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Cheering a return to sports

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of Highway 4 is designated as a route of regional significance. Various housing projects proposed and approved for the land around the extension in question would fund the development of that road. But certain gaps remain. The Bridle Gate housing development, which was proposed for Brentwood, would fund a segment of that road. But its current plan saw some opposition from the community and the unanimous September vote of the Brentwood Planning Commission to recommend the council deny the

OAKLEY The city council is exploring the possibility of bringing back a separate planning commission. The city had a detached planning body from its incorporation in 1999 until development activity slowed in early 2009, when the council absorbed the commission’s responsibilities. A planning commission’s role is to aid in a municipality’s development, using in-place documents and codes to ensure that applications and projects jibe with established policies and goals. The council evaluated 17 projects in 2020, 11 of which would probably have gone before the planning commission first if one was in place. “With a planning commission, you get a (project idea) out early, and you get the idea out to the people to provide feedback on what they want in their community,” said City Councilmember George Fuller. The council is expected to put out a public survey to gauge resident interest in serving on a restarted commission or as a citizen planning adviser, who would contribute input to the city council regarding housing subdivision proposals and the design review process. The city has utilized planning advisers since around 2014, but Vice Mayor Randy Pope pointed out that participation among current advisers is hit or miss.

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BRENTWOOD Police are hoping parents can help them put the brakes on a dangerous bicycle stunt that’s growing in popularity. Bicycle-riding juveniles and young adults are increasingly swerving dangerously close to on-road vehicles, playing chicken and weaving in and out of traffic, in violation of roadway rules. The maneuver, dubbed “suicide swerve,” is widely seen in YouTube videos and has drawn the attention of worldwide law enforcement agencies, from Brentwood to Modesto to Boston to Hertfordshire, England. “Obviously, you can understand the severity and the likelihood of severe injury

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reedom cheerleader Lilly Weyrauch practices routines on campus, Monday, Feb. 8. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cessation of all high school sports for nearly a year, girls’ tennis, girls’ volleyball, swimming and crosscountry are scheduled to begin competitions later this month. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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County advancing Sand Creek extension “ Regardless of development occurring

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thereabouts, the road extension could be built if funded from ECCRFFA.

REGIONAL The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors this week approved an amendment to an ordinance that could help the Sand Creek Road extension become a reality. The Feb. 9 ordinance amendment adds the extension, which would build a road from Highway 4 to Deer Valley Road, to a list of projects that will be funded with regional transportation development impact mitigation (RTDIM) fees. These fees are collected by all member agencies of the East Contra Costa Regional

Fee and Financing Authority (ECCRFFA), a joint powers agency (JPA) that funds regional transportation improvements. “This action will only allow the Sand Creek Project to be eligible to receive ECCRFFA funding,” said Nancy Wein, Contra Costa senior civil engineer.

The region that would pave a path for Brentwood and Oakley residents to the Kaiser hospital is one that’s been under discussion for years. TRANSPLAN, a transportation committee representing Eastern Contra Costa County, already designated Sand Creek Road to the east

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General manager announces retirement by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

DISCOVERY BAY Mike Davies, the town’s general manager, is retiring. After more than four years at the helm of the town’s staff, Davies will step away from his work sometime this year. “I turn the big 65 this year, and I promised family and friends that this would be the year that I would stop and smell the roses,” Davies said. “This will be my third retirement, working since the age of 16, with a total of nearly 47 years in public service. I committed to the board that I will stay on as long as it takes to bring a new general manager on board.” Davies is a longtime resident of the town and a familiar face in local government. His public service career began at the age of 18, when he worked for the FBI as a clerk in San Francisco. He became an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputy before transferring to the Brentwood Police Department, where he served almost 27 years, including five as its chief. He also works for POST (Peace Officers’ Standards and Training) Academy, teaching and developing leadership courses. During his time in Discovery Bay, Davies worked to create a strong team to care for the residents of his hometown. Kevin Graves is the town’s Community Services District (CSD) board vice president and the only member of the current board who

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The town’s general manager, Mike Davies, will soon retire after four years of service to the community. Prior to that, he was the chief of police for the Brentwood Police and a deputy for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. predates Davies. He said Davies was an able administrator, giving guidance to the town’s staff and working with board members to solve problems and create effective policies. “Discovery Bay has been very fortunate to have Mike Davies at the helm,” Graves said. “His leadership has provided a positive workplace for our staff, and his abilities to work with and for the board have made us a better community. Mike has brought us to a

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and that combination has been invaluable to me,” Gallo said. “I would personally like to thank Mike for his mentorship, encouragement and support . . . These are some big shoes to fill, and he will be missed.” Davies said working in Discovery Bay has been a wonderful opportunity to do something meaningful for his community. He has enjoyed working for his fellow residents, putting together a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to serving the town. Once a new manager is found, he plans to spend time on the Delta with his grandkids and play more tennis. As for moving, he said he wouldn’t go anywhere else. “I have lived here since 2006. This is my home,” Davies said. “You can’t find anywhere else that’s like Discovery Bay, so I don’t intend to leave.” As he prepares to help the board begin the process to find his replacement, Davies said he looks forward to a slower pace, but will miss his work. “I would say that my leaving has mixed emotions,” he admitted. “I do enjoy being here, and I enjoy the people I work with, and I enjoy serving the residents of the town, but I promised family and friends I would slow down. It was an honor and a privilege to serve in Brentwood and to work with law enforcement leaders in the state of California when I worked for POST, and it’s been an honor and privilege to work in Discovery Bay. I’ve been very blessed in my career.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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A local institution prepares to close shop by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD From his barbershop nestled on the corner of Oak Street and Brentwood Boulevard, Jack Harrison will say that after more than 60 years as a barber in Brentwood his eyes and reflexes aren’t what they once were. And that might be true. Harrison’s eyesight might have gone a little soft, but the vision that helped him build Hair Encounters into a local institution remains tack sharp. Still, he plans to shut the doors of his business for good at the end of the month and finally begin to enjoy his well-deserved retirement. “I’ve been here a long time, and I’m ready to hang it up,” he said. Like many others, Harrison’s family moved to Brentwood from Oklahoma looking for work during the early part of the last century. Harrison was 6 years old at the time, and he was soon enrolled at Brentwood Elementary School. His education continued at Liberty High School. Going to school was never an excuse for not working. Harrison said he lied about his age so he could get a job in the Balfour Guthrie fruit-packing sheds during his sophomore and junior years. Six months before graduation, his parents secured him a job at Fibreboard Corporation. Working the afternoon shift from 1:30 to 10 p.m. he learned at least one important lesson: he didn’t want to spend his life do-

After cutting hair in Brentwood for more than six decades, barber Jack Harrison, seen here with Rick Sorrell in his shop in Brentwood, is retiring at the end of the month. ing factory work. “I was catching stock behind those machines,” Harrison explained. “It’s hard work, and I really didn’t like it.” Fate intervened when a friend said he was going to barber school in Oakland and offered Harrison a place to stay in Richmond while attending classes if he wanted to come along. He did, and they started school just days after graduation from Liberty. By November, Harrison was a statecertified apprentice barber.

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time and (to) reopen a nationwide search for the city manager role … Please note that council discussions regarding hiring decisions are conducted in confidential executive sessions to allow candid feedback and to ensure the privacy of all candidates. As such, there is no additional information to share about this decision at this time.” Gresham is a city of 109,000 people located just east of Portland. According to Elizabeth Coffey, communications director for the City of Gresham, the salary range for the city manager position is $185,00 to $225,000. The population of Oakley was just shy of 43,000 in 2019 according to www.city-data.com. Montgomery’s salary

was reported in 2019 to be $239,460. “I love Oakley and intend to continue to diligently serve and only explore opportunities that would make sense for my family and me,” said Montgomery in an email to The Press. Montgomery has been Oakley’s city manager since 2005. Prior to that he served as the city manager for the City of Mesquite, Nevada, for seven years. “Mr. Montgomery has served Oakley a number of years,” said Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins. “There is no harm no foul in looking into one’s other options in life. Mr. Montgomery continues to serve the council and city staff 100%.”

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boat launch ramps and boating events, or wherever boaters are. “Boating has been supportive and healing for many during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Division of Boating and Waterways Acting Deputy Director Ramona Fernandez. “As Californians enjoy this form of outdoor recreation, it is important for them to do so in a way that protects public safety and the environment. We invite water enthusiasts to help us share these important messages by becoming a Dockwalker.” Free, three-hour virtual Dockwalker trainings will be offered through the Zoom video conferencing system starting March 6 through June 12 on select Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Participants must be 15 years or older. The training qualifies as community service. Interested persons must register ahead of time online. Anyone who is interested in this effective educational program can view videos online to learn more about

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at their own success “Over these past 20-plus years, I have learned more from my students than they could ever learn from me,” said Gonzales. “My students fill my heart, and most importantly, they keep me young at heart.” Her colleagues admire Gonzalez for her passion and dedication when working with students; she always puts forth tremendous effort in assuring her students’ needs are being met. Angelene Kumar Timber Point Elementary School Kumar began working for the school district in 2010 as a campus supervisor and a substitute aide. In 2013 she became a permanent aide, working with the special needs students at Timber Point. Kumar also works at a local senior living facility in Brentwood. She and her family are originally Fiji

and came to Discovery Bay in 2009. Since 1998, she has been happily married to her “better half,” Avikash, and they have two children together, daughter Thriya, a junior at San Francisco State and their son Trishall, a senior at Liberty High School. In her free time Kumar loves to travel with her family, watch movies, cook and dance. Her students affectionately call her Ms. Angee. She says her favorite part of the job is “the love, understanding and calmness I have for my students. This job teaches me to be calm and patient in any crisis. Each day, I go home learning something new from my students, and that’s what I love about my job.” The staff could not be more proud of Kumar for being chosen as CSEA’s Employee of the Year for Timber Point Elementary School.

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identify the person.” Battalion Chief Craig Auzenne with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), an adult male believed to have been living on the boat could not be located after the blaze broke out around 10 p.m. A vehicle thought to belong to the man was found in the marina parking lot. “The boat was fully involved when the first engine company arrived on scene,” said Auzenne Sunday night. “They were able to extinguish the fire, but it is completely burned out. The hull is intact, so it is still floating.” Fire caused extensive damage to the boat and made it unsafe to board and search. The boat sank later Sunday night, complicating the search plans.

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Last week Governor Newsom extended the moratorium on evictions in California through June 30, 2021. This is not a blanket prohibition on all evictions, but it does stop evictions if the tenant is unable to pay all or part of their rent due to a COVID-related reason. The tenant is still responsible to pay the unpaid rent eventually, but the landlord can’t evict a tenant over that unpaid rent, even after the moratorium ends. There will also be a new State Rental Assistance Program that will be in charge of distributing the $2.6 billion in federal rental assistance California will receive. Part of that money will be targeted towards tenants and part will be towards landlords who agree to waive 20% of the unpaid rent. Landlords who agreed to this can apply to receive 80% in rent reimbursements for amounts owed between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. The State Rental Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from property owners and tenants in March. I will report on that program as more details become available. Another new rule is that landlords can’t use COVID-19 related debt (including unpaid rent) as a reason to refuse to rent to an otherwise

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Sept. 30, 1921 - Feb. 1, 2021 Nellie Farias passed away at home on Monday, Feb. 1, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Nellie was born in San Angelo, Texas, in 1921. She moved to Contra Costa County in 1948, shortly after her marriage to Eligio Farias. Nellie was a stay-at-home wife but was never idle. She was a spiritual woman, a loving mother, and a strong and dedicated partner “compañera.” She and Eligio celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on Nov. 19, 2020. Nellie is survived by her devoted husband; loving sons, Joseph (Joey) of Fresno and Carlos of Concord; three grandsons, Michael, Andrew and Gabriel; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her remaining brother Mariano Ramirez and her youngest sister Margaret Liscano, both of Fresno; and by numerous nieces and nephews who loved to spend time in her Brentwood home. Her gentle heart and sweet spirit will be missed by all those who knew her.

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Wishing you the sweetest of holidays When most people think about Valentine’s Day, they think of their boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife – that’s if they think of it at all. But Grandpa and I do. We also think of the grandkids and the years I used to buy those boxes of Senior little cards for them orner to bring to school. I made sure there was enough for every kid in class so nobody felt unloved on Valentine’s Day. For years I received cards, candy, stuffed animals and Marla a few balloons, here Luckhardt and there, but in the last few years it’s toned down a little bit. That’s fine with me since all those stuffed creatures began to take over our house, and I find them everywhere. My kissing monkeys hit me in the head when I tried to get something down from the closet shelf and Ozzie the giant giraffe stares at me from across the room when we are watching television. Don’t get me wrong, I still get a kick out of the funny signs on the bathroom mirror and Grandpa dressed up in his tiger costume dancing with a poster that wishes me a Happy Valentine’s Day. I cherish all of the memories and the love. After my dad passed away and my mom was still here, we would get her some sugar-free chocolate and a card making

sure she knew that even though my dad was gone, he would have been right there with the yellow roses that she loved. For decades, she hid the fact that they made her sneeze because he loved getting them for her just as much as she appreciated that he did it every year. They were married for 60 wonderful and loving years. My grandfather would give my grandmother something special on Valentine’s Day along with a nice card. Considering they had a card store in New York, he said it was easy to remember to pick one out for her. She called him Daddy with her heavy Brooklyn accent and she was Tootsie. On the kitchen wall were two plates with felt cutouts of a man and a woman. Daddy was printed on his and, yes, Tootsie on hers. As a kid, I thought those were the coolest ever! They were happily married for 66 years and between them and my parents as marital role models, I too would settle for nothing less than the perfect Valentine. Grandpa and I will celebrate our 40th anniversary this year. I understand the history and meaning of this light-hearted – no pun intended – holiday, but there are many people I truly adore, so sharing some kindness with them is equally sweet. Many seniors have lost a loved one, especially one’s life partner, making certain holidays less and less joyful. Some live alone, and a card or even a phone call saying I love you means a lot. Friends with Flowers, who I’ve spoken

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Holidays are meaningful for two reasons. The first is obvious as each one has a history or a specific meaning and even qualify for a day off from work or school, but the second is the personal traditions that keep the memories in our hearts. I think back on the numerous February 14ths in my life with smiles and look forward to many more with my sweetheart. I’m sending hearts and virtual hugs to all of you with some extra special shoutouts to everyone who is sheltering inside on this Valentine’s Day. My grandfather used to tell me all the time that he was going to buy me a monkey. I never really understood why or how, but now I know that he wanted me to find a special man that would indeed get me that monkey and I did! He got me two of them. Happy Valentine’s Day to you all with my love. Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

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City projects budget surplus of $1.6M by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Severe potential pandemic-induced impacts on the city’s budget haven’t materialized, officials said during a recent budget update. The city is projecting a $1.6 million surplus to its two-year (2020/21 and 2021/22) budget, a far cry from a once anticipated budget that projected $4 million drops in revenue per year. “Following the adoption of the budget, the city has not experienced the magnitude of negative revenue impacts that were initially estimated,” said Christine Andrews, assistant director of finance and information systems. The optimistic outlook is buoyed by better-than-expected property and sales tax projections and fiscal year 2020/21 park and recreation savings cancelling out an anticipated revenue dip. The assessed valuation of property, which drives the city’s property taxes, is expected to rise by 5.75% or 2% higher than city projections, in fiscal

year 2020/2021, leading to a $595,887 jump in fiscal year property tax revenues, the general fund’s largest revenue source. Fiscal year 2020/21 sales taxes, the second-largest general fund revenue source, are expected to jump 8% ($657,540) higher than city projections. Fiscal year 2021/22 property and sales tax projections are also rosy, with property-tax-driven assessed valuation projected to increase 3.5%, as opposed to original estimates of dropping 5%. And 2021/22 sales tax revenue is expected to rise 7% over 2020/21 projected revenue. “Although there have been significant decreases in sales tax revenue from major business groups, like restaurants, service stations, general consumer goods, and in-person shopping, these reductions have been offset by increased spending online, along with increased activity in grocery stores, construction and home improvement, and autos,” Andrews said. “Legislation requiring online retailers, such as Amazon, to collect and remit sales tax has substantially reduced the negative

fiscal impacts resulting from decreased in-person shopping.” On the expense side, the pandemic and ensuing shelter-in-place regulations saved the city an estimated $699,856 in fiscal year 2020/21 park and recreation costs, primarily parttime staffing, offsetting an expected $480,548 drop in revenue, due to the later than expected return of recreation programs and facility rentals, Andrews said. The positive outlook is likely to open the door for the return of at least one strategic initiative: the hiring of five additional police officers, shelved to account for expected financial setbacks during the budget’s initial passage in mid-2020. It’s expected that the additional hires will be formally added to the budget during the council’s mid-term budget update process in June. Police Chief Tom Hansen said prior to the hires being put on hold that the additional officers will allow the department to break the city into five, as opposed to four, coverage areas — increasing the number of available

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officers and improving response times. “It’s a great thing for the city,” Hansen said. “Our goal is to stay on top of crime and be out there and protect the fine people of Brentwood. It’s a priority.” The council previously shelved $2.5 million for the endeavor, which should be enough to cover one-time costs of establishing the fifth beat, along with two years of personnel costs. Long-term costs would be covered by the general fund and community facilities districts, Andrews said. If everything moves forward as expected, then the fifth coverage area could be rolled into daily operations in the next fiscal year. “It has been nearly 15 years since the city added another beat,” said City Councilmember Karen Rarey. “In that time, we have seen our population grow by nearly 20,000 people. I am sure the officers are excited about the addition of a fifth beat, and I can’t wait to get it online.” City Manager Tim Ogden hinted that further reinstated strategic initiatives could be in store during the council’s mid-term budget update process in June if the city’s finances continue to trend in a positive direction. Just a small selection of those previously shelved endeavors include amending library hours; implementing an economic development action plan; and increasing Sunset Park operating hours. “We are going to take (the financial analysis) that we did now and do it again and try to give (the council) financial capacity,” he said. To view the complete operating budget update report, visit packet page 213 at https://bit.ly/3rG3xoj.

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Top teams in hunt for renewed success As Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) cross-country, swimming and diving, and girls’ golf and tennis teams gear up for the return of action, several champion teams and individuals are hoping to repeat their success. Here is a look back at the 2019 squads and players everyone will be chasing this season. Swimming and diving When Heritage swimmers jump into the pool in the middle of this month, the boys’ squad will be gunning for its 12th consecutive league title, while the girls’ squad will look for its 11th consecutive BVAL crown. Both teams closed out the 2019 season with perfect league records. Cross-country The Liberty boys’ and Heritage girls’ took home big wins at the BVAL cross-country championships in 2019, the last time such an event was held. The Heritage girls’ score of 42 won them the meet. Liberty’s girls’ team won second place with 47, and Freedom finished third with a score of 82. The Liberty boys’ team score of 36 clinched them the title. The Heritage boys finished with 48 points to come in second as a team. Freedom finished third. Liberty athlete Nic Lewis, who finished with a 5k time of 17:03.02, finished first for the boys, while Freedom athlete Kylee Denver finished with the best overall girls’ time at 20:24.67. The Heritage and Liberty girls’ squads shared the regular-season title, while the Liberty boys’ nabbed the regular-season championship.

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The Liberty High School boys’ cross-country team, seen here in 2019, will seek another league title when the season opens later this month. Girls’ golf The Heritage girls’ golf team will gun for its eighth straight Bay Valley Athletic League in 2021. The squad finished 10-0 in league matches in 2019. The league’s 2019 MVP was Liberty’s Emily Knox.

Girls’ tennis The Heritage girls tennis team will seek its ninth straight team league championship. On an individual level, Erin Crane took home the singles title, while the duo of Alyssa Duran and Sofia Sormani captured the doubles crown.

This week in East County sports history In 2016, the Liberty High School girls’ soccer team entered its secondto-last match of the regular season with a 7-0-1 record and a chance to clinch its third consecutive Bay Valley Athletic League title. With a victory over cross-town rival Heritage, the Lions did just that. Not only did the win wrap up a league title, but a 4-0 final put Liberty on the doorstep of an undefeated league season and a league season without allowing a single goal. Junior captain Devyn Gilfoy got the scoring going early for Liberty, scoring less than three minutes into the game. That was quickly followed up by the first of two goals from

sophomore Kylie Zentner. Junior Lauren Sisneros gave the Lions a 3-0 lead going into the half, and Zentner’s second goal closed the scoring. As dominant as the 4-0 final is, it is not indicative of just how dominant Liberty was. While the best Patriots player, goalkeeper Kailee Gross, did allow four goals, the Lions could have easily scored twice as many goals if not for her strong saves. “I think we played together as a team very well,” Liberty junior Haley Bostard said of the Lions’ performance. “We connected and worked hard for each other. That’s all that I could ask for as a captain.”

In 2016, Liberty junior Delanie Sheehan moves toward the Heritage goal during the Lions’ 4-0 victory over the Patriots, who clinched Liberty’s third consecutive league title.

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Impact Soccer Club seeks players Brentwood’s Impact Soccer Club has begun accepting 2021 registrations for a variety of its upcoming offerings. Opportunities for youth as young as 4 all the way up to adults are currently available. Special pricing is currently being offered through the month of February. For more information, visit www.Impactsoccer.org.

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BVAL releases season’s swimming, diving schedule The season’s first official practice is set for Feb. 15, with competitions set to begin on March 3. All competitions will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 Pittsburg @ Deer Valley Heritage @ Freedom Liberty @ Antioch Wednesday, March 10 Liberty @ Deer Valley Heritage @ Pittsburg Antioch @ Freedom Wednesday, March 17 Liberty @ Heritage Antioch @ Deer Valley

Freedom @ Pittsburg Wednesday, March 24 Pittsburg @ Antioch Deer Valley @ Heritage Freedom @ Liberty Wednesday, March 31 Deer Valley @ Freedom Heritage @ Antioch Pittsburg @ Liberty Thursday, April 8 BVAL Dive Championships @ Freedom Friday-Saturday, April 9-10 BVAL Championships @ Antioch (varsity only)

Heritage swimmer Hailey Miranda is seen here in 2019. The Bay Valley Athletic League recently announced the swimming and diving schedule for this upcoming season. Press file photo

Catching an offer Freedom senior slotback and cornerback Deniro Killian Jr. (number 7) recently announced he’s committing to Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. Killian hauled in 35 catches for 549 yards and two touchdowns in one varsity season for the Falcons, according to Maxpreps.com. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me with an opportunity to play the game I love at the next level,” Killian said in a message posted on Twitter. “Second, I would like to thank my family for pushing me all my life to be the best version of myself and believing in my dreams. I love you guys. I would also like to thank others who played a great role in my life, making me a better person and athlete.” Press file photo

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006256 The name of the business: GDP Agency (Global Dignitary Protection Agency) Located at: 2439 Kaiser Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cyriacus Nwabueze Nzerem. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/10/2020. Signature of registrant: Cyriacus Nwabueze Nzerem. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/28/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85117 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021.

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 1, 2010. Signature of registrant: Barbara Pilling. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 10, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/9/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84916 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000057 The name of the business: In Law Investigations Located at: 606 Ralston Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John Anthony Goyich. 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: John Anthony Goyich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/4/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85046 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/27/2019. Signature of registrant: Elise Braganza, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/12/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85041 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000256 The name of the business: Design Consultants of East Bay Located at: 1725 Sesame Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Isaac Selassie 2. Asqual Teferi. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/01/2019. Signature of registrant: Isaac Fikre Selassie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Januar 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85008 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

O. Ramos Laura. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 1/3/2026 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 84930 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021.

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: 3/24/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: January 14, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85107 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000013 The name of the business: NJ Moving Located at: 2409 Roca Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joseph Chavan. 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: Joseph Chavan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/3/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84963 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000123 The name of the business: ZAY Interglobal Located at: 5445 Ridgedale Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mohammad Fazel Musazay. 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: Mohammad Fazel Musazay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/10/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85031 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000233 The name of the business(es): 1. OrganizeU 2. AppetizeU Located at: 5575 Sunview Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chanette Campbell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Chanette Campbell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/14/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85112 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000235 The name of the business: Heirloom Publishing House Located at: 20 Palm Beach Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jessica Pereira Barney. 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: Jessica Pereira Barney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/14/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 85096 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000366 The name of the business: EZ Nails Located at: 1864 A St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Huy Nguyen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of registrant: Huy Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/25/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 85110 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005939 The name of the business(es): SUMMERSET 1 KARE BEARS Located at: 1675 Crispin Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Barbara Pilling 2. Jerrie White. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association other than a partnership. The registrant commenced to

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0006055 The name of the business: GC Services Located at: 420-440 Railroad Ave In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: GC Services LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Giselle Cazares, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 12/14/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84962 Publish dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000103 The name of the business: Sly Imaging Located at: 1666 Chatham Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sylvester Littlejohn. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/2/21. Signature of registrant: Sylvester Littlejohn. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 7, File No. F-2020-0006113 The name of the 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 1/6/2026 business: Orbit Rentals Located at: 829 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84985 Publish Bamboo Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. hereby registered by the following owner: Jonathan Garay. This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by: An Individual. The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious File No. F-2021-0000127 The name of the business name or names listed above on business: Enabling Homes Located at: 12/9/2020. Signature of registrant: Jona- 136 Woodland Valley Dr In: San Ramon, CA than Garay. This statement was filed with 94582, is hereby registered by the following the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: owner: Enabling Strategies Limited. This busiDecember 21, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires ness is conducted by: A Corporation, State 12/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 of Incorporation: California. The registrant 85103 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, commenced to transact business under the March 5, 2021. fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/29/2020. Signature of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Nasir Khan, Chief Operating Officer. This NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk of File No. F-2020-0006130 The name of the Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2021 by business: Furry Friends Pet Services Lo- Deputy Clerk 1/10/2026 Brentwood Press No. cated at: 829 Bamboo Drive In: Brentwood, 02-1273 85015 Publish dates: February 5, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- 12, 19, 26, 2021. ing owner: Rachelle Hampton. This business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS commenced to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or names listed File No. F-2021-0000151 The name of the above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rach- business: Whole Being Healing Located elle Hampton, Owner. This statement was at: 2125 Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folCounty on: December 22, 2020 by Deputy lowing owner: Olivia Humphrey. This busiClerk Expires 12/21/2025 Brentwood Press ness is conducted by: An Individual. The No. 02-1273 85013 Publish dates: February registrant commenced to transact business 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Olivia Humphrey. This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County File No. F-2021-0000004 The name of the on: January 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires business: Eagle Lane Road Maintenance 1/11/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ASN Located at: 250 Eagle Ln. In: Brentwood, 84956 Publish dates: January 29, February CA 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- 5, 12, 19, 2021. ing owner: 1. Gerald C. Zahn - President 2. Denise M. Gavello - Tres. This business is conFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ducted by: An Unincorporated Association NAME STATEMENT other than a partnership. The registrant com- File No. F-2021-0000160 The name of the menced to transact business under the ficti- business: La Fritanguera Nicaraguan tious business name or names listed above on Cuisine Located at: 1819 Colfax Street In: 10/25/2000. Signature of registrant: Gerald Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by C. Zahn. This statement was filed with the the following owner: Mombacho, Inc. This County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Janu- business is conducted by: A Corporation, ary 4, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/3/2026 State of Incorporation: California. The regisBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 85040 Publish trant commenced to transact business under dates: February 5, 12 19, 26, 2021. the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021. Signature of regisFICTITIOUS BUSINESS trant: Jenniffer Jimenez CEO. This statement NAME STATEMENT was filed with the County Clerk of Contra File No. F-2021-0000015 The name of the Costa County on: January 12, 2021 by Deputy business: PorchLight Realty Located at: Clerk Expires 1/11/2026 Brentwood Press No. 2603 Caminio Ramon Suite 200 In: San 02-1273 85059 Publish dates: February 5, Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by 12, 19, 26, 2021. the following owner: Mark Pattison. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or names File No. F-2021-0000190 The name of the listed above on March 18, 2020. Signature business: WorkAligned Located at: 3515 of registrant: Mark Pattison. This statement Mt. Diablo Blvd. #11 In: Lafayette, CA 94549, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra is hereby registered by the following owner: Costa County on: January 4, 2021 by Deputy Julia L. Raina. This business is conducted by: Clerk Expires 1/3/2026 Brentwood Press No. An Individual. The registrant commenced to 02-1273 84964 Publish dates: January 29, transact business under the fictitious business February 5, 12, 19, 2021. name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Julia L. Raina. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2021 by File No. F-2021-0000040 The name of the Deputy Clerk Expires 1/12/2026 Brentwood business: Frontline Sales Located at: 2092 Press No. 02-1273 85089 Publish dates: FebOmega Rd Suite H2 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, ruary 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. is hereby registered by the following owner: ALGO CORPORATION. This business is conFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ducted by: A Corporation, State of IncorpoNAME STATEMENT ration: California. The registrant commenced File No. F-2021-0000196 The name of the to transact business under the fictitious business: Silver Fern Child and Fambusiness name or names listed above on N/A. ily Therapy Incorporated Located at: Signature of registrant: Mohammad Farsai. 3075 Citrus Circle #165 In: Walnut Creek, CA This statement was filed with the County 94598, is hereby registered by the following Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 5, owner: Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy 2021 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 1/4/2026 Incorporated. This business is conducted by: A Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84986 Publish Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2021. The registrant commenced to transact busi-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000201 The name of the business: Fast Response Tree Service Located at: 1113 Veranda Ct In: Folsom, CA 95630, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alan Bayley . This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/24/2020. Signature of registrant: Alan Bayley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/12/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85024 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000214 The name of the business: Little Locals Located at: 2331 Newport Place South In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owne: Christine Sobolik. 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: Christine Sobolik. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/13/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85073 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000219 The name of the business: Dean Court Home Located at: 200 Dean Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Person-Centered Care LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jonathan R. Bentulan, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/13/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85042 Publish dates: February 5,12, 19, 26, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000250 The name of the business: Wolverine Junk Removal Located at: 3442 Chandler Circle In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Shane Anthony Durbin 2. Jason Richard Kolnberger. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/26/2020. Signature of registrant: Shane Anthony Durbin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85097 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000253 The name of the business: Adonai Commercial Investments Located at: 2125 Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 4 Adonai Incorporated. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jacynthia Monroe-Humphrey, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85098 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000255 The name of the business: ETK COMPUTE Located at: 1595 Dawnview Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Xanth Robrahn. 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: Michael Xanth Robrahn Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/18/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85007 Publish dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000190 The name of the business: WorkAligned Located at: 3515 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #11 In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Julia L. Raina. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Julia L. Raina. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2021 by File No. F-2021-0000266 The name of Deputy Clerk Expires 1/12/2026 Brentwood the business: LTU Labs Located at: 2950 Press No. 02-1273 85089 Publish dates: FebWindtree Ct In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby ruary 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. registered by the following owner: Isabelle Lurie. This business is conducted by: An IndiORDER TO SHOW CAUSE vidual. The registrant commenced to transact FOR CHANGE OF NAME business under the fictitious business name PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Barry Strock II or names listed above on 11/10/2020. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Signature of registrant: Isabelle Lurie. This CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA statement was filed with the County Clerk of 94553 PETITION OF: Barry Strock II and Amber Contra Costa County on: January 21, 2021 by Hess-Strock CASE NUMBER: N21-0017 Deputy Clerk Expires 1/20/2026 Brentwood TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Press No. 02-1273 85102 Publish dates: Feb- Barry Strock II and Amber Hess-Strock filed ruary 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ashley Christianne Strock to Proposed NAME STATEMENT Name: Katherine Christianne Strock. 2. File No. F-2021-0000295 The name of the THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested business: Alliance Mobile Notary And in this matter shall appear before this court at Loan Signing Services Located at: 2125 the hearing indicated below to show cause, Gold Poppy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, if any, why the petition for change of name is hereby registered by the following owner: should not be granted. Any person objecting to 4 Adonai Incorporated. This business is the name changes described above must file a conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incor- written objection that includes the reasons for poration: CA. The registrant commenced to the objection at least two court days before transact business under the fictitious busi- the matter is scheduled to be heard and must ness name or names listed above on N/A. appear at the hearing to show cause why the Signature of registrant: Jacynthia Humphrey. petition should not be granted. If no written This statement was filed with the County objection is timely filed, the court may grant Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 21, the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/20/2026 HEARING a. Date: 03/03/2021 Time: 9:00 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85101 Publish a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT each week for four successive weeks prior to File No. F-2020-0006182 The name of the the date set for hearing on the petition in the business(es): In Training Located at: 1240 following newspaper of general circulation, Laverock Lane In: Alamo, CA, 94507, is hereby printed in this county: Brentwood Press registered by the following owner: Suzanne Date: 12/31/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Cordes. This business is conducted by: An In- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84915 Publish dividual. The registrant commenced to trans- Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/18/2020. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Signature of registrant: Suzanne Cordes. This FOR CHANGE OF NAME statement was filed with the County Clerk of PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Elissa Marie Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2020 Predmore SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORby Deputy Clerk Expires 12/23/2025 Brent- NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court wood Press No 02-1273 84926 Publish dates: Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. Elissa Marie Predmore CASE NUMBER: N21-0113 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1. Petitioner Elissa Marie Predmore filed a NAME STATEMENT petition with this court for a decree changFile No. F-2020-0006152 The name of the ing names as follows: Present Name: a. business: Lions Center For The Visually Elissa Marie Predmore to Proposed Impaired Located at: 175 Alvarado Avenue Name: Elissa Marie Trujillo. 2. THE In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered COURT ORDERS that all persons interested by the following owner: Lions Blind Center Of in this matter shall appear before this court Diablo Valley, Inc. This business is conducted at the hearing indicated below to show by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. cause, if any, why the petition for change The registrant commenced to transact busi- of name should not be granted. Any person ness under the fictitious business name or objecting to the name changes described names listed above on 1/15/1965. Signature above must file a written objection that of registrant: Charles “Duke” Dunham, Presi- includes the reasons for the objection at dent Of The Board. This statement was filed least two court days before the matter is with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County scheduled to be heard and must appear at on: December 23, 2020 by Deputy Clerk the hearing to show cause why the petition Expires on 12/22/2025 Brentwood Press No should not be granted. If no written objec02-1273 84928 Publish dates: January 22, tion is timely filed, the court may grant the 29, February 5, 12, 2021. petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 03/24/2021 Time: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the NAME STATEMENT court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of File No. F-2020-0006251 The name of the this Order to Show Cause shall be published business(es): J’s Plumbing Located at: 815 at least once each week for four successive Court St #94 In: Martinez, CA 94553, is hereby weeks prior to the date set for hearing on registered by the following owner: Jason the petition in the following newspaper of Ulloa. This business is conducted by: An Indi- general circulation, printed in this county: vidual. The registrant commenced to transact Brentwood Press business under the fictitious business name Date: January 14, 2020 Judge of the Suor names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature perior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 of registrant: Jason Ulloa. This statement was 85109 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa March 5, 2021. County on: December 29, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 12/28/2025 Brentwood ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Press No 02-1273 84929 Publish dates: JanuFOR CHANGE OF NAME ary 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: GRACE RAMIREZ AND FRANK RAMIREZ SUPEFICTITIOUS BUSINESS RIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NAME STATEMENT CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, File No. F-2021-0000019 The name of the CA 94553 PETITION OF: GRACE AND FRANK business: Joe Auto Smog Located at: 2201 RAMIREZ CASE NUMBER: N21-0088 TO Harbor St Ste D In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner hereby registered by the following owner: GRACE AND FRANK RAMIREZ filed a petition Jenny O. Ramos Laura. This business is con- with this court for a decree changing names ducted by: An Individual. The registrant as follows: Present Name: a. SETH MARcommenced to transact business under the CO RAMIREZ to Proposed Name: SETH fictitious business name or names listed DAVID RAMIREZ. 2. 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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shannon Smith SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shannon D. Smith CASE NUMBER: N20-1523 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Shannon Smith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Shannon Damone Smith b. AKA Damone Shannon Smith to Proposed Name: Damone Shannon Smith. 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: 3/11/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 01/15/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 85108 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000149 The name of the business: Choice Plans and Permit Services Located at: 1021 Vineyard Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Debra Fromme. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/4/2021. Signature of registrant: Debra Fromme. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires on 1/11/2026 Oakley Press No 03-0477 84927 Publish dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000297 The name of the business: Norma’s Family Daycare Located at: 300 Shady Oak Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Norma Rocha. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/20/2021. Signature of registrant: Norma Rocha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/20/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85100 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0000468 The name of the business: Patty’s Jewlery Located at: 642 Bynum Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Patricia Ayala. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Patricia Ayala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 1/31/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 85111 Publish dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021.

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project. Bridle Gate has yet to return to the council. “We would love to see this road extension funded and built,” said Tim Ogden, Brentwood city manager. “The pending Bridle Gate project has the developer building it if approved, and that would certainly occur sooner than with regional funding. Regardless of development occurring thereabouts, the road extension could be built if funded from ECCRFFA.” The Sand Creek extension project is detailed in the 2020 ECCRFFA report. On Oct. 8, 2020, the ECCRFFA Board of Directors adopted a resolution to: make required findings; ap-

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prove the 2020 report; approve a fourth amendment to the ECCRFFA JPA to add the Sand Creek Extension Project to its project list; and recommend that ECCRFFA member agencies consider approving the fourth amendment to the Agreement and amending their fee ordinances and resolutions to add the Sand Creek Extension Project. The RTDIM fees were last approved in 2005, when ECCRFFA member agencies adopted the fees to fund transportation projects on a project list as described in that year’s report.

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“Maybe we could drum up more interest in planning advisers, because I think planning advisers would be the pool if we do pull the trigger on the planning commission,” Pope said. If the council were to re-establish a separate planning commission, several decisions would need to be finalized, including the commission’s size, duties, the length of member terms and its advisory or approving roles. City staff advised that the council must also weigh several other factors if the commission is brought back, including new costs, increased city staff workload, additional steps added to the project approval process and how commissioners would be properly trained. “If they are trained and very capable, educated planning commissioners, it can be a help. But if they are not, it can be one

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that could result if they do not swerve out of the way in time,” said Brentwood Police Sgt. Chris Peart. “It’s hard for the vehicles on the roadway to judge, especially if they swerve the same direction the bicyclists swerve.” Brentwood police say they have seen an upward trend in suicide swerve reports in recent months and have handed out a number of citations. But they are reminding area parents to discuss bicycle and road safety rules with their children to stave off potential criminal consequences or tragedy. At a minimum, law-breaking bicyclists are subject to a citation if caught, but they could also be severely injured or die if the stunt goes awry. “This type of behavior is very dangerous, not only for themselves but also for other motorists and pedestrians in the roadway,” said Officer Matt King in a public service announcement on the police department’s Facebook page. “Drivers are often startled and could swerve into other vehicles attempting to avoid these bicyclists. Also, these unsuspecting drivers could run into (bicyclists) when they recklessly dart in front of their vehicle.” Local social media chatter among residents who have observed the behavior has spiked in recent weeks, with posters concerned about or decrying the act. Some also noticed that juvenile riders weren’t wearing helmets, which the California Vehicle Code requires. “There were probably 50 teens on bicycles on Lone Tree Way on Saturday doing wheelies and making a point of tapping the

front of my car with either their hand or foot while I was stopped at the light,” read one Nextdoor post. “It was unnerving to say the least.” Local law enforcement officials said it’s unclear what set the trend in motion, but social media is awash in suicide swerve videos, many riders appearing to glorify the behavior. Other videos, however, document unsuspecting riders falling off their bikes after crashing into or being hit by vehicles. “I think (the prevalence of the activity) is just word of mouth,” Peart said. “Kids are seeing it, and they are trying to copycat everything they see, and social media is a platform to get your name out there, so they are trying it. We are trying to get the message out to be safe on the roadway and make sure everyone is obeying all traffic laws at all times.” Oakley Police Chief Dean Capelletti said his department hasn’t received such reports in the city, but he reminds everyone to always follow the road rules. “Operating a motor vehicle requires a person’s complete attention and their dedicated adherence to the rules of the road,” he said. “Whether you are talking on a phone, texting or deliberately maneuvering in a manner inconsistent with safe driving practices, you place everyone at risk, and the Oakley Police Department will not tolerate the blatant disregard for the public.” Residents who observe the behavior are encouraged to report it to law enforcement. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public service announcement on the trend, visit https://bit.ly/3a5qaNc.

The 2020 report was prepared to determine the amount of the RTDIM fees necessary to fund new development’s share of the estimated costs of the Sand Creek extension project. The total fees needed to develop the road were not available at press time. The Sand Creek extension project, as described in the 2020 report, “is consistent with the goals and policies of the circulation elements in the general plans of the City of Antioch and City of Brentwood.” Both reports from 2005 and 2020 determined that there is a reasonable

relationship between the use of revenue generated by the RTDIM fees and the type of new development projects on which those fees shall be imposed. As Wein clarified to the supervisors, the addition of this project to the list does not guarantee its selection. “ECCRFFA project priorities and project delivery will still be determined by the ECCRFFA governing body,” she said. “This action does not automatically grant (the extension) a higher priority.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

of the biggest deterrents to growth in any community,” said City Manager Bryan Montgomery. The council, however, appears resolved to at least explore the commission’s return. Pope noted that the city council could reduce its meeting frequency from twice to once a month to accommodate commission meetings and reduce costs and staff workload. But he said the sparse participation in the city’s current citizen planning program concerns him. “I agree; more eyes on a project makes a project better. But we don’t want to do it just for the sake of doing it,” he said. “We want to do it right.” Fellow Councilmember Anissa Williams expressed similar sentiments. “The thought of a planning commission is there will be an additional set of eyes, and it kind of divides the work,” she

said. “That being said, if there is not going to be participation, that makes me a little bit nervous.” Fuller said he believes a commission could increase citizen engagement on projects earlier in the approval process. “I think it allows the city to be heard,” Fuller said. At least one city resident, Conan Moats, agrees. “I believe Oakley needs a planning commission,” he said. “It has the potential to save us money if planning is done properly, and it could set expectations for what development is going to look like. How quickly do we want to grow? How many projects do we want to take on?” It’s expected that the city survey will be accessible online, with the council considering the results before deciding how to proceed. For more information, visit https:// bit.ly/3cZrTW1

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