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Commission Cooking up winners gets new members

February 10, 2017

Honoring The Dogs Of War

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Brentwood Planning Commission is used to suggesting development modifications for projects in the city, but now the commission is the one being changed.

An ad hoc city council subcommittee recently opted not to renew the terms of longtime commissioners Joseph Weber and Lance Crannell. The duo, as well as the open seat left vacant by former Commissioner Claudette Staton’s move to the city council, will be filled by longtime real estate agent Jodi Marfia, business owner Cyndi Hankins and Jamie Tobin, a regulatory supervisor for a bio medical company in Sunnyvale.

“The past two candidates have done a great job and are to be commended for their service, but we vetted 15 (applicants) and chose those three,”

Two middle school students are helping the unsung heroes of war – military dogs. Page 4

Ban Sparks Local Protest Photo by Tony Kukulich

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aniello Piazza, Kris McCullough and Theresa Grove-Paulo show off their awards from the annual BBQ King Cookoff at Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood. Held on Superbowl Sunday, proceeds from the event benefitted the Police Activities League and the East Contra Costa Historical Society. This year’s winners of the people’s choice, best chicken, best dessert, best ribs and first-place overall BBQ King awards were won by McCullough and his team.

see Commission page 30

WaterFix project closer to reality “ The governor is just so obsessed … it’s his

by Corey Hunt Correspondent

Supporters of Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to install two massive tunnels and reset waterpumping operations in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are cautiously upbeat amid a political transition that has brought relations between the federal government and the state of California close to the breaking point.

The uptick in optimism for the future of the California WaterFix project came last month when Sally Jewell, former secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), issued an executive order that accelerated key deadlines necessary for approval of the project – dashing the hopes of some activists who

absolute highest priority right now.

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Michael Brodsky, environmental lawyer hoped the previous administration could shut it down before handing over the reigns. Specifically, the order speeds up the research needed for the biological opinion (BO), conducted by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and calls for the final results to be published in April. The BO is a key link in the long list of permitting, approvals and signatures needed to break ground on the roughly $15 billion project.

“Unfortunately, I would say none of this is surprising,” said Michael Brodsky, an environ-

mental attorney who has represented the Save The California Delta Alliance (STCDA) in numerous legal battles. “The governor is just so obsessed – if that’s not too strong of a word –with this project that he’s putting pressure on everybody, everywhere … it’s his absolute highest priority right now, and there’s no doubt he wants to get it approved before he leaves office.”

Brodsky went on to say that Brown, as the leader of the largest state in the union and an ally of Barack Obama on many is-

sues, appeared to be effective in convincing the previous administration into expediting the process and would likely try to find some area of compromise with Trump.

Jan McCleery, STCDA’s president, is hopeful that the scientists authoring the BO might be more critical than expected of WaterFix and its effects on local fish species, such as the Delta smelt and salmon, when the final results come out in the spring.

“If they do a valid scientific evaluation, taking into account the Delta flow requirements (established in previous years), the plan will get a very negative biological opinion,” she said.

“However, we have seen in the past that the science ‘selected’ see WaterFix page 30

Trump’s plan to stop travel from certain countries meets resistance at LMC. Page 6

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Liberty High School recently announced the latest round of students of the month. The students are Forrest Anderson, Kobina Arkaah, Isabella Bishop, Gabrielle Brodowski, Jan Dave Buenaflor, Miguel Castellanos, Jason Childers, Hazel Cole, Joseph Corrie, Bethiel Dirar, Hayden Eccleston, Juan Esquivel, Olivia Furlong, Katie Fuson, Jessica Georgiou, Marquez Goward, Emma Guerrero, Megan Guffey, Rahaf Haddad, Jackson Hartman, Cade Ignatov, Emily Jacobson, Megan Lopinto, Emily Lutes, Abigail McAuley, Marissa Miller, Tiana Mobley, Willow Moore, Alexis N. Morales, Kaleb Morgan, Annabelle Ortega, Mykalah Parkinson, Anthony Pooni, Kandiss Reed, Jacob Reinders, Sara Rodriguez, Dorothy Rose-Miller, Mackenzie Schumann, Kaya Seabury, Olivia Shelton, Celine Spinola, Benjamin Sudweeks, Anthony Tackett, Ezequiel Torres, Jacob Van de Groenekan, Jonathan Vance, Sarita Villalobos, Shadaya Vizoso, Andrew Wilson, Natalie Zanger and Ashley Zuniga. Not pictured are Mackenzie Boone, Tashianna Brown, Hayley Finetti, Ethan Flores, Bryson Hancock, Alia Johnson, Sara Katzman, Bella Krassow, Shimran Kumar, Jordan McIntosh, Katherine Mund, Jessica Nunnally, Noah Ortega, Emily Rollins, Shivani Sharma, Braden Speasl, Elias Viss and Lauren Walrond.

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The ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, included local 4-H members, a Marine Corp detachment and other groups. The much-anticipated store is now located at 8800 Brentwood Blvd.

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COMMUNITY

Local students honor, help war dogs

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Two East County middle school students are helping the unsung heroes of war – military dogs, many of which are sadly euthanized upon their return – and they’re reaching out to the community to support their fundraising endeavors.

Of all the creatures on earth, it’s been said that dogs are the only ones that will love you more than they love themselves.

This is especially true when describing the work of a military dog, often walking into danger to protect the lives of others, seeking only a pat on the head or a quick scratch behind the ear as a reward for a job well done.

While their sacrifice to this country is a testament to love and loyalty, their work is often not recognized when they have finished serving. Many military dogs, or ‘war dogs,’ are left with physical injuries, as well as canine post-traumatic stress disorder and are often euthanized upon retirement.

However, there are those who believe military dogs should be honored the same way human veterans are honored, including two Edna Hill Middle School students, eighth-grader Alexandra Zagelow and seventh-grader Austin Kephart. When the students were given an assignment to choose a nonprofit organization to raise money for, the dog-loving pupils quickly

thought of an organization that helps military dogs.

The students are now raising money for The Warrior Dog Foundation, which recognizes the sacrifices war dogs have given in support of our troops and rehabilitates them with the goal of elevating the dogs’ physical and mental well being until they are healthy enough to be adopted by loving families.

“Euthanizing these dogs should not be an option after they have served and protected our country,” said Alexandra.

“These dogs are heroes, and after what they’ve been through, they deserve better.”

To raise money, Alexandra and Austin created donation boxes, which they placed at local businesses, including Brentwood Fine Meats, Jalisco’s, Sunshine Donuts, Red Door Dance Studio, Beauty Lounge, MJ’s, 311 Oak Street Pub, Dino’s Sandwich Shop, The Wholesale Patio Store, The Game Sports Pub N Pizza, Posh Salon, Brentwood Family Pet Care, Brentwood Muffler and Auto Repair, Sunshine House Preschool and Daycare and the Brentwood Veterinary Hospital.

The students also plan on selling candy for their fundraiser, which will end in early March.

“We want to raise money to help these veterans have good lives after what they have done for our country,” said Austin.

So far, support from the community

Two Edna Hill Middle School students, Alexandra Zagelow and Austin Kephart, with their dogs Kona, Bane and Max, are raising money for The Warrior Dog Foundation, which helps K-9 war heroes receive the care they need to find forever homes.

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Zagelow

has been astounding.

“The warmth of the town and businesses have been wonderful,” said Jennifer Zagelow, Alexandra’s mother.

For more information, visit www.war-

riordogfoundation.org.

Individuals or businesses seeking to make donations can contact the students at alexandrazagelow@gmail.com.

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Tips to Help You Get Back into Dating After Divorce

Feature: Cheng Lam

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he said. “It was one of the best life experiences ever. You work so hard for so little pay, but it was awesome. It was quite a change for a kid who grew up in San Francisco and Oakland.”

A desire to work a more regular schedule led Lam to leave the forest service. After applying with a number of agencies, he was hired by the ECCFPD. Though his parents now live in Bay Point, Lam is back living in San Francisco.

He and his long-time girlfriend spend their free time enjoying the city’s culture and dining and trying to keep their energetic German shorthaired pointer out of trouble.

“I always tell people I live the American dream,” he said. “My parents emigrated here to get away from communists. I got to go to college and be whatever I wanted to be. I get to live in San Francisco with my girlfriend and my dog, and we have this amazing life.”

There will come a point in time after your divorce when the dust settles, and you feel open to re-entering the dating scene. How can you be sure you’re ready for love again, and where do you look once that realization arrives? This is a very personal decision that is ultimately yours.

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Agency: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District - Engine 93 Cheng Lam is one of the newest firefighters in the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD).

His road to this achievement is a wonderful example of the continued viability of the American dream. Lam’s family fled from their home in Macau, China, to escape communism when he was 4. He spoke little English, and his parents spoke even less. The family got established in San Francisco, and Lam spent his school age years there and in Oakland.

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EDUCATION

Los Medanos students protest immigration ban

by Brenna Enos

“ I want these protests to show

If the signs weren’t clear enough, the protestors chanting outside Los Medanos College (LMC) were sure to get the message across: President Trump’s recent plan to stop immigration from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen and Sudan was not met with enthusiasm.

The protest, which took place on Jan. 30, was comprised of students, faculty and supporters who gathered on a rainy day at the start of the spring semester at LMC, but the impassioned protestors didn’t let the rain deter them.

“I want these protests to show students we care; that there are people fighting for them and we will not be silent,” said Marcelo Clark, who organized the event.

Like Clark, many students at LMC are hoping for change. With the current controversy surrounding Trump’s immigration halt, there have been many protests, marches and group efforts at a national level, and students at LMC are contributing their time and effort locally to fight for this international cause.

“I want to make a difference, especially now, with everything going on in America and the world,” said LMC student Shelby Newton.

“Like my political science professor said, ‘the civil rights movement wouldn’t have happened if they sat there and let it happen. They went out,

students we care; that there are people fighting for them and we will not be silent.

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Marcelo Clark, student organizer rose above and stood up for themselves and their beliefs.’”

The students are not the only ones who feel these protests are making a difference. Various members of the faculty and staff at the college also agree.

Milton Clarke, political science instructor at LMC, believes the manner and efforts of the protesters have brought the community closer.

“I always think it’s good to have peaceful public protests,” said Clarke. “Donald Trump’s presidency has brought out so many different types of people, and I think for the first time in a while, people feel the responsibility to participate politically. It’s a really nice thing to see as a political scientist.”

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Al-Ameen Ishola holds political signs during a recent protest at Los Medanos College.

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The Liberty High School band student helped raise $1,104.57 for the research and education of heart disease, holding garage sales, bake sales and recycling drives during the year.

You may hear ads blaring that you can refinance your loan at ‘zero cost to you!’ So, you take them up on their offer, but then you are surprised when you go to sign your papers and are told you need to bring money to the closing table. Are they ripping you off?

Probably not. It comes down the difference between recurring and non-recurring closing costs.

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COMMUNITY

Plan in place to find interim fire chief

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board (ECCFPD) plans to simultaneously explore interim internal and external candidates to replace outgoing Fire Chief Hugh Henderson.

“There is significant interest and expertise in-house to do some recruiting inside, and there are sufficient opportunities outside to do a recruitment outside,” said District Attorney Shayna van Hoften, who briefed the board this week.

The board appears to favor bumping up a current fire district employee – likely one of three battalion chiefs – to fill the position on an interim basis, but will concurrently explore external candidates to save time, in case internal candidates don’t pan out.

The district’s goal is to have an interim chief in place

by March 30, Henderson’s retirement date. It’s likely a recommended candidate would be approved by the full board prior to that date, at which time, the board would decide how to search for a permanent replacement.

“It may be the board would want to wait if there is an internal hire (to see if the candidate is worthy of the permanent position) or it may be a new recruitment process would start almost right away, as soon as the interim process is concluded,” van Hoften said.

The interim position would last no longer than a year, according to Joe Young, ECCFPD board director, who is spearheading the search with Meghan Bell, board vice president.

“The nine to 12 months (the length of the interim position) basically represents what I think is the realistic, shortest amount of time to do the permanent recruitment,” Young said. “That includes some time to see how our interim operation is working.”

A subcommittee has met with the district’s three battalion chiefs, and there is interest in the interim position.

If the district were to go that route, it’s expected another employee could be promoted on an interim basis to fill the gap left by a battalion chief moving up to district chief, according to van Hoften.

The district also explored contracting the interim position out to the neighboring Contra Costa Fire Protection District, but that idea was extinguished after that

Fire Captain Gil Guerrero speaks to the fire board during a recent meeting. The board is working to have a new chief in place by the time current Fire Chief Hugh Henderson retires on March 30.

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district’s chief, Jeff Carman, said he’d only accept the idea if the interim position lasted a minimum of three years.

Fire district employees and union leaders appear to favor utilizing a current employee.

“We have some candidates internally who work really hard, have a deep interest in our fire district (and) are ready to take on that challenge,” said Fire Captain Gil Guerrero, vice president of the local firefighters union.

Vince Wells, union president and member of the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, agrees.

“There are a lot of things going on in this fire district,” he said. “(An external candidate is) obviously not going to be invested if they are only here for a year.”

District officials have yet to disclose the cost of an external search or how much the interim chief will be paid. Henderson was unavailable for comment as of press time.

“ The nine to 12 months (the length of the interim position) basically represents what I think is the realistic, shortest amount of time to do the permanent recruitment. That includes some time to see how our interim operation is working.

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After a soft opening in December, Marcia and Anthony Damiano are hosting the grand opening of their new business, Rita’s Italian Ice, on Feb. 24. A popular spot for frosty treats, this marks the first location in Brentwood.

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An East Coast favorite has finally made it to Brentwood.

Rita’s Italian Ice, a staple from Florida to New York, may not have invented Italian ice, but they certainly made it cool.

Now, Anthony and Marcia Damiano, owners of the Brentwood location, are serving up scoops of icy happiness to smiling faces at their store on Balfour Road.

“We went to Rita’s often while we were living in New Jersey,” said Anthony.

“There was always a line, especially in the summer. We loved it.”

When they moved back to California in 2007, they knew they had to bring the sweet, frozen treats with them.

“We kept checking with the company over the years, and in 2015, they decided to expand to California, so we opened a seasonal spot in Concord,” said Marcia. “However, we knew we still wanted a storefront, and when they opened the franchise to the county, we came straight to Brentwood.”

According to the company’s website, Rita’s story begins in the sweltering sum-

mer of 1984. It was then Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter, started selling Italian ice (also referred to as water ice) from a small porch window in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. With the modest goal of earning a little extra income, he named the business after his wife, Rita.

In 1989, Bob started franchising the business, and by 1996, Rita’s had grown to more than 100 locations in nine states.

Today, Rita’s Italian Ice continues to grow, expand and spread happiness everywhere it goes. The treats are still made fresh every day with real fruit, just like it was in the early days.

So far, the public response to the newest spot for frosty treats was been overwhelmingly positive, in spite of the recent cool temperatures.

“We had our soft opening on Dec. 2, and we’re in second place of all the locations nationwide,” said Marcia. “In fact, for one of the weeks in December, we actually beat a Florida store for sales. The people here have been so good to us.”

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“I was (at Rita’s) the other day and got a full tour,” said Torri Campbell, in an online review. “I ended up doing a cookie sandwich, which goes in the panini press – genius! It was so yummy, and I will definitely be back. It’s a must-try for sure! They have something for everyone.”

In addition to Italian ice and custard, the business also offers, cookies, toppings and to-go containers in quarts, gallons, 2.5 gallons and 600 ounces, for pickup or delivery, with hand-scooping for catering, weddings and other events. The store’s grand opening has been scheduled for Feb. 24, from noon to 10 p.m., with $1 Italian ice and $2 gellati (custard and Italian ice together). Additionally, the first 50 people in line will receive free Italian ice for a year.

“This is a happy place,” said Marcia.

“You order happiness, and you pick up happiness. We love to see people’s faces light up when they have Italian ice for the first time, so please stop by for a sample.”

Rita’s Italian Ice is located at 3150 Balfour Road. For more information, call 925-567-4980 or visit www.ritasfranchises. com/Brentwood or www.facebook.com/ RitasBrentwood.

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How chocolate became tied to Valentine’s Day Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate – whether it’s cream-filled truffles, chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings – and heartshaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts.

Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans were given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate was also offered to the gods as a token of appreciation. Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point.

During the 17th century, chocolate consumption grew considerably across Europe. Chocolate houses cropped up in London, and the French elite often indulged its rich flavor. Chocolate’s popularity continued to grow, but the dessert was not linked to Valentine’s Day until nearly 200 years later.

In the mid-1800s, an enterprising individual named Richard Cadbury was looking for a way to make choco-

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Chocolate has been considered a special gift for centuries. It became linked to Valentine’s Day in the 1800s. late even more popular than it already was. He sought out a method to make drinking chocolate more palatable and created ‘eating chocolates.’ These chocolates were packaged in decorative

boxes.

Eventually, Cadbury saw the benefit of putting images of cupids and roses on the boxes. Cadbury even designed chocolate boxes in the shape of hearts

that could be saved as mementos. These chocolates soon became intertwined with Valentine’s Day celebrations.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Milton Hershey was dabbling in commercializing chocolate.

Hershey began as a caramel maker, but experimented with covering the caramels in chocolate in 1894. Hershey would go on to develop one of the most successful brands of chocolate in the U.S., which included the famous Hershey bar.

In 1907, Hershey launched production of teardrop-shaped ‘kisses.’

The chocolates were given their unusual name because of the ‘smooching’ noise made by the chocolate when being manufactured. The kisses became wildly popular and made for affordable chocolate gifts on Valentine’s Day. Many other chocolate manufacturers soon began packaging their chocolates in special boxes for Valentine’s Day. Russell Stover and Whitmans are two such manufacturers that have long specialized in heart-shaped boxes or other decorative gifts.

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Muriel Magrass, Lois Haselby and Charlotte Grabill recently visited Saigon and took their favorite hometown newspaper with them. Saigon, a city in southern Vietnam, is famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It’s also known for its French colonial landmarks, including Notre Dame de Paris – which is made entirely of materials imported from France – and the 19th-century Central Post Office. Thanks for bringing The Press along for this international journey!

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rentwood resident Pauline Soldavini celebrated her remarkable 106th birthday at Westmont on Feb. 1. Surrounded by family, friends and local officials – including Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor – Pauline is a true treasure adored by all who know her. Pictured here with her granddaughter, Barbara Long, and Barbara’s husband, Tom Long, Soldavini had a good time, and lots of entertainment made for another momentous day. Happy birthday, lovely lady!

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I love listening to Ted Talks. Their motto is, “Ideas worth spreading.” A recent talk focused on the question of why the Wright Brothers were first in flight when others who were more educated and better financed ended up being followers, and not leaders, in aviation innovation. The answer was simple. Some people sought to reach the skies for their own fame or fortune; military leaders saw flight as a decided strategic advantage.

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on the other hand, were motivated simply by a passion to take flight. These humble bicycle shop owners wanted to do something that everyone had long-dreamed of doing, but no one had ever done: take flight in a motorized plane. And on a blustery day in 1903 in a place called Kitty Hawk, they did just that, and in doing so they changed the world.

Motivation. I believe that what motivates us, defines us. What we do at SHINGLER LAW is what every other plaintiffs’ asbestos law firm does, which is represent people with dread asbestos diseases. How we do this work is not dissimilar from the way other good firms do this work. What sets us apart, however, is why we do what we do. I am not talking about profit or earning a fee here; everyone in a capitalistic economy is motivated to some degree to generate an income so that they may live their lives, and support their families, with some measure of dignity and comfort. We are as motivated as the next guy to keep our practice alive, and thriving.

But the why of what we

do is what gets us up in the morning and in the office early; it is what gets us here on a Saturday and compels us to travel throughout the country on behalf of the people we represent.

The why of SHINGLER LAW is love and compassion. We know that the diagnosis of mesothelioma or lung cancer strikes fear in the heart of a man, and brings sadness to his family. We know that being diagnosed with a terminal disease will bring despair to a woman, who will worry more for her family than herself. We have witnessed the sorrow, and the pain, and the loneliness that come with the disease, and we want to help. We want to wipe away every tear. We want to do our part, as lawyers and as fellow travelers on this planet, to bring comfort to those who turn to us, and to provide a good measure of financial security to their families. For us, it is about making a promise to a person who is up against it, and then keeping that promise.

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Tri Delta Transit bus schedule to change To respond to changes in traffic patterns associated with the Highway 4 widening project, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit) is making changes to its bus schedule.

These changes will take effect Sunday, Feb. 19. All current routes will be in operation with the new schedule; select times only have been changed on 13 routes: Route 200, 201, 300, 380, 385, 387, 388, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394 and 395.

“By staying on top of the changes occurring in our area, we expect to maintain our high standard of service and improve on-time performance of our buses,” said Mike Furnary, director of marketing and customer service. “Even with the new lanes on Highway 4, the improved economy has resulted in more cars. The resulting traffic creates a need to continually evaluate our service so we can develop the most reliable schedule for our customers.”

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upcoming schedule change with notices on every bus and at several bus stops. Additionally, schedule change information was posted online, on the agency’s mobile app, on social media and on traditional media channels.

Tri Delta Transit was named small bus operator of the year in 2014 by the American Public Transportation Association, the national representative for public transportation in Washington D.C. It provides more than 3 million trips each year to a population of more than 250,000 residents in the 225 square miles of Eastern Contra Costa County. With 13 local bus routes running Monday through Friday, the company also provides four local bus routes on weekends, door-to-door bus service for senior citizens and people with disabilities and shuttle services to community events.

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Courteous driving can prevent most confrontations Driving down Fairview Avenue the other morning, I found myself behind a very large truck.

I looked in my rearview mirror and discovered I was being followed very closely by another huge truck. If the driver had been any closer, he Senior would have been inside orner my trunk!

Unable to change lanes, I felt like a thin slice of bologna between two massive pieces of bread. Trying not to panic, but able to see the stubble on Marla the chin of the driver Luckhardt behind me, I motioned with a smile to please back up. I know he saw me, but it didn’t faze him, as he inched up even closer to my rear bumper, making me extremely nervous.

As I approached Balfour Road, instead of going straight, I chose to turn right at the intersection to rid myself of Mr. Tailgater.

Looking over to my left at the red light, the truck driver and I made eye contact. I was very tempted to roll my window down and get my Brooklyn on, but instead I just mouthed ‘you should back off,’ which provoked a half of a peace sign from the driver.

Road rage? Reverse road rage? I was unclear why he was the annoyed one, but I decided to avoid any further confrontation, took out my phone, snapped a photo of him and his truck and made my way around the corner.

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When I got to my destination, I looked at the markings on the truck and, after a little sleuthing, found the company and called them. I suppose the driver will be asked to have better driving manners for everyone, but especially when it involves a senior lady in a little silver car.

Driving etiquette seems to have become a thing of the past. Merging on the bypass is a perfect example of the difference between courteous and rude.

The basic rule of thumb for lane merging is vehicles should alternate every other car down the line. Inching up and not going by the rules can cause a traffic accident.

It doesn’t make a lot of sense to risk that just to get one car ahead of someone else.

Chances are, you will see that same driver at the next red light; my dad used to call that ‘going nowhere fast.’

The frightening part is some people have taken road rage to a whole new level around our country, and the anger has risen to great extremes. Many are fearful that another driver may become so enraged that a fight will ensue or a gun may even appear!

What is happening to us?

Just like if you are involved in a fender bender, keep calm and try to avoid any unnecessary interaction with an aggressive driver. It’s better to let them pass or cut in front of you than to risk getting hurt.

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reaking news in East County is an around-the-clock occurrence, and we work hard to bring that news to you when and where it happens. Below are some of The Press’ most recent breaking news headlines and photos. The full articles and additional photos can be

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Incident Date: January 31, 2017 Headline: Early morning fire destroys dock in Oakley

Incident Date: February 4, 2017 Headline: Bicyclist collides with car in Brentwood

Incident Date: January 30, 2017 Headline: Early morning fire displaces Byron family

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Art program for veterans starts up In a program called About Face, the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County will offer two-day, self-portrait painting workshops at no cost to all East County veterans.

The intent is to build veterans’ self-understanding through self-expression. No

Driving from page 15 are single, and passing can be treacherous.

Here’s a great idea: leave earlier. Give yourself a little extra time to get from point A to point B, keep a level head and your eyes on the road at all times and don’t use your phone. Nothing is worth getting injured or – God forbid – killed for. There are also lots of critters on these roads and keeping your eyes focused can be lifesaving for you and the animal.

A few years ago, I saw a young lady almost flip her car attempting to pass in a curve on Marsh Creek Road. As I watched it happen, I felt like I was watching a slowmotion movie, and when I drove past her, I saw the panic in her eyes. Everyone slowed down, and I rolled down my window to ask if she was ok. She feebly responded that she was, but I could only imagine how scared she must have been. I doubt she will try that again.

art experience is required, and all painting materials will be provided. Workshops will take place throughout the county on Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and 8; Sundays, Feb. 5 and 12; and Wednesdays, Feb. 15 and 22.

For more information or to register, visit AC5.org.

“ Driving etiquette seems to have become a thing of the past. Merging on the bypass is a perfect example of the difference between courteous and rude.

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Basically, it comes down to being that courteous driver, as opposed to rude Mr. Tailgater. Life is not a car race, but as part of the human race, we need to watch out for each other.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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Why do You Need a Will?

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

A will is a document that tells the world what you want done with you and your stuff after your death. If you die without one, it will be up to the state, through a probate proceeding, to decide who gets your stuff without regard to your wishes or the needs of your relatives. Also, it will be much more expensive for your relatives and they will get much less of your stuff (i.e. money) after everything is sold because the cost of probate is expensive!!

If you are an adult without any real property, a simple will is probably all you need. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but it should make clear your wishes for yourself and your stuff and meet the legal requirements for a will. If you are an adult with minor children, it is really important for you to have a will because that is the best way to transfer guardianship of minors.

If you have real property, you will probably need a will and a trust. A trust is a legal document that lets you decide how specific assets will be distributed after your death, lets you minimize gift/estate taxes and avoids probate costs which can be easily between 4-6% of the gross fair market value of your estate. What this means is that a house which has a fair market value of $1 million dollars can cost between $40,000-$60,000 to probate whereas if the same property was in a trust, there would be no cost to the beneficiaries except trust administration which is significantly less. A will is still necessary because most trusts only deal with specific property and not the total of your assets. The will done with a trust is usually what is called a “pour over will.” The pour over will, in addition to performing standard functions including naming the guardian of children, puts

all assets you designate to the trust in place even when the assets are omitted, there are new assets or the assets were not titled into the name of the trust.

The most common assets, which are not part of a will or trust, are life insurance policies and IRA/401k/Pension accounts, which will be transferred automatically to your named beneficiaries upon death. Therefore, it is VERY important that you check your beneficiary statements on life insurance and IRA/401k/ Pension accounts from time to time to make sure they are correct.

There is a common belief that getting a will or trust done is very expensive. This is simply not true for the vast majority of people. In most circumstances, a simple will or a will & trust will be all that is necessary. The cost is usually between $300-$2,500 depending on the work needed. Most attorneys allow you to pay over time and will administer changes to a will or trust on an hourly basis. In addition, most attorneys will review an existing will to make sure it conforms to current law.

If you do not have a will or will/trust, you should make it a priority. I see people for a free 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood to discuss what type of estate planning is needed for your particular situation. An estate plan does not need to be difficult or costly.

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• Seniors may find cats fit their lifestyles

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McNerney listens to his constituents

Editor: I count myself lucky to be represented by Congressman Jerry McNerney during these consequential times for our district and state.

He has proven over and over he is thoughtful and deliberative in his decision-making. He is also very accessible and open to hearing all of his constituents’ points of view. I visited him twice to discuss a concern and came away with a much better understanding of the issue and the path forward.

My expectation isn’t to always agree; it’s to be heard. He listens. He’s a steady, principled leader who will be an asset in the years to come.

Karen Billeci Brentwood

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win-win situation. In our view, both communities are working together much better than ever.

We thank her for all she done for us. The reputation she is leaving behind is remarkable. We are confident her successor, Diane Burgis, will do a great job as well.

We wish her good luck in her future career and say thanks again.

Ray and Reyhan Shepherd Discovery Bay

Liberty Idol a success thanks to the community

Editor: It’s been a challenging 12 years (Mary Piepho has) committed to the Contra Costa District 3 communities as a county supervisor.

Despite all the obstacles, she has accomplished a great deal. Her continuous hard work, dedication and good vision to improve the road safety on Vasco Road and the Highway 4 Bypass have impacted our lives.

Her aid in resolving the Oasis Bridge issue between Lakeshore and The Lakes in Discovery Bay has become a

Editor: On behalf of the 2016-2017 Liberty High School Leadership Class, I would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their continual support of the traditions that make Brentwood great!

This year’s 15th-annual Liberty Idol competition successfully raised more than $3,000 for the Prom for Our True Heroes, a prom for all LUHSD Life Skills students, put on by the leadership classes of Liberty, Heritage and Freedom high schools in conjunction with Brentwood Police Department.

First, we would like to thank Brentwood Florists & Gifts for their generous donation of flowers for the emcees, winner and technical crew. The bouquets were beautifully crafted and given generously. This local business truly supports Liberty endeavors year in and year out. We would also like to thank Dino’s and MJ’s for their donation of gifts for our judges, who were charged with a near-impossible task, as the talent level was so tremendous this year!

Additionally, I would like to thank the following individuals for their work on the Liberty Idol competition: Jason Nevarez and Jason Scruggs, who created and edited the 2003 to 2017

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McNerney a man of integrity

Editor: I would like to thank Congressman Jerry McNerney for representing the decent, compassionate and tolerant citizens of his district. He is a man of integrity, and nothing can be more legitimate than that.

Greg Ruiz Brentwood

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montage video; Valerie Austin and the Liberty cafeteria staff for their creation of the Liberty Idol breakfast; Valencia Cleveland, Kathy Colburn, Kyle Roman and Matthew Wirgler, who served as judges; our technical crew, Zach Alcocer, Molly Brodowski, Sami Gibbs, Celia Gonzalez, Jen Hansen, Samantha Hendrickson, Isaiah Mateas, Jarrett Monsef and Jeanae Torres; the night’s organizers, Hope Bentancourt and Eryn Cleveland; and finally, Liberty administrators, Pat Walsh, Mike Burstein, Sandra Guardado, Kevin Morris and Veronica Polk.

Since 2003, the Liberty leadership class has consciously made an effort to give back to the community of Brentwood and society as a whole through raising funds with the Liberty Idol competition. Thank you for continually supporting these endeavors with your attendance. We look forward to seeing a large crowd again next January!

For more information or to support Prom for Our True Heroes, visit www.gofundme.com/ trueheroprom.

Summer Rodriguez LHS Director of Student Activities

McNerney’s inauguration boycott was the right thing to do

Editor: Thank you, Congressman Jerry McNerney for making a statement and not attending President Trump’s Inauguration.

The majority of your constituents did not vote for him. We recognize his radical ideas of promoting hatred and bigotry and his continual use of “alternative facts” (lies) demands protest. I think your boycott of the inauguration was absolutely the right thing to do in representing your district.

Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Joe Trebino Brentwood

Water meters a fiasco

Editor: Historically, there have been very few issues that have stirred as much discussion and debate in Discovery Bay as the current water-meter fiasco.

The community services district board made the decision to rush forward on this $3 million project with very little public discussion, outreach or information. Now – after the board engaged contractors and approved a $3.1 million, 100 percent-financing, 10-year bond offering – the public is finally given the opportunity to weigh in, and it hasn’t been pretty.

With a groundswell of public

opposition to the board’s plan, it now seems they might be willing to step back and revisit some of their decisions. I had a few questions and comments that, as a resident, I ask the board to consider and respond to in their review of the project.

1. Yes, the state mandated we need to install water meters by 2025, but why the rush to get this all done by September 2017, seven years early?

2. How does the board plan to oversee and supervise the contractor to make sure the work is done correctly and within budget?

3. It is clear from the overwhelming public comments that the community is against the board’s decision to bill all residents the same amount, irrespective of a homeowners’ actual cost of installation. What happens if homeowners, in total, are ultimately either over or under charged for the project? What happens when the actual project costs deviates from estimated or budgeted project costs? Is there a plan for this inevitable discrepancy?

4. Why would the board finance 100 percent of the estimated project cost ($3.11 million) with a 10-year bond, obligating the town (i.e. all homeowners) to pay 10 years of interest charges? This is troubling, as under all scenarios, the monies will not be needed for a full 10 years, on average.

5. Double charging? If a homeowner pays upfront for the full cost of their meter installation, how do you plan to insure they are not charged twice for the installation or for the bond expenses associated with installations that are not paid upfront?

The board needs to take responsibility for allowing the watermeter project to become a public fiasco.

The good thing is there is time to fix this, and I hope the board steps up on behalf of the residents to do the right thing.

Bill Klipp Discovery Bay

Reading can keep you up to date

Editor: In the Jan. 27 issue of the Discovery Bay Press, there is a frontpage story on the water meters that will be installed in Discovery Bay. Steve Orgain said he was upset that he had to find out about it on Nextdoor. There have been several stories in the Discovery Bay Press in the last few months. Also, if he would attend the community services district board meetings, which are held the first and third Wednesday of every month, they talk about the water meters there.

Richard Wisdom Discovery Bay

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Freedom’s Dylan Tovani, seen here earlier this season, was instrumental in helping the Falcons defeat Pittsburg to win its first league championship last week.

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Falcons boys’ soccer team wins league title The Freedom Falcons boys’ soccer team edged Pittsburg 1-0 last week, locking up the team’s firstever league title.

Dylan Tovani’s first-half goal, his lone shot of the game, was all the Falcons needed to capture the title and dethrone Pittsburg, which had won at least a share of the league title for five straight seasons.

The tandem of Alexis Castellanos and Adian Banuelos preserved the Falcons’ victory with a combined six saves. Tovani’s goal was only his second of the season, but it couldn’t have come at a bigger moment.

Freedom (16-2-3 and 8-0 in league play) defeated Liberty Tuesday and was scheduled to wrap up the regular season against Deer Valley on Feb. 9.

The team will now shift its focus to the North Coast Section (NCS) playoffs. Playoff seedings are scheduled to be announced on Feb. 12.

Freedom was defeated by Monte Vista in the opening round of the NCS playoffs last year, but appear poised to make a deeper run this time around.

The Falcons have won nine straight games and have seen the trio of Daniel Cervantes (22 goals), Oscar Munoz (20 goals) and Eruvey Arceta (14 goals) up their production from a year ago. Munoz led the team with 23 goals last season, but Cervantes and Arceta combined for only 17.

Castellanos and Banuelos, who split time in goal, have filled in nicely for Christian Montoya and Ethan Marchetti, who manned the position last season. The new duo has averaged over two saves a game this season en route to a combined 92.

The NCS playoffs are scheduled to start on Feb. 15 and wrap up ten days later. The playoff brackets, scheduled to be announced the afternoon of Feb. 12, can be viewed at bit.ly/2ldfUtW.

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eritage guard Tyriq Mack glides through the air during the Patriots’ 60-56 win over Liberty Tuesday night. Liberty trailed 57-34 after three quarters, before outscoring Heritage 22-3 in the fourth quarter in a near come-from-behind effort. Heritage improved to 20-3 and 6-1 in league play, while Liberty dropped to 15-8 and 2-5.

Liberty girls’ soccer team prevails over Freedom

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

In some ways, Tuesday’s soccer game between Freedom and Liberty was a huge break from the norm – the Falcons scored twice and actually made the Lions play from behind.

But in another way, the game had a familiar feeling. Behind a goal from senior defender Robin McCarthy and two from senior striker Devyn Gilfoy, Liberty prevailed 3-2, moving its league record to 9-0.

“It was hard for us for sure,” senior Haley Bostard said. “Obviously, we haven’t been scored on in a while. But honestly, we just needed to keep our composure throughout the game. Once that goal went in, it clicked for us that we needed to keep on playing hard and just play our game.”

The deciding goal came with 17 minutes left and the teams tied at two. The Lions had a throw in deep in their offensive zone and the two girls who, had scored the team’s first two

goals of the night, connected for the third.

Gilfoy stood with her back to the Freedom net and awaited a long throw in from McCarthy. The throw was on the money, and Gilfoy met the ball, firing it in backward off her head.

“I can’t believe that one went in,” Gilfoy said. “They know that’s my specialty; Robyn with the long throws and me heading it backward. So, they had two girls on me the entire game. I just had to jump higher than my opponent.”

The scoring got going roughly 12 minutes into the game. Falcons junior forward Kaytlin Brinkman scored on a perfectly placed free kick that senior goalie Elle Ray had no chance to stop. It bounced off the crossbar and into the net, giving Freedom a 1-0 lead. This was the first goal the Lions allowed to a league opponent since their final league game of the 2015 season.

It took Liberty a little more than a minute to answer.

A free kick from McCarthy looked strikingly similar to Brinkman’s. While the

shot didn’t touch the crossbar, Falcons sophomore goalkeeper Briana O’Dell had no chance to stop it, and the game was tied.

“What I like about our team is that our mentality is so high throughout the entire game,” McCarthy said. “So even if we do get scored on and they’re up, we are always fighting back. We don’t get down on each other. I think scoring in that minute after they scored was just the step we needed to come back.”

Shortly after, the Lions retook the lead.

Senior midfielder Delanie Sheehan took a corner kick Gilfoy described as ‘something you’d see on the U.S. Women’s National Team.’ It was stopped, but in the ensuing scrum, Gilfoy got her foot on the ball and put it into the open net.

Even so, the Falcons fought back.

A strong game from O’Dell kept the score at 2-1. Early in the second half, senior midfielder Alyssa Stephano scored an equalizer of her own on a rocket shot.

From there, the Liberty defense tightened up, and after Gilfoy scored her second

goal, the Lions held on to win.

Lions’ coach Tony Martins was pleased with the result, but didn’t feel his team played to its full potential. Still, it was not hard for him to find the silver lining from a close win with the playoffs one week away.

“I think it’s something that will help them put things into perspective,” Martins said. “I think games like this help put things into perspective for a professional, let alone a high school athlete.”

In addition to being 9-0 in league play, Liberty is 16-1 overall, losing once to a team from Texas. The loss was a letdown for the Falcons, but they still sit at 9-6-4 overall with a 5-2-2 league mark and will easily qualify for the North Coast Sectional playoffs, where they could possibly earn another chance at the Lions.

Liberty finished its league schedule on Thursday at home against Heritage, and Freedom finished at home against Deer Valley. The results of those games were not available at press time.

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Members of the team include Nya Agas, Alexyss Bough, Brooke Bridges, Emily Bridges, Juliana Bruno, Hailey Casey, Allie Castillo, Ashlynn Denver, Faith Hawley, Callie Hetrick, Faith McLeod, Haley Miller, Anna Odahlen, Jorden Ostrander, Gabby Pierce, Maribel Sanchez, Angelica Santolaya, Lexie Sutton, Paige Tadlock and Meilynn Tran. The team is coached by Sandra Torres, Patti Durham, Kirsten Hulsey, Laura Strelo and Alex Holland.

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Athlete of the Week

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Name: Devyn Gilfoy

School: Liberty High School Sport: Soccer Year: Senior Coach: Tony Martins

About:

Liberty High School senior Devyn Gilfoy’s demeanor off the soccer field is polished and mature beyond her 18 years.

However, there is little hint of the ‘take-no-prisoners’ attitude she brings to the field as captain of the nationally ranked Liberty varsity soccer squad.

“I love the feeling of scoring,” she said. “You hear the ball hit the back of the net and crowd cheering, then you look over and see how proud the coaches are, and you get a surge of adrenaline.”

Born in Antioch and raised in Brentwood, Devyn took up soccer at the age of 5 to try to keep up with her older brother.

“I was very ‘tomboyish’ when I was younger,” she said. “I wanted to do anything my brother did. Those were the footsteps I travelled in.”

Now in her fourth year on Liberty’s varsity squad, she often feels the pressure of being ranked top in the state.

“It may be hard to get to the top, but it’s even harder to stay there,” she said. “Everyone sees you with a big target on your back. It doesn’t matter who we play, we have to go out there and give 110 percent every time we play.

But, I think that makes us better.”

Future Plans:

Gilfoy describes herself as a diligent student.

“My parents always instilled in me that academics are the way to go,” she said. “You can always get hurt in soccer, but if you’re smart, no one can hurt that.”

She will take that attitude to Pepperdine University in Malibu, where she will continue her soccer career, though her choice of a major is still up in the air. Beyond college, Gilfoy has her sights set on a spot playing for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

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“With her, the expectation is high,” said Martins. “She brings a lot to the team. She’s a huge asset to have up top, not only physically, but she’s intelligent. What defines her is her work ethic and her dedication to not only be better as an individual, but as a team member as well. I think that blends over to her being a captain and demonstrating that same determination and leadership.”

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Quarterback signs letter of intent Heritage quarterback Nick Zell signed his letter of intent to attend the North Dakota School of Mines last week.

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Heritage quarterback Nick Zell signed a national letter of intent to play NCAA Division 2 football at South Dakota School of Mines last Friday on campus in front of more than 40 friends, family and coaches.

“I really liked the coaching staff and players that I met while I was on my official visit,” said Zell. “They are all focused on winning a league championship and getting to the playoffs. Plus, their engineering program is terrific.”

Zell finished his varsity career at Heritage High School throwing for 4,531 yards and 55 touchdowns in just two years. In

addition, he added 820 yards rushing and 11 more touchdowns on the ground. Zell broke pretty much every Heritage quarterback record on the books.

“I was blessed to have such a great group of coaches and teammates around me,” said Zell.

South Dakota Mines head coach Zach Tinker added, “We are happy to have him as a part of the Hardrocker family. Zell is a true dual-threat stud, with a ton of upside.”

Zell will join the team for off-season workouts in July.

West Coast soccer team crushes its opponents crossed the ball to forward Katelyn Cainey, who fired a close-range shot in the upper corner of the net. Both teams battled hard the rest of the game, but neither team managed to score again in the close contest.

The Krush met Blues FC 05G White on the pitch in the afternoon semifinal game. In another close game, the Krush’s determination showed in their play throughout

the match.

“These girls put their heart and soul into the games, and the results showed,” Krush coach Sara Girotto said.

The Krush will face Union Sacramento FC Union FC 05G in the Premier State Cup final on Sunday, Feb. 12.

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In the team’s quarterfinal match, the Krush faced off against Ajax United 05G White. The Krush scored in the first four minutes of the game when Daisy Tompkins

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on February 21, 2017, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An amendment (AMD 16009) to Conditional Use Permit No. 08-29 (CUP 08-29-A-1) to allow Chapala Mexican Restaurant to upgrade from a Type 41 license (On-Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place) to a Type 47 license (On-Sale General Eating Place), located at 3850 Balfour Road, Suite Q within the City Block shopping center (APN 010-110-017).

Applicant: Daniel Garcia. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 5165136 or jzilm@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition 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 Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72437 Publish Date: February 10, 2017.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000298-00 The name of the business: True Efficiency Delivery Service Located at: 5325 Catanzaro Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Aisha Adanandus 2. Damond Lasenby. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Aisha Adanandus. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 18, 2017

by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 1/18/2022 Anitoch Press No. 06-1617 72253 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000404-00 The name of the business: GLM Deliveries Located at: 2730 W. Tregallas Road #2002 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jonathan Jovel. 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: Jonathan Jovel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2017

by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 1/23/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72300 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04079-CA A.P.N.:055-440-018 Property Address: 1903 Crown Peak Wy, Antioch, CA 94531.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: JAMES HUTCHINGS, JR. AND LA SJEONIA HUTCHINGS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/18/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0311549-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 02/23/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA

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94565. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 441,261.71.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1903 Crown Peak Wy, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-440-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 441,261.71. 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. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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 this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://altisource.com/resware/ TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201504079-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 9, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866)960-8299 http://altisource. com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72144 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): JOHNNY CUA, AND MARISSA P CUA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0145587-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/22/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $998,617.78 The purported property address is: 2380 CROCKER CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-8557 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-540-007 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 888-988-6736 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-15-677752-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet 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 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: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-677752-AB IDSPub #0121506 1/27/2017 2/3/2017 2/10/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72209 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 6, 2017 by Deputy Alma Ramirez Expires 1/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72196 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

Natver Patel, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 24, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 1/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72315 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 17th day of February 2017, at 10:00 A.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive, 2401 Newport Drive Discovery Bay, CA. 94505. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: KELLY ENRICO DEBORAH TERRY LAURIE E SNYDER ROBERT REIMANN TYLER DOW FAITH SPRINGER DEREK WATERMAN Property including but not limited to: pressure washer, tool box, tools, canoe, tents, tool bag, shelving racks, vacuum, baby gate, car jack, ammunition box, washer, dryer, radio, flyer wagon, bed frames, ironing board, mattresses, adult & children’s clothing, office chair, miscellaneous boxes & plastic tubs, dressers, Christmas décor , household furniture, vintage furniture, baskets, cleaning supplies, gas cans, luggage, kids toys, shop vacuum, miscellaneous bags, and other miscellaneous household items.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale.

Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien California Bond No. 00104533207 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039. (408) 712-8019.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72358 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-677752-AB Order No.: 150181044-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Brentwood and Unincorporated Areas of Contra Costa County, California, and Case No. 17-09-0675P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/ fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72411 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000016-00 The name of the business: Rich Lonardo Photography Located at: 1577 Savory Dr. In: Brentwood, Ca 94513, is hereby registered by the following owners: Rich Lonardo and Kimmai Lonardo. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/22/15. Signature of registrant: Rich Lonardo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 3, 2017

by Deputy N. Harper Expires 1/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72217 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000120-00 The name of the business: A Bright Star Preschool Located at: 2447 Berkshire Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michele Lago. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on February 1, 2012. Signature of registrant: Michele Lago. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 6, 2017 by Deputy Alma Ramirez Expires 1/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72275 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000128-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Reef Supply Located at: 124 Echo Place In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Leslie Seagraves. 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: Leslie Seagraves.

This statement was filed with the County

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000188-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Brentwood Holiday On Ice 2. Brentwood On Ice Located at: 3981 Walnut Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Got A Party Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/11/17. Signature of registrant: Tom Gregory, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 11, 2017 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 1/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72168 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000253-00 The name of the business: Alterra Home Loans Located at: 340 Cumberland St., Suite A In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 is hereby registered by the following owner: Alterra 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 10/26/2016. Signature of registrant: Ben Slayton, Executive Vice President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 1/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72331 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000283-00 The name of the business: Cal Bay Realty Located at: 613 N. First Street #217 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: FSTG, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/19/16. Signature of registrant: Saleh Gharibyar, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 1/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72343 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000317-00 The name of the business: Pittsburg Automotive Located at: 2171 Piedmont Way Ste. B In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pittsburg Automotive, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Fernando Sanchez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 18, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 1/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72244 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000480-00 The name of the business: Best Western Brentwood Hotel Located at: 8820 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Natver Patel 2. Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4.

Vimal Patel This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Natver Patel, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 24, 2017

by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 1/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72312 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000574-00 The name of the business: WR Property Management Located at: 9040 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: WR Properties. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/17. Signature of registrant: Wesley Olson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2017 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 1/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72339 Publish dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000752-00 The name of the business: Mountain Mike’s Pizza Located at: 1555 Riverlake Rd. Ste. G In: Discovery Bay, CA 94514 is hereby registered by the following owner: Seita Corporation.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/2/17.

Signature of registrant: Luis Seita (President). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 2/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72413 Publish dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007537-00 The name of the business: Victory Workspace Danville Located at: 100 School Street In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner: Laptop Lounge Danville, 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 12/28/2016. Signature of registrant: Victor Mataraso, CEO of Laptop Lounge Danville, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 12/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72191 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007538-00 The name of the business: Victory Workspace Located at: 1701 N. California Blvd. In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: Reliable Receptionist. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/28/2016. Signature of registrant: Victor Mataraso, CEO of Reliable Receptionist. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 30, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 12/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72193 Publish dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Bay Point Tow, 4075 Folsom Ct., Concord, CA, 94520, will conduct a public sale on February 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2005 Chrysler, VIN #: 2C4GM68425R353365, CA License Plate: 6DJD229. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72416 Publish Date: February 10, 2017.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Save Tow, 4075 Folsom Ct., Concord, CA, 94520, will conduct a public sale on February FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the followNAME STATEMENT ing vehicle: 2014 Nissan, VIN #: 1N4AFile No. F-0000487-00 The name of the L3AP6EN358860, CA License Plate: business: Holiday Inn Express & Suites 7EOC869. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 Located at: 541 Valdry Ct. In: Brentwood, 72417 Publish Date: February 10, 2017.

CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Natver Patel 2.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Bhavesh Patel 3. Mayur Patel 4. Vimal NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the unPatel This business is conducted by: A dersigned intends to sell the personal limited Partnership. The registrant com- property described below to enforce a menced to transact business under the lien imposed on said property pursuant fictitious business name or names listed to Sections 21700-21716 of the Busiabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: ness & Professions Code, Section 2328

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 14-1058-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2006. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TEKLOM KELETE, AND GHIDEI FESSAHAIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 5/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0158875-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6 ADDISON COURT PITTSBURG, CA A.P.N.: 088-660-003 Date of Sale: 3/7/2017 at 9:00 AM 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: $494,426.04, estimated The under-

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signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-7588052 or visit this Internet Web site www. homesearch.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-1058-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/27/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 1-800-758-8052 www. homesearch.com Darlene Clark, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0301118 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017, 02/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72382 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

94565 A.P.N.: 098-441-042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772, using the file number assigned to this case 21141. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 5, 2017 BERGSTROM LAW, LTD. 9555 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200 Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 Phone: (702) 333-0007 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Jeremy T. Bergstrom, Esq., as Authorized Signor NPP0300106 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72269 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

mated) as of 01/19/2017. 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.# 9987-1923.

Information about postponements that arevery 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: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF:PARCEL ONE:UNIT 2281, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN (THE “PLAN”) SET FORTH AS ATTACHMENT”B” TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF LAKEVIEW, A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, RECORDED DECEMBER 15, 2005 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-481425 AND AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 6, 2006 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20065469, OFFICIAL RECORDS. (THE “DECLARATION”)PARCEL TWO: AN UNDIVIDED 1/132TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA, LOT 1, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6992, FILED APRIL 10, 1989, MAP BOOK 332 PAGE 25, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL TWO: 1. THE CONDOMINIUM UNITS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.2. MINERAL RIGHTS GRANTED IN THE DEED TO ROBERT WILLIAM WESTGARD, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1969, BOOK 5962, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 92, AS FOLLOWS:”ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF.”RESERVING FROM PARCEL TWO:1. EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO EACH UNIT FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCY, AND POSSESSION OF THE EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON AREAS WHICH ARE SHOWN ON THE PLAN, AS SAID EASEMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. 2.

NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO EACH UNIT FOR THE PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL THREE:

NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ENCROACHMENT, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, SUPPORT, AND OTHER PURPOSES AS SAID EASEMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL FOUR: EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCY, AND POSSESSION OF GARAGE NO. G-35 AND CARPORT NO. C-2 SHOWN ON THE PLAN APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL FIVE:EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCY, AND POSSESSION OF THE STORAGE NO. S-2281 SHOWN ON THE PLAN APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL SIX:EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCYAND POSSESSION OF THE DECK NO. D2281 SHOWN ON THE PLAN APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL SEVEN:EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE USE, OCCUPANCY AND POSSESSION OF THE WATER HEATER CLOSET NO. W-2281 SHOWN ON THE PLAN APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS SAID EASEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION. NPP0300387 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72323 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

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)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http:// search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276119 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 sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0300593 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017.

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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-15-670894-BF . 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 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-15670894-BF IDSPub #0122359 2/10/2017 2/17/2017 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72400 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. The land referred to in this Guarantee is situated in the County of CONTRA COSTA, State of California, CITY OF BRENTWOOD and is described as follows: LOT 4, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7799, GARIN RANCH, FILED OCTOBER 11, 1995, MAP BOOK 382, PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 1996, SERIES 96194957. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS IN OR UPON SAID PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT, DRILL AND PRODUCE ANY OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS IN OR UPON SAID PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE ANY OF SAID PRODUCTS FROM SAID PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MARGERY H. BERL AND LOUISE H. ROBERTS BY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1962, BOOK 4237, PAGE 64, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND BY CORRECTION DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1963, BOOK 4309, PAGE 299, OFFICIAL RECORDS; NOT EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, THE RIGHTS QUITCLAIMED BY DEED FROM MARGERY H. STRASS, F/K/A MARGERY H. BERL, RECORDED APRIL 8, 1992, BOOK 17390, PAGE 468, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND BY DEED FROM LOUISE H. HELLMAN F/K/A LOUISE H. ROBERTS, RECORDED APRIL 8, 1992, BOOK 17390, PAGE 471, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 013-260-004-0 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 888-988-6736 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-16-732832-BF . 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 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 o f 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: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16732832-BF IDSPub #0121529 1/27/2017 2/3/2017 2/10/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72216 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 21141 Order No.: 8639217 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 23, 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: TIFFANY N LE, HUNGANH LE Duly Appointed Trustee: BERGSTROM LAW, LTD. Deed of Trust recorded on December 7, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0332696-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: February 22, 2017 at 01:30PM 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: $71,665.96 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66 Pamela Ct Bay Point, CA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-1923 TSG Order No.: 7301608843-70 A.P.N.: 088-680-125-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/24/2006.

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. 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 09/01/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0278955-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JACQUELINE DEVRIES, AN UNMARRIED PERSON , 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 attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 02/27/2017 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 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2281 LAKEVIEW CIRCLE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 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: $171,494.16 (Esti-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8677442 TS No.: CA1600276119 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0146182415 APN: 097-500-003-5 Property Address: 2314 FIELDGATE DRIVE PITTSBURG, CA 94565 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/23/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/23/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0317577-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: DAVID A JOHNSON A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 097-500-003-5 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2314 FIELDGATE DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $301,986.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-670894-BF Order No.: 120191839-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/26/2011.

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): ROBERT R GRANGNELLI AND YOLANDA CABRAL GRANGNELLI, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 2/3/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0026686-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/6/2017 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $529,199.79 The purported property address is: 2992 ECLIPSE PLACE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-540040-5 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-732832-BF Order No.: 8643374 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/9/2007.

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. 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 C ode 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): JACQUELINE ROBLETO, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 4/11/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0104773 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/22/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $506,252.50 The purported property address is: 664 BARTLETT COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-733218-BF Order No.: 730-1605089-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): STEVEN S. CHIN AND YUAN-TING LAI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 3/25/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0102629-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/6/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $562,315.56 The purported property address is: 1442 PARADISE LN, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-470-008-6 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 888-988-6736 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-16-733218-BF .

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 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: 888-988-6736 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-733218-BF IDSPub #0122272 2/10/2017 2/17/2017 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72378 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

this property, you may call 888-988-6736 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-16-751075-BF . 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 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: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-751075-BF IDSPub #0121687 2/10/2017 2/17/2017 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72274 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 24, 2017.

sons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/22/17 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: 1/24/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72352 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 1/19/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72257 Publish dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

tion, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000342-148. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 19, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000342-14-8 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 27386, Pub Dates: 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017, 02/17/2017, THE PRESS OAKLEY. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72280 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 2017.

hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Ruby Perez, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0400594-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 02/17/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $713,987.82 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 220 RAYE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-040-035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14-20498-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/23/2017 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4606714 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017.

Oakley Press No:03-0477 72281 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-751075-BF Order No.: 8676819 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/9/2006. 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): JOSEPH VALDEZ AND GRACE VALDEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0085705-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/6/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,328.10 The purported property address is: 531 VIVIAN ST, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1571 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016310-028-2 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heidi Wallace SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heidi Wallace and John Wallace CASE NUMBER: N16-1852 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Heidi and John Wallace filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Noah Michael Greer-Matthews to Proposed Name: Noah Ezekiel Wallace.

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/14/17 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: 01-13-2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72317 Publish Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lasonya Chatman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lasonya Andrews Chatman CASE NUMBER: N17-0068 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lasonya Andrews Chatman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lasonya Andrews Chatman to Proposed Name: Talibah Thura. 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 rea-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000359-00 The name of the business: Lucchesi Group Adult Residential Facility Located at: 4739 Lucchesi Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1.

Armando Valadez 2. Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez 3. Cristina M. Javrigui . This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Armando Valadez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE on: January 19, 2017 by Deputy J. CrawFOR CHANGE OF NAME ford Expires 1/19/2022 Oakley Press No. PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Martha 03-0477 72284 Publish dates: February G. McQuarrie, Law Offices of Maria 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

E. Crabtree SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETINAME STATEMENT TION OF: Vernoica C. Rapicavoli CASE File No. F-0000499-00 The name of the NUMBER: N17-0140 TO ALL INTER- business: J. W. Properties Located at: ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Veronica C. 100 Picasso Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561 Rapicavoli filed a petition with this court is hereby registered by the following for a decree changing names as follows: owner: Bigg Jims Trucking Inc. This busiPresent Name: a. Brent Spanky Ray ness is conducted by: A Corporation. The Case to Proposed Name: Brent Ray registrant commenced to transact busiCase. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all ness under the fictitious business name persons interested in this matter shall or names listed above on 1/23/2017. appear before this court at the hearing Signature of registrant: Vikki Cayere , Vice indicated below to show cause, if any, President. This statement was filed with why the petition for change of name the County Clerk of Contra Costa County should not be granted. Any person ob- on: January 24, 2017 by Deputy N. Harper jecting to the name changes described Expires 1/24/2022 Oakley Press No. 03above must file a written objection that 0477 72302 Publish dates: February 3, includes the reasons for the objection at 10, 17, 24, 2017. least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must apNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE pear at the hearing to show cause why APN: 033-271-023-5 TS No: the petition should not be granted. If no CA07000342-14-8 TO No: 8674743 written objection is timely filed, the court NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above may grant the petition without a hearing. statement is made pursuant to CA Civil NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/4/17 Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The SumTime: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: mary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/ 212 b. The address of the court is same or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Or- Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU der to Show Cause shall be published at ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST least once each week for four successive DATED April 26, 2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE weeks prior to the date set for hearing on ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT the petition in the following newspaper MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU of general circulation, printed in this NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE county: Brentwood Press b. Must be OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU served on father. Petitioner must appear SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March with photo identification and proof of 13, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com residencey. Date: 01/31/2017 Judge of Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, 02-1273 72403 Publish Dates: February MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2017. the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded NAME STATEMENT on May 1, 2012 as Instrument No. 2012File No. F-0000264-00 The name of the 0100674-00, of official records in the Ofbusiness: Gee’s Refrigeration Located fice of the Recorder of Contra Costa Counat: 4528 Lariat Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, ty, California, executed by BRIAN MUN, is hereby registered by the following A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of owner: All Bay Service Inc. This busi- MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION ness is conducted by: A Corporation. SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PROSPECT The registrant commenced to transact MORTGAGE, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY business under the fictitious business COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT name or names listed above on 1/17/17. PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, Signature of registrant: Rodney Gee, CEO. in lawful money of the United States, all This statement was filed with the County payable at the time of sale, that certain Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January property situated in said County, Cali17, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires fornia describing the land therein as: AS 1/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF 72279 Publish dates: January 27, Febru- TRUST The property heretofore described ary 3, 10, 17, 2017. is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the real property described above is purNAME STATEMENT ported to be: 491 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, File No. F-0000293-00 The name of the OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned business: Aim Adventures Located at: Trustee disclaims any liability for any 533 Freemark Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 is incorrectness of the street address and hereby registered by the following owner: other common designation, if any, shown James F. Lopresto. This business is con- herein. Said sale will be made without ducted by: An Individual. The registrant covenant or warranty, express or implied, commenced to transact business under regarding title, possession, or encumthe fictitious business name or names brances, to pay the remaining principal listed above on 4/30/1997. Signature of sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed registrant: James F. Lopresto. This state- of Trust, with interest thereon, as providment was filed with the County Clerk of ed in said Note(s), advances if any, under Contra Costa County on: January 17, 2017 the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated

by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 1/17/2022 fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72340 Publish and of the trusts created by said Deed dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the property to be sold and reasonable NAME STATEMENT estimated costs, expenses and advances File No. F-0000339-00 The name of the at the time of the initial publication of business: Glitz & Glamour Weddings this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated Located at: 3641 Main Street In: Oakley, to be $178,015.05 (Estimated). However, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the fol- prepayment premiums, accrued interest lowing owner: Norma Chayrez. This busi- and advances will increase this figure ness is conducted by: An Individual. The prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale registrant commenced to transact busi- may include all or part of said amount. In ness under the fictitious business name addition to cash, the Trustee will accept or names listed above on N/A. Signature a cashier’s check drawn on a state or naof registrant: Norma Chayrez. This state- tional bank, a check drawn by a state or ment was filed with the County Clerk of federal credit union or a check drawn by a Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2017 state or federal savings and loan associa-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 14-20498-SP-CA Title No. 1619853 A.P.N. 033-040-035 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the

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A burglary was reported on the 2300 block of Huntsman Way. The reporting person chased a group of 10 teenagers from the property.

Jan. 28, 5:26 p.m., in Antioch

The following is a sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

DISCOVERY BAY Jan. 1, A petty theft was reported on the 3100 block of Hosie Avenue.

Jan. 1, Misdemeanor vandalism was reported on the 3100 block of Hosie Avenue.

Jan. 4, A report of felony vandalism was made on the 14300 block of Byron Highway.

Jan. 4, An incidence of identity theft was reported on the 8400 block of Byron Highway.

Jan. 5, A noncriminal death was reported on the 14500 block of Byron Highway Jan. 7, A burglary was reported on the 3800 block of Knightsen Avenue.

Jan. 7, A burglary was reported on the 4000 block of Knightsen Avenue.

Jan. 7, A battery was reported on the 6200 block of Bethel Island Road.

Jan. 11, A burglary occurred on the 4800 block of North Stone Road.

Jan. 12, A marine hazard was removed on the 2000 block of Taylor Road.

Jan. 13, Grand theft was reported on the 3600 block of Knightsen Avenue.

Jan. 14, A disturbance of the peace was investigated on the 3500 block of Gateway Road.

Jan. 17, A petty theft occurred on the 1900 block of Fertado Lane.

Jan. 18, An incidence of misdemeanor battery was reported on the 1200 block of Taylor Road.

Jan. 19, A petty theft occurred on the 3100 block of Byer Road.

Jan. 20, A resident reported an identity theft on the 4500 block of Sellers Avenue.

Jan. 20, A marine hazard was removed on the 2000 block of Taylor Road.

Jan. 21, A domestic battery occurred on the 13200 block of Byron Highway.

Jan. 23, Officers looked into a suspicious circumstance at Byron Highway and State Road 4.

Jan. 24, An automobile burglary occurred on the 14800 block of Byron Highway.

Jan. 24, A report of shoplifting occurred on the 14800 block of Byron Highway.

Jan. 26, A resident reported an incidence of vandalism at Bixler Road and Park And Ride Court.

Jan. 28, Officers investigated a domestic battery on the 7000 block of Holland Tract Road.

Jan. 29, A domestic disturbance of the peace was reported on the 3700 block of Parter Circle.

Jan. 29, Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 3500 block of Alcott Circle.

Jan. 30, Officers looked into a report of suspicious circumstances on the 1500 block of Taylor Road.

Jan. 30, Vandalism was reported on the 8500 block of Vasco Road.

ANTIOCH Jan. 25, 3:40 p.m. The reporting person and her boyfriend returned home to find it had been burglarized on the 4400 block of Buckskin Drive.

Jan. 25, 7:26 p.m. A gunshot victim was reported on the 4500 block of Sand Creek Road.

Jan. 25, 8:34 p.m. A woman was robbed on the 1300 block of Monterey Drive.

Jan. 26, 12:09 a.m. The reporting person was hit with a flashlight and robbed on the 4800 block of Lone Tree Way. Jan. 26, 6:07 a.m. A man committed an as-

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sault on the 1700 block of Bermuda Way. Jan. 26, 1:15 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 5100 block of Judsonville Drive.

Jan. 26, 3:45 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 2400 block of Maywood Way. Jan. 26, 6:11 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 1800 block of Lassen Court.

Jan. 26, 6:40 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 700 block of Hap Arnold Way. The burglar gained entrance through the dog door.

BRENTWOOD Jan. 27, 9:33 a.m. A rear license plate was stolen from a vehicle on Brentwood Boulevard.

Jan. 27, 12:56 p.m. Officers arrested an individual for resisting and delaying an investigation after they refused to leave the Liberty High School campus.

Jan. 27, 2:16 p.m. A burglary was reported on Sand Creek Road.

Jan. 27, 5:07 p.m. A business was robbed of three bottles of alcohol on 2nd Street.

Jan. 27, 6:20 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on Minnesota Avenue.

Jan. 27, 10:18 p.m. An unknown assailant pushed the reporting person to the ground on Tamalpais Avenue.

Jan. 27, 11:00 p.m. A petty theft occurred on Lone Tree Way. Jan. 28, 2:39 a.m. On the bypass highway, police attempted to stop a driver for vehicle code violations, but the driver led them on a vehicle pursuit that ended when the driver caused a traffic collision. The driver was subsequently arrested.

Jan. 28, 9:16 a.m. A traffic hit-and-run was reported on Lone Tree Way. Jan. 28, 2:23 p.m. A vending machine was vandalized and robbed on Lone Tree Way. Total damage estimated at $1,000.

Jan. 28, 1:29 p.m. A robbery was reported on Lexington Court.

Jan. 28, 5:21 p.m. On Garin Parkway, two individuals fled on foot when contacted by officers in Heron Park. They were not located.

Jan. 28, 8:42 p.m. A traffic hit-and-run was reported on Shady Willow Lane.

Jan. 29, 12:17 a.m. An individual was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself and was subsequently arrested.

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Jan. 29, 1:44 a.m. On Oak Street, someone was stabbed after a dispute.

Jan. 29, 8:15 a.m. A business was burglarized on Balfour Road.

Jan. 29, 9:44 a.m. A business was burglarized on Brentwood Boulevard.

Jan. 29, 9:03 a.m. On Fairview Avenue, a home was robbed of several car parts and electronics. Total loss estimated at $7,000.

OAKLEY Jan. 22, 1:34 a.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on the 3200 block of Main Street.

Jan. 22, 2:07 a.m. A patrol was requested in Crockett Park.

Jan. 22, 2:21 a.m. A patrol was requested at the Laurel Ball Field.

Jan. 22, 2:37 a.m. A hit and run was reported at Vintage Parkway and Kenwood Court.

Jan. 22, 3:13 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop on the 100 block of Kings Canyon Way. Jan. 22, 3:56 a.m. A patrol was requested in Creekside Park.

Jan. 22, 4:03 a.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on Summer Lake Drive.

Jan. 22, 5:33 a.m. A patrol investigated a suspicious circumstance at Vintage Parkway and Meadows Drive.

Jan. 22, 8:01 a.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 4600 block of La Vista Drive.

Jan. 22, 8:21 a.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on the 2100 block of East Cypress Road.

Jan. 22, 8:46 a.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on the 1500 block of Camelia Court.

Jan. 22, 10:27 a.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on the 4900 block of Teakwood Drive.

Jan. 22, 11:12 a.m. A noncriminal death was reported on the 3900 block of O’Keefe Street.

Jan. 22, 11:32 a.m. A patrol investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 4800 block of Chablis Court.

Jan. 22, 12:02 p.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop at Elm Lane and Neroly Road.

Jan. 22, 12:43 p.m. Officers provided service to a citizen on the 100 block of Zartop Street.

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COMMUNITY

AARP offering tax prep American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is now offering free income-tax assistance at the Concord Library.

For a limited time, AARP is providing tax help to low and middle-income individuals on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning the first week of February. Advanced appointments or drop-in appointments are available.

For more information, call 925-405-5135 or visit guides. ccclib.org/government/tax.

Commission from page 1 said Mayor Bob Taylor, who served on the committee with Steve Barr. “We feel they will do well for the community, as have the past planning commissioners.”

The trio of newcomers will join the five-person commission that also includes insurance agent Dirk Zeigler and real estate agent John Fink, whose terms expire at the end of this year. The commission recommends plans for the regulation of future growth, development and design of the city and carries out the provisions of the general plan and zoning ordinance.

All three new arrivals say they are ready to get to work.

Marfia, a 12-year real estate agent, former president of the Delta Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors and a past Delta Association of Realtors board member, jumped at the opportunity to join the commission.

“I love Brentwood and want to do anything I can to help improve the quality of life for people who live here,” she said.

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for the tunnels is often slanted towards their goal to removing our water, so it is still very worrisome.”

However, proponents see things differently.

In her order – which appears to be on track to meet all the deadlines, including an initial draft that was circulated for peer review in late January – Jewell cited the urgency of building a water system that could adapt to drought and other water perils California has faced in recent years and could face again in the future.

Although Californians are currently enjoying a record-breaking wet winter that has largely wiped out remaining drought conditions in the Bay Area and northern counties, the state’s water system was built for a significantly smaller population than the nearly 40 million residents found today. This needs to be remedied if the Golden State is to have a sustainable future – and architects of the tunnels say they are the only ones with a solution.

“The interior department’s executive order signaled a strong commitment to build on the progress we’ve achieved in moving WaterFix forward,” said Erin Mellon, a public-relations officer for the project. “It’s clear that WaterFix is the project we need to improve water supply reliability and ecosystem health in the Delta.”

Originally known as the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, the undertaking was reborn as California WaterFix in 2015 after it failed to pass the muster of an effective habitat-conservation plan. As it stands, the plan calls for two tunnels, each approximately 40 feet wide and 35 miles long, to be installed beneath the Delta, where they will siphon water from the Sacramento River to water agencies down south. These agencies are supposed to foot the bill for the hefty price tag.

A habitat-conservation component promised by the architects of WaterFix is being drawn up separately, though it’s unclear when and how it will be implemented, as it is now lies on an entirely different

route to approval.

Meanwhile, should WaterFix receive the green light, it will require a high degree of cooperation between state and federal authorities. The project itself has been a joint venture for a number of years now between California’s Department of Water Resources and the DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation.

Regardless of what happens with the DOI, tunnel proponents are left with numerous hoops to jump through if they are ever to bring their plans to fruition. A permit remains under review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with a permit from the State Water Resources Control Board and comments from the Environmental Protection Agency on the final environmental-impact report released last year. A problem with any one of these could easily throw a wrench into the project and delay it indefinitely.

For more information, visit https:// nodeltagates.com or www.californiawaterfix.com.

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sign and cost-estimating firm CED Consulting, joined for a similar reason.

“I figure this was the best opportunity to help the community with my background,” she said.

Tobin served in the Navy before serving many roles for his current employer, Sunnyvale-based Intuitive Surgical. His natural interest in how cities function drew him to his new role.

“I’m interested in the things the city is doing to build up and branch out and still keep the small-town environment,” he said.

The array of 15 talented candidates made it difficult for officials to choose just three to serve on the commission.

“All the candidates wanted to be involved and care about the community, so I don’t want to distinguish between them,” Taylor said, when asked what stood out about the three. “I think (all the candidates) cared, and after vetting, we chose three candidates.”

Weber and Crannell, who were among the applicants for the position,

said they would have loved to serve more terms, but have no hard feelings for not being chosen.

Weber, an insurance agent, served 10 years on Brentwood’s commission and 13 years on the Antioch commission. He said he’d miss engaging with the public on projects that appear controversial, but end up benefitting the city, as well as serving on TRANSPLAN, a committee that coordinates East Contra Costa transportation interests.

“Being a planning commissioner was part of my DNA,” he said. “It was like a job, but I didn’t get paid for it.”

Looking forward, he’d like to see the city develop a residents’ leadership program on any or all important community issues, including public safety, economic development or school-site design.

“Clearly, we just don’t have a group of people right now the community can turn to and say ‘hey, you are the next group (of leaders),’” he said.

Crannell, an architect, spent five years on the commission and used his

knowledge to hone in on applicants’ design and architectural site plan reviews.

He said he’s proud to have been a member of a commission that was able to raise the design standard for all new residential developments.

“I was able to look at the details of the applications and find the gaps, if they were cutting corners or doing less than the Brentwood standard and hold them accountable to it,” he said. “In the end, it was a better project for the city and for the residents.”

Weber said the commission is going to miss Crannell’s unique perspective on projects.

“He brought, created and engaged many conservations the commission wouldn’t have had otherwise,” he said.

The three new members were sworn in this week. The commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

“We look forward to them working with the city and the council and for their contributions to the city,” Taylor said.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 16-0411-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/25/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE

NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ADRIANN M. AGUILAR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN

Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 1/26/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0013949-00 AND RE-RECORDED ON 5/16/2016 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2016-0091646-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1542 LARKSPUR COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-701-030-5 Date of Sale: 2/22/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $450,988.43, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at

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

for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 160411-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/9/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com Sem Martinez, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0299835 To: OAKLEY PRESS 01/27/2017, 02/03/2017, 02/10/2017.

Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72264 Publish Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 2017.

ed at: 3007 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Tyler Reinsmith. 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: Tyler Reinsmith.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 6, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 2-6-2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72428 Publish dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2017.

94513 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Linda Rae Barrs, E1217 Michael Champion, C532 Aaron Dixon, B408 Kelli Henry, E1279 Kelli Henry, A212 Kenny Krivanek, C633 Tracie Mixon, E1244 Ardalan Pourvali, A269 Edward J Johnston. RR02 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, Musical Equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous boxes and bags of unknown content, etc.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owners and obligated party.

Dated this 10th Day of February 2017 and the 17th Day of February 2017. Storagetreasures Phone: (480) 397-6503http:// www.storagetreasures.com/ Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72430 Publish Dates: February 10, 17, 2017.

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 24TH DAY OF February 2017, TIME 9:00AM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on the premises where said property NAME STATEMENT has been stored and which are located File No. F-0000818-00 The name of the at Town Centre Self Storage, Town business: Golden State Tilt Bed Locat- Centre Terrace, Brentwood, Ca.

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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

Pet Adoption

Antioch Animal Services hosts its ‘Fall in Love’ adoption event, at 300 L St., in Antioch, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come find your new fur baby, take free Valentine’s Day photos, gain amnesty for delinquent licenses or receive a free microchip voucher. Adoption fees will be $14, from Feb. 11 to 18. For more information, visit www. shelterme.com/antiochanimalservices.

Saturday, Feb. 11 Benefit Dinner

Furry Friends Food Relief Program presents The Roaring ‘20s, its second-annual benefit dinner, on Feb. 11, at the Shadow Lakes Golf event center, 401 W. Country Club Drive, in Brentwood, starting at 5 p.m. The event includes music by Shaana Keller and Swingularity, dinner, dancing, a Fat Kat Photo booth and more. Tickets are $60 per person and must be purchased before Feb. 3. Proceeds go toward helping families keep their pets out of shelters. For more information or tickets, visit furryfriendsfoodre.wix.com/fffr or call 925-240-3178.

American Legion Crab Feed

American Legion Post 202 hosts its annual crab feed, Feb. 11, at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 1st St., in Brentwood, at 6 p.m. Dinner includes salad, pasta, bread and fresh crab, with entertainment and dancing to follow. Cost is $55. For tickets, call Phil Pezzella at 925-516-2141 or Drew Hanson at 925-634-7039.

Sunday, Feb. 12 Valentine Concert

Summerset Orchards presents pianist Joan Cifarelli and her trio of musicians at 770 Centennial Place, in Brentwood, at 3 p.m. The performance includes well-known love songs from composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and others. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

Free Football Clinic

The California Football Academy will host a free football clinic for children ages 4 to 15, at Freedom Basin Park, in Oakley. Children 4 to 8 will arrive at 10 a.m., and children 9 to 15 will arrive at 11:30 a.m. Registration may be done in person. For more information, call 925-625-2222 or visit www.californiafootballacademy.com.

The Antioch Lapidary Club presents a Jewelry, Gem & Rock Show, at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., in Antioch, on Feb. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for active military, scouts in uniform and children 12 and under.

For more information, call 925-301-6957.

Sunday, Feb. 19 Opera Singer Performance

El Campanil Theatre presents Hadleigh Adams, a baritone and opera singer, at 602 W. 2nd St., in Antioch, at 3 p.m. Adams has performed at London’s Royal National Theatre and the Sydney Opera House. Tickets are $25 for adults and seniors and $10 for children under 18. For more information or tickets, contact 925-757-9500.

Sign-ups Library Foundation Volunteers

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity.

People are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne.moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

Red Hawk Bus Trip

Bethel Island Lions Club presents a Red Hawk Casino bus trip on Feb. 9, leaving Scout Hall at 8 a.m. and returning by 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, with $15 back on casino play and a $5 food credit. For more information, call Ivy at 925-625-8163.

Black Oak Bus Trip

Oakley Senior Citizens presents a Black Oak Casino bus trip on Feb. 14, leaving the Oakley Senior Center at 8 a.m. and returning by 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, with $15 bonus cash and $5 for food, plus $5 match play. For more information, call Beverly at 925-626-7413 or Tim at 925-679-8636.

Genealogy Class

Liberty Adult Education offers Beginning Genealogy with Sabina Brooks, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, every Tuesday from Feb. 7 through March 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class covers strategies for building your family tree, organizing data, preserving records and more.

For more information or to register, contact 925-634-2565.

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. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have try-outs or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques. Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood. Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.

Hula Classes

Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the history and language of the Hawaiian people. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Brentwood.

For more information, call Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

On the Horizon “Mary Poppins” Performance

Liberty High School Playmakers proudly presents “Mary Poppins,” on Feb. 24 and 25, beginning at 7 p.m. Come see this delightful classic in what will be the opening weekend, before subsequent March performances. For more information, visit http://libertyunion. schoolwires.net/playmakers.

Ongoing Events

Antioch Lapidary Club

The Antioch Lapidary Club meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 425 Fulton Road, in Antioch. The club’s mission is to educate and enhance the members’ skill in the lapidary arts – to cut, polish, slab, tumble, sphere and collect earth minerals.

For more information, call Steve Leidenthal at 925-783-7712.

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.

Antioch Riverview Garden Club

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail.com or visit https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.

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The Brentwood Library hosts preschool story time at the Brentwood Community Center Library, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, on Thursdays, now through March 2, starting at 11:30 a.m.

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Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day. For more information for Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925-625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

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The American Red Cross is hosting numerous blood drives throughout East County, from Feb. 16 to 28. Help save a life by donating your blood. The first drive will take place at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, from 1 to 7 p.m. For more information about a drive near you, visit redcross.org.

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The Nick Rodriguez Community Center hosts the annual Black History Month exhibit, at 213 F St., in Antioch. Exhibit is open now through Feb. 18, from noon to 5 p.m., on Wednesdays through Saturdays; and from 2 to 4:30 p.m., on Sundays. The exhibit provides a timeline of historical events, featuring art, artifacts, literature and other creative works reflecting the African American experience in America. For more information, email ruahoutreach@yahoo.com or call Dr. Frazier at 925-787-4827.

Thursday, Feb. 16 Blood Drives

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@ yahoo.com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number or adult leadership interest.

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Immaculate Heart of Mary #2714 presents “Nunsense,” at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, Feb. 10, 11, 24 and 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 12 and 26, at 2 p.m. For more information or tickets, call Trisha at 925-216-1924.

The Brentwood Library presents Random Acts of Craftiness, at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Make simple crafts and mementos to brighten someone’s day. You can also bring new diapers and socks for the library’s Toes & Tushies drive, which benefits local families and seniors. The event is free and no registration is required. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www. deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

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Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.

GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Thursday of each month in Oakley, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobile-home living, such as emergency preparedness for pets and humans, mobile-home maintenance and more.

Attendees should come prepared to take notes. For more information or to rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group Golden State Manufactured Homeowners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month – not including December – from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile homeowners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated.

Mobile homeowners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation-only meeting. For more information, visit www.

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MS Support Group

The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.

CSBA West Delta Chapter

The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Th0ursday of each month. CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta, and to promoting youth fishing. Cost is $15 for dinner.

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