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Tall ships to sail into marina Few are familiar with the term ‘tall ship,’ but the Washington-based nonprofit Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is on a mission to change that. The group’s historic sailing ships, the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, travel the west coast yearround introducing the public to maritime history. “Some people imagine a modern ship or a Navy cutter,” said Brandi Bednarik, executive director. “Pirate ship comes pretty close, but it leaves out the truth of why ships like these sailed – mostly for trade, exploration and military action. Our mission is to share this history with the American public.” From Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, the Lady Washington will dock in Antioch City Marina. Dockside visitors can tour the vessel and talk with the crew, while sailing passengers will experience the crew in action and the ship under wind power. Aside from the rare opportunity to see a historic sailing vessel in action, a point of interest is often the crew. The Lady Washington typically has a crew of 10 to 14, from paid officers to volunteer deckhands to participants in the two-week maritime training program. Some sail for fun, while others to learn the job skills of the industry. The nonprofit recently announced a new job skills training program, Sea School, which will launch 2018. The vessel will be docked at Antioch City Marina, 5 Marina Plaza, in Antioch. For tickets visit goo.gl/sb3nBR. For more information, call 800-200-5239.

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The Lady Washington sails into the Antioch City Marina and will be dockside from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6.

LUHSD outperforms state English scores by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) 11th-grade students recently took part in statewide testing and scored higher than the state average for English language arts (ELA), but the district has room to grow in mathematics. As a whole, students in the LUHSD who met or exceeded the standards for English and math were 68.35 percent and 31.92 percent, respectively. According to LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta, two components for improvement revolve around students becoming more accustomed with how the tests are administered in addition to understanding the new way in which they are being assessed. The tests were taken on the computer this year, which for some was

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Day of the Dead celebration You, Me, We = Oakley! (YMWO) is partnering with the City of Oakley and the Contra Costa Library to honor the tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The Día de los Muertos cultural workshop is taking place in the city council chambers, Saturday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission and festivities are free. The cultural workshop will include an explanation of the holiday and the Día de los Muertos altar. The altar, commonly referred to as the ofrenda, is utilized to honor loved ones who have passed away. In addition to enjoying performances by

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Fire district to pass out gift Oh say, can you sing? cards to disaster victims “ As a fire district, one of our

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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) personnel are used to fighting fires and helping people in medical distress, but now they’ll provide a new kind of aid. The district has partnered with the nonprofit California Fire Foundation to begin supplying gift cards of up to $100 to people affected by natural disasters, enabling them to purchase food, water, over-the-counter prescription medication, gas, shelter, clothing and other basic household necessities. “As a fire district, one of our core values is trying to help people in their time of need – whenever and however we can,” said Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “We are proud to now be participating in this valuable program that enhances the services we provide to our community after an incident.” Funds for the national program come from donations and corporate sponsors of the foundation, which provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters and financial assistance to firefighters and the communities they protect. The district has yet to pass out any cards, but the task will fall to the district’s three battalion chiefs while on the scene of natural disasters such as fires, floods, earthquakes and landslides or mudslides. “It’s great to be able to see this all come togeth-

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Fire Chief Brian Helmick er, be able to make a recommendation and see the working relationship of not only the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District administration but also the working relationship between International Association of Firefighters Local 1230 and the California Fire Foundation to be able to produce an MOU and be able to bring this back to our community out here,” said fire board Vice President Brian Oftedal, who kick-started the district’s effort. The program is open to any officially organized fire department or district, and more than 75 fire agencies statewide have joined. ECCFPD’s neighbor, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, joined in 2015. “As firefighters, we realize once a fire is out and all life-safety hazards are removed, our job is done,” Helmick said. “That said, we are always looking for opportunities to do more. This program allows us to do that by providing direct assistance to our community members who are in need. It is great to be able to provide more support once a fire is out.” For more information on the program or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit Cafirefoundation.org.

For the third consecutive year, the Foster Farms Bowl is hosting the Oh Say, Can You Sing? contest to find talented local youth. The winner will perform the national anthem at the Foster Farms Bowl, Dec. 27, at Levi’s Stadium in front of thousands of college football fans. The contest is open to soloists and groups aged 18 and under, residing in the San Francisco Bay Area or the Central Valley. The contest draws entries from singers as young as 6 years old. Previous contest winners were the Maria Carillo High School Jazz Choir from Santa Rosa and Felisha Dias from Turlock. This year, Foster Farms continues the bowl’s long tradition of working to fight hunger. To kick off the contest, Foster Farms will donate 4,000 servings of holiday turkey to the United Samaritans Foundation in Turlock in the name of last year’s contest winner, Felisha Dias. For each contest entry received, Foster Farms will donate 100 meals to a local food bank, and the winner of this year’s contest will also get to choose a local food bank to receive a donation of 1,000 meals in their name. Additionally, Foster Farms will continue its annual tradition of

donating one meal to local hunger relief organizations . Singers are invited to enter by posting a 30- to 45-second video, singing the national anthem on YouTube. Videos must be titled, “I Want to Sing at the Foster Farms Bowl.” Contestants must also complete the entry form on www.SingatFosterFarmsBowl. com by midnight, on Nov. 30. Ten finalists will be invited to a live audition where a panel of judges will select the winner. “We look forward to entries in the ‘Oh Say, Can You Sing?’ contest every year, and we’ve been honored to have 49ers greats – Ronnie Lott and Dwight Clark – as judges,” said Ira Brill, Foster Farms director of communications. “The contest is a fantastic opportunity to showcase local talent and get youth involved in lending a hand to those in need during the holiday season.” The 2017 Foster Farms Bowl will feature a showdown between the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences. The game will be televised live on Fox with a 5:30 p.m. kickoff. For more information about the game and tickets, visit www.FosterFarmsBowl.com. To view a video, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia.

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County to revisit agriculture ordinances by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Hamstrung by old farm-stand ordinances, which limited the sale of food and curtailed the potential development of farm-to-table businesses in East County, officials are set to meet with local stakeholders next month to discuss the commercial future of the area’s agricultural core. “We are continuing to review county ordinances to identify ways to support our farmers,” said County Supervisor Diane Burgis. “Throughout this process, we will be mindful of the voter mandate passed in 1990 (Measure C), which directed the county to protect our most valuable agricultural lands now known as the ‘ag core.’ Thus, while our primary focus is to protect and retain farming, I believe we’ll continue to identify ways for farmers to add new agriculture-related uses that will increase the economic viability of their lands.” Barbara Frantz, owner of Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, has been leading the charge to expand the current restrictions on business owners like herself. Since opening in 2015, Frantz has offered a multitude of items and services, which included cooking classes, public and private events, renting her commercial kitchen, selling food and the development of a farm stand. But the county ordinances only allow for specific things, such as the

sale of foods that are native to the area, making the vision of Tess’ and businesses like hers difficult. “On Aug. 30, I lost 90 percent of my business overnight,” said Frantz, noting a county decision that she was not in compliance with a land-use permit. For months, the county and Frantz had engaged in a tug of war of ordinances and seeming semantics as it pertained to what was allowed under the county guidelines and what was not. The final straw came just a few weeks ago, when a deli case displaying Frantz’ locally grown farm items caused her to be denied a land-use permit, because it opened from the back instead of the front. She has since removed the deli case and has ordered a new one that opens in the front and is now in compliance. And while there are items she cannot currently offer because she is unable to operate as a restaurant, she is still able to rent out the facility for public and private events, offer cooking classes and keep her farm stand open. According to Frantz, the current ordinance restricting the sale of farm-totable items can be amended, but it is a long and arduous process – one she hopes the county might fast-track. But Burgis doesn’t necessarily see it that way. “I believe that some uses, like restaurants, will not be permitted in the ag

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“We are going to be looking at changing some of the regulations and addressing some of the major ag issues in the county,” said Muraoka. “As a planner, I would love to see a really vibrant Brentwood … I think it is very important, and no one has really talked about it yet, but there is no there, there in Brentwood. We always look at ag in a vacuum, asking what can we do to preserve the land, but then the question of Brentwood comes into play. I don’t want to benefit the county and hurt Brentwood, because we all benefit from each other.” Frustrated but optimistic, Frantz hopes the Nov. 15 meeting will jump-start the discussion. “I think everyone is in support of this. It’s not about that,” said Frantz. “But it’s just that the process will take years … I don’t think this is anyone’s malice. I just think people didn’t think through all of the ramifications. But I am beginning to feel more hopeful. I am going to figure out how to make this work.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Brentwood groups deliver donations by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Donations for Northern California’s fire victims poured into Brentwood last weekend as two organizations worked tirelessly to gather and deliver needed supplies. The Rotary Club of Brentwood and the Downtown Brentwood Coalition (DBC) both launched campaigns to garner donations from the community before making the trek north. Peter Jacoway, Weathervane Denim House owner and member of the DBC, felt pulled to help when his friend fell victim to the fires and smoke rolled into East County – gripping evidence of the devastation so many were facing. “One of my best friend’s house had burned down, and then my girlfriend and I were having coffee one morning, watching the news and feeling helpless,” Jacoway said. “It was the morning that the smoke just flooded our city, and it was surreal. We thought, ‘We have to do something.’” He and his girlfriend, Emily Cross, decided to launch an effort using their connections within the community. Jacoway set to work making calls. “I got Rotary involved, local businesses, the DBC, interact clubs – all in all, 47 plus volunteers helped on the day of donations,” Jacoway said of the event that took place downtown on Oct. 21. The DBC coordinated with Wine Coun-

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Local groups, organizations and individuals in Brentwood banded together to collect and deliver supplies for fire victims in the North Bay. try Marines, a nonprofit group of active and retired Marines who have worked to distribute donations to those displaced in shelters. “(Wine Country Marines) are actually with the people, and they know what they need,” Jacoway said. In addition to donations of food, supplies and gift cards from the community, the DBC contributed $4,000 in cash from the previous weekend’s Oktoberfest raffle. Jacoway said the Wine Country Marines were extremely grateful for the aid when it was delivered. “I feel very fulfilled coming back,” he said. Rotary Club of Brentwood member

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and retired captain of the Alameda County Fire Department, Steve Walker, was another force driving a campaign to bring goods to those in need. Through Rotary and with the help of community members and organizations, Walker set up 22 barrels around town and soon found having Rotarians staff the barrels at key times was more successful. Walker was especially grateful for people like Rotarian Fran Morrissey, who worked all three days standing outside of Safeway, carting donations around in her trunk, and who is currently writing thank-you letters to the various store managers. “Also while we were collecting groceries outside of the Safeway, someone came up

to one of my fellow Rotarians and offered the use of a 15-foot covered trailer,” Walker said. “I called this gentleman, Dave Brown of Brentwood, who owns Dublin Mazda, and we arranged for me to pick the trailer up Saturday. All he had was my first name and my telephone number, but he didn’t hesitate for a second to turn his trailer over to me for this cause.” The response was tremendous. Walker was able to deliver about a ton of food to Redwood Empire Food Bank in North Santa Rosa. His son, a recent graduate of Sonoma State, met him at the facility to help unload. “I personally know two families that had lost their residences,” Walker said. “And (my son) still has a lot of ties in the area.” Something Walker noted of the experience was the efficiency and size of the food bank. “(Redwood Empire Food Bank) is as big as a Costco and looked like the model of efficiency,” he said. “When I dropped off the food on Saturday morning, I would guess there were 150 volunteers working there ... distributing food to people who were arriving.” Rotary President Fran Bowman was proud of the response from her community and the work of her fellow Rotarian. “The (drive) was very successful, and it was very well-received,” Bowman said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows.

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As the holidays approach, local residents are already anticipating the opening of Brentwood on Ice, downtown’s first ice rink. In addition to spreading holiday cheer for local residents, the skating rink will also host a fundraiser for those impacted by the devastating fires in Northern California. “I believe most of us want to help our fellow man, but a hurricane or flood on the other side of the states seems so far away,” said Tom Gregory, owner of Brentwood on Ice. “When it’s right here in California, it feels as if our home and our community have been directly affected, and it’s close enough to feel like our support will actually go where it is needed.” The Brentwood on Ice Fire Victims Fundraiser will start Oct. 30 and end Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. Residents can purchase tickets in advance for $13, of which $3 will go to fire victims. Locations to purchase tickets include the following Brentwood businesses: Dino’s Sandwich Shop, Tractor Supply Co., Got A Party Rentals and the Quik Stop gas station.

“ I believe most of us want to help our fellow man … and it’s close enough to feel like our support will actually go where it is needed.

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Gregory will give the proceeds from the fundraiser to the Rotary Club of Brentwood to distribute, as it’s also involved with fundraisers for fire victims. “This fundraiser is important, because our neighbors are suffering,” said Fran Bowman, president of the Rotary Club of Brentwood. “When we help to take care of our neighbors, we are showing them love. I feel helpless at times, and yet when I give money, food or water, I feel like I’m making a small impact.” Brentwood on Ice will remain open through January. For more information about the fundraiser, contact Tom Gregory at 925-516-7664.

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striction of 21 and over. The lounge can be reserved for parties, holiday get-togethers and other events. Sultana Hookah Lounge & Café is located at 2415 Empire Ave., Suite 207, in Brentwood. For more information, call 559-942-6374 or visit www. facebook.com/sultanacafeandlounge or follow the business on Instagram @ sultanacafeandlounge. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Discovery Bay Elementary invites the community to an evening of fun for all, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 1700 Willow Lake Road. Enjoy games, face painting, a cakewalk, a haunted house and more. Don’t forget to dress up for trick-ortreating! For more information, contact 925-809-7540.

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Presented by the chamber of commerce, this community favorite features a trick-or-treat walk through the shops of downtown Brentwood, where participating business owners will hand out goodies to children. The event will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. brentwoodchamber.com.

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Prepping your pets for Halloween Pet Sitters International (PSI) offers these simple tips to ensure pets stay happy and safe this Halloween: • Plan ahead, so dressing up isn’t a scary occasion. Pet costumes are an increasingly popular item at Halloween and throughout the year, and a pumpkin and a hot dog are the top two pet Halloween costume choices this year, according to the National Retail Federation. “Once you make sure a costume will fit comfortably, introduce it to your pet gradually,” said professional dog trainer Teoti Anderson. “Use lots of treats to associate it as something fun.” • Avoid ‘pet-rified’ pets by keeping them away from trick-or-treaters. PSI recommends pet owners bring animals inside on Halloween night to avoid malicious tricksters who might try to frighten or harm them. A neighborhood that is normally quiet but

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Know your rights, immigration policies The International Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) will present information on the status of current U.S. immigration policies at the Antioch Library, Tuesday, Nov.7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The presentation will be conducted in Spanish and English. IIBA provides high-quality immigration legal services, education and civic engagement opportunities to immigrants, refugees

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and their families as they join and contribute to the community. This workshop is free, and no registration is required. The event is part of East County Reads: An Immigrant’s Journey, which runs until Nov. 8. For more information on East County Reads programming at the branches, visit ccclib.org/ programs or contact Liz Fuller at lfuller@ccclib.org or 925-516-5294.

Calling all future Scouts Boy Scout Troop 153 invites boys interested in joining Boy Scouts to attend an open house, Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Antioch Church on the Rock, 50 Walton Lane. From backpacking and camping to archery and rifle shooting, boys will benefit from learning new life skills and forming friendships and great memories. For more information, visit www.troop153.org or contact Scoutmaster Craig Vickery at craig_vickery@ comcast.net or 925-775-5364.

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Milestones BIRTHS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OBITUARIES

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Dec. 8, 1924 – Oct. 15, 2017 Mary Elizabeth O’Sullivan died at home on Oct. 15 at the age of 92. Mary was born to John and Christine Squicciarino and grew up with her brother Philip and, later, sister Carol, in Oakland, California. Her independent spirit was evident in her self-sufficient professional and personal life. Mary worked until the age of 86. She used her secretarial skills, such as shorthand, to fulfill duties as private secretary to the vice president of Chevron Purchasing. Upon her retirement, she served for many years in the DVC Department of the Registrar. Upon moving to Brentwood, Mary found employment in the jewelry department of Kohl’s. Travel formed a great part of Mary’s life. She celebrated her 90th on the Queen Mary and later hosted a party for more than 60 of her friends and family at Summerset II in Brentwood. Mary recently lost her longtime friend Peter O’Strosky and is survived by her sister, Carol Squicci of Alameda; first cousins, Jackie Okrassa of Auburn and John Squicciarino of Point Orange, Florida;

paternal cousins, Joe Squicciarino, Carl and Phil Arino and Donna Yonta; and maternal cousins, the Graber, Linton and Siebel families of the Central Valley of California. Mary wanted to be remembered dancing her favorite rhumba on the dance floor. A private memorial luncheon on Dec. 3 will be hosted by her sister, Carol. Please send donations to medical research.

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Birthday surprise Former Citizen of the Year and local business owner Helen Myers, left, enjoyed a surprise 92nd birthday party recently at Sweeney’s in downtown Brentwood. Longtime friends and other business owners, including Brett Swisher and Barbara Guise, pictured, joined in the celebration.

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Family’s bird nightmare comes to an end by Kyle Szymanski

A Brentwood family is finally getting relief from a seven-month ordeal that involved upwards of 40 egrets and herons living in a city-owned oak tree near their property. The tree has been removed, but dead rodents, feathers, eggs and feces remain.

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A Brentwood family’s life went to the birds for the last several months, but it appears the city has stepped in to clip the problem. The city recently cut down three large oak trees and two smaller trees on Crossridge Court, one of which was the scene of a scaled-down, real-life version of the movie, “The Birds,” for Danielle Witrykus’ family. For the better part of seven months, upwards of 40 egrets and herons lived and nested in a city-owned oak tree, squawking 24 hours a day and coating portions of the family’s home with stubborn feces. “It was like, if you were watching ‘Star Wars’ with all the characters that make the funny sounds,” said Witrykus about the noise. “That is what those birds were like. It would be going all night long, right outside our window.” The birds have since migrated, allowing the city to cut down the oak and several other possible bird homes, but the problem lingers. The family’s outdoor porch is now plastered in bird waste, while feathers, eggs and animal parts litter the backyard and a nearby trail. The city has hired a hygienist to evaluate the mess and plans to hire an environmental cleanup company to clear the area, hopefully returning the Witrykus’

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family’s life to normal. As Witrykus gingerly walked around her yard this week, sidestepping a partially decomposed bird and an unidentified rodent head, she recounted portions of the ordeal, which included bird poop raining down from the tree, noxious smells, sleep disturbances and being forced to keep her children – ages 5 and 6 months – from playing in the backyard. “It was so bad over the summer,” she

said. “Just the smell was overwhelming.” Witrykus said the problem started small, with only a few birds, but took flight as the city let the problem linger. Bruce Mulder, Brentwood Parks and Recreation director, said the city worked with an avian biologist to address this issue, but because the migratory birds are protected under both federal and state law, the city was prevented from cutting the trees down until the birds had left

the nests and permission to do so was received from state authorities. “Once permission was received, the trees were pruned and later removed,” Mulder said. “This process began within days of receiving this authorization.” Mulder, who believes this is a firstof-its-kind problem in a city-owned tree, said the city will do its best to mitigate future disturbances, but that effort is constrained by federal and state environmental laws. “Brentwood benefits from its proximity to the Delta and many natural resource areas,” he said. “With the residential environment being close to creeks and open space, this means that these types of scenarios – although rare – may occur from time to time.” Mulder advises residents who encounter the problem in their own trees to contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or other professional animal control experts, or the city if the problem arises in a city-owned tree. Witrykus, meanwhile, hopes the city ramps up its effort to educate the public about the potential problems the birds can cause, but is thankful the city is handling the issue. “I think we will have a big barbecue or something once everything is cleaned up,” she said. “It will be like a celebration.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Resolve public safety emergency by merging fire, parks districts by Bryan Scott Fire Chief Brian Helmick and the firefighters of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) do an outstanding job providing essential services to a 249-square-mile service area. As a team and individually, they are doing a great job providing uest government comment services that are critical to the health and safety of our community. But our community has grown beyond the capability of our regional fire district and beyond the funding level established four decades ago. We now have cities of more than 60,000 and 40,000 people, with more residential and commercial development approved every month. It is time for a change. One idea that needs to be explored is the consolidation of the ECCFPD and the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). That’s right. Our dangerously underfunded East County fire district can legally be combined with the much larger

and much better funded parks district. This has occurred elsewhere in California. The Ramona Fire Department was once an independent fire district in San Diego County. In 1981, it was combined with the Ramona Irrigation District to better serve the community’s needs. The community now consists of 75 square miles and 40,000 residents. EBRPD now maintains a fire and emergency medical response department that includes 10 fire stations, 14 fire engines and trucks and a staff of 46 trained firefighters. The district has an urban search-and-rescue engine, which is used in the location, extrication and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces due to natural disasters, structural collapse, transportation accidents or collapsed mines and trenches. Also, the EBRPD helicopter is used for search and rescue and to rapidly transport critical patients from remote locations or to avoid delays in transport. It is also used to transport water and contain fires. EBRPD also operates a fire academy for in-house training. The training

Letters It’s time for reform

Editor: It seems like every week I am reading about another locality having fiscal problems. This week, it’s in Contra Costa with a threat to funding their firefighters. With the rising costs of rent and housing in California, our labor force needs higher wages, and the state needs more revenue. There’s an easy fix available – reform

includes extinguishing wildfires, structure fires and vehicle fires. Academy attendees learn hazardous material (hazmat) response and how to work in confined spaces like sewers and caves. They benefit from an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) program. Compare these resources to the three fire stations, half a dozen fire engines and trucks and a staff of 35 firefighters operated by the ECCFPD. For the last many years, EBRPD has expanded its facilities in eastern Contra Costa and Alameda counties. There are many facilities in the process of being developed but not yet open to the public. This expansion will require additional fire and emergency medical response services capability in an area served by and adjacent to the service area of ECCFPD, causing duplication of government services and inefficient expenditure of scarce government funds. A merger of these two special districts would provide taxpaying residents more public safety protection for their tax dollar. By combining the resources of these two departments, assets can be deployed where they are

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Proposition 13 for commercial properties only. Instead of contributing 50 percent of revenues like they used to, they are only putting in 25 percent by using tax loopholes. Commercial property does not include rental properties, so there’s no concern it would drive up rents. Let’s restore these much-needed revenues to California! Barbara Commins San Francisco

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The Heritage boys’ water-polo team sank Deer Valley Tuesday night, 21-5. The host Patriots picked up goals from eight players, including multiple goals by Cole Preciado, AngeloJoseph Tinio, Naji Othman, Riley Pathe and Carson Andrews. “I like the way the boys came together and were cheering each other on, but I feel like we could focus a bit more on the fundamentals,” said first-year Heritage head coach Matthew Gassmann. “They are a great group of guys, and I expect the best from them.” The Patriots jumped out to a 4-2 lead at the end of the first period and never looked back. Heritage outscored Deer Valley 6-1 in the second period to take a commanding 10-3 lead into the break that only grew in the second half. The Patriots led 14-3 after three periods. “We had sloppy passes today, but I think we did a good job of overcoming that,” Andrews said. The victory clinched Heritage’s seventh league title in eight years – the first under Gassmann. “The program has had a pretty good start even before I got here,” he said. “I am pleased to carry on the tradition.” Heritage expected to wrap up its regular season against Antioch, Oct. 25, before gearing up for the North Coast Section playoffs, beginning Nov. 2. The daunting task of the postseason forces the team to take its game to the next level, Gassmann said. “It’s going to take focus,” he said. “The boys are also going to have to come together and really anticipate each

Heritage’s Naji Othman prepares to make a move on a Deer Valley defender during the Patriots’ 21-5 win on Monday. Heritage clinched the league title in the victory.

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other. They have done it before, and I expect them to do it again.” Results of the Patriots’ contest with Antioch were not available at press time. The Patriots’ girls’ water-polo team also knocked off Deer Valley this week and captured the league title in the process. Seven players scored for Heritage in the win: Emma Lapum, Lexi Sheehan, Ella Simone, Katelyn Rodriguez,

Bella Carpenetti-Hall, Katie Schaffer and Maddie Bursch. Lapum led the way with five goals, nine steals and three assists, and Simone and Sheehan each scored three times. Heritage led 5-3 after two periods but then pulled away with six unanswered goals in the third period to open up a convincing 11-3 lead. Heritage’s standout goalkeeper Izzy Strimling finished with four saves in the win.

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The Heritage High girls’ volleyball team poses after winning the league title in a 2520, 24-26, 2518, 25-22 win over Liberty Tuesday night.

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The girls’ volleyball teams at Heritage and Liberty entered Friday’s match with the same idea in mind – win the match and wrap up the league championship. In the end, it was the visiting Patriots who came through. They defeated the Lions in four sets to win the match and wrap up the league title. “Heritage got quicker,” Liberty coach Chuck Sterni said. “They got a lot faster and a lot stronger in the middle. They were running more tandems on us. Just overall, their skill was a little faster.” The Lions certainly didn’t roll over for the Patriots. After Heritage opened the match with a 25-20 win in the opening set, Liberty prevailed 26-24 in a thrilling second set to even things up. During the two final sets, every time the Lions got a little momentum, the Patriots were there with a strong answer. They fought back to win the third set 25-18, then prevailed in a back-and-forth fourth set, 25-22. “We’ve been working a lot on changing shots,” senior Cierra Pope said. “We really focused on siding out within 3 points

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and then mixing up our hits.” Coach Janet Hannigan singled out the efforts of Pope and sophomore setters Jocelyn and Jasmine Felipe on offense. Defensively, the coach liked the performance of Maya Davies. Another key difference was senior Kaelyn Saler, one of Heritage’s two captains, who played in this match after missing the first meeting between the two teams. Despite the defeat, Sterni liked the efforts of senior Angelique Stepanoff, senior setter Mackenzie Schumann, junior setter Alicia Bustamante and senior Rachel

Christensen on defense. Both teams now turn their attention to the North Coast Section playoffs. While the playoffs are always difficult, Hannigan liked where her team was even before defeating Liberty. “What I told them yesterday is that I feel that we are the right team, at the right time, at the right place,” Hannigan said. “If they can do what they need to do, it will be great.” While both teams were assured of a playoff spot, the Patriots feel good that the challenging season resulted in a league

championship. “It’s rewarding,” Saler said. “It’s been a long, hard season. It’s been tedious at times. There have been moments where it’s been hard to push through. It pays off in the end, and it felt good. I feel hopeful that we have so much potential and opportunity to show what we are.” Davis, another captain on the Heritage team, agreed. “We’ve come a long way up since the beginning of the season,” she said. “It’s really rewarding to see all of the hard work and effort coming back to us.”

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Impact Soccer Club adds new coach Tiffany Shaffer has been added to the Impact Soccer Club coaching staff, amid a number of other improvements to the club – headed up by Impact Soccer Club director of coaches, Gordon Young. Young, a pro licensed coach and international coaching instructor, was recruited from Scotland after stints with the Dundee United FC First Team and Sheffield United. Since his arrival, he’s continued to implement improvements for the local soccer club. First on the agenda, he employed changes in player development, an indoor-skill center and new training curriculum. Club development has continued internally with improved coaching standards. “We have a diverse set of coaches in terms of gender, age, experience and qualifications,” he said. “We would like more female coaches and talks have been conducted with many already, with plans to announce some development in that vein.” In terms of qualifications, all coaches are on a Continuous Professional Development program aimed at increasing

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-3730 TSG Order No.: 170231665-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 019-240-034 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/08/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0135362-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JEFFERY COOKSON AND CHRISTINE COOKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property

situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 11/13/2017 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 566 RED ROME LN, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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: $712,703.83 (Estimated) as of 11/02/2017. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding

on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the

sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-3730. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS 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. NPP0318097 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/20/2017, 10/27/2017, 11/03/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74843 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2017. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bianca Louise Tavares SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bianca Louise Tavares CASE NUMBER: N17-1773 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bianca Louise Tavares filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bianca Louise Tavares aka Bianca Louise Carlos Tavares to Proposed Name: Bianca Louise Dizon. 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: 11/30/17 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: 10/2/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74759 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006140-00 The name of the business: Tu Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Located at: 3899 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Salvador Saldana. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business

name or names listed above on 10/9/17. Signature of registrant: Salvador Saldana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 10/9/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 74823 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION TO UPDATE AND ADOPT THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PURSUANT TO BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.130.020(A) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the City Council may reach the matter, at the regular meeting place of the City Council, at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, has been fixed by the City Council as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the update to and adoption of the City of Brentwood Development Fee Program and schedule of Development Impact Fees applicable to new development projects. The program and schedule of fees are intended, pursuant to California Government Code §66000 et seq., to mitigate the impacts of new development upon the City’s public infrastructure and facilities. Data indicating the amount of the estimated cost required to provide the public facilities for which the fee is levied and revenue sources anticipated to fund the public facilities, including General Fund revenues if any, are available at the City of Brentwood Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 150 City Park Way or contact (925) 516-5420. At the time of the hearing, all interested persons are invited to appear and be heard. If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Brentwood at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 021273 74990 Publish Dates: October 27, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006350-00 The name of the business: Jr.’s Fresh Tacos Located at: 1355 Oak Crest Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Richard Grange 2. Gloria Lopez-Vergara. 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: Richard Grange. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 10/20/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74982 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017.

the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16758067-JB IDSPub #0132784 10/20/2017 10/27/2017 11/3/2017 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74865 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005908-00 The name of the business: Piping Design, Coordination & Consulting Located at: 2588 Camelback Rd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Terry Allen Partain. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Terry A Partain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 9/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74922 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017.

registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Charmaine Abasolo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2017 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 10/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74872 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $495,000. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or “C-10 Electrical Contractor” License. 3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5420. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5. Bid Proposal and Security. 5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents. 5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6. 1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors. 10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: October 13, 2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74820 Publish Dates: October 13, 27, 2017.

hold goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Lessie Scoggins - Artwork, carpet, high chair, leather sofa & love seat. 2. Marie Jackson - Boxes, bags, desk, luggage, leather sofa, night stand & plastic bins. 3. Tashaunda Cottrell - Motorized mini scooter, basketball hoop, toys, stereo equipment, 3 TVs, computer equipment, & 3 bicycles. 4. Giovanni Baldizon - Projection TV, metal shelving, couch, electronics & toys. 5. Douglas Gilmore Jr. - Roll away tool box, washer, dryer, rocking chair & toys. 6. Singin Garcia - 2 Bikes, 1 flat screen TV, large doll house & shoe rack. 7. Sally S. Villasana - Art work, polar bear table, DVD collection, lamps, coffee tables, unit very full. 8. Kimberly McBride - 2 flat screen TVs, baby stroller, high chair, couch, love seat, standing lamps, tables & baby car seat. 9. Floyd Nunn - 25+ metal plant holders, basketball, table, heater & shelving. 10. Marcea Lopez - Christmas wrapping, cleaning supplies & games. 11. Brian Gonzalez - Commercial stereo amp, air compressor, round table with glass top, boxes & steam vacuum. 12. Harlen Rashada - Plastic containers, luggage, exercise equipment & clothing. 13. Enrique Porras - 4 large chairs and 1 sofa chair, 2 dressers, pots and pans, 1 refrigerator, a mini refrigerator & electronic drum set. 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: 10/20/17 and 10/27/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74900 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005879-00 The name of the business: Swirls Frozen Yogurt Located at: 4049 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: North American Hospitality Group, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lydia Warmsley, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 9/26/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 74908 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005905-00 The name of the business(s): 1. Solar Swim & Gym 2. Solar Swim and Gym Located at: 111 West 15th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Solar Swim LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/15/14. Signature of registrant: Wint Lwin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 9/27/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 74921 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005956-00 The name of the business: Crystal Sandiforth Photography Located at: 2636 Point Sal In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Crystal R. Sandiforth. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 2014. Signature of registrant: Crystal R. Sandiforth. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 9/29/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74989 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005958-00 The name of the business: Diablo Dentistry Located at: 3436 Hillcrest Ave, Suite 150 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vivian Huang, DMD. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/24/14. Signature of registrant: Vivian Huang, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 9/29/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74819 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-758067-JB Order No.: 160413555-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JEFFREY S HOWARD, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL Recorded: 8/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0263515-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/13/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $505,679.38 The purported property address is: 3801 PINTAIL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor ‘ s Parcel No. : 075-432018 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-758067-JB. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005667-00 The name of the business: MarCat Communications Located at: 855 Willow Lake Road In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Catlin Walker Leonard. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/17. Signature of registrant: Catlin Walker Leonard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 9/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74813 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005699-00 The name of the business: Santos Tile Located at: 1275 Central Blvd #228 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jose Amorim Dos Santos . 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: Jose Amorim Dos Santos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017. by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74846 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005772-00 The name of the business: Terry Family Vineyard Located at: 631 Mission Fields Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Joseph Terry 2. Lindsay Terry. 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: Lindsay Terry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 9/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74844 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005803-00 The name of the business: Gutsee Ink Located at: 673 Nectar Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gutsee Ink. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 2013. Signature of registrant: Beverly Tribuiani-Montez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 9/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74741 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005867-00 The name of the business: ALPS Premium Nuts Traders Located at: 168 East Country Club Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aravinda Subramanian Balasubramanian. 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: Aravinda Subramanian Balasubramanian. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 9/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74712 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005910-00 The name of the business: Denee Blossom’s Photography Located at: 1030 Dainty Ave, Apt M In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Angelique Estrada. 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: Angelique Estrada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2017 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 9/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74755 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006002-00 The name of the business: 1. Aoibhneas Creative 2. CKC Apparel Located at: 2717 Reddignton Way In: , CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Christina Carey. 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: Christina Carey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 3, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 10/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74770 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006195-00 The name of the business: La Fuente Mexican Restaurant and Blue Iguana Bar Located at: 642 1st Street Ste #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Olvera & Son Enterprises Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/15/97. Signature of registrant: Oscar E. Olvera, President, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 11, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 10/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74934 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006199 The name of the business: Wind Cloud Photography Located at: 13 Mcclarren Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jayson Padil 2. Cristina Padil. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/2017. Signature of registrant: Jayson Padil. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 11, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 10/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74987 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006309 The name of the business: Byron Chamber of Commerce Located at: 3926 Main St In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Paula Wherity 2. Greg Pirnik. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Paula Wherity. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2017 by Deputy C. Garola Expires 10/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74984 Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006069-00 The name of the business: Data Diva Bookkeeping Located at: 2254 Winchester Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Diane K. Duran. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/17. Signature of registrant: Diane K. Duran. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: October 4, 2017 by Deputy M NAME STATEMENT Fuhrer Expires 10/4/2022 Brentwood Press File No. F-0006363-00 The name of the No. 02-1273 74814 Publish dates: October business: Delta Worms Located at: 4882 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017. Cabrillo Point In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following ownFICTITIOUS BUSINESS er: EchoTech Environmental Systems LLC. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: A Limited File No. F-0006108-00 The name of the Liability Co. The registrant commenced to business: Macy Schoenthaler, MFT Lo- transact business under the fictitious busicated at: 158 E 3rd Street In: Pittsburg, CA ness name or names listed above on N/A. 94505, is hereby registered by the following Signature of registrant: Chris E. Choate, owner: Macy Schoenthaler. This business is President.This statement was filed with conducted by: An Individual. The registrant the County Clerk of Contra Costa County commenced to transact business under the on: October 20, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin fictitious business name or names listed Expires 10/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. above on August 28th, 2017. Signature of 02-1273 74983 Publish dates: October 27, registrant: Mary Schoenthaler. This state- November 3, 10, 17, 2017. ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2017 NOTICE INVITING BIDS by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 10/5/2022 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of BrentPittsburg Press No. 02-1273 74818 Pub- wood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for lish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November its LED Street Light Conversion Phase II, 3, 2017. CIP Project No. 336-31690 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, November 14, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, loNAME STATEMENT cated at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, File No. F-0006141-00 The name of the 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California business: Hello Cookie Co. Located at: 94513. The bids will be publicly opened 2709 Holly Oak Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, and read aloud in a conference room on is hereby registered by the following owner: the First Floor at Brentwood City Hall, 150 Elizabeth Neal. This business is conducted City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. by: An Individual. The registrant com- 2. Project Information. menced to transact business under the ficti- 2.1 Location and Description. The tious business name or names listed above Project is located at various locations on 10/9/17. Signature of registrant: Eliza- throughout the City, and is described as beth Neal. This statement was filed with follows: The work to be done consists of the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: construction of the LED Street Light ConOctober 9, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires version - Phase II Project improvements 10/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 including, but not limited to, removal of 74933 Publish dates: October 27, Novem- existing non-LED cobra head luminaries ber 3, 10, 17, 2017. and replacing with LED luminaries, including all appurtenances, disposal of existing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS luminaries, traffic control, and all other NAME STATEMENT work necessary to construct the project File No. F-0006149-00 The name of the complete and in satisfactory condition, all business: The Mad Potters, LLC Located as specified herein.. at: 629 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, 2.2 Construction Time. The planned is hereby registered by the following owner: timeframe for beginning and completion The Mad Potters, LLC. This business is con- of construction of the Project is: 70 workducted by: Limited Liability Partnership. The ing days.

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 3rd day of November 2017 at 12:15 P.M., 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. Brittney Cooper - toys, clothing, 4 plastic bins, books 2. Imajean Miller - 1 adult bicycle, large mirror, 3 boxes, plant vase 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: 10/20/2017 and 10/27/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74902 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2017.

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A suspicious vehicle was reported on Monroe Court and La Sata Drive. The vehicle was a brown truck with vulgar language spray-painted on it. Brentwood – Sept. 15, 11:08 a.m.

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Engines from both ECCFPD and ConFire responded to a vegetation fire in farmland off Heidorn Ranch Road in Antioch, Oct. 22. The fire burned less than one-quarter acre. Photo by Tony Kukulich.

OAKLEY Oct. 24, 1:41 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 400 block of Hazelnut Drive. Oct. 24, 1:52 a.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music on the 1100 block of Fetzer Lane. Oct. 24, 11:15 a.m. A warrant arrest occurred on Cypress Road. Oct. 24, 1:57 p.m. Suspicious circumstances occurred on Laurel Fields. Oct. 24, 4 p.m. Child abuse was reported on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane. Oct. 24, 5:57 p.m. Neighbors were in a dispute on the 1900 block of Concannon Drive. Oct. 24, 10:45 p.m. Authorities reported reckless driving on Lavender Way and Brown Road. Oct. 25, 12:21 a.m. A verbal dispute occurred on the 3000 block of Frandoras Court. Oct. 25, 6:41 a.m. A patrol of an area was requested on the 80 block of Carol Lane. Oct. 25, 8:59 a.m. A barking dog was reported on the 1300 block of Port Court. Oct. 25, 9:10 a.m. Authorities reported a public nuisance on the 1300 block of Carpenter Road. Oct. 25, 11:51 a.m. Authorities traced a 9-1-1 hang-up to Charles Way and Santa Fe Street.

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The following is a sample of recent activity reported by law-enforcement agencies. Oct. 8, 10:45 p.m. Two men stole a person’s wallet and punched him in the face on Lone Tree way. The person went to the emergency room. Oct. 9, 7:35 a.m. Police received a call from a reporting person on Nevada Lane who said their house had been broken into. Oct. 9, 4:18 p.m. Authorities received a report of a house being entered by the back window on Southport Court. Oct. 9, 10:41 p.m. Two teenagers took a person’s cell phone. They got into a fight, but there were no injuries. The person told police that one of them was on a skateboard. The person was waiting for authorities in his Honda Civic on Bamboo Way and Larch Court. Oct. 10, 6 a.m. A man was hit on the back of the head with a brick at Rio Grande Drive. He was found on the ground and brought to Kaiser’s emergency room. Oct. 10, 5:01 a.m. On Sunset Lane, authorities received a call from a person stating that his roommate’s best friend was at the residence but was not supposed to be there. The roommate’s friend is a male of 20 years of age and refused to leave. Oct. 11, 7:48 a.m. A person reported two males had entered his apartment. He said they first knocked on the door and then kicked it down. This occurred on San Jose Drive. Oct. 11, 4:55 p.m. Three men took a person’s car keys at K and West 18th Street. The victim said that they had a weapon. Oct. 11, 7:02 p.m. Police received a report from Drake Street that a man had been stabbed in the legs and chest. Oct. 12, 1:43 a.m. A person was assaulted on A and 17th Street and was in need of an ambulance. Oct. 12, 11:20 a.m. A person told authorities that they heard a noise downstairs. They went to the kitchen and found their window broken and their laptop taken. In the distance, they saw a brown Honda Civic drive off with two males inside around the age of 18 and 20. As the suspects left, they flipped the person off. This occurred on Belford Peak Court. Oct. 12, 2:07 p.m. A person told authorities they saw a person with a pistol on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 12, 5:52 p.m. A person reported a man lying on the ground with a gray hoodie over his head and blood on his clothing. Oct. 14, 7 p.m. A person told authorities that when he arrived home, he saw that his screen had been removed. He believed someone attempted to enter his residence on Claudia Court.

Oct. 25, 3:42 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 1100 block of Deerpark Road. Oct. 25, 5:58 p.m. Police received reports of terrorist threats from the 500 block of Norcross Lane. Oct. 26, 3:57 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Lucky Supermarket. Oct. 26, 9:54 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on Rutherford Lane. Oct. 26, 2:10 p.m. A petty theft occurred at Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. Oct. 26, 6:46 p.m. A person was reported drunk in public on the 3400 block of Main Street. Oct. 27, 1:52 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the Summer Lake Community Center. Oct. 27, 10:40 a.m. Authorities received reports of an assault with a deadly weapon the 200 block of West Cypress Road. Oct. 28, 12:51 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped by authorities at Laurel Ridge Community Church. Oct. 28, 4:16 a.m. A suspicious subject was seen on the 200 block of West Ruby Street. Oct. 28, 6:43 a.m. A service to a citizen took place on the 500 block of Fifth Street. Oct. 28, 6:56 a.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 10 block of Keith Court. Oct. 28, 7:27 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 6000 block of Bridgehead

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Road. Oct. 28, 9:50 a.m. A security check was made at the Oakley Town Center. Oct. 28, 10:16 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 4300 block of Redwood Drive. Oct. 28, 12:27 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 600 block of Poplar Court. Oct. 28, 1:53 p.m. Authorities were asked to patrol Vintage Elementary School. Oct. 28, 3:46 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on Springbrook Court and Canopy Lane. Oct. 29, 12:37 a.m. A civil disturbance occurred at McDonald’s. Oct. 29, 8:34 a.m. A petty theft occurred on the 4700 block of Neroly Road. Oct. 29, 4:27 p.m. A car was towed at Frank Hengle Way and Cypress Road. Oct. 29, 7:42 p.m. A verbal dispute occurred on the 3000 block of Frandoras Circle. Oct. 29, 9:18 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a barking dog on the 3800 block of Oak Grove Court. Oct. 30, 7:44 a.m. A case of harassment occurred on the 1700 block of Teresa Lane. Oct. 30, 7:44 a.m. Authorities were informed of a disturbance of peace on the 400 block of Duckhorn Court. Oct. 30, 10:02 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on the 1200 block of Poplar Drive.

BRENTWOOD Sept. 14, 7:56 a.m. Authorities received a report of a man trespassing in a hotel. He was reported to be roaming around the hotel, but he was not a guest. The subject was described as having tattoos on his chest, wearing a hoodie and red shorts. He was also seen the previous day in the lobby, asking strange questions. Sept. 14, 1:27 p.m. A subject opened an account under the reporting person’s social security number. The account has a balance of $1,500. Sept. 14, 8:26 p.m. A woman was assaulted in a parking lot on Lone Tree Way. The thieves stole her phone, Kindle and her vehicle’s spare key. Sept. 15, 11:08 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Monroe Court and La Sata Drive. The vehicle was a brown truck with vulgar language spray-painted on it. The reporting person was concerned about children looking at the language. The truck has currently been there for thre days. Sept. 15, 9:12 p.m. A man was attempting to steal, but the manager detained him. When authorities arrived, the manager had the suspect on the floor. The subject tried to steal $500. He had tried to run multiple times but was pinned against the wall repeatedly.

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Holiday Cards for Our Troops Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) announced the start of his annual Holiday Cards for Our Troops program. Each year, the congressman’s district offices collected thousands of cards with personal messages of gratitude and hope for our men and women in uniform. McNerney is again inviting constituents to submit cards to his district offices that will be delivered to troops at home and overseas during the upcoming holiday season. “Our service men and women make tremendous sacrifices for our country throughout the year, and oftentimes the holiday season can be difficult for those stationed away from home,” said McNerney. “This holiday card program provides an opportunity for the community to express their gratitude and thank our troops for their service and all they do to keep us safe. Many service members have told me that these cards, with their messages of encouragement and support, help boost morale for our service members when they cannot be home with their families and friends during the holiday season.” The holiday cards will be sent overseas in packages organized by the Contra Costa Blue Star Moms, East Bay Blue Star Moms, Mid-Cal Additionally, the modified curriculum rolled out over the past few years has put critical-thinking skills at the forefront of the teaching mechanism. The main theme behind the adaptation is getting children to understand the facts beyond memorization, learning why and how they apply in real-world situations – a change that Volta believes will also be better in the long run, even if it has a slow start. “With math, there has been a huge shift in the way the state assesses the students,” Volta said. “It’s more application of the fact – it used to be that each standard was measured with a question, with one performance task. But if you look at sample questions, it’s not just solving an equation anymore. It’s a word problem within a word problem.” Volta said this adjustment has left some parents scratching their heads, wondering

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Arts, but that is not for lack of hard-working and talented teachers that are committed to student success in the classroom.” More changes are on the horizon for the LUHSD, as new state standards for science and social studies have been approved by the state. The district can expect to see new curriculum for those subjects in the coming years. “I think in the long run, (the change in curriculum) is going to be very, very positive, but I’m not too concerned with where we are right now,” Volta said. “I’m really proud of the work that our teachers have done to make the shifts in the new state standards – it’s a big undertaking.” To view the results for any school or district in California, visit https://goo.gl/ GFQKq7. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Events Friday, Oct. 27 Luther at the Rez

A free screening of the new full-length movie, “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World,” will be held at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-5180.

Quilter’s Holiday Boutique

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church presents Crafty Quilters Holiday Boutique, at 500 Fairview Ave., from 1 to 5 p.m., Oct. 27; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 28; and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 29. The boutique includes jams, homemade items, quilts, raffles and other items. For more information, call 925-513-4054.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Circus Night

The Harvest Time Church will host a circus night, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, Brentwood. There will be candy, games and much more. For more information, call 925-516-1908. Friday, Nov. 3

Senior Walk

Councilmember Lori Ogorchock will host Senior Walk, starting at 8 a.m., at 2550 Somersville Road, Antioch. Walk and learn about health resources, local service organizations and how to get connected in the community. For more information, call 925-754-5230.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 Baby Averie Fundraiser

The Boardwalk Grill will host a fundraiser for 10-month-old Averie Thompson. Ten percent of proceeds will help offset the young cancer patient’s medical expenses. The Boardwalk is located at 5879 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information, email webelieve27@gmail.com.

Friday, Nov. 3 Arts and Crafts Boutique

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center will hold its eighth annual arts and crafts fair Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood. The event is a fundraiser for the senior center and will feature 40 vendors with handcrafted wares, a no-host mimosa bar, raffles and more. For more information, call Kay Bourdi at 925-516-8387.

Saturday, Nov. 4 Mind, Body and Spirit Fair

Mardi Gras Night at Cap’s

Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill will host a Mardi Gras Night to support Liberty Singers, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 144 Oak St., Brentwood. There will be dinner, dessert, entertainment, raffles and a live auction. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information, contact Mireya Gravert at 925-3053475 or visit libertyunion.schoolwires.net.

Downtown Hoedown

The Brentwood Union School District Foundation will host a Saddle Up! Downtown Hoedown, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. There will be a live performance by Steve Hansen and the Carousel Cowboys and a barbeque dinner by Brentwood Fine Meats. Tickets are $60 per person or $550 for a reserved table of 10. For more information, visit www.brentwood.k12.ca.us or call 925-513-6499.

Monday, Nov. 6 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Delta Chapter 1718, will meet at noon, at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. After lunch, representatives from Kaiser Permanente and Blue Cross-Blue Shield will give an overview of their 2018 health care plans. For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at narfedc1718@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 CityRead Author Luncheon

The Friends of the Brentwood Library and The Brentwood Library Foundation are presenting a fundraiser at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 through Oct.15 and $45 thereafter. For more information, call Ellen Moser at 650-400-7208 or visit brentwoodlibrary.brownpapertickets.com.

Thursday, Nov. 9 Alzheimer’s Support Group

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s support group will meet at Brentwood Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The group is open to anyone who knows or is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Theatre Open House

The Nick Rodriguez Community Center presents Theatre Open House and Scheduling Meeting, at 5:30 p.m., at 213 F St., in Antioch. Groups, organizations or individuals can take a tour and gain information on how to rent the facility for events. For more information, call 925-776-3050.

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A mind, body and spirit fair will take place at 50 Sand Creek Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend the day with healers, psychics and merchants of products that support mind, spirit and body connections. The entrance is $5 per person. For more information, visit liveyourart@mac.com.

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Brentwood Community Chorus

BJ’s Restaurant will sponsor a charity fundraiser, Nov. 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Blvd., in Discovery Bay. There will be holiday gifts and a catered lunch by BJ’s. Admission is free, but lunch is $5 per person. For more information, contact Cindi Zanardi at 408-891-5529.

Holiday Boutique

A holiday boutique will be held at Summerset Palms Clubhouse, 193 Summerset Drive, Brentwood, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A bake sale and lunch will be offered. For more information, call 925-634-3387 or 925-513-7913.

Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults in Brentwood every Sunday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come learn the art, beauty and meaning of hula dancing as well as the history of the Hawaiian people. For more information, contact Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656. The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St. Registration is currently open. For more information, contact Susan Stuart at stuart. susan@gmail.com.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in The Streets

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Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Get into Scouts with either Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade or Boy Scouts for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, visit www.BeAScout.org or email membership@pack1155.org.

El Campanil Theatre 602 W. Second Street Antioch ORDER TICKETS PHONE: (925) 757-9500 OR ONLINE: www.ElCampanilTheatre.com

Conversational Portuguese Class

The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Classes The Liberty Adult Education will have yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. Improve your breathing, balance and strength while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-516-5444.

Gentle Yoga

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center will have gentle yoga classes with Debbie Cabusas from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center. Explore yoga poses to increase your flexibility, tone your body and improve your breathing and balance. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact Brentwood Parks and Recreation, at 925-516-5444.

Intermediate Genealogy Class

The Liberty Adult Education will hold an intermediate genealogy class on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. Students must have taken the introductory genealogy class or have prior experience in genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Road Map to College

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to earn support to complete a certificate in a short-term career technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@ OpportunityJunction.org.

Employment Readiness Class

An Employment Readiness class will be offered at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., Brentwood, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will train individuals for interviews, resume writing and job search. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Ongoing Events

ESL Conversation Group

The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English as a second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224.

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.

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Motown with Top Shelf

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1940’s Battle of the Big Bands

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The Happy Prince

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Hotel California A Salute to the Eagles Friday Dec. 1 8:00 pm

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A Christmas Story

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It’s A Wonderful Life

Sunday December 3 3:00 pm The Ballet Company of East County

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