1600 Chestnut St. in Brentwood, on Oct. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 each. Only 150 tickets will be sold. To purchase tickets, visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.

Saturday, October 23 Wine in the Bay

The St. Anne Paris Women’s Fellowship is hosting the 17th annual Wine in the Bay from 1 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 23. The event will be held at the St. Anne Community Life Center at 2800 Camino Diablo Road. Attendees must be 21 or older. For tickets, call 925-634-6625 or email LucyP44@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 24 Brentwood Rotary Pints for Polio

The Rotary Club of Brentwood hosts Pints for Polio, an opportunity to taste among more than 50 different beer and cider options in a festival atmosphere of music, food, and fun on Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at Harvest Park Bowl, 5000 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. Half of the event proceeds will go toward the global fight to finally eradicate polio and the other half will pour back into the community through scholarships and other support. To purchase tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/3hzo7o0.

Ongoing Events Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513. 3412.

Al-Anon meeting, Discovery Bay — in-person, Delta Community Presbyterian Church

Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems. They meet every Monday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Charlie at 925-858-5382 or visit al-anoncontracosta.org/

Oakley 4-H Club

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

ADOS Bay Area online meet-up

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

East County Resource Coalition

A host of community organizations visit Bay Point each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer free services to folks in need. The event, held at 204 Bailey Road, features Bay Church mobile showers, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Contra Costa Health Services and many other organizations. For more information, or to volunteer, call Karen McBride at 510-6198039 or Delano Johnson at 925-812-2939.

Friday Night Music on the Delta

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

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Ronald Pellegrini

February 9, 1941 – September 12, 2021 What a daunting task to pay tribute to a person who touched so many lives. Ron’s passing away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 was the culmination of 23 years of innumerable medical challenges, which he battled so tenaciously and successfully for the sake and love of his family and friends. He was the poster boy for medical miracles. His family meant the world to him, and he was so fiercely proud of them. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years Cathy and his two loving sons, Damon and Kent; beautiful daughters-in-law Alyse and Lisa; wonderful grandchildren Nicholas, Kelly, Katie, Ryan, and Olivia; loving sister Roberta Waterman; his much loved nephews Keith, Craig, and Kirk and his wife Stephanie and grandnieces Shannon, Alyssa, and Summer, and grandnephew John; his beloved niece Darcy and husband Bruce and their son DJ and wife Brianna and their son Donovan; a myriad cousins Esther, Ruth, Mark and his wife Linnea and their children, and Gloria Vallerga and her husband Fred and their children; his steadfast and very supportive sister-in–law Gloria Pickhover, and his much-adored nieces Allison and Shelby. He was born on February 9, 1941 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania (same hospital as Joe Namath, as he would say) to a very loving, but strict, father Elvidio, and adoring mother Armandina. His sister Roberta was the first-born, and with a chuckle, he always had to remind everyone that she was older than him. The family migrated

from Pennsylvania to Southern California where he grew up during his formative years. As a Catholic school student, he sometimes misbehaved and was readily disciplined by the priests and nuns. He claimed he had the scars to prove it. He graduated California State University in Los Angeles with a BA in Sociology (one semester during his tenure they asked him not to return, having had too much fun as a Sigma Nu member). Finally, having to support a family and get a real job, he found his passion and penchant for selling Telecommunications services and worked as a marketing manager at AT&T, PacBell, and MCI. Before developing and launching his own practice Pellegrini & Associates, he was a consulting director with Coopers & Lybrand, KPMG, and Price Waterhouse.

He met his wife Cathy at Coopers & Lybrand, San Francisco where they were both consultants. After stalking her in the coffee room and by the copier, he asked her out on a date to a Halloween party. Four years later, they were married. He adamantly claimed that he had to save her from life-long spinsterhood. Despite his health complications, he had a rich and very large life. He loved to travel and seek new adventures. He and his friend Ken Hilden would often take roads (sometimes alleys) less traveled to see what kind of trouble they could get into. He loved to cook and try out new and daring recipes but was never one for cleaning up. But most of all, he loved people; he adored his family. He mastered the art of insulting someone directly to their face, but at the same time, making that person feel special and thankful that he did that. His dear friends Patty (his second sister) and Joanne (along with his wife) would say that they sometimes found him quite irritating, but couldn’t help but love and adore him . As he profoundly loved and cared for people, they, in turn, deeply cared for him. With great love and gratitude the family thanks Dr. Alan Uyeno for saving Ron’s life 23 years ago and

tirelessly trying to save his life on September 12. Ron was so very blessed to have had Alan’s ongoing and caring friendship throughout the years. He was also so very fortunate to have Alan’s wife Patty as a second sister and friend. She was always there to help him. The family would like to also thank some special people who loved and supported him: Ken and Linda Hilden, Ken and Joanne Smith, Alberto Delgado, Maureen and the late Joe McGinley and family, Mary and the late Larry Watkins, Larry and Nancy Lewis, Ray and Pat McCaskey, Jody and Ron Bruckel, Gerard and Toni McNulty, the late Dr. William Sweezer, Dr. Murray Sheldon, Dr. Sylvia Chi, Dr. Yulie Hadi, Leann Hervey, Edison Franco, Melecio Aspuria, Kathy Mercado, and last but not least, all of the gentlemen in the Discovery Bay Friday Golf Group and their spouses as well as all of his poker buddies and Catholic school friends. The family is forever grateful and blessed that he continues to have such a large circle of love and prayers. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 20, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at Discovery Bay Country Club. Please bring your joy and share your happy memories.

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Heritage golf team wins 9th straight BVAL championship For the ninth straight year, the Heritage High girls golf team has won the Bay Valley Athletic League title, securing its outright league title with last week’s sweep against Antioch. With a title streak that dates to the 2013 season, the Patriots own the third-longest such streak on campus, and have accomplished the feat with a program that embodies the ideals of interscholastic athletics. “Golf is a difficult sport that requires perseverance,” said senior captain Geraldine Critica, who has earned medalist honors in all but three dual matches this season. “I love the bond and friendships that we have made as a team. We hold each other’s heads up when we reach a low point in our game, and we have done that for all four years I have been on the team.” At the upcoming BVAL Championships, which determine all-league selections

and individual berths to the postseason, Critica will look to use the form she exhibited in an early-season dual match against Freedom, when she carded an even-par 35 at Lone Tree Golf Course, the host course for the league tournament. As the league champions, the Patriots are assured of a berth in the North Coast Section Division I Championships Nov. 1 at Diablo Creek Golf Course. Despite that assurance, the Heritage team will once again test itself mentally and physically with the 18-hole competition at Lone Tree on Monday, Oct. 11. “I love how the expectations in this program are high, as they help me to perform better,” said ninth-grader Ashlyn Sunga. “This being my first year in high school, it has been a blast, and playing on see Golf page 14

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Shooting for the win Liberty’s Riley Morris gets ready to shoot during the Lions’ 16-2 win over Deer Valley on Sept. 22 to open league play. Liberty (7-3) has the best record in the Bay Valley Athletic League this season. The Lions were scheduled to travel to Pittsburg on Sept. 29.

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Far more often than not over the last decade, Heritage’s girls volleyball team has finished at the top of the Bay Valley Athletic League standings. Though much of the BVAL season remains to be played, the Patriots are the favorites to raise another league championship banner. What sets this group apart? Coach Janet Hannigan noted that many of the girls currently on the team were the same players who — going back to August 2020 — would show up for off-season conditioning and would continue to do so through January and February 2021. “They could be, as a whole, the hardest working group I’ve had,” Hannigan said. “They’re very cohesive. They seem to enjoy being here and with each other. Knock on wood, there’s no drama. That’s always a plus.” “Sometimes it takes a bit of a diva on a team to help you be successful. But I think the kids respect each other enough that we don’t really have that,” she added. “For someone like Sydney (Williams), an outside hitter, that would be a perfect position to be a diva. But she is the most humble, quiet, and kind person. Our setters are very giving. It’s good.” Williams, a senior, has notched 65 kills and 20 aces on the season, leading the team in both categories. But while

Williams is a focal point of the team, the Patriots are also deep. Junior Maddison Kruse has 39 kills, senior Enna Delic has 32 and sophomore Brenna Gleason has 29. Senior Rochelle Mosley has 19 aces, and senior Lauren Sobolik and junior Brooke Slous both have 19. Delic and Gleason lead the team with nine blocks, with Williams, Mosley and Kruse on five each. Junior Paige Slous leads Heritage with 63 digs, Williams has 50, Slous (Brooke) has 47 and Mosley has 43. B r o o k e and Mosley have shared setting duties. Slous leads the team with 121, and Mosley is second with 80. “I think we’re looking pretty good,” senior Devin Bradley said. “Our setting has gone really well and our hitting — we’re working on shots. We’re doing pretty good this year.”

Bradley and Sobolik are players Hannigan identified as having shown the most improvement since last season. Year-to-year improvement isn’t necessarily uncommon, but it was challenging this season. The girls volleyball season being moved to the spring last year left a far shorter offseason. That limited their club season, which is often where individual skills are honed. B i g games remain on Heritage’s schedule. Games that carry extra significance this year will come in tournaments. “They’re really important,” Mosley said. “The teams that we’re playing play at a higher level. It’s better competition and will prepare us for NCS.” More than half of the league season remains. Heritage’s home matches are against Deer Valley on Thursday, Sept. 30; Pittsburg on Thursday, Oct. 7; and Liberty

on Thursday, Oct. 21 for the regular-season finale. The Patriots will play at Liberty on Tuesday, Oct. 5; at Freedom on Tuesday, Oct. 12; at Antioch on Thursday, Oct. 14; and at Deer Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 19. All league games have 6 p.m. starts. And if anyone were to go to one of these games, what would they see? “I would say they would see a team with a lot of energy and passion,” Williams said. “Every player loves what they do.” One trait Hannigan says this team models is that the players have fun but they don’t fool around. Mosley shares that opinion. “I want it to be remembered as a fun season, but a season where we worked hard,” she said. “We did what we knew we could do and gave it all we could.” Beyond a long and successful season, the Patriots also hope to form a bond that extends beyond volleyball. “I want a good bond between us where we’ll be amazing friends, even after the season,” Bradley said. “We’ll still talk to each other, and when we see each other on campus we’ll say hi and hang out with each other.” “I don’t want them to just be people on my volleyball team. I want them to be my best friends,” she added. “I don’t want us to just be teammates. I want us to work further than that and be like a family.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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East County Shred composite mountain bike team seeks riders The East County Shred Composite mountain bike team is recruiting riders for the upcomingl season. Riders can be from any middle or high school in Brentwood, Antioch or Oakley. No previous mountain bike riding experience is necessary.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WATER SUPPLY OPTIONS STUDY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that proposals will be received no later than Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. City invites qualified engineering firms to submit proposals for a Water Supply Options Study. To obtain an electronic copy of the RFP (via email) at no charge, a “Document Request Form”, located on the City’s website at: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/ pw/cip/pw_rfps.asp, should be completed and emailed to engineering@ brentwoodca.gov. Please note: Entities must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a proposal to be considered valid. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: September 27, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86658 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 2021.

Marie Sotto Campbell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Jess marie Campbell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 31, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86618 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

are: BONFARE MARKETS, INC, 461 S. MILPITAS BLVD, STE 1, MILIPITAS, CA 95035 Doing Business as: BONFARE MARKET NO. 2 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: COCO RETAIL INC, 540 BENICIA RD, 2ND FLR, VALLEJO, CA 94590 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and are located at: 907 W. 10TH ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is OCTOBER 19, 2021 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial and Professions Code(s) sections set forth above. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice of the liquor license is received by the Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 9/7/21 Buyer(s): COCO RETAIL INC 492339 ANTIOCH PRESS 10/1/21 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86663 Publish Dates: October 1, 2021.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alejandro Vargas-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/17/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86529 Publish dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021.

Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 26, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86611 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

LLC Located at: 6730 Lone Tree Way, Suite #5 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Body Sculpt Studio LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dominique Cansino, Owner/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 31, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86616 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-142014. Signature of registrant: Dipesh Baby Shrestha, Owner/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 8, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86627 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1026 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 17.635 (“EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE FUNDING”) TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE THE FOREGOING URGENCY ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at the regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 21st day of September 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodríguez, Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/ or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86684 Publish Date: October 1, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005121 The name of the business: Jewelry by Mustard Seed Located at: 3528 Longview Road In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Heidi Blackmon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Heidi Blackmon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/29/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86583 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005184 The name of the business(es): Highborn Cuisine Located at: 2740 W Tregallas Road In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Highborne LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Keayna Kennedy, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/30/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 86636 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005366 The name of the business(es): GTB Installers Located at: 1503 Walnut Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Uson Unpingco. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Peter Uson Unpingco-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86701 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005615 The name of the business(es): 1. Blue Line Property Management 2. Blue Line Real Estate 3. Blue Line Real Estate & Property Management Located at: 5087 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ABJ Enterprises, Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-27-2016. Signature of registrant: Michael Barbanica. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 20, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86700 Publish dates: Octobe 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105 and SEC 24073 ET SEQ B&P, C.) Escrow No. 2115637DMB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s) is/are: SUPALKA INC., 907 W 10TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Doing Business as: BONFARE MARKET NO. 2 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: BONFARE MARKETS, INC., 461 S. MILPITAS BLVD., SUITE 1, MILPITAS, CA 95035 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and are located at: 907 W 10TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is OCTOBER 19, 2021 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial and Professions Code(s) sections set forth above. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice of the liquor license is received by the Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Buyer(s): BONFARE MARKETS, INC. 492340 ANTIOCH PRESS 10/1/21 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86673 Publish Dates: October 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS File No. F-2021-0005204 The name of OF BULK SALE the business(es): (UCC Sec. 6105 and SEC 24073 ET 1. Kai Sotto SEQ B&P, C.) 2. Kai Sotto Photography Escrow No. 2115638DMB Located at: 423 Greystone Drive In: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby regis- sale is about to be made. The name(s), tered by the following owner(s): Jess business address(es) of the Seller(s) is/

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004988 The name of the business(es): Bourke Home Inspection Located at: 5354 Paso Del Rio Way In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bourke Home Solutions LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sean Bourke. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/25/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86580 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005035 The name of the business: MOBILE AUTO SOLUTIONS Located at: 2316B Cobalt Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeffrey Michael Zuniga. 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: Jeffrey Zuniga-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86578 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004825 The name of the business: Kids Care Dentist Collective - Brentwood Located at: 2201 Balfour Rd Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Reeves D.D.S., and LaValley, D.D.S., A Dental Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/22/2021. Signature of registrant: Mark Fuller, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/10/2026 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86569 File No. F-2021-0005060 The name of Publish dates: September 17, 24, Octo- the business(es): Big Nate Designs ber 1, 8, 2021. Located at: 941 Poppy Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): Nathaniel NAME STATEMENT Jefferson. This business is conducted File No. F-2021-0004915 The name of by: An Individual. The registrant comthe business(es): The Bass Hole Lo- menced to transact business under cated at: 6277 Bethel Island Road, Ste the fictitious business name or names E In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby listed above on N/A. Signature of registered by the following owner(s): registrant: Nathaniel Jefferson. This Robert Cloutier. This business is con- statement was filed with the County ducted by: A Married Couple. The regis- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Autrant commenced to transact business gust 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires under the fictitious business name or 8/25/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02names listed above on N/A. Signature 1273 86572 Publish dates: September of registrant: Rachel Cloutier. This 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: AuFICTITIOUS BUSINESS gust 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires NAME STATEMENT August 16, 2026 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-2021-0005070 The name of 02-1273 86687 Publish dates: October the business(es): Mt. Diablo Garden1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. ing, Inc. Located at: 1200 Delta Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regFICTITIOUS BUSINESS istered by the following owner(s): Mt. NAME STATEMENT Diablo Gardening, Inc. This business is File No. F-2021-0004926 The name of conducted by: A Corporation, State of the business: Revive Marketing Ser- Incorporation: California. The registrant vices Located at: 11040 Bollinger Can- commenced to transact business under yon Road, Suite #901 In: San Ramon, the fictitious business name or names CA 94582, is hereby registered by the listed above on January, 2002. Signafollowing owner(s): Autumn Grumley. ture of registrant: Cesar Vera, PresiThis business is conducted by: An In- dent. This statement was filed with the dividual. The registrant commenced County Clerk of Contra Costa County to transact business under the ficti- on: August 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk tious business name or names listed Expires 8/25/2026 Brentwood Press above on N/A. Signature of registrant: No. 02-1273 86579 Publish dates: Autumn Grumley. This statement was September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/16/2026 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86525 File No. F-2021-0005079 The name of Publish dates: September 10, 17, 24, the business(es): Locker Nuts Located October 1, 2021. at: 2475 Paddock Drive In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): JRC & Associates, NAME STATEMENT Inc.. This business is conducted by: A File No. F-2021-0004929 The name Corporation, State of Incorporation: of the business: A And A Succulents California. The registrant commenced and Cactus Located at: 8275 Byron to transact business under the fictiHighway In: Knightsen, CA 94598, is tious business name or names listed hereby registered by the following above on 1-1-2018. Signature of regowner: Alejandro Vargas. This busi- istrant: Jack Chestnut, President. This ness is conducted by: An Individual. statement was filed with the County

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005090 The name of the business(es): Arias Concrete Solutions Located at: 91 West 11th Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lazaro Arias. 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: Lazaro Arias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 26, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86614 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005094 The name of the business(es): Tutoring Teens Located at: 1205 Tartarian Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alyssa Clements. 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: Alyssa Clements. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/26/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86605 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005125 The name of the business(es): Kami Kitten Entertainment Located at: 346 W. 10th Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kamila Kepa. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-4-2021. Signature of registrant: Kamila Kepa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 29, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86620 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005138 The name of the business(es): 1. WHEATLAND EXP REALTY 2. EXP REALTY ELITE Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In:, San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelly Zimmerman. 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: Kelly Zimmerman - Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/29/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86574 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005168 The name of the business: GB Truck Parts Supply Located at: 254 Wistar Rd In: Oakland, CA 94603, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sergio Gonzalez. 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: Sergio Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/30/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86582 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005226 The name of the business(es): Cascada S Corp Located at: 3706 Gladstone Drive In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cascada S Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Maira Sura, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 1, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86617 Publish dates: September 24, october 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005244 The name of the business(es): SELEXTCLUB Located at: 3577 Brook Street In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): James Wiseman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-10-2021. Signature of registrant: James Wiseman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 1, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86619 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005268 The name of the business: Knot A Grown Up Located at: 457 Effie Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Glenissa Lashay Webb. 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: Glenissa Webb, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/2/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86523 Publish dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005290 The name of the business: Tsunami of Spices Located at: 320 Bidwell Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Afshan Khan. This business is conducted by: Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Afshan Khan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/6/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86532 Publish dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005342 The name of the business(es): Amazing Gadget Distributors Located at: 2143 Rain Drop Circle In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): Dipesh and Sanin CorporaNAME STATEMENT tion. This business is conducted by: A File No. F-2021-0005196 The name of Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA the business(es): Body Sculpt Studio The registrant commenced to transact

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005368 The name of the business(es): Misty Webb Tarot Located at: 5661 Starboard Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Misty Eckler. 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: Misty Eckler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86638 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005378 The name of the business(es): Martinez Gift & Smoke Shop Located at: 3545 Alhambra Avenue In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Issraa Juda. This business is conducted by: An Individual . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-32021. Signature of registrant: Issraa Juda-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86622 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005391 The name of the business(es): My Curry Leaf Located at: 1837 La Fonte Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Prem Maharaj. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-16-2021. Signature of registrant: Prem Maharaj-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86637 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005401 The name of the business(es): Simply Massage Located at: 1280 Central Blvd, Suite J14 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Jolene Graver. 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: Michelle J Graver-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 12, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86624 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005421 The name of the business(es): Bostwick Optometric Located at: 3000 Danville Blvd, Suite I In: Alamo, CA 94507, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul Bostwick. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Paul Bostwick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 12, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86646 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005458 The name of the business(es): 1. Lea Consulting 2. Kingz Kloset Located at: 3130 Balfour Road, Suite D 454 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Glamour Girl LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Latoya Alexis-CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 13, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86625 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Scott M. Harris Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86697 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 15,, 2021.\cs2

com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $845,549.35 The purported property address is: 5233 FERN RIDGE CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-500-054-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-737630-RY. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-737630RY to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders

right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-737630-RY IDSPub #0174868 9/17/2021 9/24/2021 10/1/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86562 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2021.

newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Sumit Copy of Birth Certificate so court can confirm date of birth. Date: 8/24/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86653 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

Amore Coronel Fausto c. Leo Angel Fausto to Proposed Name: a. Lyric Anthony Fausto Coronel. b. Leilani Amore Fausto Coronel c. Leo Angel Fausto Coronel 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/08/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 09/13/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86639 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

Wu CASE NUMBER: N21-1614 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Zhe Wu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Zhe Wu to Proposed Name: Jay Zhe Wu. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/15/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 08/31/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86635 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

ORDINANCE 1025 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.50 of the Brentwood Municipal Code Pertaining to the Attendance and Removal from Office of Youth Commissioners THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of September 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodríguez, Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86633 Publish Dates: September 24, 2021.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Diablo Valley Property Management at 29 Francis Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on September 17, 2021 under File No. F-20200001376 (*1) Diablo Valley Property Management 2222 Second Street, Suite 5 Livermore, CA 94550 (**) This business was conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. Signature: Judith Pipkin-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86648 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005460 The name of the business(es): AG Heating and Air Located at: 671 Indiana Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Austin Glen Contreras. 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: Austin Glen Contreras-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 13, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86626 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005551 The name of the business(es): Love Arrow Heart Design Located at: 2861 Spanish Bay Drive Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): The Becnel Group Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/16/2021. Signature of registrant: Laurel Becnel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2021. by Deputy Clerk Expires September 16, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86645 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Joseph Angelo Glustino, deceased CASE NUMBER MSP21-01363 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joseph Angelo Giustino, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Sicily Glustino in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Sicily Glustino be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 10/26/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b)

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 October 13th 2021 at 10:30 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): Raina Kenney Daniel J Reyes Pamela Barrow Crystal Hayden Randy Jones Scott Bowman (2) Arthur Daye Jamie Hood David M Kandel Cameron Morgan All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: October 1st & October 8th 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86686 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 2021. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-737630-RY Order No.: 160192092-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHEN SANDERS TINA SANDERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/8/2006 as Instrument No. 20060070908-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/8/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0104979-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/9/2021 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 022864-KL Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: ENISHI KITCHEN LLC, 4441 BALFOUR RD, STE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The business is known as: ENISHI KITCHEN LL The names and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: YUE YUAN LLC, 860 KRAMER COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 4441 BALFOUR RD, STE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINEEATING PLACE, now issued for the premises located at: 4441 BALFOUR RD, STE A, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is OCTOBER 19, 2021 at the office of: GREEN ESCROW SERVICES, INC, 2010 CROW CANYON PL, STE 212, SAN RAMON, CA 94583. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $200,000.00 which consists of the following: Description/Amount FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT $20,000,00; GOODWILL $178,000; LIQUOR LICENSE $2,000.00 TOTAL ALLOCATION $200,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. DATED: SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 ENISHI KITCHEN LLC, Seller/Licensee YUE YUAN LLC, Buyer/Transferee 491471 BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/1/21 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86661 Publish Dates: October 1, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Antonio R. Garcia SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Antonio R. Garcia CASE NUMBER: N21-1674 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Antonio Raul Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Antonio Raul Garcia to Proposed Name: Antonio Diaz Ramirez. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/2/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kristen Alyce Dorris SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kristen Alyce Dorris, Zephora Alyce Dorris CASE NUMBER: N21-1456 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kristen Alyce Dorris, Zephora Alyce Dorris filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Zephora Alyce Dorris to Proposed Name: Zephora Alyce Griego. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/29/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be served by mail 30 days prior to hearing. Minor must file consent or appear at the hearing. Date: August 5, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86509 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lisa Lenore Winston SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lisa Lenore Winston CASE NUMBER: N21-1741 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lisa Lenore Winston filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lisa Lenore Winston b. AKA Lisa Lenore Moore to Proposed Name: Lisa Lenore Moore. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/22/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: September 2, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86621 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maria Coronel Perez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maria Coronel Perez CASE NUMBER: N21-1785 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maria Del Rosario Coronel Perez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lyric Anthony Coronel Fausto b. Laylani

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Nicole Joan Costa SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Nicole Joan Costa CASE NUMBER: N21-1736 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Nicole Joan Costa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Nicole Joan Costa to Proposed Name: Nicole Maier-Adcock. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/15/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 09/01/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86623 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Zhe Wu SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Zhe

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005156 The name of the business: Investors Network Located at: 69 Carol Lane, 110 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Suzette Lashae Jefferson. 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: Suzette Lashae JeffersonOwner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/30/2026 Press No. 03-0477 86570 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005167 The name of the business: Hella Mas Located at: 807 Dunmore St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Los Cardenas LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Melissa Cardenas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/30/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86571 Publish dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005209 The name of the business(es): Rhonda’s Little Heroes Family Child Care Located at: 512 Lassen Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rhonda White. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rhonda White, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 31, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86612 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road Oakley, CA 94561: SABINA ARADA JOSE BERMUDEZ KAREISHA BROUSSARD ROSE GORDON GEORGE TORRES CYNTHIA WAYDE The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 10/15/2021 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 10/1/21 & 10/8/21 Run Dates The auction end date will be 10/15/21 at

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12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to This notice is subject to cancellation withthis time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86660 out notice in the event of a settlement bePublish Dates: October 1, 8, 2021. tween owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING rules, and regulations are available at sale. Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Auction to be conducted by Nor-Cal Stor(Tri Delta Transit) is hosting a virtual age Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 public hearing from now till October #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publica27th at 4:00 pm to obtain commu- tion Dates: October 1, 2021 and October nity input regarding proposed service 8, 2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86702 improvements from the Transform Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 2021. Tri Delta Transit project. You can take the survey/public comment at www. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE transformtrideltatransit.com. You can TS No. CA-18-840108-JB Order No.: virtually attend the public hearing on Oc- 8744391 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A tober 27th at 4:00 pm. Links to the virtual DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/7/2017. UNLESS public hearing will be posted on the www. YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPtrideltatransit.com/publichearing website ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF page. For information, visit the transform YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NAwebsite or call 925-384-2522 or email TURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, comments@eccta.org. Oakley Press No. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public 03-0477 86679 Publish Dates: October 1, auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, 8, 15, 22, 2021. cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL union, or a check drawn by a state or federal PROPERTY savings and loan association, or savings asNotice is hereby given that pursuant to sociation, or savings bank specified in SecSection 21700 of the Business and Profes- tion 5102 to the Financial Code and authosions Code, State of California, the under- rized to do business in this state, will be held signed will sell at public sale by competi- by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be tive bidding on Wednesday October 13, made, but without covenant or warranty, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley Self Stor- expressed or implied, regarding title, posage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. session, or encumbrances, to pay the reCounty of Contra Costa, State of California, maining principal sum of the note(s) sethe goods, chattel or other personal prop- cured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and erty including but not limited to furniture, late charges thereon, as provided in the clothing, tools and/or other household note(s), advances, under the terms of the items. Stored by the following person(s): Deed ofTrust, interest thereon, fees, charges Catherine O’Conner and expenses of the Trustee for the total David Helland amount (at the time of the initial publicaAngelita Lara tion of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estiKevin Lane (2 units) mated to be set forth below. The amount Van Barrett may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICristopher Todd CIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE Robert Jeddeloh (2 units) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.Trustor(s): LATANYA T Katherine Betz GINN, UNMARRIED WOMAN. Recorded: Antonio Callahan Jr 7/11/2017 as Instrument No. 2017Edward Jeffery 0122989-00 , and reformed to correct the Jamilla Henderson legal description pursuant to Default JudgIfeoma Onyejiekwe ment By Court After Entry of Default filed on All purchased goods are sold as is and must 09/30/2020 and recorded on 10/27/2020 be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash as Instrument No. 2020-0252058 of Official Only. Management reserves the right to Records in the office of the Recorder of CONset a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. TRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale:

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ceased loved ones, Kaza continues to provide evidentiary information in the hopes that the living and the dead truly are matched. Once the identity and connection is established, the personal messages are given. These messages ranged from being cryptic to straightforward, some even taking on a bizarre quality. While some of the living were confused, others were brought to tears. Some even cried out in joy as they heard from the ones to whom they were most eager to connect. Not everyone got a reading. A majority of audience members walked away without a message from a loved one. But this was something that Kaza had said would happen. She explained that if your loved one didn’t come through that day, then it means it wasn’t their turn to hear from their loved one. If you doubt the existence of the afterlife, being in a room with Kaza could make you doubt your own beliefs.

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A large group of people sat in a crowded room at Cap’s in Brentwood recently, eager to hear from loved ones who have passed on. When Cindy Kaza stepped onto the stage, everyone’s eyes were stuck on her. Kaza is an Evidential Medium on the show The Holzer Files, which is featured on the streaming service Discovery+. The Holzer Files follows Kaza, Paranormal Investigator Dave Schrader, and cameraman Shane Pittman as they reopen the case files of Dr. Hans Holzer, who researched supernatural phenomena. Evidential Mediumship is focused on gathering information that focuses on validating the presence of a deceased loved one before communicating a message to the recipient. Kaza has a natural presence on stage, she stands confidently and immediately gains the trust of her audience. She sets down the ground rules for the afternoon and then begins her readings. Messages from the Spirit World brought tears to the eyes of the living. While the messages should be held private, the process doesn’t need to be. Kaza starts each reading by describing the personality traits of those long gone as well as other aspects of a person’s life. She was even able to approximate names. Once a living person makes a connection to their de-

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10/26/2021 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $420,291.87 The purported property address is: 149 WILLOWRUN WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 037-560-031-9 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto.FEE SIMPLE TITLE IN AND TO LOT 362 (“PROPERTY”), AS SHOWN ON THE FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION NO. 9349, EMERSON RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD 3, FILED FOR RECORD ON JUNE 24, 2015, IN BOOK 524 OF MAPS AT PAGES 15 THROUGH 23, INCLUSIVE, INTHE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA (“MAP”). EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ALL OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL STEAM, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD, GAS ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUTWITHOUT ANY RIGHTWHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auc-

tion, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18840108-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,”you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-840108-JB to find the

date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an“eligible tenant buyer”or“eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-840108-JB IDSPub #0174891 9/17/2021 9/24/2021 10/1/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86565 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Melanie Garcia Akalal SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PE-

TITION OF: Melanie Garcia Akalal CASE NUMBER: N21-1219 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Melanie Garcia Akalal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mikaela Samantha Akalal Campoverde b. Mark Benjamin Akalal Campoverde c. Martin Ernesto Akalal Campoverde to Proposed Name: a. Mikaela Samantha Akalal-Campoverde b. Mark Benjamin Akalal-Campoverde c. Martin Ernesto Akalal-Campoverde 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/23/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father must be personally served 30 days prior to the hearing. Date: September 7, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 86602 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

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who reached out to seniors who were afraid to go to the store. So we put together a platform, turned out a website and gave people the opportunity to connect and it was wonderful.” Brentwood Strong began as a shopping service for seniors and the immune compromised who were unable to leave their homes due to the pandemic. Once the organization was up and running, it became more than a shopping network, using a web of service-minded individuals from the city of Brentwood and Rotary Club of Brentwood

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to organize food drives. Community service specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic was one of the parameters listed by the Chamber when it asked for nominees. Chamber Chief Financial Officer Olga Vidriales said Seana exemplifies that service perfectly. “Seana is a businesswoman who has been extremely active in our community,” Vidriales said. “During COVID, when everyone was hunkering down and figuring out how to protect their families, she went out and started Brentwood Strong, which helps the underserved in our community.

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Willis, a planner with the park district. “In the meantime, we are focusing on the former golf course property which is a 230-acre parcel nestled within the foothills. We are focused on planning for that property first because it already has a parking lot and staging area, with well water on site so we can run drinking fountains, possibly flush toilets, and it already has golf cart paths, some of which we can repurpose into hiking trails.” Once the land-use plan is complete and has been approved by the park district board, it will also be vetted by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Willis said the district is already working with the other agencies so there are no surprises or hold-ups once the plan has been created. Because the land will become a conservancy, the park district must ensure its plans do not include any features

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district as it moves forward.” CFD participation remains voluntary in the City of Oakley and in the county. It remains to be seen if these jurisdictions will follow suit. The ordinance required approval by four of the five council members, and was approved unanimously during a special council meeting held Sept. 21. Taking effect immediately, it will remain in place for 45 days and can be extended for up to one year. City staff is expected to present a permanent, non-urgency ordinance that will ultimately replace the urgency ordinance. The permanent ordinance must follow a procedure that includes review and approval by the planning commission and city council, and is expected to be in place before the end of the year. “The urgency has always existed with the fire service response deficiencies, and we’re been working expeditiously behind the

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She coordinated food distribution to the underserved and seniors and even helped feed the unhoused in Antioch and the surrounding communities. There was food and hot meals, all organized by Seana Fippin. She utilized different parts of the community and brought them together to serve others. She was at the helm of all that, and that is why she was nominated for Citizen of the Year. She just sprinkles glitter and kindness wherever she goes.” The chamber will also honor a host of other award winners, including non-profit of the year (Working Wonders); employee

that would conflict with the natural habitat. “So we can’t have things close to sensitive wildlife, we can’t disturb native species,” Willis said. “The main focus of this land is protecting habitat, and if appropriate, we can allow public access to certain areas. We think we can have a little more public access at Roddy Ranch because it’s a former golf course and has already been disturbed.” In addition to public access opportunities, the Roddy Ranch property offers important biological resources, three valleys flanked by ridgelines, and Deer Creek. The land is known to support habitats for the California redlegged frog, California tiger salamander, San Joaquin pocket mouse, American badger, burrowing owl, mule deer, coyote, and a variety of raptors including the redtailed hawk and red-shouldered hawk. Special status species with known occurrences in the surrounding area include the San Joaquin kit fox, Alameda whipsnake, golden eagles, northern harrier, and a number of species of bats.

scenes to bring our ordinances forward,” said Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden. A developer’s participation in the district’s CFD is triggered when new residential units are added within the district or when more than 2,000-square feet of nonresidential floor space is added. According to Ogden, the city was careful to avoid triggering the CFD for small projects like the construction of a shed or a garage. “I really do appreciate the city working with the district to try to get these historically needed funds in place to be sure that future development does not put the fire district in a deeper hole,” said ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “The fact that their legal counsel, their city staff at all levels continues to work with us on a daily basis to bring this in front of council is something I do appreciate.” Income generated by a CFD can only be used only to pay for ongoing operational costs such as firefighter salaries. Capital ex-

of the year (Eric Kinnaird / Brentwood Press); chamber director of the year (Adam Martinez-Handydads) and chamber ambassador of the year (Tom Santamorena-a risk and insurance advisor). The event will be outdoors on Thursday, Oct. 21, at the new Serendipity Cellars Winery in Brentwood. Order your tickets today as the event is expected to sell out. For more information on Celebrate Brentwood, or to purchase tickets to the event, call 925634-3344 or visit https://www.brentwoodchamber.com/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

The district has been conducting public outreach to gather input for the land use design. On Saturday, Sept. 25, they held the first open house at Roddy Ranch, offering the public a sneak peek at the property and all it could become. Martina Diri was at the event with her family and said the short hike they went on had beautiful views. “We are very excited and wish it would happen soon,” said Diri. “We would love to see an option to connect to Old Empire Road but that might not work out. The Regional Park employees told us that they are eventually planning on connecting this valley all the way to Round Valley, which would make the hiking opportunities right next to our community.” For more information on this project, or to offer comments, visit www.ebparks.org/about/planning/roddyranch. To view a slideshow of a recent open house of the property, visit thepress.net/multimedia/slideshow

penditures, including the construction of fire stations, the purchase of fire engines and other equipment is funded through impact fees. The city of Brentwood approved an updated impact fee schedule in August 2020 The fee schedule established in the CFD calls for a $318.60 charge for a single-family property, a $258.12 charge for a multi-family property and a $44.96 assessment for a mobile home. Commercial properties are assessed $352.08 per 1,000 square feet, while office and industrial properties assessed at $441.72 and $244.08 per 1,000-square feet, respectively. The fees are assessed annually and will increase at a rate of 5% per year. Analysis provided by the city estimated that in Year 3, residential development in Brentwood will generate about $240,000 for the fire district. “The City Council’s adamant support for the district’s CFD shows their unfailing determination to address development’s impacts on this emergency service,” Ogden said.

“These CFD’s will be critical in enhancing their fiscal sustainability and more timely response.” Prior to the city’s vote, the ECCFPD Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing Helmick to execute a community facilities agreement with the City of Brentwood. The resolution indemnified the city from any liability related to a legal challenge to the CFD and the urgency ordinance. It also established that the district would reimburse the city for any expenses incurred in the administration of the CFD. “I’ve said over and over again that we cannot continue to reduce response times and open up fire stations if we’re not putting these funding measures in place,” said Brian Oftedal, president of the ECCFPD Board of Directors. “I think that with the 5-0 vote, it was pretty straightforward that there is a sense of urgency.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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