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such as the mayor and city manager, because the investigation was ongoing at that time. Cole did not specify the nature of what led to the administrative leave, but stressed that the situation with Capelletti was civil, not criminal conduct by the former chief. Cole described the decision as an “employment matter” and said it was subject to attorney-client confidentiality. “There were complaints made and that triggered an investigation, which was essentially carried out through the office of the city attorney working with special counsel and a special in-

REGIONAL The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) recently received more than $24,000 from the state after legislators allocated $100 million for special districts that either lost revenue or incurred unanticipated expenses as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has impacted us all and your fire district is not immune,” said ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “The additional cost in answering the calls for service has been significant. We’re extremely grateful for this support.” Contra Costa County received $3,329,435 from the state’s Special District COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fire district applied for $125,000, but was ultimately awarded $24,296, said Steve Aubert, ECCFPD fire marshal and public information officer. Among other special districts in the county that received allocations from the relief fund were the: Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District ($1,314,137); Central Costa County Sanitation District ($996,177); Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District ($387,210); RodeoHercules Fire Protection District

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he dreary winter conditions gave way to a large rainbow over Heritage High School this week. Brentwood resident Raymond Figueroa was in position with his camera to capture the natural beauty.

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OAKLEY The Dec. 14 meeting of the Oakley City Council was the first time city officials shed any light on why former Police Chief Dean Capelletti was fired. “We’re bound by some confidentiality rules,” Mayor Randy Pope said. “I don’t want to divulge anything illegally. But can we tell the public as much as we

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City Attorney Derek Cole can regarding the police chief situation?” During the public comment portion of the meeting, an unidentified woman made the only comment in which she expressed concerns over the lack of trans-

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New COVID-19 mask mandates imposed County: Wear a face covering in all indoor places REGIONAL Big increases in the recent number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have prompted county health officials to now require wearing a face mask in all public indoor places without exceptions for certain indoor settings starting Wednesday, Dec. 29. Previously, fully vaccinated public speakers and performers, and fully vaccinated groups of 100 or fewer people were allowed to remove their face coverings under certain conditions. The new order requires all people in Contra Costa, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face mask in all public indoor settings. The first case of the Omicron variant was identified in the county on Dec. 18, and since then case rates and hospitalizations have significantly increased, county officials said. The average number of daily new COVID-19 cases has increased 149% over the last week and hospitalizations have risen 31%. Many other Bay Area counties already require everyone to wear a mask in all indoor public settings, county officials said.

“The Omicron variant is very contagious, and we now know that anyone, regardless of vaccination status, can spread this variant to other people,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Contra Costa County deputy health officer. “We anticipate the case rate and hospitalization numbers to increase over the coming weeks. To reduce spread, cases and hospitalizations, we all need to wear masks anytime we are in an indoor public setting.” Because cases and hospitalizations involve both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, county health officials urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as they are able. COVID-19 vaccines, including booster doses, continue to offer the most effective protection against hospitalization and death from all variants of COVID-19 circulating in the county, officials said. Visit coronavirus.cchealth.org/getvaccinated for information on healthcare providers, pharmacies and clinics offering COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots. No-cost vaccinations and boosters are also available through county public clinics by calling 1-833829-2626. County to require COVID-19 booster or frequent testing for select employees Contra Costa County health officials now require county first respond-

ers and workers in homeless shelters to verify they have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or have tested weekly for the virus through a PCR or antigen test, according to a county news release. This requirement, which takes effect on Jan. 10, applies to county law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who work in or may respond to emergency calls at high-risk facilities such as hospitals, jails, nursing or congregate care facilities, as well as all workers in homeless shelters. It also applies to non-emergency ambulance workers who provide medical transport for such facilities. “The Omicron variant is much more infectious than previous strains of COVID-19,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County health officer. “Boosting is necessary for the best protection from Omicron infection and transmission. Our hospitals are at risk of being overwhelmed if a large number of our most vulnerable residents get sick. Our goal is to ramp up the protection around places where there is an elevated risk of exposure, and people who are at high risk of serious illness if they become infected.” The order requires applicable workers to test weekly for COVID-19 and provide the results to their employers, or if fully vaccinated, provide

proof that they have received a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine within one month of becoming eligible. Employers are required to keep vaccination records for these employees. Anyone 16 or older is eligible for a booster dose six months after they become fully vaccinated with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two months after they receive a dose of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine. On Dec. 22, California added a similar statewide requirement for healthcare workers, home care workers and employees of congregate care, jails and prisons.Omicron is already the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., health officials have said. The average daily number of newly detected COVID-19 cases in the county is 313, a trend expected to continue and potentially accelerate throughout California this winter, according to the release. Contra Costa identified the county’s first patients infected by this variant last week -- two of the three initial cases were fully vaccinated, but none of them had received booster doses. About 36% of Contra Costa residents age 16 and older have gotten a booster dose, which reduces risk of infection from the Omicron variant and dramatically reduces risk of serious illness, hospitalization or death from all variants of COVID-19, county records show.

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The top stories of 2021 2021 was once again dominated by ever-changing COVID-19-related starts, stops and implementations but also sprinkled in the biggest stories of the year were local government leadership changes, the final moves to a future fire district merger, a few individual milestones achieved and a variety of other newsworthy items that grabbed East County’s attention. Here are what we think are the top 21 stories for 2021 based on the biggest impact they had on the most people. Newsom lifts regional stay-at-home orders, Jan. 29 https://bit.ly/3mEiMhI Some sports returning this month, Feb. 5 https://bit.ly/3qMAQYj Discovery Bay general manager announces retirement, Feb. 15 https://bit.ly/3Jp03jK School board resigns, Feb. 26 https://bit.ly/3etCqIQ Students return to campus, March 19 https://bit.ly/3HjNJPR County opens COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, April 2 https://bit.ly/3qsIIxQ City schools begin hybrid instruction, April 16 https://bit.ly/3ErvA0U Oakley city manager to move on, April 23 https://bit.ly/3mEaYwh

Gov. Gavin Newsom lifting the regional stay-athome order in late January was one of the top 21 stories of 2021. Press file photo

Oakley school superintendent Greg Hetrick to retire, April 29 https://bit.ly/312xDL8 Antioch High graduate drafted into NFL, May 7 https://bit.ly/3421epg Most pandemic restrictions lifted, June 18 https://bit.ly/3qnlFUU Two Heritage grads selected during MLB draft, July 22 https://bit.ly/3pxr7pl Back to school finally, July 30 https://bit.ly/3sxDbJ0 District hires new leader, Aug. 20 https://bit.ly/3HjVUvw Discovery Bay appoints new general manager, Sept. 17 https://bit.ly/3HfXxdL

Fire district vote should resolve resource shortage in East County, Sept. 24 https://bit.ly/32y9RY5 Oakley removes ‘interim’ title from current city manager, Nov. 12 https://bit.ly/3pwksvg District gets Measure X money, Nov. 19 https://bit.ly/32AM5ui Oakley to convert to district representation, Nov. 19 https://bit.ly/3sznVvb Oakley police chief terminated, Nov. 26 https://bit.ly/3z46La3 State Assemblyman Jim Frazier resigns, Dec. 10 https://bit.ly/3qszDFk

School teachers awarded grants The California Retired Teachers Association Diablo Vista Division recently awarded $150 grants to 16 teachers from school districts in Contra Costa County, including four from East County, to use in their classrooms. The grants were awarded based on clearly stated educational goals for projects that would enhance student learning. The East County winners included: Patricia Calderon-Cuevas (Jack London Elementary School in Antioch for kindergarten through second-grade books for students with autism; Louise Colbert (Excelsior Middle in Byron) for printing and binding for student-written novels; Heather Dimaggio (Loma Vista High School in Brentwood) for owl pellets, cow eyes and squid for science; Suzi Redman (Brentwood Elementary School in Brentwood for books with stories of heritage and diverse characters. CalRTA Diablo Vista has awarded teacher grants annually. Teachers who wanted to be considered had to submit an application along with a one-page summary of the project the grant would help fund. The criteria for winning projects included defined educational goals, creativity and enthusiasm for the project. Ninety applications were submitted in November. Projects that were supported ranged from funding for power tools for a women’s engineering club to math and reading manipulatives to art and music supplies to books that are culturally and ethnically diverse. For a complete list of winners, visit https://bit. ly/3HfqpCV

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The 21 most-read stories of the year The Press’ coverage of the memorial service for Matías Rogers was the most-read story of 2021 on thepress.net with 18,824 page views. Matias was a 16-year-old Liberty High School student who died June 16 in a head-on motor vehicle collision on Sellers Avenue between Delta and Sunset roads. Brentwood mourns the loss of Liberty High School student Matías Rogers, June 22 (18,824 page views) https://bit.ly/3FLze72 Several chain restaurants to open in Brentwood, Oct. 21 (18,557) https://bit.ly/3qrPDHG California will require workers to show proof of vaccinations, July 26 (13,900) https://bit.ly/32EtMEG Violators prompt Contra Costa County code enforcement sweep in Discovery Bay, Oct. 8 (13,201) https://bit.ly/3mz7P0z Oakley police chief terminated, Nov. 26 (9,330) https://bit.ly/317CieW 4 shot, including two fatally, in Oakley, Nov. 6 (8,976) https://bit.ly/3pw8PV9 Update: Victim in Sunday accident identified, July 1 (7,749) https://bit.ly/3exsIoJ Updated: 1 killed, 1 injured in wreck on Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street, June 27 (7,256) https://bit.ly/3qnBxqE

Brentwood mourned the loss of Liberty High School student Matias Rogers (left) this year. At right, city officials have laid out a plan for nearly 400 acres of job- oriented development along the Highway 4 Bypass between Old Sand Creek Road and Lone Tree Way. Photos courtesy of Liberty High School and City of Brentwood

Oakley man stops armed robbery, shooting suspect, Feb. 25 (6,030) https://bit.ly/3z69a40 1 dead in Brentwood stabbing, Jan. 11 (6,000) https://bit.ly/3JrnWYe Train collides with semi-truck in Brentwood, Aug. 20 (5,610) https://bit.ly/3sJAu7n Updated: 16-year-old killed in Wednesday crash identified, June 18 (5,606) https://bit.ly/3qNmUgH Shots fired inside Target on Lone Tree Way, 1 injured, Feb. 24 (5,510) https://bit.ly/3HlO0SF

Fatality reported in accident involving train in Oakley, Aug. 25 (5,081) https://bit.ly/3EyzFjX Brentwood police apprehend suspect in attempted robbery, Feb. 17 (4,928) https://bit.ly/33SkipI 2 arrested for armed robbery and assault with deadly weapon in Antioch, Sept. 28 (4,300) https://bit.ly/3Ex3wcA 1 killed, 3 injured in separate shootings in Antioch, Nov. 15 (4,268) https://bit.ly/3pvsZPi

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Sunday, January 2 Brentwood Inspired Living Center Presents Rev. Verona Garland

The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Rev Verona Garland, an Emerson Theological Institute credentialed Interfaith and Religious Science Minister, for an in-person talk at the Antioch Senior Center, 415 West Second Street in Antioch. The talk will begin at 11:30 a.m. The message will address breaking down the beneficence of fear. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org.

Thursday, January 6 Liberty Adult Education-Walk In Orientation

Register for classes Thursday, Jan. 6 (3:30 to 7 p.m.) or Friday, Jan. 7 9:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. The Liberty Adult Education center is located at 929 Second Street in Brentwood.

Friday, January 7 Friday Night Bites

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

Sunday, January 9 Youth football team tryouts

The California Football Academy Adrenaline 7V7 tournament team, open to 6th to 11th graders, is hosting tryouts on Sunday, Jan. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Freedom High School football field, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley. Prospective players must register online at californiafootballacademy. com prior to the tryout. For more information, call 925-625-2222.

Wednesday, January 12 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, https://www.aml202.org.

Friday, January 21 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.

Ongoing Events

Vendor Fair and Flea Market

The Oakley Senior Center will host a community vendor fair and flea market the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that features arts and craft vendors, boutiques, new and used items and more, according to officials.

Liberty Adult Education classes

Bookkeeping/Accounting – This course, running on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 13 through March 10, covers terms, concepts, and applications of a double-entry accounting system for a service business. Students learn to deal effectively with the chart of accounts, assets, liabilities and equity accounts, as well as to apply basic rules of generally accepted accounting principles. This is the first class of a 3-part series. The cost is $140, plus textbook. QuickBooks Online – Level 1 and 2. This class runs on Tuesday 6 to 8:30 p.m. from Jan. 18 through March 8. The cost is $105, plus textbook and flash drive. Level 1 is an instructor-led class, and in Level 2, you will work independently with instructor support. In Level 1, you will learn how to customize the company settings, set up customers and vendors, record bank deposits, and reconcile bank and credit card accounts. In Level 2, you will learn more advanced functions such as managing inventory, working with balance sheet accounts and budgets, creating reports using class and location tracking and payroll. To enroll, visit https:// libertyadulted.org. The Liberty Adult Education Center is located at 929 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

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. The group has meetings scheduled for Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and March 10.

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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Brandon Pruscha, center, from Traditions Rod and Custom presents a check to Liberty Auto Club President Clair Afanador and Vice President Robbie Lewis. Also pictured: students from the Liberty High School Advanced Auto Class and their teacher, Jonathan Dorr.

Car show raises funds for Liberty Auto Shop Program Traditions Rod and Custom, a Brentwood custom vehicle and restoration shop, recently held a car show to benefit the Liberty High School Auto Shop Program, the only such program in the Liberty Union High School District. The event raised over $3,000 for the program, auto shop program teacher Jonathan Dorr said. “The students in the club were very grateful for the donations to their program,” Dorr said. “They will use the money to fund future projects in the shop. Approximately 75 cars were on display, along with food from Brentwood restaurants Hella Mas and Boondoggies and mu-

sic from live band Overdryve, which played classic rock hits from the 1970s and ‘80s. Show attendees were charged an entrance fee of $20 per car. The show featured a donation bucket and a raffle to benefit the program. Raffle prizes were donated by area businesses and local donors, including Brentwood NAPA Auto Parts, Discovery Bay Safeway, Orwood Resort, Brentwood O’Reilly, Tom and Monica Sacco, Scott Strickland, Ray Shields, Rob Vierra, Sin City Cycles, Lumpy’s Diner, Succ n’ Dye, Tim Javelos and show hosts Traditions Rod and Custom.

Red Cross encourages blood donations amid shortage As holiday celebrations continue, the Red Cross says concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply. The nonprofit says it has dipped to alarming levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood. The ongoing decline comes at a time of year when donations typically fall. Holiday get-togethers, school breaks and winter weather often lead to lower donor turnout, potentially further compounding the problem.

Potential donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). If there is not an immediate opportunity available to donate, donors are asked to make an appointment in the days and weeks ahead to ensure the Red Cross can replenish and then maintain a sufficient blood supply. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in January will automatically be entered for a chance to win a getaway to the Super Bowl. To make an appointment to donate, visit https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

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The Rotary Club of Brentwood’s 4th annual “New Year’s Day Run/Walk” is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Brentwood’s Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road. For registration fees and to sign up, visit www.runbrentwood.com. For more information, call Olga Vidriales at 925-325-3713.

The nonprofit Elderly Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to individuals 50 and older who have a serious or chronic illness in Contra Costa County, is hosting its Heart to Heart Gala from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center (4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch). The event will feature a silent auction, 50/50 card raffle, Mexican buffet dinner, live auction and live entertainment. The cost is $75 per person. Fiesta attire is suggested. Reservations can be purchased at www.Elderlywish.org. Entrants must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event. For more information, call 925-978-1883.

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Editor: Critical Race Theory is more than simply a purely academic point of view; it’s an ideology fundamentally involved in the project of social transformation. Critical Race Theory does not explain racism; it uses it to promote its agenda. We as Americans (of all colors and ethnic groups) have failed to live by the words stated in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” When I was in high school, we were required to take a civics class. Contrary to what last week’s opinion article stated, our text did not erase “the hundreds of years of bloodshed, colonialism and imperialist philosophy that created “the land of the free.” We were, in fact, shocked to learn that some of the founding fathers owned slaves. We were, however, happy to learn that Benjamin Franklin, after clearly understanding what the documents they signed had declared, gave up his slaves and became a staunch abolitionist. I firmly believe that if we follow what the great Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. fought and died for —”an America where children will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character,” we could solve most of the racial tensions. As a Mexican-American, I experienced anti-Mexican prejudice in the early 1940s. I attended a segregated school, was not allowed to swim in the public pool, and in the theater, we had a section away from the “whites.” But after the war, our uncles, cousins and friends protested peacefully, stood before city councils, gained support from many in the white community, that all changed. No name calling, no victims versus oppressors, no whites versus browns, just humans working together to right an injustice. We can do it my friends, we don’t need a social revolution. Ike Montanez Brentwood, community volunteer

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Liberty High School has long held the tradition of hosting major wrestling tournaments during the winter break. That tradition was missed last year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year, though, it returned. The boys were on the mats on Monday, Dec. 27 and Tuesday, Dec. 28 for the Lou Bronzon Invitational while the girls partook in the Brittany David Invitational on Dec. 28. It was a full event. Liberty coach Alex Encarnacion-Strand said that when he last checked, 86 schools participated in the boys event while 66 were in the girls tournament. There was a computer issue early on the first day, which caused minor delays. But otherwise, the tournament went smoothly. “We didn’t have any major issues where we had to miss hours of the day,” Encarnacion-Strand said. “We started pretty slow and finished pretty good. Today (Tuesday) we had no hiccups, which is good. It gets a little confusing running a boys and girls tournament simultaneously with one person.” Encarnacion-Strand credited the many assistants, calling them “a huge piece of this puzzle, regardless of whether they think it or not.” The Lions wrestlers also did well in their hometown event, with three taking first place. Junior Anthony Anderson took first place in the boys event at 120 pounds. Junior Sophia Yurkovich and senior Sam Calkins both joined Anderson in the winner’s circle, taking first place in the girls

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Liberty senior Sam Calkins, left, and junior teammates Anthony Anderson and Sophia Yurkovich show off their championship belts on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Anderson won first place in the Lou Bronzon Invitational at 120 pounds. Calkins and Yurokovich won the concurrently held Brittany David Invitational at 189 and 170 pounds, respectively. Liberty returned to hosting both tournaments simultaneously after both were canceled last year. 170 and 189 pound events, respectively. “It feels good to win a title for my team and my school,” Anderson said. “We did good, knowing most of our team are freshmen and sophomores. I think we did good building up more character for the team.” Yurkovich nearly won the Brittany David Invitational in her freshman sea-

son but lost in the final match. The tournament not being held last year caused her to wait a little longer for her to get another shot at the title. That made her win extra satisfying. Yurkovich also loved having the tournament back. “Home tournaments are always my favorite,” she said. “It’s a little less intimidating than going out of town. I’m really

proud of the team. We have a small girls team this year and I feel like just getting out there and seeing them on the mat makes me really proud of them. I’m glad girls wrestling has come as far as it has in the past couple of years.” Calkins won the Junior Nationals see Wrestling page 11

Panthers soccer team starts season strong by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Antioch High School’s boys soccer team struggled during the abbreviated season last year, going 1-7-1. But in the Panthers’ return this season, things have gone a lot better. Antioch started its season with shutout wins in the first two games, defeating De Anza 1-0 and Livermore 5-0. After dropping to 2-2 with losses to Maria Carillo and Monte Vista, the Panthers roared back. They defeated College Park 2-1, then posted consecutive 3-0 victories, the first over Granada and the second over California High School. With that, when the Panthers resume their schedule, they’ll do so with a 5-2 record. “The 2021-22 Antioch Panther Varsity Boys Soccer team is extremely focused and ready to perform at the highest levels,” Antioch coach Conrad Diaz said. “Physical and mental discipline is the key to our success. The California High School game was a confirmation of our progression. Senior Panther keeper Daniel Gonzalez stopped the California late penalty kick. We play as one team, not as individuals.” Several individuals have stood out in the early going. Senior captain and midfielder Avelardo Florentino has

had a hand -- or foot -- in most of his team’s goals. He’s scored eight goals and assisted on three others. Not only is he the leading scorer on his team but he leads all Bay Valley Athletic League players in scoring and is tied for the North Coast Section lead. Junior striker Alvaro Pincon Jr. is second on Antioch with eight goals. Junior winger Christian Leon, meanwhile, has used his improved speed and endurance to his advantage, scoring a goal and a team high four assists on the season. The Panthers are also strong defensively, where they don’t lack experience. Diaz lauded senior midfielders Demain De La Vega and Alan Sanchez for their “exceptional ball mastery and physical strength.” Playing in front of Gonzalez is an experienced defensive lineup that Diaz said “will be a challenge for the rest of the BVAL attackers.” That defense includes seniors Jayson Avila, Sebastian Ruiz and Alexis Sanchez as well as junior Kevin Dominguez. The Panthers’ next game will be a 7 p.m. road game against Concord on Tuesday, Jan. 4. That will be Antioch’s

final game before league play begins. Once BVAL play begins, Diaz expects a lot of good competition. “Any team can defeat any team on any given day,” the coach said. The Panthers will begin BVAL play on Wednesday, Jan. 12 with a road game against Freedom. Their first home game in league play will be on Friday, Jan. 14 against Deer Valley. From there, the BVAL schedule will continue until the season finale at Pittsburg on Friday, Feb. 11, with the Panthers games taking place on every intervening Wednesday and Friday. All BVAL games start at 6 p.m. Despite the strong start, the Panthers don’t have a specific target in mind as far as wins and losses, or placement in the league. “The level of instilled dedication and work ethics is the only expectation,” Diaz said. “Currently we are at an optimum team unity.” That said, the Panthers do have goals. “We want a team 4.0 GPA,” he said. To work hard and have fun. The dream is real.”

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during the summer and entered the season as the top-ranked wrestler at her weight in not only California, but the entire country. Despite those accolades, she ranks winning at home as one of her favorite things. “It’s more special when you win at home,” she said. “It’s more special, more personal. The bigger tournaments are cool because you get rankings. But I like the hometown ones better. All your family and friends, the people you’ve grown up wrestling with come by and show their love.” While the Lions girls team was not big in numbers, it was big in production. Lib-

erty’s team consisted of only four wrestlers -- with three of them placing. In addition to Yurkovich and Calkins, senior Chloe Lira placed third at 150 pounds. That was good enough for a fourth-place finish. The boys finished ninth and also had three placers. Freshman Ryan Harper finished 7th at 106 pounds, while junior Ryan Harper did the same at 220 pounds. Liberty was the only Bay Valley Athletic League with first-place finishers, but plenty of other BVAL wrestlers finished well. Antioch High Antioch had seven wrestlers place. The Panthers boys had four senior plac-

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ers, with Jason Harrison finishing fourth at 285 pounds, Sean Mcdaniel placing fifth at 195, Mauricio Figurora coming in sixth at 138 and Vincent Martinez placing 8th at 170 pounds. All three Antioch girls who participated placed, with Carmean Florean and Kiana Columbell finishing 6th at 106 and 143, respectively and Cora Rose Adams finishing 7th at 116. Pittsburg, Deer Valley and Freedom Pittsburg, Deer Valley and Freedom each had one wrestler place. In the girls tournament, Pittsburg senior Leanna Rabuco finished second place at 116 pounds while Deer Valley sophomore Jazzlyn Wilder Eason was fifth place at 160

pounds. Freedom sophomore Joey Hannon finished sixth place at 113 pounds in the boys tournament. “I’m proud of everyone that can get into the medal rounds,” EncarnacionStrand said. “This tournament’s long. You wrestle essentially 10 matches in 2 days. We’re very proud of everyone.” “It makes it look pretty good when you have a bunch of teams -- even if they’re bringing one kid,” he added. “They’re putting faith in you that you’re going to run a good tournament. It ended up working pretty well. Next year, we’ll probably build on that and keep getting better.”

Freedom wrestling team wins tournament bracket

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-00006919 The name of the business(es): Straight Line Real Estate Located at: 5344 Southwood Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fernando J. Peniche. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Fernando J Peniche. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/30/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87263 Publish dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, Janaury 7, 2022.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-20-880150-AB Order No.: 200068272-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/13/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ENELE AMITUANAI AND ANNIE AMITUANAI HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/28/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0181227-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/18/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $527,734.07 The purported property address is: 2080 BEECHWOOD WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 072-470-031 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-880150-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-

880150-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-880150AB IDSPub #0175766 12/17/2021 12/24/2021 12/31/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87227 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021.

may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-21-892617-NJ. 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 916939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-892617-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-21-892617NJ IDSPub #0175811 12/24/2021 12/31/2021 1/7/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87253 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Holly Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk. Expires 11/18/26 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87264 Publish dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

name or names listed above on 1-12021. Signature of registrant: Samuel G. Read. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/5/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87266 Publish dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 12th day of January 2022, at 10:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Kenneth Neves - Pillow, pictures, ladders, hand truck, toolbox, tools, garden equipment, and recliner. 2. Arden Tarrosa - Baseball helmet, bedding, snow cone machine, chairs, and tables. 3. Jannell Garkow - Ladder, shelves, suitcases, pan, fan and clothing. 4. Christian S. Salvatierra - Lamp, ladders, exercise equipment, file cabinet, hand truck, and Lawn equipment. 5. David Kelley - Pool table, bedding, washer, dryer, refrigerator, fan, chairs, and paintings. 6. Vu Hung Le - Kids Air Jordans. 7. Jon Peters - Chairs, pans, bedding, and dart board. 8. Valerie Dubnoff - Sleeping bag, totes, and a bin. 9. Antigone V. Dudley - Grill, tires, baby carrier, office chairs, mirror, auto parts, power tools, head and foot board. 10. Ruth O’Connor - Lamps, trunks, flat screen, clothing, and pictures. 11. Teresita N. Delrosario - Flat screen, sofa, love seat, lamps, arm chair, end table, exercise equipment, entertainment center, and office chairs. 12. Phyliss Josephson - Dishes, clothing, toolbox, shelves, and dishes. 13. Tiffany Roberts - Luggage, toys, clothing, and shoes. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 12/24/2021 and 12/31/2021 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87283 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006697 The name of the business(es): The Mod Circus Located at: 1616 Geyser Circle In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yasmin Sara Masinas. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/5/2017. Signature of registrant: Yasmin Masinas-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 16, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87185 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006868 The name of the business(es): Loy Skincare Located at: 5433 Summerfield Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eden Health Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Mwesigwa, Manager, Eden Health Services, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 28, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87189 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007030 The name of the business(es): Heavenly Spa and Salon Located at: 3337 Deer Valley Road In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HGK Enterprises LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-1-2016. Signature of registrant: Hitesh Kapur, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/5/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87322 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, Janaury 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007192 The name of the business(es): Mireinas Company Located at: 2812 Castleford Dr. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yuliana Anguiano. 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: Yuliana Anguiano. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/13/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 87291 Publish dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on January 13, 2021 at approx. 01:00 PM at CubeSmart #5975, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509, (925) 526-4580 : Alesha Luckett, Theresa Burnett, Arvita J Landers, Jasmyne Orin, Juanita Minor, Jonaira Castro, Leonard Essley, Kim Hernandez, Marisha Cervantes, Nicole Callison, Denise E Cain. Antioch Press No. 061617 87327 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7th, 2022.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-21-892617-NJ Order No.: 8770223 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LETICIA B. BRILLANTES, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/29/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0138777-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/19/2022 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $286,329.71 The purported property address is: 3518 GENTRYTOWN DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 076-481-007-3 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002021-00067600 The name of the business): Hollys Hounds Located at: 2587 Stirling Ct. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Holly Morales. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact busi-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-00006791 The name of the business(es): The Camp Transformation Center Located at: 7830 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DBW Camp Co. 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: John McKenzie-CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 21, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87187 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0001262 The name of the business(es): Will Scifi Located at: 4322 Century Blvd, Ste B Box 203 In: Antioch, CA 94563, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brandon Lawson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-172021. Signature of registrant: Brandon Lawson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87323 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006676 The name of the business(es): Cardwell Web Design Studio Located at: 3731 Sailboat Dr. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bethany Cardwell 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: Bethany Cardwell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87210 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006876 The name of the business: Here and Now Films Located at: 5098 Black Oak Road In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William Thomas Johnson. 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: William Thomas Johnson - Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires November 28, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87190 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006928 The name of the business: Aster Garden Care Home, Inc Located at: 2046 Arnold Drive In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aster Garden Care Home, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/15/2021. Signature of registrant: Jinyoung Rhu, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/30/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87212 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007039 The name of the business(es): SGR Enterprises Located at: 323 Pomona Street In: Crockett, CA 94525, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Samuel G. Read. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007124 The name of the business(es): 1. LivWell Dentistry 2. LivWell Dentistry in San Ramon Located at: 417 Market Place In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wenli Loo DDS, 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: Wenli Loo, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87290 Publish dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007263 The name of the business(es): Ninja5 Located at: 4322 Century Blvd, Ste B Box 204 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Traevon Taylor. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-172021. Signature of registrant: Traevon Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87325 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007279 The name of the business(es): Sholmart Located at: 856 Monterey Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ollisola Samuel. 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: Ollisola Samuel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/16/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87320 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007301 The name of the business(es): COCO FARMS CONCORD Located at: 2366 Stanwell Circle In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KOLABORATION CONCORD LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Denise Findley-Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87294 Publish dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0007316 The name of the business(es): Principal Insurance & Financial Services Located at: 191 Sand Creek Rd #200. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Guzman. 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: Christopher Guzman-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12-26-2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87317 Publish dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act,

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 18-13136 APN: 008-263-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER DISCOVERY BAY COUNTRY CLUB RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 02-01-2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-12-2022 at 1:30 PM, At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center outside near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 02-06-2019 as Instrument 2019-0016290-00 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by MICHAEL DEMIANCHYK AND JOHN DEMIANCHYK JR, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 008-263-002 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5411 FAIRWAY COURT , DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $10,276.48. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 18-13136. 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 18-13136 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: December 03, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87215 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021.

the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0900001420-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA09000014-20-1 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: December 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000014-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0397830 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/31/2021, 01/07/2022, 01/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87313 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 09-08-2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-26-2022 at 1:30 PM, At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center outside near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 09-14-2020 as Instrument 2020-0202311 Book - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/ cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by JOHN CONNORS AKA JOHN M CONNORS, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 008-321-024-5 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2207 COLONIAL COURT , DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $10,407.40. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-11368. 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-11368 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: December 13, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87261 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

tion, using the file number assigned to this case: 2017-431691-DL. 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 2017-431691-DL 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: December 13, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87262 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022.

a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-1819. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case, 9987-1819, 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Samantha Snyder, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0397483 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/17/2021, 12/24/2021, 12/31/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87228 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 011-550-076 TS No: CA09000014-20-1 TO No: 200046791-CA-VOI (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 7, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 24, 2022 at 01:30 PM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 11, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0257278, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded April 22, 2013 as Instrument Number 2013-0099624, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded August 2, 2016 as Instrument Number 2016-0153001, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by JEFFERY DANIEL GUEVARA AND LINDSEY MARIE GARDINER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6069 SENECA CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $500,261.91 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 20-11368 APN: 008-321024-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER DISCOVERY BAY COUNTRY CLUB RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 2017-431691-DL APN: 013400-052 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ARBOR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 04-10-2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-262022 at 1:30 PM, At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center outside near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 04-13-2018 as Instrument 2018-0057479-00 Book - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/ cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by KATHLEEN LAVERNE QUESADA, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 013-400-052 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 83 IBIS STREET , BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $12,365.20. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for informa-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-1819 TSG Order No.: 730-1608658-70 A.P.N.: 011-520-028-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 09/23/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0363655-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: MICHAEL J. KELLEY AND LISA KELLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 01/27/2022 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6803 NEW MELONES CIRCLE (Unincorporated Area) , DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $603,215.85 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-737630-RY Order No.: 160192092-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state

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or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHEN SANDERS, TINA SANDERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/8/2006 as Instrument No. 20060070908-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/8/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0104979-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/15/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $856,770.15 The purported property address is: 5233 FERN RIDGE CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-500-054-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16737630-RY. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-737630-RY to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you

should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-737630-RY IDSPub #0175742 12/17/2021 12/24/2021 12/31/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87223 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021.

involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 094774-CA. 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: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 094774-CA 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87222 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021.

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: 11-09-2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87234 Publish Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Christina Ann Monarrez Wills You are being sued Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Karim Shahir Wills CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D21-02727 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Karim Shahir Wills 2976 Aldrich Street, Antioch, CA 94509 (510) 672-6521 Date (Fecha): 7/9/2021 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) J. Berry, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87324 Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006894 The name of the business(es): Dietary Specialist Catering Located at: 420 5th Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Craig Smithers. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1130-2021. Signature of registrant: Craig Smithers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/29/2026 Oakley Press No. 030477 87232 Publish dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0006939 The name of the business(es): My Way Highway Located at: 4811 Knarlwood Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Meaghan McDermott. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/17/2018. Signature of registrant: Meaghan McDermott Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/7/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87328 Publish dates: December 31, 2021 , January 7, 14, 21, 2022.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bradley Larson, Jacqueline Larson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bradley Larson, Jacqueline Larson CASE NUMBER: N21-2208 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bradley Larson, Jacqueline Larson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Penelope Rose Larson to Proposed Name: Penny Rose Larson. 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: 2/8/2022 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, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. 925-634-1441. Date: 12/2/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87293 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 14, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jacqueline Evon Taylor SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jacqueline Evon Taylor CASE NUMBER: N21-1792 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Jacqueline Evon Taylor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacqueline Evon Taylor to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Evon Taylor-Henderson. 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: 1/14/2022 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: 9/20/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 87208 Publish Dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Letterly at 177 Avery Ct, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 12/11/2017 under File No. F-0007240 (*1) Lorin Baeta. 15440 Barcelona Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Lorin Baeta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 5, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 87207 Publish dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021.

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This Notice is hereby given that the underbusiness is conducted by: An Individual. signed intend to sell the personal propThe registrant commenced to transact erty described below to enforce a lien business under the fictitious business imposed on said property pursuant to the name or names listed above on 4-30- California Storage Act (Section 217001997. Signature of registrant: James F. 21718 of the Business & Professions Lopresto. This statement was filed with Code) Cypress Self Storage: Property is lothe County Clerk of Contra Costa County cated in separate storage unit at Cypress on: December 2, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Self Storage, 207 E Cypress Rd Oakley Ca Expires 12/1/2026 Oakley Press No. 03- 94561. The auction will be conducted en0477 87233 Publish dates: December 17, tirely on line at Bid13.com. Auctioneer: 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022. Bid13.com 1-844-2776; agent for Owner. Pictures of the contents of the storage FICTITIOUS BUSINESS unit may be viewed on line. The contents NAME STATEMENT include boxes and suit case. (contents File No. F-2021-0007010 The name of the unknown) business(es): Kayla’s Custom Designs Bids must be entered online beginning Located at: 3770 Holmes Road In: Oakley, Dec 27, 2021 at 8am, ending at midCA 94561, is hereby registered by the fol- night of Jan 8, 2022. lowing owner(s): Kayla Scarbrough. This Name Unit Items business is conducted by: An Indivdual. Genez, Bucinthe C1151 The registrant commenced to transact Pallets and cardboard. business under the fictitious business Genez, Bucinthe D1048 Boxes of name or names listed above on 11-1- clothing items, bags full of clothes, 2021. Signature of registrant: Kayla Scar- tires, pallets. brough-Owner. This statement was filed Payments must be paid for at time of purwith the County Clerk of Contra Costa chase. All items in unit are sold as is and County on: December 3, 2021 by Deputy must be removed within two days from Clerk Expires 12/2/2026 Oakley Press No. the time of sale. Deposit of $200.00 cash 03-0477 87265 Publish dates: December at time of purchase and will be refunded 17, 24, 31, 2021, January 7, 2022. when unit is emptied. Sale is subject to cancelation in the event of settlement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS between owner and obligated party. NAME STATEMENT Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87282 Publish File No. F-2021-0007298 The name of Dates: December 24, 31, 2021. the business(es): On The Run Solutions Located at: 4249 Salgado Ave In: Oakley, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF CA 94561, is hereby registered by the PERSONAL PROPERTY following owner(s): Black Rhino Enter- Notice is hereby given that pursuant to prises LLC. This business is conducted Section 21700 of the Business and Proby: A Limited Liability Company, State fessions Code, State of California, the unof Organization: California. The regis- dersigned will sell at public sale by comtrant commenced to transact business petitive bidding on Wednesday January under the fictitious business name or 12th, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at Oakley names listed above on N/A. Signature of Self Storage, 4700 Main St. Oakley, registrant: Karla Paola Guzman Palacios, CA 94561. County of Contra Costa, CEO. This statement was filed with the State of California, the goods, chattel or County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: other personal property including but not December 20, 2021, by Deputy Clerk limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/ Expires 12-19-2026 Oakley Press No. 03- or other household items. Stored by the 0477 87318 Publish dates: December 31, following person(s): 2021, January 7, 14, 21, 2022. KARL DYNES ROBERT JEDDELOH (2 units) NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Sonya Bayramian Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oak- Antonio Callahan Jr. ley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all Sheila Lackey (2 units) of the goods stored in the prospective Diego Martinez units below. Jonathon Shannon #9032 Alexandria Moore, #86 Cerissa Du- Melina TAGOAI maine, #800 Laura Mosher, #948 Danny All purchased goods are sold as is and Jones, #967 Thea Woods and #7040 must be paid for at the time of purchase. Robert Delbo. The goods are described as Cash Only. Management reserves the furniture, tools and miscellaneous right to set a minimum bid and/or repersonal property items being sold fuse any bids. This notice is subject to pursuant to the assertion of the lien on cancellation without notice in the event January 6th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. In or- of a settlement between owner and oblider to collect the amounts due from you. gated party. All sales are subject to prior The sale will take place at 1315 Main cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulaStreet, Oakley, CA 94561 County of tions are available at sale. Auction to be Contra Costa state of California. This lien conducted by Nor-Cal Storage Auctions, sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section Inc. CA Bond #7900468597 #916-60421700-21716 of the California Self Ser- 9695. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: vice Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be December 31th, 2021 & January 7th, held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner 2022. Oakley Press No. 03-1273 87321 reserves the right to bid at the sale. Pur- Publish Dates: December 31, 2021, Januchase must be in cash only paid at the ary 7, 2022. time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 87277 Publish Dates: December 24, 31, 2021. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road Oakley, CA 94561 The Following are the names of the tenants: Kyrah Andrade Brian Bilbrey Jesus Bustamante

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($276,087) and the Ironhouse Sanitary District ($4,066). The ECCFPD is an independent special district, and as such it did not qualify for funding in a previous state program that was limited to cities and other municipalities. Special districts are agencies formed to deliver specialized services essential to a community’s health, safety and economy that are not provided by the other local jurisdictions. According to the California Special Districts Association (CSDA), independent special districts obtain their authority directly from the community they serve through a governing body that operates independently from other government agencies. “We are continuing to go after every

The letter from the school district’s attorney also included a list of consequences the district could face for noncompliance with state masking mandates, including potential criminal and tort liability. This is not the first time dissent over district masking policies has been brought forth at a BUSD board meeting. During the Aug. 18 meeting, the board deliberated on its mask policy before determining it would continue to require students to wear them. Following the decision, several attendees of the meeting brought proceedings to a halt as they shouted insults and expletives at the board and threatened to vote the board members out of office.

named the interim chief as the city continues its search. Capelletti had been with the Oakley police for roughly a year before the complaint that resulted in his being placed on leave, joining the department in September 2020. He had previously been a captain of the La Habra Police Department in Southern California. “He does receive severance,” Cole said. “The way his agreement reads — which was a standard that had been used for city executive officials or executive staff members — is that there really has to be a conviction of a

dollar that’s available, looking for every single opportunity,” said Brian Oftedal, president of the ECCFPD Board of Directors. “We are not just sitting here waiting for annexation (with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District). Everybody’s plate is still overflowing with work, and we’re really trying to do whatever we can to ensure that we hand over a clean product.” The CSDA led the effort to extend funding opportunities to special districts like the ECCFPD. “A lot of special districts worked with the CSDA, and we met multiple times,” Oftedal said. “We had to go out with a lot of voices to ensure that special districts were included in the upcoming funding package, whatever it was going to be. There was a lot of collaboration, a lot

A letter of demand is not a legal document, according to Cornell Law School. It is a formal attempt to resolve a dispute through negotiation by demonstrating the threat of potential legal action as an alternative. While these letters are typically written by an attorney on a client’s behalf, the one presented to the BUSD was a template letter by an organization called Watchmen on the Wall, a self-described “grassroots political legal prayer group that helps ordinary citizens become engaged in local issues.” The copy provided to The Press was signed by Michelle Blasingame, a teacher in the district. The letter of demand presented to the school district can be found at www. thepress.net.

crime. What he did did not amount to criminal conduct, it was civilly prescribed conduct.” Cole said he and the city manager took the matter seriously. “We believe we handled the matter by the book,” Cole said. “We believe the decision that was made was justified and we are committed to providing a workplace that is free of any type of discrimination, that is open to the public, to all employees and that is something we take very seriously.”

of meetings and a lot of push to ensure that we were included. There was a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make sure that we qualified for whatever funding was available.” As a result of that effort, the state’s 2021 - 2022 budget was amended by Senate Bill (SB) 129 and SB170 to extend eligibility for COVID-19 relief funding to special districts, and $100 million was made available for that purpose. “Special districts are addressing our biggest statewide challenges, all at the local level,” said Neil McCormick, CEO of the CSDA. “We applaud Gov. Newsom and our legislature for recognizing this and responding to our requests for partnership. Special districts make a difference throughout California and this

funding will make a difference in the communities special districts serve.” The State Office of the Controller distributed funds to each county’s auditor-controller on Dec. 15. The counties have 30 days from that date to distribute the money to the qualifying special districts. “The relief fund will pay us back for the expenses that we’ve been using,” Aubert explained. “That would include all the additional personal protective equipment that we’ve had to implement; the cleaning supplies and mechanisms and we’ve had a number of different people out due to COVID-19 exposures. That’s what it all goes back to is to try to offset all of those different costs that we’ve been incurring.”

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