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Vol. 23, No. 42

October 15, 2021

County vaccination mandate takes effect by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

REGIONAL As the latest wave of COVID-19 infections has slowed, a vaccination mandate more stringent than those issued by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) took full effect in the county last week. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors issued a mandate on Aug. 27 requiring all county employees to prove they have received both COVID-19 vaccination shots by Oct. 4. The mandate has been referred to as a ‘vaccinate or terminate’ policy because, with few exceptions, employees were warned that failure to comply with the policy could result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. “The COVID-19 pandemic remains a public emergency in our county, and we know that the most effective tool we have for reducing transmissions and hospital-

izations – and saving lives – is vaccination,” said Diane Burgis, Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor. “Contra Costa residents count on our employees every day for vital services, including people who are at high risk of serious illness if infected by COVID-19. Many of our employees frequently work in settings with an elevated risk of exposure to the virus. Given those facts, it is clear why the county has a mandatory vaccination policy for employees. It protects our workers and the residents they serve from a deadly but highly preventable disease, advances our mission to control the spread of COVID-19 in our community, and provides assurance to the public that Contra Costa

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BRENTWOOD Longtime Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen has been appointed acting assistant city manager as the city searches for a permanent replacement, City Manager Tim Ogden confirmed this week. Former Brentwood Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall retired on Oct. 6. Ogden said Hansen, a nearly 27-year member of the police department, is expected to hold the interim position through the end of the year. Throughout his time with the city, Hansen has also served as a police officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, acting police chief and police chief. Current Brentwood Police captains Doug Silva and Tim Herbert will split time as acting police chief in Hansen’s absence. “Brentwood PD will be in capable hands, and Tom won’t be far away if needed,” Ogden said. “This will be a great opportunity for enhanced succession planning for the police department, and will provide Tom a new lens of opportunity to serve the city of Brentwood as he has for almost 27 years. Tom will resume serving as police chief when the new assistant city manager starts.” The city will use the national executive search firm Peckham & McKenney to find a permanent assistant city manager, who could start as soon as January, Ogden said. In the interim, Ogden said Hansen will help

Oakley Council rejects new library OAKLEY Oakley residents will have to continue waiting for a fully functioning library as the Oakley City Council failed to pass legislation in support of one. On Sept. 28, Interim City Manager Josh McMurray introduced a cooperative agreement between Contra Costa County and the City of Oakley that proposed the demolition of an old sheriff’s office and building of a new library in its place. As councilmember Aaron Meadows abstained from the discussion due to a conflict of interest, the motion needed at least three votes to pass. Consequently, it was a 2-2 decision that did not pass.. Had the motion passed, it would have meant that the City of Oakley com-

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Brentwood house fire threatens surrounding homes by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

BRENTWOOD Firefighters from across the county battled strong winds whipping through the area Tuesday morning to keep a Brentwood house fire from spreading to nearby homes. Red flag conditions, including strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity, were already present when a fire ignited on the exterior of a home on the 800 block on Nicholas Court shortly after 8 a.m. The first units from the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) arrived to find the house at the end of the court ablaze. Wind blowing out of the northwest was casting embers into the yards of other homes in the neighborhood. Additional units from the Contra Costa Fire Protection District were dispatched almost immediately to the scene, and off-duty ECCFPD firefighters were recalled, officials said. A mutual aid request brought a county task force that had been prepositioned to allow a rapid response due to the elevated risk of fire. Some crews

were assigned to fight the fire, while others prevented the fire from spreading to surrounding homes. “They were able to contain the fire to the house of origin with no other structures damaged,” Aubert said. “They did have some exterior belongings that were damaged, but there were no other structures damaged, and there were no injuries.” One resident was displaced as a result of the fire, officials said. The house was a total loss. ECCFPD Fire Marshal Steve Aubert estimated the value of the loss at about $330,000. “The wind was wild, but we had a lot of resources – mutual aid included – which no doubt saved at least two neighborhoods,” said ECCFPD Battalion Chief Gil Guerrero. A number of nearby homes were evacuated by police officers. “As you could imagine with the windy conditions, this fire was very unpredictable,” said Lt. Walter O’Grodnick of the Brentwood Police Department. “Out of an abundance of caution for surrounding residents, our officers quickly assisted fire personnel with evacuations and street

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A wind-whipped fire destroyed one home and threatened others this week on Nicholas Court in Brentwood. No injuries were reported. closures, allowing fire personnel to focus on containment. Roadways were reopened and evacuation orders were lifted at around 10:40 a.m.” Units from Cal Fire’s Marsh Creek Road station provided coverage for the district while all resources were occupied on Nicholas Court.

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Get a peek at local Native American history John Marsh Historic Trust prepares to host Stone House Heritage Day by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The John Marsh Historic Trust is preparing to hold its annual Stone House Heritage Day, offering the public a rare, up-close look at John Marsh’s house. The stone house, built in 1856, is the centerpiece of Marsh Creek State Historic Park, an undeveloped 3,800acre park in Brentwood. The Trust is dedicated to preserving the house and raising funds for the park, in hopes of eventually opening it to the public. A state budget allotment of $1.4 million for the park also will help to stabilize and restore Marsh’s house. This year’s Heritage Day on Oct. 23 will give attendees the chance to enter the park – which is normally closed – and view the house, grounds and archaeological dig site nearby. “This will be a wonderful opportunity for East County residents to see the house and grounds,” said Barry Margesson, president of the Trust. “There will be two different hikes that will offer visitors an idea of what the land looked like and how it functioned in the 1800s, covering the geologic and Native American history, as well as how John Marsh fit into that.” Stone House Heritage Day is a family friendly affair complete with children’s activities. This year’s event will feature the early American music and dancing of Los Arribenos of San Francisco. Marsh’s house is still not stable enough to allow visi-

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The public will get a rare, up-close look at John Marsh’s house during the Stone House Heritage Day on Oct. 23. tors inside, but the doors and windows will be opened to allow for viewing, he said. The nearby archaeological site carved out by Marsh Creek contains artifacts 7,000 years old, and visitors will be able to see some of the objects that have been dug up. “We are trying to work on the theme of what makes this place special,” Margesson said. “We talk about why the Native Americans were there 7,000 years ago, why Marsh came out here, why people are still bringing their families out here, and this is the ideal place to sit and tell that story.” Another reason to celebrate this year is the state budget allocation for the house. “This is thanks to Senator Glazer and County Supervisor Diane Burgis,” said Margesson. “Senator Glazer was able to put the $1.4 million in the state budget for the res-

toration of the house. It won’t be enough to finish it, but it should be enough to stabilize it. Once that’s done, we can start getting more into the interior.” The trust hopes to eventually complete restoration of the house and open it as a museum. John Marsh has a speckled past in Contra Costa County – he was the first Harvard graduate and doctor in Alta California at the time, and though he made friends with the nearby Native Americans, he alienated the first group of settlers he brought west, the Bidwell-Bartleson party. His original 50,000-acre ranch included parts of Antioch and all of Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay and Byron. “It’s fascinating history,” said Rick Lemyre, a Trust board member. “When he got here, he employed vaqueros to work with the cattle, and he employed the natives. He got a bad name because of the things he wrote, but it was the way society was at the time. He actually got along fine with the Native Americans, but he didn’t get along with his vaqueros . . . eventually a price was put on Marsh’s head and he was murdered before he had a chance to tell his story.” “It’s important to honor and preserve the whole story of the land,” said Lemyre. “Not just Marsh, but the Native Americans and the Mexican Americans, and also the fauna -- there are a number of endangered plant species out there, so it will all be preserved. Marsh is the reason we are having the Heritage Day, but it’s the whole story out there that matters.” Stone House Heritage Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21789 Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood. The event is free, except for the two docent-led hikes. To purchase tickets for the hikes, visit https://bit.ly/3oVMsIS. For more information, call 925286-4591 or visit the John Marsh Historic Trust Facebook page at www.facebook.com/johnmarshhistorictrust.

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You have a Revocable Living Trust (“Trust”) and it is properly funded. You did everything you were supposed to do, and you are organized. But have you talked to your Successor Trustee about your Trust? Does your Successor Trustee know what they will need to do once you and your spouse die? Here is a list of some things that you should discuss with your Successor Trustee regarding their role in administering your trust: 1) Where are your estate planning documents stored? Your Successor Trustee needs to know where your original estate planning documents are stored (copies are not sufficient). If your original documents are stored in a home safe or safety deposit box, make sure your Successor Trustee has access. 2) What are your Trust Assets? What are your Non-Trust Assets? Talk with your Successor Trustee about your assets. Explain to them which assets are held in your Trust and which assets are not in your Trust. After you pass away, your Successor Trustee will need to secure all of your assets and should also create a spreadsheet outlining your assets and their value. 3) Obtain a taxpayer identification number and file tax returns After you and your spouse die, your Successor Trustee will need to obtain a tax identification number from the IRS. This identification number can be obtained online. However, it is highly recommended that your Successor

Trustee meet with a CPA or attorney to complete the application to ensure it is completed correctly. After you pass away, your Successor Trustee will also need to file your final income tax return and may need to file a fiduciary tax return. 4) Notify Your Beneficiaries California Probate Code Section 16061.7 requires the Successor Trustee to send a notice to all beneficiaries and potential heirs. 5) Distribute Assets Once your creditors and other liabilities have been paid, your Successor Trustee will be responsible for distributing your assets. If you own property, your Successor Trustee must prepare additional documentation to be submitted to the Recorder’s Office and County Assessor’s Office. Your Successor Trustee should consult with an attorney to ensure that the documents are prepared and recorded properly. Disclaimer: This list does not include everything that your Successor Trustee will be required to do to administer your trust and estate. This list is intended only to help you start the conversation with your Successor Trustee as to their role once you and your spouse pass away. I see people Monday-Friday for a free 30-minute consultation in Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN GRIMES. PHONE NUMBER IS 925-939-1680. ADDRESS IS: 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD. © 2020 Joan Grimes

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Transforming the local Los Vaqueros Reservoir into a regional facility requires partnerships. And water agencies in the Bay Area and Central Valley, serving urban areas, agricultural land and wildlife refuges, have jointly moved this expansion forward as the new Los Vaqueros Joint Powers Authority. This important milestone puts a group of local agency partners one step closer to beginning several projects. Los Vaqueros Reservoir is an off-stream reservoir that was originally built by Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) in 1998. The original reservoir capacity was 100,000 acrefeet and in 2012, CCWD completed the first phase of expansion to hold 160,000 acrefeet. One acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons of water. Expanding Los Vaqueros to a new capacity of 275,000 acre-feet and adding new conveyance facilities will provide environmental, water supply reliability, operational flexibility, water quality and recreational benefits. Those benefits earned the expansion $470 million of the $2.7 billion in water storage investments approved by voters when Proposition 1 passed. The remainder of the project costs will be covered by federal and local partners. A critical step in forming this partnership has been the creation of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority (JPA). It establishes the governance of the project among the partnering agencies and provides the organizational framework for project design, construction, operation, maintenance and funding.

It’s pretty common knowledge that your water heater needs to be strapped and you need working smoke detectors when you sell your home. In general, the smoke detectors need to be in every bedroom plus the hallways. If your water heater is “tankless” it still needs to be affixed securely to the wall. It’s less commonly known that you also need working carbon monoxide detector(s). You need one on each level of the home and they should be located close to the bedrooms. It’s possible that your detectors are a combination smoke and carbon monoxide. Combo units usually have two distinct holes in the shell of the detector. It’s wise to address the above items BEFORE you go on the market. If the appraiser or inspector note in their report that the detectors and/or water heater are not in compliance, the buyer’s lender may require them to make another visit to the property to confirm those items have been rectified. There will be a charge for this visit and the buyer will expect the seller to pay it.

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Cooking with kids Six ways to make it more fun, educational

Children may start their culinary careers crafting mud pies in their backyards, but that creativity and imagination soon may translate into foods they can actually eat. Many kids love cooking because it can be fun and messy, which are two qualities that children find hard to resist. Parents can foster their children’s love of cooking and help them along the way with these tips. • Be patient. Going into the cooking experience knowing there will be a mess, typically when young children are involved, can help you prepare. Toddlers have not yet mastered manual dexterity, so they’re bound to spill and drop. Put a plastic tablecloth under the work area and on the floor to help catch what falls. Also, cooking with youngsters likely will take more time than it normally would, so set aside extra preparation and cooking time. • Teach kids good hygiene. Hygiene is important and can prevent foodborne illnesses. Make sure everyone involved in cooking, including children, washes his or her hands before cooking begins and continues to do so after handling foods, particularly raw meat and poultry. Hair should be tied back, and separate preparation surfaces should be designated for produce and meats.

• Assign age-appropriate tasks. Consider age and maturity levels when assigning tasks in the kitchen. Even children as young as 3 years old can chop food if they are provided a serrated butter knife with a rounded point and soft vegetables or fruits. This helps teach knife skills that kids can develop more thoroughly in the future. Children can mix and add ingredients as well. As kids get older, parents can decide the right time to let them use the stove. • Experiment with dough. Kids can have a blast with dough, particularly rolling out pie crusts and pasta. They also can make dumplings and then fill them with vegetables. Many cookware retailers sell small rolling pins that are easy for kids to handle. • Practice measuring together. Let children read the recipes and be in charge of portioning out ingredients. This reinforces classroom lessons about temperature, ratios and fractions. • Move on to more sophisticated tasks. Around age 8 or 9, children can take on jobs like opening cans, scooping batter, pounding poultry, proofing yeast, skewering kabobs, and slicing bread, according to cooking educator Julie Negrin. Negrin notes that children between the ages of 10 and 12 can start working independently in the kitchen so long as an adult is in the home. Ultimately, children can cook without close supervision. – Courtesy of Metro Creative


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Events Friday, October 15 East Bay SPCA Dogs: More Than Pets Exhibit

An interactive educational exhibit about the world of dogs is held Wednesday and Thursday at noon and 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at noon, 2 and 4 p.m at https://eastbayspca.org/ what-we-do/exhibit/.This exhibit is self-guided. Visitors should allow 45 – 60 minutes to enjoy the entire exhibit, including interactive stations and hands-on activities. Live educational talks and animal meet-and-greet opportunities to learn from expert staff and volunteers, and to meet East Bay SPCA shelter/ambassador dogs are available during these regularly scheduled days and times.

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.

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.

Free Virtual Worm Composting Workshop

A free virtual worm composting workshop will be offered by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to make their own worm compost. Vermicomposting (“vermi” is Latin for “worm”) is the process of using worms to process organic food waste into nutrient rich soil. All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. To learn more about composting or recycling, go to https:// www.cccrecycle.org. Pre-registration for the virtual workshop is encouraged. To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/3BC0GCj.

Sunday, October 17 Brentwood Inspired Living Center welcomes Thomas Bonacci

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 hosting Thomas P. Bonacci, executive director of the Interfaith Peace Project. The message will address this month’s theme of infinite joy. The talk is from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on Zoom. To view the presentation, visit https://www.brentwoodilc.org/.

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.

Community Assistance

Bay Point Community All-N-One Inc is hosting free showers for anyone in need from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 204 Bailey Road in Bay Point. In addition, volunteers will distribute free food, clothing and free health checkups and free, onsite COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information, call 925-204-8595.

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.

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 at the St. Anne Community Life Center at 2800 Camino Diablo Road. Attendees must be 21 or older. For tickets, which are $50, call 925634-6625 or email LucyP44@gmail.com.

National Drug Takeback Day

The Brentwood Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency will be collecting expired, unused and unwanted prescription or over the counter drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Blvd. Liquids must be separated from pills and patches. If possible, put pills into one container or plastic bag. This is a drive-through event. Therefore, attendees do not need to get out of their vehicles upon arrival. For more information, contact Officer Laughridge at llaughridge@brentwoodca.gov. For more information on other take-back locations, visit https:// takebackday.dea.gov.

Soroptimist International of Antioch Fall Fest Boutique

Soroptimist International of Antioch is hosting its annual Fall Fest Boutique Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the VFW Hall, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch. All proceeds go towards programs and scholarships for women and girls. The event is free. A host of vendors will be in attendance, including Scentsy, Deena-n-Donna soaps, Stella & Dot, Ever Skincare, Avon, Tupperware, What a Girl Wants, Lula Roe, Cabi Clothing and Silvermoon soaps. Other items will also be for sale, including homemade jams, accessories, handmade items and wood signs. For more information, contact Gina Moore at ginamoore1964@gmail.com.

Breast Cancer Awareness Event

The public is invited to join Bay Point Community All-N-One Inc., in collaboration with several organizations, for a breast cancer awareness event on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 204 Bailey Road in Bay Point. The organizations will stand together with patients and survivors to raise awareness for early breast cancer detection. Experts and nurses will be onsite. For more information, visit http://Baypointallnone.com.

Sunday, October 24 Pride of the Delta Tour

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch is sponsoring its annual Pride of the Delta Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 24. The event will feature samples from nine of Antioch’s best restaurants. Participating restaurants are: Monica’s , Celia’s

www.thepress.net/ calendar Mexican Restaurant, Freddy B’s BBQ, Little Manuel’s Mexican Food, Q’s Kitchen, Hillcrest Tap House, Smith’s Landing, Rivertown Treasure Chest and Lone Tree Golf & Event Center Tickets are $20, and proceeds benefit local charities. Restaurants may be visited in any order. To purchase tickets, contact Kay Power at 925202-3519 or Martha Parsons at 925-890-2665. Tickets may also be purchased at https://bit. ly/3oxrpMx.

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 be put back into the community through scholarships and other support. To purchase tickets, visit: https:// bit.ly/3hzo7o0.

Ringing around the World concert

The Byron United Methodist Church will host the 12-member Celebration Ringers Bell Choir for a free performance from 2 to 3 p.m. The performance will give an outdoor capacity crowd an entertaining and informative performance, showcasing how complex the art of ringing can be. The performance will be held at the church, 14671 Byron Highway, in Byron.

Saturday, October 30 Hometown Halloween

Parents, get your little boys and girls ready for a spooktacular night of free trick or treating Saturday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. This is followed by a movie in the park, presented by the city of Brentwood.

Ongoing Events

New Liberty Adult Education Center Classes

Bookkeeping/Accounting – This course runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, from Oct. 14 through Dec. 16. It covers terms, concepts, and applications of a double-entry accounting system for a service business. The cost is $140, plus textbook. QuickBooks Online – Level 1 & 2. This class runs on Tuesdays, Oct. 19-Dec. 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Level 1 is an instructor-led class, and in Level 2, you will work independently with instructor support. For more information on the classes or to sign up, visit www.Libertyadulted.org.

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

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.

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Sept. 1, 1951 - Sept. 30, 2021 Longtime Brentwood resident Karen Clingman passed away on September 30th after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bob, son Kevin (Kristina), daughter Lisa (Mark), grandsons Traeton and Gresham, sister Linda (Wayne), brother Mike (Joan) and sister-in-law Janine (Dan). She adored her many friends and loved riding and showing her horses. Two of her greatest joys were her grandsons and she loved being the “fun and crazy” aunt to her four nieces, one nephew, three great-nephews and one greatniece. Karen was a faithful follower of Jesus all of her life. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, October 25th at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship, 6641 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following organizations: Hospice East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 or Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, 4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520.

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The Clerk-Recorder-Elections facility was dedicated as the “Stephen L. Weir Building” last week in a ceremony hosted by the Board of Supervisors and County ClerkRecorder Debi Cooper. Steve Weir was the County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters for nearly a quarter century, from 1989-2013. For over two decades, Weir was an innovator and pacesetter among County Departments and Clerk-Recorders across the State, officials recalled. He was first to implement e-commerce, offer credit card payments, use digital imaging for public records, and was primarily responsible for the current modernized building, commissioned under his leadership and opened to the public in 2007. His public service career spanned four decades. In addition to his 24 years as County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, Weir served as Concord City Councilman and mayor, a member of the Contra Costa Water District, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and staff member to the late Assemblyman and Senator Dan Boatwright. “There is not a more fitting legacy than to name the Clerk-Recorder facility after a public servant like Steve Weir,” said Chair of the Board of Supervisors Diane Burgis in a

WEIR press release. Essential to his mandate, Steve brought credibility to the office of the ClerkRecorder and Registrar of Voters for Contra Costa County.” Debi Cooper, current Clerk-RecorderRegistrar, agreed. “For more than 25 years, I had the remarkable privilege of working directly with Steve – including 23 years while he was the County Clerk-Recorder,” she said. “He served the public with unfettered integrity, dedication, and a natural genuineness. The Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department continues the customer and voter-centric focus Steve instilled during his tenure. He is a mentor and a friend, and I cannot imagine a more fitting tribute to his legacy than dedicating the Clerk-Recorder-Elections facility in his name.”

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Heritage golfers claim BVAL title once again by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Girls golf teams from around the Bay Valley Athletic League teed up at Lone Tree Golf Course on Monday, Oct. 11, for the BVAL League Championship. The results were familiar. For the ninth year in a row, Heritage claimed a league championship, though it was close. Fighting strong winds, the Patriots finished with a score of 525, edging ahead of Liberty, who finished at 528. Third-place Freedom was not far behind, shooting a 540. Heritage had already won the regular season title, going 10-0 for the year. With an added win over every other BVAL team in the tournament, the Patriots finish the season at 15-0. Senior Geraldine Critica and sophomore Jiya Gamez both shot a 95, leading the Patriots. Freshman Ashlyn Sunga shot a 105, senior Allison Goyich shot a 112 and freshman Reagan Wheeler carded a 118 to round out Heritage’s score. Junior Tiara Simonton’s 126 was dropped from the team score. Thanks to the wind, the scores were significantly higher than would normally be expected at a league tournament. Heritage coach Mark Tinder estimated that the wind added an average of roughly 10 strokes to every golfer’s score. Prior to the round, he made sure to remind his team that the tough conditions they’d experience would be felt by their competitors, as well.

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The Heritage girls golf team won its ninth straight Bay Valley Athletic League title this week. “I told the team a couple of things before they teed off,” Tinder said. “The wind is going to affect all the teams equally, not just you. Don’t give up during a round, and play smart golf. Don’t compound an error with another error.” Scores were high across the board. Only four players broke 100. Heritage’s effort was greatly aided by the fact that Critica and Gamez were the only teammates to go under 100. One golfer who was less bothered than most by the heavy winds was Liberty junior Emily Knox. Knox won the indi-

vidual BVAL title for a third straight year and did so in dominant fashion, shooting a 79. Not only was Knox the only player under 80, but she was also the only player under 90. Freedom senior Madison Knight was the second best individual, shooting a 94. “I think I played pretty well,” Knox said. “It was honestly really hard to focus, but it kind of helped me focus more. But it was really challenging. It was like 30 mph winds. The trees were all down. It was really challenging, but I’m proud of myself. I’m proud of how I played.”

For some of the BVAL golfers, the tournament was the final match of the season. Others will move on to the North Coast Section Division 2 Championship/ Individual Qualifier on Monday, Oct. 25, at Vallejo’s Blue Rock Springs-West Course. As league champions, Heritage will bypass that tournament. Which BVAL players will compete is still to be determined. The five top individuals from nonqualified teams will play. That means that at least Knox, Knight and the Deer Valley trio of Madison Takahashi, Kylie Johnson and Caitlin Todd — who shot a 100, 101 and 104, respectively — will all be there. Whether Knox will go as an individual or with her team is still in the air. Liberty has filed for an at-large bid. If the Lions win that appeal, then Knox will qualify as a member of Liberty’s team. Should that happen, her individual spot would go to Antioch’s Dakota Reed, who shot a 106. For Heritage, though, there’s no uncertainty about what’s next. The Patriots automatically qualify for the NCS Championship, AKA the Tournament of Champions. That will be held at Concord’s Diablo Creek Golf Course on Monday, Nov. 1. “It’s going to be tough competition. We have all the EBAL teams,” Tinder said. “It’s the ninth league title in a row. I’m very proud of our girls to continue the winning tradition, and I look forward to next year.” To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

Patriots water polo team makes big splash by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Players on the Heritage boys water polo team have spent a lot of time in the pool together over the last seven months. While water polo is normally a fall sport, COVID-19 forced the 2020 season to be played in the spring of 2021. The offseason training program for the fall season began a few weeks later and on Aug. 26, the actual fall season got underway when the Patriots defeated Clayton Valley Charter 17-7. Coach Jeff Russ said that going from one season into another without any substantial offseason is a disadvantage. But Heritage has largely overcome that obstacle. The Patriots defeated Freedom on Wednesday, Sept. 29 to move to 10-4 overall and 2-0 in Bay Valley Athletic League play. “I think (the season) has been going pretty well,” said senior Zane LaBute. “We’ve been practicing since mid-June, doing a lot of conditioning and finally getting into the swing of things. We had some issues with some players coming down with COVID. But we’re back at full strength now.” Statistically, LaBute has been Heritage’s best player. He has 34 goals, 16 assists and 37 steals, all of which lead the team. Fellow senior Patrick Aiello has 22 goals, 10 as-

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A member of the Heritage boys water polo team takes a shot during a recent contest. Heritage is atop the Bay Valley Athletic League standings with a record of 11-5 and 3-0 in league play this season. sists and 20 steals. Juniors Caleb Cayanan and Willie Trapanese both have 19 goals. Cayanan has added 12 assists and 25 steals, while Trapanese has 15 assists and 11 steals.

In addition to having a solid season this year, things also bode well for the future. This year’s team includes five seniors -- LaBute, Aiello, Luke Pathe, Jurell Arana and Denys Chaus. Among the players who figure to return are Cayanan, Trapanese, junior Brayden Geis, sophomore Stephen Pasamonte and freshman Tony Trapanese -- all of whom have scored at least 11 goals this season. Another key returner will be the goalkeeper, junior Braden Madden. “Next year’s team will be solid, too,” LaBute said. “We have a lot of kids. This is the largest JV program that we’ve had in a while.” For this year’s team, offense has not been much of a problem. Seven players have already reached double-digits in goals while 13 have at least one goal. The Patriots have reached a double-digit goal total in all but four games and have failed to score nine only twice. Allowing goals has been more of an acknowledged problem. In their four losses, Heritage has surrendered 16, 15, 11 and nine. “The defense is still a work in progress,” Russ said. “ We’re definitely scoring plenty of goals but defense is something we want to get better at. The guys are having to step up and do stuff that they’re not used to -- and they’re doing much better with that.” Some big games remain on Heritage’s schedule. One see Water polo page 12A


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Antioch 5-year-old Mateo Reynoso admires a fish just minutes after reeling it in during the 33rd annual Kids Free Fishing Derby at Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch. The youth event, open to children ages 4-15, drew 70 participants. The annual derby began 33 years ago when Uril “Compy” Compomizzo saw his neighbor lose a child to drugs. Compy wanted to provide a rewarding hobby for children. He has since passed away, but the event continues in his memory. Compomizzo’s aim — get kids hooked on fishing, not on drugs or gangs — lives on. “He started it and we have just carried it on,” said Roger Mammon, president of the West Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass Association. To view more photos, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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There were no games when we didn’t put our full effort out.” To that end, one positive about this season is that there are more opportunities than last year. With the entire fall and winter seasons being wiped out during the 2020-21 school year, all sports were relegated to the spring. Naturally, that created a cramped and abbreviated schedule. The games that took place in that season also featured few, if any spectators, beyond parents and maybe players from the other water polo teams at the competing schools.

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This year, the schedule is full, as are the bleachers. That’s left the players, especially the seniors, happy with the final memories being created. “Now I’ve been able to see my friends at games and have them come and watch,” LaBute said. “It’s been really awesome to have them and my family there.” “I’m really grateful for it,” Aiello added. “Last year, junior year, it wasn’t terrible -- but it didn’t have the real feel of a water polo season. To have it back, feels great to be back with the team and playing a bunch of games. Plus, the memories we make.”

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goal is to try to win the BVAL Championship,” Aiello said. “Our team has played well against NCS teams that have gone far in the playoffs. So we’re trying to make a good playoff run at the end of the season.” The Patriots hope that how the remaining games are played is what’s remembered beyond what the scoreboard shows at the end of each game. “What I really want is for this team to remember the games, remember that we fought through each and every game,” LaBute said. “Regardless of whether we won or lost, we played with our best effort.

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Brentwood library to host popular children’s author Oct. 22 and 28 The Brentwood Library will host fourth- and fifth-grade Zoom presentations by popular children’s author Dan Gutman on Oct. 22 and 28. Free copies of his books will be distributed at the Brentwood library to participating students while supplies last. Every fourth- and fifth- grade classroom will get a set of his Flashback 4 books, which feature a return visit to historical events. Each school library will get a boxed set of the Weird School series.

“Brentwood Union School District is so proud to collaborate with the Friends of the Brentwood Library,” said Liz Ybarra, coordinator of Elementary Programs for the Brentwood Union School District. “Dan Gutman’s stories are engaging, and any opportunity for our students to interact with such a creative author is always a tremendous learning experience.” Library Manager Andrea Freyler expressed similar sentiments. “We are thrilled to have Dan Gutman.

He appeals to a broad audience and crosses many genres to keep kids coming back for more,” she said. “It is hard to keep his books on our shelves.” The presentations, in collaboration with the Brentwood Union School District, are made possible with money raised by the Friends of the Brentwood Library and the Brentwood Library Foundation as part of the Travis Credit Union Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Initiative in 2020. The Credit Union matched commu-

nity contributions. The Brentwood Library chose to support distance learning in Brentwood Elementary School. Additional funds for the book distribution come from the Friends of the Brentwood Library. Kathy Mount, president of the Friends of the Brentwood Library, said the organization is excited to be part of the program. “We were delighted to be part of this program and thank the many people who contributed to this challenge and continue to support the work of the Friends,” she said.

Wine, brews and fun on Oct. 23 at Wine in the Bay event in Byron The Byron St. Anne Parish Women’s Fellowship is hosting an afternoon of wine tasting, entertainment and fun at St. Anne Community Life Center on Oct. 23. The event from 1 to 5 p.m. will feature appetizers, wine, brews and olive oil tasting, in addition to silent and live auctions, live music and more. Non-alcoholic bever-

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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.

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.

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.

use of the fictitious business name Tulip Nails and Spa at 7710 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on N/A under File No. F-2018-0005394 (*1) Danny Dang (2) Mina Nguyen 3650 Hendrix Drive, Stockton, CA 95212 (**- ) This business was conducted by: A Married Couple. Signature: Danny Dang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86777 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 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.

Karen Haskins. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2006. Signature of registrant: Karen Haskins- Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86715 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021.

the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: William A. Vanegas, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 20, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86730 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021.

Signature of registrant: Tracy Medina- Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/27/2026 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 86796 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Renzo Fidel Manay Meza SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Renzo Fidel Manay Meza CASE NUMBER: N21- 1856 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Renzo Fidel Manay Meza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Renzo Fidel Manay Meza to Proposed Name: Renzo Fidel Manay. 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: 12/14/2021 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: 09/28/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86805 Publish Dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 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-2020-0001376 (*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-2021-0005293 The name of the business(es): Lazer Racing Located at: 100 Neroly Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martin R. Lewis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-16-2001. Signature of registrant: Martin R. Lewis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 6, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86634 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005599 The name of the business(es): Sculpted Bodies by Lupe Located at: 2327 Megan Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lupe Henriquez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-21-2021. Signature of registrant: Lupe Henriquez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 20, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86652 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005612 The name of the business(es): Oasis Landscaping and Lawn Care Located at: 969 Walnut Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fernando Javier Garibay. 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: Fernando Javier Garibay-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/20/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86792 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005628 The name of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business(es): AV Janitorial Services LoFOR CHANGE OF NAME NAME STATEMENT cated at: 1302 Maple Drive In: Oakley, CA PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Zhe Wu SU- STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE File No. F-2021-0005369 The name of the 94561, is hereby registered by the following PERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF OF FICTITIOUS business(es): DK Salon Located at: 1625 owner(s): William A. Vanegas. This business CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, BUSINESS NAME Main Street, Ste 1001 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is is conducted by: An Individual. The regisCA 94553 PETITION OF: Zhe Wu CASE The following person(s) has abandoned the hereby registered by the following owner(s): trant commenced to transact business under

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005727 The name of the business(es): Teresa’s Stroller Cleaning and Sales Located at: 14 Pamela Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Teresa Hernandez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-1- 2021. Signature of registrant: Teresa Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 23, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86794 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005819 The name of the business(es): 1. The Pool Cover Guy 2. Peace of Mind Pool & Spa Located at: 1217 Poplar Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pervis L Abbott. This business is conducted by: An Individual . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-29- 2021. Signature of registrant: Pervis L. Abbott. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 28, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86729 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005795 The name of the business: Book Alliance Located at: 313 Holstein Dr. In: Oakley, CA, 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Elite Bookstore 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: Czarina San Agustin - Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/27/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86753 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit) is hosting a virtual public hearing from now till October 27th at 4:00 pm to obtain community input regarding proposed service improvements from the Transform Tri Delta Transit project. You can take the survey/public comment at www.transformtrideltatransit.com. You can virtually attend the public hearing on October 27th at 4:00 pm. Links to the virtual public hearing will be posted on the www.trideltatransit. com/- publichearing website page. For information, visit the transform website or call 925-384-2522 or email comments@eccta. org. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86679 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005806 The name of the business(es): Just Roll With It Located at: 22 Susie Court In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tracy Medina. 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.

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CITY NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on October 26, 2021 to consider the following matter: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brentwood adopting the FY 2021/22 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees; Making Certain Supporting Findings, Including the Inapplicability of the California Environmental Quality Act to these Actions; Imposing Said Fees; Establishing a Process for Waiving or Adjusting Certain Fees; and Repealing Resolution No. 2020-116 which adopted the FY 2020/21 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the City Council will meet in the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood CA 94513. At this time, public participation will be available exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system. Further information or viewable copies of the draft plan and schedules may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov, or (925) 516-5400. If you challenge any City Council action in court regarding this matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: October 15, 2021, October 22, 2021 How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc As at this time the City Council Chamber will not be open to the public, individuals may view and participate in the meeting with this link. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may view the meeting via oneway video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *3 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and should include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via email to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: * distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, * posted online for public inspection at https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/- councilmeetingonline, and * later summarized in the meeting minutes. Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting, and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the City Council will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. /s/ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86827 Publish Dates: October 15, 22, 2021.

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hearing at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513 to consider: An Urgency Ordinance Extending the Interim Ordinance Adding Chapter 17.635 (“Emergency Medical and Fire Protection Service Funding”) to the City of Brentwood Municipal Code. This action will apply city-wide. This Ordinance is adopted in the exercise of the City’s authority under the California Constitution, article XI, section 7 and the California Planning and Zoning Law, Government Code section 65000, et seq. It is exempt from review under CEQA because it has no potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, per 14 CCR §15061(b)(3). Further, the Ordinance is also exempt because it does not apply to any particular development project at this time, and it is thus speculative to evaluate any such future project in the context of consideration of this Rezone. Applicant: City of Brentwood Consistent with Contra Costa County Health Orders, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953 concerning teleconference meetings, the City Council will meet in the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood CA 94513. At this time, public participation will be available exclusively via teleconference, using the Zoom video conferencing system. Further information may be obtained from City Clerk Margaret Wimberly [(925) 516-5440 or mwimberly@brentwoodca.gov] in the Department of the City Clerk of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. If you challenge any City Council action in court regarding this matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 3 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc As at this time the City Council Chamber will not be open to the public, individuals may view and participate in the meeting with this link. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your video, if desired to be enabled, and microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) The public may view the meeting via oneway video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov 2. Telephone If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, you may “raise your hand” virtually on most devices by pressing *3, and you will be called upon when it is your time to speak. After speaking, please press *3 again to remove the “raise your hand” feature. If that feature does not work on your device, please email cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov in advance of the meeting where possible. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and should include name and full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. 3. E-mail Public comments can also be submitted via email to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: • distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, • posted online for public inspection at https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/- councilmeetingonline, and • later summarized in the meeting minutes. Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting, and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. In the event of an interruption to the broadcasting of the meeting using the telephone or internet-based options listed above, the City Council will take no further action on items on the agenda until public access to the meeting via either option is restored. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ments are part of the official record, note that Notice is hereby given, under Government Code personal contact information may be published sections 65858 and 65090, that the City Council if it is included with your email. of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as /s/ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk soon thereafter as the normal course of business Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86822 Publish permits on October 26, 2021, hold a public Dates: October 15, 2021.

OCTOBER 15, 2021

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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 PETITION 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. 02-1273 86602 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021.

Delta Bay Healthcare. 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 9-10-2021. Signature of registrant: Marie Louise Arcaina-Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 19, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86726 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021.

tion.org Located at: 5020 Longbranch Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rosemary Onyeukwu. 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: Rosemary Onyeukwu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/27/2026 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 86750 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021.

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.

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-2021-0005610 The name of the business(es): 1. 925 Flowers 2. 925 Floral Arrangements Located at: 4423 Horseshoe Circle In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lizbeth Chavez.This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-9- 2021. Signature of registrant: Lizbeth Chavez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/20/2026 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 86793 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 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 busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness name or names listed above on 5-27-2016. NAME STATEMENT Signature of registrant: Michael Barbanica. This File No. F-2021-0005184 The name of the statement was filed with the County Clerk of business(es): Highborn Cuisine Located at: Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 2740 W Tregallas Road In: Antioch, CA 94509, by Deputy Clerk Expires September 20, 2026 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86700 Publish dates: Highborne LLC. This business is conducted by: A October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT names listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- File No. F-2021-0005616 The name of the trant: Keayna Kennedy, Manager. This statement business: Delta Reels Service and Repairs was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Located at: 4556 Elk Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, County on: August 31, 2021 by Deputy Clerk is hereby registered by the following owner: Expires 8/30/- 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Brandon Lee Gonzaga. This business is conducted 86636 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to 8, 15, 2021. transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of registrant: Brandon Lee Gonzaga-Owner. This NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk of File No. F-2021-0005204 The name of the Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by business(es): Deputy Clerk Expires 9/20/2026 Antioch Press 1. Kai Sotto No. 06- 1617 86749 Publish dates: October 15, 2. Kai Sotto Photography 22, 29, November 5, 2021. Located at: 423 Greystone Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): Jess Marie Sotto Campbell. This busiNAME STATEMENT ness is conducted by: An Individual. The regis- File No. F-2021-0005676 The name of the trant commenced to transact business under the business(es): Alfaro Construction Located fictitious business name or names listed above at: 5179 Lone Tree Way, Suite B In: Antioch, CA on 8-1- 2021. Signature of registrant: Jess marie 94531, is hereby registered by the following Campbell. This statement was filed with the owner(s): Thy Nguyen.This business is conducted County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Septem- by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to ber 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 31, transact business under the fictitious business 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86618 Publish name or names listed above on 9-1-2021. Sigdates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. nature of registrant: Thy Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk NAME STATEMENT Expires 9/22/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 File No. F-2021-0005366 The name of the 86809 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, Nobusiness(es): GTB Installers Located at: 1503 vember 5, 2021. Walnut Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Uson FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Unpingco. This business is conducted by: An InNAME STATEMENT dividual. The registrant commenced to transact File No. F-2021-0005692 The name of the business under the fictitious business name or business(es): Paris Beauty Spa Salon Located names listed above on 6-1-2021. Signature of at: 4534 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, registrant: Peter Uson Unpingco-Owner. This is hereby registered by the following owner(s): statement was filed with the County Clerk of Christine P. Ravi. This business is conducted by: An Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Individual. The registrant commenced to transact Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Antioch business under the fictitious business name or Press No. 06-1617 86701 Publish dates: October names listed above on 9-23- 2021. Signature of 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. registrant: Christine P. Ravi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires NAME STATEMENT 9/22/2026 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 86804 File No. F-2021-0005560 The name of the Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, business(es): Bruin Hues Event Rentals 2021. Located at: 1209 Jacobsen Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): Bruin Hues LLC. This business is conNAME STATEMENT ducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State File No. F-2021-0005693 The name of the of Organization. The registrant commenced to business(es): Pleasant Surprize LLC Located transact business under the fictitious business at: 2512 Brazil Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby name or names listed above on 6-1- 2021. registered by the following owner(s): Pleasant Signature of registrant: Brenda Ford Carter-CEO- Surprize LLC. This business is conducted by: A Founder. This statement was filed with the Coun- Limited Liability Company. The registrant comty Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September menced to transact business under the fictitious 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 19, business name or names listed above on 7-162026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86649 Publish 2020. Signature of registrant: Billie Poindexterdates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires NAME STATEMENT September 22, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 File No. F-2021-0005572 The name of the 86728 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021. business(es): 1. Acavam Home Health FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2. Acavam NAME STATEMENT Located at: 5060 PerryWay In: Antioch, CA 94531, File No. F-2021-0005793 The name of the is hereby registered by the following owner(s): business(es): Whisperinghopeknfounda-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005951 The name of the business(es): El Guerrerito Located at: 39 Rossi Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Luis Diego Gonzalez Leon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-06- 21. Signature of registrant: Luis Diego Gonzalez Leon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/5/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86776 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Deidre Monique Jyles SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Deidre Monique Jyles CASE NUMBER: N21-1437 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Deidre Monique Jyles filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Deidre Monique Jyles to Proposed Name: Nikki Abdul-Mateen. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/29/21 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: July 27, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86713 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 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. 021273 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. 02-1273 86620 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005196 The name of the business(es): Body Sculpt Studio 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005897 The name of the business(es): Discovery Bay Sports Bar & Steakhouse Located at: 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CTCT 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 10-4-2021. Signature of registrant: Jon Hulleman CTCT, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86797 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 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-2021-0004915 The name of the business(es): The Bass Hole Located at: 6277 Bethel Island Road, Ste E In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Cloutier. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rachel Cloutier. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires August 16, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86687 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 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-2021-0005079 The name of the business(es): Locker Nuts Located at: 2475 Paddock Drive In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JRC & Associates, 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 1-1-2018. Signature of registrant: Jack Chestnut, President.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 86611 Publish dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 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 owner(s): Dipesh and Sanin Corporation. 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 2-14-2014. 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.

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 9-3- 2021. 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. 021273 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-2021-0005394 The name of the business(es): E.M.M. Trucking Located at: 131 E. Sims Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Evelin Moscosa Montoya. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-29- 2021. Signature of registrant: Evelin Moscosa Montoya. 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 86719 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005442 The name of the business(es): 1. Vision Home Health Services 2. Vision Home Health Care 3. Vision Healthcare 4. Vision Home Care 5. Vision Home Health and Hospice Located at: 2055 Huntington Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Excellife 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Jemilee S. Duco-CEO (Chief Executive OfFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ficer). This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, File No. F-2021-0005090 The name of the NAME STATEMENT 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 13, business(es): Arias Concrete Solutions Lo- File No. F-2021-0005368 The name of the 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86723 cated at: 91 West 11th Street In: Pittsburg, CA business(es): Misty Webb Tarot Located at: Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 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.

ness is conducted by: A Trust. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 11, 2006. Signature of registrant: Sally E. Dinelli, Trustee of Duarte Childrens Trust. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/21/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86780 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005573 The name of the business: Just In Time Pool Services and Repairs Located at: 2409 Santa Cruz Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michelle Lynn Ryan. 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 Ryan-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 19, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86748 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005585 The name of the business: Tulip-Nails and Spa Located at: 7710 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nguyen Vo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-20-2021. Signature of registrant: Nguyen Vo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86747 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005662 The name of the business(es): 1. East Bay Bankruptcy Law and Financial Planning 2. East Bay Bankruptcy Law 3. East Bay BK Law 4. East Bay Financial Planning Located at: 191 Sand Creek Road, Ste 220 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Corrine Bielejeski. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-30- 2016. Signature of registrant: Corrine Bielejeski (Owner). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/21/2026, Brentwood Press No. 021273 86779 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005664 The name of the business(es): Camino Mobile Home Park Located at: 14530 Byron Hwy In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sally E. Dinelli, Trustee. This busi-

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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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of NAME STATEMENT any petition or account as provided in Probate File No. F-2021-0005666 The name of the Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice business(es): JFOURMAX Located at: 533 Stir- form is available from the court clerk. Attorney ling Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby for Petitioner Tyson E. Hubbard, Downey Brand registered by the following owner(s): Pierrette LLP, 621 Capitol Mall, Fl 18, Sacramento, CA Mpwekela Mpoyi. This business is conducted 95814. (916) 444-1000 Brentwood Press No. by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to 02-1273 86733 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, transact business under the fictitious business 22, 2021.\cs2 name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Pierrette Mpwekela Mpoyi-OwnNOTICE OF PETITION TO er. This statement was filed with the County ADMINISTER ESTATE Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September OF: Isaac Agyakwa Baidoo, deceased 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/21/2026 CASE NUMBER P21-00841 To all heirs, benBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 86808 Publish eficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Isacc Agyakwa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Baidoo, deceased. A Petition for Probate has NAME STATEMENT been filed by: Lucy Baidoo in the Superior Court File No. F-2021-0005782 The name of the of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The business(es): Bay Area Fotowagen Located Petition for Probate requests that: Lucy at: 2128 Roper Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Baidoo be appointed as personal representais hereby registered by the following owner(s): tive to administer the estate of the decedent. 1. Eric Behne 2. Janal Behne. This business is The petition requests authority to administer conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant the estate under the Independent Administracommenced to transact business under the tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow fictitious business name or names listed above the personal representative to take many on 1-16- 2015. Signature of registrant: Janal actions without obtaining court approval. Behne, Co-Owner. This statement was filed Before taking certain very important actions, with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County however, the personal representative will be on: September 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Ex- required to give notice to interested persons pires September 26, 2026 Brentwood Press No. unless they have waived notice or consented 02-1273 86795 Publish dates: October 15, 22, to the proposed action.) The independent ad29, November 5, 2021. ministration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS petition and shows good cause why the court NAME STATEMENT should not grant the authority. A hearing on File No. F-2021-0005841 The name of the the petition will be held in this court as business(es): AutoLux Located at: 1120 Sec- follows: a. Date: 12/21/2021 Time: 9:00 ond Street, Suite 109 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the Miguel Vega Zamora. This business is conducted granting of the petition, you should appear at by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to the hearing and state your objections or file transact business under the fictitious business written objections with the court before the name or names listed above on N/A. Signature hearing. Your appearance may be in person or of registrant: Miguel Vega Zamora. This state- by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra contingent creditor of the decedent, you Costa County on: September 29, 2021 by Dep- must file your claim with the court and mail a uty Clerk Expires 9/28/2026 Brentwood Press copy to the personal representative appointed No. 02-1273 86752 Publish dates: October 15, by the court within the later of either (1) 22, 29, November 5, 2021. four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as defined in section 58(b) of the California NAME STATEMENT Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of File No. F-2021-0005898 The name of the busi- mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice ness: Oak Lane Salon Located at: 1280 Central under section 9052 of the California Probate Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Code. Other California statutes and legal registered by the following owner(s): Kelsey authority may affect your rights as a Bowen. This business is conducted by: An In- creditor. You may want to consult with dividual. The registrant commenced to transact an attorney knowledgeable in California business under the fictitious business name or law. You may examine the file kept by names listed above on 3-1- 2021. Signature of the court. If you are a person interested in the registrant: Kelsey Bowen. This statement was estate, you may file with the court a Request for filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an County on: October 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of Expires 10/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02- any petition or account as provided in Probate 1273 86751 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice November 5, 2021. form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Wendy Marie Gibson, Gibson Law NOTICE OF PETITION TO Offices 394 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, #3, Novato, CA ADMINISTER ESTATE 94949, 415-883-0166. Brentwood Press No. OF: Gilbert Lawrence Cervantez, de- 02-1273 86742 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, ceased CASE NUMBER P21-01303 To 22, 2021. \cs2 all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise NOTICE OF PETITION TO be interested in the will or estate, or both, ADMINISTER ESTATE of: Gilbert Lawrence Cervantez, deceased. A OF: John Lee Mundell, deceased CASE Petition for Probate has been filed by: Thomas NUMBER MSP21-00156 To all heirs, benCervantez in the Superior Court of California, eficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for persons who may otherwise be interested in Probate requests that: Thomas Cervantez the will or estate, or both, of: Johnnie Munbe appointed as personal representative to dell, John L. Mundell, deceased. A Petition for administer the estate of the decedent. The peti- Probate has been filed by: Stacy Houston and tion requests authority to administer the estate Mark Mundell in the Superior Court of Califorunder the Independent Administration of Es- nia, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition tates Act. (This authority will allow the personal for Probate requests that: Stacy Houston representative to take many actions without and Mark Mundell be appointed as personal obtaining court approval. Before taking certain representative to administer the estate of the very important actions, however, the personal decedent. The petition requests authority to representative will be required to give notice administer the estate under the Independent to interested persons unless they have waived Administration of Estates Act. (This authority notice or consented to the proposed action.) will allow the personal representative to take The independent administration authority will many actions without obtaining court apbe granted unless an interested person files an proval. Before taking certain very important acobjection to the petition and shows good cause tions, however, the personal representative will why the court should not grant the authority. be required to give notice to interested persons A hearing on the petition will be held in unless they have waived notice or consented this court as follows: a. Date: 12/9/2021 to the proposed action.) The independent adTime: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of ministration authority will be granted unless court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. an interested person files an objection to the If you object to the granting of the petition, petition and shows good cause why the court you should appear at the hearing and state should not grant the authority. A hearing your objections or file written objections with on the petition will be held in this court the court before the hearing. Your appearance as follows: a. Date: 11/2/2021 Time: 9:00 may be in person or by your attorney. If you a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court are a creditor or a contingent creditor of Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the the decedent, you must file your claim with granting of the petition, you should appear at the court and mail a copy to the personal rep- the hearing and state your objections or file resentative appointed by the court within the written objections with the court before the later of either (1) four months from the date hearing. Your appearance may be in person or of first issuance of letters a general personal by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a representative as defined in section 58(b) of the contingent creditor of the decedent, you

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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) 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: Stacy Houston and Mark Mundell. 1281 Rio Hondo Drive, San Jose, CA 95120. (408) 608-8553 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86803 Publish Dates: October 15, 22, 29, 2021.\cs2

tor 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) 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. Attorney fo Petitioner: Hannah Sargent (#271550). Randick O’Dea Tooliatos Vermont & Sargent, LLP. 20880 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. 510-512-5400. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86745 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 2021.\cs2

per 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.

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) 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

NOTICE TO CREDITOR’S OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC SEC. 6101 ET SEQ. AND B & P 24073 ET SEQ.) ESCROW # 0126016462 Exempt from fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (1). Recording is not related to real property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: Discovery Bay Hospitality LLC 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Doing Business as: Sports Bar & Steakhouse All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: (if none, so state) NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: CTCT, LLC 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 The assets being sold are generally described as: furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and liquor license And are located at: 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 The kind of license to be transferred is: #570871 issued for the premises located at: 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 The anticipated date of the bulk sale/- transfer is November 2, 2021 and upon approval by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the office of OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY located at 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520, Escrow Holder. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including estimated inventory is $400,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/- Licensee and the intended Buyer/- Transferee, as required by Sec 24703 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: 10/01/2021 CTCT, LLC /S/ By: Maria Guadalupe Hulleman, Managing Member /S/ By: Jon Patrick Hulleman, Managing Member. 10/15/21 CNS- 3519355# BRENTWOOD PRESS. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86800 Publish Dates: October 15, 2021.

corder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/4/2021 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $124,286.84 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 354 Jefferson Drive Brentwood California 94513 A.P.N.: 016-300-250 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 518-5700 or visit this Internet Web site www.realtybid.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21-5075. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 518-5700, or visit this internet website www.realtybid.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21-5075 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/17/- 2021 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427- 2010 Sale Line: (877) 518-5700 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer, Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86737 Publish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Matthew M. Ironside, deceased CASE NUMBER P21-01431 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Matthew M. Ironside, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John M. Ironside in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: John M. Ironside 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: 12/30/2021 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 credi-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 21-5075 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: *******220 APN: 016- 300-250 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 7/8/2011. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Eveline Hewatt, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 7/18/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-014054800 of Official Records in the office of the Re-

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 newspa-

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 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: Malikah Butler SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Malikah Butler CASE NUMBER: N21-1616 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Malikah Butler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mariyah Sparkle Angelety to Proposed Name: Jupiter Sparkle Destiny . 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: 11/18/21 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30. b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be personally served 30 days prior to heaing or file consent. Date: 09/02/- 2021. Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86746 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 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 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.


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Fire Protection District (Con Fire). “We support and have encouraged all of our members to get vaccinated,” said Vince Wells, president of the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County Local 1230. “But where we stop short is making it mandatory without a testing option. When the county health officer put out his health order, it impacted all first responders in the county. That particular policy allowed for weekly testing for those that did not choose to be vaccinated. We wanted to stay under that order as one of the fire agencies with the county and be treated the same as the rest of the first responders. The board didn’t support that position, and it imposed the ‘vaccinate or terminate’ policy.” Wells said that Con Fire has followed

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strict protocols to protect firefighters and patients against the COVID-19 that include temperature checks, face mask use, quarantining and contact tracing. That system, he said, was working well as evidenced by low infection rates among the employees of the fire district. Given that, the impact of the mandate is still resonating among firefighters. “Now it’s just morale,” Wells said. “People are definitely still angry. Time will tell where we end, but we had a significant number of firefighters who were opposed to this.” One Con Fire employee refused the vaccination and is facing termination, said Steve Hill, Con Fire public information officer. About 100 employees requested exemptions, and he believes they were all granted. Another 90 employees were recently vaccinated. “One can assume that’s because of the

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sance,” McMurray said in the City Council meeting. “The county has recently installed fencing to prevent the homeless and others from breaking into the building and using it, but up until then it was a weekly occurrence to have county public work staff out in the city, cleaning up that building in addition to our own police officers having to respond for calls for service at the building for various things.” The site at the moment is inactive with no plans of being renovated or retrofitted by the county. This means that the agreement to allow the city to control the property was the quickest resolution to the problem. According to the proposal, the City of Oakley would be given control of the property for three years, during which time it would demolish the sheriff station and (at least) develop approvable plans for a library. When it came to the discussion by the council, councilmember Anissa Williams said, “A large percentage of our residents are going there [Brentwood Library] because they don’t have the same sort of features at our Freedom library and I think that for people who say that the library is not utilized, that’s coming from a place of privilege.” Williams went on to emphasize the importance of having a space for homework and tutoring for kids in Oakley, as well as the ways in which seniors could use the space. Furthermore, she spoke of the passion people have for fundraising for the library and was sure that the City of Oakley could fund the project. Along with Williams, Mayor Sue Higgins also voiced her support for the motion. “It’s been difficult and the librarians have done a great job with what they have to work with, but I would like to see us get a library,” she said, mentioning the librarians at the current Oakley library, which borrows a space from Freedom High School. However, despite the dual support, the other two remaining members on the council saw things differently. Councilmember George Fuller and Vice Mayor Randy Pope both expressed their dislike and concerns regarding the project. “No matter what happens we’re going to have to go out for a tax measure and I’m just going to say straight out, if it goes out for a tax measure I will stand opposed to it,” said Fuller in opposition to the motion. He cited the increase in sales and property taxes in key neighborhoods in Oakley. Fuller also was adamant that there was not enough information and the current library status was sufficient. “I would be glad to reconsider this, but I would like to see the Friends of Oakley bring in data,” he said. “Bring in why we need a library other than ‘Gee it looks so small’ and I

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him oversee operations in his office, as well as tackle special projects and provide various department oversight as needed. “Tom shares my can-do approach to fixing issues, and his added passion and energy will be a great assistance on challenges,”

mandate,” Hill said. “That’s an assumption, but it seems like a fairly valid one. The impact on us is negligible, and that’s good news. I’ll freely admit, we were a little concerned about how it would play out, but it’s played out pretty well.” The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is an independent special district, and its firefighters and staff are not employees of the county. As such, they are not bound by the supervisors’ mandate. ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick said the district is adhering to the CCHS health order of Aug. 13 that requires vaccination or weekly testing at the discretion of the employee. The recently approved consolidation between Con Fire and the ECCFPD has not yet impacted the employment status of the ECCFPD staff.

would love to see them put down ‘what could be the use’ and especially on this day.” In not only his questions to McMurray but also in his general comments, Fuller was clear in his questions and comments that if people wanted, they could get the data themselves because it is public information. This idea of a tax measure being put out to the public appeared to be of little concern, as McMurray had mentioned in previous comments during the meeting, “Knowing that it [planning] started before the fiscal year budget was adopted. We anticipated the demolition cost before the new fiscal year, so it [the budget] has funds allocated.” This meant that more than likely, the City of Oakley did have the funds to spearhead the project. Furthermore, Higgins indirectly responded to this notion of a tax measure as well, saying, “I think to say it’s going to be a tax—we’re kinda putting the cart before the horse — because we don’t know if it’s going to be a tax or not.” As Fuller asked McMurray about a document that could prove if a library would benefit the city, McMurray brought up the fact that the librarians working the current Oakley Library have previously requested for library improvement. “I can say that I’ve worked with the city for over 13 years and I’ve sat through a lot of City Council meetings and a lot of updates from the county librarian and the Oakley librarian and every time they come and update us,” McMurray said. “They talk about how insufficient the current library is and how if they had more space, they could offer more programs and how many people use the library. I think that the most valid data we have right now is talking with the people that do it in that business because they’re in the business of serving the public a little bit different than we are.” Aside from Fuller’s prediction of a tax measure, Pope expressed his concerns over the logistics of the agreement. “The city has supported this idea, previous councils have supported this idea, and we have put money up before. We fronted the money for an initiative. The condition was ‘Oh, when it passes, we’ll be reimbursed by the revenue generated.’ Well, it failed,” he said, citing the importance of a plan that was more solid with fewer variables. “I don’t want to repeat again. Before I were to approve something like this, I would have to have some pretty strong evidence that we would be able to produce a library or the plans for a library that the county would accept, with funding and operations and maintenance—all the things that this requires that we prove to the county before we get to keep the property.” Due to the three-year time limit on the agreement, one of Pope’s concerns was that while coming up with ideas for a library was great, the realistic expectations for that library needed to

Ogden said. “I appreciate his willingness to step up and help during this transition.” The city’s posted job profile for the assistant city manager position says it is seeking candidates with an economic development and land use background, with a good understanding of city management, council

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Over the last two weeks, CCHS reports a 35.5% decrease in active COVID-19 cases in the county. There are currently 69 patients hospitalized in the county with the disease, down from a summer peak of 227 patients hospitalized on Aug. 24. The infection in unvaccinated residents is roughly seven times higher than the infection rate of vaccinated residents, statistics show. “It is no accident that transmission is slowing in Contra Costa County,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County health officer. “Public health interventions, including the masking requirement, are working. We believe that health orders, along with vaccination, outreach and education are all adding layers of protection against COVID-19 in our community – and saving lives.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

be taken into consideration. Pope also said, “It’s their property, it’s their responsibility, not ours.” He explained that since the property currently belongs to the county, the county should enforce code and safety with the building. Williams, who was adamant that the library would be an overall benefit to the community, spoke about how the library would be able to happen. “The ballot measure before was a tax that we were going to impose on people, so it needed to pass with 60%, I believe, and it got to 57% so more than half of the city wanted to tax themselves,” she said, mentioning a previous tax measure to fund a library that had missed the mark to pass by 3%. “So we keep talking about how ‘I’m not going to vote for taxes, I’m not going to vote for taxes,’ it’s the citizens who vote to be taxed, and if it’s a citizen-led ballot initiative, it only has to be 50% plus one. So if a citizen had put that on the initiative before that tax would have gone through.” Even beyond the support of Higgins and Williams, more individuals voice their support during the public comments. One was Arnold Fitzpatrick, the Advice President of the Friends of Oakley Library. “We do not have an elaborate home. My understanding is that we are only Freedom campers as guests, and we were only supposed to be there for five years. So at any time, they could terminate our being there,” he said, emphasizing the importance that the City of Oakley not maintain its current status of borrowing a space from Freedom High School. “I’ve spoken with the Supervisor Burgis, and she is in full support of having us get this here,” Fitzpatrick added. “ And we, as the Friends of the Library, are in full support of this agreement, and we feel that we can get sufficient support in the next three years to get something going and to really get this going.” The passion that Williams had previously brought up was once more mentioned by Fitzpatrick, as he contended with the City Council to allow the measure to pass. Fitzpatrick also addressed the tax problem voiced by Fuller. “I can understand the apprehension—I myself do not like necessarily paying more taxes. But I am a passionate library person, and I wouldn’t mind paying a few more taxes for that particular thing,” he said. “Also, we are very much restricted by being on the campus there and being able to service the city and the citizens. There are so many other organizations that we can work with—that we are concerned with—that we cannot work out of the library where we are in order to give the citizens of Oakley all of the services that we could provide for them.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

relations, community engagement, relationship management and consensus building. Just a handful of expected assistant city manager duties include supervising three staff, leading and implementing the city’s Economic Development Strategic Action Plan, overseeing the public information of-

fice functions, and assisting with community development-related projects and other special projects, as needed, according to the profile. The salary range is $180,624 to $219,549. To view the complete assistant city manager job profile, visit https://bit.ly/3iYUxJ0. To comment, visit www.thepress.net


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Facebook outage re-emphasizes importance of local news sources A large portion of the social media world went dark last week during the Facebook and Instagram outage, demonstrating the importance of local news sources such ditorial as The Press. It’s no secret that many around the world rely on social media, including Facebook, for their news that’s curated

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Delta Conveyance Project needs these changes In my first article regarding the state’s Delta Conveyance Project, I provided some background on uest the initiative and omment introduced that there are some important design changes we should be fighting for as advocates of the Delta. The first change I introduced is the need for any design to incorporate the

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project’s ability to deliver fresh water to the South Delta as necessary to support wildlife and better water quality conditions. State Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Design and Construction Authority (DCA) leaders have been open and helpful by giving me access to experts within their organizations. The experts have indicated that if multiple islands flooded in the South Delta and salt water was rushing in, as might be the case in an earthquake or terrorism situation, having a source of fresh water in the South Delta could help reduce salinity intrusion initially, but more importantly, could be valuable in flushing salinity out of the South Delta after a problem. A 6000 CFS source of water right in the South Delta would greatly improve the flushing out of salt, which would reduce the length of time during which water is unusable by farmers or exporters.

Of course, more analysis is needed, but this capability seems pretty logical and important to me. Once in place, a system to improve water quality in the South Delta could also be used operationally to better fight algae issues and support fish and wildlife. This concept is so logical that it was actually included in the original design of the Peripheral Canal that was shot down in the 1970s. This is amazing! So this idea is not new. Included in the design of the ‘70s was an ability to refresh the Delta at spots where the canal intersected Delta waterways, and deliver up to 6300 CFS of water to the Delta. The designers back in the ‘70s knew that their design might reverse flows in the Delta, where pumps are pulling water out of the Delta. The reverse flows confuse fish and disrupt migratory patterns. The benefits of refreshing flows are discussed

in the environmental impact report for the 1970s project, including the benefit of helping prevent the strong reverse flows that have been a problem with the current through delta conveyance. The recently proposed tunnel conveyance has a design capacity of only 6000 CFS in total, much less than the canal, so it could not support the level of refresh flows listed for the canal project. However, the fact that the design from the ‘70s shows that using a conveyance to improve water quality and emergency response in the delta is logical and actually has been analyzed in depth before. Any new tunnel design should have some capacity to benefit the delta with refreshing flows especially in emergency situations. David Gloski Bethel Island


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Preparing your car for winter driving JAKE MENEZ

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California at sea level, that does not mean drivers can afford to be careless about vehicle maintenance going into the colder part of the year. One of the most important things a driver can do to ensure the safety of themselves and others while driving during this season is winterizing their vehicle. Maintaining a vehicle is important year-round, but autumn is the best time

to touch base on various key components, according to Rob Brandt, an executive at Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood. Brandt says the three most important things to service when preparing a vehicle for winter conditions in California are the tires, brakes and windshield wipers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) also has advice. “Check tire inflation pressure on all four tires and the spare more frequently in fall and winter,” AAA says in its winter checklist. “As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures—typically by one PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side door jamb.” Underinflated tires can lead to a blowout if the vehicle hits an obstacle, such as a pothole, and can make it more difficult to

come to a stop on slippery roads. Worndown tread on tires can also contribute to difficulty stopping as well as an increased risk of hydroplaning on wet surfaces. The easiest way to check tread is to use a penny. If the penny is held in the groove of the tire with Abraham Lincoln inserted into the tread headfirst and his entire head is visible, the tread is too low and the tire should be replaced as soon as possible. If Lincoln’s head is at least partly obscured when inserted into the groove, then the tire has an acceptable amount of tread. Spare tires should also be checked for proper tread depth before a situation arises in which the spare is needed. Even with properly maintained tires, coming to a stop safely on a slippery road requires a vehicle with brakes in good condition. Worn-down brake pads increase stopping distance regardless of season, Kelley Blue Book warns on its website. Worn-down

pads and slippery winter roadways are a combination that can lead to traffic accidents if brakes are not maintained. A squeaking or grinding metal-on-metal sound when brakes are applied is the most common indicator that pads need to be replaced, but the vehicle pulling to one side while braking or a rumbling in the pedal can also be indicators of needed service, the website says. Replacing windshield wiper blades is the third service check that Brandt recommends before winter and is one most drivers can do themselves. The rubber components that repel water can be made brittle by the summer sun and result in ineffective blades that streak or leave behind droplets, reducing visibility. “Winter time is a good time to change wiper blades for visibility,” Brandt says. “We don’t get as much rain as other states here but it’s good to stay on top of that. Maybe it’ll jinx us into having more rain.”

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