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Residents trumpet Brentwood Holiday Parade and tree lighting BRENTWOOD If you missed the annual Holiday Parade last Saturday, you missed a great event put on by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by the City of Brentwood. Although the total number of entries (30) was down a bit, the quality of the floats, the number of fancy cars and the number of participants in each group were definitely bigger and better this year. The streets were lined with people all along the parade route and all the way up to the City Park. The tree lighting immediately following the parade was well received by the few thousand people who came to the park. All in all, everyone was excited to be out and be a part of the parade. It was a wonderful, fun-filled evening to start the holiday season with perfect weather. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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The Liberty High School marching band brought music to the Holiday Parade in downtown Brentwood as they made their way down First Street.

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REGIONAL Local food banks are working to meet every need they can this month, from special holiday dinners to gifts for their clients. The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is one of the area’s larger operations, serving approximately 250,000 people each month through direct donations and agency partners. Spokesperson Cassidie Bates said that number is 40% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. “That’s just our new baseline,” Bates said. “Some months has been as high as 270,000 or 300,000. Throughout the pandemic, it’s just been so high.” Bates said the food bank collects 50% Business............................................... 8B Calendar.............................................. 6B

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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano spokesperson Cassidie Bates percent of its operating budget for the year during the months of October, November and December, as many people open their hearts and wallets to give during the holidays. While she noted all donations are gratefully accepted, monetary donations are especially appreciated. “Monetary donations are the most effective because we are able to provide two meals for every $1 donated,” said Bates. “With the

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purchasing power of the food bank, we can purchase in bulk and really make those dollars stretch, so a monetary donation is really the best way to help.” The food bank gives food out directly to clients and works with over 250 agency partners to get food to those who need it. Many of the changes implemented at the beginning see Goodwill page 19A

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Three times the charm — Discovery Bay on parade by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Discovery Bay is home to three parades to ring in the holiday spirit every December. Each parade has its own special traditions. Parade of Lights – Dec. 4 First up is the 19th annual Parade of Lights and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 4. This year’s theme is “Back to the Future,” reminding those in the crowd to look ahead to the promise of the future. Co-sponsored by the Delta Sun Times and the Discovery Bay Lions Club, the Parade of Lights will wind its way from the Discovery Bay Marina to the Discovery Bay Shopping Center at the corner of Riverlake Road and Discovery Bay Boulevard. There, the festivities continue with treats passed out by local businesses and a tree-lighting ceremony. This year, parade-goers will have a treat waiting for them at the end of the route: a new tree purchased by funds raised through local sponsorships and ornament sales. “We raised $20,000 to purchase a new tree,” said Lisa Combs, owner of Uptown Trends in Discovery Bay. “There were a lot of great donations and sponsorships, so that’s been really nice. Some businesses and people have donated thousands each. It’s really been great.” Combs also sold ornaments through her shop to help raise funds for the tree,

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The annual Parade of Lights moves down Discovery Bay Boulevard in Discovery Bay in 2020. A full set of parades is set for this year. which will stand 23 feet tall with its lit star. The goal is to grow the tree each year by continuing to raise money and purchase more layers for the tree. When the tree-lighting ceremony began, it was conducted on a real tree. After the tree was cut down, the Lions Club made do with Christmas lights and a flagpole. Now the town will have a tree to gather round once more. “I am excited to see the town come together to celebrate the holidays,” said Parade captain Rick Pierce. “Each year, this event seems to bring out the spirit in everyone and kickstart the holiday season.”

The Parade of Lights will begin at the Discovery Bay Marina, 5901 Marina Road in Discovery Bay. It will roll down Marina Road to Willow Lake Road, then onto Riverlake and Sand Point roads, ending at the Discovery Bay Shopping Center. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting will commence at 7:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.tinyurl.com/dbparade. Lighted Boat Parade – Dec. 11 The week following the Parade of Lights, the Discovery Bay Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade will cruise through the town’s bays on Saturday, Dec. 11. Roger Boaz is heading up the boat parade

organization and said he already has 21 registrations. “I feel great about this year, it should be a good time,” Boaz said. “I think everyone is excited to get out and be back to normal. We have been restricted for a long time, but this is going to be great. The Yacht club will be following all (COVID-19) guidelines but it’s time to get back to the activities we missed out on.” The Lighted Boat Parade is hosted by the yacht club, but is open to the public. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Paradise,” and Boaz said he hopes to see many different interpretations of the theme. As they do each year, the yacht club will award first-, second- and thirdplace recognition to the top three boats in each of the three size categories – 25 feet and less, 26 to 39 feet, and 40 feet and up. The parade will be followed by a party at the yacht club, which is open to all participants. Participating boats will stage in Kellogg Creek, then begin cruising at 5 p.m. The parade is scheduled to end at about 7 p.m. For more information, or to register, visit www.dbyc.com, call 925-413-3646 or email roger@deltaautorepairs.com. Willow Lake Lighted Boat Parade – Dec. 18 Last, the Willow Lake Lighted Boat Parade will light up the night on Saturday, Dec. 18. This parade is open only to the residents of Willow Lake and includes a parade of pontoon boats decorated to cheer.

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Celebrate a family Christmas on the Farm East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum to host event on Dec. 5 The East Contra Costa Historical (ECCHS) Museum is hosting its first Christmas on the Farm, a family-oriented day of old-fashioned Christmas fun on Sunday, Dec.5, 11 a.m to dusk at the ECCHS Museum, 3890 Sellers Avenue, in Brentwood. ECCHS officials say the museum grounds will come alive with old-fashioned games for families to enjoy together,

festive music by local musicians, storytelling by the Friends of Brentwood Library and an opportunity to go on a ‘History Treasure Hunt’ where participants will find interesting items that celebrate local history. The opportunity to take family holiday photos at the buggy, fire engine or tractor will be available. Admission is free, but activity tickets can be purchased for children to cre-

ate special Christmas ornaments and decorate cookies, and for adults to create farmhouse-type Christmas décor with fresh greenery. There will also be the chance to have a silhouette cut of children for a gift for their grandparents. Locally handcrafted items, as well as crafts and collectible items from the Museum Mercantile, will also be available for purchase and a beautifully decorated,

pre-lit tree raffled off. Local food vendors will be available for refreshment. The day will end with a few Christmas carols and the ‘Lighting of the Windmill’ at dusk. Free parking will be available in the orchard next to the museum. For a full music schedule or more information, visit www.eastcontracostahistory.org.

1 dead, 2 injured in Vasco Road crash in Byron One person died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Vasco Road, south of Walnut Boulevard, in Byron on Nov. 25. A Ford F-350 with one occupant traveling northbound and a Toyota Corolla with two occupants travel-

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injuries. The Ford’s driver suffered major injuries and was also transported to the hospital, the CHP said. The CHP is investigating the cause of the crash, the agency said. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact the Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, at 925-646-4980.

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REGIONAL A 13-year-old Concord boy was arrested on Nov. 28 following a vehicle chase through Antioch that ended on Main Street in Oakley. The stolen vehicle that the boy was driving, which was spotted by po-

lice on L Street near Sycamore Drive in Antioch, led authorities through Antioch and into Oakley, according to a statement by Antioch police Nov. 28. After driving over the center median during the chase, the vehicle crashed into a decorative boulder in the Starbucks parking lot in the 2100 block of Main Street in Oakley.

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Brentwood Turkey Trot raises $50,000 for schools by Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD More than 1,000 people gathered in The Streets of Brentwood shopping complex Thanksgiving morning to make room for the dinners they would be enjoying later by participating in the 8th annual Brentwood Turkey Trot 5K run. “This is a fantastic fundraiser,” said Dana Eaton, the superintendent of the Brentwood Union School District and one of the event organizers. “Not only does it raise funds for multiple school districts — because it’s a joint effort between the Brentwood school district and the Liberty High School district — but it’s also something that’s healthy and good for everybody that participates.” The Nov. 25 race, which began at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the AMC movie theater, serves as an annual joint fundraiser for the Brentwood Union School District and the Liberty Union High School District to support their physical education and athletics programs. All of the profits from the event — roughly $50,000 for the 2021 run — are funneled back into the programs to fund things that the schools would not normally be able to afford through their traditional budgets, according to Eaton. For the elementary schools, this means investing in new equipment for activities like disc golf, while the high schools are able to buy new team uniforms and equipment

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such as pole vaulting gear that would be too expensive to replace otherwise. Since its inception, the Brentwood Turkey Trot has drawn in people from all over the far East Bay because the nearest similar event being in Walnut Creek. This year’s event had 1,515 entrants sign up, with 85 of those participating virtually. The route for the in-person Turkey Trot began in The Streets of Brentwood by the movie theater, snaking around through the shopping center before leading runners onto the surrounding streets, which were closed for the duration of the event. The first runner to complete the 3.1-mile course was Dylan Baptista of Brentwood with a time of 16 minutes and 12 seconds. Behind him were Wyatt Erickson of Oakley and Calvin Richey of Brentwood. Jiana Cortero of Oakley was the first female finisher in 18:35. “The Turkey Trot has very quickly become a Brentwood Thanksgiving tradition for families,” Eric Volta of the Liberty Union High School District wrote on the event’s website. “ It is the perfect fundraising activity being that it is a fun and healthy family activity that raises money for fun and healthy activities for students.” More information about the Brentwood Turkey Trot, including the full results of the 2021 event, can be found at www.brentwoodturkeytrot.org To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows

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Editor: The joy and light of Chanukah is spread throughout East Contra Costa County. Thanks to Chabad of the Delta, there are 5 large 9-foot-tall Menorahs spread through town! The Menorah is a symbol of religious freedom and a symbol of light for all people. The story of Chanukah is the miracle of how a small group was able to defend themselves against the ancient Greeks, a worldwide superpower at the time, who were suppressing the practice of religion. We are grateful to live in the United States, where we all have the right to practice our religion without fear! The public display of a Menorah reminds us to make this world a better and brighter place. Rabbi Peretz and Mashie Goldshmid, directors of the Chabad of the Delta Jewish Center, invite you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with Chabad of the Delta and our surrounding communities as we light the grand Menorah on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. at City Park in front of Brentwood City Hall. Bring the family. There will be activities to delight all ages. Some highlights of this fun event include Chinese acrobatic performance by Red Panda Acrobats, Saul Kaye Jewish Blues Musical entertainment, live wood dreidel carving, Chanukah doughnuts, latkes, chocolate Gelt, and Chanukah crafts. Mashie Goldshmid East Contra Costa County

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Editor: With some semblance of normalcy returning to our lives here in the U.S., there was much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We have watched millions of people across the world struggle during this pandemic. One positive to it all is that this pandemic has allowed me to dive deeper into my faith as an Ahmadi Muslim. My faith has allowed me to recognize the blessings God has given us and be thankful for our health, warm home, and food to nourish our bodies. God says in the Holy Quran, ‘… If you are grateful, I will, surely, bestow more favours on you;’ (14:8). While all praises are due to God, we must not forget to show our thankfulness and gratitude to those around us. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) once said, “One who is not grateful to people is also not grateful to God.” In his Friday Sermon of August 6, 2010 the worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, further emphasized this point stating, “... thankfulness is the right of any person who has done any favour to us and it is the way of the servants of the Gracious God to practice it.” As we gather with our loved ones this Thanksgiving and the holiday season, may we remember to give thanks for all that we have been blessed with and remember to show our gratitude to those around us. Faiza Ahmed Pittsburg

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Youth green activists take Another place for students to expand action to end oil drilling their horizons Brentwood Library’s used bookstore offers affordable choice for youth readers Filled with endless resources, exciting books, and a quiet place to study, the Brentwood Library offers another unique opportunity for youth readers: a used book shop. Located on the outh second writer floor of the library, the used book shop offers a variety of books at a cheaper price compared to other stores. For readers who are quick to finish the newest novel, the

second-floor shop offers an affordable solution to those looking for new books at a lower cost. Affordable books are not only convenient, but essential to widening opportunities for students across Brentwood. “Books are a gateway to knowledge. By making them affordable, it gives many people an opportunity to learn,” explained Yzabella Reyes, a senior at Heritage High School. Not only does the used book shop support student readers, the funds are used to expand the library’s resources including books and additional resources available at the local library. By supporting the used book store, one also supports the community library. To donate used books and materials, call (925) 513-9414 to make an appointment. – Olivia Johnson is a senior at Heritage High School

Brentwood youth, fearful of the city’s environmental future and its possible healthconcerns, join the county-wide movement against municipal oil and gas drilling. From petitions to public comment, youth are taking direct action to have their voices heard by the county. Through their club, outh Project Climate, high writer school seniors Selam Asfaw and Alexi Lindeman aim to spread the movement to their community and fellow Heritage students. Project Climate, a club started at Heritage High School, has worked in the community in the past to educate youth about climate-related issues. “Last year, we did elementary school presentations that targeted schools in the county,” said Olivia Johnson, Project Climate secretary. “We used interactive activities and Powerpoints to educate elementary schoolers about climate change. It was so fun to see volunteers work together to work with the local youth in an engaging way.” Project Climate’s work is not over as they continue to work on the oil drilling petition. During their school lunch, they, alongside other members in the club, set up a table educating other students on the harmful impacts of oil drilling and urging their peers to sign the Sunflower Alliance’s petition

against such practices. Sunflower Alliance is a Contra Costa County organization that is against oil and gas drilling to protect clean air for future generations, according to its website. In fact, Project Climate members, throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, have dedicated themselves to inspiring not only their high school peers but the next generation of environmentalists. “Although we, the youth, cannot directly vote, it is important to unequivocally announce our reservations about the proposed drilling act,” Asfaw said. “By voicing our opinions, we lead the way for a sustainable future and become a catalyst for change.” By promoting a petition, working alongside the Sunflower Alliance, youth activists are using their connections across schools to take a stance against oil drilling. “If we don’t want to live in a community polluted by oil or a world withering from anthropogenic climate change, people including the youth must actively work towards and shape the community that they want to live in,” Lindeman said. Activists both from Project Climate and other climate groups around the county are leading the fight against the oil industry, inspiring other youth in the community to take action. For more information, visit https://bit ly/3FYNpWb. – Ysaach Habon

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Oakley native stars on world stage by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

It’s hard to say who had it the hardest when Oakley native Ruben Padilla traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2021 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in mid-November — Padilla or his family. While the 20-year-old Padilla was competing on the world stage, his blearyeyed, sleep-deprived family was home in Oakley following all the action live, despite the 12-hour time difference. Padilla’s medal-winning performance made it worthwhile for all. Padilla snagged a bronze medal in the individual double mini trampoline competition and a silver medal as a member of the USA all-around competition squad. “The whole competition was just really great,” said Padilla. Padilla’s mother, Nelia, agreed — even after five all-nighters trying to keep up with the around-the-clock action. “I have gotten better when watching Ruben,” Nelia said. “I used to be so stressed out that my watch would tell me to breathe. I just couldn’t breathe when

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Ruben Padilla, seen here at an earlier competition, recently won a bronze medal in the individual double mini trampoline competition at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships. Ruben was competing. But now that I know I have hazard life insurance on myself, I am breathing now.” Padilla finished just 2.5 points behind gold medal winner Vasilii Makarskii of the

Russian national team in the individual double mini trampoline competition, and 0.2 points behind Portugal’s silver medalist Diogo Cabral. The USA all-around team finished just a point out of first to the

Russian national team. Padilla was also a member of the team that finished fourth in the double mini trampoline, with Alexander Renkert and Changamire Anderson, and sixth in the synchronized trampoline event, with teammate Cody Gesuelli. Participants are judged on execution (how clean his routine is); horizontal displacement (how close they stay to the middle of the trampoline) and time of flight (how high they jump). “My goal for the competition was really just to go there, do my routines and just enjoy it,” said Padilla. “That’s all I really wanted, so to come home with two medals is awesome.” Padilla said he not only had to acclimate to the 12-hour time difference during his two-week stay in the southwest Asia region, which included a preparation camp and four days of competition, but he also had to adjust to the gym equipment being unusually elevated. “I kind of messed up, but I still brought home a bronze medal, so I can’t complain,” Padilla said. “I didn’t do the routines that I wanted to. I had an off see Trampoline page 14A

BVAL runners finish in top half at state meet by Michael Dixon Correspondent

A trio of Bay Valley Athletic League stars were among the best cross country runners in the state gathered at Fresno’s Woodward Park on Saturday, Nov. 27 for the California Interscholastic Federation Cross Country State Championship meet. A pair of Heritage seniors from the Patriots BVAL championship winning squad -- Dominic Depiero and James Woolery -- were in the field for the Division II boys race. Meanwhile, Rylee Guinn, a junior on Liberty’s league championship girls team, ran in her race. All three BVAL runners finished in the top half of their respective races. Depiero was the highest finisher of the three. He crossed the finish line in 16:10, finishing 43rd in the 188-person race. “For the most part, I’m happy with how I ran,” Depiero said. “I do feel as though I could have ran a little faster. But with everything taken into account and what kind of a case it was, the fact that I was able to keep up and stay with the big guys makes me happy with how I ran.” Woolery also finished in the top half of the field. His time of 16:19 ranked 59th. Woolery said that he felt his time could have been better. But at the same time, he also acknowledged fatigue that naturally set in at the end of a long season.

“I think that overall I could have gone faster,” Woolery said. “But my legs are sore from the season. So I’m just kind of burnt out.” Both of the Patriots noted their nervousness before the race. Woolery said that a lot of his nerves came in when he saw how nervous his teammate was. Depiero acknowledged that he was anxious in the moments before the race. But as soon as it started, he was fine. “Before the race, I almost threw up -I had a bunch of nerves surging through me,” Depiero said. “At that point, I was on the starting line. But as soon as they shot that gun, I felt calm. As soon as they shot that gun and started the race, I didn’t feel any nerves.” Guinn ran her race in 19:32, which was 73rd out of 189 finishers and 190 entries. As was the case with the Patriots runners, Guinn was racing the Woodward Park trail for the first time. That contributed to a slow start, which caused her to get bunched in with the pack in the early part of the race, she said. “It was a really rough race for me,” Guinn said. “I didn’t do as well as I wanted. I had a rough start and got caught in a pack of runners.” “I think racing the course this year, I’ll be ready to do it next year,” she added. “And hopefully I’ll be there with the rest of my team, too.”

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Heritage’s James Woolery, seen here at a race this season, was one of three Bay Valley Athletic League runners to compete in the California Interscholastic Federation Cross Country State Championship meet last weekend. 2 local high school runners in Nike Regionals Dec. 4. Junior Rylee Guinn of the Liberty High School cross country team will have to wait until next year to get a chance to run at Woodward Park in Fresno in the state championship meet again, but she won’t have to wait nearly that long to run there soon. Guinn, along with Dominic Depiero of Heritage High, will be back in Fresno for the Nike Cross Country Regionals California on Saturday, Dec. 4 on the same trail as the CIF State Championship.

Runners being fatigued is a natural byproduct of being at the end of the season. This particular season, that was even more of a factor. While there was a cross country season during the 2020-21 school year, it was abbreviated. Nearly all of the schedule was dual meets against league opponents. This season, those dual meets were all on the schedule -- usually during the week. But in addition to those, invitational races were usually held on weekends. “It was kind of weird going back to the regular cross country season,” Woolery said. “Going to invitationals was kind of hard. We had to learn to taper again. But I think we adapted pretty quickly. Before the season, it was kind of hard staying in shape. I want to thank (former Liberty coach) Eric Morford for helping us stay in shape.” Throughout the season, the Liberty team was grieving the loss of teammate Matias Rogers, who would have been a junior on the Lions team this year but was killed in a car accident in June. That extended across town to Heritage’s team, as well. Prior to the state championship race, as well as all the others, Depiero and Woolery reminded each other who the race and season were for. “That season was in dedication to my late, great friend Matias,” Depiero said. “Me and James dedicated the season to him. Before every race, we look at each other and say, ‘who is this for?’ and say his name.”

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Pittsburg High wins North Coast Section Division 1 title First Bay Valley Athletic League football team to win North Coast Section title since Liberty in 2017

and it’s led up to this moment,” Aguilar said. “It feels great to be that quarterback that brought their team to NCS and won.” Yet, it seemed like Aguilar had rehearsed this before many times. After Clayton Valley took a 3-0 lead with a Shane Nelson field goal, Aguilar fired back the next drive and culminated with a 16-yard touchdown pass to Rasid Williams to put the Pirates ahead 7-3. For the game, Aguilar was 21-26 for 206 yards. Nelson nailed another 37-yard field goal to cut Pittsburg’s lead 7-6. Next drive, Aguilar connected with Williams again – this time for 22 yards – to increase the Pirates’ lead to 14-6 at halftime. Aguilar completed the trifecta in the third quarter by finding Zack Card in the end zone. Pittsburg led 21-6 with 5:05 left in the third quarter. Kai Green ran it in for a 33-yard touchdown to add some insurance for Pittsburg. Clayton Valley scored in the closing minutes of the game but Pittsburg held on to win 28-14. The Pirates will travel to Bakersfield College to play Liberty-Bakersfield on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. in the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Regional Division 1-A game. The winner of the game will play the winner of Serra (Gardena) and Long Beach Poly in the Division 1-A state title game at 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo.

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Pittsburg High School football coach Victor Galli was impressed with the way his team celebrated after winning the North Coast Section Division I championship 28-14 over Clayton Valley on Nov. 26. After all, it had been 30 years since the Pirates won an NCS crown. “We’ve been on the other end of the ceremonies and watching somebody else get the pennant and medals and all that,” Galli said. “First time in my 20 years, it feels great. It’s just a testament to my great coaching staff and crew.” For Galli, it’s been a long time coming. He’s been at the helm for the Pirates for two decades, but his family has been rooted in Pittsburg for generations. Galli was born right across the street from Pittsburg High School at the old community hospital, which used to sit on the corner of School Street and Harbor Avenue. Pictures of some of his family

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The Pittsburg football team celebrates after winning the North Coast Section Division 1 title over Clayton Valley Charter last week. members can be found at the Pittsburg Historical Museum. A small town that housed many blue-collar residents working at the steel mill or out in the Delta waters has always maintained a rich tradition of Pirate football. “There’s a lot of pride in this program and it’s nice to hold up an NCS Division 1 title,” Galli said. “Hope we can represent and still do good things.” The Pirates were banged up heading into the championship game against the Ugly Eagles. Quarterback Jaden Ra-

shada did not suit up for Pittsburg so he could nurse a hamstring injury and wide receiver Khai Taylor was ruled out with a concussion. Stepping in for Rashada was Christian Aguilar – the younger brother of former Freedom quarterback Joey Aguilar. Growing up in Pittsburg, suiting up for the orange and black was something he always dreamed of. But he didn’t imagine his first start would be in the NCS Division 1 championship game. “You know, I’ve always been a Pirate

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bounce. What that means is basically I was not where I wanted to be to set up correctly on my next still, so I had to change my routine in a split second. It still worked out.” Padilla’s coach, Sven Nielsen, said he was generally pleased with the outcome. “He was successful, he did what he needed to do and hit his passes, and I am proud of the outcome,” said Nielsen. For Padilla, the event served as yet another stepping stone in his goal to reach the Olympics. He burst onto the gymnastics scene as a 5-year-old who couldn’t resist using household furniture as his equipment. He joined the U.S. Gymnastics national

team when he was 14, and three years later relocated to Utah to train with Wasatch Trampoline & Tumbling in Draper, where he remains when not competing — honing his skills an average of 15 hours a week. The relentless dedication to his sport, which includes competing in an average of 10 events per year, has garnered him at least 30 top-three finishes, dating to 2014, according to his official USA Gymnastics profile page. But he knows there is still work to do, especially if the Olympics are the goal. Padilla said this week that he’s focused on increasing the difficulty of his routines; improving his consistency; and learning to quickly adapt to competition

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The next Summer Olympics are in 2024. Prospective Olympic team members gain a slot on the Olympic team by earning points based on select competition performances, or rising above the competition at the Olympic trials. For now, Padilla is focused on the present. Next up on the competition circuit is a local event in January, followed by a possible World Cup appearance back in Azerbaijan in February. U.S. Gymnastics officials have not named a World Cup team for that event. “It’s definitely a dream,” Padilla said. “I never really thought I would reach this point.”

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East County holiday happenings EVENTS Saturday, Dec. 4 City of Oakley Christmas tree lighting

The City of Oakley is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St.. The event will serve as the kick-off to the holiday season with a family-friendly affair. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center Plaza will be adorned with lights and Christmas decorations. There will be free cookies and cocoa, arts and crafts for the children, live entertainment and more. Santa Claus will also be making a special visit. Nonprofit groups will be on site to give out information about the free or low-cost services they offer in Oakley as well as activities, crafts or giveaways. There will also be several performances from local groups throughout the event. The crowd will gather around the new Christmas tree near the Veterans Memorial to watch the lights turn on at approximately 6 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925-625-7041 or email: hicks@ ci.oakley.ca.us.

Discovery Bay Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting ceremony

Discovery Bay’s 19th annual Parade of Lights and tree lighting ceremony will be held on Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Marina , 5901 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay. The tree lighting is expected to commence at 7:45 p.m. For complete information, visit https:// bit.ly/31f5LmW.

Holiday Delights Sip-and-Shop The nonprofit Celebrate Antioch Foundation will host a Holiday Delights Celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 in downtown Antioch. A sip-and-shop craft faire with live music and wine is scheduled for 1 to 4:45 p.m., with a parade following until 6 p.m. A tree lighting and visit from Santa will follow the parade. For more information, visit celebrateantioch.org.

Sunday, Dec. 5 Car Parade and Menorah Lighting on Chanukah

The Chabad of the Delta will Spread the light of Chanukah around town on Dec. 5. A Chanukah Festival at Brentwood City Park, featuring latkes, doughnuts, games and more, will commence at 4:50 p.m. The Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the park. A car parade will precede the parade. For complete information, visit https://bit.ly/3qrJc8P.

East Contra Costa Historical Society Christmas on the Farm

Enjoy a day of old-fashioned Christmas activities for young and old alike from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the East Contra Costa Historical Society, 3890 Sellers Ave., in Brentwood. The event will feature entertainment, crafts and relaxing time around a fire pit with friends and family. Admission is free, but tickets can be purchased for craft activities. The event will end with the the Lighting of the Windmill and Christmas songs. For more information, visit https:// eastcontracostahistory.org.

Saturday, Dec. 11 Discovery Bay Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade will cruise through the town’s bays on Saturday, Dec. 11. Participating boats will stage in Kellogg Creek, then begin cruising at 5 p.m. The parade is scheduled to end at approximately 7 p.m. For more information, or to register, visit www. dbyc.com, call 925-413-3646 or email roger@deltaautorepairs.com.

Kiwanis Club of the Delta-43rd Annual Holiday Run and Walk

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta from Antioch, former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, East Bay Regional Park District and the city of Antioch present The Holiday Run and Walk for Health at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch. The run will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. For more information, visit http:// holidayrunandwalk.org.

CHARITY DRIVES Senior Holiday Card Campaign The city of Brentwood is seeking donations of handmade or storebought cards to senior residents. To participate, make one by hand or purchase a holiday card and deliver it to the drop box at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., by Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. Do not include a return address or name on the envelope. Seniors interested in receiving a card can pre-register to receive one by visiting Brentwoodca.gov or calling 925-516-5444.

Adopt-a-Senior program

The city of Brentwood is collaborating with local nonprofits for an adopta-senior program. All donations are made through the nonprofit BrentwoodSTRONG and can be taxdeductible. When you choose to adopt a senior, you are agreeing to purchase items from a wish list provided by your senior for a total sponsorship valued at $75. All participants have to do is donate and officials will take care of the rest. All donations will be used to purchase items from senior wish lists. Donations, however big or small, are guaranteed to lift the spirits of a senior, according to officials. All gifts and donations must be made by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6. Donation checks made payable to Brentwoodstrong may be dropped off at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center at 193 Griffith Lane in Brentwood. Seniors are being selected from Brown Bag, Meals on Wheels, or Costa Cafe. All participant information will be kept confidential and the “adoptions” are anonymous. If you are interested in being adopted, call 925-516-5368 or email oalvarez@brentwoodca.gov. For more information or to donate, visit https:// bit.ly/3ndoszS.

Bethel Island nonprofit toy, coat drive

With the holidays upon us, the nonprofit Bethel Island Children’s Support organization is seeking donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children and also coat donations with tags still attached. The group

aims to support children in Bethel lsland with events and goods that will enrich their lives, promote positive self-esteem, unite the community and instill a spirit of giving and volunteering. Monetary donations are also accepted. For complete information on how to donate, visit http://bethelislandchildren.org.

ONGOING EVENTS Oakley home decorating contest

Oakley residents are encouraged to participate in the Oakley Hometown Holiday Decorating Contest. Residents are invited to decorate their homes by Thursday, Dec. 9. Decorations installed by a professional service will not be eligible. The contest is open to any home within the city of Oakley limits. The contest is limited to the exterior front yard and roof only. Entries will be posted online for public vote. This year, the city will accept video submissions, or a single photo. Entrants must submit a download link, and videos must be one minute or less in length. The entry deadline is Thursday, Dec. 9 and the winner will be announced on Friday, Dec. 17. For details and entry form, visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us/recreation/ hometowndecoratingcontest/

Oakley seeks letters to Santa

The city of Oakley’s North Pole mailboxes are back for another year. Now through Monday, Dec. 6, residents are encouraged to drop off your letter to Santa with a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the city’s elves will make sure Santa sends a reply before Christmas. Santa’s mailboxes are located at the Oakley Recreation Center (1250 O’Hara Ave.) and Oakley City Hall (3231 Main St.). The Recreation Center is open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed the first and third Friday). City Hall is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon, closed on Fridays. The mailbox will also be available at the Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Oakley Civic Center Park beginning at 4 p.m. Everyone is limited to one response per family. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

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CITY NOTICES ORDINANCE 1028 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ADDING CHAPTER 17.635 (“EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE FUNDING”) AND CHAPTER 17.636 (“CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT SERVICE FUNDING”) TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 9th day of November 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodríguez, NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Bryant RECUSED: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 16th day of November 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodríguez, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87165 Publish Dates: 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 3, 2021. ORDINANCE 1029 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 2.64 OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO POET LAUREATES TO ADD THE POSITION OF YOUTH POET LAUREATE. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 16th day of November 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodríguez, Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87166 Publish Dates: December 3, 2021.

CITY NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006227 The name of the business(es): Artistryy Events Located at: 2768 Minta Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carmen Maria Candelario. 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: Carmen Maria Candelario-General Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 19, 2026 Antioch

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Press No. 06-1617 87105 Publish to transact business under the fictidates: November 19, 26, December tious business name or names listed 3, 10, 2021. above on 3/15/2021. Signature of registrant: Steve Cordova. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-2021-0006275 The name November 24, 2021 by Deputy Clerk of the business(es): Lyfe Lessons Expires 11/23/2026 Antioch Press Shop Located at: 4464 Lone Tree No. 06-1617 87154 Publish dates: Way Ste 2049 In: Antioch, CA 94531, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ansar - Juju El MuhamNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE mad. This business is conducted by: Self-storage unit contents of the An Individual. The registrant com- following customers containing menced to transact business under household and other goods will be the fictitious business name or sold for cash by CubeSmart to satnames listed above on 8/16/2021. isfy a lien on December 09, 2021 Signature of registrant: Ansar-Juju at approx. 01:30 PM at CubeSmart El Muhammad. This statement was #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Anfiled with the County Clerk of Contra tioch CA 94509, (925)526-4580 : Costa County on: October 25, 2021 Frank Dikes, Tawnymyra E Garrison, by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/24/2026 Leonard Essley, Sandra Cox, Marisha Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87096 Cervantes, Brandi L Crittenden, ChrisPublish dates: November 19, 26, topher Williams, Joseph Garcia CarDecember 3, 10, 2021. lucci, Misha Peterson. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87117 Publish Dates: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS November 26, December 3, 2021. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006450 The name NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the business(es): Jewelry Cen- Self-storage unit contents of the folter Located at: 2550 Somersville lowing customers containing houseRoad, K05 In: Antioch, CA 94509, hold and other goods will be sold for is hereby registered by the follow- cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien ing owner(s): Albert Halder. This on December 16, 2021 at approx. business is conducted by: An Indi- 01:30 PM at CubeSmart #5975, vidual. The registrant commenced 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA to transact business under the ficti- 94509, (925)526-4580: Virginia tious business name or names listed Hameister, Bryan Erickson, Maabove on 9/1/2021. Signature of lia Sanders, Davis Spears, David registrant: Albert Halder - Owner. Stewart, Sabrina Brooner, ThomThis statement was filed with the as Lee, Terry Edwards, Brian Doss County Clerk of Contra Costa County DeDeaux, Andrea L Pitts, Loreen on: November 2, 2021 by Deputy Hardie, Judy Iudice, Joseph Tyler, Clerk Expires 11/1/2026 Antioch Carole Rae Sparlin, Sara MartiPress No. 06-1617 87128 Publish nez, Kimberly C Saunders, Debdates: November 26, December 3, bie Mueller. 10, 17, 2021. Antioch Press. No. 06-1617 87151 Publish Dates: December 3, 10, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE File No. F-2021-0006525 The name of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the the business(es): King’s Ice Cream undersigned intends to sell the perLLC Located at: 1810 Tioga Pass Court sonal property described below to In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby reg- enforce a lien imposed on said propistered by the following owner(s): erty pursuant to Sections 21700King’s Ice Cream LLC. This business 21716 of the Business & Professions is conducted by: A Limited Liability Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Company, State of Organization: CA. Section 535 of the Penal Code and The registrant commenced to transact provisions of the Civil Code. The unbusiness under the fictitious business dersigned will sell at public sale by name or names listed above on N/A. competitive bidding on or after DeSignature of registrant: Darren Daniel cember 17th 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Williams-Owner CEO. This statement using an online auction at www. was filed with the County Clerk of storagetreasures.com where said Contra Costa County on: November 4, property has been stored and which 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires Novem- are located at Town Centre Self Storber 3, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 age 345 Town Centre Terrace Brent87100 Publish dates: November 26, wood, CA 94513 Property to be December 3, 10, 17, 2021. sold as follows: misc. household goods, misc. car parts, personal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS items, furniture, clothing, toys, NAME STATEMENT and or business fixtures belongFile No. F-2021-0006638 The ing to the following: name of the business: Shirley’s Tenant Name Unit No. Closet & Moore Located at: 504 Irv Jones D718 W 2nd St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is Israel Rios D903 hereby registered by the following Sale subject to cancellation in the owner(s): Shirley’s Closet & Moore event of settlement between owner LLC. This business is conducted by: and obligated party. Brentwood A Limited Liability Company, State Press No. 02-1273 87161 Publish of Organization: CA. The registrant Dates: December 3, 10, 2021. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or names listed above on N/A. SigNAME STATEMENT nature of registrant: Mary Walker File No. F-2021-00006645 The name - CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This of the business(es): Crunchies and statement was filed with the County Munchies Located at: 501 Montana Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is November 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk hereby registered by the followExpires 11/11/2026 Antioch Press ing owner(s): 1. Heather Kirby. 2. No. 06-1617 87095 Publish dates: Alysse Ducummon. This business is November 19, 26, December 3, 10, conducted by: A General Partner2021. ship. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name or names listed NAME STATEMENT above on 11-10-2021. Signature File No. F-2021-0006844 The name of registrant: Heather Kirby. This of the business: Environmental statement was filed with the County Junk Removal Located at: 2735 Clerk of Contra Costa County on: San Elijo Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, November 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk is hereby registered by the follow- Expires 11/11/2026 Brentwood ing owner(s): Steve Cordova. This Press No. 02-1273 87136 Publish business is conducted by: An Indi- dates: November 26, December 3, vidual. The registrant commenced 10, 17, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006276 The name of the business(es): Brentwood Pet Resort Located at: 600 Concord Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luxury Pet Resort 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 10-20-21. Signature of registrant: Karmuwala, LLC By and Through It’s Member Mandeep Sandhu, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 24, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87007 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021

fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dillon Marks. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/27/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1276 87131 Publish dates: November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021.

2. Uplifting Memories LLC Located at: 2109 Prestwick Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Diana Lynn Dobbie. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/23/2012. Signature of registrant: Diana L. Dobbie Schoonover - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87159 Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006598 The name of the business(es): JTS Enterprises Located at: 960 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505-9460, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John T Stevens. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2021. Signature of registrant: John T Stevens. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/9/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87097 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006277 The name of the business(es): Lone Tree Animal Care Located at: 6800 Lone Tree In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lone Tree Animal Hospital LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-21-2021. Signature of registrant: Mandeep Sandhu, Manager of Lone Tree Animal Hospital LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 24, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87009 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006387 The name of the business(es): Bob’s Roasted Coffee Located at: 470 Gristmill Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Brown. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-6-2021. Signature of registrant: Robert Brown. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires October 28, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87138 Publish dates: November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006421 The name of the business(es): Alpha/ Omega Located at: 49 Sycamore Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eric Morris. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Eric Morris. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/31/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 87098 Publish dates: November 19, File No. F-2021-0006299 The name of 26, December 3, 10, 2021. the business(es): MARCHI SMITH & LEVIN Located at: 1160 Brickyard Cove FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Rd., Ste. 104 In: Richmond, CA 94801, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-2021-0006447 The name owner: David Levin . This business is of the business: Cascara Canyon conducted by: An Individual. The regis- Apartments Located at: 720 Shell trant commenced to transact business Ave In: Martinez, CA 94553, is under the fictitious business name or hereby registered by the following names listed above on 10/8/2021. Sig- owner(s): 720 Shell Ave., LLC This nature of registrant: David Levin. This business is conducted by: A Limited statement was filed with the County Liability Company, State of OrganizaClerk of Contra Costa County on: Octo- tion: CA. The registrant commenced ber 25, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires to transact business under the ficti10/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02- tious business name or names listed 1273 87037 Publish dates: November above on 10/18/2021. Signature of 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021. registrant: Matt Yelland-CFO (Chief Financial Officer). This statement was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS filed with the County Clerk of Contra NAME STATEMENT Costa County on: November 2, 2021 File No. F-2021-0006309 The name by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/1/2026 of the business(es): Attorney’s Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87092 Record Retrieval & Copy Service Publish dates: November 19, 26, DeLocated at: 1709 Cosmos Court In: cember 3, 10, 2021. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jill Emily Jamerson. 2. Donald Corbin NAME STATEMENT Jamerson. This business is conduct- File No. F-2021-0006479 The name ed by: A General Partnership. The of the business(es): Tashas Cookregistrant commenced to transact ies LLC Located at: 432 Superior business under the fictitious busi- Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is ness name or names listed above on hereby registered by the follow9-8-2008. Signature of registrant: ing owner(s): Tashas Cookies LLC. Jill Emily Jamerson, Donald Corbin This business is conducted by: A Jamerson. This statement was filed Limited Liability Comapnay, State with the County Clerk of Contra of Organization: CA. The registrant Costa County on: October 26, 2021 commenced to transact business by Deputy Clerk Expires October 25, under the fictitious business name 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 or names listed above on 11/1/2021. 87002 Publish dates: November 12, Signature of registrant: Tasha Ghig19, 26, December 3, 2021. geri, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Costa County on: November 3, 2021 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy Clerk Expires November File No. F-2021-0006369 The name 2, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 002of the business: Prezidential 1273 87102 Publish dates: NovemProducts Located at: 367 Fletcher ber 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021. Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the followFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing owner(s): Dillon Marks. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by: An Indi- File No. F-2021-0006500 The name vidual. The registrant commenced of the business: to transact business under the 1. Uplifting Memories

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006507 The name of the business(es): NSTest Equipment Located at: 745 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nanette Throne. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Nanette Throne. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87036 Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006609 The name of the business(es): Sunborne Nursery Located at: 2206 Central Street In: Richmond, CA 94801, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Goldman Enterprises. 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 12-23-2008. Signature of registrant: Eli Goldman, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 9, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 87101 Publish dates: November 26, File No. F-2021-0006513 The name December 3, 10, 17, 2021. of the business(es): ATCO TOWING & RECOVERY Located at: 2655 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Cloverdale Ave, Suite R In: Concord, NAME STATEMENT CA 94518, is hereby registered by File No. F-2021-0006610 The name the following owner(s): ATCO TOW of the business(es): Tri City Express INC. This business is conducted by: A Lube Located at: 6945 Lone Tree Corporation, State of Incorporation: Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is CA. The registrant commenced to hereby registered by the following transact business under the fictitious owner(s): Brentwood Auto Spa, business name or names listed above Inc. This business is conducted by: on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gary A Corporation, State of IncorporaFernandes, President. This statement tion: CA. The registrant commenced was filed with the County Clerk of to transact business under the fictiContra Costa County on: November tious business name or names listed 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires above on 1-14-2016. Signature of 11/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02- registrant: Steve Matijevich-Vice 1273 87132 Publish dates: Novem- President. This statement was filed ber 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021. with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2021 by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Deputy Clerk Expires November 9, NAME STATEMENT 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2021-0006539 The name of 87135 Publish dates: November 26, the business(es): Living Xpressionz December 3, 10, 17, 2021. Located at: 2710 Crow Canyon Road, #1015 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner(s): 1. Dennis Mampra 2. Shanas File No. F-2021-0006656 The name Dennis This business is conducted by: of the business: A Married Couple. The registrant com- 1. Nanny Belle menced to transact business under 2. Storybook Scrunchies the fictitious business name or names 3. Dear Sixteen-Year-Old Me listed above on 8-24-2021. Signature 4. Just Stick A Fork In It of registrant: Dennis Mampra-Owner. Located at: 713 Revenna Way In: This statement was filed with the Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby County Clerk of Contra Costa County registered by the following owner: on: November 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Chanelle T. Molina Collective LLC. Expires 11/4/2026 Brentwood Press This business is conducted by: A No. 02-1273 87133 Publish dates: No- Limited Liability Company, State vember 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021. of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT or names listed above on N/A. SigFile No. F-2021-0006544 The name of nature of registrant: Chanelle T. Mothe business(es): Super Slice Pizza lina - CEO (Chief Executive Officer). Located at: 10180 San Pablo Ave In: El This statement was filed with the Cerrito, CA 94530, is hereby registered County Clerk of Contra Costa County by the following owner(s): Elite Invest- on: November 15, 2021 by Deputy ments Association LLC. This business Clerk Expires 11/14/2026 Brentis conducted by: A Limited Liability wood Press No. 02-1273 87163 Company, State of Organization: CA. Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, The registrant commenced to transact 24, 2021. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. We can help Signature of registrant: Omar Esmawith all your tyar, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk legal of Contra Costa County on: November publication 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires needs! 11/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87114 Publish dates: November 634-1441x142 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006705 The name of the business(es): Lydia’s Soap Located at: 2117 Bamboo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tiffany Stewart. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2021. Signature of registrant: Tiffany Stewart. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/16/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 87168 Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

above on 11/22/2021. Signature of registrant: Debra Abeyta - Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/21/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87173 Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

Tashi Page Sharp-Jordan- Oliver Rubenjr Hernandez Richard Lopez Anjannette Blair Tiffany Hall All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: Nov. 26th & Dec. 3th 2021. Brentwood Press No. 021273 87122.

ing 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: 1/25/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 9am Room: 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: November 9, 2021. Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87152 Publish Dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

and obligated party. To be run on 12/3/2021 and 12/10/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87167 Publish Dates: December 3, 10, 2021.

fornia, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by NorCal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC 8976 LAUREN EMMONS JORGE GALLEGOS SANCHEZ MELANIE HARDING DAVID HELLAND ROBERT JEDDELOH RACHEL MACCHIA KAYLA MARTINEZ DEBORAH MUELLER WANDA WEAVER Publication Dates: November 26, 2021 & December 1, 2021. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87121.

days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-3696. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 7936107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 203696 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/24/2021 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer A-4735741 11/19/2021, 11/26/2021, 12/03/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87055 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006719 The name of the business: 1. Ayala, Morgan, & Buzzard 2. Ayala, Morgan, and Buzzard Located at: 729 1st Street, Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Nicole Ayala 2. Thomas Morgan 3. Robert Buzzard. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Partnership: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert Buzzard - Partner of California Injury Agency, LLP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 18, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/17/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87137 Publish dates: November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006759 The name of the business(es): JC’S HOLEY DONUTS Located at: 616 Eileen St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JJMCG ENTERPRISES 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 11/01/2021. Signature of registrant: JOHN MCGRATH, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87170 Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006762 The name of the business(es): Jalisco Supplies Located at: 18 Del Rio In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maricela Pichardo Corona. 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: Maricela Pichardo Corona Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87155 Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006784 The name of the business: Novelty Styles By Rinnah LLC Located at: 7251 Brentwood Blvd #136 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Novelty Styles By Rinnah 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006820 The name of the business(es): Wangno1 Inc. DBA Yummy House Located at: 2300 Portal Drive Unit F In: San Pablo, CA 94806, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wangno1 Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hongming Wang, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/22/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87176 Publish dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act (Business and Professions Code 2170021718). The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after December 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM Located at: Discovery Bay Self Storage 2400 Newport Dr. Discovery Bay, CA 94505, the abandonment of personal property belonging to: (J. STANLEY, M. KETCHEL, T. KETCHEL, C. FLORES, A. MACON, M. PETERSON, J. ORTIZ) General Description of Goods include but are not limited to: Home décor, baskets, boxes, totes, propane burners, walkers, clothing, luggage, paintings, shoes, air cooler, motor vehicle bench seat, tire, kids toys, books, area rug, bedding, room fan, speaker box, stroller, stuffed animals, gloves, hair supplies, miscellaneous kitchen ware, barbeque, stereo speakers, sofa, pillows, cushions, air compressor, sewing machine, baseball bat, propane tank. Property to be sold as is to the highest bidder in the form of cash only. Auction conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien of Sale Maker Auctions 925.392.8508 CA Bond #00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No 0562039. More information and pictures of inventory on www.salemakerauctions.com Publish (November 26, 2021 & December 3, 2021) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87087 Publish Dates: November 26, December 3, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday December 8th, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s):

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Courtney Lynn Kruger, Klaus Peter Kruger SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Courtney Lynn Kruger and Klaus Peter Kruger on behalf of Elliana Isabel Darlene Kruger, a minor, for Change of Name. CASE NUMBER: N21-1977 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Courtney Lynn Kruger & Klaus Peter Kruger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Elliana Isabel Darlene Kruger to Proposed Name: Elliana Victoria Isabel Kruger. 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: 1/6/2022 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: October 25, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87158 Publish Dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sierra Jean Lowther SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sierra Jean Lowther CASE NUMBER: N212153 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sierra Jean Lowther filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sierra Jean Lowther to Proposed Name: Orazia Alice O’dea. 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 hear-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006372 The name of the business(es): OLIVERBRANCHWEARS Located at: 7027 Geranium Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juliet Alagwu. 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: Juliet Alagwu, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Costa County on: October 28, 2021 FOR CHANGE OF NAME by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/27/2026 PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87043 Tomika Lacy SUPERIOR COURT OF Publish dates: November 12, 19, 26, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA December 3, 2021. COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tomika FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Lacy CASE NUMBER: N21-1730 NAME STATEMENT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Pe- File No. F-2021-0006501 The name titioner Tomika Lacy filed a petition of the business(es): Muz Knuckles with this court for a decree changing BBQ Located at: 3877 Acorn Drive names as follows: Present Name: In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby rega. Aza’Laih Arielle Cooper to istered by the following owner(s): 1. Proposed Name: Aza’Laih Ari- Hormuz Isaac 2. Mary Jane Isaac. This elle Holden. 2. THE COURT OR- business is conducted by: A Married DERS that all persons interested in Couple. The registrant commenced this matter shall appear before this to transact business under the ficticourt at the hearing indicated below tious business name or names listed to show cause, if any, why the peti- above on N/A. Signature of registrant: tion for change of name should not Hormuz Isaac. This statement was be granted. Any person objecting to filed with the County Clerk of Contra the name changes described above Costa County on: November 4, 2021 must file a written objection that in- by Deputy Clerk Expires November cludes the reasons for the objection 3, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 at least two court days before the 87099 Publish dates: November 26, matter is scheduled to be heard and December 3, 10, 17, 2021. must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not FICTITIOUS BUSINESS be granted. If no written objection is NAME STATEMENT timely filed, the court may grant the File No. F-2021-0006554 The name petition without a hearing. NOTICE of the business(es): Auto Sales Cars OF HEARING a. Date: 1/10/2022 & Trucks Located at: 5265 Live Oak Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby address of the court is same as noted registered by the following owner(s): above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Edgar G Ibarra. This business is Show Cause shall be published at conducted by: An Individual. The least once each week for four suc- registrant commenced to transact cessive weeks prior to the date set business under the fictitious busifor hearing on the petition in the ness name or names listed above on following newspaper of general N/A. Signature of registrant: Edgar G circulation, printed in this county: Ibarra - Owner. This statement was Brentwood Press filed with the County Clerk of Contra b. Must be served on father. Costa County on: November 8, 2021 Date: August 25, 2021 Judge of the by Deputy Clerk Expires November Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 7, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 02-1273 87134 Publish Dates: No- 87103 Publish dates: November 19, vember 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2021. 26, December 3, 10, 2021. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after December 17th 2021, at 9:00 am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys, and or business fixtures belonging to the following: Customer Name Unit No. Marcia Mcduffie E803 Juanita Stamps C646 Caren Abell A268 Bridget Anderson A123 Bridget Anderson A156 Brittany Sepulveda B539 Lori Davis A127 Tyler Hulegaard F951 Mary Thiessens B555 Ashlee Wanzo B433 Sandra Weinstein B529 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: Adam Bertel Cameron Hill Benjamin Payne Hollie Kemp The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 12/17/2021 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures. com 12/3/21 & 12/10/21 Run Dates The auction end date will be 12/17/21 at 12:00 p.m. All bids must be placed prior to this time. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87164 Publish Dates: December 3, 10, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, State of Cali-

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of the pandemic – such as drive-through distribution and increased sanitation efforts – are still in place. For families receiving food, no income or resident verification is needed. The Delta Christian Food Pantry (DCFP) operates right here in East County, serving residents in need from Byron to Bethel Island. Founded by Karen Randle 12 years ago, the pantry has grown its operations to meet the growing needs of the area. Randle said she is grateful for all donations, but like the food bank, can stretch a dollar further with her resources than the average person. “We have found we can take a dollar further, but we are always very appreciative of anything we can get,” Randle

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said Osha Meserve, a Sacramento-based environmental lawyer active in efforts to oppose a Delta tunnel. “That’s a big concern for South and Central Delta water users. There seems to be an intent (on DWR’s behalf) to ultimately abandon the South Delta. I think selecting this as the proposed alternative further signals DWR’s intent to not divert from the South Delta.” When DWR submitted its notice of preparation for the initiative in January 2020, it identified two possible tunnel alternatives - the Central and Eastern – and later established the Eastern Alternative as the preferred project. Analysis completed to date on the draft environmental report led DWR to the conclusion that the Bethany Alternative had advantages over both the Central and Eastern alignments. For that reason, DWR plans to identify the Bethany Alternative as the preferred option in the draft environmental report. “As DWR has made progress on the detailed environmental review, it has become apparent that the Bethany Alternative does have less fill activities into waters of the United States,” wrote Carolyn Buckman, DWR assistant deputy director, in a letter to the USACE. “Because of the importance of reducing fill activities as part of the Section 404 process, DWR is submitting this letter to inform USACE that DWR will be identifying the Bethany Alternative as the proposed project in the draft environmental report that is expected to be released for public review in mid-2022. Therefore, DWR would like to amend the permit application as it was previously amended on June 15, 2020 to replace the previously identified Eastern Alternative with the Bethany Alternative for the proposed project.”

said. “We appreciate money because we can target that.” In addition to the pantry’s normal food distribution, Randle is gathering donations of small gifts for children up to 18, candy and items for her adult clients, like socks, hats and gloves. The pantry is also in need of a new refrigerator. “One of our goals for next year is to get a doubledoor commercial refrigerator,” Randle said. “The one we have now is dying out.” DCFP distributes food on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Byron United Methodist Church, 14671 Byron Highway in Byron; from 10 to 11 a.m. in the vacant lot on Second Street in Knightsen; and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church, 6080 Bethel Is-

All three alternatives start with a pair of intakes to be constructed in the North Delta, one near the town of Hood and the other near the town of Courtland. The tunnel corridors diverge from a point near the intersection of Twin Cities Road and Interstate Highway 5 in Sacramento County. The Central Alternative moves southwest as it travels through the heart of the Delta, while the Eastern Alternative roughly parallels I-5 as it moves south. Both alignments terminate near the Clifton Court Forebay, and both options require the construction of a new forebay adjacent to the Clifton Court facility. The Bethany Alternative follows the same route as the Eastern Alternative, but it terminates farther south at the existing Bethany Reservoir. This plan does not require the construction of a new forebay, which is considered an advantage of this design compared to the other alternatives. According to DWR, new pumps would be required to move the water from the tunnel into the reservoir. While DWR has identified a preferred project alternative, all alternatives, including a no-tunnel alternative, are expected to be considered in the draft environmental report. “DWR is conducting a thorough analysis of all potential options and will present its findings in the draft EIR for public review and comment,” read a DWR document an-

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land Road in Bethel Island. “We are very grateful to be here, and very grateful to the community for supporting us,” said Randle. “This is joyous group of volunteers.” The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano operates year-round. For more information, volunteer opportunities or to donate, call 925-676-7543 or visit www. foodbankccs.org. For more information on the Delta Christian Community Food Pantry, or to donate time or money, call 925-642-1527 or visit www.deltafoodpantry.com. St. Anne’s church office, located at 2800 Camino Diablo in Byron, will accept donations of food and other items. For hours, call 925-634-6625.

nouncing the change to the Section 404 application. Michael Brodsky, legal counsel for Save the California Delta Alliance, expressed concern over DWR’s announcement. In an email that Brodsky sent to The Press, he argued that if the tunnel bypasses the Clifton Court Forebay, which it does in the Bethany Alternative, DWR will have little need to keep operating its pumps located there. Those pumps currently provide fresh Delta water to the Central Valley and Southern California by way of State Water Project infrastructure including pumps and canals. If DWR’s pumps in Tracy are shut off, DWR could allow salt water intrusion to occur in the South Delta unabated. The federally operated Central Valley Project (CVP) also draws water from those pumps. To date, operators of the CVP have not agreed to participate in the DCP. Brodsky suggested that adoption of the Bethany Alternative could urge their participation. “It also could be used to pressure the federal government to join the tunnel project as federal water is now withdrawn at Clifton Court,” Brodsky said. “If the feds join the tunnel, and the tunnel connects directly to Bethany, that takes us a step closer to a salt water Delta.” Delta advocate and Bethel Island resident David Gloski reached a similar conclusion. During an interview with The Press,

Gloski said that once SWP pumps can draw its water from the North Delta, its need to manage salinity in the South Delta is diminished, if not eliminated. “Their interest isn’t aligned with the Delta anymore,” he said. “Their interest is somewhat aligned now because they have to have fresh water in the Delta where their pumps are. But once they take it (from the North Delta) their interests are no longer aligned with the Delta. They don’t care. With climate change coming, which I do believe is an issue, seas will rise. Salinity is going to want to come in, and they won’t care because they’re getting their water high enough that it’s not a problem for them.” For more information, visit: the Department of Water Resources at www.water. ca.gov; Save the California Delta Alliance at www.sctda.org and Restore the Delta at www.restorethedelta.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Events Saturday, December 4 Knightsen Wetland Restoration Project community meeting

The wetlands restoration project team will be holding a series of meetings for the Knightsen community and other people interested in the project. This meeting will be in-person at the site from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To sign up for the tour, visit http://wetlandopenhouse. eventbrite.com. To receive notices of future meetings, sign up on the project website: www.tinyurl.com/Wetland-Knightsen.

City of Oakley Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of Oakley is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. The event will serve as the kick-off to the holiday season with a family-friendly affair. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center Plaza will be adorned with lights and Christmas decorations. There will be free cookies and cocoa, arts and crafts for the children, live entertainment and more. Santa Claus will also be making a special visit. Nonprofit groups will be onsite to offer information about the free or low-cost services they offer in Oakley as well as activities, crafts or giveaways. There will also be several performances from local groups throughout the event. The crowd will gather around the new Christmas tree near the Veterans Memorial to watch the lights turn on at approximately 6 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925625-7041 or email: hicks@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Holiday Delights Sip-and-Shop

The nonprofit Celebrate Antioch Foundation will host a Holiday Delights Celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 in downtown Antioch. A sip-and-shop craft faire with live music and wine is scheduled for 1 to 4:45 p.m., with a parade following until 6 p.m. A tree lighting and visit from Santa will follow the parade. For more information, visit celebrateantioch.org.

Sunday, December 5 East Contra Costa Historical Society Christmas on the Farm

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Monday, December 6 Al-Anon meeting, Discovery Bay — in-person, Delta Community Presbyterian Church

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

Thursday, December 9 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

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

A monthly support group for family caregivers/care partners who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For further attendance information, visit https:// www.alz.org/norcal.

Tuesday, December 7 Community Assistance in Bay Point

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

Oakley School District Job Fair

The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) will be hosting a job fair from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Laurel Elementary School multipurpose room at 1141 Laurel Road in Oakley. OUESD is looking for individuals to cover a variety of positions throughout the district. Positions range from clerk to custodian; from campus supervisor to nutrition services; as well as teachers and substitute teachers. The job fair will provide an opportunity for interested individuals to speak about available positions with principals and other staff from the various departments; including human resources, special education, facilities and maintenance, and nutrition services. For more information, visit www.ouesd.k12.ca.us

Wednesday, December 8 American Legion Post 202 Monthly Meeting

The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting, at 6:30 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood, is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The meeting takes place at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit https://www. aml202.org.

Saturday, December 11 Kiwanis Club of the Delta-43rd Annual Holiday Run and Walk

Wednesday, December 15 Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross, in collaboration with the Byron Delta Lions Club, is hosting an all-day blood drive at St Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo, in Byron. Contact Madonna for an appointment at 925-437-5634.

Thursday, December 16 Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https:// www.mcl1155.org/.

Friday, December 17 Small-business workshop

The city of Oakley is hosting a free small-business development workshop via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. In this course, business owners will learn the basics of how to build

social media accounts. The class will cover the main social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter -- in addition to learning what makes a “good” account, effective posts, scheduling and more. To sign up for the workshop, visit https://bit. ly/30xJGzD.

Sunday, December 19 ADOS Bay Area online meet-up

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

Saturday, January 22 Liberty Lions Band Booster Crab Feed

The nonprofit Liberty Lions Band Boosters is hosting a benefit crab feed from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, in Brentwood. The cost is $65 for individual tickets or $600 for a table of 10. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours is required for entry. For tickets: https://llbb.ticketspice.com/crabfeed

Ongoing Events Administrative careers training

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes will be taught online, via Zoom, beginning in late January. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate For more information, visit https://www. opportunityjunction.org/program-application.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

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

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