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City manager Gus Vina to retire at the end of the year by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Brentwood City Manager Gus Vina plans to retire at the end of the year, after a 39-yearlong public service career – the last five for the city. But he’ll still have plenty to do. Vina recently stated that he’s compiled a list of 40 aspirations to achieve after leaving, and he plans to check them off one-by-one. “These are not little things like ‘go read a book,’” said Vina, whose career has also included stints with the state and cities of Sacramento, Stockton and Encinitas. “I have about 40 things on a list. I am going to start picking one at a time and having a little fun.” Crossing off his retirement pursuits will resemble Vina’s Brentwood working life, wherein he frequently checked off projects that moved the city forward. Under Vina’s leadership, Brentwood established its own police dispatch center, built a new library, constructed a new municipal service center, updated its parks master plan, crafted a development plan for a key piece of real estate in the northwest portion of the city and ushered
VINA in a variety of other changes, with – as Vina asserts – plenty of help from city employees and the council’s vision. “Gus has been an extraordinary fit for the
city,” said Mayor Bob Taylor, who confirmed a recruitment effort to find Vina’s replacement is ongoing. “He’s kept us on track and the city is still in good financial shape. All is good with him. I am going to be sad to see him leave.” The city’s next manager will step into the role that Vina considered the best of his career, a byproduct of residents’ sincere interest in the city’s quality of life, and a progressive council that’s willing to continually craft two-year strategic plans to maintain the organization’s focus on the council’s highest priorities — a tool Vina spearheaded upon his Brentwood arrival in 2015. “(The job) was not what I expected it to be,” Vina said. “It was so much better. It’s clearly the best assignment I have had in my career.” Although Vina has announced his retirement, he still has unfinished city goals. In fact, his office whiteboard is full with lists of projects in various stages of completion. He can’t finish them all, but in his remaining four months, he plans to cross off a few more, including setting up one more two-year strategic plan in October, see Vina page 22A
State reconsiders changes in Franks Tract by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
More than 100 people crowded into Scout Hall on Bethel Island last week as the California Division of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) held a meeting to collect public input on efforts to make changes to nearby Franks Tract. Just over a year ago, CDFW presented the final draft of the Franks Tract Futures Feasibility Study to the Delta Stewardship Council. The study concluded that the project to modify Franks Tract — as it was envisioned at the time — was viable, but local opposition to the plan has prompted a return to the drawing board. “We are pretty much starting from scratch,” said Brett Milligan,
associate professor of landscape architecture for the University of California, Davis, who is serving as a consultant on CDFW’s initiative. “We are starting over on our alternatives, and that’s based on the feedback we got through the feasibility study, where there was an initial plan that was very good at meeting the ecological, technical and water-quality performance criteria. But that was before people were really aware of the local interests such as the many marinas, the recreational economy there and so forth.” The initial objectives of the restoration project were to: improve habitat for the Delta smelt, reduce saltwater intrusion into the see Franks Tract page 22A
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With Franks Tract in the background, boaters motor down Piper Slough as the San Joaquin Yacht Club held the Opening Day Parade on Bethel Island this past spring. The California Division of Fish and Wildlife hosted a meeting last week seeking public input on potential changes to Franks Tract.
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New gas station plans OK’d by Chris Campos Correspondent
The Brentwood Planning Commission approved design plans for two new gas station convenience stores with car washes and tabled a third, Tuesday night, July 16. The first approval is for a project at the corner of Brentwood Boulevard and East Sand Creek Drive. It will contain a 3,844-square-foot 7-Eleven retail store, gas station and a 3,421-square-foot Quick Quack Car Wash. The 2.65-acre site is in the Sciortino Ranch development. The gas station and retail store would be open 24 hours daily. No one from the community appeared at the meeting to object to the project. Commissioner Emily Cross praised the car wash facility’s “environmentally-friendly” practices. The 3-0 vote also drew the support of commissioner Seana Fippin and chairperson Dirk Zeigler. Commissioner Cyndi Hankins was absent and former
commissioner John Fink recently resigned. The other project approved is an Arco AM/PM gas station and convenience store with a car wash. The retail store will be 3,367-square-foot building on a 2.2-acre site at 6970 Brentwood Blvd. This project had previously been approved by the commission in 2018, but the updated project before the commission had relocated and expanded the original car wash plan. Details in the plans included a 10 p.m. closure for the car wash and other restrictions on noise and light. No one from the community appeared at the hearing to file any objections to the project. The proposal passed by a 3-0 vote. The third proposal before the commission was for a Rotten Robbie gas station and convenience store with car wash at the intersection of Lone Tree Way and Fairview Avenue. The 2.46-acre site combines two parcels. This project, however, did draw the objections of several local residents during the public hearing portion.
Tom Robinson, CEO of Robinson Oil — a 34-store chain based in Santa Clara — appeared before the commission to lobby for its approval and to answer commissioners’ questions. Led by Lucia Albers, a retired local farmer, several representatives of a nearby car wash raised objections to the Rotten Robbie project, stating the competition could harm their business and threaten local jobs. Zeigler said the commission can only decide on the design and the project’s general plan applications, not potential impact on the local market. But the expressed public concerns led to some hesitation on the part of Cross and Fippin. After some consultation with staff about how much public notice was given regarding the project, the commissioners voted to continue the item to the Aug. 20 meeting. For more information and to see the full meeting, visit http://bit.ly/thepress_ planning_commission. To comment, visit thepress.net.
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New fire station may be built in Brentwood by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The City of Brentwood and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District have taken preliminary steps to build a new fire station and district administration building in the city, although funding to staff the station with emergency responders remains elusive. The Brentwood City Council and fire board have signed off on plans for city staff to initiate a request for architectural services to identify design options and estimate the costs of the station and associated center on 5.39 acres of city-owned land on Grant Street and Empire Avenue. Fire Chief Brian Helmick said, currently, the district can staff only three stations but is in the process of determining how to address funding issues. “This is the start to increasing our infrastructure,” Helmick said. “The reason we are doing it now — it’s the district’s perspective, and I believe the cities agree — is that we do not want to wait to build once the revenues come, because there will be a year and a half to two-year lag time to be able to have that infrastructure there for them.” If the project moves forward as expected, its anticipated city impact fees — collected from developers — will be used to cover the station construction costs, with the district covering the additional administrative building component from its own past impact fees and available one-time funds. The fire station would presumably be built
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A new fire station and district administration building may be built in Brentwood on city-owned land on Grant Street and Empire Avenue. to industry standards, but the scope of the additional administrative building would be dictated by cost, Helmick said, noting that it could initially be a temporary structure if a full brickand-mortar building is cost prohibitive. Regardless, the buildings will not sit empty, Helmick said. The district’s administrative personnel, command, fire prevention and others, all currently situated in rented areas in Brentwood City Hall, have outgrown that space to the point all rooms in a station currently being
built in Oakley will also be filled with staff until additional first responders can be hired. “We need a permanent administration building,” Helmick said. The city’s general plan designation for the proposed land will need to be changed from “park” to “public facility” to accommodate the proposed future buildings, but city leaders have given the OK to begin that process as well. Brentwood currently has more than 90 parks, and that number will grow into the triple digits soon, Brentwood City Manager
Gus Vina said. “I have never had a single one of our residents approach me and ask me for more parks, but I have had almost all of them beg me for more fire protection,” said Brentwood Vice Mayor Joel Bryant. “I think it’s pretty clear what our community is asking for.” The collaborative plan grew amid discussions between the city council’s Fire and Medical Services Ad Hoc Committee — launched last year to work on implementation of various fire service initiatives — and the district’s Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee. Vina confirmed that the district and city are also in ongoing discussions about rolling out two-person rescue squads, comprised of a firefighter and EMT or paramedic, to increase resources across the entire district. Early plans calls for future development to pay for the squads and, in time, transition them into full engines. “We are going to be looking at developers, saying, ‘Hey, part of the cost of development, given the problem, is that you have to mitigate the fire and medical issue,’” Vina said. “There are many ways to pay for it, from the developers’ perspective.” The plan’s request for architectural services is expected to be completed in about a month. The general plan amendment cannot be approved until it is formally presented to the planning commission and city council and undergoes environmental review. For more information on the proposed plan, see packet page 35 at bit.ly/ Futurestation.
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State invests millions to help eradicate nutria by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer
California has a rodent problem that is now threatening the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and the California Division of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently received more than $10 million to help eliminate the problem, before it’s too late. The rodent in question is the nutria, a 20-pound, semi-aquatic, invasive species native to South America that mysteriously reappeared in state waterways after an absence of more than 40 years. With a staggering rate of reproduction and a prodigious appetite, nutria behavior threatens the infrastructure of agriculture, waterdelivery mechanisms and the protections afforded by the state’s system of levees. “Nutria pose a unique threat here in this state,” said Peter Tira, CDFW public information officer. “First and foremost, they’re really a public safety threat. That’s the most concern for everybody. They live in colonies and they dig these destructive burrows into levees and dams and canals, which has the potential to weaken the state’s entire water structure, starting here in the Delta.” Using funds made available by Proposition 1 — also known as the Water Qual-
ity, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 — the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (SSJDC) awarded CDFW a grant of $8.5 million to assist in the eradication of nutria from the state’s landscape. This follows an earlier $1.2 million award from the group to CDFW. Governor Newsom’s recently approved budget provides another $1.9 million, and promises $1.6 million in ongoing funding for the effort. “The science behind invasive species control strongly suggests that early responses after detection is the most effective and, honestly, most economical, way of controlling newly detected invasive species,” explained Aaron Haiman, environmental scientist for the SSJDC. “If a new population gets established and becomes numerous, it is difficult, expensive and possibly even impossible to completely remove them from a habitat or landscape. With nutria being detected recently in California, we’re in that early stage. It makes sense that if we’re going to do something about them, (we should) do it now.” The funding will allow CDFW to hire staff who will focus on the effort to eradicate nutria. It will also support the surveillance of waterways and wetlands suitable for nutria, the use of sterilized “Judas”
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Meeting called on impacts of ULL proposal by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The Brentwood City Council has scheduled a special meeting for July 25 to hear an independent report on the impacts of a proposed urban limit line (ULL) expansion initiative that could usher in a large residential development. The proposed measure — spearheaded by a group of local developers including longtime Brentwood farmer and developer Ron Nunn — would move the mark at which urban development must stop, clearing the way for a proposed 815-acre project of up to 2,400 residential units (at least 80% age-restricted, active adult-specific), with other elements, situated north of Balfour Road, east of Deer Valley Road and west of the Shadow Lakes and Brentwood Hills neighborhoods. The analysis will reveal the proposal’s possible effects on such things as emergency responders, schools, land use, housing availability, employment, infrastructure funding, open space and traffic. But it can’t halt the measure from being sent to voters, since the development group collected more than the required 3,500 verified resident signatures qualifying the measure for the ballot. After hearing the report, the council will decide only whether the measure will appear on a ballot later this year or will wait until 2020. “The signatures have been gathered and verified to put the initiative in front of the voters,” said City Manager Gus Vina, “so the council does not have an option of not sending it to the voters.”
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A special meeting has been scheduled for July 25 by the Brentwood City Council, to hear a report on the possible impacts associated with moving the urban limit line. The council ordered the report in late June after a number of project opponents stepped forward expressing concern about the measure’s possible detriment to the community’s traffic, emergency responders, schools and the environment at large. Kathy Griffin, who has spearheaded a community action group opposing the proposal, said this week the group plans to speak up at the meeting to encourage the council to send the measure to the 2020 ballot, giving residents time to fully digest the proposal and its ramifications. Aside from not knowing how long the public will be able to view the impact report,
Griffin said, a separate environmental impact report — a portion of which will analyze the proposal’s potential effects on the area’s population and housing, public services, traffic, utilities, service systems and many other components — has not yet been released. Additionally, she said the proposed initiative could alter future zoning, general plan and municipal code regulations. “I don’t think people realize their 193page initiative is not the one paragraph you are going to see on the ballot,” she said. “It’s 193 pages, and it changes Brentwood law. It locks out any decision making by Brentwood residents and city management if it’s voted into law.” Development group members have said they feel the project will address community concerns and benefit the area. The group has said it plans to meet with the fire district to address the agency’s obvious resource shortage that could be further strained with new development. The district’s three current stations cover 249 square miles and an estimated 119,000 residents. Project plans also call for several roadway improvements, including extending American Avenue — which currently terminates in front of Adams Middle School — to form an additional intersection with Balfour Road; widening Balfour Road from near its intersection with American Avenue to the southwestern corner of the project site; and making several safety improvements to Deer Valley Road. The development group has also asserted that the project construction would generate lo-
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Nutria from page 5A ways in a number of states. We eradicated them once in California, but they started showing up again a few years ago in counties east of the Delta. Now they are beginning to show up in the Delta. This makes eradication efforts urgent.” The introduction of nutria to California followed a pattern similar to their introduction in other environments across the U.S. and the world. They first were brought to the state in 1899 as part of a fur farming scheme in Los Angeles County. “(By) the mid-1900s there were nutria farms throughout California,” said Tira. “They were licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Nutria fur never really took off, quite frankly. It’s a rodent fur, a little bit coarser than mammal fur like a mink or a beaver. It’s a bit of a boondoggle, really. People made money selling nutria to people who wanted to farm them, but the fur never took off.” As the viability of nutria farming collapsed, the rodents were released or escaped into the wild. With no natural predators in California, an extensive network of waterways and favorable weather conditions, nutria were free to eat and reproduce with little interruption. The state declared the nutria eradicated in the 1970s, though no records exist that explain how the eradication was achieved. None were observed until March 2017 when a pregnant female was captured in a beaver trap in Merced County. Since then, more than
600 have been caught in Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, San Joaquin and Fresno counties. There are two possible scenarios to explain the reappearance of nutria in California. The first is that some remnant colony existed and somehow escaped notice for four decades, though Tira said that scenario was unlikely. The other scenario is that they were intentionally or accidentally reintroduced to the environment. There are large populations of nutria in Washington and Oregon, but natural barriers like mountain ranges make their migration here all but impossible. Tira also said the state is considering doing genetic testing in an attempt to determine where the animals originated, though he also admitted that doing so would not contribute to the eradication effort. Distinguishing a nutria in the wild from other native animals like beavers, muskrats, otters or mink can be challenging, even to the trained observer. Under California law, it is only legal to kill nutria if you are a landowner or are employed by a land owner who has nutria on their property. There is no hunting program in place and there is no bounty offered in California for nutria. The CDFW asks that if someone observes or has found potential signs of nutria, they should attempt to take pictures and report it via their website www.wildlife.ca.gov/ Conservation/Invasives/Report, or by calling 866-440-9530. For more information on nutria, visit http://bit.ly/thepress_nutria.
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A fast-moving fire sparked by a man working with a power tool damaged multiple structures and vehicles at a residence on the 3500 block of Knightsen Avenue in Knightsen Tuesday evening, July 16. “Definitely on a day like today, with the dry grasses, the low humidity and the wind driven through the area – an area surrounded by grassland – it’s not the smartest decision this gentleman made,” said East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Fire Marshal Steve Aubert. ECCFPD firefighters were joined by crews from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire as they battled the flames for nearly an hour before the blaze was brought under control. Live utility wires damaged by the fire fell across the incident scene and remained live for more than an hour before PG&E crews arrived to shut the power off. Aubert said that the hazard impeded firefighting operations. “The live wires did drop very early on,” said Aubert. “Immediately, that becomes a safety hazard to our crews. We do make a notification to avoid that area. That’s where it causes us to do a defensive operation at that point in time. We don’t want any of our firefighters going in there
and having an accidental electric shock.” Weather conditions contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, and flames damaged a home, outbuildings and a tractor-trailer rig. Occupants of the home were hurriedly evacuated without injury. Firefighters contained the flames to the home’s garage, but the remainder of the structure suffered smoke and water damage. “Even from the initial reports, it started off small and spread very quickly due to the nature of the wind that was blowing it,” said Aubert. “With all the dry grass, it went straight into the trees and spread from there.” By the time firefighters arrived on scene, the fire had already crossed Knightsen Avenue and threatened a second home. A crew managed to stop the fire just as it reached the exterior of the home, and it escaped damage. Oakley police were forced to drag the man — who was later identified as having caused the fire — from the scene, as he refused to evacuate. The man was detained by police, but as of press time, it’s unknown whether any charges were filed. Traffic on Knightsen Avenue was stopped in both directions while operations were active. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported during the incident. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia
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October 31, 1935 – June 25, 2019 Iris Betty passed away on June 25, 2019. She will be remembered for her kindness to all and her zest for life. Iris was born in Johnston, Scotland (1935) to Elizabeth & Louis Louttit. Shortly after her marriage, the family moved to the United States to pursue a better life and endless opportunity; living in Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin, then finally moving to California. Iris spent many years as an administrative assistant in Danville, prior to moving to Brentwood, where she has lived the last 20+ years. Her true passion was raising her four children whom she is survived by: Greg (Wendy), Pam, Bruce (Lori) and Stuart, and her 5 grandchildren: David, Michael, Megan, Rebecca and Sean. Iris had a love for life that was matched by few. She could be found spending time with her friends, family, tennis groups or her beloved dogs. She also loved spending time in Carmel and Lake Tahoe. She had a large social circle and will be missed dearly by all those she touched through her 83 years of life. We will celebrate her life July 21, 1 p.m. at Sweeney’s Restaurant in Brentwood. The family requests donations be made to American Heart Association or Shepherd’s Gate in Brentwood.
April 22, 1963 - July 2, 2019 Tara Tayler Rodarte, age 56, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born April 22, 1963 in Pueblo, Colorado to Lee and Marci (Huskin) James and was the youngest of two children. In 1965, her family moved to San Jose. As a child and young adult, she loved to sing, dance and take part in plays. She was also on the cheerleading squad at Oak Grove High School, where she graduated in 1981. She married John Rodarte on December 31, 1993, and then moved to Brentwood to raise their family in 1996. Tara was a writer extraordinaire. She had countless journals chronicling most of her life but professionally was best known for her beloved column, “Every Mom’s A Working Mom” that ran in the Brentwood Press for years. Not only was she Daughter, Wife, Mother, Nonni, and friend to many, but could light up a room with her smile and laughter. She fervently loved to read, serve in the church, and spend time with those she loved, which she didn’t let time or distance separate. She touched the lives of so many by listening, sharing her faith,
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and letting them experience God’s unconditional love through her. Her legacy was her children and how she poured into each of them. Her life will be cherished, as it was a gift and blessing to all that knew her. Left to honor Tara and remember her love are her beloved husband of 26 years, John; parents Lee and Marci James; sons Kyle (Christina) Campbell, Zach (Karean); daughters Lauren (Joe) Warner, Tayler (Blake Scolari), Tessa; and grandsons Gaige and Gunner Rodarte. A special service in celebration of Tara’s life will be held July 22, 2019, 1 p.m. at the Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road, Byron, 94513.
Lawrence (Larry) Norton of Brentwood/Knightsen, California went to be with his Lord on May 18, 2019 at the age of 65 due to sudden cardiac death. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Dean R. Norton and his father-in-law, Don L. Hartzell. His is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda L. Norton; his sons, Joshua D. Norton and Gabriel A. Norton; his mother, Katherine E. Norton; his mother-in-law, Pearl E. Hartzell; his sister, Ellen (Norton/Recob) Krege; two nieces, Suzanne M. McReynolds and Sue Ellen Recob; two nephews, Justin E. McReynolds and Beau D. Recob; and his dog, Archie. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 until 1975 and was a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. He was licensed in water treatment and as a contractor. He worked for many years as an electrician and most recently as an instructor for an electrical trainee/apprenticeship program. He was passionate about education and was dedicated to helping his students build a brighter future by realizing their fullest potential.
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Editor: On behalf of the Brentwood Union School District, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and appreciation to the family of Alicia Ramirez, who passed away on June 27, 2019. Mrs. Ramirez worked for our school district for a quarter of a century as one of our first bilingual aides. In reality, Mrs. Ramirez worked tirelessly on behalf of our students for decades before and after her formal employment time. She worked with families to get students in school and supported their educational success by connecting parents and educators. She was one of the first voices in our community to participate in advisory committees to partner with the district on how we could better serve our students who were learning English. In retirement, she ensured many of our neediest children had food, clothing, learning tools and health care through her tireless involvement in a number of local charities and organizations. We were honored to know and work with Mrs. Ramirez and wish to thank her family for sharing her with us for so many years. Despite the fact that she retired in 1990, her impact continues to be felt today. Dana Eaton, Ed.D. Superintendent Brentwood Union School District
Trump is not a racist
Editor: To answer Carol Merrill, Trump is NOT a racist. Do we really want more terrorists in our country and more 9-11’s? How did they get in here?? There is nothing wrong with checking people at the border. Every other country does this. The cages were there under Obama’s presidency, as was spying on Americans, allowing Russian interference in our election, and allowing Hillary to erase
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her emails and give immunity to her staff! Enough is enough! And no, AOC, they don’t drink out of toilets- we give them clean water and food and supplies! I am so tired of the lies and the media that prints them! People come here because we are a great nation. People are not breaking into Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, or China. Socialism is just the economic arm of communism, which owns all property and business, and it does not work! I was raised a democrat/socialist; I’ve been to the countries that are socialist/communist. That opened my eyes! I may not love the “messenger,” but I love his message. Our economy is booming; Trump is a businessman, just what we need. He gives away his salary! He is not indebted to the political machine. And I, as a teacher, know the failings of our government schools. Laura Aronson Brentwood
Firefighter pancake breakfast a success
Editor: On the 4th of July, the East Contra Costa Firefighters Association hosted our first Firefighter Pancake Breakfast, in downtown Brentwood at the Veteran’s Hall, coinciding with the parade. While we were not sure what to expect, we must say that we were amazed by the massive community support. More than 600 people joined us for breakfast. We had a great time visiting with everyone, showing kids the fire engines and teaching people how to do ‘hands-only CPR.’ We would like to thank everyone who made this event possible. A special thank you to the ECCFPD firefighters, their families and friends, Heritage High Fire ROP, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the American Legion and VFW, Tony Kukulich of the Brentwood Press, Mike Burkholder of Eastcountytoday.net, Helen and Kevin from the Brentwood Rotary Club, Yvette and Sal from Chill
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Tea and Coffee, Digger’s Diner, Lumpy’s Diner, Brentwood Cafe, Brentwood Fine Meats, American Hero’s, Firefighters First CU, Hann Orthodontics, Cathy Daniel Realtor, our Friends on Rioja Way in Trilogy, McCauley Agriculture and Pest Service, NAPA Auto Parts, The Joint Chiropractic, J.K.M. Insurance and Raley’s. Funds raised from this event will help with our fallen firefighter and historical equipment preservation funds. Firefighter Pancake Breakfasts are a wonderful tradition in most communities, and we are glad to add this tradition to ours. We’ll see you next year. Robert Ruddick President, East Contra Costa Firefighters Association
Brentwood is better than that
Editor: I’m struck by the prevalence of fear and rage in this community. People who are alive in this country today are among the most fortunate of any who have ever lived, and we reside in a beautiful city that is safe and offers a high quality of living. Nevertheless, many residents seemingly live in a constant state of panic over the possibility that someone else is going to take away everything they have worked hard to acquire. Incited by populist politicians and media provocateurs who insist against all evidence that America is less safe than ever, they direct their anger at the attackers they imagine storming the gates - immigrants, the homeless, “Antioch people” – anyone who is different and seen as undeserving. They call those of us who are not perpetually alarmed – or who counsel care and concern for such people – naïve, or worse. In our best times, communities have welcomed newcomers, cared for the less fortunate, and found a balance that allowed people to strive for personal success and fulfillment while also contributing to the good of the society. Currently, we seem to be living in a time of extreme individualism, in which people believe they alone are responsible for their success, they alone deserve the rewards they have accrued, and they alone are capable of defending themselves. How isolating this must feel, and given the safety of our community and our country at large, how ironic. Brentwood has the potential to be the peaceful, cohesive town everyone clearly wants, but we must avoid rising to the bait of fear, selfishness and bigotry. It must be possible to set aside our differences and confront the problems our community faces, and treat people who are different from us with humanity, not as problems to be rid of. Joel Swett Brentwood
Proud Trump supporter
Editor: First, let me thank Carole Main for allowing this Trump supporter a chance to present President Trump successes, the same successes that have been omitted by the media and ignored by those whom are suffering from Trump derangement syndrome. Here are just a few of many. On Jerusalem, Donald Trump ended a quarter century of lies by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Although Obama and Bush promised the same, they never delivered. Corporate tax cuts to 21 percent putting us on the same playing field as our Canadian and European competitors. Roll back of regulations has spurred business confidence to the highest level in years, and the lowest unemployment levels since the late 1960s, especially for African Americans and Latinos. The destruction of ISIS was a great military achievement under President Trump; so much so, that even the New York Times said it was the most under reported story of the year. Trump gave the military total freedom to wipe ISIS out and they did. Trump signed a criminal justice reform bill with the outcome hailed by both conservative and liberal advocacy groups. The law boosts prisoner rehabilitation and allows 2,600 federal prisoners sentenced to crack cocaine offenses to petition for reduced prison time. So much for Trump being a racist. Under the Trump watch, USA has become the dominant energy player. And yes, USA coal regarded as the highest quality (less sulfur) in the world today is essential to maintaining the dominant position. With 1,600 coal plants coming on line or under construction in 62 countries, we need these countries to use our low-cost, high quality coal, along with our clean technology. Destroying the USA coal market (a liberal fantasy) will only mean more and more lower quality coal will be used causing even greater pollution. Even Japan is building 60 plus coal plants despite its low birth rate. 620 miles were granted Wild and Scenic River status under Trump, more than at any time in the last decade. In addition, Trump’s signature on March 12 also created a steelhead sanctuary on a tributary of the North Umpqua, and banned mining near the headwaters of the Yellowstone River. And we now excitedly wait for his signature granting 200 million$ to help rehabilitate the Florida everglades. “Trump doesn’t bother me, does your conscience bother you?” Tony Morgan Mill Valley
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Former Oakley gymnast is soaring toward Olympics by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Everyone that knows former Oakley resident Ruben Padilla, knows he can pull off extraordinary feats on a trampoline. But now he’s proving he can rise to compete with the world’s best. The 18-year-old, who moved to Utah last year to pursue his Olympic dreams, is in his second year of competing at the sport’s highest level: senior elite. But he has also shown he can hold his own against much more experienced athletes, some in their mid-20s. He finished second in the double mini competition at the World Championships in Russia in 2018 — his first world championships at the senior elite level — and recently won the double mini trampoline competition at the USA Gymnastics Championships in Iowa, in addition to finishing fourth in the synchronized trampoline competition, and seventh (second in preliminaries) in the trampoline event. “I feel pretty good about where I am at,” said Padilla, who has also chalked up second and seventh (first in preliminaries) finishes in double mini competitions at this year’s national VIP Classic and Elite Challenge events, and fourth and second in the trampoline competitions. Padilla’s Olympic hopes hinge on his continued development and success, and he isn’t backing down from the challenge. At only 17, he moved from his parents’ home in Oakley to Utah last August, after his coach, Sven Nielsen, secured a new job there. Padilla is currently training up to two times a day and 17 hours a week. The schedule might seem grueling to some people, but it’s all part of his nearlifelong love affair with the sport that has grown into his passion. He soared into the sport as a 5-year-
old, using household furniture as equipment, and he hasn’t stopped jumping, twisting and winning on real equipment since. “It’s been amazing,” said Nelia Padilla, Ruben’s mother. “I don’t even know how to explain it. He has done so much.” He manages to land feet-first most of the time, but the times he hasn’t have added unique twists to his Olympic pursuit. Ruben’s been known to perform his tricks in casts or while instructed to be on crutches. He’s had to battle back from a bulging disk in his back, has competed while struggling to breathe from a chest injury, and has landed upright mere minutes after suffering a large foot gash and sprained ankle. “What drives me in the sport is the goal to go to the Olympics, and all the sacrifices my family has made for me, as well as my coach,” Ruben said. Ruben’s ascent in the sport has been fueled by his family, who fund his endeavors, cheer him on and, until recently, shuttled him sometimes hours a day, to and from practice and competitions. The 861-mile separation between his family in Oakley and Ruben’s new home in Utah has created a new dynamic for the Padilla clan, but their bond remains strong. Nelia and a rotating group of other family members traveled to Utah every two weeks at the outset of Ruben’s move, but poor weather curtailed their journeys, forcing everyone to adjust. “It was tough,” he said. “But then I remembered all the sacrifices they had made for me.” Back home in Oakley, the days of knowing Ruben’s performances and his exact path to the Olympics have been replaced by lots of surprises and Googling to make sense of a senior elite athlete’s life, Nelia said. “I don’t understand a lot about gymnastics now,” she said. “When I go watch him, I just go and I scream when I know he
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Ruben Padilla, seen here at the USA Gymnastics Championships, is in contention to one day compete in the Olympics. did a good job and if he falls or something, it’s like ‘Oh well, we’ll try again.’” As Ruben flies toward his dream, key decisions like when to enter college hang in the balance, but so does the reality that chasing Olympic fame is a fleeting opportunity. For now, almost everything not connected to the sport appears to be on hold. After all, the best may be yet to come in the gym. He’s already secured a trip to the Pan Am Games in Peru in August to compete in the trampoline event. That will be followed by another trampoline competi-
tion at the World Cup in Russia in September, and a trip to Spain in October for the Trampoline and Double Mini World Cups. And if all goes as planned, it won’t be long until he’ll be walking onto the Olympic stage. “My goal is that: the Olympics,” he said. To follow Padilla’s journey, visit facebook.com/rubenpadillabtf, or ruben1padilla1 on Instagram. Ruben is also seeking financial contributions for his journey, which can be arranged through messaging the Facebook page.
Liberty baseball team seeks new coach The Liberty varsity baseball team is looking for a new head coach. The Lions were a program on the upswing when Joe Vreonis took over in 2014. In 2013, they went 16-9 and posted a 7-3 record in the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL), a record good enough for a three-way tie for the league championship. Liberty also made the playoffs that year, something that had not happened in a while. When Vreonis took over for the 2014 season, the program continued to improve. It didn’t take long either. The Lions went 14-12 overall in his first year. They also went 8-2 in league play, which earned them a league
championship. A highlight of that year was the team’s success against their rival Heritage. Liberty not only went 2-0 against the Patriots in BVAL play, but also upended their crosstown rival in the North Coast Section (NCS) postseason. While the players obviously change every year, consistency in coaching was a strength the Lions maintained over the last six seasons. During Vreonis’ tenure with Liberty, the Lions went 78-74 and became a mainstay in the NCS playoffs, making the postseason each year and reaching the second round twice.
The 2014 season was Liberty’s only BVAL title with Vreonis as the skipper. Despite that, they would be a league powerhouse under his watch. Within the BVAL, the Lions finished in the top two only once, yet never fell out of the top three. Outside of Heritage, Liberty was the only BVAL team to make the playoffs every year during Vreonis’ time as skipper. Excluding the Patriots, who were 50-10, the 41-19 overall record posted by the Lions in BVAL play during that six-season stretch was also hands down the best in the league.
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Freedom grad stands out at Antioch Speedway Buddy Kniss, a recent graduate of Freedom High School, won the 20 lap All-Star Racing Series “A Modified Main Event” on July 13 at Antioch Speedway. Kniss is the current point leader, and this was his second win of the season. Sean O’Gara raced to an early lead ahead of Kniss, but an inside pass on the front stretch of lap three put Kniss in the lead. As Kniss began to pull away, O’Gara found himself in a battle with Anthony Slaney and Justin Yeager for second. Slaney took second on lap seven, but O’Gara regained the position on lap nine. Danny Wagner was pressuring O’Gara for second when a yellow flag waved on lap 14. On the restart, reigning champion Nick DeCarlo moved into second and began challenging Kniss. The battle went on all the way to the checkered flag, and Kniss held off DeCarlo for an impressive win.
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The • Amend the City of Brentwood Zoning OrResources; Cultural Resources; Energy sale will be made, but without covenant or dinance (Title 17 of the Municipal Code) Conservation; Geology, Soils, and Minerals; warranty, expressed or implied, regarding to (i) establish the Vineyards at Deer Creek Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hazards, Haz- title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay (VDCSP) zoning district, (ii) pre-zone the ardous Materials, and Wildfire; Hydrology the remaining principal sum of the note(s) Project site to the VDCSP district, and (iii) and Water Quality; Land Use and Popula- secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest make certain other conforming amendtion; Noise and Vibration; Public Services and late charges thereon, as provided in ments to Brentwood Municipal Code and Recreation; Transportation and Circula- the note(s), advances, under the terms of Chapter 17.820 (Design and Site Develoption; Tribal Cultural Resources; and Utilities the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, ment Review). and Service Systems. As described in the charges and expenses of the Trustee for The VDCSP would allow for development of DEIR, most impacts related to the Project the total amount (at the time of the initial up to 2,400 residential units across multiple can be mitigated to less-than-significant publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonneighborhoods within the Project site, as levels through mitigation measures incor- ably estimated to be set forth below. The well as approximately 20 acres of commerporated into the DEIR. However, certain amount may be greater on the day of cial uses, approximately 15 acres of commuProject’s impacts to Aesthetics and Visual sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS nity recreation uses, and at least 225 acres Resources; Agricultural and Forest Resourc- THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): of open space. 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CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/12/2019 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $412,816.76 The purported property address is: 30 DALI COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033-430-096-9 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 916939-0772 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-19-854913-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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 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-19-854913-BF IDSPub #0154737 7/19/2019 7/26/2019 8/2/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80281 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 2019.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 190758037-CA-MSI TS No.: CA1900285035 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 032-240-007 Property Address: 4550 SANDMOND BOULEVARD OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/09/2010. 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 07/25/2019 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/15/2010, as Instrument No. 2010-0119019-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: BRUCE L RODGERS, AN UNMARRIED 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# 032-240-007 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4550 SANDMOND BOULEVARD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 $ 337,878.85. 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 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 http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1900285035 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 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 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 NPP0355235 To: OAKLEY PRESS 07/05/2019, 07/12/2019, 07/19/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80208 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John Phillip Martinez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: John Phillip Martinez CASE NUMBER: N19-1152 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner John Phillip Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. John Phillip Martinez b. AKA John Tyler Martinez to Proposed Name: John Phillip Martinez. 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: 08/14/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/21/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 80181 Publish Dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004299-00 The name of the business(es): The Nail Lounge Located at: 4431 Balfour Road, STE A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hieu Nguyen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-20-14. Signature of registrant: Hieu Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemens Expires July 8, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80267 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
trant: John Ardent, Owner / President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires June 25, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80196 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003688-00 The name of the business(es): Oasis Accounting Firm Located at: 1850 Gateway Blvd., Suite 265 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kathleen Williams. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-19. Signature of registrant: Kathleen Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 7, 2019 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires June 7, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80132 Publish dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004186-00 The name of the business(es): Nenas Tacos Located at: 50 Sand Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Victoriano Varela 2. Rocio Parra. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-25-12. Signature of registrant: Victoriano Varela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 2, 2019 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires July 2, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80236 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
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.# 9508-1907. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-9390772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 6, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8426, FILED APRIL 16, 2004, IN MAP BOOK 463, PAGE 34, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. 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 25, 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 NPP0356021 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/19/2019, 07/26/2019, 08/02/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80284 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 2019.
RATION, 5421 LONE TREE WAY #102, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL of that certain business located at: BANH MI EXPRESS 5421 LONE TREE WAY #102, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: BANH MI EXPRESS (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 6, 2019 at the office of: GREEN ESCROW SERVICES, INC, 2010 CROW CANYON PLACE, SUITE 212 SAN RAMON, CA 94583, Escrow No. 020346-EK, Escrow Officer: EMILY KLENOW (8) Claims may be filed with Same as“7”above. (9) The last day for filing claims is: AUGUST 5, 2019. (10) This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. DATED: JULY 8, 2019. TRANSFEREES: M&C GLOBAL CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA2310628 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80298 Publish Dates: July 19, 2019.
1. Petitioner Josefina Morena filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Edward Ramos Moreno to Proposed Name: Edward Moreno Ramos. 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: 9/6/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 07/10/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80296 Publish Dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DIABLO WATER DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of Diablo Water District by reason of the resignation from said Board of Enrico E. Cinquini on June 26, 2019. In accordance with section 1780 of the California Government Code, the Board of Directors will consider the appointment of a voter of the District to fill the vacancy. This matter will be on the agenda of a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 24, 2019, at the office of the District, 87 Carol Lane, Oakley. Any resident of the District who is a registered voter wishing to express an interest in being considered for filling the vacancy may submit a letter of interest and/or a resume to the District Secretary, Dan Muelrath, by noon, July 17, 2019, so that the material may be included in the Board agenda packet. Please contact the District Secretary at 925-625-3798 for further information. Posted July 5, 12, and 19, 2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80219 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004026-00 The name of the business(es): Sistahs With Ink Foundation Located at: 505 W. Second Street, Suite I In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luella Hill-Dudley. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-17-19. Signature of registrant: Luella HillDudley. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June NAME STATEMENT 26, 2019 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires June File No. F-0003785-00 The name of the 26, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80203 business(es): JF Realty & ManagePublish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. ment Located at: 1025 Pacific Grove Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT J.L.J. Home & Photography, Inc.. This File No. F-0004267-00 The name of the business is conducted by: A Corporation. business(es): A.A.</Motorsports> The registrant commenced to transact Located at: 5529 Westmeath Way In: An- business under the fictitious business tioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by name or names listed above on N/A. Sigthe following owner(s): Sina Rostam. This nature of registrant: John D. Fink, Presibusiness is conducted by: An Individual. dent/CEO. This statement was filed with The registrant commenced to transact busi- the County Clerk of Contra Costa County ness under the fictitious business name or on: June 13, 2019 by Deputy P. Cornellus names listed above on N/A. Signature of Expires June 13, 2024 Brentwood Press registrant: Sina Rostam. This statement No. 02-1273 80129 Publish dates: June was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019. Costa County on: July 5, 2019 by Deputy M. Favro Expires July 5, 2024 Antioch Press No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 06-1617 80241 Publish dates: July 19, 26, NAME STATEMENT August 2, 9, 2019. File No. F-0003804-00 The name of the business(es): Ethos Vision Located at: NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE 722 Jennifer Street In: Brentwood, CA (UCC Sec. 6105) 94513, is hereby registered by the folEscrow No. 1914516DMB lowing owner(s): New Gravity Inc. This NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is business is conducted by: A Corporation. about to be made. The name(s) and business The registrant commenced to transact address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: FATTOUM business under the fictitious business ENTERPRISES INC, 1852 A STREET, AN- name or names listed above on N/A. SigTIOCH, CA 94509 nature of registrant: Brain Aiello, V.P./CFO. Doing business as: METRO BY T-MOBILE This statement was filed with the County All other business name(s) and address(es) Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 14, used by the seller(s) within the past three 2019 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires June years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: The 14, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) 80226 Publish dates: July 12, 19, 26, is/are: AMAG ENTERPRISES L.L.C., 4026 August 2, 2019. MALCOLM AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94605. The assets being sold are generally described FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY NAME STATEMENT AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and is located File No. F-0004111-00 The name of the at: 4550 BALFOUR ROAD, BRENTWOOD, business(es): Atria Valley View Located CA 94513. The bulk sale is intended to be at: 1228 Rossmoor Parkway In: Walnut consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ES- Creek, CA 94595, is hereby registered CROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date by the following owner(s): Ventas AOC is AUGUST 6, 2019 Operating Holdings, LLC-General Partner. The bulk sale IS subject to California Uni- This business is conducted by: A Limited form Commercial Code(s) sections set Partnership. The registrant commenced forth above. The name and address of the to transact business under the fictitious person with whom claims may be filed is: business name or names listed above on BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW 5-12-11. Signature of registrant: Dana J CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA Baker, Secretary of Ventas AOC Operating 94583 and the last date for filing claims Holdings, LLC, General Partner of WG Valby any creditor shall be date on which ley View SH, LP. This statement was filed the notice is the Business day before the with the County Clerk of Contra Costa sale date specified above. Buyer(s): AMAG County on: June 27, 2019 by Deputy S. ENTERPRISES L.L.C. LA2311145-S Antioch Smith Expires June 27, 2024 Brentwood Press Press No. 06-01617 80297 Publish Press No. 02-1273 80290 Publish dates: Date: July 19, 2019. July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003718-00 The name of the business(es): Murrell Interiors Located at: 4708 Braemar Street In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Crystal Murrell. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-11-19. Signature of registrant: Crystal Murrell. This statement was NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa (UCC Sec. 6105) County on: June 11, 2019 by Deputy L. Escrow No. 1914517DMB Arosemena Expires June 11, 2024 Antioch NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale Press No. 06-1617 80176 Publish dates: is about to be made. The name(s) and June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019. business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: FATTOUM ENTERPRISES INC, 1852 A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 NAME STATEMENT Doing business as: METRO BY T-MOBILE File No. F-0003770-00 The name of the All other business name(s) and address(es) business(es): INNOVATION CABINETRY used by the seller(s) within the past three Located at: 401 Sunset Drive, Suite I In: An- years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: tioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the The name(s) and business address of the following owner(s): buyer(s) is/are: AMAG ENTERPRISES 1. Saul Aguilar. L.L.C., 4026 MALCOLM AVENUE, OAK2. Richard Mendoza LAND, CA 94605 This business is conducted by: A Limited The assets being sold are generally dePartnership. The registrant commenced to scribed as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INtransact business under the fictitious busi- VENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS ness name or names listed above on 6-12- and is located at: 2691 MONUMENT 19. Signature of registrant: Saul Aguilar. BLVD, CONCORD, CA 94520 This statement was filed with the County The bulk sale is intended to be consumClerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, mated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW 2019 by Deputy L. Arosemena Expires June SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is 12, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80130 AUGUST 6, 2019 Publish dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019. The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code(s) sections set forth above. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The name and address of the person NAME STATEMENT with whom claims may be filed is: BAY File No. F-0004004-00 The name of the AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW business(es): Ardente Gourmet Stirrer CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA Located at: 401 Sunset Drive, Suite F In: An- 94583 and the last date for filing claims by tioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the any creditor shall be date on which the nofollowing owner(s): Ardente Inc. This busi- tice is the Business day before the sale date ness is conducted by: A Corporation. The specified above. Buyer(s): AMAG ENTERregistrant commenced to transact business PRISES L.L.C., LA2311941-S ANTIOCH under the fictitious business name or names PRESS 7/19/2019 Antioch Press No. 06listed above on 2-10-05. Signature of regis- 1617 80307 Publish dates: July 19, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004118-00 The name of the business(es): ALA Bookkeeping Services Located at: 3350 Clayon Road, Suite 260 In: Concord, CA 94519, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ALA Bookkeeping Sevices Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-21-19. Signature of registrant: Linda Kharsa President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2019 by Deputy J. Graff Expires June 28, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80256 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004163-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Health Hut 2. Wise Choices Coaching Located at: 161 Chestnut Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carrie DeGrandmont this business is conducted by: An Individaul. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Carrie DeGrandmont. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 1, 2019 by Deputy J Graff Expires 7/1/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80295 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004229-00 The name of the business(es): C and S Floors Located at: 6610 Yellowstone Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wesley Jeffrey Lewis Rector. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1991. Signature of registrant: Wesley Rector. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 3, 2019 by Deputy C. Dias Expires July 3, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80237 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004297-00 The name of the business(es): Malibu Lash Co. Located at: 1405 Sweetbriar Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jacqueline Schott 2. Holly Morales. 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: Jacqueline Schott. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2019 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires July 8, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80260 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9508-1907 TSG Order No.: 190789533-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 013-390-006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/06/2005. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 07/06/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0248021-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: GEORGE CHAUN Y. LIAO, JR., A SINGLE 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: 08/12/2019 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 438 CHESTNUT ST., BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $84,166.71 (Estimated) as of 07/25/2019. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 020346-EK (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: HONG HUNG, INC, 5421 LONE TREE WAY #102, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: M&C GLOBAL CORPO-
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Elizabeth Corrales SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Elizabeth Corrales CASE NUMBER: N19-1312 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Elizabeth Corrales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Elizabeth Corrales to Proposed Name: Elizabeth Ruiz. 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: 09/11/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 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: 07/12/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80300 Publish Dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maricela Madrid Montano SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Montano CASE NUMBER: N191277 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maricela Madrid Montano filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Maricela Ambriz b. Maricela Madrid-Lopez to Proposed Name: a. Maricela Madrid Montano. b. Maricela Madrid Montano 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: 08/14/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 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: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Brentwood Press FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: 07/09/2019 Judge of the Superior PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: HyoJu Kim Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80269 Carey SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Publish Dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE OF: HyoJu Kim Carey CASE NUMBER: FOR CHANGE OF NAME N19-1042 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Rachelle A. 1. Petitioner HyoJu Kim Carey filed a peti- Saites SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, tion with this court for a decree changing COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court names as follows: Present Name: a. Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: HyoJu Kim Carey to Proposed Name: Rachelle A. Saites CASE NUMBER: N19Christina Kim Carey. 2. THE COURT 1197 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. ORDERS that all persons interested in this Petitioner Rachelle A. Saites filed a petimatter shall appear before this court at the tion with this court for a decree changing hearing indicated below to show cause, if names as follows: Present Name: a. any, why the petition for change of name Sophia Anne Hooker to Proposed should not be granted. Any person object- Name: Sophia Anne Sullivan. 2. THE ing to the name changes described above COURT ORDERS that all persons interested must file a written objection that includes in this matter shall appear before this the reasons for the objection at least two court at the hearing indicated below to court days before the matter is scheduled show cause, if any, why the petition for to be heard and must appear at the hear- change of name should not be granted. ing to show cause why the petition should Any person objecting to the name changnot be granted. If no written objection is es described above must file a written timely filed, the court may grant the peti- objection that includes the reasons for the tion without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR- objection at least two court days before ING a. Date: 8/21/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. the matter is scheduled to be heard and Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of must appear at the hearing to show cause the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A why the petition should not be granted. copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be If no written objection is timely filed, the published at least once each week for four court may grant the petition without a successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: hearing on the petition in the following 08/07/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 newspaper of general circulation, printed Room: 212 b. The address of the court is in this county: Brentwood Press same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Date: 6/20/19 Judge of the Superior Court Order to Show Cause shall be published at Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80184 Pub- least once each week for four successive lish Dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019. weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE general circulation, printed in this county: FOR CHANGE OF NAME Brentwood Press PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Josefina b. Need appearance by Rachelle & Sophia Moreno SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, to consent to name change or Sophia’s COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court consent. Must be served on Father. Date: Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: 06/28/19 Judge of the Superior Court Edward Ramos Moreno CASE NUMBER: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80250 PubN19-1279 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: lish Dates: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2019.
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A person told authorities his kids found what looked like a gun in some bushes near the intersection of Honeysuckle Street and Olive Court. Brentwood, June 27, 3:00 p.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activities.
OAKLEY June 10, 12:20 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at the intersection of Woodhaven Lane and Woodglen Drive. June 10, 7:48 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 800 block of Weibel Circle. June 10, 8:48 p.m. A patrol request was made at Cypress Square. June 10, 9:51 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported on the 5000 block of Martin Street. June 11, 12:14 a.m. A security check was made at Raley’s. June 11, 2:31 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 60 block of Malicoat Avenue. June 11, 7:49 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 40 block of Heartwood Court. June 16, 12:23 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported at the intersection of Montevino Way and Oakley Road. June 16, 12:34 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 4700 block of Snowy Egret Way. June 16, 1:15 a.m. Terrorist threats were reported on the 1200 block of Sierra Trail Road.
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June 16, 2:26 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 100 block of East Cypress Road. June 16, 5:12 a.m. A patrol request was made for Oakley Plaza. June 16, 5:17 a.m. An accident with injuries was reported at the intersection of Laurel Road and Main Street. June 16, 7:17 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 700 block of Kineo Court. June 16, 7:38 a.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 1700 block of Walnut Meadows Drive.
ANTIOCH June 30, 10:10 p.m. A woman called to report that two thin men, wearing ski masks, got out of a small car, pulled a gun on her and tried to take her phone. She said they hit her in the head with a shoe, but when she screamed, they ran away. This report came from the 4800 block of Green Hills Circle. July 1, 1:26 a.m. A person reported to authorities that a man in a black hoodie pointed a rifle at her but did not take anything from her. This report came from the intersection of Delta Fair Boulevard and Field Street. July 1, 7:28 p.m. Authorities received a report that a house was repeatedly broken into. The
reporting person said someone is coming in and taking her children’s clothes and shoes while she is at work. This report came from the 200 block of Drake Street. July 3, 1:04 p.m. A couple took meat, diapers and other items from a business on Contra Loma Boulevard. The shoplifters reportedly attempted to run over an employee with their car as they left and hit another car in the process. They were driving an older, silver Honda Accord. July 3, 6:00 p.m. Authorities received a report of a stabbing victim at a pharmacy on the 3400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard. July 4, 6:03 p.m. A person called to report that there was a male in the house, holding him at gunpoint. This report came from the 5000 block of Truskmore Way. July 5, 6:29 a.m. A person called to report, second hand, that they thought someone was in their parents’ house, and that a window had been broken. This occurred on the 2100 block of Biglow Drive. July 5, 11:39 p.m. Authorities received a report that four people attacked a man with fireworks and took his wallet and cellphone. This report came from the 300 block of L Street. July 6, 9:36 a.m. Authorities received a report that a man wearing a grey hoodie was shooting into a car on the 3600 block of Lone Tree Way. July 6, 8:25 p.m. A house on the 2000 block of Kendree Street was broken into.
BRENTWOOD June 27, 12:08 a.m. An accident with unknown injuries occurred at the intersection of Dainty Avenue and Griffith Lane.
June 27, 1:46 a.m. A physical fight was reported on Chestnut Street. The reporting person didn’t see the fight, only heard it, and said it sounded like juveniles. June 27, 11:30 a.m. Property was found on Wintergreen Drive. June 27, 12:03 p.m. A woman called authorities to request that someone be removed from her house on Larkspur Court. She said they were having a verbal dispute. June 27, 12:39 p.m. A person called to report that threats were made to him and his property. This report came from Kenwood Drive. June 27, 12:46 p.m. A large bag of mail was found on Oak Street. June 27, 2:04 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Anderson Lane. The reporting person said their nephew was acting belligerent and refused to leave their property. June 27, 3:00 p.m. A person told authorities his kids found what looked like a gun in some bushes near the intersection of Honeysuckle Street and Olive Court. June 27, 3:31 p.m. A person called authorities to report that some people might be living out of a large, white motorhome that had been parked for at least a week near the intersection of Marsh Creek and Old Marsh Creek roads. The reporting person was concerned about fire danger that may be caused by this. June 27, 4:38 p.m. A physical fight was reported on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person said an employee started hitting her boyfriend and was trying to start a fight. June 27, 6:49 p.m. A case of check fraud was reported on Mill Creek Way.
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Health Hut at 161 Chestnut Street, Brentwood CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 3/14/2018 under File No. 2018 0001 694-00 (*1) Barbara Guise 189 Sherwood Drive, Brentwood (**) This business was conducted by: an Individual. Signature: Barbara Guise. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80294 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 19CV341012 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Mary P. Gustafson, and DOES 1-10, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): City of San Jose NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por
escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Clara Superior Court , 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 - Downtown Branch. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):Office of City Attorney, Alen R. Lipton, 200 E. Santa Clara St., 16th Flr, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 535-1900. DATE (Fecha): 1/8/2019 12:31PM Clerk of Court Clerk, by (Secretario): Stephanie Uy, Deputy (Adjunto)NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - as an individual defendant. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80178 Publish Dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003721-00 The name of the business(es): Double Executive Search Firm Located at: 726 Solitude Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Simone Theus. 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: Simone Theus. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2019 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires June 11, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80195 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.
names listed above on 2-26-19. Signature of registrant: Narinder Sambhi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2019 by Deputy L. Mae Expires June 12, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80191 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003969-00 The name of the business(es): Driftwood Marina Located at: 6338 Bridgehead Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): The California Driftwood Marina, Incorporated. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-19. Signature of registrant: Mathew Walter, C.F.O., The California Driftwood Marina, Incorporated as sole general partner of TAP JM, LTD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires June 24, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80253 Publish dates: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019.
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: 08/14/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Service on Father waived. Date: 06/21/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80180 Publish Dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Patch Master Drywall at 2191 Empire Avenue. Brentwood, CA 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on January 19, 2017 under File No. F-0000350 (*1) Jill Loofbourrow 2191 Empire Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Jill Loofbourrow. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 021273 80235 Publish dates: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2019. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Postal Annex Store #1009 at 3130 Balfour Road Suite D, Brentwood CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 12/16/2016 under File No. F-0007345-00 (*1) Naween Wahidi 3710 Lone Tree Way, Antioch (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Naween Wahidi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80179 Publish dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003727-00 The name of the business(es): Junk it Jim Located at: 91 Lozoya Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jim Howard. 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: Jim Howard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2019 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires June 11, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80186 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003757-00 The name of the business(es): See It Buy It Get It Located at: 2248 Canterbury Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lisa Marie Melton. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-16-18. Signature of registrant: Lisa M. Melton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2019 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires June 12, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80143 Publish dates: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003761-00 The name of the business(es): Sambhi Carriers Located at: 347 Coolcrest Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Narinder Sambhi. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003835-00 The name of the business(es): Delta Storage Located at: 1241 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Robert M. Mello 2. Michael A. Mello. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-17-19. Signature of registrant: Michael A. Mello. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2019 by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Deputy L. Spence Expires June 17, 2024 Oakley NAME STATEMENT Press No. 03-0477 80262 Publish dates: July File No. F-0004135-00 The name of the 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2019. business(es): Patch Master Drywall Located at: 4851 Dawson Drive In: Oakley, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94561, is hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner(s): Justin Coloar Garrett. This business File No. F-0003840-00 The name of the is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant business(es): Strictly Official Entertain- commenced to transact business under the ment Located at: 86 Vella Circle In: Oakley, CA fictitious business name or names listed above 94561, is hereby registered by the following on N/A. Signature of registrant: Justin Garrett. owner(s): Anthony Estrada Jr.. This business This statement was filed with the County Clerk is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2019 by commenced to transact business under the fic- Deputy L. Mae Expires June 28, 2024 Oakley titious business name or names listed above on Press No. 03-0477 80227 Publish dates: July N/A. Signature of registrant: Anthony Estrada 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2019. Jr.. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires June 17, 2024 FOR CHANGE OF NAME Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80140 Publish dates: PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lorraine SouJune 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2019. sa SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lorraine Sousa CASE NAME STATEMENT NUMBER: N19-1151 TO ALL INTERESTED File No. F-0003890-00 The name of the PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lorraine Sousa filed a business(es): QL Productions Located at: petition with this court for a decree changing 4090 Woodhaven Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, names as follows: Present Name: is hereby registered by the following owner(s): a. Kevin Michael Smith a. Lori Conness Maxwell b. James Alan Max- b. Kaitlyn Michelle Smith to Proposed well. This business is conducted by: A Married Name: Couple. The registrant commenced to transact a. Kevin Michael Sousa. business under the fictitious business name b. Kaitlyn Michelle Sousa or names listed above on N/A. Signature of 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interregistrant: Lori Conness Maxwell . This state- ested in this matter shall appear before this ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra court at the hearing indicated below to show Costa County on: June 18, 2019 by Deputy L. cause, if any, why the petition for change of Fallas Expires June 18, 2024 Oakley Press No. name should not be granted. Any person ob03-0477 80202 Publish dates: July 5, 12, 19, jecting to the name changes described above 26, 2019. must file a written objection that includes the
Public Hearings for Area Elections Map Creation and Adoption June 26, 2019, July 24, 2019 and August 28, 2019 @ 7:30pm Diablo Water District (DWD) is moving from an at-large Director election to a by division Director election. As part of the process, DWD is seeking public input for the creation of by division voting area. To participate please submit suggestions via mail to: Diablo Water District, Attn: General Manager, PO Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561 or attend the public hearings in person at 87 Carol Lane, Oakley. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80108 Publish dates: June 14, 21, July 12, 19, August 16, 23, 2019.
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Dan Muelrath spends his days managing one of everyone’s most vital needs: water. Muelrath joined Diablo Water District as its general manager in December 2018. He was previously general manager at Valley of the Moon Water District in Sonoma, where he worked for six years. He earned a master’s degree in business administration and a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness, with a minor in water science engineering — both from California Polytechnic State University. Diablo Water District is a self-governing public agency that provides water to residents in Oakley, Bethel Island and Knightsen, and Muelrath said he is excited to be on board. “I’ve always loved being in public service roles,” he said. “Our staff is great here and everyone has been welcoming.” One of his primary objectives since joining Diablo Water District has been technological improvement. “Like everyone else, we want to make sure we are up to date on current technology,” Muelrath said. “We want to get away from paper.” Diablo Water updated its website, www.diablowater.
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moving the city’s evolving community buildout and parks master plan processes forward, as well as helping with the transition to a new leader — checking off the official end to his career, after more than once meeting his goal to become a city manager. Laid off at 29 from a retail industry job, he took a state test and the state treasurer’s office hired him. Nine years later, Vina joined Stockton as a finance worker for the police department, which sought to civilianize the positions handling the budget and personnel. A year later, the city manager beckoned Vina to come work for him. “After watching that city manager in
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Stockton, it was my goal,” Vina said. “That is what I wanted to do one day.” After rising to become Stockton’s assistant finance director, he made a 12-year stop in Sacramento, serving as the city’s finance director, before becoming assistant city manager and, later, interim city manager. After Sacramento, Vina became Encinitas’ city manager for three years, then landed the same position in Brentwood in 2015. The high-ranking city job is far from easy. Vina admits he rarely ever turns his phone off and, each day, he leaves the office shouldering the city’s successes and burdens. Over time, he has learned to lean on the talented executive team around him, to
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central and south Delta, reduce submerged aquatic weeds and reduce invasive non-native fish species that feed on native fish like salmon and Delta smelt. Carl Wilcox, a CDFW policy advisor explained the project’s objectives are now more broad and include accommodations for the recreational and economic activities that are key to the region’s residents. “What we’re doing is starting from what we learned as we went through and finished (the study) in 2018,” said Wilcox. “We got some more money to pick up on the planning and look closely at the planning, and look closely at trying to develop a project that has broad support. The biological and water quality objectives that were the motivation for doing it in the first place as part of the smelt resiliency strategy, but then also taking into consideration all of the issues that were identified in the futures report as the concerns of the local community and their interests.” Reduction or eradication of non-native fish was a particular point of contention with the plan considered in 2018. Bass are not native to the area. They are an introduced species and, today, bass fishing is an important component of the Bethel Island economy. The eradication of bass would also eliminate the associated recreational and economic opportunities. CDFW’s stance on bass is now considerably more flexible. “We’re looking a little more broadly at the biological objective — not being so Delta-smelt-centric — and looking more at improving habitat for native fish, as well as striped bass and black bass,” said Wilcox. “While we may change
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Dan Muelrath is the new general manager of Diablo Water District as of December 2018. “Look at your irrigation,” he said. “Make sure the water is hitting where it’s supposed to.” Muelrath suggests residents come to Diablo Water District’s office at 87 Carol Lane in Oakley, where they can observe a conservation garden for ideas on low-water usage landscapes and plants.
not withhold decisions, to take risks and to maintain a positive attitude and calming demeanor. He knows he hasn’t been perfect, and that not everyone agrees with the agency’s decisions — both are to be expected in the role — but his leadership style appeared to work well, and the city was able to deal with every challenge thrown its way. “I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I don’t think there has been anything in these five years that we have not been able to handle,” he said. “We are lucky. We are not in an environment where we have had a lot of the bad stuff. I have been in organizations where the next call from the police chief every two
things, it’s not going to get rid of black bass. There’ll be black bass and we might be able to make the habitat good or better from the perspective, particularly, of fishing access.” Franks Tract and the adjoining Little Franks Tract are submerged islands with an area of 3,000 acres and 330 acres, respectively. They are located just off the north and east shores of Bethel Island, separated from the island by Piper Slough and a series of broken levees that allow boat-traffic access to open water. CDFW’s initial plan called for the construction of a berm that would have split Franks Tract in two along a line running north to south. Approximately 1,000 acres of tidal wetlands would have been created by dumping millions of cubic yards of fill on the west side of the berm and in Little Franks Tract. An open-water channel of approximately 2,000 acres would have been established on the east side of the berm. Boating access to False River would have been eliminated — another hotly contested aspect of the plan that is not likely to be present in future iterations. In early 2018, Bethel Island resident David Gloski developed and presented an alternative to CDFW’s initial plan for Franks Tract that eliminated many of the aspects troublesome for area residents, while still achieving the plan’s principal objectives. Some iteration of that plan will likely be one of the alternatives discussed as the process moves forward. While Gloski expressed some frustration with the scheduling of CDFW’s meeting and their reliance on the original plan as a starting point for discussion, he does believe that there is an opportunity to make improvements in Franks Tract that could have wide-ranging benefits.
weeks is the next homicide. That is bad stuff, and we do not have that here. Hopefully, we’ll never have that stuff.” As Vina looks into the future, he knows his days with the city are ticking down. Part of him looks forward to enjoying the city through the eyes of a regular citizen, catching up on leisurely activities like golfing, strolling into the library and visiting restaurants. But letting go of a job he loves won’t be easy. “What I will miss every day is that the job feels very purposeful, and it is about people, about real life,” Vina said. “Not all jobs are like that, and I really enjoy that. Letting that go, knowing you’re done, is pretty impactful.”
Gloski said he’s hoping the project will deliver a commitment to the maintenance of the levees around Little Franks Tract and Franks Tract — a commitment that the sloughs will be dredged and maintained to a certain depth and an assurance that the water-flow rates are not increased to a level that damages the Bethel Island levees or docks. He also sees the potential for new beaches and protected moorings in Franks Tract that would create a boating destination. “I think that’s all positive,” said Gloski. “Potentially (develop) a pathway for hiking and walking out there, kind of like Big Break. It should be a really nice nature area out there. I don’t think it’s a huge stretch.” Moving forward, Wilcox said an advisory group will begin developing several alternatives for Franks Tract. The advisory group is expected to meet several times this year, and another large, public meeting will likely happen late this year or early next year. Wilcox hopes to complete a final recommendation for the project by June 2020, assuming a plan can be developed that can be supported by a majority of the stakeholders. “They’re trying really hard to appease the users of the Bethel Island area, the Franks Tract area,” said Karen Mann, a resident of Discovery Bay who attended CDFW’s latest meeting. “I’ll give them that. There’s a lot of passion on the Bethel Island area. The passion is there because it’s their home ... We live here every day and we watch our Delta every season. We live it. We’re a part of it and it’s a part of us. We’re probably more in tune with the physicality of the Delta waterways than people that have not spent years and years on it, and understanding what’s going on with our beloved Delta.”
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Events Saturday, July 20 Junk ‘N Disorderly sale
Junk ‘N Disorderly will have its second annual barn-iversary sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at The Barn, located at 6741 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Come for antiques, vintage junk and everything farmhouse. There will be raffles, giveaways and a food truck to celebrate. For more information, call 925-303-5817 or visit https://junkn-disorderly.com.
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Join Genuine Upscale Entertainment for a night of comedy, music and dance. This event is for those 21+ only. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at Sugar Candy at 7860 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood, or by calling 925-595-5736. For more information, visit http://www.facebook. com/genuineupscale.
Trash to Treasures
Hosted by Red Men & Pocahontas at 1403 Main St. in Oakley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Alicia at 925-625-1102 or 925-783-6974.
Uncorked at the Delta Art Gallery
The Delta Gallery of the Arts will host an awards reception for its latest multimedia art show, with themes of wine, vineyards, grapes, and all other aspects of wine making and wine drinking. The reception will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, suite 128, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-5935 or visit http://www. DeltaGallery.com.
Christmas in July Craft Fair
Come to a free craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Best Western Inn and Suites at 5549 Bridgehead Road in Oakley. There will be purses, jewelry, cakes and an array of distinctive products. Door prizes will be awarded every hour.
Tuesday, July 23 Home Composting Workshop
Gina Rozenski will teach you how to turn your garden waste and kitchen scraps into rich soil conditioner and fertilizer for your garden. Class runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mangini Garden Classroom in the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St. in Antioch. For more information, call 925-783-8117 or visit http:// ccmg.ucanr.edu/ManginiGarden.
Thursday, July 25 Live Organ and a Movie: The Godfather
The Pittsburg California Theatre presents the next in the Live Organ and a Movie series: “The Godfather,” from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. This series combines live organ music, raffles and a classic movie. The Godfather is a mob drama, based on Mario Puzo’s novel, and focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). Cost is $6.50. For more information, email info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com, call 925-427-1611 or visit http://www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events.
Live Music by Magic Notes
The Magic Notes band will play a variety of music for dancing and fun at the Brentwood Community Center at 35 Oak St. from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will include refreshments, dance lessons and a no-host bar. Attendees must be 21+. Ample free garage parking is available behind the community center. Cost is $10 for those who pre-register and $12 for everyone at the door. Call 925-516-5380 with questions or to register. Funds raised benefit the Brentwood Senior Center.
Saturday, July 27 Makers Market Craft Fair
Makers Market and Spinola Farm will kick off a craft fair series at the Spinola Farm Station at 200 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event will bring artisans from around the Bay Area right to your doorstep and will include live music and food trucks. For more information or to RSVP, contact lythia@ makersmarket.us or 510-230-9934 or visit http:// makersmarket.us.
Sunday, July 28 Veterans and Jeeps
The American Legion, the Marine Corps League and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are hosting a meet and greet for Jeep owners and off-road enthusiasts. Come meet other veterans who enjoy the outdoors and learn more about veteran service organizations in Brentwood. Everyone is welcome, and you do not need to be a veteran to show off your vehicle. This event runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, located at 757 1st St. in downtown Brentwood. For more information, contact Michael Clement at mike@gotstitches.com, 925787-8087 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/462416320990778/.
Monday, July 29 Ribbon Cutting and Pizza
Help the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce welcome its newest members, Chicago’s Pizza with a Twist, at a ribbon cutting for the new restaurant at 6700 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free samples will be offered. For more information, contact Admin@brentwoodchamber. com, 925-634-3344 or visit https://www. brentwoodchamber.com/events/details/ ribbon-cutting-chicago-s-pizza-with-a-twist-4598.
Friday, August 2 Poets and Comics Show
The Pittsburg California Theatre presents the Poets and Comics Show, a unique combination of performance art in the form of spoken word and comedy. Show runs from 8:00 p.m. to midnight and cost is $17-$22. The California Theatre is located at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg. For more information, email info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com or call 925-427-1611.
Saturday, August 3 Brentwood Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Brentwood Library will host a book sale in the Brentwood Library’s community room at 104 Oak St. in Brentwood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be all types of books available, as well as CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and teaching resources. Proceeds from the sale support library programs for children and adults. For more information, call 925-516-5290.
Tuesday, August 6 National Night Out in Antioch
Celebrate National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 East Tregallis Road in Antioch. This free event will be fun for the whole family and promotes community engagement. For more information, contact Gary Freedman at gkscoot@gmail.com, 925-325-8833 or visit https://stjohnsantioch.org.
Saturday, August 10 Wine in the Bay
Join the 16th annual Wine in the Bay from 4 to 8 p.m. at the St. Anne Community Life Center located at 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron. Bring your appetite and love for wine and beer as you step into a French marketplace with music and live and silent auctions. Proceeds fund outreach programs in Byron. For ages 21+ only. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased via PayPal at www.stannechurchbyron.com. For more
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Sunday, August 11 Veterans Claims Seminar
The Veterans of Foreign War Post 10789 will host a seminar on how to get military service-related claims received and understanding your issues fully before seeking assistance in filing a claim. No claims will be filed at the event. Local service organizations will be present. Archie L. Smith, Jr. will speak about the claims process and how to represent yourself fully before the VA. This seminar will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building located at 757 First St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// www.vfw10789.org/.
Wednesday, August 14 Marsh Creek Trail Extension Discussion
The second public meeting to discuss the Marsh Creek Trail Extension from Vineyards Parkway to Round Valley Regional Preserve Feasibility Study will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, Hall B, at 35 Oak St. in Brentwood. Project objectives, issues, challenges and alignment options will be presented for public review and comment. For more information, contact Sean Dougan at 510-544-2611 or sdougan@ebparks.org.
Thursday, August 22 Live Music by Natural Blend
The Natural Blend band will play a variety of music for dancing and fun at the Brentwood Community Center at 35 Oak St. from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will include refreshments, dance lessons and a no-host bar. Attendees must be 21+. Ample free garage parking is available behind the community center. Cost is $10 for those who pre-register, $12 for everyone at the door. Call 925-516-5380 with questions or to register. Funds raised benefit the Brentwood Senior Center.
Tuesday, September 3 Liberty Adult Education Genealogy Class
The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a class on beginning genealogy on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. from September 3 through October 1. This class will explore strategies for building your family tree and organizing data, along with preserving your family’s records and history using Census, vital, and military records and a variety of other genealogical sources. Materials list will be provided the first day of class. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.
Ongoing Events
Discovery Bay Cars and Coffee
The Discovery Bay Community Foundation is hosting a community gathering on the third Saturday of each month through October. This free event is an opportunity for car enthusiasts to share their rides. All cars are welcome. Come down to the Boardwalk Grill parking lot at 5879 Marina Road in Disovery Bay, from 8 to 10 a.m. to see some neat vehicles and check out the shops at the marina. For more information, contact Jim Mattison at jim@dbcf.info or 925-698-1590.
Area Agency on Aging survey
The Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging has launched a survey to gather more information to create services for seniors in Contra Costa County. Seniors and their caregivers may take the Needs Assessment Survey now through September at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ olderadultssurvey or request a printed copy by calling 1-800-510-2020.
East Contra Costa Historical Society
The East Contra Costa Historical Society’s Museum, located at 3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood, is open
from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and third Sunday through October. Tour the 1890s home, one-room school, new resource center and other features from East County’s past. For more information, contact Dawn at 925-513-3247.
Soroptimist International of Antioch Meeting
The Soroptimist International of Antioch will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., and the second, third and fourth Wednesdays at noon at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center at 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, contact Mary Ann Redden at 925-757-5605 or visit www.si-antioch.org.
GSMOL Biweekly Class
Golden State Manufactured Homeowners’ League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Thursday of each month in Oakley from 5 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.
Al-Anon Meetings
Al-Anon meets every Monday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay. Al-Anon was made to help friends and families of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.
Byron Delta Lions Club
The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information, visit www. byrondeltalions.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support
This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., in Brentwood. This group is open to any member of the community who is caring for or knows someone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. No charge, no reservations needed. Speaker varies each month. For more information, call 925-2847942 or visit www.alznorcal.org.
Guided Meditation
Crystal Bowl Metaphysical Gifts and Holistic Wellness will be offering free guided meditation classes from 7:15 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday through July 31. These community classes will begin with discussion and end with silent meditation. Classes are held at 8065 Brentwood Blvd., Suite 7, in Brentwood. For more information, contact Bianca Ruehlig at bruehlig@gmail.com or 925-207-0231.
Brentwood Chamber Mixer
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce hosts its mixers on the third Thursday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at varying locations. Come for an evening of networking, refreshments and raffles. These events are free for members; non-members are welcome twice, then $25 per visit. For more information, contact Laura Young at Admin@ brentwoodchamber.com or 925-634-3344, or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.
Free Medical Clinic
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center hosts a free medical clinic at 2210 Gladstone Drive in Pittsburg on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and second and fourth Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Uninsured adults ages 17 and up with acute or chronic medical conditions are eligible. For an appointment, call 925-439-2009 on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m. All health care services are free to the patient, including medical exams, diagnostic and laboratory testing. For more information, visit http://www.svdp-cc.org/ programs-rotacare-clinic.
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Local fitness experts have tips on this season’s hottest workout trends. “The most exciting thing about summer fitness is group hikes and boot camps,” said Dawnell Bally, professional fitness trainer and owner of Miss Savvy Personal Training in Oakley. “If it gets too warm, we just travel a little farther and enjoy the beautiful redwoods.” Fitness boot camps combine a mix of aerobic and strength-training interval exercises in a small group setting that creates a sense of camaraderie among those who attend. “I always recommend my clients to get in a good balance of weight training, body weight and stability workouts as well as cardio in every workout,” said Bally. According to Bally, paddle boarding is another great way to get fit during summer. “People are able to enjoy the outdoors and play on the Delta while getting in a fun new workout with friends,” said Bally. For those looking for a fun twist on a traditional workout, Bally recommends trying goat yoga. “Goat yoga is a new trend this year,” she said. Another hot workout trend is high intensity interval training. “Two of the most popular summer fitness trends are HIIT and group training,” said Sam Owle, health and fitness coach and owner of Resolutions4Life Fitness in Brentwood. “With HIIT, you get the most out of your workout and caloric burn in a shorter amount of time by alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercises with short resting periods, and group training makes working out more fun,”
said Owle. According to Owle, there is more energy in a group setting, and sometimes a bit of healthy competition, too. “If the person working out next to you is pushing themselves, you will most likely be inspired to do the same,” said Owle. For those not wanting to take a class or hit the gym, Owle recommends heading outdoors. “Any type of movement or activity is always beneficial,” said Owle. “Go swimming, bike riding, take an early morning work or after-dinner stroll. Just get your body in motion.” Linda Coogan, personal trainer and owner of Ms. Fit Personal Training Studio in Brentwood, has other suggestions on how to stay fit this summer. “Some of this summer’s exercise trends are ultimate frisbee, obstacle-style races such as the Mud Runner, bodyweight exercises, rowing, kayaking and outdoor yoga,” said Coogan. Coogan recommends incorporating anything that interests you into your summer workout. “Pick something you think sounds fun, and most important, something you would stick with,” she said. “Consistency is key.” Whether you are swimming, hiking or hitting an outdoor boot camp, it is important to stay safe in the heat. Always stay hydrated, bring extra water and wear sun protection. For more information about Miss Savvy Personal Training, call or text 925-642-6456. For more information about Resolutions4Life Fitness, visit http://www. Resolutions4Life.net or call 925-470-5301. For more information about Ms. Fit Personal Training Studio, call 925-325-2339.
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I just look forward to being here a number of years to ensure Delta is considered the hospital for the East Contra Costa County.
herie Hickman took over as chief executive officer of Antioch’s Sutter Delta Medical
Center on Jan. 2 and has spent the last several months embracing her new community. Prior to working at Sutter Delta, she spent two years as an administrator at Novato Community Hospital, also within the Sutter Health hospital system. Her career in hospital administration spans more than 30 years. “Based upon the things I’d been able to accomplish on behalf of Novato Community Hospital, I was asked if I would consider to come to Delta and was honored to do so,” Hickman said. She estimates Sutter Delta is about three times larger than Novato Community Hospital and felt it was a natural upward transition for her. “(Novato) was an amazing performer,” Hickman said. “We got it from really good to great with a great team that could just carry it on.” Hickman’s CEO role at Sutter Delta is hands-on. She spends about 90% of her time interacting with patients, customers, physicians and staff, listening to feedback and discussing how to improve care, efficiency
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Sherie Hickman began her new role as CEO of Antioch’s Sutter Delta Hospital on Jan. 2. and service. The rest of the time she attends Sutter Health CEO and strategic committee meetings. “I am very much here in Antioch at Sutter Delta the vast majority of the time,” she said. Hickman said her favorite part of the job is the hands-on work and meeting face-toface with patients, and she enjoys working with her team at Sutter Delta. The transition
has been seamless, and she is excited to continue to work with the local community. “I just look forward to being here a number of years to ensure Delta is considered the hospital for the East Contra Costa County,” Hickman said. “When I’m out and about in the community, I want people to say, ‘Hey, that’s my hospital. I need you guys to make sure you’re doing great things.’ I want them to continue to give us feedback about what we’re doing well or not well and tell us where they think we should be focusing on in terms of the future. In turn, this community has Sutter Health’s commitment to be here for them and to provide excellence.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net
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skin, beachy waves and day trips to destinations where you can sink your feet in the sand. “Summer makeup is all about dewy, glowy skin,” said Kristen Lopez, East County freelance makeup artist and owner of Faces by Kristen. “After Kim Kardashian and her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic created their ‘wet’ look for this year’s Met Gala, we’re seeing the dewy skin trend being taken to a whole new level this summer, and I’m loving it.” According to Lopez, if you want to achieve this season’s dewy skin look, try using MAC Prep + Prime Fix and Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist. “The MAC Prep + Prime Fix will melt your makeup into your skin, and the Dewy Skin Mist will give you the ultimate glow,” said Lopez. Lopez recommends that if you have oily skin and only want to be dewy in certain areas, rather than applying the mist to your whole face, spray it on a damp sponge and then press the product into your skin on the spots you want to shine. “My last holy-grail product in the summer is highlighter,” said Lopez. “You can apply a subtle highlighter to the high points of your face for a glow from within or a bold highlighter for a more wet look.” Fashion week also featured a lot of bright eyeshadows, including, pinks, blues and greens. “Having a bright color across your lid can be an easy switch to do something fun with your makeup,” said Lopez. “Glitter
eyeshadow and feathered brows were also all over the fashion week catwalks this year.” Ashley Chavez, East County makeup artist and owner of True Beauty Ashley, also has some tips for this summer’s beauty trends. “Summer skin is always hydrated with a super glow from head to toe with body shimmers and bronzers,” said Chavez. Chavez also loves this summer’s colors. “Anything that looks like a sunset on the eyes, including using colors like orange, pink, yellow and gold, or neutral eyes with a pop of color on the lids is always a hit,” said Chavez. When it comes to bronzers, Chavez recommends bronzer from Anastasia Beverly Hills. “I can’t live without my glowing, bronzed skin,” she said. For foundations, Chavez recommends MAC’s Pro Longwear Foundation, which is waterproof, lasts 36 hours and repels moisture. “It beats the summer heat and prevents separating throughout the summer days, while nourishing the skin,” she said. To achieve this summer’s glossy lip look, you can start with a darker nude lip liner, top it with a cool-colored gloss, then blend. If you’re not sure what makeup to try through the seasons, a makeup artist can give you lessons and tips on what works best with your skin type. “One-on-one lessons with an artist can be focused on year-round makeup trends or can narrow on specific, seasonal trends you are wanting to learn,” said Lopez. “Taking lessons can give you the confidence to master your makeup skills, whether it be mastering the basics, current trends or more complex looks.” For more information about Faces By Kristen and Kristen Lopez, visit www. facesbykristen.com or call 925-759-9814. For more information about True Beauty Ashley and Ashley Chavez, email truebeautyashley@ gmail.com or call 925-642-4285.
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