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October 22, 2021

Delta salinity barrier to stay in 2022 Without it, water unusable for ag needs

The California’s Department of Water Resources has announced it will keep in place the West False River salinity barrier until November of next year.

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

REGIONAL In response to continuing drought conditions, California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that it will keep the West False River salinity barrier in place until November 2022. Construction of the rock barrier was completed in June, and the emergency permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) originally required its removal by Nov. 30, 2021. “Once the Delta gets salty, it renders it not useful for all beneficial uses,” said Jacob McQuirk, operations and maintenance manager for DWR. “That’s interior agriculture. That’s folks like the Contra Costa Water District that rely on it to fill

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Los Vaqueros. Everybody that relies on that fresh Delta water will have to wait for a real winter precipitation event to clear it out. That becomes the issue. Once you lose

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Brentwood Boulevard revitalization continues by Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Several new businesses are preparing to open on Brentwood Boulevard as part of the city’s Brentwood Boulevard Specific Plan, a comprehensive

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long-term plan to revitalize and improve the area. It is one of several similar renovation plans across the city spurred by continued population growth. The plan spans roughly 310 acres, the city’s website says, and encompasses the stretch of Brentwood Boulevard between Delta Road on the north and Second Street to the south, with plans to develop businesses on both sides of the street. Four businesses -- Starbucks, Denny’s, Panda Express and Chipotle -- previously had their designs submitted and approved at an Aug. 17 Planning

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Hometown Halloween returns—in person Trick-or-treaters, shoppers to fill downtown Brentwood streets Oct. 30

Savannah Lohmeier, Brandon Wallace and Alexis Joachim get into the scary fun spirit of the season during the Hometown Halloween event in 2019. The annual affair is returning as an in-person gathering after being a drive-through event last year.

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The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to bring back its annual Hometown Halloween Trick-or-Treating event in-person and on foot. After transitioning last year’s event to a drive-through – complete with candy chutes handing out contactless treats – the chamber is thrilled to welcome East County back to the traditional event. Hometown Halloween is free and open to the public. Trick-or-treating will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 in downtown Brentwood. Oak Street will be shut down from the Brentwood Library to First Street, and First Street will be closed from Oak Street to Chestnut Street. The movie in the park will start at City Park at 8 p.m. with the feature film “Hocus Pocus.” For more information, call 925-634-3344 or visit https:// www.brentwoodchamber.com/. There are

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still food sponsorships and booths available. Signups are available online. “I am super excited for this event to come back to the way it’s always been all these years, and I look forward to seeing all the families out there, celebrating, having fun, getting candy, and watching a movie afterward in the park,” said Brentwood Chamber of Commerce board member Adam Martinez. “It’s going to be

an amazing event.” Martinez, who owns Handy Dads Construction, said he and his fellow event organizers were relieved not to have the restrictions in place that hampered their planning last Halloween. This year, the streets in downtown Brentwood will be closed and attendees will be welcome to walk up to booths decorated and sponsored by local businesses for free trick-or-treating.

Yolanda Gonzalez co-owns Digger’s Diner in Brentwood. Her booth won first place at last year’s event for best decor and she said she is bringing her A-game again this year. She said she participates as a way to thank the community for supporting her the last three years since she and her sister took over the diner. “We are involved because we get so much love and support from the community,” Gonzalez said. “Now that we are in a position to give back, we want to do that to say ‘thank you’ for all the love and support through the years. This event is good, quality family fun in downtown Brentwood and we love it and can’t wait to see everyone there.” Families looking for a special Hometown Halloween meal can check the Chamber website for restaurants all over town featuring specials before and after the event. Martinez said the Chamber is encouraging eateries outside of downtown to participate, since the area will be crowded for trick-or-treating and the movie in the park. “Some downtown spots, like Sip ‘n Scoop will be offering specials, as are others, and those restaurants are all featured on our website,” Martinez said. “We are expecting people from all over East County, so they can stop wherever they want, get a bite to eat and then head downtown.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Early morning gunfire in Brentwood under investigation by Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Barrington Court on the morning of Oct. 18 at 5:20 a.m. “When officers arrived on scene they located several expended shell casings, confirming a firearm had been discharged but as of this writing we’ve received no reports of anyone being in-

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Fire burns 10 acres A vegetation fire in the area of Orwood Road in Brentwood burned 10 acres last Thursday morning, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said. The wind-driven fire, which was reported about 10:50 a.m., threatened Cruiser Haven Marina at 7000 Orwood Road. But East Contra Costa crews, assisted by mutual aid resources from across the county, contained the blaze before the marina or

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ANTIOCH A man was arrested on suspicion of animal abuse in Antioch on Oct. 4 after police responded to reports of a man behind Target kicking a dog. “This morning, we got a very disturbing call of a male beating a puppy behind Target on Lone Tree Way,” the department said on its Facebook page on Oct. 4. “Our concerned caller was not only witnessing the incident, but also filmed it while calling us.” The man was arrested based on the information provided by the witness. His identity, age and residence were not made available as the case is still under investigation. The dog, a 10-week-old pit bull mix puppy named River, was taken in by Antioch Animal Services where she was outfitted with a cast on her right front leg to treat a broken bone in her toe. She is expected to make a full recovery. The following day, Oct. 5, one of the officers from the Antioch police department took River home as a foster animal, with intent to adopt. “My wife saw the post about her online,” Officer Bill Whitaker said. “We took the kids to see her and it seemed like a good fit for the family.”

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for sale. 100 is still a relatively “low” number, but it sure felt like the market was slowing. More sellers were coming on the market and buyers seemed to be taking a “pause.” However, since August, the number of homes for sale has been slowly dropping week after week. As I write this we are back down to about 70 homes. And usually we don’t see a big increase in inventory through the Holidays. So if you were sitting on the sidelines, hoping for the market to tank and inventory to increase rapidly so you would have more to choose from, I’m sorry to report that that has not happened. If anything, our market has picked up steam again. There are lots of buyers out there looking at and buying homes. If you have questions about real estate, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). Voted “Best of Brentwood” multiple times. To search the MLS for free, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty. #01245186

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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 in Byron. Attendees must be 21 or older. Non-alcoholic beverages also will be served. Tickets are $50, and proceeds from the party benefit a variety of causes. For more information, call 925-634-6625 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-thecounter 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 thttps://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.

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An interactive educational exhibit about the world of dogs is held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 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 avail-

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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 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 925-202-3519 or Martha Parsons at 925-890-2665. Tickets may also be purchased at https://bit.ly/3oxrpMx.

(Canceled)Brentwood Rotary Pints for Polio (Canceled)

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.

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.

Friday, October 29 Holiday Boutique

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, is hosting a holiday boutique from 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 29; 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30; and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 31. The event will feature handmade items for sale and a quilt raffle. For more information, contact craftyquiltersihm@gmail.com.

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.

Friday, November 5 Friday Night Bites

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.

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza until April 1, 2022. The events, scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and possibly a beer truck or beer garden. Event officials say that when COVID19 restrictions have eased, other family-friendly activities will recommence, such as free face-painting for kids and jumbosize games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

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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 Robert Leons. The message will address is infinite joy realistic? The virtual talk is from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For more information, visit brentwoodilc.org.

Tuesday, October 26 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.

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Women of all faiths are invited to help assemble Recipes-in-a-Jar to be donated to Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection for families living with cancer. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at 1875 Highland Way in Brentwood (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). An outdoor lunch will be provided; RSVP at tinyurl.com/wofjars21 by Nov. 1. For more information, email WomenOfFaithEastCo ntraCosta@gmail.com.

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The Oakley Senior Center will host a community vendor fair and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature arts and craft vendors, boutiques, new and used items and more, according to officials.

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“Get in line” for U.S. citizenship? That’s not possible. Here’s why Congress must act now. On July 4, 1980, my parents arrived in the United States as undocumented immigrants. My dad was from Nicaragua and was studying in Guatemala where he met my mom at university. When the revolution in Nicaragua occurred, this forced my grandparents to uest flee to Guatemala. comment Out of resources, my parents could no longer continue their studies and were forced to make the decision to come to the United States. After years of struggles here in the U.S., they became eligible for asylum and decided to stay. Millions of immigrants here in California are like my parents; they came here fleeing war and seeking economic stability. These are issues created by the “intervention” of past U.S. diplomatic actions. But unlike my mom and dad, these survivors are forced to live in the shadows. Sadly, my family’s story would be impossible today. More than 2 million undocumented people in our state make major contributions to the economy, with little to no benefits received. With the current hurdles in the way, they have no path to legalize their status. That’s why we need Democrats and potential Republican allies to keep pushing for a version of the Budget Reconciliation bill that will create a legal pathway for essential undocumented workers and still pass muster with the Senate Parliamentarian. We cannot give up the fight yet. After gaining legal status, my parents made the most of American opportunity. My father took a job in the X-ray department at the UCSF Medical Center, where he routinely assisted patients from

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iberty High School head girls golf coach Curtis Cunningham, senior Andrew Krey, junior Allie Collins and Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Golf Club President Rick Harris pose as the Senior Men’s Golf Club presented members of the Liberty High School Golf Program with a check for $2,500 at a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Harris said the funds were raised at an invitational earlier this year. Cunningham was on hand with two students to accept the check. “We will split the money evenly between our programs,” said Cunningham. “We will use it to buy essential equipment like bags, golf balls and apparel and to offset tournament fees we have to pay, so we are very excited and very appreciative of the money.”

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May 23, 1931 – Sept. 8, 2021 Dr. Eric Strauss of Palo Alto, California passed away suddenly on September 8th at the age of 90. Born in Berlin, Germany in 1931 to William and Anna Strauss, Eric and his parents left their home and immigrated to the U.S. in 1939 to escape Nazi persecution. His four grandparents, who remained in Germany, tragically lost their lives during the Holocaust. Upon his family’s arrival at Ellis Island aboard the SS Volendam, Eric, who spoke virtually no English at that time, worked to acclimate by quickly embracing the educational opportunities that America offered. He earned admission to storied Stuyvesant High School, received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Yale University, and graduated with his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. During his residency at Bellevue Hospital, Eric met nurse Nancy Klatt, and their courtship led to marriage in New York City in 1960. After finishing his medical training as a urologist, Eric served his new country in the U.S. Army as a doctor at San Francisco’s Letterman General Hospital. When his military service was completed, Eric and Nancy decided that their permanent home would remain in California, where Eric could enjoy, year round, the sun he cherished so much. He worked for two years with Stanford University at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto. Then, in 1966, Eric chose to focus on clinical medicine, joining the Palo Alto Medical Clinic where he practiced for the next 37 years. He ultimately returned to the VA system, working in both Livermore and Palo Alto, to close out his illustrious career. All told, Eric practiced urology for 51 years until his retirement at age 81. An “old school” physician, Eric was dedicated, thorough and generous with his time; he

took great pride in his work and cared deeply about the well-being of his patients. In addition to his lifelong love of medicine, Eric never passed up a game of bridge or a chance to pursue gold master points, was a San Francisco Symphony season ticket holder for nearly 60 years, and was a dedicated cover-to-cover reader of the New York Times. Eric and Nancy were married for 61 years until her passing in May of 2021. He is survived by his three sons and their spouses (all who live in Brentwood); Ralph and Debbie, Jonathan and Lori, and Roger and Karen, his daughter Ellen Knepp, his brother Franklin Strauss and sisters-inlaw Merle Strauss and Carolyn Parker, his twelve grandchildren, and his two greatgrandchildren. Eric believed that an active, engaged mind keeps you young, and he remained our respected patriarch until his last day. Eric will always be remembered for the tremendous influence and lasting impact he had on his family, his patients, and his friends. He will be missed more than words can say. Burial will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, CA in a private family ceremony. So long for now G-Pa; thanks for teaching us that wearing red keeps you young, it’s not about the food, and love is always the default.

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While last year’s water polo season was much shorter than normal, it did leave the Liberty High School girls team with some significant shoes to fill. Namely, a trio of four-year varsity players who were all major contributors in the water had to be replaced. The Lions have done that. Heading into a game against Heritage on Wednesday, Oct. 20, Liberty was 10-7 overall with a 3-0 mark in Bay Valley Athletic League play and -- according to Maxpreps.com -- was ranked No. 7 in the North Coast Section (NCS). There have been key contributors along the way. The leadership role has been assumed by senior captain Avery Venables. Fellow senior Kayla Glaser has been Liberty’s primary goalkeeper. Her height and long arms make her a presence in the net. Sophomore Athena Ayers has been one of the main offensive weapons and, according to coach Jack Doria, her presence can be felt even without scoring a goal. “She’s one of those players that can change how a defense approaches your team,” Doria said. “It’s always good to have a player like that on your squad.” The season didn’t start well for the Liberty, who lost its opener 13-3 to a strong Las Lomas team. The Lions did respond with a win but continued to alternate between wins

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and losses. On Friday, Sept. 17, Liberty lost its first game at a tournament, 12-5, to Clovis North to fall to 2-3 on the season. That was the Lions’ last loss for a while. Liberty defeated Alameda 6-2 later that day, then swept two games against Lincoln (8-5) and Dixon (3-1) to move to 5-3. The Lions got their BVAL schedule going with a 16-2 win over Deer Valley

and a 21-1 victory against Pittsburg. In between, Liberty defeated College Park 6-4. “We’ve come really far as a team together -- we’ve also bonded as a team,” Venables said. “We started off not so well but really learned each other’s strengths and weaknesses.” In particular, the win over College Park and a 10-7 win over Del Oro on Sat-

urday, Oct. 16 helped the Lions realize that they could be a dangerous team. “Those were good games and good teams that we beat,” Ayers said. “They were strong.” One of the advantages that this season has brought is relative normalcy. Last see Lions page 13

Patriots cross country team performs ‘exceptionally well’ in NCS preview by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Cross country’s North Coast Section will not take place until Nov. 20. But runners on Heritage and Liberty’s cross country teams got a solid preview of what that race could be like at the Mariner XC Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 16. The event at Hayward High School was run on the same 5K trail that the NCS Championships will be held next month. Heritage had three medalists on the boys side, with seniors Dominic DePiero (15:37.7) and James Woolery (15:46.2) finishing 10th and 12th, respectively, and junior Caden Coleman (17:21.2) finishing 50th. Liberty junior Dylan Baptista (16:12.0) came in 18th. “Obviously when we start the season, the goal is to try to send a full varsity team to state,” Heritage coach Robert Miller said. “That’s always our goal. As things start to shake out in the season, you really start to see whether it can come to fruition.” “That’s the course they’re going to run for NCS,” Miller added. “James and Dominic look like the two most promising athletes that have a chance of making it to state.” In the girls race, the top local finishers were Liberty ju-

nior Rylee Guinn (19:32.7) and sophomore Sarah Redman (19.35), who came in 26th and 28th, respectively. Senior Kiran McWilliams (20:05.5) also finished in the Top 50, coming in 41st, while her teammate, junior Karyss Mendes, (20:32.1) just missed the top 50, finishing 51st. Heritage freshman Kylie Wisely (19:46.2) was 34th. Junior Valeria Espinoza (21:05.2) was 58th. Both set personal records for the 3.1-mile distance. There are some stark differences between this season and last. Every high school sport in California was jammed into the late-winter-to-spring window because of COVID-19. Cross country is no different. One area where the cross country teams were different is that they were among the first wave of sports to begin. After the season was moved back from the fall, to December and then even the beginning of January, little notice was given that there would be a season. “A week before the start of the season, they said, ‘OK, it’s a go’ and we had to cram three months worth of season into about two months,” Miller said. “Then we didn’t have a lot of transition between track and cross country. A good part was that everyone was in shape. The bad is that it was a long year.” The meets this year have been scheduled more as they see Patriots page 13

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Lions from page 12 season was not only played in the spring but compacted into just a little more than one month. The longer season and its normal fall placement have given the Lions more chances to play. Everyone on the team -- especially the seniors -- appreciates that. “It’s good -- last season was kind of different,” Glaser said. “This season, we’ve had a lot more opportunities and we got to experience a lot more.” “It’s really nice to have a full season and be able to enjoy it without limitations,” Venables added. “Being able to have tournaments again and bond with the team.” With those extra opportunities to play, the Lions have lofty -- yet achievable -- team goals. The first one is to win the BVAL Championship. Regardless of the result of Wednesday’s game with Heritage,

Patriots from page 12 were pre pandemic. Another key positive difference this year is the weather. Normally, the beginning of a cross country season takes place during the warmer time of the year, with the long runs generally getting easier throughout the season with the weather getting cooler. That’s been the case this year. Last year, it was completely the opposite. Cross country athletes are nearing the end of what has been a grueling stretch of time with few breaks, especially for those athletes who also participated in track. But

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while the end is near, there are some big meets ahead. Runners from Heritage and Liberty will meet again at least two more times this year. The Lions will host the Patriots in a dual meet on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The following Wednesday, the BVAL Championship will be held at Contra Loma. From there, the qualified teams and runners will again go to Hayward High School on Saturday, Nov. 20, for the NCS Meet. The State Championship will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27, at Woodward Park in Fresno. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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ANTIOCH October 13, 8:46 a.m. A suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in an auto being stored was conducted at Evergreen Avenue and Belshaw Street. October 13, 11:30 a.m. A case of assault was reported at Mt. Hamilton Drive and Golf Course Road. October 13, 12:29 p.m. A suspicious vehicle stop that resulted in an auto being stored was conducted at Jefferson Way and Gentrytown Drive. October 13, 12:49 p.m. A case of robbery was reported at L Street and W. 3rd Street. October 13, 1:40 p.m. A security check was conducted at Buckskin Drive and Montara Drive. October 13, 1:44 p.m. A verbal dispute that resulted in assault was reported at San Jose Drive and Vermont Lane. October 13, 2:02 p.m. A case of assault was reported at L Street and W. 3rd Street. October 13, 2:44 p.m. A traffic accident with no injury was reported at Cache Peak Drive and Belford Peak Court. October 13, 6:05 p.m. A case of aggravated assault was reported at Wildhorse Drive and Hillcrest Avenue. October 13, 7:56 p.m. A case of brandishing was reported at Aster Drive and Tulip Drive. October 13, 9:37 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported at Domengine Way and Watkings Way. October 13, 11:44 p.m. A traffic accident that resulted in aggravated assault was reported at H Street and W. 7th Street. October 14, 1:28 a.m. A residential/vehicular shooting was reported at Hooftrail Way and Grassland Way. October 14, 2:27 a.m. A verbal dispute and case of public intoxication was reported at Barcelona Circle and Buchanan Road. October 14, 3:47 a.m. A traffic stop that resulted in a warrant arrest for an outside felony was conducted at Buchanan Road and Entrada Circle. October 14, 7:44 a.m. A case of auto theft was reported at James Donlon Boulevard and Contra Loma Boulevard. October 14, 9:08 a.m. A suspicious circumstance that resulted in petty theft was reported at Larch Way and Asilomar Drive. October 14, 11:44 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at Lone Tree Way and Vista Grande Drive. October 14, 1:26 p.m. A case of strongarm robbery was reported at Oakley Road and Jessica Court. October 14, 3:14 p.m. A case of armed robbery that resulted in petty theft was reported at Sunset Drive and Hillcrest Avenue. October 14, 5:54 p.m. A traffic stop that

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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 one-way 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 e-mail 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.

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.

LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DESIGN SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that proposals will be received no later than November 23, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. City is seeking Design Professionals to provide design services for the Sand Creek Road Extension, CIP Project No. 336-31700. Interested firms must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a proposal to be considered valid. To obtain an electronic copy of the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) (via email) at no charge, please email engineering@brentwoodca.gov. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: October 21, 2021. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86862 Publish Dates: October 22, 29, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005366 The name of the business(es): GTB Installers Located at: 1503 Walnut Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Uson Unpingco. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Peter Uson Unpingco-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86701 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005560 The name of the business(es): Bruin Hues Event Rentals Located at: 1209 Jacobsen Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bruin Hues LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-12021. Signature of registrant: Brenda Ford Carter-CEO-Founder. 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. 061617 86649 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005572 The name of the business(es): 1. Acavam Home Health 2. Acavam Located at: 5060 Perry Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 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. 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005793 The name of the business(es): Whisperinghopeknfoundation.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 OnyFICTITIOUS BUSINESS eukwu. This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Contra Costa County File No. F-2021-0005615 The name of on: September 28, 2021 by Deputy the business(es): Clerk Expires 9/27/2026 Antioch Press 1. Blue Line Property Management No. 06-1617 86750 Publish dates: Oc2. Blue Line Real Estate tober 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. 3. Blue Line Real Estate & Property Management Located at: 5087 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-2021-0005884 The name of owner(s): ABJ Enterprises, Inc.. This the business(es): business is conducted by: A Corpora- 1. Chosen 2 Lead tion, State of Incorporation: CA. The 2. C2L registrant commenced to transact 3. Chosen 2 Lead, JR business under the fictitious busi- 4. C2L, JR ness name or names listed above on 5. C2 Clothing 5-27-2016. Signature of registrant: 6. Chosen 2 Clothing Michael Barbanica. This statement was 7. C2L University filed with the County Clerk of Contra 8. Chosen 2 Lead University Costa County on: September 21, 2021 9. Chosen 2 Work by Deputy Clerk Expires September Located at: 5228 Sungrove Way In: An20, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 tioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by 86700 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, the following owner(s): Chosen 2 Lead, 22, 2021. Inc. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to transact business under the fictitious NAME STATEMENT business name or names listed above File No. F-2021-0005616 The name of on 2-1-2007. Signature of registrant: the business: Delta Reels Service Mark K. Burks President. This statement and Repairs Located at: 4556 Elk Ct was filed with the County Clerk of ConIn: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby regis- tra Costa County on: October 1, 2021 by tered by the following owner: Brandon Deputy Clerk Expires September 30, Lee Gonzaga. This business is conduct- 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86813 ed by: An Individual. The registrant Publish dates: October 22, 29, Novemcommenced to transact business under ber 5, 12, 2021. the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of regFICTITIOUS BUSINESS istrant: Brandon Lee Gonzaga-Owner. NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with the File No. F-2021-0005951 The name County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: of the business(es): El Guerrerito September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Located at: 39 Rossi Ave In: Antioch, Expires 9/20/2026 Antioch Press No. CA 94509, is hereby registered by the 06-1617 86749 Publish dates: October following owner: Luis Diego Gonzalez 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. Leon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to transact business under the fictiNAME STATEMENT tious business name or names listed File No. F-2021-0005676 The name of above on 10-06-21. Signature of regthe business(es): Alfaro Construction istrant: Luis Diego Gonzalez Leon. This Located at: 5179 Lone Tree Way, Suite statement was filed with the County B In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Ocregistered by the following owner(s): tober 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Thy Nguyen. This business is conducted 10/5/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 by: An Individual. The registrant com- 86776 Publish dates: October 15, 22, menced to transact business under 29, November 5, 2021. the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-1-2021. Signature FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of registrant: Thy Nguyen. This stateNAME STATEMENT ment was filed with the County Clerk File No. F-2021-0005971 The name of of Contra Costa County on: Septem- the business(es): Parties And Sweets ber 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires By Janet Located at: 1370 Oak Crest 9/22/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby 86809 Publish dates: October 15, 22, registered by the following owner(s): 29, November 5, 2021. Janet Adriana Lishner. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS trant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or File No. F-2021-0005692 The name of names listed above on N/A. Signature the business(es): Paris Beauty Spa of registrant: Janet Adriana Lishner -InSalon Located at: 4534 Lone Tree dividual. This statement was filed with Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby the County Clerk of Contra Costa County registered by the following owner(s): on: October 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk ExChristine P. Ravi. This business is con- pires October 6, 2026 Antioch Press No. ducted by: An Individual. The regis- 06-1617 86856 Publish dates: October trant commenced to transact business 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021. under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-23-2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of registrant: Christine P. NAME STATEMENT Ravi. This statement was filed with the File No. F-2021-0006013 The name of County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: the business(es): Oaktown Cab ComSeptember 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk pany Located at: 4712 Crestone Needle Expires 9/22/2026 Antioch Press No. Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby 06-1617 86804 Publish dates: October registered by the following owner(s): 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. Aimel Saifi. This business is conducted by: An Indivdual. The registrant comFICTITIOUS BUSINESS menced to transact business under NAME STATEMENT the fictitious business name or names File No. F-2021-0005693 The name of listed above on 9-30-2021. Signature the business(es): Pleasant Surprize of registrant: Aimel Saifi-Owner. This LLC Located at: 2512 Brazil Dr In: An- statement was filed with the County tioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Octoby the following owner(s): Pleasant ber 11, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Surprize LLC. This business is conduct- October 10, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06ed by: A Limited Liability Company. 1617 86853 Publish dates: October 22, The registrant commenced to transact 29, November 5, 12, 2021. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-16ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 2020. Signature of registrant: Billie FOR CHANGE OF NAME Poindexter-CEO (Chief Executive Offi- PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Deidre cer). This statement was filed with the Monique Jyles SUPERIOR COURT County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA Expires September 22, 2026 Antioch 94553 PETITION OF: Deidre Monique Press No. 06-1617 86728 Publish Jyles CASE NUMBER: N21-1437 dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Pe-

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titioner 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 AbdulMateen. 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-2021-0005391 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. 021273 86637 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021.

ness 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-2021-0005394 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: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS September 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk NAME STATEMENT Expires September 12, 2026 BrentFile No. F-2021-0005897 The name wood Press No. 02-1273 86719 Publish of the business(es): Discovery Bay dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021. Sports Bar & Steakhouse Located at: 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd. In: Discovery FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by NAME STATEMENT the following owner(s): CTCT LLC. This File No. F-2021-0005421 The name business is conducted by: A Limited of the business(es): Bostwick OptoLiability Company, State of Organiza- metric Located at: 3000 Danville Blvd, tion: CA. The registrant commenced to Suite I In: Alamo, CA 94507, is hereby transact business under the fictitious registered by the following owner(s): business name or names listed above Paul Bostwick. This business is conon 10-4-2021. Signature of registrant: ducted by: An Individual. The regisJon Hulleman CTCT, LLC. This statement trant commenced to transact business was filed with the County Clerk of Con- under the fictitious business name or tra Costa County on: October 4, 2021 by names listed above on N/A. Signature Deputy Clerk Expires 10/3/2026 Brent- of registrant: Paul Bostwick. This statewood Press No. 02-1273 86797 Publish ment was filed with the County Clerk dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, of Contra Costa County on: September 2021. 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 12, 2026 Brentwood Press No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02-1273 86646 Publish dates: October NAME STATEMENT 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. File No. F-2021-0004915 The name of the business(es): The Bass Hole LoFICTITIOUS BUSINESS cated at: 6277 Bethel Island Road, Ste NAME STATEMENT E In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby File No. F-2021-0005442 The name of registered by the following owner(s): the business(es): Robert Cloutier. This business is con- 1. Vision Home Health Services ducted by: A Married Couple. The 2. Vision Home Health Care registrant commenced to transact busi- 3. Vision Healthcare ness under the fictitious business name 4. Vision Home Care or names listed above on N/A. Signa- 5. Vision Home Health and Hospice ture of registrant: Rachel Cloutier. This Located at: 2055 Huntington Court statement was filed with the County In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Au- registered by the following owner(s): gust 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Excellife Inc. This business is conducted August 16, 2026 Brentwood Press No. by: A Corporation, State of Incorpora02-1273 86687 Publish dates: October tion: CA. The registrant commenced to 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jemilee NAME STATEMENT S. Duco-CEO (Chief Executive Officer). File No. F-2021-0005342 The name of This statement was filed with the the business(es): Amazing Gadget County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Distributors Located at: 2143 Rain September 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Drop Circle In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is Expires September 13, 2026 Brenthereby registered by the following wood Press No. 02-1273 86723 Publish owner(s): Dipesh and Sanin Corpora- dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021. tion. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business File No. F-2021-0005460 The name of name or names listed above on 2-14- the business(es): AG Heating and Air 2014. Signature of registrant: Dipesh Located at: 671 Indiana Ave In: BrentBaby Shrestha, Owner/CEO. This statewood, CA 94513, is hereby registered ment was filed with the County Clerk by the following owner(s): Austin Glen of Contra Costa County on: September Contreras. This business is conducted 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Sep- by: An Individual. The registrant comtember 8, 2026 Brentwood Press No. menced to transact business under 02-1273 86627 Publish dates: October the fictitious business name or names 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Austin Glen Contreras-Owner. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-2021-0005368 The name of September 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk the business(es): Misty Webb Tarot Expires September 13, 2026 BrentLocated at: 5661 Starboard Drive In: wood Press No. 02-1273 86626 Publish Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. registered by the following owner(s): Misty Eckler. This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by: An Individual. The registrant comNAME STATEMENT menced to transact business under File No. F-2021-0005551 The name of the fictitious business name or names the business(es): Love Arrow Heart listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- Design Located at: 2861 Spanish Bay trant: Misty Eckler. This statement was Drive Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513, is filed with the County Clerk of Contra hereby registered by the following Costa County on: September 10, 2021 owner(s): The Becnel Group Inc.. This by Deputy Clerk Expires September 9, business is conducted by: A Corpora2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 tion, State of Incorporation: California. 86638 Publish dates: October 1, 8, 15, The registrant commenced to transact 22, 2021. business under the fictitious busi-

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. 021273 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 3-302016. 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. 02-1273 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 business 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-2021-0005666 The name of the business(es): JFOURMAX Located at: 533 Stirling Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pierrette Mpwekela Mpoyi. 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: Pierrette Mpwekela Mpoyi-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. 02-1273 86808 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005694 The name of the business(es): Bryan W. Smith Property Management Located at: 1145 Second Street, Ste A #331 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bryan W. Smith Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bryan W. Smith, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 22, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86855 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005931 The name of the business(es): Wisdom Located at: 1265 Picadilly Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shirley Benbenishti. 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: Shirley Benbenishti-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 4, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86833 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005959 The name of the business(es): Mortgage Market Located at: 5780 Starboard Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerry Dean Becker. 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: Jerry Dean BeckerOwner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 5, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86857 Publish dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021.

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: 12/9/2021 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. Attorney for Petitioner Tyson E. Hubbard, Downey Brand LLP, 621 Capitol Mall, Fl 18, Sacramento, CA 95814. (916) 444-1000 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86733 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 2021.\cs2

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Lee Mundell, deceased CASE NUMBER MSP21-00156 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Johnnie Mundell, John L. Mundell, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Stacy Houston and Mark Mundell in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Stacy Houston and Mark Mundell 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: 11/2/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. 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: 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

pointed 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. 021273 86745 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 2021.\cs2

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.

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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005782 The name of the business(es): Bay Area Fotowagen Located at: 2128 Roper Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Eric Behne 2. Janal Behne. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-16-2015. Signature of registrant: Janal Behne, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 26, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 86795 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, NAME STATEMENT November 5, 2021. File No. F-2021-0005963 The name of the business(es): Barrios Transportation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Consulting Located at: 3054 Barranca NAME STATEMENT Drive In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby File No. F-2021-0005784 The name of the registered by the following owner(s): Erabusiness(es): Nutratelligence Located clio Barrios This business is conducted by: at: 11040 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite E An Indivdual. The registrant commenced In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby reg- to transact business under the fictitious istered by the following owner(s): Xiaom- business name or names listed above on ing Chien. This business is conducted by: 5-1-2021. Signature of registrant: Eraclio An Individual. The registrant commenced Barrios. This statement was filed with the to transact business under the fictitious County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: business name or names listed above October 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 4-12-2016. Signature of registrant: October 6, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02Xiaoming Chien-Owner. This statement 1273 86835 Publish dates: October 22, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 29, November 5, 12, 2021. Costa County on: September 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 27, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86811 NAME STATEMENT Publish dates: October 22, 29, November File No. F-2021-0005976 The name of the 5, 12, 2021. business(es): I3 Institute Located at: 25A Crescent Drive, Ste #326 In: Pleasant Hill, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94523, is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT following owner(s): Michelle Grant. This File No. F-2021-0005821 The name of the business is conducted by: An Individual. business(es): Tri City Auto Plaza Located The registrant commenced to transact at: 6935 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA business under the fictitious business 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- name or names listed above on 7-1-2021. ing owner(s): Tri City Auto Plaza Inc. This Signature of registrant: Michelle Grant. business is conducted by: A Corporation, This statement was filed with the County State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October commenced to transact business under 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October the fictitious business name or names 6, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 listed above on 1-26-2016. Signature of 86834 Publish dates: October 22, 29, registrant: Steve Matijevich-Vice Presi- November 5, 12, 2021. dent. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS September 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk NAME STATEMENT Expires September 28, 2026 Brentwood File No. F-2021-0005987 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 86854 Publish dates: business(es): AG Fiduciary Tax Services October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021. Located at: 1931 Vintage Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): Arminder K. Gill. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: An IndividFile No. F-2021-0005841 The name of ual. The registrant commenced to transact the business(es): AutoLux Located at: business under the fictitious business 1120 Second Street, Suite 109 In: Brent- name or names listed above on N/A. Sigwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered nature of registrant: Arminder Gill-Owner. by the following owner(s): Miguel Vega This statement was filed with the County Zamora. This business is conducted by: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October An Individual. The registrant commenced 8, 2021. by Deputy Clerk Expires October to transact business under the fictitious 7, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business name or names listed above on 86815 Publish dates: October 22, 29, N/A. Signature of registrant: Miguel Vega November 5, 12, 2021. Zamora. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County NOTICE OF PETITION TO on: September 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk ADMINISTER ESTATE Expires 9/28/2026 Brentwood Press No. OF: Gilbert Lawrence Cervantez, de02-1273 86752 Publish dates: October ceased CASE NUMBER P21-01303 To 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may othFICTITIOUS BUSINESS erwise be interested in the will or estate, NAME STATEMENT or both, of: Gilbert Lawrence Cervantez, File No. F-2021-0005898 The name of deceased. A Petition for Probate has been the business: Oak Lane Salon Located filed by: Thomas Cervantez in the Supeat: 1280 Central Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA rior Court of California, County of: CON94513, is hereby registered by the fol- TRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate lowing owner(s): Kelsey Bowen. This requests that: Thomas Cervantez be business is conducted by: An Individual. appointed as personal representative to The registrant commenced to transact administer the estate of the decedent. The business under the fictitious business petition requests authority to administer name or names listed above on 3-1- the estate under the Independent Ad2021. Signature of registrant: Kelsey ministration of Estates Act. (This authorBowen. This statement was filed with the ity will allow the personal representative County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: to take many actions without obtaining October 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires court approval. Before taking certain 10/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 very important actions, however, the 86751 Publish dates: October 15, 22, 29, personal representative will be required November 5, 2021. to give notice to interested persons unless

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Isaac Agyakwa Baidoo, deceased CASE NUMBER P21-00841 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Isacc Agyakwa Baidoo, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Lucy Baidoo in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Lucy Baidoo 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: 12/21/2021 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Wendy Marie Gibson, Gibson Law Offices 394 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, #3, Novato, CA 94949, 415-883-0166. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86742 Publish Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 2021. \cs2

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 creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative ap-

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. 2011-0140548-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder 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

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: N211674 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 newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Sumit Copy of Birth Certificate so court can confirm date of birth. Date: 8/24/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86653 Publish Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. 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: N211616 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

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. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael J. Silva Jr. & Melanie Silva SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael J. Silva Jr. & Melanie Silva CASE NUMBER: N21-1802 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michael J. Silva Jr. & Melanie Silva filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charlie Sue Trigg to Proposed Name: Charlotte Lorraine Silva. 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: 12/7/21 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. Must be served on parents Date: 09/21/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86832 Publish Dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2021.

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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: N211856 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE T-Mobile West LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing self supporting lattice tower located at Concord Ave & Fairview Ave, Brentwood, Contra Costa County, CA. The modifications will consist of the installation of a diesel generator and associated equipment at ground level within the 123-foot-high lattice tower compound. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6121006064TC EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (339) 234-2597. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86858 Publish Date: October 22, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Zhe Wu SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Zhe Wu CASE NUMBER: N211614 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.

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. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the 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-2021-0005293 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.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0005369 The name of the business(es): DK Salon Located at: 1625 Main Street, Ste 1001 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 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.

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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 9-12021. 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.

Lacrechia Herrara Carpenter Raquel Madrid Eboni Hatcher Thomas Kristen Rodregous Martin Rudolph Rammil Quizon Cassie Fredrickson Shane Monday Amayrani Salgado Christil Weaver Donald Tillman The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 11/16/2021 at 12:00 pm. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 10/22/21 & 10/29/21 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 11/16/21 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 030477 86863 Publish Dates: October 22, 29, 2021.

the real property described above is purported to be: 4450 SANDMOUND BLVD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 267,767.01. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2100286970 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best

way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)9390772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2100286970 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0396473 To: OAKLEY PRESS 10/22/2021, 10/29/2021, 11/05/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86838 Publish Dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 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.

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. 03FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 0477 86652 Publish dates: October 1, NAME STATEMENT 8, 15, 22, 2021. File No. F-2021-0005806 The name of the business(es): Just Roll With It FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 22 Susie Court In: Oakley, NAME STATEMENT CA 94561, is hereby registered by the File No. F-2021-0005612 The name of following owner(s): Tracy Medina. the business(es): Oasis Landscap- This business is conducted by: An Ining and Lawn Care Located at: 969 dividual. The registrant commenced to Walnut Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, transact business under the fictitious is hereby registered by the following business name or names listed above owner(s): Fernando Javier Garibay. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tracy This business is conducted by: An Medina-Individual. This statement Individual. The registrant commenced was filed with the County Clerk of to transact business under the ficti- Contra Costa County on: September tious business name or names listed 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires above on N/A. Signature of registrant: 9/27/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Fernando Javier Garibay-Owner. This 86796 Publish dates: October 15, 22, statement was filed with the County 29, November 5, 2021. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk ExFICTITIOUS BUSINESS pires 9/20/2026 Oakley Press No. 03NAME STATEMENT 0477 86792 Publish dates: October File No. F-2021-0005819 The name of 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2021. the business(es): 1. The Pool Cover Guy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2. Peace of Mind Pool & Spa LoNAME STATEMENT cated at: 1217 Poplar Dr In: Oakley, CA File No. F-2021-0005628 The name of 94561, is hereby registered by the folthe business(es): AV Janitorial Ser- lowing owner(s): Pervis L Abbott. This vices Located at: 1302 Maple Drive In: business is conducted by: An IndiOakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered vidual . The registrant commenced to by the following owner(s): William A. transact business under the fictitious Vanegas. This business is conducted business name or names listed above by: An Individual. The registrant com- on 9-29-2021. Signature of registrant: menced to transact business under Pervis L. Abbott. This statement was the fictitious business name or names filed with the County Clerk of Contra listed above on N/A. Signature of reg- Costa County on: September 29, 2021 istrant: William A. Vanegas, Owner. by Deputy Clerk Expires September This statement was filed with the 28, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 County Clerk of Contra Costa County 86729 Publish dates: October 8, 15, on: September 21, 2021 by Deputy 22, 29, 2021. Clerk Expires September 20, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86730 PubNOTICE OF LIEN SALE lish dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021. The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA NAME STATEMENT 94561: File No. F-2021-0005727 The name of Kareasha Broussard the business(es): Teresa’s Stroller Vijayta Lakshman Cleaning and Sales Located at: 14 Alicia Mendoza

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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 1908352CAD TS No.: CA2100286970 APN: 032-240-020-1 Property Address: 4450 SANDMOUND BLVD OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/17/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/15/2021 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/01/2016, as Instrument No. 2016-0058333-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: JAMES OXFORD, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 032-240-020-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of

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2021,” McQuirk wrote in a letter dated Sept. 24 addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “However, based on current drought conditions, it is imperative that the barrier remain in place to protect water quality. The requested delay to complete removal of the barrier by November 30, 2022 is necessary to provide continued protection of the beneficial uses of water in the Central and South Delta during the ongoing, severe drought.” The barrier is located 0.4 mile east of the confluence of the San Joaquin and West False rivers between Jersey and Bradford islands. It has a trapezoidal shape and is 800 feet long with a 200-foot-wide base. The top of the barrier is 12 feet wide. Boat traffic is completely blocked by the barrier in its present design. An SWRCB report completed in response to DWR’s emergency request to install the barrier earlier this year stated, “During drought conditions, the release of water stored in upstream reservoirs may be insufficient to repel salinity moving upstream from San Francisco Bay. According to DWR’s analyses, without the protection of the drought salinity barrier, saltwater intrusions could render Delta water unusable for agricultural needs, reduce habitat value for aquatic species and affect roughly 25 million Californians who rely on the export of this water for personal use. Installation of the temporary rock barrier at West False River would limit salinity intrusion into the Central and South Delta and would potentially conserve water for a variety of uses system wide.” McQuirk said that since its installation the barrier has been functioning well as a mechanism to keep saltwater from intruding into the Delta’s interior – a job that is usually accomplished by the release of fresh water stored in upstream reservoirs like Lake Oroville. But critically low water levels in those reservoirs means less water is available for release. Without efforts to block the intrusion of saltwater, it would make its way into the South Delta by way of the Old River and eventually reach the State Water Project pumps near Tracy. “In order for the conveyance system to work, it requires the release of fresh water,” McQuirk said. “You’ve

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cific plans were first adopted in 2005 and 2012, respectively, and though more recent amendments have aimed to address more current context, a comprehensive update is needed to bring these plans to their full potential.” The Brentwood Boulevard Specific Plan is not the only initiative to help revitalize the city and create a cohesive feel. The Downtown Specific Plan is another revitalization effort from the city in order to keep the downtown area the heart of Brentwood as the city continues to go through an in-

got to keep the interior Delta fresh. If you don’t, you cannot use it as a conveyance facility.” In addition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DWR has submitted its revised plan to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the SWRCB. There currently are no efforts underway to remove the barrier. In early January, DWR plans to open a 400-footwide and 12-foot-deep notch in the barrier that will allow some boat traffic and fish to cross the obstruction. If drought conditions continue into 2022, the notch will once again be filled in April. “Some people have asked if leaving this barrier in place will create some sort of flood risk,” McQuirk said. “The answer really is ‘no.’ This is a tidal channel. The reason that the water level goes up and down is the tide.” Reviewing data from the West False River tidal gauge from 2017, a wet year, DWR determined that even large amounts of precipitation had minimal effects on tidal heights. However, there have been issues associated with the barrier. Several of those problems are related to increased current velocities, particularly those flowing south out of Fishermans Cut. Fishermans Cut runs straight along a north-south line that separates Bradford Island and Webb Tract. David Gloski, a Bethel Island resident and engineer, noted that the increased current speed required the state to employ a more powerful ferry to serve both Bradford Island and Webb Tract when a similar barrier was constructed in 2015 in response to the drought. The increased current is also impacting Little Franks Tract, a 330-acre sunken island north of Bethel Island. It’s managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation as part of the Franks Tract State Recreation Area. “The water comes flying down Fishermans Cut and impinges on the (Little Franks Tract) levees,” Gloski said. “It started a little opening in 2015, and it’s opened up even more now. State Parks doesn’t care if the levees go away. Even though (the levees) define their park and Franks Tract Futures project needs the levees, they seem to not care, although I’m trying to get them to care. So when the water comes flying through (Fishermans Cut) it’s trying to

tense period of growth, according to the plan documents on the city website. “The Downtown Specific Plan is established to coordinate public and private investment in the City’s Downtown District to fulfill the community’s intention for the Downtown to remain the heart of the Brentwood community as the city goes through a period of explosive growth and change,” according to the city’s website. “It is both a policy document and an implementation tool, in that it contains both a strategy to manage growth and a regulatory policy to guide and govern future de-

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get south and flow into our sloughs here.” As the current crosses the shallow water of Little Franks Tract, it picks up sediment that is subsequently deposited along the north shore of Bethel Island in Piper Slough. “When this opens up, it picks up all the silt and starts pouring it in here,” Gloski said. “There are some people here that can’t even put their hydrolifts down because we’re filing in with silt. All of the soil from Little Franks Tract is coming into our slough down here.” Recognizing that DWR will soon be moving tons of rock when the notch is opened in the barrier, Gloski has suggested that the material be used to stabilize the levees in Little Franks Tract, an idea that DWR is considering. However, the effort will require coordination with multiple agencies and the application for necessary permits. “DWR can’t just go dropping rocks wherever it wants willy-nilly,” Gloski said. When DWR requested emergency approval to install the barrier earlier this year, the agency was criticized by some for not having a fully vetted plan in place to respond to drought conditions, which are common in the state. Michael Brodsky, attorney for the Discovery Bay-based Save the California Delta Association, was one of those critics. “It’s really not an emergency in the sense that nobody’s surprised that there’s another dry year, and that this has to be done,” Brodsky said in June. “They should really have a long-term plan and do an environmental impact report and look at some alternatives so it’s a fully informed decision. Why is this coming as a surprise? Why can’t (DWR) plan this as a long-term project?” DWR is now engaged in an effort that will, if approved, allow the agency to install a rock barrier in West False River for up to two years, twice more in the next 10 years. Unlike the emergency approvals previously used by DWR, permits for these actions will require a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) study and allow for a period of public review and comment. A CEQA document is expected to be ready for review and comment in the spring. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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