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Vol. 22, No. 45

November 6, 2020

Bryant clings to lead in Brentwood mayoral race According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. The race for mayor in the City of Brentwood was tight, but Vice Mayor Joel Bryant appears to have eked out a victory over Councilmember Karen Rarey. Results reported as of press time gave Bryant and Rarey 5,482 votes to 5,182 votes, respectively. The vote count is not final, and official results have yet to be announced; the ballots tabulated thus far represent 48.22% of the city’s registered voters. “It’s still close,” said Bryant. “If it

BRYANT stands, I’ll continue to do the very best I can. I promise you that the community will have no problem telling me what

they want and what they think about it.” Political newcomer Paul La Follette finished third with 2,529 votes. Rounding out the field were Ryan Raimondi (1,935), Edward Shuck (1,551), Steve Young (991) and Brian Carleton (223). “I am excited for the opportunity to work with our community to continue to keep Brentwood a safe, family-focused city,” Bryant continued. “I will continue to work on bringing good, high-paying jobs to town, as well as more focused support on our small businesses and agriculture. There are challenging times ahead, but together we can create an environment of local support and success for all of our families.” With Bryant’s election, his seat on the city council will be open, and he said see Bryant page 22A

Trio of newcomers stand to secure top votes for Oakley City Council According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. A wave of change has apparently washed over the Oakley City Council. Three newcomers — Aaron Meadows, George Fuller and Anissa Williams — have taken the lead for seats on the council. Should they hold onto their top positions once results are finalized, they will replace incumbents Kevin Romick and Claire Alaura and fill the seat vacated by incumbent Michael Krieg, who did not seek reelecAdopt A Pet........................................8A Classifieds.........................................19A

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tion. Meadows, a businessman, nabbed the top spot with 18.91% of the vote; followed by Fuller, a retired teacher and police officer, with 16.75%; and Williams (16.52%), a small-business owner. Alaura took 15.96% and was 145 votes behind for third. Conan Moats had 12.52%, Romick 12.23% and Oleksii Chuiko 7.11%. If the results stand, it means Romick’s 16-year uninterrupted council run will end, while Alaura’s tenure will cease after only one term. Meadows, a lifelong city resident whose priorities include public safety, attracting jobs, pandemic assistance and emergency response, said

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Of the three candidates vying for two open seats, both incumbents on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Fire Board appear to hold the lead. Director Joe Young was the top votegetter. He secured 39.9% of the votes counted as of press time. “I would like to thank my supporters in this election, and all who voted and participated in our democratic process,” Young said. “I will be acting in the best interest of the district and all of our residents over the next four years. With the passage of Measure X, I will immediately initiate efforts to place a fourth engine on duty in a very short time frame. I will be

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Meyer, Mendoza secure top Brentwood votes According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. While election results are still incomplete, it looks as though there will be two new faces on the Brentwood City Council. In District 3, Susannah Meyer scored a decisive victory over challengers Indrani Golden and Olga Vidriales. Meyer, seeking elected office for the first time, garnered 46.52% of the 6,353 votes counted as of press time. Golden followed with 28.77% of the vote, and Vidriales earned 24.72%. Meyer’s lead over Golden appears all but insurmountable. “Election night voting results have me feeling hopeful, but as mail-in ballots have not yet been included in totals, things could change,” Meyer said. “Until official results are in, we are all in a waiting game that can be as unsettling locally as it is na-

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tionally. I believe Brentwood voters have made it clear they are looking for transparency and accessibility from their elected officials – as they should. If numbers continue to go in my favor, I will be honored and humbled to serve the residents of Brentwood in this way. So many community members have joined me in the course of my campaign. Thank you everyone, for your votes and for your trust. Regardless of the final outcome, I am grateful for the

support I have received and hope to represent all of Brentwood as councilmember of District 3.” Political newcomer Jovita Mendoza looks to have secured the District 1 seat by locking in 30.41% of 3,884 votes cast in her district. Former Brentwood mayor Brian Swisher, Faye Maloney and incumbent Claudette Staton fell behind with 24.49%, 23.61% and 21.49% of the vote, respectively.

“While I am optimistic this morning, with a large portion of the ballots being counted so far, there are still a few thousand votes yet to be tabulated, and out of respect to the other candidates, I think it would be premature to declare victory quite yet,” Mendoza said in a statement to the Press Wednesday morning. “It appears, though, my message of educating and involving the community has resonated with Brentwood residents, and I’m eager to serve our community in a greater capacity.” If Vice Mayor Joel Bryant’s narrow lead over Councilmember Karen Rarey in the race for mayor holds, his seat on the council will require a replacement. In an interview with the Press Wednesday morning, Bryant said that several methods to select a replacement are available to the city and filling that seat will be a top priority. The council could potentially opt to fill the vacancy through an application process, which would then require council vote for the final decision. Other options include holding a special election or appointing someone.

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New leadership set to take Discovery Bay CSD seats According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. Six candidates went to bat for only two seats on the town’s five-person Community Services District (CSD) board. Winners Michael Callahan and Carolyn Graham will take their seats at next month’s board meeting to represent the town. Though Callahan’s name shared signage with friend Jill Snowden, he will be ascending to the board without her after claiming 26.33% of the town’s vote, according to the Contra Costa County’s semi-final results at press time. “I’m honestly overwhelmed with all the support, that was amazing,” said Callahan, who also owns a popular coffee and ice cream shop in town. “I plan to do a lot of learning, and there are a few things I would like to hopefully get rolling.”

Callahan expressed concerns over the current board’s transparency and a lack of communication. He hopes an equitable solution could be found for the town’s landscaping concerns. Graham presently sits in second place with 19.17% of the vote. Should she secure her position by the time all ballots are tabulated, she will take the remaining CSD seat. She will be the second woman on the board, giving it more gender diversity than it has had in recent memory. “Initially and starting today, I just have so much to learn,” she said. “To learn the job and all the state and federal regulations that go around a position like this, to learn the history of where we’ve been and where we need to go.” Graham noted she hopes to upgrade the community center facilities and Cornell Park, improve the town’s landscaping, and increase communication between the CSD and residents. Snowden came in a close third with 17.12% of the vote; incumbents Bill Pease and Bill Mayer came in fourth and fifth place, with 15.64% and 14.12%, respectively. Newcomer Stephanie Lease came in last with 7.62%.

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Liberty Union High School District results According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. In a fierce battle between two incumbents and two new hopefuls, the Liberty High School District board of trustees’ vacancies went with incumbent Yolanda Peña-Mendrek and newcomer Dr. Tamela Hawley, according to early reports at press time. “I was motivated to run because our district has so much more work to do on behalf of our students. I want to be part of that work,” said Peña-Mendrek, who

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came away with 29.94% of the vote. “Our students’ education has been disrupted because of the pandemic, and, so come 2021,

we’ll need to be thoughtful and creative to promote and create successful opportunities for them.”

Hawley – who took 28.35% of votes – said she is excited to be a voice for the district and partner with Peña-Mendrek’s experience. She said she ran to help the district turn a corner in ensuring that every student gets what they need. “I’m humbled and honored at the same time,” said Hawley. “It’s exciting to think about what’s new and next for our district, but it’s overwhelming, frankly, to just think about the support from the community, the parents, friends, students, alumni and teachers. Teachers need so much support, so I’m excited and raring to go.” Results: Yolanda Peña-Mendrek – 29.94% Dr. Tamela Hawley – 28.35% Christina Dalton – 20.99% Incumbent Ray Valverde – 20.73%

Newcomers take lead for Brentwood schools According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. Early reports for the Brentwood’s school board race showed two newcomers beating both incumbents. Stephanie Williams-Rogers received

30.71% of the vote to take one seat, and Thuy DaoJensen received 24.57% for the second open seat. “I wanted to run to make a difference in our schools and community,” Williams-Rogers said. “I want to onboard and learn as much as I can as a new school board member so I can be effective in supporting our district, to solve for challenges and prepare our students for the future.” see Brentwood page 4A

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Knightsen school district election update According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. The Knightsen Elementary School District (KESD) has two new faces and one familiar face after Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Tom Baldocchi is likely to return to the board along with newcomers Debbie Gold and Delaura Pigati. Gold – a Knightsen resident and former Byron Union School District superintendent – said she is excited to represent the school district in her first elected position. “I love Knightsen,” said Gold, who thus far has secured 26.9% of the vote. “One of the main reasons I moved to Knightsen 27 years ago was so my own children could attend Knightsen School. My granddaughter will attend Knightsen when she becomes kindergarten age. The Knightsen teachers and staff are awesome. I will be a strong support to the

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DaoJensen – who is also the district’s delegate to the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County – appeared to have won her second attempt at a seat on Brentwood’s board of trustees as of

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students, teachers, staff, parents and community.” Pigati took 24.65% of votes and said she ran for a school board position to bring her unique perspective as a parent in the district for the past 14 years. “I feel like I have a lot to offer,”

said Pigati. “I’m very excited about the potential of our district and excited about all the changes that are coming. In this COVID era, I feel there will a need for representation of families and doing the best for our kids and keeping them safe. I’m excited to take on a new adventure.”

Baldocchi snagged 26.61%. He did not respond to requests for comment. Results: Debbie Gold – 26.9% Thomas Baldocchi – 26.61% Delaura Pigati – 24.65% Jill Bowman – 21.83%

press time. She said she was prompted to run by a concern over the lack of art and music in Brentwood’s schools. “As an education professor, I know how important art and music are for the social emotional cognitive development

in early childhood education,” she said, noting her background in education preparation and policy made her a perfect candidate. DaoJensen noted she hopes to increase teacher compensation and safely

bring children back into their schools. Results: Stephanie Williams-Rogers – 30.71% Thuy DaoJensen – 24.57% Blythe Lind – 23.72% Carlos Sanabria – 21.00%

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Ironhouse, Diablo Water district results According to Scott Konopasek, Contra Costa assistant registrar of voters, the earliest the county can expect final results is Nov. 30. However, a complete unofficial number in the county is scheduled for Nov. 6. By Nov. 9, the county expects to have complete, unaudited official results. When it comes to sanitation and water, East County voters chose from 11 candidates. Ironhouse Sanitary District Three candidates will take seats for the Ironhouse Sanitary District, and according to early reports as of press time, they will be Dawn Morrow, Angela Lowrey and Peter Zirkle. On Wednesday, Morrow had 26.31%, Lowrey 22.51% and Zirkle 18.12%. The remaining candidates are Doug Scheer (17.58%) and Joe Kovalick (15.48%). There are 26,710 registered voters who will decide these results. As of press time, 11,754 had been tabulated.

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Diablo Water District Scott Pastor received 65.95% of the vote and Howard Hobbs came away with 34.05% for the at-large Diablo Water District election. Overall, there are 25,360 registered voters who were tasked with selecting an at-large director. Ballets tabu-

lated by Wednesday totaled 11,077. In the separate wards of the Diablo Water District, Marilyn Tiernan secured 54.85% of the vote, and Yvonne Duarte came away with 45.15% for Ward 1. Of the 5,324 registered voters selecting a director for Ward 1, 2,230 have been

tabulated. In Ward 5, Joe Kovalick took 65.87% and Branin Cook 34.13%. There are 4,044 registered voters in Ward 5, and 1,723 so far have been counted. One candidate from each Ward will be selected.

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have complete, unaudited official results. Election results show strong support for Measure X with 58.70% in favor. The measure, proposed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors,

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Cannabis land-use permits approved by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

REGIONAL A Contra Costa County planning official granted land-use permits to two proposed unincorporated Bentwood commercial cannabis cultivation operators this week, despite vocal opposition from city officials and residents. County Principal Planner Telma Moreira, who granted the permits, noted that both of the indoor facilities — Lifted Spirit Collective (planned for 5930 Balfour Road) and Diablo Valley Farms (at 4425 Sellers Ave.) — will be required to follow regulations that address the odor and security concerns, adding that the voting public previously paved a path for arrival of the businesses. “When we approve a project, it is not based on the popularity, it’s not based on the amount of support,” Moreira said. “It’s strictly based on what the ordinance allows and the findings that need to be made.” The proposed businesses don’t sit well with a host of East County residents who, prior to the decision, tried to sway the vote for about two hours by expressing a range of worries, including odor, safety threats, proximity to youth-gathering areas and added strain on code and law enforcement departments. “Just because a project checks some boxes on some county paperwork does not mean it’s good for the city and for the community in general,” said Brentwood resident Sinziana Todor. The proposed unincorporated Brentwood businesses are two of as many as eight cultivators and four cannabis storefront retailers countywide that could take root after a lengthy county application and selection process that stemmed from state voter approval of the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act.

That act gives local agencies the option of allowing and controlling commercial marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and testing laboratories. Only three East County businesses — all cultivators — are included in the potential countywide grouping, with the aforementioned Lifted Spirit Collective and Diablo Valley Farms joined by Element 7. Element 7 is hoping to operate separate locations at 3645 Willow Way in Byron and 0 Chestnut St. in Brentwood. Established entities will pay voterapproved county cannabis taxes at annual rates of up to $7 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation) and up to 4% of gross receipts for all other cannabis businesses, including retailers, bringing in an estimated $1.7 million to $4.4 million annually to fund general county expenses such as public safety, health services and environmental protection. Moreira indicated each project’s over 30 land-use permit conditions of approval are meant to tamp down project impacts. Key conditions of approval mandate strict security and odor control, two concerns repeated numerous times by residents prior to the decision. “If we have a facility that is legal they will have the legal obligation to comply with several requirements of county and state law,” she said. Diablo Valley Farms owner Bob Nunn said this week that odor and security won’t be an issue with his endeavor: a microplant nursery facility using two existing 10,000-square-foot greenhouses. The operation will grow plant seeds to 4-to-6-inch seedlings before shipping them out for off-site planting prior to any odor materializing. “The odor comes from the development of THC post-flowering, from the resin on the cannabis bud,” Nunn said.

“ When we approve a project, it is not based on the popularity, it’s not based on the amount of support. It’s strictly based on what the ordinance allows and the findings that need to be made.

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Telma Moreira County principal planner “We sell these before flowering, so there isn’t any odor.” Project documents indicate that Diablo Valley Farms security will include chain-link fence with razor wire; a coded facility entrance via a video-monitored sliding gate; and video surveillance of other aspects, including the cultivated product. Nunn shook off any associated crime concerns. “Really? Someone is going to break in and steal a three-week-old seedling and take it to their house and grow it for six months?” he said, rhetorically. Lifted Spirit Collective, meanwhile, aims to establish a vertically integrated cannabis business, including cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution within a 21,241-square-foot expanded agricultural processing facility, according to county documents. Security and product handling protocols were developed by security contractor Bay Alarm and include motion sensors, cameras, loading procedures, security fencing, secured gates, motion sensor lighting, an intercom/announcement system, safes,

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City set to install safety improvements by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

OAKLEY A handful of safety improvements will soon benefit users at key points of the Delta De Anza and Marsh Creek regional trails. The city will install solar-powered beacon crossing systems at the Marsh Creek Regional Trail’s Delta and Laurel road crossings; bike lanes on West Cypress Road, between Rose Avenue and Waterford Way; and a high-visibility green bike lane marking at the Main Street and West Cypress Road intersection. “These improvements will make hiking and biking on the trails in Oakley safer and the connection between the Delta De Anza Regional Trail and the Marsh Creek Regional Trail more apparent,” said Mayor Kevin Romick. The bulk of the preliminary $109,774 project, scheduled for completion in December, will be funded through a $130,000 state-awarded Transportation Development Act (TDA) grant, with any additional price increases, up to $53,500, handled through a 2012 Bond Benefit fund. In line with the grant’s focus, the improvements target Delta De Anza and Marsh Creek regional trail crossings and connectivity points, said Principal Engineer Billilee Saengchalern. The rapid-flashing beacons at the crossings at Laurel and Delta roads are

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intended to increase motorists’ visibility of those about to cross the road, while the Main Street and East Cypress Road intersection green bike lane striping should enhance visibility of bicyclist-reserved areas. Saengchalern noted that several trail users have pushed for crossing safety enhancements at Laurel and Delta roads, and many bicyclists use the future greenstriped intersection as a connection be-

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Emily Cross, Brentwood planning commissioner — from the southwest corner of the project property to Walnut Boulevard — and paying $217,000 in agriculture mitigation fees, aimed at offsetting the loss of agricultural lands to new development, Best said. “We are adding a traffic signal to help solve existing traffic issues and are on board with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District for their funding issues,” Best said. “We are extending the trial network and preserving ag land through the mitigation fee. The school district has planned for this development, and we are providing for affordable housing.” Fire Marshal Steve Aubert confirmed the applicant did an adequate job preemptively addressing its project’s fire impacts. “Walnut Villas is a prime example of voluntarily identifying that they are providing an impact to our already underfunded fire district, and we commend them for coming to the table,” he said. Associate Planner Zach Dahla noted that the California government code dictates that “impacts on school facilities” cannot legally be used to deny the project. The state government code also specifies that development fees, like those charged to the project, serve as “full and complete school facilities mitigation for any demands or impacts on school facilities caused by new development, Dahla said. But Roberts couldn’t bring herself to recommend approval. “I can’t just turn my head and not know that the more we build, the more we are squeezing these kids into classrooms,” she said. “My grandkids and other people’s children have the right to be in schools where they can learn without being squeezed in a classroom.” Residents who spoke publicly about the project also appeared to be conflicted, expressing a range of concerns, including the fire impacts, traffic concerns and the loss of ag lands. The project’s proposed 28.47-acre site — 25.59 acres designated for homes — was historically used for ag production before 2000. The city’s 2001 general plan designated the site for mixed-use business park development, although a 2014 city council-directed general-plan land-use map amendment redesignated 25.59 acres for future low-density residential development, with the remaining 2.88

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he City of Brentwood confirmed that Brentwood On Ice has filed for a conditional use permit for its holiday ice rink this year. Owner Tom Gregory plans to begin build-out soon and hopes to open by Nov. 20. Gregory owns Brentwood’s Got-A-Party and has operated the rink in downtown for the past several years. The rink is located at 739 Second St.

acres remaining for future business park use. “We want to expand, not reduce, the certified farm land for Brentwood,” said resident Sinziana Todor. But Fippin reiterated that the project fits the general plan. “What’s being proposed does fulfill the general plan vision, and our goal as commissioners, I believe, is to objectively support the

general plan and related growth and the community,” she said. The council is scheduled to take up the project on Nov. 10. If approved, then it’s expected the development will feature 77 homes in four house plans, including two one-story and two two-story models. For more information, visit packet page 9 at https://bit.ly/3oDxTqM.

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OBITUARY George William Doneux

May 21, 1933 – October 22, 2020 Born in Lodi, California, the only child of George Doneux and Emma Loshe, the family moved to Brentwood when George was 5. A graduate of Brentwood’s Liberty High School in 1951, George worked and eventually managed the family-owned Brentwood Cleaners, still a local establishment today. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. In 1999, George married the love of his life, Janice Dickinson. He embraced his instant family of three married daughters and five grandchildren. He enjoyed watching his family grow and became “Papa George” to all, including his beloved Bella, whom he spoiled with walks and dog treats.

An active member of the Brentwood Rotary, Delta Informal Gardners Club, and Resurrection Lutheran Church, George enjoyed life. His biggest passion was photography. George’s other hobbies included gardening, woodworking, traveling, skiing and bowling. George’s smile will never be erased from the memory of those who knew him. He was a man of faith with a kind heart, a gentle demeanor and an unwavering character. He loved nature and all of the gifts that it bestows upon us daily. Celebration of Life Services will be forthcoming at Resurrection Lutheran Church next year. Donations can be made in George’s honor to the National Alzheimer’s Association.

Brentwood school district honors Ramirez The Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously on Oct. 21 to dedicate the Brentwood Elementary School multipurpose room to longtime employee and volunteer Alicia Morales Ramirez. Ramirez worked in the BUSD for a quarter of a century as one of the district’s first bilingual aides. Ramirez worked tirelessly on behalf of students for decades before and after her formal employment time. She worked with families to get students in school and supported their educational success by connecting parents and educators. She was one of the first voices in the community to participate in advisory committees to partner with the district on how to better serve students who were learning English. In retirement, she ensured many of the area’s neediest children had food, clothing, learning tools and health care through her involve-

RAMIREZ ment in a number of local charities and organizations. After Ramirez passed in June 2019, the Board put together a committee to look at honoring her. The committee was made up of BUSD board president Carlos Sanabria, board member

Emil Geddes, Lill Pierce, Ike Montanez, Brentwood Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez, Doreen Forlow and BUSD Superintendent Dana Eaton. That committee made the recommendation to the Board of Education. Board President Carlos Sanabria shared how impactful Ramirez was working with families, including his own, to ensure children were in school every day. “Alicia Ramirez’s voluntary efforts to make everyone in need, aware of and how to use the public resources, were exemplary,” Sanabria said. Geddes shared a story about when he was a teacher in the district and Ramirez supported him by working with families that spoke Spanish. “She would relate that families would tell her professor was coming or came to our casa,” Geddes recalled. “She would always say, ‘You do good. This

is so special. You honor these families. They will never forget you.’ I told her there was always specially prepared food. She would say as she would often grab my arm and sometimes with tears, shake her head, ‘Eat with them; you have created trust. Thank you.’” Eaton said that Brentwood Elementary is an exceptional school with a remarkable number of talented and dedicated adults who go above and beyond in their dedication to serving children. “The last time I saw Alicia, she was in her 90s, sitting at a cafeteria table in the multipurpose room, translating for families trying to get help at a Brentwood Regional Community Chest food distribution,” Eaton said. “We are honored to have her name prominently displayed on a school that we are so proud of.” Due to the global pandemic, a ceremony honoring Ramirez will take place next school year.

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Often, I am asked, “What is a complete estate plan?” A complete estate plan is a set of legal documents which has been prepared specifically for you, based on your own concerns and desires. Although not exhaustive, a complete estate plan should include the following documents: 1. A Revocable Living Trust; 2. Declaration of Trust Ownership of Personal Property, which assigns your interest in your personal property to your Trust. 3. A Certificate of Trust, which summarizes the terms of your Trust in the event that third parties want to see “proof” that you have a Trust; 4. A Pour-Over Will, which transfers assets outside the Trust at death into the Trust. 5. A Durable Power of Attorney for Management of Property and Personal Affairs; 6. An Advance Health Care Directive; 7. Funding Instructions; and 8. Successor Trustee Instructions. A complete estate plan should also: 1. Name a guardian for minor children.

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Editor: The VFW’s motto is “No One Does More For Veterans.” But this Veterans Day, our work is being curtailed by the pandemic and by unnecessary government regulations. Many of our posts possess liquor licenses,which classify them as “bars” and require them to close. VFW posts are community hubs providing many essential programs and services. We offer free professional help with VA disability claims. We assist veterans who are homeless or distraught. And we do much more for veterans, for our communities, and for our great nation. We commend Governor Newsom’s efforts to protect California. We strive to protect and serve vulnerable communities as well. However, we have asked that our posts be reclassified. This Veterans Day we encourage everyone to help the veterans around them. And if you can, we ask that you urge your elected officials to reclassify our posts, so that we may resume serving our veterans.. John G. Lowe State Commander Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of California

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Heritage athletes announce college choices A trio of highly touted Heritage athletes recently announced their intentions to join college squads. Pitcher Felix Dominguez Senior pitcher Felix Dominguez recently announced his commitment to Minot State University in North Dakota. “I’d like to thank my parents, HS coach Kevin, coach Roney, Marcale Wallace, CBA Baseball and all the others who supported me along the way,” he said. “Now onto the next chapter in my life.” The 6-foot-1 right-hander’s fast ball was clocked at 88 miles per hour this past fall, according to the California Baseball Academy USA. Dominguez was elevated to the varsity squad his sophomore season, where he struck out two in four innings pitched, according to Maxpreps.com. He snuck in three appearances during his junior season before the campaign was halted by the pandemic. In three appearances, he went 1-0 and struck out two. Third baseman Tianna Bell Junior third baseman Tianna Bell verbally committed to the University of California, Berkeley. Bell hit .479 with 46 RBI, 45 hits and a .505 on-base percentage in 28 games for the Patriots her freshman sea-

Heritage third baseman Tianna Bell verbally committed to the University of California, Berkeley. Bell is one of three recent Heritage athletes to announce their college intentions.

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son, earning a spot on the All-Bay Valley Athletic League first team. The Patriots played only two games in Bell’s sophomore campaign before the season was shut down by the pandemic. Golfer Arman Bajwa Senior Arman Bajwa, a 2019 all-

league first-team member, announced that he intends to join Holy Names University in Oakland. Bajwa has had a slew of achievements during his high school career, including medaling with a top-10 finish at the Livermore Cowboy Classic in 2020;

helping the team finish second at the Monarch Bay Spring Classic in 2019; and helping the team win the Gambetta Invitational at the Lone Tree Golf Course the same year. The Patriots have also won the league title every year since 2016.

NCS modifies proposed start dates for fall sports The North Coast Section (NCS) has slightly modified the proposed start dates for fall sports to avoid conflicts with final exams. Locally, the move means the first official practice date for football, water polo, crosscountry and volleyball teams is slated to begin a week earlier, on Dec. 7, as opposed to the former planned date of Dec. 14. The NCS also pushed up the soccer start date to Feb. 15, rather than the former Feb. 22 date. The move comes after the California Interscholastic Federation, the state’s high school sports governing body, announced in July the school year’s typical three sports seasons will be condensed into two — fall and spring. The start dates are contingent upon COVID-19 disease metrics allowing organized sports to resume. If competition is cleared to resume, it’s expected that football, as well as boys’ and girls’ cross-country, volleyball, and water polo, will begin official practices on the aforementioned December date, with the seasons wrapping up in March or April. The spring sports season will feature baseball, softball and stunt cheer, as well as boys’ and girls’ basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and

Some Bay Valley Athletic League teams, like the Liberty and Pittsburg football teams (seen here in 2019) could begin official practices as soon as Dec. 7.

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wrestling. The spring season is expected to begin in February or March and potentially run as late as late June. All section championship events will

remain in place, but sports that typically go from section championships to regional playoffs to state title events, including football and basketball, will now likely end their seasons at the regional round. Other

sports will feature a familiar run from section to state championship events. To view the complete NCS proposed sports schedule, visit https://bit. ly/3hsdWip.

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Athlete of the Week This week in Press’ sports history

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Name: Justin DiPietro School: Liberty High School Year: Senior Sport: Water Polo Coach: Mike Crystol

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Justin DiPietro is a boy who lives for the water. The 17-year-old water polo player found his favorite sport seven years ago and has not looked back since. “My friend I was on swim team with asked if I wanted to try water polo . . . I did the season, and I really liked it,” recalled Justin. Justin said he enjoys the challenge water polo presents because players must be physically and mentally fit. “It’s not just throwing or running or arm strength, it’s your entire body,” he said. “You definitely have to think quickly and think ahead, and the game involves a lot of strategy.” Justin said being a great water polo player takes a good sense of leadership, an ability to visualize the pool and a willingness to be a team player. Justin lives in Oakley with his parents and younger sister. He enjoys surfing in his spare time and often volunteers to coach youth water polo through Lamorinda Water Polo Club.

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Future Plans:

Justin hopes to play water polo in college. Though he has no offers yet, several schools have expressed interest. He plans to study medicine in southern California with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist.

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n 2014, Rylah Lenford (middle) snagged a gold medal at the U.S. Open in Santa Cruz. The event featured 1,400 participants of all ages. She was joined by 44 other competitors from Brentwood’s Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which garnered 12 gold, eight silver and 16 bronze medals to finish sixth as a team, out of 120 West Coast schools.

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Antioch Speedway races can now be viewed online. The real-time and archived races are viewable via Antiochspeedway.tv. The next scheduled event is open wheel night on Nov. 21, featuring wingless sprint, winged sprint and 600 micro sprints events. The online viewing option also currently has archived races dating back to Aug. 1. To view the events, visit Antiochspeedway.tv. For more information on the speedway, visit www.antiochspeedway.com. Photo courtesy of Antioch Speedway

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ANTIOCH Oct. 21, 1:22 a.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Laurel Road. Oct. 21, 6:11 a.m. An armed robbery was reported on Somersville Road. Oct. 21, 7:14 a.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Geneva Lane. Oct. 21, 7:17 a.m. An accident with no injuries was reported on Deer Valley Road. Oct. 21, 7:50 a.m. A weapons violation was reported on East 18th Street. Oct. 21, 8:34 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Fairview Drive. Oct. 21, 9:24 a.m. A narcotics violation was reported on Delta Fair Boulevard. Oct. 21, 9:48 a.m. A physical dispute was reported on Caballo Road. Oct. 21, 10:09 a.m. Petty theft was reported on East 18th Street. Oct. 21, 10:26 a.m. Trespassing was reported West 4th Street. Oct. 21, 11:03 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on West 10th Street. Oct. 21, 12:19 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported on William Reed Drive. Oct. 21, 12:35 p.m. Authorities received a report of shots fired and aggravated assault on Somersville Road. Oct. 21, 2:25 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on West 5th Street. Oct. 21, 2:36 p.m. An assault was reported on Sycamore Drive. Oct. 21, 2:41 p.m. Identity theft was reported on Auto Center Drive. Oct. 21, 4:03 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on West 10th Street. Oct. 21, 4:36 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Somersville Road. Oct. 21, 4:57 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Deerfield Drive. Oct. 21, 7:15 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Slatten Ranch Road. Oct. 21, 11:55 p.m. A traffic stop led to a warrant arrest on L Street.

OAKLEY Oct. 20, 12:18 a.m. A security check was made on Golden State Parkway. Oct. 20, 1:14 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on Empire Avenue.

Oct. 20, 2:01 a.m. A security check was made at Delta Middle School. Oct. 20, 3:48 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 300 block of Las Dunas Avenue. Oct. 20, 4:43 a.m. Property was found at the Oakley Police Department. Oct. 20, 5:11 a.m. A patrol request was made on the 1400 block of Walnut Meadows Drive. Oct. 20, 5:20 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at the Best Western Hotel. Oct. 20, 8:34 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Neroly and Oakley roads. Oct. 20, 8:54 a.m. A parking violation was reported on Bridgehead Road. Oct. 20, 11:29 a.m. An auto burglary was reported at Best Western. Oct. 20, 11:34 a.m. A parking violation was reported on the 20 block of Vella Circle. Oct. 20, 11:55 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 500 block of Miguel Drive. Oct. 20, 2:48 p.m. Counterfeit currency was reported at McDonald’s. Oct. 20, 3:30 p.m. A vehicle was towed from the 1100 block of Covered Wagon Drive. Oct. 20, 5:33 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 200 block of Hearthstone Circle. Oct. 20, 5:32 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the intersection of Main Street and Malicoat Avenue.

BRENTWOOD Oct. 7, 5:07 a.m. A man called authorities from Begonia Drive to report there was a male subject on his porch yelling that he was being chased by people with knives. The subject would not stop ringing the bell. The reporting person said he was armed, but inside the house and would not be leaving. Oct. 7, 8:17 a.m. A person called to report they had found drug paraphernalia on Andrews Drive. Oct. 7, 10:01 a.m. A person called authorities to report they were involved in a hit-and-run on Lone Tree Way. The person said they were now at home and would like to report it. Oct. 7, 10:13 a.m. A man came to the Brentwood Police Department to make a lost and found report.

Oct. 7, 2:55 p.m. An accident with no injuries was reported at the intersection of Brentwood Boulevard and Sunset Road. Oct. 7, 3:35 p.m. Two parties were involved in an accident with no injuries at the intersection of Balfour Road and Brentwood Boulevard. They came to the police station to make a report because one of the vehicles was a work truck. They both said they had no COVID-19 symptoms and were wearing masks. Oct. 7, 6:26 p.m. A woman called to report the passenger window of her white Mercedes had been smashed and her laptop taken from her car while it was parked on Sand Creek Road. Oct. 7, 9:08 p.m. A man called to report his yellow 2007 Chevy truck had been stolen on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 8, 6:18 a.m. Authorities received a report of a person drunk in public on Ranchwood Drive. Oct. 8, 8:33 a.m. A person called authorities to report seeing mail scattered in a field on Strathaven Place. Oct. 8, 10:17 a.m. Petty theft of mail packages was reported on La Pergola Drive. The reporting person said it had happened at multiple houses on the street. Oct. 8, 12:34 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported at the intersection of Balfour Road and Clearview Drive. Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m. A person called from Evergreen Court to report an assault that occurred in September. The reporting person said they would like further investigation. Oct. 8, 5:18 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person said subjects the were a man, who left on a skateboard, and a woman, with tattoos on her arms and face and wearing a black shirt and maroon pants with boots. Oct. 8, 5:32 p.m. A person called to report finding a wallet on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 8, 5:40 p.m. A man called authorities from Wayne Drive to report two former employees had used his business account to pay their bills, deposit check via a mobile app, then cashed checks ad a check cashing location. Oct. 8, 7:36 p.m. Authorities received a reported of a mid-90s gold Yukon driving recklessly on Lone Tree Way.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its WATER EMERGENCY BACK-UP GENERATORS, CIP Project No. 562-56409 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project locations are 2222 Elkins Way; 2663 Presidio Dr; 2767 St. Andrews Dr; 1290 Fairview Ave; 20 Summerset Dr; and 2201 Elkins Way. The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for installing new permanent emergency generators and automatic transfer switches, including ATS and associated electrical auxiliaries; all trenching and backfilling; all piping; all paving; all structural facilities, all site work and grading; and all miscellaneous work as shown, specified or required for a complete, operational installation. 2.2 Time for Completion. The Project must be completed within 250 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about January 19, 2021, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. 2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $1,820,000. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or combination of Class “C” Specialty Contractor’s License(s). 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_to_bid. asp. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are on file with the City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract

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the business: Diablo Live Scan LLC Located at: 3721 Sunset Lane, Suite 103 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Diablo Live Scan 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 8-17-2015. Signature of registrant: Betty Rhodes, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2020 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 10/7/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84341 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004721 The name of the business: QPD Tax and Business Services Located at: 219 Carter Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Quiana Cosby. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/17/2020. Signature of registrant: Quiana Cosby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/28/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84190 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-2-2020. Signature of registrant: Emmanuel Reyes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires October 5, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84262 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004920 The name of the business(es): Blendderella Located at: 7000 Sunne Lane #112, Suite 105 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Haley Betts. 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: Haley Betts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2020 by Deputy Expires 10/7/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84342 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020.

pany, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Michael Archer, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 15, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/14/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84346 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004739 The name of the business(es): Bennett’s Mobile Notary & Live Scan Located at: 4661 Arabian Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bennett Enterprise LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-8-2020. Signature of registrant: Nicole Bennett, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9-29-25 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84254 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004745 The name of the business(es): Anjy Sellers Located at: 5208 Belle Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nallaly Tapia. 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: Nallaly Tapia/ CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9/29/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84260 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004821 The name of the business(es): East Bay Paradise Pool Inc. Located at: 1411 D Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: East Bay Paradise Pools, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Victor Resendiz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2020 by Deputy Expires October 1, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84258 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004907 The name of the business: NC4 Solutions Located at: 212 Creed Avenue In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Adriana Rocio Salinas Cornejo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Adriana Rocio Salinas Cornejo filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 7, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/6/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84297 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004910 The name of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005083 The name of the business: Faith Mentors Ministries Located at: 633 Twining Court In: Anticoh, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Rhodes Alexander. 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: Cheryl D. Rhodes Alexander. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2020 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 10/19/2025 Anticoh Press No. 06-1617 84429 Publish dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004727 The name of the business(es): Natural Nails LLC Located at: 380 West Country Club Drive, Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Natural Nails LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization CA 202022510723. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Charlie Trinh, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9/28/2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage Cube contents of the fol- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84251 lowing customers containing household Publish dates: October 23, 30, Novemand other goods will be sold for cash by ber 6, 13, 2020. CubeSmart 1790 Vineyard Dr, Antioch FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94509 to satisfy a lien on November NAME STATEMENT 12th, 2020 at approx. 1PM at storag- File No. F-2020-0004734 The name of etreasures.com: the business: Life In Motion Physi[Monica Brown] cal Therapy Located at: 1384 SpringAntioch Press No. 06-1617 84371 Pub- dale Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is lish Dates: October 30, November 6, hereby registered by the following 2020. owner: David Crivello. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The regFICTITIOUS BUSINESS istrant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or File No. F-2020-0004600 The name of names listed above on N/A. Signature the business(es): Centered Health- of registrant: David Crivello. This statecare Consulting Located at: 1990 N ment was filed with the County Clerk California Blvd, Suite 20, PMB 1064 In: of Contra Costa County on: September Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby reg- 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires September istered by the following owner: Brenda 29, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Richardson. This business is conducted 84265 Publish dates: October 23, 30, by: An Individual. The registrant com- November 6, 13, 2020. menced to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name or names listed NAME STATEMENT above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Richardson. This statement was File No. F-2020-0004762 The name of filed with the County Clerk of Contra the business(es): Crumbl-Brentwood Costa County on: September 22, 2020 by Located at: 5421 Lone Tree Way, Suite Deputy Clerk Expires 9/21/2025 Brent- 130 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby wood Press No. 02-1273 84224 Publish registered by the following owner(s): dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, Andersen Brentwood Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of 2020. Incorporation: California. The registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS commenced to transact business under NAME STATEMENT the fictitious business name or names File No. F-2020-0004647 The name of listed above on N/A. Signature of regthe business: Dominion Christian istrant: Kent Andersen, President. This Academy Located at: 1265 Dainty Ave- statement was filed with the County nue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Sepregistered by the following owner: Do- tember 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires Sepminion Life Christian Center. This busi- tember 29, 2025 Brentwood Press No. ness is conducted by: A Corporation, 02-1273 84256 Publish dates: October State of Incorporation: California. The 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020. registrant commenced to transact busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT or names listed above on 9/21/2020. Signature of registrant: Isaac Segun- File No. F-2020-0004811 The name of Abugan, President. This statement was the business(es): Best Ag Solutions filed with the County Clerk of Contra Located at: 2287 Cove Ct. In: Discovery Costa County on: September 24, 2020 by Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by Deputy Deputy Clerk Expires 9/23/2025 the following owner(s): R.J. Reynolds Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84230 Ag Distributing, Inc. This business is Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, No- conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant comvember 6, 2020. menced to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the fictitious business name or names NAME STATEMENT listed above on N/A. Signature of regisFile No. F-2020-0004718 The name of trant: Richard Reynolds, President. This the business: Mine & Yours Located statement was filed with the County at: 5671 Marlin Dr. In: Discovery Bay, Clerk of Contra Costa County on: OcCA 94505, is hereby registered by the tober 2, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires following owner: Francine Fiebig. This 10/1/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02business is conducted by: An individual. 1273 84327 Publish dates: October 30, The registrant commenced to transact November 6, 13, 20, 2020. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Signature of registrant: Francine Fiebig. This statement was filed with the File No. F-2020-0004824 The name of County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: the business(es): Big Smacks ClothSeptember 29, 2020 by Deputy Expires ing Located at: 4335 Cutting Blvd. 9/28/2025 September 28, 2025 Brent- In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby wood Press No. 02-1273 84267 Publish registered by the following owner(s): dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, Emmanuel Reyes. This business is con2020. ducted by: An Individual. The registrant

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004837 The name of the business(es): The Goddard School Located at: 115 Technology Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HVG Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Venkataganesh Muthumarayan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2020 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 10/5/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84330 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004848 The name of the business: Ahzeetu Korean Bistro Located at: 7760 Brentwood Blvd, Ste E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: JUJIP HOLDINGS, 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: Kwang Suk Ju, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/4/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84388 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004865 The name of the business(es): USA FDA Agent Located at: 3695 Crow Canyon Road In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Srinivas Ravipaty. 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: Srinivas Ravipaty. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 6, 2020 by Deputy Expires 10/5/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84340 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004879 The name of the business(es): 1. Larry Israel and Assoicates 2. High Quality Aging Located at: 1837 Moscato Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Diana Israel. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Diana Israel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 6, 2020 by Deputy Expires 10/5/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84339 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004912 The name of the business: The Cartur Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Geoffrey Luna Jr. 2. Geoff Luna Sr. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Geoffrey Luna Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2020 by Deputy Expires October 7, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84280 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004946 The name of the business: Lions Realty Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Business Caretaker 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 7/22/2020. Signature of registrant: Taunee Levette English, President/ Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/9/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84393 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005020 The name of the business(es): 1. Sharp 2. Sharp Management 3. Sharp Property Management 4. Sharp Property Services Located at: 315 Diablo Road, Suite 221 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DNJ Property Management Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Michael Archer, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 15, 2020 by Deputy Expires 10/14/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84348 Publish dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005258 The name of the business: Auto I like Located at: 7961 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Auto I like. 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 10-1-2020. Signature of registrant: Farouq Arian, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 10/25/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84420 Publish dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004949 The name of the business(es): Delta Decks & Docks Located at: 55 Seaward Court In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Davidson Construction Company, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-19-2020. Signature of registrant: Sarah Bancroft, Officer/Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2020 by Clerk Expires 10/8/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84344 FOR CHANGE OF NAME Publish dates: October 30, November 6, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jana 13, 20, 2020. Griffen SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETINAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004972 The name of the TION OF: Jana Griffen CASE NUMBER: business: Right On Time Janitorial Lo- N20-1425 TO ALL INTERESTED PERcated at: 2127 Carrara St In: Brentwood, SONS: 1. Petitioner Jana Griffen filed a petition with this court for a decree CA 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- changing names as follows: Present lowing owner: Coresha Hunter. This busi- Name: a. Sienna Alexis Rodriguez ness is conducted by: An Individual. The to Proposed Name: Sienna Alexis registrant commenced to transact busi- Griffen. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all ness under the fictitious business name persons interested in this matter shall or names listed above on N/A. Signature appear before this court at the hearing of registrant: Coresha Hunter. This state- indicated below to show cause, if any, ment was filed with the County Clerk of why the petition for change of name Contra Costa County on: October 12, 2020 should not be granted. Any person obby Deputy Clerk Expires 10/11/2025 jecting to the name changes described Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84283 above must file a written objection that Publish dates: October 23, 30, November includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter 6, 13, 2020. is scheduled to be heard and must apFICTITIOUS BUSINESS pear at the hearing to show cause why NAME STATEMENT the petition should not be granted. If File No. F-2020-0005013 The name of no written objection is timely filed, the the business: Cathedral Care Home Lo- court may grant the petition without a cated at: 2707 Cathedral Circle In: Brent- hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by 11/23/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: the following owner(s): Cathedral Care 30 b. The address of the court is same Home LLC. This business is conducted as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Orby: A Limited Liability Company, State der to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive of Organization: CA. The registrant com- weeks prior to the date set for hearing on menced to transact business under the the petition in the following newspaper fictitious business name or names listed of general circulation, printed in this above on N/A. Signature of registrant: county: Brentwood Press Marivic V Datuin, Manager. This state- b. Must be served on father. ment was filed with the County Clerk of Date: September 18, 2020 Judge of Contra Costa County on: October 15, 2020 the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 10/14/2025 02-1273 84223 Publish Dates: October Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84430 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020. Publish dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005019 The name of the business(es): 1. Trefoxx 2. Trefoxx Management 3. Trefoxx Property Management Located at: 315 Diablo Road, Suite 221 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DNJ Property Management Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Com-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004587 The name of the business: MSM Reporting Services Located at: 822 Pathfinder Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 by the following owner: Marlene Moser. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/11/2020. Signature of registrant: Marlene Moser. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84227 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). 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, and as more fully described in the attached DOT REFORMED ON 12/24/2018, INSTRUMENT NO. 20180205064. legal description. Sale Date & Time: 11/30/2020 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 123 TENNYSON COURT (Unincorporated Area), DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $538,127.16 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9550-4634. 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. If the

Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 198, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8710, FILED OCTOBER 27, 2005, BOOK 485, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: THE RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM RUSSELL AND WENER, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION TO DONALD A. SCHULER AND BARBARA ANN SCHULER, AS TRUSTEES OF THE SCHULER FAMILY TRUST UDT MARCH 5, 1986, ET AL DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1986 AND RECORDED JULY 31, 1986, INSTRUMENT NO. 86-122596, BOOK 13033, PAGE 273 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AS FOLLOWS: “ALL OIL, GAS CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF”. NPP0371884 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/06/2020, 11/13/2020, 11/20/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84427 Publish Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 2020.

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: October 14, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84382 Publish Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20.

la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): DéAndre Markeith Calhoun. 99 Atlantic Cir #206 Pittsburg, CA 94565. (510) 200-1060 Date (Fecha): September 2, 2020 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) A. Kennerley, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84250 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131236-5 Loan No. 133100420 Title Order No. 95312898 APN 034-380-062 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CONNIE A BLUEBAUGH Deed of Trust: recorded on 03/01/2007 as Document No. 20070061292-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 11/12/2020 at 01:30PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13 BIRMINGHAM CT, 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $102,220.89 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131236-5. 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. Date: 10/09/2020 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0371731 To: OAKLEY PRESS 10/23/2020, 10/30/2020, 11/06/2020 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84253 Publish Dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Marie G. Quashnock (SBN 153567) Jonathan M. Reymann (SBN 206847) Alvis Quashnock and Associates, a PC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Gary Allen Estrada aka Paul Gary Estrada CASE NUMBER: N20-1014 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Gary Allen Estrada filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Gary Allen Estrada, aka Paul Gary Estrada b. aka Paul Garey Estrada to Proposed Name: Paul Gary Estrada. 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: 12/02/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Room: 201 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: October 7, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84206 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9550-4634 TSG Order No.: 170074762-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 011-610-093 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/03/2015. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 12/09/2015 as Document No.: 2015-0253899-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: RONALD A HINKLE AND SUSAN M HINKLE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shanan Naté DeBlaw SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shanan Naté DeBlaw CASE NUMBER: N20-1568 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Shanan Naté DeBlaw filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Shanan Naté DeBlaw to Proposed Name: Sayiba Mala Aiko. 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: 12/15/2020 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

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Keiera Shaniece Smith You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): DéAndre Markeith Calhoun CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D20-02645 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004684 The name of the business: DANE JUDSON DBA GOLFIXX Located at: 5351 Neroly Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dane Judson. 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: Dane Judson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/24/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84237 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Boatel Boat Storage, 5551 Bethel Island Rd., Oakley, CA 94561: 13: Roger Towe 81: Robert Beauregard 110: Ron and Carrie Lawrence 154/158: Patti Graham 168: Kauong Lee 180: Nova Lynn Coe 206: Robert Jenkins 222: Ray Shipway 291: Miguel Fierro and Tiffany Souza 303: Deborah Steinbeck The items to be sold include: Air compressor, generator, big propeller, heat lamps, potting buckets for pot grow, 2 suitcases of men’s clothes, misc. household, boxes of clothing, small furniture, electronic junk, dressers, mattresses, Audi car. The date of the sale will be Wednesday 11/18/2020 at 10:00 A.M. The location of the sale will be at 5551 Bethel Island Rd., Oakley, CA 94561. 10/30 & 11/6 run dates. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84384 Publish Dates: October 30, November 6, 2020. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: C1616 - Lamont Abbitt F1401 - Manuel Mata F1017- Jessica Rivera C162- Gabrielle Seres C167- Gabrielle Seres The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 11/19/2020 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 11/6/20 & 11/13/20 Run Dates. The auction end date will be 11/19/2020 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 030477 84395 Publish dates: November 6, 13, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Harry Marshall Eason SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Harry Marshall Eason CASE NUMBER: N20-1524 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Harry Marshall Eason filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Harry Marshall Eason b. AKA Gary Marshall Eason to Proposed Name: Gary Marshall Eason. 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: 12/11/2020 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: 10/14/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 84361 Publish Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2020.

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filling that seat will be a top priority. The council could potentially opt to fill the vacancy through an application process, which would then require council vote for the final decision. (This was the path chosen in 2017, when Steve Barr resigned.) Other options include holding a special election or appointing someone. “There are several ways it can be done, and there are different ways that it has been done in the past,” he said. “Since it is the last at-large seat, that means that anyone that lives in Brentwood qualifies to sit in that seat for two years. After that it will go to a district seat, District 4. It makes sense to consider having someone

representative from that area. Right now I don’t have any solid direction. It’s certainly going to be one of the first decisions we have to make.” Rarey’s seemingly failed bid for mayor also cost her seat on the council as her term expires this month. After four terms in the city’s top seat, Mayor Bob Taylor did not seek reelection this year. For the first time in a long time, Taylor was not involved in an election night race. “I felt I was part of it last night because it was all good,” Taylor said. “I felt good about how it was going for Joel. I think it’s exciting that new people are coming on board.”

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City Council from page 1A he thanks the voters for having faith in him. “I have a lot of learning to do, but I have been here a long time and seen how Oakley has grown,” he said. Williams indicated Wednesday morning that she’s optimistic about the future. The six-year city resident said she believes Oakley has the potential to be the best place in Contra Costa County to live, work and play. “Yes, I cannot wait (to get to work)!” she said. “The whole reason I got into this race is I just want to make

Oakley the best it can be, so I want to roll up my sleeves and get started.” Fuller — who sat 61 votes ahead of Williams for the second spot and 206 votes ahead of fourth-place Alaura — said during his campaign that he plans to focus on offering 24-7 child care and establishing councilmanic districts to facilitate fair city council elections. He said Wednesday morning that he was reflecting on how best to get started. “There is so much to do, but I am really anxious,” he said. “I am very happy that people put in a new direction for the council.”

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working with Supervisor Burgis and the other county supervisors to quickly identify a firm commitment as to the amount of funding available to the district to improve our fire service.” Following closely behind Young was Director Stephen Smith with 37.82% of the reported vote. “I am gratified and humbled by the support I have received from the residents of our district,” Smith said. “I congratulate Joe Young on his victory as well. The passage of Measure X opens up more possibilities for the district. The board of supervisors also updated the developer impact fees for the unincorporated areas of our district. It was a very good day.” Challenger Ben Kellogg picked up 22.29% of the votes. While the results are

not official, the gap of more than 8,000 votes between Kellogg and Smith makes any changes to the race results unlikely.

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Welcome to the holidays! This has been a heck of a year, and we’re only in the first week of November! I for one will be delighted on New Year’s Eve to bid a fond, or not-so-fond, farewell to 2020. I’m writing this piece on Halloween, thinking Senior about the days when orner I used to take two of my grandkids trick-or-treating in our Discovery Bay neighborhood. The first year we did it, they were five and seven and dressed to the nines Marla in adorable Disney Luckhardt garb. Hundreds of children filled the blocks within the safety of a community that was mostly people we knew. When I wasn’t out with Frick and Frack, I was always near the front door anticipating the bell bringing from another goblin or princess who were looking for chocolate. In the early hours, there were the little ones accompanied by their parents who stood back, waving and smiling at me. As the darkness fell, some of the older kids and teenagers were enjoying the fresh air and free snacks with similar childlike glee. We always had a great turnout making the three or four huge bags of candy disappear. By about 9 p.m. the doorbell fell silent, and we shut off the outside lights. Grandpa hoped there were a few treats left in the bucket, but I always put a few aside for him before the fun began. These memories are really sweet and although we now reside in Summerset and have literally no trick-or-treaters, it is sad that this holiday, which was a big deal for me as a kid, is stifled by the pandemic. Safety for our kids is imperative, and I was happy to see that there were options to make sure the holiday did not go by unnoticed. I was born in Brooklyn and Halloween was really safe the nine years I was there. We lived in a big brown brick apartment building and our destination for trick-or-treating was within the confines of that building. Most of the people in those apartments were my parents’ friends, and we got pennies or nickels for the UNICEF cartons and a piece of gum or candy for ourselves. Some gave us apples dipped in caramel or little bags with homemade popcorn. After we rang the doorbell or buzzer, we yelled “trick or treat” as if that was a great surprise to everyone who came to the door. Grateful for anything we got, at about 7 p.m., it was time to go home, say goodbye to my friends in the building and empty the pillowcase that my mom gave me to collect my bounty. Then she would give me a piece or two and put the rest away for future consumption. My dad would

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enjoy some but never fessed up to his after-hours pilfering. When we moved to the suburbs on Long Island, I was nine and again the safety of our small town made it acceptable to go out into the neighborhood and enjoy Halloween. The streets were bustling with cowboys, ghosts, cartoon characters and other homemade costumes. Some had hard plastic masks with an elastic string to hold it in place, until it snapped, and we always wore a jacket and gloves to combat the beginning of the cold weather. Why did it always seem like summer on Oct. 30 and get really cold the next night for Halloween? After filling another one of those pillowcases with candy, I would lug it home, spill it onto the kitchen table and return on the hunt for more. If my mom ran out of candy for trick-or-treaters, I offered her some of mine; there was a “you can use these” pile and a pile of “oh not these.” Then with that newly emptied sack, I would go to the houses I didn’t go to the first round and fill it up again. I remember going to some neighbors, lifting up my mask and announcing “it’s me under here!” Our wonder years in that small town left a bank of memories I will never forget or take for granted. The holidays started with Halloween in late October, then Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve; which were exciting as a kid in the ’50s and ’60s. We relished no school, lots of family time, more food than it seemed possible to consume, presents and the anticipation of a bright new beginning as the next year began. It was a time of childhood joy and not a care in the world. As I look back and smile, I also feel so sad for what we are all living through right now, especially our kids and our seniors. The holidays this year may not be the same, but we can try to make the best of our situation with phone calls, Zoom chats and small gatherings of family or friends. I am ever the optimist and look forward to next year when all of this nonsense is behind us and we can hug again. Stay safe and well. Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

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Mike Meyokovich is an Air Force veteran and East County resident who is a member of Brentwood’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10789

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As a member of Brentwood’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10789, he participates in fundraisers, serves disabled veterans and volunteers his time in the color guard. “He’s one of our most productive guys,” said Steve Todd, former VFW post commander. “We go work on veterans’ homes and disabled veterans’ homes for free and he brings all his electrical expertise and labor to the table.” Mike is the owner of M3 Electrical and uses his company to donate time and materials to veterans in need. He served in the Air Force from 1997-2001, deploying to Kuwait and Oman for operations Southern Watch and Desert Thunder. He worked as an engine mechanic on C130 airplanes. When he left the military, he began working as an ON THE COVER: Veteran Mike Meyokovich will be among the many who will be remembered and honored on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Meyokovich is an Air Force veteran who served from 1997-2001. Photo by Tony Kukulich

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electrician and started a family. He and his wife, Tess, have two daughters and live in East County. With his civilian life moving forward, Meyokovich began to look for a way to give back to his community and regain the camaraderie he missed in the military. He found the VFW and joined in 2014. “I wanted to connect with fellow vets and gain a support network and also wanted to give back to the community by volunteering and helping other vets out,” said Meyokovich. “The VFW is a good

– Mike Meyokovich, veteran asset to the post and his fellow veterans. “Mike is doing great work,” said Smith. “When he has time between his family and work life, he manages to fit in time to help veterans for free, either by doing service with electrical stuff or just being in the VFW and helping with things like the poppy drive and events ... he has a lot of dedication to this country and his community.” For more information on the Brentwood VFW Post 10789, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/vfw10789. For more information on M3 Electrical, Inc., call 925-789-9177 or email mikem@ m3electricalinc.com.

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leaving the military. Thomas, now 74, originally came from New York, where he participated in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1966, Thomas joined the army of his own volition, purposely signing on before he was drafted. “I decided to go in and make it my choice,” said Thomas. “That’s the way it was at that time. It was funny, when I got to basic training, I got my draft notice.” During his three years of military service, Thomas worked in a variety of jobs, including guard duty at the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) headquarters, where he was stationed when the Tet Offensive hit. With the end of his enlistment in 1969, Thomas went home to New York. He began a career in plastic molding, got married and had his daughter. Thomas eventually moved his family west and settled in California. He has lived in Brentwood since 2000. Thomas has been heavily involved with the Brentwood Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Roy Thomas is a local veteran who served in Vietnam with the army in 1966. He has been a member of the Brentwood Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post 10789 since 2006. (VFW) post 10789 since 2006. He serves as quartermaster, keeping the books for the VFW, filing tax forms and making sure all paperwork is “squared away.” He is also

the district commissioner for the scouting community, working with youth from both the Boy and Girl scouts who have achieved high ranks in their respective programs.

Thomas said he stays involved with the VFW because it is a patriotic organization that truly helps veterans. With 216 members on its roster, the post has many hands to help many vets and serves as a wonderful resource. “We have the relief fund, and the money we get from the poppies goes into that fund and it only helps veterans from our area,” said Thomas. “If we have a veteran that needs help, there’s the money to help them with ... I like the VFW because of what they do.” Steve Todd, past commander of the post 10789, said Thomas has been an incredible asset. “He’s been quartermaster for 15-plus years, and he’s done so much,” Todd said of Thomas. “He goes unsung and under the radar. He has done an awesome job as quartermaster. He really has it down to a science. He’s always there, volunteering for everything, and he has a big heart. He’s a great guy.” Thomas is currently writing his memoirs with the intent of recalling his story for his grandchildren and future generations. For more information on the Brentwood VFW Post 10789, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/vfw10789. To view a video, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia

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rentwood’s chapter of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) has been active for one

year and is working hard to grow its membership and service record. In just one year, the group has grown to 42 members. They are dedicated to preserving the well-being of local veterans and helping the community in any way they can. Matt Rabalais is one of the group’s founding members and its commander. “We are here to support veterans and their families,” Rabalais said. “Our mission in Brentwood is patriotism, community and veteran relations. Right now, most of our charitable work is in the community, letting people know who we are and that we are here.” Services offered by the SAL are support at funerals, participation at veteran and military events such as Memorial Day, and pitching in where needed. This year, that meant helping out the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Rotary Club with their food drive. “We’ve been helping with their food bank,” said Rabalais. “We are handing the boxes of food out, making sure traffic flows and people get their stuff, carrying stuff to the elderly’s homes – there are a lot that walk in, but some are homebound.” Olivia Alvarez is the City of Brentwood’s

recreation supervisor. She collaborated with Rabalais and the other SAL volunteers to distribute food collected by city and rotary volunteers. Alvarez explained the food bank was begun because so many people were impacted early in the pandemic and needed help. “The Sons of the American Legion are a great group to work with,” Alvarez said. “They care about their community. They just want to give back, and it shows. They are all very professional and friendly and easy to work with and you can tell they care . . . we could not have done what we did without their manpower.” In total, hundreds of seniors and residents were able to receive over 1,500 boxes of food. The SAL is a patriotic service organization formed in 1932. Its members are male descendants of those who served in the armed forces. Rabalais said Brentwood originally had a chartered group in 1934, but lost its charter when membership dropped. When a friend asked for help gathering the members for a new charter, Rabalais said he was all in. “I wasn’t in the military long enough to get my veterans status, so when I heard someone was starting the Sons, I was like yes,” Rabalais said. “I wanted to continue to serve my county and community in a way that was necessary for me and my beliefs.” For more information on SAL Squadron 202, email mpr7700@gmail.com, call 925-2065844 or visit the group’s Facebook page at Sons of the American Legion 202. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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he Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors honors veterans and invites the community to a

virtual live-stream of its Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. The social-distancing order of Sept. 14 prevents a public gathering to ensure public safety. The keynote speaker is a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Congressman Mike Thompson. Thompson served in combat with the U.S. Army as a

staff sergeant and platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He also served as an instructor at the Army’s Airborne School. The celebration event will also feature a color guard ceremony by De Anza High School JROTC, California Poet Bill Nelson, and guest speaker Mike Hoffschneider. Hoffschneider retired from Contra Costa County as a Veterans Service Representative on Oct. 1 and had over 43 years of combined federal and county public service. The public can watch the virtual live-stream at www.contracosta.ca.gov/6086 or www. contracostatv.org. The celebration will also broadcast live on Contra Costa Television (CCTV) channels: Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32.

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Veterans Day begins with Armistice Day Veterans Day is a byproduct of the end of World War I, when Germany and the Allied Nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ceasing fighting and establishing terms of peace. On November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the signing of the treaty, the first Armistice Day events were held. Armistice Day was initially a legal holiday to honor the end of World War I only, states History.com. The United States Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday starting in 1938. However, in 1954, after the country had been embroiled in both World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by renaming the commemoration “Veterans Day” to honor veterans of all wars. Veterans Day in October? According to Military.com, for a short

time, thanks to the Uniform Holiday Bill, which in 1968 established three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating national holidays on Mondays, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October — the first being October 25, 1971. However, many people did not agree with this decision, continuing to honor the holiday on the original date. In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed a new law that returned Veterans Day to November 11 beginning in 1978. Since then, parades, memorial events, volunteer efforts, and other celebrations revolving around veterans have been held on November 11. Veterans around the world Many countries, including the United States, celebrate veterans on or near November 11. America’s closest neighbor to the north, Canada, commemorates veterans on Remembrance Day (also November 11), as does the United Kingdom. Britain also has Remembrance Sunday, which is the second Sunday of November. Remembrance Day also is called Poppy Day, when people of the Commonwealth member-states wear a red poppy flower in honor of military members who have died in the line of duty. Paying tribute There are various ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Federal government closings, educational efforts in schools, parades, and visits to military hospitals or cemeteries may take place. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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ale Smith, Charles Immekus and Allan Perry, (left) all of the Veterans of Oakley, prepare to raise the flag during the dedication of a new 25’ flagpole in Oakley, Tuesday, Oct. 27. Vera Martinez, (right) president of the Rotary Club of Oakley, recites the Pledge of Allegiance. The Veterans of Oakley along with the Rotary Club of Oakley celebrated the event in a public ceremony that featured presentations from local officials and guests. The American Flagpole Company donated and installed the new pole. For more information on the Veterans of Oakley, call 925-783-0818. For Rotary Club of Oakley information, contact oakleyrotary@gmail.com or call, 925-323-7602. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia Photos by Tony Kukulich

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ilitary service in the United States was once more common than it

is today. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the draft for military service was ended in 1973, a point in time when 2.2 million men and women made up the country’s active military personnel. By 2018, the number had dipped below 1.3 million. The vast majority of people in countries where military service is not

compulsory will never serve in the military. But that does not mean non-military personnel do not appreciate the sacrifices service members and their families make. Service members and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures. Serve as a driver for veterans Unfortunately, many service members return from overseas missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veterans who can’t drive themselves. Such

a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker. Donate your airline miles Some disabled veterans receive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating certain types of injuries, which can make it difficult for their families to be there for them during their recoveries. By donating airline miles to military families, ordinary adults can ensure injured servicemen and -women can still see their families during difficult times in their lives. Access to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries.

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Sponsor a service dog A significant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for Heroes, an organization that places service dogs with veterans, has helped many veterans successfully cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a service dog through an organization such as Companions for Heroes, adults who want to help service members can provide an invaluable service to men and women fighting to regain their quality of life. There are many ways for ordinary citizens to show their support for the brave men and women who selflessly serve in the military. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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