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Fostering Furry Friends
by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
Shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been a hallmark of the novel coronavirus pandemic since the SARS-CoV-2 virus took hold in the United States, and nowhere has the impact of that shortage been felt more acutely than in the hospitals on the front line of treating patients with confirmed COVID-19 infections and those suspected of being infected, referred to as a person under investigation (PUI). Several nurses from a Contra Costa County hospital spoke to The Press about an inability to obtain PPE, specifically N95 respirators, from their employer. Fearing reprisal, the nurses have asked that their employer not be named. “It’s been a total disregard for our health and safety,” said Monica Rizo, a registered nurse. “Their attitude has been one of, ‘shut up and do it.’ Certain managers have been very condescending and not very compassionate toward our feelings. We’re not about to be guinea pigs. I see Nurses page 18
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Monica Rizo, a registered nurse at a Contra Costa County hospital, has expressed concern about the lack of appropriate personal protective equipment for nurses on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Real estate industry deemed essential by Aly Brown Staff Writer
With the power to make or break an economy, real estate was deemed an essential business late last month, though agents are still strapped with strict guidelines. On March 28, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory memorandum on identifying essential workers while shelter-inplace order remains in effect. Noted in the memorandum were government employees who perform title searches, no-
“ To many, a move is a necessity — it’s not something they necessarily want to do sometimes, but the property needs to go.
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Bryan Hogge Intero Real Estate owner, broker tary services and recording in support of mortgage and real estate services and transactions. Also indicated on the list were residential and commercial real estate services. CISA Director Christopher Krebs, who published the report, said the list was advisory in nature and should not be taken as a
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Intero Real Estate owner and broker. “People have to move — it’s not like people are buying a house like they would a car. To many, a move is a necessity — it’s not something they necessarily want to do sometimes, but the property needs to go.” While real estate agents were given the green light to work during the pandemic, it comes with strict regulations that inhibit certain aspects of the trade. Only vacant properties can be shown in person, and only two people are alsee Essential page 18
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Bipartisan senate committee oversees California’s emergency response plan.
Local food producers see demands soar as stay-at-home orders remains in place. Page 12
Cheer Team Looks Ahead
Antioch-based cheer team is gearing up for a return to competition. Page 14
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Brentwood man critically injured in shooting by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
Brentwood police are investigating a shooting that took place Monday, April 13, at approximately 10:21 p.m. The victim, a 56-year-old Brentwood man, was in critical condition after he suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including a gunshot wound to the face, said Craig Auzenne, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District battalion chief. He was transported by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. “We have no reason to believe this is a random act,” Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen said. “We are following up on leads. This is a top priority for us.” According to police, a report of gunshots sent officers to the vicinity Balfour Road and Griffith Lane. More than 20 shell casings littered the street and sidewalk, but the victim had left the scene. After the attack, he drove to the 500 block of Cashew Place and called for help. Police, firefighters and paramedics responded to this location and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A medical helicopter landed at nearby Orchard Park to transport him to a trauma center for treatment. A bullet-riddled Chevrolet SS sedan was towed from this location. The victim’s condition was reported by Brentwood police
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as critical but stable, and he is expected to survive. A Facebook post by the Brentwood Police Department states, “Although the suspect is still outstanding, this appears to be an isolated incident with no additional threat to public safety at this time.” The suspect’s vehicle is described as a dark four-door se-
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Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses easing restrictions by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
In a press conference held Tuesday, April 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom identified six indicators that will be used to help determine when restrictions imposed by the statewide stay-at-home order can begin to loosen. The stay-at-home order went into effect March 19 and brought the economy of the state to a virtual standstill almost overnight, while at the same time it appears to have achieved its primary goal of changing the trajectory of COVID-19 infections. Fears of a surge in cases that
could overwhelm the state’s health care resources, as was experienced in New York City, appear to be fading. “While Californians have stepped up in a big way to flatten the curve and buy us time to prepare to fight the virus, at some point in the future, we will need to modify our stay-at-home order,” said Newsom. “As we contemplate reopening parts of our state, we must be guided by science and data, and we must understand that things will look different
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than before.” The six indicators that will serve as a framework for making decisions regarding the stay-at-home order are: • Expanding testing, contact tracing, isolating and supporting those who are positive or exposed; • Preventing infection in people who are at risk for more severe COVID-19; • Ensuring hospitals and health systems can handle surges; • Developing therapeutics to meet the demand; • Modifying businesses, schools and child care facilities to support physical distancing; and • Determining when to reinstitute certain measures, such as the stay-at-home orders, if necessary. Newsom said there was no set time line for easing restrictions but suggested that one could be available in coming weeks if residents continue to follow social distancing guidelines and declines in hospitalizations begin to materialize. “In two weeks, if we see a continuing decline, not just flattening, but a decline in hospitalization and ICUs, and we see this work force and the infrastructure and PPE needs met as we anticipate around the first week in May, ask me the question then and we will be in a very different place, where
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Gov. Gavin Newsom we can be more prescriptive on giving people time lines,” he said. While Newsom warned of the health and economic dangers of easing restrictions too soon, he also expressed optimism and said the current state is not permanent. “We move from surge and we begin to transition into suppression, ultimately on our way to herd immunity, and ultimately to a vaccine,” said Newsom. “But in this transition to where we do see light at the end of the tunnel — where there is a ray of optimism and hopefulness that this too shall pass — it is also perhaps the most difficult and challenging phase of all. And that’s to say a lot, because the last few weeks and months have been very challenging, indeed.” Across the state, there have been 23,338 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 758 related deaths as of April 13. In Contra Costa County, there have been 552 confirmed cases and 11 related deaths.
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New fund aims to help those in need The Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation (CCRHF) has established a COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund and was selected as a lead partner organization in the newly formed COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, supported by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund is also supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as well as individual donors. The CCRHF Rapid Response Fund is moving quickly to help those individuals in desperate need. Locally, the CCRHF will play an important role in identifying the highest risk populations and funding organizations to provide needed assistance. “The economic impact of COVID-19 in the Bay Area is immense, with the biggest impact on people who have been living on the margins,” CCRHF Chair Bette Felton said. “These are families that can’t wait for government assistance in a few weeks. They are suffering and in jeopardy now. Thanks to the amazing generosity of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, as well as individual donors, we can now move rapidly, locate the organizations best suited to safeguard those people at high risk and make sure they have the funds and resources to help protect our communities.” In light of that urgency, in its first
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round of funding, the CCRHF is extending grants to five organizations: The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, The Contra Costa Crisis Center, Shelter Inc., Catholic Charities of the East Bay and White Pony Express. These initial grants will quickly amplify the impact these organizations are positioned to make. Additional organizations will be considered in future funding cycles, based on: the organization’s ability to reach populations most vulnerable to the economic or health risks posed by this public health crisis; its capacity to move expeditiously; and the ability of the organization to deploy the funds expediently. For additional information about the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund and the Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation visit https://www.ccrhfcovid-19. org/.
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WHAT THE “FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT” MEANS FOR YOU by Julie Ann Giammona of Ferber Law
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”) which became effective April 1, 2020. The Act expands certain provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and creates the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”) in an attempt to provide relief to employees amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. EXPANSION OF FMLA The expanded FMLA leave requirements specify that all businesses with less than 500 employees must provide 12 weeks leave to employees who have worked at least 30 days for any “qualifying need related to a public health emergency.” Notably, the “qualifying need” is defined as any situation where an employee must care for a minor child (and thus cannot work) because the child’s school or child care has been closed or is otherwise unavailable due to a public health emergency. This language is a significant departure from earlier versions of the bill and limits the availability of the 12 weeks of partially paid leave to situations related to school and childcare closures and not the “employee’s own illness.” The first 10 days of the leave is unpaid. An employee may choose, but is not required, to use accrued sick or vacation pay to cover these first 10 days. Alternatively, as will be discussed below, an employee may use the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act time of 10 days or 80 hours for this initial unpaid period. The subsequent FMLA leave must be paid at 2/3 of the employee’s regular rate of pay with a cap of $200 per day and a total sum of $10,000. The Department of Labor recently enacted regulations that exempt businesses with fewer than 50 from providing this leave “when the imposition of such requirements would jeopardize the viability of the business as a going concern.” This does not change the business’s obligations under the Act to post notices regarding the new leaves employees have a right to. The updated posters, which should be posted at worksites and sent out to employees, can be found at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ whd/pandemic. These amendments expire on December 31, 202 EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE ACT The EPSLA requires that all businesses with less than 500 employees provide 10 days or 80 hours of paid sick time to any full-time employee (part-time employees are entitled to the typical number of hours they work in a typical two-week period) not able to work for one of the following six reasons: (1) the employee is subject to a quarantine order related to COVID-19; (2) the employee must quarantine on the
advice of a health care provider because of COVID-19; (3) the employee experiences symptoms of COVID-19 and is seeking a medical diagnosis; (4) the employee is caring for an individual subject to or advised to quarantine; (5) the employee is caring for a minor child whose school or place of care is closed, or unavailable, due to COVID-19 precautions; or (6) the employee is experiencing substantially similar conditions as specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretaries of Labor and The Treasury. Notably, the EPSLA applies immediately upon hire to all employees, even if an employee has only worked one day. The EPLSA expires on December 31, 2020. Employers may not demand that employees use other paid leave before using EPSLA. If employers already have other sick leave policies in place (for example the annual 24-hour mandated sick time under California law), an employer must provide the EPSLA on top of, or in addition to, the existing leave. An employer’s obligation to provide paid sick leave is limited to $511 per day ($5,110 in total) if leave is taken for reasons (1), (2), or (3) above (relating to the employee’s own illness or quarantine); and $200 per day ($2,000 in total) if leave is taken for reasons (4), (5), or (6) above (relating to care for others or school closures). TAX CREDITS To assist employers in funding the expanded FMLA requirements and the paid sick time under the EPSLA, employers may claim a 100% tax credit for all monies required and actually paid. However, the employer’s gross income will be increased by the amount of the credit. As with any legislation, many questions remain unanswered. COVID-19 presents a uniquely fluid situation.We realize that both the expanded protections of the FMLA and the implementation of the EPSLA appear daunting and overwhelming. Many small employers may struggle to meet the various mandates. In these unprecedented times Ferber Law remains your loyal advocate. Please contact Julie Ann Giammona at jgiammona@ ferberlaw.com or 925.355.9800 to address your concerns. Above all, stay well. Julie Ann is a resident of Brentwood and has almost 30 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters. DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations. – Advertisement
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LIVING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
by Joan Grimes, Esq. and Jennifer Wallis, Esq. We are living in a time of great uncertainty in this country and in the world. Never before have we ever been asked as a country to give up our freedom of movement in order to protect each other from illness. My life is very different than it was two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, I was so busy running between appointments, court and enjoying our new grandchild. Today, I am at home talking on the phone with clients who are worried and scared about the future and fear that they may not have time to do what they need to do. If there is one thing I have learned in estate planning, it is that everyone puts off doing something. For some people, it is putting off exercise, for others it is putting off that call to your children, parent, friend or someone you have an unresolved issue. For other people, it is putting off getting your own affairs in order. Putting things off is something we all do. However, at the end of the day, we do need to make sure we have done important things. This week, next week and probably
for the next month, we have been given the time to reset the future. We have time to exercise, we have time to make those calls to affirm everything we agree about and forget our differences. We have the time to get our affairs in order. We have time to plan the future. We have time to make sure we do the important things. If you do not have an estate plan or would like to discuss changes to your existing estate plan, I have free 30 minute consultation available by phone. Putting your affairs in order is a gift you give yourself and your family. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 925- 9391680 or email us at joangrimes@msn. com. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 191 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 220, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 © 2020 Joan Grimes – Advertisement
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Shelter animal foster, adoption rates increase during state quarantine by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
As East County residents stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are taking in animals to reduce the burden on municipal animal shelters. The Contra Costa County Animal Services Department has only about 40 animals in its care, down from its usual 280 to 300. Antioch Animal Services is only housing 20 creatures, compared to around 70. “We put out a call, and literally within two days most of the animals in our shelters were in foster homes, which was awesome,” said Steve Burdo, Contra Costa County Animal Services Department spokesman. The public’s help came just when the municipal centers needed it most: during the early days of the shelter-in-place order. Both Antioch and county agencies were shuffling to adjust to pandemic-induced operational changes that complicate getting animals in and out of shelters. The county was able to place an estimated 130 animals in foster care or with rescue adoption groups around the time it was forced to reduce staff, shutter its Pinole facility and move any remaining critters to its Martinez shelter, Burdo said. Antioch officials have seen similar results, with a rise in the number of animals placed in rescue groups, adopted or quickly reunited with owners. “Before this all happened, we had our normal number — about 70 animals — in the shelter, and over time it has gone down, because we were able to get animals out,” said George W. Harding IV, Antioch’s Animal Services manager. Cynthia Ott-Bales, president of the East County-based nonprofit Throw Me A Bone Dog Rescue, said she jumped to help the shelters because of their need. But she too has seen a rise in subsequent
adoptions and folks willing to foster. Her organization has taken in 10 dogs since the shelter-in-place order, but it has also adopted out 17 in the last 23 days, compared to five in the previous 28 days. “Pet adoptions do appear to be on the rise,” Ott-Bales said. The shelters welcome the population changes as they implement stay-at-home procedural changes, including field response cutbacks, modified adoptions, reduced staff and scaled-back services. “With so many animals in foster at the moment, the limited population that we have in the shelter has an abundance of staff members and some volunteers who are interacting with them at this point,” Burdo said. The Contra Costa Animal Services Pinole shelter remains closed, and the Martinez facility is open only by appointment for sick or injured pets and transfer, foster or adoption placements. County animal control officers are responding in person only to urgent calls, such as animal attacks, public safety concerns or critters in distress. All other calls are being handled by phone. Additionally, public spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations and trap-neuterrelease-to-field activities have been suspended. County adoptions have also gone mostly virtual, with pet profiles available online, and meet-and-greets, paperwork and payments completed over the phone or video conferencing platforms. “Like everybody, we are adapting to the new normal,” Burdo said. “This is certainly a shift for us.” Antioch Animal Services’ operating functions are similarly altered, with the shelter largely closed to the public, officers responding to critical calls only and see Shelter page 7
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Shelter from page 6 adoptions and redemptions conducted by appointment. But through it all, the Antioch staff is adjusting, and the animals are well cared for, Harding said. “The number of animals at the shelter right now is relatively low,” he said. As for the future, it remains to be seen how long the shelters’ new operating routine will last and whether the rising foster and adoption rates will continue beyond the pandemic. But Burdo said he doesn’t expect the return-to-shelter rate for recently adopted pets to rise once life returns to normal. Harding indicted many fostered pets also end up being adopted, as caretakers get attached over time. “If you are going to go through all these steps to learn about this animal and
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As members of an academic institution, the Los Medanos College community is used to tests. But delivering classes and support services remotely amid a pandemic was an exercise nobody had tackled — until now. The Pittsburg school, with its satellite Brentwood campus, transitioned an estimated 23,000 courses — 88% of its classes — and all of its student support services to the virtual world over about six days in March. “It wasn’t like we had to start cold, but it was still quite a transition, as you can imagine, for people to go from faceto-face instruction to whatever forms they could,” said Los Medanos College President Bob Kratochvil. Instructors are leaning on video conferencing software and the college’s own digital learning management platform to carry out operations, while studentsupport service personnel are using similar methods, in addition to the telephone and other online tools, to address student needs. The college has also made available an array of student, faculty and employee resources on its website. A quick-response virtual chat window is available for direct inquires. Student Hugo Calderon said the change is especially hard for students who naturally benefit from classroom instruction. “The type of student I am, I benefit from being in an actual classroom and surrounded by actual students,” he said. “It’s a different atmosphere, a different environment. It changes the mindset a lot.” Without available computers or other required technology to academically survive, about 70 students and some faculty members were initially halted. But college staff deployed equipment to instructors and also purchased an initial 50 Chromebooks for students, with more on the way, Kratochvil said. Additional challenges are posed by lab assignments and hands-on fields of study, such as automotive and appliance repair. However, instructors are finding creative ways to carry out their mission by creating their own educational videos or borrowing premade materials. “It’s hard to do everything remotely, like trying to show someone how to do a brake job just by doing videos,” Kratochvil said. Marie Arcidiacono Kaufman, communication studies and speech department chair, agrees the switch has been challenging, but she said everyone is making the best of the unforeseen circumstances. The district offered educators the Becoming an Effective Online Instructor
course, in which she enrolled. “That course started on March 2, so I had roughly two weeks of information to work with when the transition happened,” she said. “Let me tell you, those two weeks of information from the class were so helpful. However, even with those elements in place, going from face-toface to fully online in a short period of time provided challenges and questions: How do I best preserve the integrity of my course? How do I best provide content and contact with students? How do I best support students and fellow faculty members as a department chair? I have learned a lot in a very short amount of time! Fortunately, our distance education committee has been providing countless resources for faculty to review, and my department has done a great job sharing our best tips, practices and assignments for teaching online.” The technological transition was complicated by its swift six-day implementation, hastened by rapidly evolving pandemic-induced societal changes. District officials, in conjunction with on-campus faculty and union leadership groups, decided on March 12 to move all lecture-based classes to remote instruction. The school’s distance education committee and online and distance-education faculty experts led the charge to complete virtual operations. After classes were canceled on March 16 and 17 to transition student- and instructional-support services online, remote operations commenced on March 18. Student Elisa Sosa said everyone is learning to adapt. “Adjusting to classes online is hard in itself but especially hard when you’re learning along with your professors how each class is going to be held,” she said. “For most of the professors, it’s their first time having a fully online class, so things can get a bit rocky. It’s a learning process for all of us.” Kratochvil said college officials are trying to ease the conversion by calling and surveying students to address any hurdles that arise. “We are doing the best we can to provide the services students have expressed interest in,” Kratochvil said. College officials confirmed that summer classes will be exclusively online, but the status of fall courses is yet to be decided. The school has also not decided if or how it will hold its graduation ceremony, scheduled for May 22. For more information on the college, or to view its new virtual setup, visit https://www.losmedanos.edu/.
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We are all in this. But you, dear healthcare worker, you’re really in this. You’re commuting to work every day. You’re on the frontlines. We may share a zip code, but you’re on another planet. You’re also trying to be like the rest of us. Figuring out how to homeschool. Get groceries. And set up that videoconference with your parents. You’re living two lives right now. And you know what that makes you, right? A superhero. Our streets may be empty, but our hearts are full. Thank you. #SutterStrong
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Despite the gloom of the coronavirus, rays of sunshine can be found in the stories of local grassroots groups springing to life with business. Hoover Egg Ranch and Betty’s Buns are two locally owned companies that have seen growth in the past month. The families that run these businesses have restructured and expanded, changing the way they operate to serve their customers and bring a little peace in the storm. Carol Carey of Brentwood owns Betty’s Buns. Using her mother’s cinnamon roll recipe, she bakes treats as fast as she can to meet the increasing demand for her comfort food. “On average, we are doing eight dozen cinnamon rolls a day,” Carey said. “Before we were sheltering in place, we did maybe two dozen a week.” Carey attributes the explosion in her business to the community’s craving for comfort food in troubled times or wanting to share something sweet with others. “We have a lot of new people and a lot of people doing the ‘pay it forward’ kind of thing, ordering for their neighbors or friends,” Carey said. “We’ve had orders for first responders and nurses; we’ve done some donations for things like that. And people are buying for police officers. It’s grown from there, but specifically the ‘paying it forward’ has been sweet to see.” Carey called on her family to help her manage the increasing number of orders Betty’s Buns is receiving. Her sons and daughter are all pitching in, making the business a family affair. Her daughter, Jamie Altman, said she is happy to be part of her grandmother’s legacy. “I am so proud of my mom and blessed to help build this family business as a tribute to my Mimi Betty,” Altman said. “I know the success of Betty’s Buns is putting a smile on my Mimi’s face as she continues to heal in a rehabilitation center after a severe fall in December.” Hoover Egg Ranch has also grown its customer base but without increasing production. Owner Steve Hoover said his chickens produce about 22,000 eggs each week, and there isn’t much he can do to increase that, aside from getting more chickens. “Because of this pandemic, we went and talked to our distributor and cut him way back, so we could focus on helping as many people here in East County as we could,” Hoover said. “I diverted a bunch of our eggs to our local consumers here in the Brentwood area.” Hoover further noted his list of direct consumers has more than doubled,
with most orders coming from people he is interacting with for the first time. Hoover sells his eggs on Thursday evenings at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen in Brentwood, selling an average of 1,500 every week. Since midMarch, he’s been selling 15,000 of his eggs within an hour, in addition to all his delivery orders. Because of the traffic jams caused on Balfour Road by people waiting to drive through Tess’ parking lot to pick up their eggs and because he wants to keep his family safe, he has made the decision to offer delivery service only for the time being. “I think it’s just a safe thing to do right now, even though it adds a lot more work,” he said. Hoover said he is grateful to the local community for picking up the slack in his business, preventing a difficult time for his family, and hopes to be able to serve them to the best of his abilities. “You have to look around to your local community and who is there to actually help when there are actual problems,” he said. “Luckily, I’m in a position where I sell something that people need: I make food. After this is all over, I think we really need to focus on local . . . those are the people still around to take care of you when things hit the fan.” Hoover’s customers new and old sing his praises online, and East County can’t get enough of his organically certified, pasture raised eggs. Jayme Robertson of Discovery Bay is one of the farm’s new customers and said she signed up for weekly deliveries. “Their eggs are amazing and so fresh; the taste just isn’t the same as store-bought,” she wrote on Facebook. “Not to mention supporting small business is so important during this time. As a community, we need to come together and support each other.” As the Delta area shelters in place through spring, Carey and Hoover will continue to supply their delicious products. Carey has enjoyed sharing her mother’s recipe and seeing small businesses band together and find new ways to cater to customers. “I just think you have to be creative, in terms of doing curbside, doing take out, promoting on websites and social media; and people really do want to support small business,” she said. “So it’s kind of like you’re reinventing yourself temporarily, thinking outside the box and being creative so you can just kind of stay afloat during this time.” For more information on Betty’s Buns or to place an order, visit www. bettysbuns.com or call 925-766-0562. For more information on Hoover Ranch or to place an order, send a message to www.facebook.com/ TheHooverRanch/. To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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Jamie Altman and her mother, Carol Carey, make cinnamon rolls in Carey’s home in Brentwood. Using Carey’s mother’s cinnamon bun recipe and enlisting the help of family, her business of selling the sweet treats has grown since quarantine began.
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Steve Hoover poses with some of the nearly 1,000 chickens he raises organically for eggs on Bethel Island, Thursday, April 10. Demand for the eggs Hoover sells has skyrocketed since the March 19 stay-at-home order went into effect to battle the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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A man called from Sycamore Drive to say he had parked his car to attend a party, but when he came out, the car was gone. Brentwood – March 15, 5:45 p.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity.
ANTIOCH March 30, 12:00 a.m. A woman on the 2000 block of Sycamre Drive called authorities her boyfriend took $500 out of her purse. She said she wanted to speak to an officer. March 30, 10:06 p.m. A person called from the 2800 block of Wildflower Drive to report hearing their neighbors screaming to call the police. March 31, 2:55 p.m. Authorities received a report that people were running off the road near the intersection of Balfour and Deer Valley roads. April 1, 9:32 a.m. An assault was reported on the 20 block of West 10th Street. April 1, 12:45 p.m. A person called from the 5000 block of Tehachapi Way to report their home had been burglarized. April 1, 9:39 p.m. A woman called to report that she had been outside on the 1500 block of West 10th Street when an adult male drove up and shot at her boyfriend. She didn’t think her boyfriend had been hit, and he ran away. April 1, 9:40 p.m. Authorities received a call from a person on the 3700 block of Sunset Lane who said an adult male was in their home, threatening to kill them and throwing things at them. The reporting person said they were scared, and yelling could be heard in the background. April 2, 12:10 a.m. A robbery was reported near the intersection of Contra Loma Boulevard and Fitzuren Road. April 2, 1:24 p.m. Authorities received a report that a new home on the 4000 block of Temblor Way had been broken into. April 3, 4:44 p.m. A man called to report he had been punched in the stomach and had his iPad stolen, but did not require medical attention. This call came from the 4800 block of Lone Tree Way. April 3, 4:52 p.m. A woman called to report she had been robbed the day before on the 5800 block of Lone Tree Way. Subjects took her wallet and keys. She was trying to track the GPS on her keys. April 4, 2:20 p.m. An employee from a business on the 10 block of Wilbur Avenue called to report two men had come into the store, attempting to buy cigarettes without an ID. The men began arguing and claimed to have weapons, though none were seen. They left the store and went to their vehicle in the parking lot. When the employee was asked for a description of the vehicle, they hung up. April 4, 8:09 p.m. A person called to report they had been robbed on the 100 block of East 18th Street and had video of the incident.
BRENTWOOD March 14, 1:17 a.m. A physical fight was reported on Oak Street.
March 14, 9:20 a.m. A vehicle parked on Anjou Parkway was broken into. March 14, 11:10 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported near Central Boulevard and Dainty Avenue. The reporting person thought there might be a fight. March 14, 11:24 a.m. Authorities received a report that the rear license plate was taken from a vehicle parked on Dainty Avenue. March 14, 2:30 p.m. Forgery was reported on Sand Creek Road. March 14, 3:06 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported when a solo vehicle crashed into a gate on Brentwood Boulevard behind Safeway. March 14, 4:36 p.m. A person called from Jacaranda Street to report their neighbor violated a restraining order the night before. March 14, 4:39 p.m. A person called to report petty theft from their doorstep on Doeskin Terrace. March 14, 11:42 p.m. A woman called to report that someone had thrown a rock through her window on Washington Drive. March 15, 12:38 p.m. A person called to report a subject broke the window of a work vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way. March 15, 5:45 p.m. A man called from Sycamore Drive to say he had parked his car to attend a party, but when he came out, the car was gone. March 15, 9:09 p.m. A person called to report that a 15-year-old subject came into their house, pushed their brother and then began checking rooms. March 16, 12:22 a.m. A person called to report that their white Crown Victoria was stolen while it was parked on Sand Creek Road. March 16, 3:50 a.m. Authorities received a report that a big rig truck had its window broken while it was parked on Shady Willow Lane. March 16, 12:55 p.m. A domestic disturbance of the peace was reported on Dainty Avenue. March 16, 4:11 p.m. A woman called to report that someone had accessed her EBT card and taken $300. March 16, 4:13 p.m. Authorities received a report of petty theft on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person said two subjects walked out of a business with items they had taken. March 16, 5:01 p.m. Subjects ran out the emergency exit of a business on Lone Tree Way with items they had taken. March 16, 6:38 p.m. ConFire required help at urgent care with an uncooperative female. March 16, 8:04 p.m. Authorities received a report that one subject made unspecified threats to another person on Macadamia Court. March 16, 10:27 p.m. An intoxicated male refused to leave a property on West Country Club Drive. March 16, 11:15 p.m. Suspicious circum-
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KNIGHTSEN March 4 Trespassing was reported on the 5700 block of Sellers Avenue. March 10 Petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 8400 block of Byron Highway. March 11 Trespassing was reported on the 2400 block of Tule Lane. March 17 A commitment for mental illness was made on the 4300 block Knightsen Avenue. March 30 Suspicious circumstances were reported near the intersection of Delta Road and Knightsen Avenue.
DISCOVERY BAY March 1 An auto burglary was reported on the 3500 block of Sailboat Drive. March 4 Property was found on the 500 block of Discovery Bay Boulevard. March 4 Petty theft was reported on the 3600 block of Yacht Drive. March 5 A warrant arrest was made on the 14800 block of State Route 4 and the 3600 block of Yacht Drive. March 6 Authorities received a report that stolen property was received on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 6 A warrant arrest was made on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 7 A mentally ill commitment was made on the 1400 block of Clubhouse Drive. March 8 An individual in possession of dangerous drugs was reported on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 9 A violation of probation was reported near Clipper Drive and Cove Place. March 10 Criminal threats were made on the 1700 block of Anchorage Way. March 10 A violation of probation was reported near Bixler Road and Regatta Drive. March 11 Property was found on the
14800 block of State Route 4. March 11 Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 12 Fraudulent access of computer data was reported on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 12 Identity theft was reported on the 500 block of Hawthorne Court. March 12 Death with an unknown cause was reported on the 1200 block of Marina Circle. March 13 A vehicle was towed near Driftwood Place and Driftwood Court. March 13 A violation of probation was reported near Bixler Road and Denali Drive. March 14 A counterfeit bill was reported near Regatta Drive and State Route 4. March 16 A non-criminal death was reported on the 4300 block of Monterey Court. March 17 A mentally ill commitment was made on the 5200 block of Fern Ridge Circle. March 18 A commercial burglary was reported on the 2400 block of Discovery Bay Boulevard. March 18 Violation of custody was reported on the 2000 block of Montauk Court. March 19 Petty theft was reported on the 1800 block of Dolphin Place. March 23 Shoplifting was reported on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 24 Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 26 Domestic battery was reported on the 2200 block of Biscay Court. March 27 Domestic battery was reported on the 14800 block of State Route 4. March 31 A mentally ill commitment was made on the 200 block of Cumberland Way. March 31 Domestic battery was reported on the 2500 block of Foghorn Way.
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Cheer program focuses on path forward by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
As the Antioch-based Prodigy Elite All-Stars look back on a successful first season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, the cheer program is also looking forward to brighter days ahead, when it can return to the stage. The three-team organization, which also offers tumbling classes, took in 11 competition achievements before the March shelter-in-place order halted its season and prompted the center to temporarily close. “I was very proud of them,” said Janet Castonguay, the organization’s owner. The group of about 40 youth cheerleaders, ages 5 to 15, are now left wondering what might have been. Pandemic restrictions canceled a number of elite events, including a regional competition in Stockton, Nationals at Disneyland, the U.S. Finals in Las Vegas and a Florida event. But instead of dwelling on the past, cheerleaders and coaches alike are pinning their hopes on a thunderous return, whenever conditions allow. “I love being at Prodigy, because they have helped me grow, not only as a cheerleader but as a person,” said Ava, a cheerleader. “Everyone at Prodigy is so loving and caring. I love being there.” Janet launched the first-year organization as a conduit for her cheer passion and a safe and constructive outlet for youth, ages 5 to 18. With a focus on family, proper training and success in cheering and life, the group
Antioch-based Prodigy Elite All-Stars, seen here earlier this season, racked up 11 competition awards before temporarily closing amid the shelter-inplace order.
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immediately flourished. In its first year, it garnered one grand championship award, three first-place honors, three level titles, a third-place finish and program, and sportsmanship and Ka Mahalo awards. But more important than the awards were the critical training steps the squads learned along the way, which will enable continued success, Castonguay said. The program emphasizes discipline, dedication, teamwork and confidencebuilding. “Some of them couldn’t even run half a mile when they started,” Castonguay said.
“Watching them transform, watching them do what they love to do, really excites me.” Cheerleaders and their parents said this week they can’t wait for a return to action. “(Coach) Kasey has taught my daughter most of her tumbling skills and has helped her get over a tumbling mental block that she had when she was younger,” said parent Lisa Ramos Johnson. “Janet is everyone’s mother. She has the biggest heart and cares for everyone she comes in contact with.” Fellow parent Tiffany Engeldinger Marshall agrees. “My daughter really enjoyed Coach
Kasey’s attention to detail,” she said. “She trained them to get their skills perfect.” Team officials are eying a May return to activity, if shelter-in-place regulations have been relaxed. Ordinarily, the business at 1785 Vineyard Drive in Antioch hosts tumbling and all-star cheer programs five days a week. An open gym is also held on Friday nights for both organization and nonorganization members. Cheer teams compete in at least six in-state competitions during the season. For more information on the group, visit www.prodigyeliteallstars.com or https:// www.facebook.com/ProdigyEliteAllStars.
Diving into Press archives: A look at sports history The Press continues its look at the archived athletic moments and feats that frame history and provide much-needed sports action during this pandemic-induced stoppage of play. 2019 The Heritage baseball team scored four runs in the top of the sixth to break a 1-1 tie and defeat Liberty 5-1. Heritage sat atop the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) standings at the time, boasting an 11-4 mark, including 4-0 record in league play. 2018 The Heritage boys’ golf team was riding a 27-match winning streak against BVAL competitors, dating back to 2016.
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in the middle school division and defended its title for the fifth time at the state National Archery in the Schools Program tournament. Jonathan Mattes took the top spot for the boys, and Trishaal Kumar finished second. In the girls’ division, Kaiya Rose finished second and Sophia Segura third. Jonathan and Trishaal also ranked second and third overall at the tournament, which included elementary, middle and high school divisions. 2016 Fresh off its first appearance in the North Coast Section playoffs in eight years, the Antioch boys’ volleyball team sat undefeated, with Pittsburg at the top of the league standings. The team was led by Josh Johns,
Jordan LaBier and Jake Perkey. 2015 The Black Diamond All Stars cheer squads performed admirably at the Hit Cheer and Dance competition in Santa Cruz. The Black Diamond girls won five national titles while competing against teams from all around. 2014 Heritage senior Shon Briggs signed his letter of intent to play for Casper Junior College in Wyoming. Briggs was as one of the greatest athletes in Heritage’s history. He left the Patriots as the all-time leader in points and rebounds in varsity basketball, and he now plays professional basketball overseas.
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“We have great golfers who work hard at their game,” said Heritage head coach Dave Fogelstrom at the time. The Freedom softball team also exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, en route to a 10-3 victory over Heritage. Ashlie Livermore drove in four runs to lead Freedom, while Mackenzie Nelson, Allyson Ferreira, Allyson McBroom, and Kalissa Heihn had two hits each. Vanessa Strong struck out nine batters during the complete game victory. Michaela Farr had three hits to pace the Patriots’ lineup. 2017 Excelsior Middle School won first place
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Heritage softball player named to premier watch list Heritage senior softball infielder Savanah Whatley has been named to the Premier Girls Fastpitch High School All-American Game watch list. The first-year Patriot, a University of Utah commit, was a force for Archbishop Mitty last season as the West Catholic Athletic League co-MVP, batting .544 with 43 hits, 26 RBI, 26 runs and a .565 on-base percentage, according to Maxpreps.com. Her season was cut short this year after only two games due to the coronavirus pandemic. She is currently ranked the No. 54 recruit in the country by Extra Inning Softball, according to a University of Utah news release. Prior to playing for Archbishop Mitty, she hit .600 as a member of the Berean Christian High School team as a junior and hit .478 with 34 runs as a Berean Christian freshman. “She loves to train to be great at her trade,” said Amy Hogue, University of Utah head coach. “She is someone who I have no doubt will put the time in to make sure she succeeds on and off the field. She is a middle infielder with good hands and a strong arm.
She bats from the left side and has great control.” Whatley currently has a 3.4 GPA, enjoys chemistry and math and aims to become a pediatric nurse, according to the news release. The Premier Girls Fastpitch High School All-American Game rosters are expected to be announced on June 1. For more information, or to view the nationwide watch list, visit https://bit. ly/2K8onJp.
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Tanya Christenson recently received the Soroptimist International of the Delta’s Live Your Dream: Training and Education Award. Seen here with her children, she accepted the award from quarantine after the awards ceremony event set for April 21 was canceled due to COVID-19.
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Celebrating students while in quarantine After its awards evening set for April 21 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Soroptimist International of the Delta (SI of the Delta) found an alternative way to recognize one aspiring student. Tanya Christenson, who is enrolled as an undergraduate at Cal State East Bay and working online to complete her degree in sociology, received the Live Your
Dream: Training and Education Award from quarantine, as presented by chairs Kathi Reed and Kathi Regan. The award was created to assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Christenson hopes to become an advocate for children suffering from neglect and abuse.
Oct. 20, 1924 – April 9, 2020 Jack King passed away peacefully on April 9, after a lengthy illness. Jack was born in Akron, Colorado, and later lived in Oklahoma and Washington state. He graduated from Bremerton High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and trained to be a pilot. But when the Air Corps decided they did not need any more pilots, he retrained as a radio operator. He shipped out to China where he ran a communications base until the end of the war. Upon returning home, he attended UC Berkeley, where he met the love of his life, Joyce. They married in 1948, and he graduated in 1949 with a major in journalism. Jack and Joyce moved to Lafayette in 1953 and raised two daughters. They lived in the same home for 60 years, surrounded by wonderful, longtime neighbors. Jack worked at UC Berkeley in publications, ultimately spending 30 years in various roles. He retired as the director of publications for all nine campuses within the University of California system. After retirement, he returned to work in the private sector — again in publications — working for KP Graphics in Oakland. Jack was an athlete throughout his life. He played baseball in high school and played fast-pitch softball most of his adult life, staying active in a senior league well into his 80s. He also played handball and enjoyed running, backpacking, fishing and, in later years, golf. He played classical and folk guitar and often played accompaniment for song fests with family and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Joyce; his sister, Dee; and his brothers, Don and Duane. He is survived by his loving daughters, Judy and Shelley, and their husbands, DeWitt Garlock and Ed Daley; and devoted grandchildren, Ben Garlock, Bonnie Mather and her husband Travis; and his adoring great-granddaughter, Harper. No service will be held. The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice of Walnut Creek for their care and support. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to vitascommunityconnection.org, designation East Bay. Jack was a true gentleman, honest, generous, compassionate and always cheerful. Once he was your friend, he was a friend for life. He will be greatly missed.
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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael Nimis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 11, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 3/11/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 82204 Publish dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3811 Armstrong Court, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 034-290-068 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 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: $ 360,123.20. 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. 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 OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this 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 (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2013-28437. 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: April 7, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 030477 82345 Publish Dates: April 10, 17, 24, 2020.
ORDINANCE 1014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.725 OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE (“AFFORDABLE HOUSING”). THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of April 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Bryant, Rarey, Rodriguez, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82371 Publish Dates: April 17, 2020.
LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001376 The name of the business(es): Diablo Valley Property Management Located at: 2222 Second Street, Suite 5 In: Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby registered by the following owner: Diablo Valley Property Services Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 26, 2015. Signature of registrant: Judith Pipkin - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2020 by Deputy J GRAFF Expires March 2, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82192 Publish dates: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001391The name of the business: anahata Located at: 238 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Taunya Moore. 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: Taunya Moore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on:
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001547 The name of the business: SB Hauling & Tree Services Located at: 148 Trent Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bryan Williamson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/10/20. Signature of registrant: Bryan Williamson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2020 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 3/10/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82194 Publish dates: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001654 The name of the business: RynoTek Located at: 8137 Westport Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ryan Dylan Shilling. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/3/2020. Signature of registrant: Ryan Dylan Shilling. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2020 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82302 Publish dates: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001661 The name of the business: Atrium Hospice Located at: 144 Continente Ave. Ste 130 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Atrium Hospice LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Febe F. Kopiko Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 16, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 3/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82250 Publish dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001695 The name of the business: Real-Vest Realtors Located at: 1530 Trawler St. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rich Baltzer. 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: Rich Baltzer.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 24, 2020 by Deputy L Barajas
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jessica Kate Nerison-Suto SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jessica Kate Nerison-Suto CASE NUMBER: N20-0531 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jessica Kate Nerison-Suto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jessica Kate NerisonSuto to Proposed Name: Jessica Kate Suto. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/14/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/13/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 82195 Publish Dates: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001553 The name of the business: Pantle Voice Studio Located at: 3920 Empire Avenue In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carl Eli Pantle. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/9/2020. Signature of registrant: Carl Eli Pantle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2020 by Deputy C Carcia Expires 3/10/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 82203 Publish dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001584 The name of the business(es): 1. Apex Notary Services 2. Apex Mobile Notary Located at: 1219 Sierra Trail Rd. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Nimis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28437 A.P.N.:034-290-068 Property Address: 3811 Armstrong Court, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), 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 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/13/2005. 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: TOMMY G.COOPER and DONNA G. COOPER Husband and Wife and TABITHA COOPER A Single Woman, All as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 07/22/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0270810-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/01/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: AUCTION.COM ROOM PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 360,123.20 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mobilehome, registered to BEVERLI COOLEY and described as a 1962 PARAMOUNT mobilehome, Decal Number AAJ5683, Serial Numbers N551CKS18954, Label/Insignia Numbers 12483, and stored on property within the Eagle City MHP, at 2333 Main Street, Oakley, County of Contra Costa, California 94561 (specifically the space designated as 28 Otsego within the park), will be sold by auction at Eagle City MHP, at 2333 Main Street, Oakley, County of Contra Costa, California 94561 (specifically the space designated as 28 Otsego within the park), on May 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., and such succeeding sales days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sales will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. This sale is conducted on a cash or certified fund basis only (cash, cashier’s check or traveler’s checks only). Personal checks and/or business checks are not acceptable. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. No exceptions. The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. This sale is under the authority of California Civil Code 798.56a and Commercial Code 7210. Unless a written waiver is received from park management, the mobilehome and contents must be removed from the park within 10 days. The buyer will have no right to the space after the home is removed. DATED: April 13, 2020 Joseph W. Carroll 610 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 443-9000 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 82357 Publish Dates: April 17, 24, 2020.
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is an airborne virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, “Current data suggest person-to-person transmission most commonly happens during close exposure to a person infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, primarily via respiratory droplets produced when the infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Droplets can land in the mouths, noses, or eyes of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs of those within close proximity.” Anecdotal evidence of airborne transmission first appeared, as reported by CNN and other news sources, when 45 members of a Washington state choir became sick with COVID-19 after a March 10 rehearsal attended by 60 choir members. Of those infected, two died from the disease. An April 2 story by Dyani Lewis that appeared on the website Nature.com said that there is growing evidence that COVID-19 is airborne, but it could take years and cost lives before it is
absolutely proven. “In the mind of scientists working on this, there’s absolutely no doubt that the virus spreads in the air,” said Lidia Morawska, an aerosol scientist at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. “This is a no-brainer.” An airborne disease requires a more stringent protocol to protect both health care workers and patients, and part of this protocol is the use of an N95 respirator. The spread of a droplet-based disease can be controlled with a surgical mask. CDC states that any cloth face covering that is not certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a surgical mask is not considered PPE as their ability to protect the wearer is unproven. “No nurse should be begging for a mask, an N95,” said a registered nurse who works on a COVID unit and asked to remain anonymous. “We insist that if we’re already taking care of somebody who’s PUI or COVID, we should be provided an N95. But with my employer, the patient should have a highrisk procedure before you are provided one. You have to take care of that N95 if you get lucky to get one, because you’re going to have to use it your entire shift. Now they’ve locked up those PPEs.” To further complicate the matter, direction provided by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) states, “In nonemergency conditions, covered employers must provide and ensure use of NIOSH certified respirators to all employees occupationally exposed to novel pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2.” However, in light of supply shortages and anticipated patient surges, Cal OSHA allows surgical masks to be substituted for N95 respirators during low-hazard patient contact. Despite this direction from both the CDC and Cal OSHA, Rizo said that, with few exceptions, neither N95 respirators nor surgical masks are being provided to nurses. “They don’t even want to give you a droplet mask,” she said. “All they’re passing out is this blue mask, which is not even a droplet precaution mask. I don’t know what the purpose of the mask is because it doesn’t protect you from anything ...We have people being put at risk, and nobody seems to care.
That’s where my frustration comes in.” Rizo’s assertion was echoed by another registered nurse in a different unit, but at the same hospital. “Anytime that a nurse steps up and says, ‘I need an N95,’ all we get is a blue mask. It used to be a surgical mask, which is yellow,” said Mary Cudney. “They’re saying the yellow mask is all they need for COVID, which is wrong. They want us to wear this blue, flimsy mask, which is the bottom of the bottom. On the other hand, they have the doctors and security walk around in surgical masks.” Representatives of two East County hospitals were made aware of these assertions and asked to comment on their PPE policies. After multiple requests, Kaiser Permanente Antioch did not respond. A spokesperson from Sutter Delta, also in Antioch, did provide a comment. “Our commitment to keeping our patients and health care workers safe never changes,” said a Sutter Delta spokesperson in an email to The Press. “We have implemented several strategies to reduce risk of exposure for patients and our workforce based on CDC guidelines and industry best practices. These efforts include separating suspected and positive COVID-19 patients from other patients, mandatory temperature screening at all Sutter Health sites, and providing daily masks for employees in clinical environments and N95 masks for employees caring for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients.” Recognizing the hazards proliferated by PPE shortages, Gov. Gavin Newsom made resolving those shortages one of the preconditions that must be met before restrictions of the stay-at-home order can begin to loosen. In the meantime, Rizo, like other nurses, is depending on donated N95 respirators. “We’re just hoping for the best,” Rizo said. “We are trying to be very vigilant so that we don’t get sick. It’s almost like playing Russian roulette.” To donate unused N95 respirators, visit @savingnurses on Instagram. For more information, visit: Cal OSHA at www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc. gov, the California Department of Public Health at www.cdph.ca.gov and Contra Costa Health Service at www.cchealth.org.
pied prior to sale, and his agents are undergoing daily trainings to learn how to do their jobs during this time. “It’s a tough go as far as showing and selling properties,” he said. “We’re offering virtual tours, but before, it was up to the agent in terms of how far they wanted to go with the marketing. Now it’s almost mandatory, where you have to do some type of virtual tour.” The team at Intero has still managed to sell homes during the crisis, though some were already pending when the shelter-in-place was announced March 19. Hogge projects the true economic effect of the closure will be seen in the weeks to come. On April 8, the California Association of Realtors (CAR) provided an update in relation to COVID-19 and its impact on the market. “Most major regions in California saw the number of homes enter the
escrow process fall by more than 10% from the week before except the Central Valley where pending sales fell 5.8%,” wrote the CAR report. “Clearly, the effects of shelter-in-place on consumer and business spending, coupled with the rising job losses have reduced the ability for Californians to move forward with a home purchase. This suggests that closed sales will likely remain depressed for the next 30 to 45 days as current pendings form the pipeline of closed sales in coming months.” Regarding the advisory list issued by the CISA, Krebs further noted all decisions should appropriately balance public safety and the continued delivery of essential services. “While this advisory list is meant to help public officials and employers identify essential work functions, it allows for the reality that some workers engaged in activity determined to be es-
sential may be unable to perform those functions because of health-related concerns,” Krebs said. “CISA will continue to work with our partners in the critical infrastructure community to update this advisory list if necessary as the nation’s response to COVID-19 evolves.” Hogge said he and his team are placing the advisory and all related safety standards at the forefront of their business practices. “We have to follow the rules and we have to do it right,” Hogge said. “It’s hard but we are 100% rule-followers, so we’re cleaning up after ourselves, making sure everyone’s wearing gloves. I think with real estate overall, it’s still moving — we’re still doing business even in these conditions. I want everyone to stay positive. There’s help out there.” To read the full CISA advisory, visit https://bit.ly/2wJin6K.
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fter weeks of following the statewide shelter-in-place orders, spring weather is bringing families out for walks. Seen here in a photo taken last summer, the Delta Quilters will add a bit of colorful cheer for those walks. Members plan to display quilts in their front yards on Saturday, April 18, for those out for a walk to enjoy. For a list of addresses at which quilts will be displayed, visit the Delta Quilters Guild Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/deltaquilters.
Nurses from page 1 get it that we’re health care providers. But we didn’t sign up for this — to be thrown into the front line without any type of PPE.” The discussion about PPE and the appropriate type of mask is complicated by a relative lack of consensus regarding how SARS-CoV-2, the particular strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is transmitted from one person to another, and the language surrounding this discussion can get confusing. At the center of the matter is whether the novel coronavirus is airborne or transmitted by droplets. Droplets are larger and heavier and can only travel a few feet from an infected person, hence the 6-foot social distancing guideline that is touted at every opportunity. A virus-laden aerosol is smaller, can linger in the air longer and travel farther than a droplet. The PPE protocol is different for droplets and aerosols, and at this time, there appears to be no definitive answer as to whether or not SARS-CoV-2
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