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Gorilla Rilla turns alien for Marvel movie promotion by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Brentwood resident and Oakland Raiders die-hard fan Mark Acasio benched his iconic Gorilla Rilla costume for the first time in 23 years during the team’s Sept. 30 home game against the Cleveland Browns. But the primate’s one-game replacement was equally as intriguing – one that garnered him some Hollywood acclaim. Sony Pictures, the production company behind the “Venom” movie, paid Acasio an undisclosed amount to don a Venom

costume in his famed Oakland Alameda Coliseum Black Hole seat for the duration of the Sept. 30 Raiders game. Sony then sweetened the deal with an all-expenses-paid trip to the Southern California red carpet premiere of “Venom,” complete with access to the film’s actors and a host of celebrities. “What made my decision (to bench the Gorilla Rilla character) that much quicker was when the Raiders picked up and said they are going to Vegas,” said Acasio of the Raiders impending move. “To me it’s a business decision, just like it was for (the Raiders)

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Oakland Raiders superfan Mark Acasio, also known as Gorilla Rilla, recently traded his gorilla suit for a Venom alien costume that also earned him a trip to Hollywood. moving to Vegas.” Sony officials told Acasio, who plays Gorilla Rilla as the official mascot of the Coronasponsored Black Hole hard-core Raiders fan group, that he represented an ideal way to promote the movie. Sony officials did not re-

spond to requests for comment as of press time. “An executive told me pretty much (Sony Pictures) wanted to step out on the edge a little bit with the Raider Nation, the fans,” Acasio said. “They know how we see Movie page 30

Abandoned boats threat to Delta Abandoned vessels like this one near Holland Tract are part of a state assembly bill aimed at removing dilapidated boats.

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

If there’s a single story that serves as the poster child for the problem of abandoned and derelict commercial vessels in the San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta, it’s that of the Spirit of Sacramento – an 87-foot paddle wheel boat that had seen better days when it last went up for auction in 2016. “It ended up in a marina in the Bay Area,” said Gary Madison with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff marine patrol unit. “The former owner stopped paying the dock fees, and it was auctioned off to some guys that had no idea what they were doing. Somehow they ended up in Franks Tract, and we gave them citations for many violations. They started it up, and it proceeded to sink and leave a huge diesel slick.” When the Spirit of Sacramento capsized in September 2016 it was estimated to be carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel that threatened

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to leak into prime Delta habit. The vessel that had been purchased at auction for $1,000 created an environmental hazard and cost the U.S. Coast Guard approximately $1.6 million and Contra Costa County $100,000 to remove. Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D - Discovery Bay) sponsored a bill that seeks a solution to the problem of abandoned commercial

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vessels in the Delta, and it was recently signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. There are programs that fund the removal of recreational vessels, but no such program exists for commercial vessels. The passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 2441 directs the State Lands Commission (SLC) to complete three principle

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No excuses: Get out and vote Usually, there is a lot of hype and anxiety during a presidential election, but this mid-term election seems to be loaded with the same intensity. The extreme division and diversity of issues has the news reeling along with our hearts Senior and minds. orner Taking neither a democratic, republican nor independent view on all of this, I simply want to urge everyone to invoke their rights to vote – to be heard. Marla If it is difficult Luckhardt to make the drive to a local voting center to cast your vote, you can do it all by mail. Everything from local and state candidates running for public office to bills and laws that directly impact each and every one of us can be done from your home. Simply put, there is no reason not to be counted with your legal right to speak up and be heard. If you have not registered, there are several websites you can go to and fill out a form that takes approximately three minutes. The easiest and most often used is www. usa.gov. This is the official site for all voter registration, changes and

information about the entire election process. The first time I went to this site, I was a little nervous about entering personal information on the internet. But after I was done, I felt OK with my choice of this online registration. Within a few days I received my packet of sample ballots and confirmation that I was indeed registered for this all-important November voting. You will need a California identification card or a Social Security number to register online. If you do not have a California-issued identification card or Social Security number, you can still register to vote by mail. The deadline for the online and mail registration is Oct. 22. If you have any qualms about using the internet, you can visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles, any armed services recruitment center or state and county public assistance offices (SNAP or food stamps, WIC, services for the disabled), where you may fill out and submit a national mail voter registration form. They also offer conditional voter registration, which is a new safety net for Californians who miss the Oct. 22 deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information for this upcoming general election. For other states, please check online for this process.

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“ If you choose to mail in your ballot, remember to put two stamps on the envelope and make sure it is postmarked on or before Nov. 6. All ballots must be received by Nov. 9, so give yourself plenty of time for this option.

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While you may not be able to vote at your regular polling place or vote by mail if you miss the first deadline, there is still an opportunity to cast a ballot by completing this conditional voter registration process. Eligible citizens who miss the deadline can go to their county elections office or a designated satellite location to register and vote conditionally. These ballots will be processed by the county election office and can be completed from Oct. 23 all the way through Election Day on Nov. 6. When it comes time to cast your ballot on Nov. 6, you want to make sure that you have done this preregistration.

Find a convenient list of local voting places at www.cocovote.us/ wp. There are many options, and they are listed by town. If you reside in an assisted-living community, most will have polls set up there for you or buses that will take you to the nearest option. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you choose to mail in your ballot, remember to put two stamps on the envelope and make sure it is postmarked on or before Nov. 6. All ballots must be received by Nov. 9, so give yourself plenty of time for this option. History has showed us just how important voting is. What many in the past have fought for is now a right for each and every one of us. Eligibility is based not on gender or race but on citizenship in good standing. In all of my years, I have never witnessed a more important midterm election. Setting aside differences and the heated discussions both in person and on social media, your vote like every other is important, needed and should not be ignored. Let our voices, no matter what they are saying. Be heard loud and clear. Vote! It’s our right! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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culmination of local artists having an opportunity to show their art publicly,” said Mary Lamb, director of Banner Up! “The City of Brentwood and downtown businesses have a nice hook (for residents) to come downtown … it also adds a nice flavor to our farmers market. It has a nice community feel to it, and I’m happy our artists have a place to show their work.” The exhibits were on display this year until the end of September, giving residents and businesses the chance to select their favorites and start planning their bids for the upcoming auction fundraiser. Before they were taken down, the banners brought color

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to Oak, Chestnut, First and Second streets in addition to City Park. All of the banners will be available for sale by silent auction at the Banner Up! Gala Benefit Auction event. Many of the banner artists will be on hand to greet visitors and chat about their work during the gala. Proceeds from the banner sales will be split 50-50 between the artists and the Brentwood Library Foundation in support of public art in the new library facility. To preview the banners, visit www.artguildofthedelta. org/banner-up-2018. To view a video, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia

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Banner Up! program gears up for gala event In its second year running, Brentwood’s Banner Up! Gala Benefit Auction will take place Oct. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. During an evening of jazz, refreshments and catering by Zephyr, residents can get an up-close look at the beautiful, hand-painted banners that have graced Brentwood’s downtown streets and City Park this summer. More than 60 local artists participated in this year’s public art adventure, which is jointly sponsored by the City of Brentwood and the Art Guild of the Delta. “I would like to say that it’s just a wonderful

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Pig island owner seeks attorney by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Many boaters across the Delta recall an island inhabited by pigs, but the ending of that tale has since spiraled into a haze. However, for Roger Stevenson, the animals’ owner, the story is still heavy on his mind as he continues to search for an attorney who will represent his case a year after the pigs were taken from him. “I realized the only way for this to be resolved was a lawsuit against my county,” said Stevenson, an Arnold resident. “My claim was that I was promised a due process and my pigs would be held until then, however, by the time I was vindicated, they refused to return them like they promised.” Prior to the court case that ruled in his favor in September 2017, one must go back to the beginning, when the pigs dominated a small patch of land in the Delta, informally known by locals as ‘pig island.’ Stevenson knew the island’s owner and that they wanted to clear the area of dense overgrowth to create a sand garden and boater sanctuary. “My idea was to bring some hogs to the island and clear up some of its vegetation,” he said, adding that he boated to the island and regularly brought the pigs their favorite treat. “They just loved Chinese food. They would crawl into my boat practically.” Stevenson also noticed the animals loved to swim and forage for hyacinth, the invasive non-native weed that floats in the water and is the bane of all boaters’ existence.

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The Delta island that was once home to a family of pigs was cleared a year ago. Their owner is currently seeking an attorney willing to take his case. “For (the pigs) to be out there eating hyacinth makes more sense than to bring poisons that harm the fish,” he said. “They’re now bringing mechanical harvesters to remove the (hyacinth). Why take all of that perfectly good feed, take it to the landfill and then go out and cultivate land to grow grains and haul them by truck to feed animals? It’s backward. With a little bit of common sense, there are a lot of remedies to common problems.” Stevenson’s pigs soon gained attention

from boaters throughout the Delta, who were delighted by the sight of enormous pigs wading in the water and leading around piglets who were born on the island. “People would bring out 30-pound bags of feed and a shelter was built for them,” said Discovery Bay resident Jim Mattison, who noted people often asked him to take them to Pig Island on his boat. “Most everyone who stopped by brought fruits and vegetables for them too.”

The attention was welcomed by Stevenson, as he said the consistent human interaction kept the animals from going feral as some had warned. A Facebook fan group was created and visitors shared photos of their families and friends sitting on the beach with the island’s inhabitants. But not everyone saw the pigs’ living condition as suitable. Concerns about the welfare of the animals were brought to the attention of Farm Sanctuary, a nonprofit animal rescue organization. “We went through all the legal channels and we got permission to get them, and we took them in,” Farm Sanctuary Director Susie Coston reported to CBS last June. Stevenson said he didn’t believe it was inhumane for animals to sleep outdoors or forage for food. “Animal activists got this crazy idea that these animals were abused and neglected,” Stevenson said. “(Farm Sanctuary) came out, rented a barge, stole the pigs off of the island and transported them by trailer to UC Davis under the guise that they were sick and abused and malnourished ... the vets at UC Davis concluded that the pigs were some of the healthiest pigs they had seen there, a stark contradiction to what these animal-rights activists had claimed.” Instead of being returned to the island, the animals were returned directly to Stevenson, who admitted he wasn’t equipped to house them at his Arnold home. With a sow about to see Pig page 14

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Community events continue for Tia by Aly Brown Staff Writer

As Tia Longmire, the Edna Hill Middle School student who was struck by a car while walking to school in September, continues to inch toward recovery the community is ramping up its support for the family with a variety of local fundraising events. Events have been organized in Tia’s name to help raise funds for medical expenses including one large event that will take place at Campos Family Vineyards Nov. 9. Going back to the date of the incident, Tia, 11, was struck by a vehicle on Balfour Road and Guise Way while walking to school Sept. 17 and has been in critical condition at UC Davis ever since. She was in an induced coma to allow for optimal healing of the brain, but last week, Oct. 2, her eyelids fluttered open for the first time. “God is good, and my little girl has woken up – she is still in critical condition, but she’s on her way to not being in critical condition,” said her mother Tanya Hicks. While the doctors cannot give Tia’s family a firm answer to their questions on her future health and

recovery, Hicks said they have expressed optimism given the progress they’ve seen so far. “The word we’ve heard a lot since the accident is ‘hopeful,’” Hicks said. “With a brain injury – the brain is the least that they know about – it’s difficult to say for sure, but most kids in this situation … a lot of them come back the same way they were, and because of what they’ve seen with Tia and how she’s recovering quickly, (we think) she will be Tia again. They can’t put a ‘for-sure’ on that, but for me right now that’s good enough. That is awesome.” Since the accident, community members have hosted bake sales, created collages of artwork in Tia’s honor, hosted fundraisers at Dutch Bros. Coffee and will now hold an event at Campos slated to host about 1,000. “We’re just now starting to come out of the fog of it all …” said Pete Longmire, Tia’s paternal grandfather. “We appreciate people reaching out and supporting in all sorts of ways.” The Campos Family Vineyards fundraiser will be held Nov. 9, at 3501 Byer Road, Byron, in honor of Tia. The doors will open

at 6 p.m., and a performance by the band The Breakfast Klub will begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per adult and accompanying children are free. Other fundraising efforts are GoFundMe accounts slated for unforeseen medical expenses and the cost incurred from taking time off work for Hicks who had started a new job prior to the accident. “All the prayers … I am very grateful and thankful – the first day was an open her eyes and go back to sleep kind of thing but the day after that, I knew she was my girl, my Tia,” said Hicks, who said her faith in God and Tia’s recovery was strong. “The injuries are there, and they are severe, but they will heal and she’ll be my girl again. And I am so happy – that’s all I wanted was to know she was going to be the girl she was before the accident.” To contribute, visit www. gofundme.com/11-year-old-girlhit-by-car or www.gofundme. com/brentwood-girl-hit-by-car. For updates on Tia’s condition, visit www.facebook.com/ TeamTiaLongmire. To view a video, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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East County Shared Ministry extends an invitation to bring your pets to church Sunday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The service will be held in the facility’s social hall at 200 E. Leland Road, in Pittsburg. All critters are welcome as long as they are leashed, caged or otherwise safely secured. This annual event is always held in the social hall, where tile floors offer a more pet-friendly environment. A fellowship time will follow worship with refreshments for the humans, who are encouraged to bring treats for their pets. This tradition is an international one and honors St. Francis of Assisi, whose love of nature and all creation sparked the custom 800 years ago. The event here has

Pig from page 4 deliver a litter, he said he needed to separate her and created a pen as a temporary solution. He then allowed the other pigs to graze on the abandoned golf course near his house. More trouble arose. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to a call about loose pigs on the highway. “When the pigs were running loose on the golf course, they were in heaven – they weren’t hurting a thing – but the neighbors didn’t like it and they called the sheriffs who chased them around on the golf course for five and a half hours,” Stevenson said, adding he was cited erroneously for having six pigs loose on the highway. “I knew they were never out on the highway – they were happy on 37-acre golf course – why would they want to climb the steep bank and get run over on the highway?” Stevenson further noted he was told the pigs would be held by animal control until he had due process and could prove they had not posed a danger to the public on the road. “When I did have my day in court, no

become a happy and meaningful one for those whose pets are truly family members. “Pets are an important part of life for many folks,” said Rev. Will McGarvey, copastor. “More than companions, they offer a significant benefit in therapy programs for the elderly, for children and for those with major health challenges.” From “Old Yeller” and “Babe” to “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Dr. Dolittle,” pets are widely acknowledged for their companionship, intelligence, emotional support and ability to reduce stress and loneliness as well as increase social interaction and selfesteem. So pack up your fur baby and join the celebration on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., and honor our furry, spiky, slimy, feathery and scaly friends, great and small. one could testify under oath that they saw the pigs on the highway and the judge ruled that the animal control couldn’t cite me on hearsay … they dismissed the charges,” he said. “But I was disappointed when the judge wouldn’t order them to give me the pigs back.” Stevenson said finding a local attorney willing to go up against the county has proven to be a task heftier than his pigs, and he believes he will need legal aid beyond Calaveras. If he is able to retrieve the animals, he said he hopes to one day return them to another island in the Delta. As of now, Stevenson said the pigs are once again housed by Farm Sanctuary, but he is not permitted to see them. “They were a very important part of my life and there’s a hole there now,” Stevenson said. “I have no reason to go out to the island on my boat anymore, and I still hold out a sliver of hope that I can bring suit against my county.” Calaveras County Animal Control and Farm Sanctuary did not respond for comment as of press time. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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April 10, 1927 – Aug. 20, 2018 Steve Marciel passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, Aug. 20. He took his last breath in the presence of his youngest son, Gary, and his brother, Ron. We ask that you join us in remembering the full life he lived and the great impact he had in the boating community and the real estate circles and the joy he brought to his family and friends. A memorial service for Steve will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13. Please join us at The 3 Crosses Church, 20600 John Drive, in Castro Valley.

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so if you get somebody who’s relatively new, you might be seeing a juvenile, looking for food and staking out their own place,” he said. “They do eat chickens. For those with freerange chickens … you may need to put thick wire over their roaming territory to protect them from avian predators.” While the birds are protected from hunting under the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940, which was later amended in 1962 to include golden eagles, they are not without their share of problems in East County. Wind turbines, which provide green energy, have also been the cause for population reduction and subsequently extensive research. Some of the first wind turbines in the area were erected in the 1970s along the Altamont Pass on Highway 580. Moran said between the turbines’

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Claudio Feliz, brother-in-law of Joaquin Murrieta, leads his gang on a raid of John Marsh’s home in 1850. Ancestors of Murrieta will attend Heritage Day on Oct. 20.

History and hiking on Heritage Day Descendants from opposing sides of a deadly raid 168 years ago will come together peacefully Oct. 20 on the site the bloody incident took place. The occasion is the John Marsh Historic Trust’s fifth annual Heritage Day, a free community event held in the Marsh Creek State Historic Park. Co-hosted by California State Parks, it will include a pair of hikes in and around the usually closed park, presentations on Native American culture, children’s activities, live music, a petting zoo and more. Local filmmaker, Todd Myers of Dragonfly Films, is currently producing a feature film about the notorious bandit Joaquin Murrieta and will be a guest speaker at the event. Heritage Day will be held on the grounds of John Marsh’s 7,000 square foot sandstone mansion, built in 1856. A number of the Murrieta family will be on hand as will members of Marsh’s family. In 1850, Claudio Feliz, Murrieta’s brother-in-law, raided Marsh’s Rancho Los Meganos home in 1850. He robbed Marsh and killed a man staying with him. Murrieta soon joined the gang, and when Feliz was killed by vigilantes two years later, Murrieta became the gang’s leader, embarking on a bloody, three-year spree of robbery, murder and revenge. Historians Bill and Kathleen Mero, who retraced Marsh’s journey from the East Coast to what was then Alta, California, will also speak. They’ll discuss common misconceptions about the man who was the first to practice Western medicine in California and who became the first Anglo settler in Contra Costa County in 1838. “A lot of important, yet largely forgotten, events took place on Marsh’s rancho, and we’re excited to help bring that history to life,” said Rick Lemyre,

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“ A lot of important, yet largely forgotten, events took place on Marsh’s rancho, and we’re excited to help bring that history to life.

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The John Marsh Historic Trust along with State Parks is hosting the annual Heritage Day event Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the John Marsh Stone House on Marsh Creek Road and Vintage Parkway. They are in need of volunteers to help make this event a success. This is a great opportunity for middle school and high school students who need volunteer hours. Heritage Day is a free family event that includes displays and presentations on the area’s unique and varied cultural history. If you are interested in being a volunteer, you can sign up at http:// signup.com/go/mdzdUBY.

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All elementary and middle schools in the Brentwood Union School District will participate in Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23 to 31. This year’s theme is ‘Life is your journey, travel drug free.’ Each day will have a different theme for students. Check with your local school for more information on themes and activities related to the drug-prevention campaigns happening on campus.

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Get your costumes and trickor-treaters ready for the annual Hometown Halloween event in downtown Brentwood. The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a night of safe trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., on Oak Street. Treats will be handed out by local vendors. Admission is free for this spooktacular family event.

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Cake lovers are excited to hear that a Nothing Bundt Cakes location is opening in Brentwood. The cakes are described as being made with only the finest ingredients, and the reaction on social media regarding this new location is extremely positive. According to the company website, the location for the Brentwood store is 6061 Lone Tree Way, Suite B. An official opening date is not available, but Nothing Bundt Cakes is actively hiring for various bakery positions through online job boards.

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Editor: Other elected officials are not responsible for resolving ECCFPD’s funding crisis – ECCFPD must lead this effort, and every step taken by Chief Helmick since February 2017 has moved ECCFPD toward that goal. From 2010 until 2017, ECCFPD was run with the chief and one assistant as an administrative staff. I regret my part in perpetuating this error. There weren’t enough hours in the day. Work on operational issues and creating a unified ECCFPD from three predecessor districts and separating from the county was proceeding slowly. Most other issues were not addressed. When Chief Helmick took office, ECCFPD could not support a fourth station even if funded. Over six years, 40 people had left; none in ECCFPD had 6 to10 years’ experience. Anticipated departures would leave ECCFPD unable to reliably support a third station. There was a shortage of engineers to drive fire apparatus. Deferred maintenance had taken a major toll. The chief began by establishing succession plans and building candidate pools for promotion; addressing employee retention; increasing staff and line personnel involvement in administration; and greatly improving communication with the public and other governmental agencies. Operational policies were altered to reflect resource realities and enhance firefighter safety. Next came expanding administrative staff. ECCFPD added an administrative assistant, an administrative battalion chief and a business manager. These additions made a marked difference – financial audits are finally current, the actuarial study of our PERB program is complete, capital improvement and equipment replacement reserve studies are well along, and markedly improved information is available on

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the district website, including financial data. Bookkeeping is being thoroughly reviewed to improve accuracy and comprehensibility. ECCFPD is improving relations with other levels of government. Participation in the CSDA and FDAC provides valuable training, information and contacts for both board and staff. ECCFPD has an active program of advocacy at the state and federal levels with our legislative consultant. ECCFPD and its problems are far better known in Sacramento. If it becomes time to seek legislation, we are ready. Our legislative consultant helped ECCFPD to obtain grants for equipment upgrades and replacement. Effective Nov. 1, ConFire will no longer provide plan review and inspection services to ECCFPD. ECCFPD is actively preparing to contract with outside firms until it has set up its own division. Recruitment for a fire marshal to lead the effort is underway. Eventually, this division will be fully supported by plan review and inspection fees. Finally, ECCFPD must increase the number of stations and firefighters. We have a master plan from the 2016 CityGate Study. Work has been proceeding on the strategic plan for several months. Plan drafting is underway, and future public meetings and board retreats are scheduled. The plan will be ready for adoption in January. Summarizing, there has been intense activity for 20 months. ECCFPD will become a district operating as a unified entity rather than a collection of practices left over from three predecessor districts. ECCFPD is finally prepared to work toward adding stations and firefighters and deserve public and other government confidence. Steven Smith ECCFPD board member

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Editor: I believe I speak for every nonprofit organization that puts events together when I say, “It truly takes a village.” I have been part of many organizations for the last 30 years, and now, with the Discovery Bay Community Foundation. Our primary mission is to build and strengthen our community by bringing people and other organizations together to make a difference. One of our biggest events is the Discovery Bay triathlon that happens every April. It takes more than 75 volunteers to make this run like a welloiled machine so all 300 triathletes have a fun and safe event. We have five key volunteer race directors with different responsibilities and roles, who oversee many different

facets of this event. We need 40 volunteers just on the bike route; 25 volunteers in and around the marina, including registration, transition area and levee; and 10 with our Pacific Coast Water Rescue group, which monitors the swimmers coming and going and provides aid on land if needed. We also need to acknowledge the many sponsors and donors who provide valuable income to help defer expenses to make sure we can help provide assistance and funding for the many community needs and for our schools. We had our Inaugural Delta Dash event on Sept. 22, where we had 16 sponsors and more than 40 volunteers for this one mile, 5K and 10K event, along with our SUP4Fun event (Stand Up Paddleboards), making sure the 360 participants had a fun and safe event. Representatives from our four local schools – Discovery Bay Elementary, Timber Point Elementary, All God’s Children and Excelsior Middle School – were key to putting this event on. Julie Healy from Under The Sun Events, who was signed on to do the timing for these two events, took on a bigger role and helped with awards, shirts and much more, giving back to her community. Additionally, we just had our inaugural Discovery Bay Big Bass Fishing Tournament last weekend and needed lots of help making sure it went off well, and it was a great success. In fact, it was so well received, several participants asked that we have this event twice a year We also give CPR classes to our teachers and community service representatives, along with hazardous materials training for those who need to become first responders here in Discovery Bay, just to name a very few things we do. We cannot provide any of this great outreach without the many volunteers, sponsors and donors, not to mention the hundreds of hours devoted by many to make our communities a better place. So, to those who have stepped up and continue to step up wherever you live and whatever you do – and you know who you are – we truly thank you. It does take a village and you are the unsung heroes. Jim Mattison Discovery Bay Community Foundation

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A guest commentary last week in The Press regarding the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, neglected to include the author’s name. The writer of the piece was Brian Oftedal, ECCFPD board president.

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Deer Valley downs Heritage for first league win by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Deer Valley football team’s players, coaches and fans took a collective sigh of relief about five years in the making after the Wolverines defeated Heritage 50-8 last week. The victory was Deer Valley’s first against a Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) opponent since 2013, and the first for head coach Robert Hubbard. “We have been so tired of hearing about it over and over and over – that we hadn’t had a league win – so to finally get a league win is great,” said Hubbard. The trio made up of running backs Patrick Robinson (213 yards on 16 carries) and Willie Williams (103 yards on three carries) and quarterback Joshua Scott (105 yards rushing on 13 attempts) scored all seven touchdowns in the game. The Wolverines (4-4, 1-2 in league play) savored their first BVAL victory since a 31-20 win over Heritage in November 2013. “It’s been a journey,” said Robinson, a three-year varsity player. “I’m happy it finally happened. I want more. I am not satisfied.”

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Heritage’s Greg Filardo wraps up Deer Valley’s James Terrell Knaules as Heritage fell to Deer Valley 50-8 last week. The win was Deer Valley’s first league victory since 2013. Deer Valley left little to chance in the contest, building a 28-0 halftime lead that ballooned to 42-0 midway through the third quarter before Heritage’s James Williams

pulled in an 11-yard catch to put Heritage (1-7, 0-3) on the board early in the fourth quarter. Heritage had punted four times and

turned the ball over on downs once in its five previous possessions. “They are working hard,” said Heritage head coach Don Sanders. “They are just a really good bunch of kids. We did some good things tonight, but we didn’t execute enough to make a difference. It’s one of those things where it’s a learning process. We’ll be working at it.” The Wolverines’ win reverberated around Heritage’s home field. Thunderous applause erupted from Deer Valley’s postgame huddle and Hubbard could be seen dodging his players’ multiple attempts to douse him with water. “We had some close games, but we couldn’t pull them out,” Hubbard said, only his legs wet from the team’s water celebration. “We finally pulled one out.” Deer Valley dominated almost from the opening kick. Scott took control of the game early, scoring on 5- and 20-yard runs to vault Deer Valley to a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. As it turned out, the Wolverines were just warming up. see Football page 23

Heritage girls’ golf team wins sixth straight Bay Valley Athletic League championship by Michael Dixon Corespondent

While the Bay Valley Athletic League girls’ golf season won’t officially end until Monday’s league championship (BVAL) tournament, the league title has already been decided. And for the sixth straight year, the championship belongs to Heritage, who wrapped the title up with a perfect 10-0 record in regular-season play. At the top of the Patriots’ lineup are sophomore Aiyanna Christi Co and senior Sarah Lee, who have a nine-hole scoring average of 40.5 and 41.5, respectively, on the season. In addition to a strong top of the lineup, Heritage fields easily the deepest team in the league with 21 players. By contrast, other teams in the league have had a hard time fielding a lineup of six. “We are very lucky as coaches to be surrounded by a lot of great girls who come out and try really hard every day,” assistant coach Dan Swan said. “On top of the depth and all that other good stuff, we are very fortunate. This is my fourth year, and we’ve had 20-plus players each year. Even the ones that didn’t play as much seemed to have fun and seem really committed to getting better and coming back.” The depth of the team comes in both

quantity and quality. The Patriots routinely field a lineup with six players capable of shooting in the 40s or better. That gives Heritage a sizable edge over any team in the league. Even better for the Patriots is that the depth of the team is represented with a great deal of youth. In addition to having a sophomore as the team’s No. 1 player, Heritage has a strong group of freshmen that frequently play in matches. “We have a tremendous crop of freshmen,” head coach Mark Tinder said. “We have six that can really play. We are very lucky and very fortunate. Coach Swan and I believe that this will propel us in the near future.” Four of those freshmen – Sophia Dayton, Kendall Overgaard, Geraldine Critica and Grace Allen – will be in the lineup with Christi Co and Lee at the BVAL Tournament. Regardless of what happens at the league tournament, Heritage has a bye into the North Coast Section championships Oct. 29 at Tilden Park. From there, only the topthree teams and the four lowest scoring individuals not on those teams will advance. “At NCS, I always think that it’s rarified air,” Tinder said. “Our best shot will be for an individual to advance. “It could be Aiyanna. She has the game, the power game. She’s able to score well. She has a chance. But again, she

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The Heritage girls’ golf team, seen here last season, recently secured its sixth consecutive league title. probably needs to shoot even par. It’s tough competition.” Something else Tinder credits for the success of his team is the courses in the area. With many of the areas closing, courses are taking on more and more teams. “All of the teams in our league are ap-

preciative to the golf courses,” Tinder said. “Deer Ridge hosts Freedom and our very large team. Lone Tree hosts three teams. The golf courses are working with the coaches to expand the game of golf, especially for the girls.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Robinson seized control of the Wolverines’ scoring barrage, tacking on back-toback 44- and 78-yard touchdown runs in the second quarter. Robinson’s 25-yard touchdown catch and Williams’ 21- and 80-yard touchdown runs finished off Deer Valley’s offensive explosion. “We have been putting in hard work, and it finally paid off,” said Scott. Liberty 52, Antioch 0 The visiting Lions (8-0, 3-0) mauled the Panthers (6-2, 1-2) 52-0 to remain unde-

feated this season. Liberty running back Tyerell SturgesCofer led the way, carrying the ball 19 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns. Lions wide receiver Sione Vaki pitched in with three catches for 45 yards and two touchdowns, and added another score on a kick return. Liberty quarterback Jay Butterfield completed 6 of 9 passes for 123 yards and three touchdowns. Antioch quarterback Willem Karnthong completed just two of 12 passes for 4 yards and was held to 6 yards rushing on five attempts.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Reservoir Painting and Recoating, CIP Project No. 562-56398 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Vista Conference Room at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at Presidio Dr. & Capilano Dr. 2767 St. Andrews, and is described as follows: Coat and repair the City’s steel water storage tanks. Work includes, but is not limited to; furnish and apply protective coatings and paints to interior and exterior surfaces, disinfection of interior surfaces, if necessary, repair and replace damaged rafters and floors and supply and install specified safety, sanitary and structural upgrades. Specific details are outlined in Appendix A - Scope of Services attached to the Bid Document. 2.2 Time for Completion. The planned timeframe for completion of this Project is: June 30, 2022. 2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction cost is: $1,900,000. 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or Class “C-33” Painting and Decorating License(s). All work pertaining to the installation of protective coatings shall be performed by a Contractor possessing a “C-33” License. Contractor shall have experience with the application of 100% solid plural component epoxy coating systems. An attestation referencing this experience will be required from the material manufacturer approved for use. Contractor or coating subcontractor must possess QP1 and QP2 certification. Contractor shall have a California based production center responsible for all field operations. Contractor shall possess full-time staff employees possessing the following qualifications and available for direct project involvement: NACE CIP, QP1 and QP2 certification and Lead Competent Person Training. Contract has ISO 9001 certification and in-house capabilities to provide and/or construct welded tank appurtenances including but not limited to welded plates, vents, overflows, man-ways, handrail, roof hatches and level indicators. 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_to_bid. asp. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required. 5. Bid Proposal and Security. 5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents. 5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the Notice of Award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates

to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half. 6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the Base Bid) for each Subcontractor who will perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. No more than 70% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors. 10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal. 11.Mandatory Bidders’ Site Visit. A bidders’ site visit will be held on October 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at the following location: 2767 St. Andrews Drive, Brentwood to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is mandatory. 12. Specific Brands. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c) the City has found that the following specific brands are required for the following particular material(s), product(s), thing(s), or service(s), and no substitutions will be considered or accepted: Item: Required brand:Interior Coating (above water line Sherwin Williams 646PW Interior Coating (below water line) Sherwin Williams Sherplate PW Exterior Coating (base coat) Sherwin Williams 646 Exterior Coating (final coat) Sherwin Williams Hi-Solids Polyurethane City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: October 2, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77690 Publish Dates: October 12, 19, 2018.

on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Ford & Jazmine Patrick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 07, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires September 7., 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77541 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DAVID PILKINGTON AND CHERIE PILKINGTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 9/30/2003 as Instrument No. 20030488824-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/6/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $461,819.44 The purported property address is: 101 BEEDE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065-062-031 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 800-280-2832 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-17-767191-JP. 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-767191-JP IDSPub

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the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-836370-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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-836370-BF IDSPub #0145182 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77505 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F—0005701 The name of the business(es): Buchanan Smoke Shop & More Located at: 2329 Buchanan Road, Unit A In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ahmed Qassem Naser. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 13, 2018. Signature of registrant: Ahmed Qassem Naser, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 19, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77703 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005423-00 The name of the business: Games of Antioch Located at: 2665 Somersville Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Christopher A. Meyer 2. Gene Griffith. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gene M. Griffith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 6, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 9/6/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77660 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005450-00 The name of the business(es): Bruin Hues Located at: 1209 Jacobsen Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Brenda Ford & Jazmine Patrick. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005504-00 The name of the business(es): P&P Developmental Service Located at: 4851-C Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): P&P Developmental Services. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Vicky S. Ting, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires September 11, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77538 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005699-00 The name of the business(es): 1. A Star Smog 2. A Star Vehicle Registration 3. A Star VIN Verification 4. A Star Livescan Fingerprinting. Located at: 2413 A Street, Suite B In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kay Systems. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 28, 2017. Signature of registrant: Naveed Agboatwala , Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires September 19, 2023. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77630 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26 & November 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005700-00 The name of the business(es): Fab Life Health and Fitness For the Soul Located at: 2263 Renwick Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kameka Bass. 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: Kameka Bass. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2018 by Deputy S. Alvarez Expires September 19, 2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 77572 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005731-00 The name of the business: Deer Valley Cleaners Located at: 4514 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: CL Brothers, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability, Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/21/2018. Signature of registrant: Thomas Kim, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2018 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 9/21/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77731 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005806-00 The name of the business(es): Best of Friends Child Care Located at: 1719 Sanger Peak Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aileen B. Ramirez. This business is conducted by: An individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/24/18. Signature of registrant: Aileen B. Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires September 25, 2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 77618 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-767191-JP Order No.: 170123965-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/24/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-836370-BF Order No.: 8742979 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): JOHN R BUCK AND ARLENE D BUCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0340297-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/29/2018 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: $120,106.47 The purported property address is: 4533 SHANNONDALE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 056-040-012-9 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. LOT 12, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION 6975, FILED MARCH 31, 1988 IN MAP BOOK 321 OF MAPS, PAGE 9, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: “ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, CHEMICAL GAS AND GEOTHERMAL STEAM, AND OTHER MINERALS IN AND UNDER OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO BELOW A DEPTH OF FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO SURFACE ENTRY”, AS GRANTED IN THE QUITCLAIM DEED TO CHARLES J. KEENAN, III, ET UX, RECORDED APRIL 28, 1986, BOOK 12851, PAGE 208, OFFICIAL RECORDS.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005229-00 The name of the business: Golden State Smiles Located at: 1851 Sutter St In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yan Kalika Dental Corporation (California). This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/3/18. Signature of registrant: Yan Kalika, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2018 by Deputy L Fallase Expires 8/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77532 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005279-00 The name of the business: Adept Group International, Inc. Located at: 14850 CA-4 Suite A #119 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Adept Group International, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Susan Graham, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2018 by Deputy D Minor Expires 8/30/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77539 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005438-00 The name of the business(es): Sean Patrick Investigations Located at: 5427 Gold Creek Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sean Patrick Farley. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 1, 2018. Signature of registrant: Sean P. Farley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 07, 2018 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires September 7, 2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77531 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005454-00 The name of the business(es): L A Building Services Located at: 1433 Ruebens Meadow Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lonnie Arguello. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Lonnie Arguello. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 7, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005488-00 The name of the business(es): J & V Salon Located at: 3860 Balfour Road, Suite G-9 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vicki M.M. Steidle, Judith Marie Felan. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 1, 2018. Signature of registrant: Vicki M.M. Steidle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10th, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro. Expires September 10, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77540 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005503-00 The name of the business(es): 4 MBT Consulting Located at: 249 Honeysuckle Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Vilala IV. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 1, 2018. Signature of registrant: John Vilala IV. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77493 Publish dates: September 21, 28, October 5,12, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005507-00 The name of the business(es): Celebrate Everything! Located at: 2607 Torry Pines Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Lori Lowell. 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: Lori L. Lowell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy D. Minor Expires September 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77533 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005510-00 The name of the business(es): Dream Events by Charles Located at: 360 Elm Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Charles Steffon Stolar. 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: Charles Steffon Stolar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2018 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires September 11, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77529 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005523-00 The name of the business(es): Old Vine Winery Located at: 720 Crocket Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Old Vine Winery, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 13, 2018. Signature of registrant: Tammy Zickuhr, CEO/Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 12, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 12, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77634 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005557-00 The name of the business(es): Uncle Waldo’s Located at: 6277 Bethel Island Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Terry E. Diehl. 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: Terry E. Diehl. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 9/13/18 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77600 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005676-00 The name of the business(es): Cheryl’s Shuttle Service Located at: 3689 Sailboat Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Lynn Simmons. 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: Cheryl Simmons. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2018 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires September 18, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77549 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005785-00 The name of the business(es): Amber Hair Design Located at: 612 First Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amber Hong Vo. 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: Amber Hong Vo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2018 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 24, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77603 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.

Discovery Bay, CA. 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: DIANE M. MOORE FRANK LUCIDO MARK HENDRIX ASHLEY DAMBROGIA BOBBI NUGENT WILL TILLEY ROBERT DURAN RON THOMAS ADRIENNE HERNANDEZ Property including but not limited to: tools, tripod, wood, ice chest, plastic drawers, ceramic tiles, knack box, office chair, jack, blankets, ladder, desks, shelving, drill press, rope, weight bench, mattress, van seats, step ladder, misc. furniture, hutch, bed frame, misc. boxes, mirror, washer, dryer, dressers, dollhouse, microwave, couch, totes, toys, chairs, Crockpot, misc. household items and décor, barbeque, tackle box, vacuum, end tables, head board, weights, fabric, books, patterns, treadmill, Christmas tree stand, folding tables and chairs, Christmas décor, baskets, toys, misc. boxes, Halloween décor, baby swing, black light, cabinets, mattress. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer- Forrest O’Brien 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77728 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, 2018.

to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-624205-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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-624205-BF IDSPub #0144941 9/28/2018 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77474 Publish dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 2018.

that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-835911-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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-835911-BF IDSPub #0145437 10/5/2018 10/12/2018 10/19/2018 Brentwood Press No. 021273 77553 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 2018.

Date: 8/24/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77535 Publish Dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018.

at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $118,659.76 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:10/4/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619)465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP. com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 139982. 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. A-4671881 10/12/2018, 10/19/2018, 10/26/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77665 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005690-00 The name of the business(es): Stitched by Jaz Located at: 356 Fremont Peak Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jazmine Elise Cavazos. 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: Jazmine Cavazos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2018 by Deputy D. Minor Expires 9/18/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77616 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005697-00 The name of the business(es): Brentwood Blockchain Located at: 603 Kenwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wa Pak. 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: Wa Pak. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2018 by Deputy C. Garola Expires September 19, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77701 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005791-00 The name of the business: Music’N Fun Daycare & Preschool Located at: 524 Yelland Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cyril Keyes. This business is conducted by: An Indiviual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 2018. Signature of registrant: Cyril Keyes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Expires 9/24/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77644 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005904-00 The name of the business: In Compliance Services Inc. Located at: 7255 Piper Rd. In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: In Compliance Services Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lucas Jones. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 1, 2018 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 10/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77712 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005935-00 The name of the business: Your Garage Door Guys EB Located at: 510 Gilcrest Ave In: Vallejo, CA 94591, is hereby registered by the following owner: John Robert Inboden. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/2/18. Signature of registrant: John R. Inboden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2018 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 10/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77714 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005733-00 The name of the business(es): Diablo Aerial Imaging Services Located at: 280 Alta Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Norberto B. Tydingco, Jr.. 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: Norberto B. Tydingco, Jr.. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2018 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires September 21, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77699 Publish dates: NOTICE OF LIEN SALE October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018. Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes FICTITIOUS BUSINESS #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the NAME STATEMENT UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the File No. F-0005752-00 The name of the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in business(es): Draft to Build Located Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by at: 212 Lawrence Lane In: Brentwood, competitive bidding the personal propCA 94513, is hereby registered by the erty of: Name: Shirley Mills, William following owner(s): Stephen William Joplin, Nic Mutulo, Jessica Sanchez, Doty. This business is conducted by: An Stephen Loving. Property to be sold: Individual. The registrant commenced household goods, furniture, appliances, to transact business under the fictitious clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. business name or names listed above Auctioneer Company: www.storagon N/A. Signature of registrant: Ste- etreasures.com The Sale will end at phen William Doty. This statement was 10:00AM October 29th, 2018. Goods filed with the County Clerk of Contra must be paid in CASH at site and removed Costa County on: September 21, 2018 at completion of sale. Sale is subject to by Deputy C. Garcia Expires September cancellation in the event of settlement 21, 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 between owner and obligated party. 77637 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26 StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie Ln & November 2, 2018. Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322-1883 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 77725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish dates: October 12, 19, 2018. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005758-00 The name of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE business: Brentwood Family Pet Care NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the unLocated at: 4421 Balfour Rd. Suite A In: dersigned intends to sell the personal Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- property described below to enforce a tered by the following owner: G Scott lien imposed on said property pursuant Lichlyter, DVM Inc. This business is con- to Sections 21700-21716 of the Busiducted by: A Corporation. The registrant ness & Professions Code, Section 2328 commenced to transact business under of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal the fictitious business name or names Code and provisions of the Civil Code. listed above on 4/1/2000. Signature of The undersigned will sell at public sale by registrant: G Scott Lichlyter, DVM Presi- competitive bidding on the 29th day of dent. This statement was filed with the OCTOBER 2018, at 12:30 P.M., on the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: premises where said property has been September 21, 2018 by Deputy C Garola stored and which are located at: Expires 9/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. Discovery Bay Storage 02-1273 77648 Publish dates: October 2400 Newport Drive 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. 2401 Newport Drive

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-624205-BF Order No.: 140108352-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERT A. CAMPOS AND LISA M. CAMPOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0085467-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/22/2018 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: $1,171,137.93 The purported property address is: 1847 ST. MICHAELS WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-860-0272 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-835911-BF Order No.: 8742754 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CHAD SACHS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/16/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0177818-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 10/26/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0225143-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/29/2018 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: $532,223.21 The purported property address is: 1676 OAKVILLE COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016-480-032-8 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John F. Prentice, Esq. SBN 087606 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: “Unknown” “Unknown” Howe (aka James Wayne Howe) CASE NUMBER: N18-1838 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner James Wayne Howe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. “unknown” “unknown” Howe to Proposed Name: James Wayne Howe. 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: 10/23/18 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005711-00 The name of the business(es): Dirty Worx Small Engine & Equipment Repair Located at: 6338 Bridgehead road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Whitaker. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 20, 2018. Signature of registrant: David Whitaker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2018 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires September 20, 2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77638 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005746-00 The name of the business: Master Clean Located at: 53 Carol Lane, Suite 104 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paula Angelica Ruiz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/21/18. Signature of registrant: Paula Angelica Ruiz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 9/21/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77599 Publish dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005877-00 The name of the business: Jumelles Candle Co Located at: 352 Coolcrest Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tiffany Rene Colbert. 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: Tiffany Rene Colbert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 28, 2018 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 9/28/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77711 Publish dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 139982 Title No. 95519967 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/02/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/28/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0059459-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Jack Harrison, A Single Man as His Sole and Separate Property, 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 032-191051 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5184 Sandmound Boulevard, Oakley Area, 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, if any, 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: A Nina Sala SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: A Nina Sala CASE NUMBER: N18-1993 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner A Nina Sala filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. A Nina Sala, AKA Aunoa Sala to Proposed Name: A Nina Sala. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/07/18 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: Oakley Press Date: 09/10/18 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 77489 Publish Dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2018

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Antioch - Sept. 19, 12:56 p.m. The following is a sample of recent law enforcement agencies

ANTIOCH Sept. 16, 12 a.m. A crying woman called authorities saying that her boyfriend was trying to get in. This report was made on San Jose Drive. Sept. 16, 1:19 a.m. The reporting person came back home to find her garage open and an entry was made to her house. This occurred on Pear Street. Sept. 16, 6:58 p.m. A woman called authorities from Texas Street saying that her cousin’s child’s father tried to hit her. As she was being asked questions she hung up since the responsible person was there. Sept. 16, 5:57 p.m. A man came into the store on Hillcrest Avenue with a dog that bit the reporting person. The dog’s owner then proceeded to steal cigarettes. The reporting person believed the suspect sent the dog to bite him on purpose. Sept. 18, 4:22 p.m. The reporting person told authorities that he was shot and was located near the train tracks on D Street. He said the suspect was wearing a black jacket and left toward Antioch High School. Sept. 18, 7:25 p.m. A person told authorities that when they got to their residence on Pinecrest Court, their neighbor said that he saw two males jumping over the fence. Sept. 19, 12:56 p.m. A woman in her 30s stole Monster energy drinks from a business on Deer Valley Road. She also kicked the reporting person in the lip when confronted. She left in the passenger seat of a red Toyota.

OAKLEY Sept. 2, 1:44 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on the 1500 block of Wildcat Way. Sept. 2, 10:42 a.m. A petty theft was reported on thee 2000 block Main Street. Sept. 2, 2:50 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 600 block of Frazier Drive. Sept, 2, 10:43 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 60 block of Carol Lane. Sept. 3, 7:09 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Calle de Oro and Frandoras Circle. Sept. 3, 9:36 a.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 30 block of Oneil Court. Sept. 3, 10:51 a.m. A case of trespassing was reported on East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. Sept. 3, 6:06 p.m. A DUI misde-

meanor was reported on Laurel Road and Empire Avenue. Sept. 4, 7:10 a.m. A case of battery was reported on Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. Sept. 4, 8:27 a.m. An auto burglary was reported on the 2000 block of Rubens Way. Sept. 4, 10:26 a.m. A person was harassed on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane. Sept. 4, 2:08 p.m. A vehicle was towed on Bayview Drive and Bayside Way. Sept. 4, 6:35 p.m. A dispute between neighbors was reported on the 1200 block of Sierra Trail Road. Sept. 4, 9:59 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped behind Lucky Supermarket. Sept. 4, 11:16 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 700 block of Almond Drive. Sept. 5, 8:20 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 5300 block of Lakespring Drive. Sept. 5, 9:59 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on La Casa and El Monte Drive. Sept. 5, 3 p.m. A suspect was reported shoplifting at Grocery Outlet. Sept. 5, 7:16 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Big Break Marina. Sept. 5, 9:09 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on Wildcat Way and Montague Avenue. Sept. 6, 12:56 a.m. A false alarm was made at Burger King. Sept. 6, 9:15 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 40 block of Puffin Circle. Sept. 6, 11:28 a.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Brownstone Road and O’Hara Avenue. Sept. 6, 3:51 p.m. A dispute between neighbors was reported on the 10 block of Henry Court. Sept. 6, 6:26 p.m. A civil problem was reported on the 100 block of Star Street. Sept. 6, 9:22 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Brown and Carpenter Road. Sept. 7, 7:55 a.m. A petty theft was reported on the 5600 block of Main Street. Sept. 7, 1:25 p.m. A case of harassment was reported on the 2900 block of Stonecrop Road. Sept. 7, 9:18 p.m. Authorities were notified of loud music on the 1800 block of Santa Fe Street. Sept. 7, 11:28 p.m. Authorities were notified of a noise on the 1300 block of Port Court. Sept. 8, 8:21 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on the 1000 block of

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are: we are characters already. The film is also filmed in the Bay Area, so it kind of goes hand-in-hand.” Acasio sported a complete Venom costume in his front-row Black Hole seat and was flanked by friends and family in Venom T-shirts and surgical masks as part of the act. Acasio and Sony officials also handed out about 50 free T-shirts and masks to Black Hole fans. Television cameras zeroed in on the Gorilla-turned-alien a handful of times during the Raiders’ 45-42 win, and Venom commercials were featured on the Fox telecast. “A lot of people were asking, ‘Where is Gorilla?’” said Acasio. “But a lot of people who were Marvel fans recognized it right away.” The alien act transported Acasio and his wife, Marilyn (Jungle Jane in the Black Hole), to a whole new world. After an all-expenses-paid flight to Southern California the day after the game, the Brentwood couple, adorned in a snazzy red suit and flashy red dress, were driven from their hotel to the foot of the red carpet, where they entered the premiere along-

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side the movie’s stars and other celebrities. Marilyn said a flood of entertainment news organizations were present, cameras clicking and lights flashing, as movie stars such as Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, KISS band member Gene Simmons and model Taylor Hill posed en route to the theater entrance. “The camera guys are like, ‘Turn your shoulder to the right, can you look here to the left?’” Marilyn said. Acasio, meanwhile, was star-struck. “I was on the red carpet, which was actually black, and (photographers) were taking pictures and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was standing right there, Gene Simmons from KISS was right there, all these actors, all these executives,” Acasio said. “It hit me – I got goosebumps – ‘I’m right here on the red carpet, and I’m a nobody.’” The East County duo sat in the same theater row as actress Jenny Slate and behind Sony executives before attending an after-party with free high-end food-truck cuisine, alcohol from an ice bar and the movie’s stars and props right before their eyes. The Brentwood couple might have been outsiders, but nobody could tell. “(Acasio) was asked if he was a fa-

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tasks including: developing by July 1 a plan for the removal of abandoned commercial vessels in the Delta; prioritizing the removal of these vessels according to the risk that each boat represents to the surrounding environment and to the health and safety of the public; and implementing the plan when funds are made available to the SLC. “The Delta is a vibrant ecosystem that serves as a source of water for millions of Californians, supports a world-class agricultural industry and is a hub for businesses and recreational activities,” said Frazier. “Commercial vessels left to rot not only impair navigation in Delta waterways, they pose a significant environmental threat as toxic substances such as asbestos, lead-based paints, gasoline, diesel fuel and antifreeze leach into the Delta.” Abandoned recreational and commercial vessels have long been a problem throughout the five-county Delta region including Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo counties. Last year the Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) undertook an effort to quantify the scale of that problem. “We did a survey of abandoned and derelict vessels in the Delta in the summer of 2017 – mostly an aerial survey,” said Steve Hampton, Ph.D., assistant deputy administrator with OSPR. “We counted all of the abandoned commercial and recreational vessels. And then we estimated remov-

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mous boxer, if he was an actor and what films he was in,” said Marilyn. “He was approached by a couple different people.” The Raider superfans-turned-promotional characters emerged with a handful of selfies with the film’s stars, including Hardy, Williams and Slate. “Meeting the people, the atmosphere, the food, the cocktails, the music, the sweets – I was overwhelmed,” said Acasio. “You are treated first-class. People would walk around with food, like shrimp, on a silver platter.” The Acasios’ Hollywood journey starts with the famed gorilla suit that missed the trip but led to Acasio’s rise to stardom. Purchased on a whim for $19 at a garage sale in 1995, the costume – and more importantly, the man inside it – has forged a legendary path. The gorilla – who doesn’t speak in costume but plays the part – ventured into the Black Hole a few years after appearing in Oakland-Alameda Coliseum seats by the tunnel and in a corner. Around 2004, he was anointed the Black Hole’s official mascot, and his popularity and fame have since reached KingKong proportions. The gorilla’s honors include being

al costs. We could only do a crude estimate. We didn’t have the time or available expertise to do a vessel-by-vessel estimate. Our estimate was $600,000 per (commercial) vessel.” The survey identified 186 abandoned recreational vessels and 51 abandoned commercial vessels in Delta waters. OSPR stated that, on average, two commercial vessels are abandoned in the area every year. The total estimated cost to remove the commercial vessels is approximately $31 million, and none of the agencies involved with policing the Delta have the funding to take on this task. “There are a lot of cost factors to consider,” said Hampton. “Generally a vessel that’s under 40 feet can be put on a trailer and taken to the landfill. Once the vessel sinks or once the vessel is over 40 feet, it needs to be disassembled to get it out. You start adding zeros (to the cost), lots of zeros.” While AB 2441 will result in a plan, it will not provide the funding to remove abandoned commercial boats. The bill did initially have a funding component, but it was removed before the final vote. “I wanted to make sure we could get a cost first – have State Lands develop a plan to remove these vessels – then have the plan funded through the budget process,” said Frazier. The Division of Boating and Waterways offers recreational boaters several options once a boat has reached the

added to pro football’s Ultimate Fan Association Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in 2009, appearing in an NFL.com web series, ESPN the Magazine, on billboards and on the HBO show “Ballers.” When the Gorilla’s not at a stadium, he’s most likely at a charity event, cheering on his beloved Raiders and passing out Gorilla Rilla-inspired souvenirs. “Nobody else could technically do that (be Gorilla),” Marilyn said. “Anyone can put on the gorilla outfit, anyone can put on an outfit, but it comes to life when he’s in it. He’s the only one who can move the way he does, he’s the only one who can interact with the people the way he does and spread the love the way he does. The way Mark is under the suit radiates out.” For his part, Acasio said he’s blessed and expects nothing in return. “Gorilla Rilla spreads the love,” he said. “That is what it’s about: making memories, bringing fans together.” Gorilla plans to continue appearing at Raiders games when the team moves to Las Vegas. To follow Gorilla Rilla on his journeys, visit Facebook.com/Gorilla-Rilla or https://twitter.com/gorillarilla. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

end of its useful life. The Vessel Turn-In Program allows an owner to surrender a recreational boat to DBW at no cost while the Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund (AWAF) provides grants to agencies like the Office of the Sheriff who are tasked with removing abandoned boats. In 2016, Frazier worked with the California Sheriffs’ Association to introduce AB 2092. It attempted to make AWAF money available for the removal of commercial vessels. But stiff resistance led by the Recreational Boaters of California – who argued that the cost of removing only a few commercial vessels could wipe out the fund – led to the bill stalling, and it never moved forward. Until a funded plan to deal with abandoned commercial vessels can be implemented, problems they bring will continue to multiply. “If the boats are not maintained, they will sink,” said Doug Powell who retired from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff marine patrol unit. “It’s just a matter of time.” For more information, visit the Division of Boating and Waterways at www.dbw.ca.gov, the State Lands Commission www.slc.ca.gov, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff http://www.cocosheriff.org or Assemblymember Jim Frazier https://a11.asmdc.org. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

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Friday, Oct. 12 Freedom Day USA

The Brentwood Family Pet Care center celebrates Freedom Day USA, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free examinations, vaccines, parasite prevention, pet food and treats, and more will be provided for military members. Appointments are necessary and military ID must be shown. There is a limit of two pets per family. For more information, visit www.brentwoodfamilypetcare.com.

Saturday, Oct. 13 OktoberFEST

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition sponsors OktoberFEST from 1 to 7 p.m., in Brentwood City Park, 710 Second Street. There will be German brews, bratwursts, food trucks including two Lockeford Meat and Sausage trucks, a kids’ zone, wine, a kegerator raffle (ticket costs $5), pretzels, beer stein obstacle race and even a weiner dog parade (at 4 p.m.). Entertainment for the event will feature accordionist Bruno Ciero, German band Grand Isle Fire Brigade, juggler The Great Richy Bee and the Floorshakers, a local pop band. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/2yfFP8u.

Fall Train Show

The Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Club presents the Fall Train Show, Oct. 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 425 Fulton Shipyard Road. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children (6-12) and seniors and no cost for kids under 6. For more information visit www.blackdiamondlines.com.

Delta Gallery Holiday Show

Delta Gallery opens its annual Holiday Show with a gala reception from 6 to 8 p.m., at Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road. Meet the artists, tour the gallery, enjoy light refreshments and chat with fellow art lovers. For more information visit www. deltagallery.com/current-exhibits.html or call 925-516-5935.

East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum

East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave., is open from 2 to 4 p.m., every Saturday and the third Sunday now through October. Tour the 1890s home, one-room schoolhouse, new resource center and other features from East County’s past. For more information, contact Dawn at 925-513-3247.

Madelyn’s Christmas in October

Madelyn’s presents Madelyn’s Christmas in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Madelyn’s located on 5901 Marina Road in Discovery Bay. Come and get an early start in your Christmas shopping. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/2IvNGnc.

Monday, Oct. 15 Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Highway, in Byron, from 10 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-8021.

Auditions: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will hold auditions for “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” Oct. 15 and 16, at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. Auditions are for children from 8 to 18 years old. To receive audition time register at www.srctgrp.org. For more information, call 925-216-4613.

The Brentwood Concert Band

The Brentwood Concert Band holds rehearsals every Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 400 Guthrie

Lane, Brentwood. New members of all ages who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments are welcome. For more information, contact info@brentwoodconcertband.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Beading Classes

The Brentwood Library will have beading classes on the third Tuesday of the month, at the Brentwood Library, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is for anyone 16 or older. For more information, contact Donna Cooper at DDDangle3@pacbell. net or 925-525-4782.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Coffee with Carolyn

Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women hosted by Carolyn George the first Tuesday of every month, at 10 a.m., and the third Thursday of every month, at 6 p.m. The group provides a calm, safe and loving environment to support women who have gone through or are going through treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. For more information, contact Carolyn at 925-577-3325.

Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Meetings The Kiwanis Club of Brentwood will be meeting every Thursday at Jalisco’s Restaurant in Brentwood, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Barry Joseph at Barry4kiwanis@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Oct. 20 U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West with special guests from the Liberty High School Band present a free concert, starting at 7 p.m., at the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 707-424-3962, email jay. sutey@us.af.mil or visit www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil.

Holiday Boutique at Summerset III

Summerset III will hold its third annual Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1581 Regent Drive. There will be floral décor, specialty foods, crafts, throws, placemats, jewelry, candles, cosmetics, holiday decorations, clothing and more. For more information, call Ginny at 925-516-1375.

Heritage Day 2018

The John Marsh Historic Trust will celebrate Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marsh Creek State Historic Park. Join us for activities, presentations and two hikes celebrating local history at John Marsh’s iconic Stone House. The event is free; a $10 donation is requested for the hikes. For more information, contact Rick Lemyre at 925-286-4591 or ricklemyre@gmail.com.

Oakley Harvest Festival

The annual Oakley Harvest Festival will be held, at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. from noon to 4 p.m. This old-fashioned festival includes a costume parade for all ages, a canine costume parade, a pie-eating contest, vendors and more. Admission and parking is free. For more information, call Cindy at 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Monster Ball Steak Fundraiser

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired presents Monster Ball Steak Dinner Fundraiser, starting at 5 p.m., at 175 Alvarado Street. Come to this costume parade with dinner and prizes and help fundraise for a good cause. Entrance is $40 per person. For more information, call 925-432-4313.

Global Cat Day Celebration

HARP will be holding a celebration and fundraiser, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Riverview Lodge Restaurant. All proceeds will go to HARP, an organization that has been helping cats with medical attention, food and more. Tickets for lunch are $20. For more information or tickets, call 925-431-8546 or email karenkops@yahoo.com.

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Head out to Cedar Creek Stables for the 11th annual Rocktoberfest, from 6 to 11 p.m., at 1095 Eden Plains Road, in Brentwood. Listen to The Floorshakers while enjoying all-you-can-eat tacos and all-you-can-drink beer and wine. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. For more information, call 925-437-4494 or 925-757-8283 or visit https://bit.ly/2RDNSoj.

Sunday, Oct. 21 Marsh Creek Democratic Club

The Marsh Creek Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting, at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 380 W. Country Club Drive, Brentwood, at 2 p.m. Learn about ways to get involved in the politics of Brentwood and neighboring cities. For more information, visit www.marshcreekdems.org.

Thursday, Oct. 25 Family Violence Prevention Forum

The Contra Costa District Attorney will have a family violence prevention forum, from 5 to 7:30 a.m., at the Antioch Water Park. There will be food trucks, prizes and information on preventing family violence. For more information vist www.cocofamilyjustice.org/event/ family-violence-prevention-forum/

Friday, Oct. 26 Quilters’ Holiday Boutique

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church presents Crafty Quilters’ Holiday Boutique at 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m.; Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The boutique includes handmade items, baked goods, jams, plants and a quilt raffle. For more information, contact craftyquiltersihm@ gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 27 The Mattress Fundraiser

The Liberty High School will be having a mattress fundraiser, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Liberty High School Gym. There will be mattresses, pillows and more bed items. For more information, visit bit.ly/beds4lions2018.

Hot Rods 4 Paws

Petco in Brentwood will host Hot Rods 4 Paws from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to the car show, which will benefit Furry Friend Pet Relief. The fee is $25 if you wish to enter a vehicle. For more information visit www.furryfriendsfoodre.wix. com/hr4p.

Wednesday, Oct. 31 Circus Night

Harvest Time church presents Circus Nights, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Harvest Time Church. Bring your family and enjoy candy, games and more. Admission is free, and snacks are $1 each. For more information, call 925-516-1908.

Friday, Nov. 2 Art and Craft Fair

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center will hold an arts and crafts fair, Nov. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Start your holiday shopping and visit the holiday café and no-host mimosa bar. For more information, call 925-516-5380.

Saturday, Nov. 3 Free Market

Christian Community Outreach presents Free Market at the New Covenant Church, from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations of items of the following categories are needed: clothes, toiletries and sundries, kitchen appliances, Bibles and other daily items. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, contact Jenny Rodriguez at 925-625-2651 or Karen Randle at 925-642-1527.

Monday, Nov. 12 Delta Quilters Guild

Delta Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of

each month at 7 p.m, at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood. A donation of $5 at the door is asked. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org or contact Sue at 925-550-2756.

Sign-ups

U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a citizenship preparation class from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Oct. 24. This class is designed for adult permanent residents who have applied for naturalization and want to prepare for the naturalization interview. For more information call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Christmas Wreath Workshop

The Liberty Adult Education presents a Christmas Wreath starting Nov. 8, at the Liberty Adult Education Center, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www. libertyadulted.org.

Intermediate Genealogy Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center will be having an intermediate genealogy class by Sabina Brooks, starting on Oct. 16, on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. In this class you will learn about DNA testing and new concepts and techniques for genetic genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Fall Water Polo

Fall season sign-ups are underway for Lamorinda Brentwood Water Polo for boys and girls ages 14 and under. No experience is necessary. There will be a two-week trial for new members. For more information, emailwaterpolo@brentwoodseawolves.com or visit www.brentwoodseawolves. com/lamorindabrentwoodwaterpolo.com.

Cheer Coaches

Brentwood/Oakley Youth Falcons Football and Cheer is currently seeking cheer coaches for its starts division for ages 6, 7 and 8. For more information, contact Joanne 925-550-7038 or visit www.boffc.com.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

The Girl Scouts of Nor Cal are looking for girls and adults to join a leadership team. For more information, contact infogirlscouts@yahoo. com with the girl’s name, grade and school. Parents please indicate if you also have adult leadership interest.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

The Brentwood Blaze Cheer is currently enrolling children from 5 to 14 years of age for a program that teaches the fundamentals of cheer. Practices are ongoing throughout the year. For more information, contact Alison at 925-848-8422 or brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.

Art Classes at Delta Gallery

The Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages, including oil and acrylic painting, drawing and jewelry design. The classes will be at the Delta Gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com.

Club Scouts and Boy Scouts

Join the Cub Scouts, for kindergarten to fifthgrade boys, or Boy Scouts, for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information and to find a Pack or Troop visit BeAScout.org. You can also email membership@pack1155.org with questions.

Ongoing Events

The Oakley 4-H Club Meeting

The Oakley 4-H Club will be meeting the second Thursday of every month at the Daub 4 Kids Bingo Hall, starting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact oakley@contracosta4h.org.

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