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Better health care access for vets by Tony Kukulich

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Improved access to health services for East County veterans is now possible thanks to a new partnership between La Clinica and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10789 and funding provided through a grant from the John Muir/Mt. Diablo Community Health Fund. “The mission of La Clinica is to provide quality health care to the diverse communities we serve,” said La Clinica Chief Executive Officer Jane Garcia in a press release. “This partnership will allow us to fulfill our mission and expand our services to a new population; a population we care deeply about.” The newly formed Veteran Health Navigation Partnership (VHNP) — created by the partnership between La Clinica and VFW Post 10789 — seeks to increase access to quality health care for underserved veterans in East County through community outreach and improved connection to community resources. For many of the estimated 14,000 veterans in East County, travel to the Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office in Martinez is a challenge. see Vets page 22A

This week’s edition features loads of activities for families and kids to enjoy this summer. Page 1B

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La Clinica staff members Daisy Rios, senior veterans specialist, and Dr. Edward Kim, associate medical director, pose in front of the La Clinica office. La Clinica recently partnered with Brentwood VFW Post 10789 to provide service to veterans.

Youth organization preparing to celebrate successes and future goals at upcoming event. Page 5A

Supervisors’ pay linked with judges’ salaries Stunt Cheer by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors have approved plans to link their pay to a percentage granted to superior court judges, eliminating the awkward practice of approving their own salaries. In line with recommendations by an ad-hoc citizens committee, the supervisors’ pay (currently $116,841) will jump 6.5 percent to 60 percent of the salary of Superior Court judges ($124,454) in July; an additional 5 percent to 63 percent of judges’ pay ($130,677.12) in January, and another 3 percent rise to 65 percent of judges’ pay (currently $134,825.60) in 2021, and each year going forward.

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District III Supervisor Diane Burgis This salary formula moves the decision away from the supervisors themselves, and closely matches the method used by seven of the nine peer Bay Area counties examined by the fivemember ad-hoc citizens committee tasked with reviewing the supervisors’ compensation, suggesting possible revisions and recommending a method to determine future pay increases. The 65 percent of judges’ pay figure is the average amount paid to supervisors in the nine

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use judges’ salaries. That was the most common way to set the supervisors’ salaries.” The new salary structure was approved in a 3-2 vote, with local District III Supervisor Diane Burgis and District II Supervisor Candace Andersen dissenting, preferring to phase in the increase over five years instead of three, to model county employee increases. “I would feel a little more comfortable with this if it was a slower increase,” Burgis said. The eventual 65 percent of judges’ salary figure puts Contra Costa County in the middle of the seven other Bay Area counties that link supervisor pay to a percentage of superior court see Supervisors’ page 22A

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Freedom High School will host Falcon Fest at the school, Thursday, May 2 from 6 - 8 p.m.

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Associate civil engineer for the City of Oakley Billilee Saengchalern is part of the city planning team for the City of Oakley. As an associate civil engineer, she has a hand in a variety of civil engineering projects like permitting, park designs and traffic impact studies. “Each day here is different,” Saengchalern said. “Some days I am revising plans, sometimes I’m out in the field at a construction site, I collect data sometimes and apply for grants.” With the limited budget of small town like Oakley, grants can be important in helping to offset costs. Saengchalern originally planned to become an artist, but as she learned more about civil engineering from her fellow students, she felt a pull toward that career. After graduating from UC Davis, she went to work for Contra Costa County Public Works. During her time there, she rotated through several departments, learning the ropes of her profession and building a solid knowledge base. When an opportunity to work for Oakley came up, she jumped on it. “Oakley is like a breath of fresh air,” Saengchalern said. “The county is big, and you don’t feel the same rewards

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of completing a project and then seeing its benefits. Here, when you do build a project, you definitely see the impacts of the project.” Saengchalern encourages residents to get involved in the planning process for new projects early, before it’s too late to have input. Some of the projects she has worked on include the new Koda Dog Park and installing a traffic signal at Laurel Road and Rose Avenue. When she isn’t improving traffic flow issues, the Oakley resident enjoys gardening with her two young sons or taking her family to one of the city’s beautiful parks.

Falcon Fest coming to Freedom High Freedom High School will host Falcon Fest, a showcase featuring all the facets of the vibrant school community, Thursday, May 2 from 6 - 8 p.m., on the school campus. The event will give the community an opportunity to celebrate the students’ accomplishments and explore the school’s academic departments, academy pathways, and extracurricular activities.

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Student’s filming passion spotlights school sports by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

At Brentwood’s Heritage High School sporting events, most of the attention is on the competitors, but one superstar is emerging from the sidelines as he documents the school’s athletic feats. Heritage sophomore Cole Cunningham runs the “Heritage Highlights” YouTube channel, showcasing Patriots’ sporting events he films and edits. To date, his widely viewed outlet features over 100 live-action highlight videos, documenting hundreds of athletes and at least nine different sports, including basketball, volleyball, baseball and football. “I wanted to try something new,” said Cunningham, who vaulted into filmmaking as a Bristow Middle School seventh-grader, using the on-campus sports around him. Now, four years later, the hobby has morphed into a passion. Cunningham can routinely be seen near the center of the sporting activity, wearing his signature blue, channel-promoting t-shirt, and operating a video camera on a tripod. He chronicles about two to three live events a week, editing hours of material into short segments that focus on the Patriots’ successes. “He does a great job with the team videos, and our kids get a kick out of watching them,” said Heritage baseball coach Kevin Brannan. “He’s become one of our team members.” Cunningham’s work isn’t easy, but he’s cut through its complexity to create his own

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Heritage sophomore Cole Cunningham has turned his passion for filming his school’s sporting events into a successful YouTube channel chronicling the teams’ success. unique approach, he said. He chooses which contests to feature, sometimes months in advance, pegging events likely to make the Patriots proud, and then arrives about 30 minutes early to carve out a filming spot, and appropriate permission to carry out his mission. Once the action picks up, so does his concentration, as he slowly tracks the activity with his eyes while simultaneously panning the camera, turning the device on and off to match the pace of play. Before long, the focus of his work moves to his home computer, where the footage is offloaded and various segments broken into the top moments,

coined “keepers,” and the mundane or less significant, labeled “deleters.” Usually within a matter of days, the fragmented action pieces are spliced together to form complete highlight reels that at least one Heritage head coach calls “magic.” “His highlights are put together nicely as they really capture the key moments of the game and the team’s support for their teammates,” said varsity girls basketball coach, Rob Ocon. “The girls like the highlights because it takes the edge off our regular film breakdowns where we critique all the things that need to be improved on.”

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Youth organization to host annual gala The One Day at a Time gala on May 17, shown here during last year’s event, will include an evening of festivities, including live music, dinner and a raffle.

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One Day at a Time (ODAT) will host its third annual gala on May 17 at the Brentwood Community Center. Originally formed to intervene in the lives of kids at risk of gang involvement, the organization has grown to include programs for all youth. Their mission statement outlines their goal of providing children, from elementary through high school, “with a supportive network of peers, opportunities for academic and personal growth and exposure to positive transformative experiences.” The gala promises to be a fun night for all. Planned festivities include live music, dinner, a DJ and raffle. Attendees will learn more about local youth and the struggles they face in our community. ODAT leaders who have helped create positive change will also be honored as part of the event’s “Legacy” theme. “We are going to have some of our students present letters they have written to thank someone who has been an important factor in their lives,” said Julie Anaya, event coordinator for the gala. “This is something we have been working on to help the students express themselves and thank a person who has inspired them.” She added that the ODAT employees will also have a remembrance table with photos of people who have been a big factor

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in their lives. Community sponsorship is also a big part of this gala. Anaya said that gift cards and baskets have been donated from many local businesses as raffle prizes for the event. Rick Lemyre is the program coordinator for ODAT. He said the gala is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate a year of accomplishments. “It’s a great thing for the community to come and meet the students, see some of their work, hear them talk and perform, and see some of the art they have produced,” Lemyre said. “It’s a really cool event and a chance for people not only to learn about the organization, but give the kids kudos.” ODAT hopes to enhance its mentees’ opportunities in life through guidance and

support. Its seen success since its founding in 1997, and the organization has grown to include East Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties. ODAT Founder Johnny Rodriguez had experience working as a campus resource officer, and volunteering in community outreach and gang awareness work across East Contra Costa County middle and high schools. He saw that many youth needed extra guidance, and attempted to offer that through One Day at a Time. The organization has expanded into multiple areas over the years, partnering with other organizations like John Muir Health. It includes youth empowerment and adult leadership programs, as well as “Beyond Violence,” which helps victims of street violence.

“Things are currently going really well for us,” said Community Engagement Leader, Jose Cordon. “We are in a great position right now where we are looking at getting into some more schools. We are launching our new Youth Expression component this year. We are getting ready for graduation and adding new staff members.” Cordon has been involved in ODAT since high school and credits the organization with his own success in life, adding that much of his personal growth has been due to One Day’s guidance. He is now part of the reason that ODAT is able to help the students of today. “ODAT is in a very good position right now, looking at the future and going through our five-year strategic plan,” Cordon said. “It’s a good time for us – a lot of growth. It can be scary at times, but we are definitely excited about it.” ODAT is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation. The One Day at a Time Gala will be held Friday, May 17, from 6-11:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com/e/one-day-ata-time-legacy-gala-tickets-55938779395. Sponsorships are available. For more information on the gala, sponsorships or tickets, call Julie Anaya at 925-470-8387. For more information on ODAT, or to donate, call 925-240-1359 or visit odatec.org.

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The Unified Prom is coming to downtown Brentwood and the entire community is pitching in to make it a night to remember. A special event for life skills students in the Liberty Union High School District, the prom will be held Saturday, May 4, at the Brentwood Community Center, and is sponsored by the school district and the Brentwood and Oakley police departments. The fun-filled event has a Star Wars theme and starts with a parade through the downtown area, before culminating with music and dancing. The entire community is invited to attend — ideally in costume — and cheer on the students as they are driven down First Street in donated luxury vehicles and carriages. Dave Travers of Oakley is the new owner of Fancy Ferriage and plans on donating use of one of his horsedrawn carriages to parade several students to their dance. “I have a real soft spot for special needs kids, and for their parents,” Travers said. “They are very special people to deal with those challenges and I thought that if I could bring a little joy and excitement into their lives ... it would be a nice thing to do.” Travers’ wife, Judy, will also be driving a student in the couple’s red Chrysler Crossfire. The couple owns two other businesses in the security and staffing industries

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After the parade, the students will go into the community center to continue their prom festivities, while the public is invited to stay and listen to the Breakfast Klub, an upbeat 80s cover band. Food and drink will be available for purchase, including craft beer from local homebrewer Eric Ruff. “I’m donating two different beers that the Police Activities League (PAL) and the Unified program will sell,” Ruff explained. “An IPA and an extra special bitter that’s an English-style beer.” Ruff said he enjoys brewing beer at home as a hobby and is a member of the Diablo Order of Zimmerical Enthusiasts, or DOZE, a Walnut Creek-based beer club. He added that proceeds from the sales of his donated beer will go back to the Unified and PAL programs. He and his wife will also be driving students in the parade in their marina blue 1965 Chevelle SS convertible. Donations to the Unified Prom can be made at gofundme.com/unifiedprom or through Heritage High School. Additional vehicles are needed for the parade, so if you have a convertible or ragtop vehicle and would like to drive one of the kids in the parade, please contact Greg Robinson at The Press, 925-634-1441. The Unified Prom and free concert takes place Saturday, May 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at City Park, 710 Second St., in downtown Brentwood. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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March 9, 1932 – April 11, 2019 Our mom, Dorothy, passed very unexpectedly but peacefully on April 11, 2019. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother and very loving and loyal friend. Her husband, Billy Dean Pontsler, preceded her in death on May 24, 2017. He would have been 91 on December 15, 2018. She is survived by her daughters, Deann Yanes and husband Gary of Brentwood, and Valarie Pontsler of Livermore; granddaughter, Ashley Shockley and husband Paul of Clovis, California; and great-grandchildren, Paul, Ryder, Kaylee, Steven, Seth and Kole. Dorothy was born on March 9, 1932, in Spokane, Washington. As a young girl, she lived in Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG), sang and began a lifelong hobby of stamp collecting. She attended Grand Coulee Dam High School, graduating in 1950. Dorothy also became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She married Billy, the love of her life, on March 25, 1951, and was married 66 years. Dorothy attended Washington State College, Cheney, Washington, receiving an associate’s degree in business administration.

Soon after, Dorothy and Bill moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and both worked at Sandia National Laboratory (SNL). She worked as a civilian employee for the U.S. Army at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, when Billy was drafted for two years during the Korean War. Then, both returned to Albuquerque until they were transferred to Livermore in 1956. Dorothy went to work for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) until starting a family in 1958. She was a homemaker until going back to work at LLNL in 1978, retiring in 1989. Dorothy served as an adult advisor for the IORG supporting the Livermore, Pleasanton and Brentwood Rainbow Assemblies for many years, while her daughters were involved. Once retired, traveling in their motorhome became their life – visiting 49 of 50 states. They made many treasured friendships during their association with Rainbow and their 28 years of RVing. Dorothy moved to Brentwood after Billy’s passing. She spent the remainder of her life rekindling old friendships and serving the community through her affiliation with the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church. A celebration of life is being held for both Dorothy and Billy on May 4, 2019, in their honor at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church, 809 2nd St., in Brentwood, at 1 p.m. If you wish to make a donation in their names, please give to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. AD size:

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Heritage swimmers secure league title by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Brentwood’s Heritage High School girls’ and boys’ swim teams have been the Bay Valley Athletic League’s (BVAL) dominant swimming teams for the last decade. Last Friday, both the boys’ and girls’ teams made sure that this year would be no different. Both teams defeated Liberty High School in the final meet of the league season. In doing so, the Patriots boys’ and girls’ teams both secured perfect league records. The boys’ victory, which locked up an 11th consecutive BVAL championship, was close. They won 85-77. Ultimately, it was victories from three seniors that helped make the difference. Racing in their final high school dual meet, Raymond Fitch, Riley Pathe and Sean Pasamonte all won events for the Pats. Fitch won the 100-yard freestyle (49.44), Pathe claimed the 50-yard freestyle (23.33), while Pasamonte took the win in the 100-yard butterfly (55.81). Pasamonte was also second in the 100-yard breaststroke. While all of the wins from the Heri-

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Heritage swimmer Hailey Miranda competes during a dual with Liberty last Friday. The girls and boys teams both defeated the Lions, locking up their 10th and 11th league titles, respectively tage boys came from seniors, juniors Austin Thors and Matthew Cheng each finished runner-up to teammates, with Thors finishing behind Pathe and Cheng trailing only Pasamonte. The girls locked up their 10th straight

league championship with a more decisive 106-56 victory. It was aided by wins in eight individual races. And unlike the boys, all of the victories from the Heritage girls came from swimmers who will return next season.

A pair of sophomores claimed two individual victories. Courtney Coplan handled a pair of 100-yard races, winning the 100 freestyle (56.91) and backstroke (1:02.99). Fellow sophomore Christy Foster, meanwhile, earned wins in the 200 individual medley (2:17.94) and 500 freestyle (5:29.04). Junior Emma Lapum helped the Patriots sweep the freestyle sprints, winning at 200 (2:06.15) and 50 (26.81) yards. Sophomore Ella Roberts and freshman Eisha Pasamonte added wins in the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke, respectively. Roberts claimed the fly at 1:07.62 while Pasamonte’s breaststroke win checked in at 1:08.24. Pasamonte also finished second to Foster in the individual medley. While this was the final dual meet of the season, the Patriots are not done with BVAL opponents. They’ll take part in the BVAL Championships this weekend. The qualified swimmers will then turn their attentions to the NCS meet the following weekend. To view a slideshow of the Heritage and Liberty dual meet, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows

Freedom stunt cheer team eyeing second NCS crown by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Oakley’s Freedom High School competitive sport cheer team may look different from last year’s undefeated squad, but their results have been very similar. Fresh from winning the Bay Valley Athletic League and North Coast Section (NCS) titles in its inaugural campaign last year, the team — which returned just nine of 25 members to start the season — has racked up an impressive 15-1 record this year, which is enough to share the league title with Liberty High School (the only team to beat the Falcons this season), and secure the top seed in Saturday’s North Coast Section tournament. “It’s been a really good season,” said coach Sandra Torres. “We are excited for NCS.” Freedom has outscored its opponents 288-72, and twice beat 17-2 rival Liberty, despite falling to the Lions in another matchup. Unlike traditional competitive cheer, which includes all aspects of cheerleading — crowd cheers, dance, jumps, tumbling and stunts — competitive sport competitions emphasize head-to-head competition with both teams performing the same routines to the same music. Games are played on ninepanel mats, and teams perform routines comprising partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, group jumps and tumbling in four-quarter games. This is only the second year that state high school competitive-cheer activities have been governed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the state’s high school sports governing body. The Falcons, with momentum from their scintillating, albeit abbreviated, nine-game season last year, increased their roster size by seven to start the season, rifled through six new non-league opponents and one new league addition (Deer Valley), learned all-new routines, refined their practice techniques to elevate their fourth-quarter stamina to outlast the competition and battled through noticeably stricter judging. “We have definitely practiced a lot more and added a

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The Freedom competitive sport cheer team is 15-1 this season and looking to capture its second consecutive North Coast Section title. lot more practices for tumbling,” said senior Peyton Tobin. “I think that has helped a lot.” The team’s continued development, however, will be tested on Saturday, when it looks to win its second consecutive NCS title, and advance to the first-ever California Interscholastic Federation state tournament. The one-day NCS tournament features one eight-team bracket, with the top two teams expected to advance to the state event. Torres expects their top competition to include Liberty, Dougherty Valley, Clayton Valley and California high schools. “We are going to have to be perfect,” Torres said. “I don’t mean that to be flippant. They are going to have to be perfect because the teams are good. It’s going to come down to who can eliminate mistakes, because there are so many teams that can do all the routines and do them well.”

The team believes it will be ready, several members said this week. “We work hard at practice,” said senior Hannah Paz. “Our coaches really push us to our fullest ability and make sure we work hard and our stamina is up.” Freedom and Liberty garmed the top two NCS seeds when they were announced Wednesday. The all-day North Coast Section tournament is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, at Dougherty Valley High School. “We are just going to go and have fun,” Torres said. “It’s just exciting to be there. We are going to play our best game and hope it goes well. That is all we can do at this point.” To view the complete NCS bracket, visit bit.ly/thepressnet_NCSbracket. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Senior year at Heritage didn’t last long for CJ Nickolas. Two days into the school year, he withdrew from Heritage and enrolled in California Virtual Academies (CAVA) online education. He made this choice because he was one of only eight athletes in the US chosen by USA Taekwondo to train overseas, and enter the European Taekwondo Open circuit. Initially, the plan was to help transition the athletes into their careers and help them qualify for the Olympics in 2028, or possibly as early as 2024. But Nickolas progressed at such a rate that, though only a little more than a year out, 2020 is well within the realm of possibility. “Initially, it was solely for developing youthful athletes so we can have a smooth and successful entrance into our senior careers,” Nickolas said. “But as I attended competition after competition, I found myself medaling and ranking high at each event, putting me in a position to where it is quite possible for me to make the 2020 Olympics.” Nickolas’ mother, Denise, noted that

over the past six months, her son has traveled to Greece, Poland, France, Croatia, Africa and Spain, among other places. And significantly more travel could be ahead in the coming months. While the Olympics are a possibility, there are many steps that need to take place beforehand. The first is the 2019 World Taekwondo Championships, which will take place in Manchester, England from May 15 to May 19. From there, Nickolas will compete in the Grand Prix Series, which is in Rome, Italy, in June. If he performs well enough to earn a spot, the Pan American Games at the end of July will follow. If his division is selected, Nickolas will represent the United States in next year’s Pan American Olympic Qualifier. If he makes it to the finals there, he’ll earn a spot on the Olympic team. “I definitely need to improve on my confidence and comfort in this new, bigger arena and know that I belong there,” Nickolas said. “There are also little details in my game that I need to fix, which will improve my results that much more.” Nickolas has achieved his success in no small part due to a rigorous training schedule. He noted that a normal day will begin

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002121-00 The name of the business(es): Jones Family Honey, Jones Family Bee Removal Located at: 2032 Tupelo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dermot L. Jones. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 3, 2019. Signature of registrant: Dermot L. Jones. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2019 by Deputy L. Spence Expires April 3, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79653 Publish dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002495-00 The name of the business: Island Beautys Located at: 1177 Rockspring Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hannah Holloway. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/17/19. Signature of registrant: Hannah Holloway. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 17, 2019 by Deputy L Spence Expires 4/17/2024 Antioch Press No. 061617 79727 Publish dates: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001654-00 The name of the business: F-0001654-00 Located at: 6945 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Las Catrinas Mexican Restaurant. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Saira A. Perez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires 3/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79633 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001804-00 The name of the business(es): Jack Peterson Voice Services Located at: 2422 Pinehurst Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Paul Peterson. 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 Paul Peterson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires March 21, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79637 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001805-00 The name of the business: Clarity’s Vision Located at: 2422 Pinehurst Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Heather Clarity. 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 CITATION of registrant: Heather Clarity. This statePROBATE CITATION FILE NO. 2019-98 ment was filed with the County Clerk of SURROGATE’S COURT - ONTARIO COUNTY Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2019 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/21/2024 By the Grace of God Free and independent Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79644 TO Sharon Arenivar, niece of Inez N. Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, Veto, deceased, if living, but if dead, her 2019. distributees, legal representatives, assigns and all persons who by purchase, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS inheritance or otherwise have or claim to NAME STATEMENT have an interest in the Estate of Inez N. File No. F-0001902-00 The name of the Veto, deceased, derived through Sharon business: 890 Camino Diablo Farm Arenivar, whose address is unknown to Located at: 890 Camino Diablo Rd In: petitioners and David V. Deluca, Esq, as Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisGuardian ad Litem o/b/o Sharon Arenivar. tered by the following owner: Can Tang A petition having been duly filed by Yu. This business is conducted by: An Charles Denosky and Katherine Individual. The registrant commenced Denosky, who are domiciled at 6 East to transact business under the fictitious Avenue, Shortsville, NY 14548 business name or names listed above YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE on 3/25/19. Signature of registrant: Can before the Surrogate’s Court, Ontario Tang Yu. This statement was filed with County, at 27 N. Main St., Canandal- the County Clerk of Contra Costa County gua, New York, on May 7, 2019 at on: March 25, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon of that Expires 3/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. day, why a decree should not be made 02-1273 79475 Publish dates: April 5, in the estate of Inez N. Veto, a/k/a Inez 12, 19, 26, 2019. Nicholson Veto lately domiciled at 124 State Street, Manchester, NY admitting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to probate a Will dated February 23, 2016 NAME STATEMENT (a Codicil dated N/A) relating to real and File No. F-0001914-00 The name of the personal property, and directing that business(es): Morfin Creations and Letters Testamentary issue to Charles Events Located at: 691 Southwood Drive Denosky and Katherine Denosky. Hon. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regFrederick G. Reed Surrogate istered by the following owner: 1. Crystal Dated, Attested and Sealed March 27, M. Rice 2. Narciso Morfin. This business is 2019. Elizabeth T. Simpson Chief Clerk. conducted by: Crystal Rice. The registrant Attorney for Petitioner: John E. Tyo, Esq. commenced to transact business under Telephone Number: 585-289-4040 Ad- the fictitious business name or names dress of Attorney: 6 East Main Street, listed above on 3/26/2019. Signature of P.O. Box 7, Shortsville, NY 14548-0007 registrant: Crystal Rice. This statement [NOTE: This citation is served upon you was filed with the County Clerk of Contra as required by law. You are not required Costa County on: March 26, 2019 by Depto appear. If you fail to appear it will be uty C Dias Expires 3/26/2024 Brentwood assumed you do not object to the relief Press No. 02-1273 79474 Publish dates: requested. You have a right to have an at- April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. torney appear for you.] Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79515 Publish dates: April FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001932-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business(es): Lotus Lashes & Beauty NAME STATEMENT Services Located at: 2465 Discovery Bay File No. F-0001448-00 The name of the Blvd # 300 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is business: Denee Rosie Photography hereby registered by the following ownLocated at: 1030 Dainty Ave Apt M In: er: Misty Lunsford. This business is conBrentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- ducted by: An Individual. The registrant tered by the following owner: Angelique commenced to transact business under Estrada. This business is conducted by: the fictitious business name or names An Individual. The registrant commenced listed above on N/A. Signature of registo transact business under the fictitious trant: Misty Lunsford. This statement was business name or names listed above on filed with the County Clerk of Contra Cos-

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ta County on: March 26, 2019 by Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS L Fallas Expires 3/26/2024 Brentwood NAME STATEMENT Press No. 02-1273 79645 Publish dates: File No. F-0002086-00 The name of the April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. business(es): White Picket Properties Located at: 1790 Surfside Place FICTITIOUS BUSINESS In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-0001953-00 The name of the Scott Halley. This business is conducted business: Wannebo Real Estate Group by: An Individual. The registrant comLocated at: 2603 Camino Ramon In: San menced to transact business under the Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered fictitious business name or names listed by the following owner: Jarvey Inc. This above on N/A. Signature of registrant: business is conducted by: A Corporation. Scott Halley. This statement was filed The registrant commenced to transact with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business under the fictitious business County on: April 2, 2019 by Deputy L. name or names listed above on N/A. Mae Expires 4/2/2024 Brentwood Press Signature of registrant: Kurt Wannebo. No. 02-1273 79652 Publish dates: April This statement was filed with the County 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 27, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3/27/2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 79646 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, File No. F-0002119-00 The name of the May 23, 2019. business(es): Grant Taylor Located at: 1690 Roxbury Way In: Brentwood, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94513, is hereby registered by the folNAME STATEMENT lowing owner(s): Dan Brown. This busiFile No. F-0001988-00 The name of the ness is conducted by: An Individual. business: Fleet Feet Brentwood Lo- The registrant commenced to transact cated at: 6061 Lone Tree Way Suite H In: business under the fictitious busiBrentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- ness name or names listed above on tered by the following owner: Anthony 4-1-2019. Signature of registrant: Dan Vice This business is conducted by: An Brown. This statement was filed with Individual. The registrant commenced the County Clerk of Contra Costa County to transact business under the fictitious on: April 3, 2019 by Deputy L. Ferm Exbusiness name or names listed above pires April 1, 2019 Brentwood Press No. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Anthony 02-1273 79654 Publish dates: April 19, Vice. This statement was filed with the 26, May 3, 10, 2019. County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 3/28/2024 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 79543 Publish dates: April 5, File No. F-0002155-00 The name of 12, 19, 26, 2019. the business(es): Presto Clean Services Located at: 2289 Spartan Terrace FICTITIOUS BUSINESS In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-0002003-00 The name of the Jordan Tebbets. This business is conbusiness: 1. Hip Hop Culture Created ducted by: An Individual. The regisIn The USA 2. Hip Hop Culture USA 3. trant commenced to transact business HHC-USA Located at: 2420 Sand Creek under the fictitious business name or Rd, #C1-319 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, names listed above on N/A. Signature is hereby registered by the following of registrant: Jordan Tebbets. This owner: Myshallee Collins. This business statement was filed with the County is conducted by: An Individual. The reg- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 4, istrant commenced to transact business 2019 by Deputy L. Spence Expires April under the fictitious business name or 4, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 names listed above on N/A. Signature of 79605 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26 & registrant: Myshallee Collins. This state- May 3, 2019. ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy L Mae Expires 3/28/2024 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79526 File No. F-0002166-00 The name of Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. the business(es): Crystal Salt Cave Located at: 8065 Brentwood Blvd In: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisNAME STATEMENT tered by the following owner(s): 1. Lisa File No. F-0002027-00 The name of the Pacheco 2. Crista Groves. This business business: The Salt Located at: 500 Bol- is conducted by: A General Partnership. linger Canyon Way, Suite A1 In: San Ra- The registrant commenced to transact mon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by business under the fictitious business the following owner: The Salt Cuisine, name or names listed above on 2-5-19. Inc. This business is conducted by: A Signature of registrant: Lisa Pacheco. Corporation. The registrant commenced This statement was filed with the to transact business under the fictitious County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: business name or names listed above on April 5, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemena N/A. Signature of registrant: Srikanth L. Expires 4/5/2024 Brentwood Press No. Yendluri, CEO / President. This statement 02-1273 79655 Publish dates: April 19, was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 26, May 3, 10, 2019. Costa County on: March 29, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 3/29/2024 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 79648 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019. File No. F-0002467-00 The name of the business(es): Harry’s Wine Depot & FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tavern LLC Located at: 761 2nd Street NAME STATEMENT #B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby File No. F-0002063-00 The name of the registered by the following owner(s): business: Site for Sore Eyes Located Harry’s Wine Depot & Tavern LLC. This at: 4441 Balfour Rd Ste B In: Brentwood, business is conducted by: A Limited CA 94513, is hereby registered by the Liability Co.. The registrant commenced following owner: Anthony Rivas. This to transact business under the fictitious business is conducted by: An Individual. business name or names listed above The registrant commenced to transact on 4-16-19. Signature of registrant: business under the fictitious business Tammy Zickuhr, CEO-President. This name or names listed above on N/A. statement was filed with the County Signature of registrant: Anthony Rivas. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April This statement was filed with the County 16, 2019 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 1, April 6, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 022019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 1273 79698 Publish dates: April 26, 4/1/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 May 3, 10, 17, 2019. 79689. Publish dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0002564-00 The name of NAME STATEMENT the business: 1. Get There Safely File No. F-0002084-00 The name of the 2. G.T.S. Logistics Located at: 341 business(es): Pascal’s Geckos Located at: Fletcher Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, 299 Honeysuckle Court In: Brentwood, CA is hereby registered by the following 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- owner(s): Ricardo D. Elizondo. This ing owner(s): Moranda Guillermo. This business is conducted by: An Individubusiness is conducted by: An Individual. The al. The registrant commenced to transregistrant commenced to transact business act business under the fictitious busiunder the fictitious business name or names ness name or names listed above on listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: N/A. Signature of registrant: Ricardo D. Moranda Guillermo. This statement was Elizondo. This statement was filed with filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa the County Clerk of Contra Costa County County on: 4-02-2019 by Deputy L. Mae on: April 19, 2019 by Deputy C Preston Expires April 2 2024 Brentwood Press No. Expires 4/19/2024 Brentwood Press 02-1273 79649 Publish dates: April 19, 26, No. 02-1273 79735 Publish dates: April May 3, 10, 2019. 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2019.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE PETITION Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate a petition within the City of Brentwood for the purpose of qualifying and enacting the Vineyards at Deer Creek Voter Initiative. A statement of the reasons for the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows: This Initiative furthers the vision of Brentwood’s 2014 General Plan Update by approving the Vineyards at Deer Creek Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”) for an approximately 815-acre area located north of Balfour Road in the City of Brentwood’s Planning Area, just outside and west of City limits (the “Specific Plan Area”), as well as a modest amendment to the City’s Urban Limit Line (“ULL”) to bring the Specific Plan Area within the ULL. In 2014, the City Council\emdash after extensive public participation\emdashadopted an updated General Plan (“2014 General Plan Update”), which designated the Specific Plan Area as “Special Planning Area 2” and adopted a requirement for the future adoption of a specific plan or planned development zoning for the Specific Plan Area in order to, among other things, facilitate high quality development, provide environmentally sensitive development, and facilitate the provision of special amenities. The 2014 General Plan Update contemplates development in the Specific Plan Area that includes a significant area of protected open space, residential uses (including age-restricted housing) and an allowance for a limited area of localserving commercial use. The Specific Plan proposed by this Initiative fulfills these objectives by facilitating the future development of the Specific Plan Area as a new residential community of up to 2,400 dwelling units, at least 80% of which shall be agerestricted for seniors 55 years of age and older as permitted by state law. Consistent with the 2014 General Plan Update’s vision, and to ensure outstanding community benefits, the Specific Plan also requires, among other things: Effective traffic solutions for preexisting and future conditions, including the extension of American Avenue\ emdashconsisting of its continuation west and north to Balfour Road\emdash and the widening of significant portions of Balfour Road from two to four lanes, plus the generation of substantial, new transportation funding for other improvements; A minimum of 225 acres of open space, a portion of which will be permanent agricultural crops such as vineyards and olive groves, reinforcing Brentwood’s agricultural heritage; A 100-foot buffer from existing residential uses along the Specific Plan Area’s eastern boundary, and any residential uses immediately adjacent to that buffer to be limited to single-story/single-story profile residential homes; Generation of approximately two million dollars (based on current fee rates) in new funding for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District; and Allowance for an approximately 20-acre commercial/civic area\emdash limited in location to the southwestern corner of the Specific Plan Area\emdash envisioned for agricultural and farm-to-table related civic uses/functions, such as an outdoor amphitheater, winery, farm-totable restaurant, and wine barn for tastings, weddings, and community events. Because development of the Specific Plan Area will require various discretionary actions by the City and others in the future, compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be required with respect to those future actions, thereby ensuring that the area is developed in an environmentally responsible manner. /s George Cardinale /s Kevin King /s Jackie (“Jack”) Harrison The city attorney has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: An Initiative to Allow for Development of Residential Dwellings and Commercial/Civic Uses, and the Protection of Open Space, by amending the Urban Limit Line, the Brentwood General Plan, and Municipal Code; Adopting a New Specific Plan; Constructing Road Improvements; and Providing Funds for Public Facilities The initiative concerns approximately 815 acres (Area) located on Brentwood’s

western border, bounded by Balfour Road (south), Deer Valley Road (west), Antioch (north), and the Shadow Lakes neighborhood (east). The initiative would (1) modify the City’s Urban Limit Line, the boundary marking the limits where City development may occur, to include the Area; (2) amend the City’s General Plan, the framework for City development, to reflect the initiative’s provisions; (3) adopt a new specific plan to govern Area development; and (4) amend the Municipal Code, containing City laws, to establish Area development and use standards. In the Area’s residentially designated portion (approximately 555 acres), up to 2,400 housing units could be constructed, of which at least 80% would be restricted to occupants age 55 and over. No more than 20% of the residential units could be developed with non-agerestricted housing. Housing would range from single family homes with densities from one to eighteen units per acre to multi-family development at densities of up to thirty units per acre. Overall Area density could not exceed three units per acre. All multi-family development would be age-restricted, and would be prohibited on hilltops, ridges, and within 100 feet of the Area’s eastern boundary. Community recreation uses (approximately 15 acres) could include gathering areas and features such as multi-purpose rooms, post office, fitness center, pools, parks, athletic courts, and trails. No less than 225 acres would be permanently designated open space, and could include agriculture and associated facilities, parkland, and trails. Commercial/civic development would generally be limited to approximately 20 acres at the southwestern corner of Deer Valley and Balfour Roads. Uses could include agricultural and farm-to-table uses, outdoor amphitheater, winery, hotel uses, and nursery. Residential development could also be sited in this area. Senior care facilities would be permitted by right as a commercial use in the Area’s commercial and residential portions and would not be included in the housing unit cap. American Avenue would be improved and extended to intersect with Balfour Road at a second location. Portions of Balfour Road would be improved and widened, in phases. Development of the Area would generate transportation impact fees, which the initiative proposes could be spent on safety improvements to Deer Valley Road, subject to priorities established by the City Council and other agencies. Other fees would be imposed on Area development for such purposes as fire facilities; schools; parks; and drainage, flood control, water, and sewer facilities. Development of the Area would require the approval of other agencies. The initiative would require voter approval of amendments to its provisions for 20 years after its effective date. Thereafter, the Brentwood City Council could approve modifications as permitted by law. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79734 Publish dates: April 26, 2019.

6. Kayla Howard - Whirlpool fridge, kid’s bed frame, head board, table, artwork. 7. Burnetta C. Payne - Lamps, Whirlpool fridge, chairs, ladder, jewelry, Bacardi ice chest, speakers & media stand. 8. Tim Boyles - Water dispenser, power tools, grill, skill saw & construction boom box. 9. Barry G. Viola Jr. - Boxes, crib, golf clubs & bag. 10. Jerome Elston Hill Jr. - 4 chairs, space heater, car seat, night stand, toaster oven, TV & fan, sofa. 11. Josefina Aguilar - Table, speaker box & toy tires. 12. Marissa Boo - Art work, large sofa, wood table, sports equipment, piano & office chair. 13. Marissa Boo - Weights, ladder, art work, drill press, aquarium, toys & entertainment center. 14. Eric Ross - Glass table, computer, dresser, speakers, sofas, chairs & bed frames. 15. Michaela Klier - Electrical equipment, sub-woofer & car seat. 16. Jeff O’Connor - Flat screen tv, air purifier, power tools, art work, sleeping bags & purses. 17. Danielle Hollins - 18 speed bicycle, leather sofa, ice chest, clothing & appliance dolly. 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: 4/26/2019 and 5/3/2019 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79724 Publish dates: April 26, May 3, 2019.

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, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 10th day of May 2019, at 11:00 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 Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. 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: Customer Name: 1. Telara Caves - 20+ boxes, safe, & art work. 2. Rogelio Ochoa-Garcia - Auto parts, 2 tires & rims, & fan. 3. Dayna Gordon - 2 guitars, movie screen, computer, 2 tripods, art work & clothes. 4. Nazifullah Naseri - Art work, flat screen tv, leather couch, & 2 dressers. 5. Earline Walker - Art work, boxes, plastic bins, wicker baskets, large fan, pet carrier, step stool, & metal shelving. 6. Jermaine Brewer - Art work, pool stick & carry case, golf clubs, luggage, sporting equipment, back pack, car rack, soft side pet carrier & commercial cook pots. 7. Mara Cardona -20+ boxes & bags, Contractor Power Tools, Art Work, Large Refrigerator, Full Unit 8. James Saunders - Wooden Bar & Barstools, 10+ Boxes & Bags, 7+ Bins, Google Small Refrigerator 9. Mara Cardona - 30+ Boxes, 5+ Bags & Bins, Bose Speakers, 20+ Plastic Buckets, Full Unit 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: 4/26/2019 and 5/3/2019 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79725 Publish dates: April 26, May 3, 2019.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 15-0626-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/22/2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DORNELL SMITH AND ALMA L SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 7/29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0281664-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 790 BEGONIA DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA A.P.N.: 018-400-014 AND A LOAN MODIFICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,331.42 RECORDED ON 7/30/2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20070218656-00 Date of Sale: 5/9/2019 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $760,174.05, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the

rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-0626-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 4/2/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0351521 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79624 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2019.

Gino Gabriel Cole. 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: 06/11/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b.Father to be personally served 30 days prior to the hearing. Date: 4/5/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79688 Publish Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mobilehome, registered to DORIS DIANA WALDIE, JOSHUA J. ROBERTSON, Pending Owner EDWARD J. RAMOS aka EDWARD RAMOS and described as a 1967 FLEETWOOD, Decal Number AAI6243, Serial Number S0403, Label/Insignia Number Unknown, and stored on property within Eagle City MHP located at 2333 Main Street, Oakley, County of Contra Costa, California, 94561, (specifically the space designated as 38 Cayuga Street within the park), will be sold by auction at the mobilehome park at Eagle City MHP located at 2333 Main Street, Oakley, County of Contra Costa, California, 94561, (specifically the space designated as 38 Cayuga Street within the park) on May 6, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., on and such succeeding sales days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sales will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. This sale is conducted on a cash or certified fund basis only (cash, cashier’s check or travelers’ checks only). Personal checks and/or business checks are not acceptable. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. No exceptions. The mobilehome and/ or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. This sale is conducted under the authority of California Civil Code 798.56a and Commercial Code 7210. Unless a written waiver is received from park management, the mobilehome and contents must be removed from the park within 10 days. The buyer will have no right to the space after the home is removed. DATED: April 15, 2019 Joseph W. Carroll Attorney at Law 610 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 443-9000 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79686 Publish dates: April 19, 26, 2019.

shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: KAREN D KEY AND JEFFREY D KEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 6/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0208663-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 419 LAKEVIEW COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 032-380-012-8 AND A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $803,565.19 RECORDED ON 3/14/2013 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2013-0065058-00 Date of Sale: 5/8/2019 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $913,319.49, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-0764-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 3/26/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0351143 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79620 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2019.

certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/23/2009 as Document No.: 2009-0276811-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: DANIEL HIDALGO, A SINGLE MAN, 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: 05/21/2019 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1004 MORNING GLORY WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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: $282,385.36 (Estimated) as of 05/03/2019. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9985-6611. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction. com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0351807 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019, 05/03/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79668 Publish dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 2019.

Trustee Sale No. 15-002882 TSG# DS7300-18004613 APN# 035-600014-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/18/09. 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 05/08/19 at 9:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Norma T. Jiron, an unmarried woman, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for RPM Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 06/01/09 in Instrument No. 20090126278-00 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 4280 MEHAFFEY WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $159,901.78 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 15-002882. 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. www.Servicelinkauction.com 866-539-4173 or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com DATE: April 2, 2019 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700; fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com NPP0351492 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/12/2019, 04/19/2019, 04/26/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79621 Publish dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ela Ines Simon SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ela Ines Simon CASE NUMBER: N19-0563 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ela Ines Simon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Victor James Morris Maximus Robbins to Proposed Name: VIctor James Simon. 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: 6/4/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be personally served 30 days prior to the hearing. Date: 3/27/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79520 Publish Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jacqueline Nicole Gallegos SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jacqueline N. Gallegos CASE NUMBER: N19-0334 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jacqueline Nicole Gallegos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacqueline Nicole Gallegos to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Nicole Christopoulos. 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: 5/1/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 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:2/26/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79519 Publish Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lindsey Anne Zaarour SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lindsey Anne Zaarour CASE NUMBER: N19-0678 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lindsey Ann Zaarour filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Gino Gabriel Amaya to Proposed Name:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001476-00 The name of the business: Dave’s Delta Outdoors Located at: 1625 Main Street, Suite 1008 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. David Anthony Donham 2. Tara Kay Donham. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: David Anthony Donham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires Notice of Lien Sale, Live Oak Storage 3/7/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79568 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Has posPublish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. sessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Connie Egan #724 NAME STATEMENT Josefina Aguilar #250 File No. F-0001554-00 The name of the Marcus Meyer #497 business: Empire Towing & Transport Marcus Meyer #1001 Located at: 4513 La Casa Ct In: Oakley, CA Nancy Koch #509 94561, is hereby registered by the following Odufalu Olusoga #89 owner: Juan Soto - Sarabia. This business is Pauline Izzard #822 conducted by: An Individual. The registrant Samantha Davis #9031 commenced to transact business under the Todd M. Reilly #424 fictitious business name or names listed Trystan Banks #6 above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Juan The goods are described as furniture, tools Soto Sarabia. This statement was filed with and miscellaneous personal property the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: items being sold pursuant to the assertion March 12, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires of the lien on May 2, 2019 at 8:45am. 3/12/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79528 In order to collect the amounts due from Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Costa State of California. This lien sale is purNAME STATEMENT suant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 File No. F-0001895-00 The name of the of the California Self Service Storage Facilbusiness: All Surface Painting and ity Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt Decorating and Dustless Blasting Lo- MS#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid cated at: 2991 Vine Hill Road In: Oakley, CA at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid 94561, is hereby registered by the following at the time of sale. Sale is subject to prior owner: All Surface Painting and Decorating cancellation in the event and Dustless Blasting. This business is con- of settlement between owner and obligated ducted by: A S Corporation. The registrant party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79704 Pubcommenced to transact business under the lish dates: April 19, 26, 2019. fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Justin NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Farrell, Director / President. This statement T.S. No. 15-0764-11 NOTE: THERE IS A was filed with the County Clerk of Contra SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS Costa County on: March 25, 2019 by Deputy DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 C Garcia Expires 3/25/2024 Oakley Press No. 包含一个信息摘要 참고사 03-0477 79540 Publish dates: April 5, 12, 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 19, 26, 2019. 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE NAME STATEMENT ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: File No. F-0001919-00 The name of the business: Journey RV Center LLC Located at: MAYROONG BUOD NG 1189 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby IMPORMASYON SA DOKUregistered by the following owner: Journey MENTONG ITO NA NAKARV Center LLC. This business is conducted by: LAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO A Limited Liability Co. The registrant com- ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY menced to transact business under the ficti- TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN tious business name or names listed above TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gurinderjit NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § S. Toor, Manager. This statement was filed 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT on: March 26, 2019 by L Arosemena Expires BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) 3/26/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79524 THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED Publish dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002018-00 The name of the busi- DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/19/2006. UNness: East Bay Meal Prep Located at: 1453 LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Big Redwood Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC hereby registered by the following owner: SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE 1.Christina Davies 2. Timothy Hammett This NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, business is conducted by: An Individual. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public The registrant commenced to transact busi- auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, ness under the fictitious business name or cashier’s check drawn on a state or national names listed above on N/A. Signature of bank, check drawn by a state or federal registrant: Christina Davies. This statement credit union, or a check drawn by a state was filed with the County Clerk of Contra or federal savings and loan association, or Costa County on: March 29, 2019 by Deputy savings association, or savings bank speciL Fallas Expires 3/29/2024 Oaklkey Press No. fied in Section 5102 of the Financial Code 03-0477 79729 Publish dates: April 26, May and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as 3, 10,17, 2019.

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Too much sugar is a recipe for health problems Some people crave salty foods like chips, pretzels or some well-seasoned french fries, while others have a sweet tooth and crave sugar. I, personally, am a very nonpartisan snacker and enjoy both, but what am I doing to my body with my choices? My blood pressure is on the low side so salt is not a big issue for me, but years ago I stopped seasoning all foods Senior with salt for my mom and husband. orner So now, the smallest amount of salt is enough for my taste buds. Sugar, on the other hand, is an issue, since I’ve never met a piece of dark chocolate I didn’t like. There is a history of diabetes in my family, so I’m fully aware of the issues with too much sugar. According to my doctor, Marla the maximum amount of sugar Luckhardt grams per day should be 20 or less. The hard part is trying to count grams of sugar when so many foods have what I call “hidden sweets.” From marinara sauce to peanut butter, added sugar can be found in even the most unexpected products. According to healthline.com, in the U.S., added sugars account for up to 17 percent of adults’ total calorie intake, while dietary guidelines suggest limiting calories from added sugar to less than 10 percent per day. There goes that chocolate Easter bunny! Experts believe that sugar consumption is a major cause of obesity and many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, and should be monitored, along with calorie intake and too much salt. In addition to weight-gain, too much sugar is not good for heart health. Sugarsweetened drinks like sodas, juices and sweet teas are loaded with fructose, a type of simple sugar that can increase your appetite and desire for starchy foods by causing a resistance to leptin, a hormone that tells your body to stop eating. And starchy foods like pasta, bread, potatoes and rice have glucose, another type of sugar. Sometimes, after I have something sweet, I do get a craving for carbohydrates, which are those starches. Drinking a lot of sugarsweetened beverages is linked to an increased amount of visceral fat, a kind of deep-belly fat associated with conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Evidence also suggests that high-sugar diets can lead to inflammation and high triglyceride, blood sugar and blood pressure levels — all risk factors for heart disease. According to healthline.com, a study of over 30,000 people found that those who consumed 17-21 percent of their calories from added sugar had a 38 percent greater risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those consuming only eight percent of calories from added sugar. Just one 16-ounce can of soda contains 52 grams of sugar, which equates to more than 10 percent of your daily calorie consumption based on a 2,000-calorie diet. This means that one sugary drink a day can put you over the recommended daily limit. Too many sweets can also increase insulin resistance, causing blood-sugar levels to rise, strongly increasing your risk of diabetes. A population study comprised

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“The grant is primarily concentrating on East Contra Costa County,” said Krista Vernon of La Clinica. “(It) is a little difficult to get to Martinez without a personal vehicle. With the grant, we’re now reaching out to our veterans in our community through the clinic to make it easier for (them) to receive services.” According to Steve Todd, commander of VFW Post 10789, it can sometimes take weeks to get an appointment for services through Veterans Affairs (VA). With offices in Oakley, Pittsburg and Concord, La Clinica can provide improved options for veterans in need of health care services by reducing both the time it takes to get an appointment, and the distance vets need to travel for those services. “We’re not trying to bypass the VA,” said Todd. “They’ll still have the VA for their care. We’ll just help them sooner.” The seeds for this partnership were sown more than three years ago, when Todd was invited to make a presentation on the needs of veterans to the John Muir board of directors. VFW Post 10789 was connected with the staff at La Clinica and the two groups worked with Emerald HPC International, an Antiochbased consulting firm, to develop the proposal that would eventually become the $300,000 grant now funding VHNP. “We’ve been working on this for over three years, roughly,” said Todd. “It’s finally coming to fruition. Our part in this — for the VFW — is to do seminars to reach out to veterans and let them know what’s going on, and then point them in the right direction to do this, which La Clinica would be one of them.” The first of those seminars is scheduled for May 5 at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. in

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Brentwood. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will focus on educating vets about available resources, and how to file claims for various benefits, though no claims will be taken on that day. The family-friendly event will include a free barbecue lunch, prizes and a free raffle. The second seminar is scheduled for August 11 at the same location and time. The grant allowed La Clinica to add six people to its staff, enabling an expansion of services from female providers for the growing population of female vets. “The way the grant was originally written, the primary focus is female vets, because in the VA there’s not many female providers” explained Daisy Rios, senior veterans specialist at La Clinica. “So we wanted to create the ability for female vets to be comfortable and reach out and (be seen) by a female provider.” John Muir’s grant is expected to fund VHNP for three years. After that, Rios said she hopes that the program will become permanent. Todd added that he believes there is potential for this program to serve as a model for other communities looking for ways to better serve the needs of veterans. “It’s been a long road,” said Todd. “It’s something that could take off in other cities. If it works here, it can work anywhere. It can make services faster, getting these guys seen faster. Suicide rates could go down. That would be my hope. The treatments could be faster and it could take off in other cities. This could be a pilot for other cities, if it works. Not to take away from the VA or the county vet centers, they can still do claim work. We’re not taking anything from the VA at all. We’re just getting them seen faster, getting their needs (met) faster.” For more information regarding the

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tional jumps of 3.86 percent in 2016, 3.85 percent in 2017 and 3.86 in 2018, but they have long been a source of contention, with the supervisors themselves making the final increase call. Burgis noted that the new method of determining supervisors’ pay is welcomed over putting supervisors in the undesirable position of determining their own pay. “It does make people uncomfortable, particularly when it’s benefiting yourself,”

she said. District I Supervisor, John Gioia, a 21-year representative, agreed. “The practice of doing what seven of the nine counties do, which is linking to a percentage of the judges, removes us from the politics of having to consider this issue every year or two,” he said. “I think that is a good thing.” For more information on the planned salary structure, visit bit.ly/thepressnet_ Supervisorspay.

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Saturday, April 27 Chaka Khan & Barry White Tribute with Niecy LivingSingle & Greg Ballad The California Theatre presents Chaka Khan & Barry White Tribute with Niecy LivingSingle & Greg Ballad, at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Niecey LivingSingle is bringing her blessed, 5-octave vocal range for this very special show. Cost is $31- $36. For more information, contact info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com, call 925-427-1611 or visit http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/.

Delta Diablo Det. 1155 Marine Corps League Annual Barbecue

The Marine Corps League will hold their annual barbecue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3325 O’Hara Avenue in Brentwood. This event is for all Marine Corps Veterans, family and friends. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information, call the Delta Diablo Det. 1155 Marine Corps League at 925-338-1775.

Spring Boutique

The St. Anthony Columbiettes present their annual Spring Boutique, at St. Anthony Modular Hall, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come enjoy food, raffles and more than 20 vendors. For more information, contact the St. Anthony Columbiettes at columbiette10414@gmail.com.

Paint Party

The St. Anthony Columbiettes will host a paint party at St. Anthony Modular Building 5, with two sessions, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per session. For more information, contact Denise at 925-679-3237.

Liberty High School Car Show

Liberty High School presents Liberty Auto Shop Car Show, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 850 Second St., Brentwood. Bring your car at 8 a.m. for the chance to win a student made trophy and to enjoy music and food. For more information, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0a4ca5ab28a1f58-liberty.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day

The Contra Costa Human Trafficking Coalition will have a human trafficking awareness day, at the Oakley Civic Center, from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. For more information, contact Amy Sylvesteri at sylvestri@ci.oakley.ca.us or 925-413-2284.

Monday, April 29 California Theatre presents Live Organ and a Movie: Casablanca

The California Theatre presents Live Organ and a Movie: Casablanca, at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The main feature, “Casablanca,” follows Rick Blaine, who owns a nightclub in Casablanca and discovers his old flame, Ilsa, is in town with her husband, who is a famed rebel. With Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country. Cost is $6.50. For more information, contact Carolyn at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com, call 925-427-1611 or visit http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/.

Wednesday, May 1 Sound the Alarm, Save a Life

The Sound the Alarm event will take place at Chateau Mobile Home Park, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come help set up and educate others on fire alarms to help save lives. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Julie Mucilli at 510421-4527 or Julie.Mucilli@redcross.org, or sign up today at www.soundthealarm.org/norcalcoastal.

Yesterday and Today, A Century of Fashion

The Byron Delta Lions Club is hosting Yesterday and Today, A Century of Fashion, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Come enjoy this fashion show and luncheon to support the Byron Delta Lions in their work of vision screening. Cost is $40. For more information, contact Marilyn at bdlions@ att.net or call 925-513-9447.

Friday, May 3 Spotlight on Comedy

The California Theatre presents Spotlight on Comedy, from 8 to 10 p.m., at 351 Railroad Avenue. Come and enjoy this evening filled with stand-up comedy. Cost is $16 to $19. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com, call 925-427-1611 or visit http://www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events/.

Saturday, May 4 Annual Resurrection Ministries and Wee Care Center Rummage Sale

Resurrection ministries and Wee Care Center are hosting a rummage sale, at 1275 Fairview Ave., from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Resurrection’s Human Care Committee as they support church members, Wee Care Families and members of our community in need of a helping hand. For more information, contact Pat at 925-240-5119.

Delta Relay for Life Annual Car Show The Delta Relay for Life Annual Car Show will take place at Somersville Towne Center, starting at 10 a.m. There will be food, venders, music and more. For more information, contact Tina Hannon at RelayPiratesTina@gmail.com, call 707-548-3819 or visit www.facebook.com/ events/211983806394044/.

Inaugural Motorcycle Poker Run

The Rotary Club of Brentwood will host the inaugural Motorcycle Poker Run, starting at 9:30 a.m., at Brentwood Outdoor Living. Cost is $35 per person. For more information contact seana@ getredbox.com or call 925-513-0000.

Furry Friends Benefit Dinner Fiesta

A dinner fiesta benefitting Furry Friends Pet Relief will feature a Mexican buffet, music, dancing, a raffle and silent auction will be held at the Lone Tree Golf Course, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. Tickets for the event that runs from 7 11 p.m. are $50 and can be purchased by visiting https://ffprbenefit2019.eventbrite.com. For more information, call925-240-3178.

LUHSD Education Foundation Document Shredding Event

The LUHSD Education Foundation will have their annual paper shredding event, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Liberty High School. Cost is $10 per box and $15 for half of a 30-gallon bag. For more information, contact Janet Harris at jzh1231@sbcglobal.net, call 925-813-0563 or visit www.educationwins.org/.

Discovery Bay Pickleball New Player Workshop

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The Antioch Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camps and programs for kids. ten, including preschool classes with different themes and curriculum that help them advance their skills in core, pre-academic areas such as literacy, math and science. Older kids aged 10-15 looking for a little adventure this summer can try River Camp for Kids, where they’ll learn about water safety and beginners’ kayaking, as well as paddleboarding, kayak fishing, pier

fishing and a hike to the Dow Wetlands. Aspiring artists can try watercolor, comic book illustration or anime-drawing classes. “We also have a free, drop-in camp called Adventures in Fun and Fitness, held at rotating park locations,” said Martin. If you’re not sure what kind of class to sign up your kids for, you can attend

Antioch’s “Get Active Antioch!” Recreation and Health Expo and Music Fest at the Antioch Community Center and Antioch Water Park, Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will be packed with fun for all ages, including program demonstrations from MAX Martial Arts, Zuma Fitness, Delta Kayaking Adventures and Rob Skate Academy. Those signing up for classes and programs at the event will also receive a 15 percent discount, available for only one day. “This is a great opportunity for parents to save money while they sign their kids up for multiple camps, classes or explore something new,” said Martin. Parents also enjoy having some quiet time in the house while their kids are at camp. “I like signing my kids up for camps and classes because it gives them something to do and could also spark an interest in something they otherwise might not have been exposed to,” said Brentwood resident Sarah Sachs. For more information about the Antioch Recreation Department or to sign up for a camp, visit antiochca.gov/recreation, call 925-776-3050, or simply walk into the Antioch Community Center located at 4703 Lone Tree Way in Antioch.

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rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come. Choosing a summer camp however, is no small task, as the options range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance. Cost also is likely to factor into families’ decisions, as the American Camp Association (ACA) notes that the average daily fee at a resident camp is $85, while the same fee at a day camp is $43. When looking for a summer camp for kids, families should make the decision together. Kids should be involved in the selection process, as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their time. The following are some factors families should consider as they look for summer camps, courtesy of the ACA.

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oceanfront camps that focus on marine biology, boating or other activities involving the water. In the same vein, youngsters who like camping and hiking might be more likely to embrace camps located in mountainous regions. Session length Camps may be as short as a week or a long as a few months. Session length should be considered by families looking at both local day camps and overnight resident camps. Parents who want their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home. If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for. Choosing the right camp is an important decision that parents and kids should make together. – Courtesy Metro Creative

Kids’ interests The ACA urges parents to consider the child’s interests and personality before choosing a summer camp. Parents might want their children to attend the same summer camp they visited as youngsters, but each child is different. Just because mom and dad liked a particular camp does not mean their children will. The ACA notes that summer camps should align

with children’s interests and maturity level. Locale Locale may only be a consideration for families considering overnight camps. Kids will likely be familiar with the locations of local day camps, but overnight camps might be set in mountain ranges, near the ocean or environments less familiar to youngsters. Kids who love the ocean might benefit from

experience some homesickness. Staying in touch while the kids are at camp can help alleviate fears and show children their parents care. Camps now handle communication issues differently than they might have when today’s parents were campers. Parents need to find a balance between what might be too little or too much contact with campers. Learn camp rules. The camp will likely provide information regarding correspondence. Camps may permit parents to send one-way emails and regular mail, but limit campers to handwritten letters only. Determine if mobile phones are allowed or should be left at home. Knowing the rules

can help parents and kids plan accordingly. Send a care package. Pack correspondence supplies. Treat the campers to some supplies from Send kids to camp with fun papers, home. Pack camp-approved snacks and other stickers, pens, and other crafty items. This way reminders of home. Be sure to include enough they’ll be inspired to write home once or twice. for the entire cabin and your son or daughter Provide brief lessons on how to address an will be the camp star. envelope for campers who may not know how. Expect some silence. A good smile can open doors. A Sheffield lives.days Check blogs and texts. If campSmile is goingcan wellchange and campers’ Some camps may blog about campers’ are fun-filled, they may be too busy for daily progress, post information on social media correspondence. Parents may get nervous or send out mass texts. These messages can when they don’t routinely see or hear from reassure parents that their youngsters are doing their children, but chances are everything is just fine. Figure out which tech options are going swimmingly. available from camp administrators. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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children can do a few math problems to keep their skills sharp. This will help keep learning loss to a minimum. Math workbooks may be available at bookstores, or parents can look online or ask a teacher for a summer to-do packet. Plan educational trips Vacations and day trips can be fun, entertaining and educational all at the same time. Science centers, museums and living history locations can bring to life information learned in the classroom, even on family vacations. Learn at camp Many children attend camp for a portion of their school breaks. Look for camps that do not simply babysit children, but engage them through enrichment activities. Take a class Children and families can learn together by exploring new skills. Enroll in something educational and enjoyable, such as a music or dance class, a STEM seminar or something else that engages the mind and body. This gives everyone a chance to learn something new and have a great time together as a family. Parents and educators can reduce lesson loss over school breaks by encouraging families to remain intellectually engaged in any way they can. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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