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Improving Overall Health

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Knightsen Parent Teacher Club (KPTC) remains dedicated in its efforts to raise funds for swimming lessons to continue in the Knightsen Elementary School District (KESD).

Since budget cuts in 2017 eliminated swim lessons from the district’s list of classes, the KPTC, spear-headed by Knightsen parent Hillary Ludwig, has been raising the $25,000 a year necessary to keep the swim lessons going.

“This program has been a vital part of our community, especially with the focus of swimming being on physical education, safety and teaching children how to swim,” Ludwig said in an open letter to the community. see Swim page 26A

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embers of Discovery Bay Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind team enjoyed success during a recent event at Adams Middle School on Feb. 23. Teams from Discovery Bay Elementary, Timber Point Elementary, Excelsior Middle School, Liberty High School and All Gods Children will advance to the state finals.

County begins process for commercial cannabis businesses

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Contra Costa County officials have begun a process to narrow down select commercial cannabis businesses interested in growing in unincorporated areas.

All prospective cannabis cultivators, manufacturers in agricultural zoning districts or storefront retailers are invited to participate in the multi-step application process that begins with submitting a letter of intent to the county with basic information about the business.

The number of commercialcultivation businesses in unincorporated parts of the county will

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be capped at 10, with the number of storefront retailers limited to four. Only two cannabis-manufacturing businesses will be allowed in unincorporated agricultural zoning districts.

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“We are opening a new door,” said Supervisor Federal Glover about the application process. “We want to do it right.”

The selection process comes on the heels of the 2016 passage of California Proposition 64, which legalized, under state law, recreational marijuana for people 21 and older and established sales and cultivation taxes. Unincorporated county voters also approved Measure R in November, clearing the way for commercial marijuana businesses to be taxed up to $7 per canopy square foot for cultivation and up to 4 percent gross receipts for all other marijuana businesses to fund general county expenses.

The taxes are expected to generate $1.7 to $4.4 million annusee Cannibis page 26A

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March shines light on homebound seniors

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Diablo Region of Meals on Wheels is gearing up for a community march in Brentwood.

As part of its national March for Meals campaign, Meals on Wheels (MOW) is hosting an intergenerational march to raise awareness of the plight of homebound seniors. The event will be held at City Park, 710 Second St., in downtown Brentwood, on Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“This is the seventeenth year Meals on Wheels has recognized March for Meals, and the third year we have done a community march,” said Susannah Meyer, community engagement director for Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. “During March, we also have local elected officials going on ride-alongs with some of our drivers to see what we do first hand.”

A representative for County Supervisor Diane Burgis will be present at the march. Burgis, a former MOW volunteer, has seen the difference this organization can make in the lives of its clients.

“Working with partners like Meals on Wheels Diablo Region allows me to connect with older residents and fully understand how critical this support system is,” Burgis said. “I have personally seen clients who benefit from healthy meals, regular human contact and knowing

someone cares.”

The march will take place in a loop at City Park. Afterward, participants are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch while local officials speak on the importance of caring for seniors and the impact the community’s participation makes. The march is an opportunity for people of all generations to join together and raise their voices on behalf of those who can’t.

Carolyn Barnes is a volunteer with MOW. After retirement left her with spare time on her hands, she began looking around for a volunteer opportunity.

“I saw an ad that they were looking for drivers, so I called,” Barnes said. “I pick up the meals at the senior center and I take them out.”

After joining the organization, she began looking forward to her delivery days.

“I enjoy the seniors,” she said. “They are so special. I’ve never had one of them not say ‘thank you’ to me. And some of them, we are the only people they see all day. Some have support from family, but not all. So, we also do a welfare check if it seems like anything is off.”

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“People can make a difference by raising their voices on behalf of people who may not be able to do that on their own,” she said.

Meyer and the rest of the MOW team hope to see all ages, from children to seniors, present at the march. She encourages participants to make signs to carry during the march and to bring a lunch, as meals will not be provided.

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In the early hours of Oct. 10, 2018, firefighters battling a two-alarm commercial fire at Saeed Bro Tires, at 3900 Main Street, in Oakley, heard a sound they were not expecting – the blaring horn of a fast-moving train approaching their location from the west.

In an instant, a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train roared past the stillburning building that was adjacent to a railroad right of way and a pair of tracks. A report recently completed by the Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ConFire) states that six firefighters conducting operations behind the tire store avoided being struck by the narrowest of margins.

The ConFire investigation concluded that miscommunication between the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communication Center (CCRFCC) and a representative of BNSF played a role in the incident and the presence of a stopped BNSF train near the fire location when the incident started complicated communications. The report also made several recommendations developed in conjunction with BNSF to improve firefighter safety when working in close proximity to rail lines.

“We are glad and fortunate no one from our neighboring agency nor our own were hurt because of this issue,” said Fire Chief Brian Helmick of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). “This report will help our agency re-examine how we operate in the vicinity of train tracks and make the necessary safety changes to ensure that this does not happen again.”

It was shortly after 2 a.m. when ECCFPD Engine 53 was dispatched to the Oakley address for an exterior fire, and Confire Engine 88 was quickly added to the call. At 2:17 a.m., the incident was upgraded to a commercial structure fire, and two minutes later, Engine 53 arrived on scene and reported that a large exterior fire had

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The two-alarm fire destroyed a commercial building on Main Street.

agency re-examine how we operate in the vicinity of train tracks and make the necessary safety changes to ensure that this does not happen again.

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Fire Chief Brian Helmick extended to commercial building.

At 2:22 a.m., the conductor of a BNSF train stopped on the tracks adjacent to the burning building contacted the CCRFCC to ask if the train was in danger. A minute later, the dispatch center told Engine 53 that “the train company is asking if they need to shut down the tracks” and the radio operator responded affirmatively. That information was then relayed to the BNSF conductor who acknowledged the need and continued to press for information regarding his train.

The report states, “Ultimately, the radio operator was under the impression that (BNSF) was inquiring to shut down the tracks, but, in fact, the BNSF conductor only called to inquire about his specific train.”

The dispatcher reiterated the need to stop rail traffic with the conductor, who again acknowledged the dispatcher’s concerns, and again, did not indicate he would take any steps to do so. He did, however, attempt to clarify his role and stated that he was “not the company.” According to the report, BNSF took no action to slow the trains until requested to do so at a later time.

“Part of the communication error was (that) nothing ever made it to BNSF’s dispatching center to shut down the line, either from our dispatch center or from BNSF employees,” said ECCFPD Battalion Chief Ross

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A second communication error occurred between Engine 53 and the Oakley Police Department (OPD). The report states that the captain of Engine 53 believed that OPD had advised BNSF personnel of the need to shut down the tracks. That conversation did not occur. OPD was only asked to determine the distance between the burning building and the parked train, which they did. That information was provided to the incident commander and relayed to the conductor. It was determined that the train was in no danger and did not need to move.

As the exchange between CCRFCC and BNSF was ongoing, a second alarm was added and Confire Engines 88 and 81 were assigned to fight the fire from the rear of the building with only 20 to 30 feet separating the building from the tracks. Operations were established on and around the train tracks and continued for approximately two hours until the captain from Engine 88 observed lights approaching the scene.

He ordered the crews to begin clearing the scene, then realized a train was approaching at a high rate of speed. The reports states that crews began to exit the

tracks and remove equipment with much higher urgency and concludes that firefighters escaped the tracks with two or three seconds to spare. There were no injuries and no equipment was damaged.

The report offers several recommendations for improving safety when conducting operations in close proximity to rail lines.

CCRFCC will now communicate directly with a railway’s resource operations center to confirm the status of traffic on a line.

Additionally, a safety officer will be established for any incident working on or near a railway, and markers will be placed on the tracks at a specified distance from an incident in each direction to warn approaching trains of fire activity.

“It’s a very complex situation in terms of ownership and operators,” said Steve Hill ConFire public information officer. “There was definitely a communication breakdown.

We learned we can’t take anything for granted. It’s clearly a life-and-death situation. We thought we were talking to someone who was talking on behalf of the rail line and operators, and (the conductor) was just talking about his train. Fortunately, we dodged a bullet and it didn’t cause any injuries or worse.

But that was a pretty big realization for us.”

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Teaching social activism through quilting “ It’s not about politics, it’s

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Antioch resident Sara Trail wants to teach kids to speak about issues important to them through the art of quilting.

An experienced seamstress, Trail is using her talent to help kids all over the country express themselves through what she calls ‘art-ivism.’ Three years ago, she received funding from UC Berkeley and founded the Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA).

“The Social Justice Sewing Academy started as a pilot summer program in 2016,” Trail said. “I graduated from UC Berkeley (in December 2015), and in the spring, they gave me a grant to run a full-time summer program with Bay Area kids to teach them social justice education.”

Trail’s program ran all day Monday through Friday for several weeks that first summer. Mornings were spent learning about social justice issues and researching ways to change inequality. In the afternoons, students worked on their quilting skills by designing and building their own mini-quilts. Most of them had never sewn before, but Trail helped them use the medium to express their feelings on various issues like women’s income.

“At the end of the program, we had a research-fueled art show,” Trail said. “The art was a therapeutic expression for the kids.

They learned to sew to make activist art.”

Trail has since built upon that first summer experience and taken SJSA all over the country. She and her fellow volunteers go into schools and ask children and teens what affects them, what they would change, who would they help and how.

“It’s not about politics,” said Trail. “It’s about who you care about and what matters to you. We’ve done this with after-school programs, private schools, public schools, indigenous peoples groups in South Dakota and all kinds of groups of people who schedule us to come to a workshop. The majority of our program is done with high-school (students), but we also do elementary and middle school.”

Growing up in Antioch, Trail began taking sewing lessons at an early age. Her natural talent with a needle rapidly became apparent, and at 10 years old, she was teaching the basics of sewing to children at her church. During middle school, she published both a book and a DVD that taught kids to make their

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Sara Trail, in pink, sorts through bolts of fabric with some of her students at a store in Berkeley. Trail teaches them the basics of quilting while helping them find a voice to speak about social justice issues. own projects, like pajama pants and bags.

During high school, she collaborated with Simplicity Patterns to design her own line of patterns and, later, her own line of fabric.

“I had a lot of sewing exposure, and I was teaching kids to sew,” she recalled. “But the kids were not diverse.”

The lack of diversity in her own sewing circle is what first inspired Trail to start teaching classes at her church. With mentors who poured all their knowledge of quilting and clothing construction into her, Trail was a well-educated seamstress with a wealth of information to pass on. She chose to pass that on to kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn.

Nancy Williams of Emeryville is one volunteer among an army that Trail has recruited to help students finish their quilts.

During most of SJSA’s workshops, each student chooses an issue to learn about, and

after gathering information about that issue, they design one quilt square, or block, to showcase their research efforts. The students cut fabric pieces and glue them into a block, which is then handed over to a volunteer to be embroidered and embellished, per the student’s creative desires. This could mean lettering, beads, or any other kind of design.

Once the embroidered blocks all come back, Williams steps in to make them into a quilt.

“I longarm the quilts, which means I sew together the quilt top, batting and backing,” Williams explained.

She began helping Trail after seeing a request for assistance on the SJSA Instagram page.

“I do it for a lot of reasons,” she said. “I can be a part of helping students’ art become more than a block, but become something that can be shown. And from a personal standpoint, I get to design how I want to

(longarm) these quilts. I also learn so much from each block that a student puts together.

Even though they often talk about the same things, there are nuances and different perspectives from each student.”

Once the quilts have been completed, Trail hosts art shows for the kids to showcase their work. Each quilt is displayed with its creator’s statement about the issues exhibited in their piece.

“The quilts get seen in exhibits and the kids get invited to speak about them,” said Trail. “Why they made their block, what they learned and what they want people to do or change.”

Trail’s egalitarianism extends to all aspects of her life. When she isn’t teaching social impact through quilting, she is at Solano County Jail, where she teaches the inmates full-time, helping them earn their high school diplomas.

“I really believe in the power of education,” she said. “If you care about your education, you can use it to enhance your development and inform change.”

Trail’s book, “Sew with Sara – PJ’s, Pillows, Bags & More” and her DVD, “Cool Stuff to Sew with Sara” are both available on www.barnesandnoble.com. For more information on the Social Justice Sewing Academy or to volunteer or donate supplies, call 925-783-7882, email info@sjsacademy.com or visit www.sjsacademy.com.

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Officer Joshua Flynn spends his days protecting the citizens of Brentwood.

Originally from southern California, Flynn first joined the police in Kansas. But after two years, family ties brought him to Brentwood.

“My wife and I missed California, so we moved (our family) back,” Flynn said.

“I love the department here. It’s like a big family.”

Flynn has undergone special training in several areas. He is a member of Brentwood’s SWAT team, a field training officer (FTO) and a trainer in the department’s ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate) active-shooter training.

“The active shooter (program) is huge because (the Brentwood Union School District and the Liberty Union High School District) have partnered with the police department to bring ALICE into the schools,” Flynn said. “We go into the schools and work with the administration.

At the end of this school year, we will have 2200 school district employees trained in ALICE.” Flynn didn’t start out working in law enforcement. After graduating from Cedarville University in Ohio with a degree

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“I wanted a job that was more rewarding,” Flynn recalled. “I just kind of got to the point where I thought, ‘What’s going to fit me and make me go home at the end of the day (feeling) like I made a difference?’”

He feels he has found a way to make a difference through law enforcement, and he likes working in Brentwood.

“The community here is very supportive of the police department,” Flynn said. “We have great citizens, and I love Brentwood.”

Flynn lives in East County with his wife and their five children. When he isn’t on duty, Flynn enjoys spending time with his family or working on his backswing.

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The first one is a loss of control. If you just add their name to the title, they are an “owner.” Your relationship may be great now, but if that changes, you can’t just take them back off the title without their consent. They could try to force the home to be sold, or refuse to sign if you decide later that you want to sell. They also have a say in any refinances of the mortgage.

If the transfer isn’t done correctly, and the right of survivorship doesn’t apply, then if the new owner pre-deceases you, their share of the house could be transferred to their spouse, or their estate instead of reverting back to you.

Another danger area is the home could now be accessed by any creditors of the new owner. They could file a lien against the property and even foreclose in some circumstances. Or if the new owner gets divorced, the home could get drug into those proceeds and be forced to be sold to liquidate the equity.

There could also be negative tax consequences. There may be gift taxes involved, plus other estate considerations.

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Laughter really is the best medicine The last time we went to visit family in Nevada, we went to see a show called “Piff the Magic Dragon.” I had seen this act on “America’s Got Talent,” in which an odd little man from England comes on stage dressed entirely as a dragon, carrying a tiny, white chihuahua Senior named Mr. Piffles. orner My first reaction was about the same as Simon Cowell, the ever-skeptical judge and creator of the show. “Oh dear, here we go.” Nobody — including Simon or me — expected this Marla guy to be hilarious, let Luckhardt alone a very talented magician!

When I saw the billboards advertising this act, I called our friends in town and asked if they wanted to go and they agreed. Thanks to our friends and a little luck, when we got to the show we were offered front-row seats. By the end of the performance my face hurt from laughing and I got to meet Piff and hold Mr. Piffles.

My bucket list had another thing crossed off, thanks to our generous friends.

I would rather see a comedian more than any other kind of show. If the writing is good, I also prefer movies that make me laugh. I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine and many professionals agree with me. The Mayo Clinic reports that laughter can help you live longer, that a good sense of humor can help with emotional issues and laughter is proven to help deter certain physical ailments.

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and emotional conflict.

Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor is proven to lift your spirits, lighten your load and add hope. If you see a group of people who are enjoying a funny conversation, you can tell by their body language that they are connected in a wonderful way. Laughter helps you release anger because when you’re laughing, almost nothing seems capable of overtaking it. When faced with unexpected hilarity, arguments abruptly end. When both of you are smiling and sharing a good belly laugh, you simply cannot go on fighting.

So many of us — young and old — are stressed. Kids in school feel a ton of pressure to do well and compete with their peers. The working generation is under the gun to succeed, to earn promotions and raises, not to mention the stress of hunting down a job. As retired seniors, we’re faced with health issues, money management and the loss of our peers. No one escapes the daily woes of life, but finding the humor in things affords us a fighting chance to conquer adversity with a sense of lightness.

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relieving physical tension and stress. A good dose of funny time can relax your muscles for up to 45 minutes afterward, according to WebMD. It boosts the immune system and decreases stress hormones which, in turn, increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies that improve your resistance to disease.

This may all sound too good to be true but, all joking aside, it’s a real thing!

When we enjoy a good laugh, the body triggers the release of natural endorphins that promote an overall sense of wellbeing. They can even temporarily relieve pain. What about the heart? Yup. Laughter improves the blood vessel functions and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. By easing tension, laughter can also stimulate circulation and relax muscles.

Here’s the best part. Laughter burns calories. OK, so it’s no replacement for my treadmill. But one study found that laughing for 10-15 minutes a day can burn approximately 40 calories. That’s a start! In fact, laughter actually stimulates many of our organs. By increasing oxygen intake, it improves your lung health.

So far, I can’t find a single downside to enjoying humor. A study in Norway found that people with a strong sense of humor outlived those who don’t laugh as frequently. The difference was particularly notable for those battling cancer. I’m not suggesting it’s a cure for anything, but apparently it can make a significant difference during our more challenging times.

Sharing humor is half the fun and it’s contagious. Personally, I crack up when I hear someone laughing, especially my grandchildren. Spending time with loved ones and enjoying upbeat, kind conversation is a wonderful inducement for good mental health. And when you, too, share a laugh, you’ll feel happier, more relaxed and enlivened. I know it works for me.

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Some pet owners are reticent to handle oral healthcare for their companion animals because they fear the pet may bite if uncomfortable. Although this is always a possibility, dogs and cats can grow accustomed to having their teeth being brushed or wiped with patience, says AVDC. Oral rinses and special chews also can reduce plaque formation.

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The American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) says brushing an animal’s teeth is the single most effective means to maintain oral health between professional vet examinations. Bacteria that forms naturally in an animal’s mouth will contribute to the formation of plaque which, left untreated, can lead to periodontal disease. By brushing away the precursors to plaque, pet owners can achieve optimal dental health for their pets.

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Live blues music will be featured as a variety of artists take center stage in Antioch at the El Campanil Theatre Saturday, March 2, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The popular Delta Blues Benefit Concert provides musical scholarships for students in the community. Last year, organizers of the event brought in $13,000 in grants and scholarships. The scholarships benefit musical education through local organizations.

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The first Delta Blues Benefit Concert was in 2010 and the event has been bringing in an audience of music lovers to the community ever since. It is a reserved seating show, and tickets are $40 for rows one through three (Gold Circle), $30 for adults, $28 for seniors (62 and over) and $15 for youth (ages 10 to 17). Tickets can be purchased online at El Campanil Theatre or at the door.

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Fresh produce and savory treats will be on display and for sale with the return of the popular Brentwood Farmers Market, Saturday, March 2.

According to Luis Nava of the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, fans can expect to see their favorites back this year.

“We will have a lot of seasonal vendors, like local cherry vendors, and as the time comes, we will also have local corn vendors, and we are going to get asparagus and zucchini during those seasons,” Nava said. “We’ll have fresh flowers and vegetables, some seasonal citrus and a new bagel stand, Bay Area Bagels, that will have hot food.”

Nava also mentioned crowd favorites like kettle corn, JC’s Holey Donuts, Hummus Heaven and Beckmann’s Bread.

There will be a different band performing each week; for opening day the Black Pack Band will be on stage performing their jazz-flavored tunes.

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For those who wish to partake, CoCo County Wine Company and The Crown and Crow will both open early on Saturday mornings to offer mimosas and

bloody Marys. Big House Beans will also have a stand serving hot coffee.

The Brentwood Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon, on First and Oak streets, in downtown Brentwood. For more information, call the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association at 925-825-9090 or visit https://goo.gl/kEoBu8.

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Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Sally Resendez announces her passing on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at the age of 68.

Sally will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Renee; nieces, Denise and Lynette; brothers, Valentin Jr. ,Xavier and Rick; and sisters-in-law, Denise and Laura. She will also be fondly remembered by her sister, Rosemary; nephew, Anthony; and the Resendez family, Gabriel, Robert Jr., Esmeralda, Dolores, Jesus, Alfonso, Elsa and many nieces and nephews.

Lindsey Ray Berg

April 11, 1954 – January 29, 2019 Lindsey was born and raised in Pittsburg, CA, as one of six children. He resided in Sonora, CA with his wife, Ann Berg, of 16 years. Lindsey left us on the morning of Jan. 29, peacefully and of natural causes at the age of 64. He was a retired member of the Teamsters union. He leaves behind his wife, Ann; two sons in Oregon, Eric and Brian Berg; two sisters, Haroldene “Dee” (James) Rodrigues and

Sally was predeceased by her father, Valentin Sr.; mother, Genoveva; and sister, Blanche.

A viewing in memory of Sally will be held on We d n e s d a y , March 6, 2019, at 4 p.m., at Higgins Funeral Home, in Antioch. Funeral services will follow on March 7, 2019, at 11 a.m., at Saint Anthony’s Church, in Oakley.

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Burgis surgery successful Supervisor Diane Burgis’ recent surgery to replace her aortic valve was a success.

The surgery was performed on Monday, Feb. 25, by a medical team at John Muir Hospital, Concord. It began at 8 a.m., with the valve replacement completed just before noon. Burgis was up and making jokes with friends by early evening.

She will be in the hospital for one week and then recovering at home before returning to work.

“We are excited and relieved that the surgery was such a success,” said Mark Goodwin, Burgis’ chief of staff. “I’ll be speaking with her regularly over the next few weeks. I’m not sure what the greater challenge will be, keeping her away from

the work she loves while she recovers or keeping up with her when she gets back, but I look forward to both. We’re grateful to the medical team at John Muir Hospital, Concord and to everyone who has reached out to express their support.”

Goodwin will be the primary point of contact during Burgis’ recovery. Cards and well wishes may be sent to her main office, 3361 Walnut Blvd., Suite 140, Brentwood.

Burgis represents District 3, the largest of the five Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor districts, which includes Antioch, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Oakley in East Contra Costa County and Blackhawk, Diablo and Tassajara Valley in the southern portion of the district.

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Even with implementation of the Affordable Care Act, it is estimated that 40,000 to 60,000 county residents are without health insurance. Dr. Hamid Khonsari, volunteer medical director, leads the volunteer team of physicians, nurses, health educators, translators and others delivering the clinic’s services to the community.

“There was a seemingly straightforward need in the community, and I had been introduced to the concept of a free clinic previously,” said Stephen Krank, a long time St.

Vincent de Paul employee, “It seemed like a natural place for St. Vincent de Paul to step in.”

Joining him in this initial push was Angela Rivello, a long-time nurse who retired from Kaiser Permanente.

“We started off seeing patients for urgent care reasons,” Rivello said, “It was shocking to see how sick members of our community were. As time went on, we repeatedly saw patients with diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and we realized that a need existed for something more than urgent care.”

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One such evolution is the addition of the Transitional Care Clinic, made possible by a grant led by the Alamo Rotary Club, which has been in operation for one year. The goal of the Transitional Care Clinic is to ensure lasting patient success managing chronic diseases, and has produced outstanding results, with patients able to entirely reverse their hypertension issues through health education classes, group exercise, nutrition instruction

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Hold true to Brentwood ULLs Despite growing traffic, underfunded fire and emergency services and overcrowded schools, local development company Blackhawk Nunn Partners is proposing to expand the City of Brentwood to build more uest housing on top comment of current county agricultural land.

The company is initiating a ballot measure for as early as November 2019 that will yet again attempt to move Brentwood’s Urban Limit Line (ULL) west of Shadow Lakes and north of Balfour Road to build approximately 2,400 single-family homes over 800 acres.

Our ULL is a boundary beyond which urban development is not allowed; it is meant to discourage urban sprawl and contain development within our city.

This western boundary was established in 2005, passed at the ballot box in 2006, and reaffirmed in the 2010 election; it is paramount to our quality of life, stopping unnecessary residential or commercial building, maintaining a buffer with Antioch and East Bay Regional Park land, and preventing sprawl development.

Blackhawk Nunn’s massive housing concept planned in four phases over

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the next 20 years is larger than Shadow Lakes and Deer Ridge combined. This misguided plan should not and cannot make it to the ballot.

Brentwood needs more job creation, not more housing. According to Councilmember Karen Rarey, approximately 88 percent of employed workers living in and around Brentwood commute out of town each day – this is astonishing. This results in bumperto-bumper traffic in and out of town morning, noon and night, and it sends valuable sales tax revenue to other cities.

Brentwood is very close to the buildout numbers designated in the general plan, with a little over 2,000 single-family units and about 4,500 multi-family units left to build, while we continue to fall behind in economic development.

Therefore, the city has designated Priority Area 1 (PA-1) below Home Depot and on both sides of the Bypass to bring sorely needed professional, householdsupporting jobs to Brentwood. This area’s plan is intended to bring Brentwood into the funding future by weaning us off of housing developer-driven fees that have sustained our city’s vital services for decades.

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and distinguish the two communities.

By maintaining our existing ULL and reaffirming the in-force MOU, we can ensure that Antioch and Brentwood remain separate entities. This acreage is and should be upheld as our community separator.

While I respect Ron Nunn for his many contributions to Brentwood, I can’t support this ULL expansion.

He seeks to move the voter-approved ULL and develop the Ginochio’s 800acre property according to their vision, instead of participating in our city’s public process – this bypasses EIR considerations and stifles valuable input.

More shockingly, Mr. Nunn states that he already has some city staff and several councilpersons’ support for the project, further undermining the general public’s input to date.

That’s why I am leading the Alliance for a Better Brentwood, a coalition of residents and local organizations to actively and vehemently oppose any ULL ballot measure. For information, visit www.AllianceForABetterBrentwood.org, email AllianceForABetterBrentwood@ gmail.com or call 925-325-8439.

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H’Arts & Wine at the Gallery event on February 7. The evening included wine tasting from Legendre Cellars, appetizers and some amazing raffle prizes! Brentwood Community Chorus would like to thank the following for their generous donations that made this event possible: Delta Gallery, AMC Theatres, Attraversiamo, Beach Hut Deli, Black Bear Diner, Brentwood Hand Carwash, The Candy Shack, Delta Cinema (Cinelux), Dino’s Sandwiches, Handy Dads LLC, Harvest Park Bowl, Imperiale Beer Café, Legendre Cellars, Lunchbox Wax, McCauley Olive

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of housing and plans to add Bridle Gate to the south with 500 more homes and apartments. Per our 2014 general plan (GP), any residential development should be directly linked to job creation and occur in a balanced and efficient manner that reduces sprawl and preserves open space. Why would we green-light 2,400 new houses outside city limits before our job creation catches up to housing plans we already have?

A ballot measure to move the ULL would be in direct competition with our city’s own community build-out planning process currently in motion. It would circumvent vital input into the city’s future growth and the environmental review (EIR) that is required with cityinitiated processes.

The city already plans to meet with major stakeholders – landowners, businesses, residents and local organizations such as Greenbelt Alliance and Save Mount Diablo – to shape our build-out.

Brentwood can protect this area as a dry-farmed, oil-rich parcel by upholding the memo of understanding (MOU) between Brentwood and Antioch that acknowledges the establishment of an open space buffer to separate

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The Cornerstone Christian boys’ basketball team took the floor last Saturday, having waited a year for another shot at a North Coast Section title after a heartbreaking one-point loss in the 2018 contest.

The Cougars seized the opportunity and didn’t let go.

Top-seed Cornerstone Christian never trailed in its 66-53 win over secondseed Jewish Community, capturing its first North Coast Section Division 6 title at Cornerstone Christian High School on Feb. 23.

“It feels great,” said Cornerstone Christian head coach Ezra Hunter Jr. “That one-point loss stuck with us, and we played this whole season with the thought of redemption. Tonight these kids played their hearts out.”

Sophomore guard Jacob Ebert scored 27 points, including 16 in the second half, and his brother, James Ebert, added 18, as the Cougars (31-2) avenged a 66-65 last-second loss to Laytonville in last year’s contest.

“I feel joyful this year,” said Jacob, shortly after cutting down the nets with his teammates following the victory. “Last year, I was crying.”

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The Cornerstone Christian boys’ basketball team defeated Jewish Community High School 66-53 to win its first North Coast Section Division 6 title last week. never looked back. Jewish Community (20-6) tied the game only once, at 2-2, and trailed by eight after the first quarter, 10 at halftime and 18 after three quarters.

“It feels really good,” said James. “Last year, we lost by one on a buzzer beater, so this year, we fixed what we did last year and came out with a win.”

The Cougars, currently riding a 20game winning streak, defeated Jewish Community by three in the only other matchup

between the two squads this season. But this game was clearly different for Cornerstone Christian, Hunter said.

The Cougars’ signature up-tempo offense and well-executed half-court defense gave the Wolves fits all night.

“The first time we played them, we were out of position, and we reached a lot,” Hunter said. “I think we solved a lot of that tonight.”

The Wolves managed to stick around

for the first half – at one point drawing within three on senior Moze Thurmgreene’s 3-pointer midway through the second quarter – but Cornerstone Christian ended the half on a 13-5 run and outscored the Wolves 16-9 in the third quarter. James scored 13 of the team’s 20 second-quarter points, and Jacob stole the show in the third, accounting for 10 of the Cougars 16.

“This year, we wanted to make sure we won,” Jacob said.

Junior center Matthew Broad and junior forward Ezra Hunter III added eight points in the victory for the Cougars. Junior guard Ethan Finestone (23 points) and seniors Toby Holm (17 points) and Thurmgreene (13 points) accounted for the Wolves scoring in the loss.

Now that a section title is in their grasp, the Cougars have set their sights on winning a state title. They received the top seed in the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Division 6 Regional playoffs and were scheduled to open play at home against eighth-seed Turlock Christian on Wednesday.

Jewish Community secured the third seed and was scheduled to host sixthseed Vacaville Christian. Results of both games were not available as of press time.

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Patriots fall in North Coast Section championship game

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage girls’ basketball team tried hard to move the perennial group of Cougars blocking its path toward winning a North Coast Section (NCS) Division 1 championship at St. Mary’s College last week.

But for the third straight season, the Carondelet squad didn’t budge.

The top-seed Cougars defeated Heritage 80-70 last Friday night to win their fourth straight NCS title — with the last three over Heritage.

“They are a good team we battled,” said Heritage head coach Rob Ocon. “‘It was a tough game for us. A lot of our shots didn’t fall early for us, but I loved the way we hung in there.”

Top-seed Carondelet (26-4) never trailed in the contest and scored 6 of the game’s final 8 points to hold off the pesky Patriots who pulled within 6 with 38 seconds remaining.

Carondelet star center Ali Bamberger led the way with 28 points, forward Tatyana Modawar added 14 and guards Emily Howie (12 points) and Erica Miller (13 points) also finished the game in double-figures for the Cougars.

“I am proud of my team; that is all I can say,” said Heritage senior Jordan Sweeney, who finished with a team-high 18 points.

Carondelet led by as many as 11 in the first quarter, 7 in the second, 15 in the third and 14 in the fourth, but Heritage remained in striking distance for most of the contest.

After Bamberger (11 first-quarter points) helped Carondelet open a 9-point lead at the end of the first quarter, Sweeney (11 second-quarter points) keyed the Patriots’ 13-4 second-quarter run to tie the game at 28 midway through the first half. see Patriots page 18A

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Heritage center Abby Muse (33) puts up a shot during the Patriots 80-70 loss to Carondelet in the North Coast Section title game at St. Mary’s College last week. Muse finished with 15 points in the loss.

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But the consistent Cougars never relented, closing the half on a 14-8 run to take a 6-point halftime lead, before opening the third on a 14-5 run to take their biggest lead of the game, 15, late in the third quarter.

Miller’s 3-pointer gave the Cougars a 14-point lead with 2:36 left in the game, but the Patriots went on a 9-2 run over the next two minutes to close within 6 with 38 seconds left.

Carondelet, however, was 6-for-6 from the free-throw line (4 by Miller and 2 by Howie) the rest of the way, halting Heritage’s run and adding another NCS trophy to its name.

“They are a good team. We lost to a good team. Nothing wrong with that,” Ocon said.

Center Abby Muse and forward Kidest Befikadu both notched 15 points, and guard Julie Ramirez added 10 as the only other Patriots’ player to score in double figures.

Despite the loss, Heritage nabbed the second seed in the California Interscolastic Federation State Girls Basketball Championships. The Patriots were slated to battle with seventh-seed Antelope on Thursday.

Results of that game were not available as of press time.

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Heritage guard Paige Ziemann (5) attempts to shoot over a Carondelet defender in the Patriots’ loss. Carondelet has defeated Heritage three straight times in North Coast Section championship games.

Liberty girls’ soccer team falls in NCS semifinals

by Jesus Cano Correspondent

Liberty fell 1-0 to Carondelet in the North Coast Section Division 1 Girls’ Soccer Championships semifinals last week.

In the first three minutes of the game, Carondelet scored the game winner on a Dani Wozniak corner kick.

Instead of the typical cross, she went for the goal. The shot arced and found the back of the net, out of the reach of Liberty goalkeeper Kaelyn Adams. That was all Carondelet needed to seal the game.

“In the first half, we struggled a bit,” said Liberty head coach Tony Martins. “But Carondelet is a good team.

The second half we did a better job. We pressed them. We created more opportunities. They left it out on the field.”

Carondelet went on to defeat San Ramon Valley 2-0 last Saturday to win the section championship.

“These girls continue impress me,” said Carondelet head coach Amy Apodaca after the team’s win over Liberty.

“We only had five returners. These seniors are going to their fourth consecutive final. That’s not really normal but the standard they have built for themselves, that’s what they’ve done.”

Wozniak said her game winner came naturally and helped the squad settle down.

“I take a lot of free kicks, so with my left foot it’s a little easier to curve it in rather than cross it, so I aimed it for the upper 90,” said Wozniak. “It definitely helped our momentum.”

Carondelet dominated most of the

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Liberty’s Tatiana Elsea (8) heads the ball during the Lions’ 1-0 loss to Carondelet in the North Coast Section semifinals. first half with Ellie Ospek creating offensive opportunities alongside Jordyn Young. However, Liberty’s Tatiana Elsea and Jordan Gregory locked it down, with Adams making big saves for them.

Liberty changed things up in the second half moving Elsea to forward and putting Gaby Colmenares at center back with the hope of creating more offensive production.

The strategy change helped and possession of the ball heavily favored Liberty. But the Lions never found the net, even after multiple crosses through the goal box.

Liberty’s best opportunity was a corner kick. Elsea got her head on the ball, but the shot bounced off the post.

The Lions were not selected to compete in the California Interscho-

lastic Federation Northern California Regional Girls Soccer Championship when brackets were announced on Sunday.

Despite the loss, the Lions finished their season 17-3-4 and 9-0-1 in league play, good enough to win their sixth straight league title.

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LRGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for the following three categories: Civil/Structural Design Services Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Services Survey and Related Services PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that submittals will be received no later than April 9, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. The City has three separate Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ”) available, categories listed above, for interested and qualified firms to provide services to the City on an on-call basis. Firms must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a submittal to be considered valid. To obtain the document, please visit the City’s website at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/pw/ cip/pw_rfps.asp and complete the Document Request Form for On-Call Services.City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: March 1, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79223 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 2019.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Brentwood will, at 2:00 p.m. on March 11, 2019, hold an administrative hearing to consider the

following: An application for a tentative parcel map waiver (MS 19-002) to allow the subdivision of an approximately 5.18 acre site into three smaller parcels of 1.715, 2.906, and 0.559 acres, located at 1770 Adams Lane (APN 016-040-007). Applicant: The Rock Church Said hearing will be held in the Vista Conference Room at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Crystal De Castro [(925) 516-5127 or cdecastro@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.

Before any court challenge of Zoning Administrator decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission no later than ten (10) days following the decision, as provided in the City’s Municipal Code. In addition, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the administrative hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the administrative hearing.Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79225 Publish dates: March 1, 2019.

Notice of Lien Sale Live Oak Storage 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561. Has possersory lien on all the goods stored in the prospective units below.

Betty Perry - # 1006 Betty Perry - # 914 Katie Gilbert - # 834 Nancy Koch - # 509 Ralph Todd - # 26 Kymberly Fowler - # 817 Angela Thull - # 43 John Williams - # 112 John Williams - #9013 Jaime Munoz - # 12 Rosa Perez - # 45, #410, #513 Rosa Perez - # 709, #804, #858 The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on March 8th 2019 at 10:30 a.m.. in order to collect the amount due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, California 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 section 21700 - 21716 California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Witt #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to to

prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79171 Publish dates: March 1, March 8, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Virginia Aguinaldo Curameng SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Virginia Aguinaldo Curameng CASE NUMBER: N19-0136 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Virginia Aguinaldo Curameng filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. AKA: Virginia Aguinaldo Curameng b. AKA: Virginia A. Curameng c. AKA: Virginia A. Aguinaldo d. AKA: Ruth Aguinaldo Curameng e. AKA: Ruth A. Aguinaldo to Proposed Name: a.

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Hrothwynn Aguinaldo Curameng d.

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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: 4/5/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 2/4/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78828 Publish Dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Annexation #11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 22, 2019 the City of Brentwood (the “City”) duly adopted Resolution No. 201908 (the “Resolution of Intention”) wherein it declared its intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 5, and the City Council determined, under and pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”), that the public convenience and necessity require that it commence proceedings to annex certain territory (the “Territory”) to Community Facilities District No. 5, City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (“CFD No. 5”) constituting certain parcels of land as listed in Exhibit A attached hereto.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019, at the

hour of 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the City Council may reach the matter, at the regular meeting place of the City Council, at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, has been fixed by the City Council as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5 and the levying of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory and all other matters set forth in the Resolution of Intention.

At such public hearing any persons interested, including all taxpayers, property owners and registered voters within CFD No. 5 and within the Territory, may appear and be heard, and the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5 or the levying of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory or on any other matters set forth in the Resolution of Intention will be heard and considered.

Any protests to the foregoing may be made orally or in writing by any such interested persons or taxpayers, except that any protests pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of such proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularities and defects

to which the objection is made; and the City Council may waive any irregularities in the form or content of any written protest and at such public hearing may correct minor defects in such proceedings. All written protests shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before the time fixed for such public hearing, and any written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of such public hearing. Since there are less than 12 registered voters in CFD No. 5 or in the Territory, the Act provides that if the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within CFD No. 5, or the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within the Territory, file written protests against the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5, and such protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the value of the protests to less than a majority, then no further proceedings to annex the Territory to CFD No. 5 as proposed in the Resolution of Intention shall be taken for a period of one (1) year from the date of the decision by the City Council on the issues discussed at such public hearing. At the conclusion of such public hearing, the City Council may abandon the proceedings to annex the Territory to CFD No. 5 or may, after passing

upon all protests, determine to proceed to call an election to submit to the qualified electors of the Territory the question of annexing the Territory to CFD No. 5 and authorizing the levy of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory; and if the City Council determines at the conclusion of such public hearing to call such an election, the voting procedure at such election shall be by landowners in the Territory voting in accordance with the Act. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that such public hearing may be continued from time to time, but shall be completed within thirty (30) days.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the Resolution of Intention and a copy of Annexation #11 Boundary Map showing the boundaries of the Territory are on file with the City Clerk at 150 City Park, Brentwood, California 94513, and are available for review there during business hours by any interested persons. Questions should be directed to the City of Brentwood Public Works DepartmentEngineering, telephone (925) 516-5420. DATED: March 1, 2019 Miki Tsubota City Engineer Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79204 Publish dates: March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000664-00 The name of the business: Royally Me Photography Located at: 3724 Colonial Ct In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yasmin Mari Delgado. This business is conducted by: An Individiual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Yasmin Mari Delgado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 31, 2019 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 1/31/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78893 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000453-00 The name of the business: Altobello’s Wood Fired Pizza Located at: 1268 Blenheim Lane In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. John Bell 2. Susan Bell. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Susan Bell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 1/23/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78817 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000698-00 The name of the business: Pursuit Angler Located at: 2447 Berkshire Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Phillip P. Lago. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/15/2019. Signature of registrant: Phillip P. Lago. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2019 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 2/1/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78811 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000754-00 The name of the business: Yursol Located at: 5209 Star Thistle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Adeline Roselyne Andree Clark. 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: Adeline Roselyne Andree Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/5/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 78880 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000493-00 The name of the business: Salon Prive Located at: 206 East Linda Mesa In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shirley Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/24/2019. Signature of registrant: Shirley Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 24, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 1/24/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78902 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000751-00 The name of the business: Bebop Shop Located at: 1590 Autumn Valley Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Deborah Lynn Reed. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/19. Signature of registrant: Deborah Lynn Reed. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/5/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79197 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001112-00 The name of the business: Blue Line Real Estate & Property Management Located at: 5087 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: ABJ Enterprises Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/21/19. Signature of registrant: Michael Barbanica, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 21, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/21/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 79195 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 11, 2019, to consider the following matter: Receive input from the community regarding boundaries and composition of districts for City Council Member district-based elections pursuant to Elections Code section 10010; and Council Member direction to the demographer on desired criteria to be used for drawing district maps This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk Publish: March 1, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79203 Publish dates: March 1, 2019.

three year time extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. 8446.

Applicant: Bailey Neff Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Crystal De Castro [(925) 516-5127 or cdecastro@ brentwoodca.gov in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.

If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79205 Publish dates: March, 2019.

The purported property address is: 3211 CURLEW CONNEX, KNIGHTSEN, CA 94548 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 020-062-013 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18-842875-NJ. 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 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 success-

ful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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-18-842875-NJ IDSPub #0150217 3/1/2019 3/8/2019 3/15/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78929 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 12, 2019, to consider the following application: An application for a three-year time extension for Tentative Subdivision Map No. 8446 to subdivide a 3.66-acre site into eight single-family residential lots. The project, known as St. James Court, is located at 1060 Minnesota Avenue, south of Sand Creek Road (APN 017-080-007).

A mitigated negative declaration for this project was previously prepared and adopted by the City Council with the initial approval in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Several potentially significant impacts were identified; however, mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce those impacts to less than significant levels. All mitigation measures not addressed by the standard conditions of approval were included in the conditions of approval on the project and remain in full force and effect.

On February 5, 2019, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18-842875NJ Order No.: 180500420-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/23/2008. 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 accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): HARRY G. TURNER AND JOSETTE M. TURNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/29/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0043100-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/3/2019 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $325,283.94

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000577-00 The name of the business: Noteworthy Management and Marketing Group Located at: 5231 Ramsdell Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rose M. Lawrence. 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: Rose M. Lawrence.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 28, 2019 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 1/28/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-7678 79082 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000609-00 The name of the business: Bruin Hues LLC Located at: 1209 Jacobsen St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bruin Hues LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Ford, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 1/29/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 78831 Publish dates: February 8. 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000257-00 The name of the business: Blended Image Barbershop Located at: 1280 Central Blvd Ste J11 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Laurice F. Williams III. 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: Laurice F. Williams III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2019 by Deputy M Favro Expires 1/14/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78843 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000285-00 The name of the business: 1. Bay Area Builders 2. MDL Associates Inc. Located at: 910 Rutherford Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: MDL Associates Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1980.

Signature of registrant: Mike Lucido, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 16, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 1/16/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78820 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000518-00 The name of the business: Fallas Paredes Located at: 13220 San Pablo Avenue In: San Pablo, CA 94806, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pegasus Trucking, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/19/2018. Signature of registrant: Michael Fallas, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 1/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79109 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000526-00 The name of the business: The Craft Room Located at: 80 Eagle Rock Way Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shelly Tweedy.

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: Shelly Tweedy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 1/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78898 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000573-00 The name of the business: Bay Area Floor Express, Inc Located at: 508 Piatta Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bay Area Floor Express, 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: Carlos T. Dos Santos, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 28, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 1/28/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 78819 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000370-00 The name of the business: Content Creators Corp. Located at: 1160 Chaucer Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Kimberley Doyal 2. Jodi Hersh. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/18/19. Signature of registrant: Kim Doyal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 18, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 1/18/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78926 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000587-00 The name of the business: Express Logistics Located at: 1261 Locust St #142 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: TBG Enterprises 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 1/29/2019.

Signature of registrant: Naenia Fountain, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2019 by Deputy C Preston Expires 1/29/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79083 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000426-00 The name of the business: Naturals Handcrafted Located at: 2224 Spyglass Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ana Kory Moon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Ana Kory Moon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 1/23/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78938 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000598-00 The name of the business: Little Innovators Located at: 829 Bamboo Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Little Innovators, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rachelle Hampton, Owner-Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 1/29/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78818 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000752-00 The name of the business: Peaceful Pet Passing Located at: 2058 Navarra Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Robert Linett. 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: Robert Linett. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/5/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78873 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000753-00 The name of the business: Cerda’s Construction Located at: 2357 Arch Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria Violeta Orucuta Vazquez. 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: Maria Violeta Orucuta Vazquez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/5/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79042 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8,15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000781-00 The name of the business(es): Sunny Day Service Located at: 1942 S. Forest Hill Place In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Marshall. 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: Mark Marshall. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 06, 2019 by Deputy L. Fallas Expires February 6, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78980 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15,2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000790-00 The name of the business: Done Right Handyman Services Located at: 1360 Bellerose CT In: Brentwood, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Jeffrey Chavez. 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: David Jeffrey Chavez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 6, 2019 by Deputy L Mae Expires 2/6/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79155 Publish dates: March 1, 8,15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000828-00 The name of the business: La Movida Night Club Located at: 14273 San Pablo Ave In: San Pablo, CA 94806 is hereby registered by the following owner: La Movida LLC . This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Idalia Montecinos, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 7, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/7/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79157 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000846-00 The name of the business: ML Lender Services Located at: 325 Vilage Sq In: Orinda, CA 94563, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Lopez. 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: Michael Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2019 by Deputy C Preston Expires 2/8/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78959 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

sus Ibarra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 14, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/14/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79194 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

business: Extreme Motorsports Located at: 8445 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: RCKB Enterprises, 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 8/31/2007. Signature of registrant: Ralph Cole, Managing Member LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79199 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

guns, wood & construction equipment.

11. Jose Ruiz-Zamora - Cook ware, tile saw, tools & sleeping bags.

12. Liliana Pena - Fan, art work, toaster oven & glass table.

13. Marissa Boo - Drill press, weights, large play house, exercise equipment, metal shelving, refrigerator, tennis rackets, boxes & bins.

14. Gina Montoya - 3 vases, night stands, art work, glass table, dresser & purses.

15. Bonn Anthony Paje - Couches, ottoman bed, 2 large mirrors.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted.

Dates Published: 2/22/2019 and 3/1/2019 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79080 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 2019.

phone 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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-18-841882-NJ IDSPub #0150355 3/1/2019 3/8/2019 3/15/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79024 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

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-18-841957-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-841957-JB IDSPub #0150368 3/1/2019 3/8/2019 3/15/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79025 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 1/29/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 78814 Publish Dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000864-00 The name of the business: Safe And Sound Home Care Located at: 4708 Nunn Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joralyn Gurion. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/8/19. Signature of registrant: Joralyn Gurion. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 2/8/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 78936 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000865-00 The name of the business: A Tribe Called Yoga Located at: 238 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Magdalena Hurtado. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Magdalena Hurtado. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 2/8/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79101 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000867-00 The name of the business: Collab Loft, LLC Located at: 238 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Collab Loft, 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 2/8/19. Signature of registrant: Magdalena Hurtado, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/8/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79119 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000869-00 The name of the business: Illume Multimedia, LLC Located at: 238 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Illume Multimedia, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limted Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/8/19. Signature of registrant: Matthew Valenzuela, President . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 2/8/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79120 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000889-00 The name of the business: Salesflex LLC Located at: 414 Cakebread Pl In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Salesflex LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dominic Ester, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 11, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/11/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79051 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000982-00 The name of the business(es): Artesanias Mexicanas HAC Located at: 4567 Century Blvd In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jesus Ibarra. 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: Je-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000998-00 The name of the business: AVNZOTECH Located at: 277 Iris Rd In: Hercules, CA 94547, is hereby registered by the following owner: First Global Link 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 2/15/19. Signature of registrant: Nasir Hamdani (President). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 15, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 2/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79128 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001001-00 The name of the business: Got 2 Celebrate Located at: 55 Broderick Dr #B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Douglas Lee Daley. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/19. Signature of registrant: Doug Daley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 15, 2019 by Deputy F Franklin Expires 2/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79126 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001004-00 The name of the business: Kelly & Co Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon # 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelly & Co Group. 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: Kelly Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 15, 2019

by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79192 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001049-00 The name of the business: Beths Sweet Treats Located at: 2461 Crescent Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Elizabeth E McCants. 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: Elizabeth McCants. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 19, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/19/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79196 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001065-00 The name of the business: Sol Textiles & Yoga Located at: 33 Briarwood Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marisol G. Fuson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/19. Signature of registrant: Marisol G. Fuson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 20, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/20/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79172 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001072-00 The name of the business: Bay Area Voice Talent Located at: 927 Island Palm Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Saunders. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/18. Signature of registrant: Michael Saunders. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 20, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/20/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79175 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001186-00 The name of the

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 8th day of March 2019 at 11:00 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Lloyd Butler - 3 Model T cars, Model T parts, 6 bicycles, pressure washer.

2. Charlotte Adams - 15+ boxes, bags, bedding, purses & crutches.

3. Charlotte Adams - picnic basket, 30+ boxes, 15+ plastic bags, plastic bins & folding chair.

4. Joan Michel Lehman - Art work, 15+ boxes, 6+ bins.

5. Lloyd Butler - 30+ boxes, 30+ bins, 2 Model T cars, piano, desk, book case & clothing.

6. Jon Smithey - plywood, punch bowl, water cooler, bins & boxes.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted Dates Published: 2/22/2019 and 3/1/2019. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 021273 79076 Publish dates: February 22, March 1, 2019.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.

On the 8th day of March 2019, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Anita Swab - Chairs, TV, doll collection, weed eater, board games, fire extinguisher, furniture, tools & kid’s toys.

2. Efrain Correal - Boxes, bins, drafting table, file cabinet & electric heater.

3. Jeffrey Phillips - Head board, coffee table, luggage & tool chest.

4. Michelle Wilson - Telescope, cruiser bike & key board.

5. Efrain Correal - Metal shelving, ladders, carpet, golf push cart, art work, fish tank & bongo drum.

6. Earline Walker - Folding chairs, auto body parts, deep fryer, restaurant equipment & bar stool.

7. Ray Hagler Jr. - Car seat, folding tables, drum set, ladders, standing lamp & BBQ. 8. Adrienne Thomas - Egyptian furniture, karaoke machine, 6 chairs, doll house, big screen TV & electric lawn mower.

9. Kimberly McBride - 2 flat screen TVs, baby stroller, high chair, couch, love seat, standing lamps, tables & baby car seat.

10. Edward F. Pike - 2 car speakers, nail

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18841882-NJ Order No.: 180463503-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/25/2013. 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 accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ZELDA B. AYRES, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 10/1/2013 as Instrument No. 20130236533-00 and re-recorded on 10/31/2013 as Instrument Number 2013-0260683-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/15/2019 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $395,789.04 The purported property address is: 1873 Trenton Place, Brentwood, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 010-540-032 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

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

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18-841882-NJ. 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 tele-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-841957-JB Order No.: 180464705-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHEN D MELANDER AND DEBORAH L MELANDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 7/20/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0266634-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/3/2019 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $510,642.97 The purported property address is: 2025 NEWTON DR, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-240-085 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105 and SEC 24073 ET SEQ B&P, C.) Escrow No. 1914308PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: ROCK SOLID INVESTMENTS INC., 900 TALARIA COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Doing Business as: DOUBLES ALLEY CAFE All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: SAVINO V RUVALCABA, 2623 BROOKSHIRE ST, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-5552 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and are located at: 1510 NEROLY RD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is MARCH 19, 2019 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial and Professions Code(s) sections set forth above.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice of the liquor license is received by the Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 2-12-19 Buyer(s): SAVINO V RUVALCABA LA2209163 OAKLEY PRESS 3/1/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 79201 Publish dates: March 1, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Frank Edward Givens Jr. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Frank Edward Givens Jr CASE NUMBER: N19-0189 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Frank Edward Givens Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Frank Edward Givens Jr to Proposed Name: Francis Edward Givens. 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: 04/02/2019 Time:

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Bebop Shop at 557 Cashew St, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/21/2017 under File No. F-0006958-00 (*1) Michelle R Wright 557 Cashew Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Michelle Wright. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79198 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Fill My Basket at 560 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/4/2013 under File No. 2013 F-0003565-00 (*1) Sharon L. Dawson 560 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: an individual. Signature: Sharon L. Dawson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 79174 Publish dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000418-00 The name of the business: Susie’s Reality Bites Located at: 61 Merlot Court In: Oakley, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Susan Sullivan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/11/18. Signature of registrant: Susan Sullivan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 22, 2019 by Deputy C Garola Expires 1/22/2024 Brentwood Press No. 021273 78824 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000665-00 The name of the business: ALL*HAUL Located at: 2146 Verona Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daniel J Fonceca. 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: Daniel Fonceca. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 31, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 1/31/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78810 Publish dates: February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000776-00 The name of the business: Medel Construction Located at: 4401 Macadamia Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dylan Medel. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/5/2019. Signature of registrant: Dylan Medel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 6, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/6/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 78951 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000913-00 The name of the business: Aadvantage Carpet Cleaning Located at: 830 Almond Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Benjamin Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 2003. Signature of registrant: Benjamin Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 11, 2019 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 2/11/2024 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 78965 Publish dates: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019.

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Feb. 3, 1:17 p.m. A person told authorities that a woman wearing a dark colored floral skirt, black jeans and heels snatched a gold necklace from the reporting person’s hand on Somerville Road.

The reporting person thinks that security has footage of the suspect.

Feb. 3, 1:56 p.m. A person told authorities that their brother was shot in the chest on Lemontree Way. Feb. 4, 2:50 p.m. The reporting person told authorities that he was going to sell a phone to someone, but when they met up, the suspect snatched the phone from his hands and left in a black Mitsubishi, running the reporting person’s foot over with his vehicle. The suspect also had a knife. This occurred on East Thirteenth Street.

Feb. 4, 8:15 p.m. A person told authorities that his Apple computer was stolen from his house, but he is currently tracing it to Pittsburg.

This report came from Wexler Peak Way. Feb. 5, 9 a.m. A security guard tried to stop a theft, but the subject pulled a knife on him. The suspect took an air mattress and two bags of items. This occurred on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 5, 10:53 p.m. A woman told authorities that she came home and found a door that she normally left unlocked, locked. This occurred on Woodmont Court.

Feb. 6, 2:36 p.m. A person told authorities that she put in an online report from 2018 but it was rejected. Her insurance is asking for a report for her claim, and the reporting person does not have any information on the suspect.

Feb. 8, 11:49 a.m. A residence on Rainer Way was broken into. According to evidence, there were multiple trips made from the living room window, garage, slider door and hallway.

Feb. 9, 9:34 a.m. A reporting person told authorities that they saw a male who had either been shot or stabbed and was bleeding from the head. He is currently walking towards Lucky’s. This report came from Contra Loma Boulevard and Putnam Street.

Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. Authorities received a report saying that someone was assaulted by a group of subjects as they were leaving Macy’s on Somersville Road.

OAKLEY Feb. 3, 11:57 a.m. A vehicle was towed on Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue.

Feb. 3, 11:11 p.m. A person was reported trespassing on Main Street and Empire Avenue.

Feb. 4, 7:18 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane.

Feb. 4, 9:05 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 50 block of Carol Lane.

Feb. 4, 3:35 p.m. Authorities were notified of an intruder on the 1700 block of Walnut Meadows Drive.

Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. A case of battery was reported on the 80 block of Rave Avenue.

Feb. 5, 2:21 a.m. A person was said to be drunk in public on the 400 block of Vinewood Drive.

Feb. 5, 7:04 a.m. A security check was made on Laurel Ball Fields.

Feb. 5, 9:58 a.m. A case of panhandling was reported at Grocery Outlet.

Feb. 5, 4:34 p.m. A suspicious circumstance occurred on the 200 block of Brazil Court.

Feb. 5, 6:45 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at O’Reilly’s.

Feb. 6, 3:58 a.m. Authorities received complaints of loud music playing on the 4200 block of Northwood Court.

Feb. 6, 7:02 a.m. A patrol request was made at Raley’s.

Feb. 6, 10:27 a.m. Authorities were notified of threats being made on the 80 block of Race Avenue.

Feb. 6, 1:29 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on East Cypress Road and Main Street.

Feb. 6, 4:23 p.m. A vehicle was towed on Wildcat Way and Wildcat Court.

Feb. 6, 9:24 p.m. A suspicious subject was spotted on Waterford Way and Bayside Way. Feb. 7, 2:28 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on the 1200 block of Main Street.

Feb. 7, 8:47 p.m. A person was reported to authorities for trespassing on the 2100 block of Main Street.

Feb. 7, 11:51 a.m. A death related to non-criminal circumstances was reported on the 3800 block of Marsh Way. Feb. 7, 3:54 p.m. A reckless driver was reported on Main Street and Miguel Drive.

Feb. 7, 6:47 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen on the 80 block of Duckhorn Place.

Feb. 8, 3:29 a.m. A false alarm came from Freedom High School.

Feb. 8, 1:18 p.m. A 911 hang up came from the 4900 block of Frank Hengel Way. Feb. 8, 3:34 p.m. An accident with an injury occurred at Laurel Ball Fields.

Feb. 8, 7:35 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from the 50 block of Carol Lane.

Feb. 9, 11:12 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 1100 block of Jordan Lane.

Feb. 9, 1:42 p.m. Authorities received a report of child abuse from the 200 block of Hill Avenue.

Feb. 9, 11:31 p.m. A loud party was reported on Pecan Lane and Teakwood Drive.

Feb. 9, 11:49 p.m. A suspicious subject was spotted on the 1600 block of Main Street.

BRENTWOOD Feb. 3, 4:47 p.m. A person told authorities that a white Honda Civic hit his vehicle and tried to drive away. This occurred on Walnut Boulevard and Oak Street.

Feb. 4, 10:42 a.m. A person told authorities that they noticed a safe that had been broken open behind their residence on Haystack Court.

Feb. 5, 10:52 p.m. A man on Shady Willow Lane told authorities that a man was throwing bottles at him, yelling racial slurs and wanted to fight him. The man lives in an apartment complex but it is unknown who he is.

Feb. 6, 8:53 a.m. Authorities received a report saying that there was a man who threatened to hit people in a residence on Windy Springs Lane.

Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. A subject physically attacked the reporting person on Clarksburg Plaza.

Feb. 8, 6:26 p.m. A person told authorities that a subject that has a restraining order keeps calling her through collect calls. This report came from Sycamore Avenue.

Feb. 8, 10:15 p.m. Authorities were told that at least three vehicles were robbed in a parking lot on Lone Tree Way. The suspect’s vehicle was believed to be a white Buick.

Feb. 8, 10:57 p.m. A person was reported making threats to a manager of a store on Sand Creek Road. The suspect was said to be intoxicated.

Feb. 9, 12:58 a.m. A subject was reported yelling on Mills Drive.

Feb. 9, 4:16 p.m. Authorities received a 911 call saying that an accident occurred on Sand Creek Road and State Route 4. It was not known if any injuries occurred.

Feb. 9, 4:49 p.m. A fight between family members was reported on Village Drive.

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Frazier bill would make it easier for qualified disabled veterans to get special license plate Assemblymember Jim Frazier (DDiscovery Bay) has introduced a bill to streamline the process disabled veterans must go through to obtain a special license plate.

Assembly Bill 408 will expand the number of agencies that can confirm a disabled veteran’s status to include the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and county veteran service offices.

“This change will improve service at the DMV for disabled veterans, and eliminate an unnecessary and frustrating delay that impedes disabled veterans’ access to a

rightly earned benefit,” Frazier said.

Currently, California uses a California-unique letter issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) to substantiate that a veteran applying for Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates is qualified to receive them. Historically, the process operated without delay because all paperwork for California veterans came from one of the three USDVA Regional Offices located in the state. However, over the past 5-10 years an increasing number of USDVA veteran requests for documentation from their records have been distributed to regional offices throughout the

CA Certified Organic Farmers California is the road map to organic living Surging consumer demand for organic foods has created an opportunity for California to expand organic food production and reap a multitude of economic, environmental, and public health benefits.

That is the finding of a comprehensive report released by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) at its annual conference in Fresno on February 27. The report, titled “Roadmap to an Organic California: Benefits Report,” distills the findings of more than 300 peerreviewed scientific studies to document a wide-ranging inventory of benefits that an expansion of organic farming could bring to California.

Based on the report’s findings, the organization calls upon state and local policymakers, community leaders, and non-profit organizations to help put California on a path to increase the acreage of organic food production from 4 percent of the state’s farmland today to 10 percent by 2030.

The organic foods industry has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, climbing from U.S. sales of less than $4 billion in 1997 to more than $50 billion today. Sales of organic products are growing at a rate six times greater than the overall growth in food sales.

In California alone, sales of organic commodities and processed foods totaled $14.55 billion in 2017.

California produces 38 percent of the country’s organic farmgate value.

Research shows that more than 80 percent of U.S. households purchase at least some organic foods, and they are now on the shelves of nearly every major food retailer. Demographic trends indicate sustained growth lies ahead, as market research shows that

organic products are most in demand among young adults of the Millennial generation.

The report presents scientific evidence that shows organic farming to be a practical tool for reducing poverty, stimulating local economies, protecting and enhancing public health, and ensuring a food secure future. It shows that it is time for all communities to have access to organic food and for all of California to benefit from organic agriculture.

California, already the national leader accounting for more than a third of all organic food sales in the nation, is uniquely poised to benefit from this strong trend in consumer demand. Not only does California have a robust foundation from which to build, it is the only state with its own program to support the USDA’s National Organic Program, which sets the standards for organic production that ensure consumer confidence in the organic label.

“Representing a district with so much organic produce has given me the opportunity to see the benefits of organic farming first hand,” said Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Santa Cruz). “Since California is the largest producer of organic foods, it is important to understand the economic, public health, and environmental benefits of organic farming. I hope California can utilize this report to encourage this organic farming trend. Not only does the market for organic produce keep growing, the environmental and consumer benefits of organic farming equal healthier soil and waterways and healthier produce.”

The report details a variety of benefits that organic production is generating – and could generate on a far larger scale.

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United States as a means to balance workload and to prevent backlogs.

As a result, when a veteran makes a request for the DV letter from the USDVA, the request is more likely to be fulfilled by a regional office outside California. Regional offices outside California are oftentimes unaware of the California-unique documentation and typically send the veteran a response indicating that the office cannot process the request. The unfortunate consequence is that the veteran lacks the necessary documentation for DMV to issue the DV plate.

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“Many of our students live on or near the Delta waters and have been utilizing this program to become stronger swimmers, as well as a source of their physical education.”

Last year, the KPTC hosted a fundraising event, Wine for a Cause, at Petersen Vineyards in Knightsen. It was a success, and coupled with donations from various sources, ensured that swim lessons could continue for another year. Ludwig said the event is coming back bigger and better this year.

“We will have the wine tickets of course, and this year, we will also have beer to choose from,” she said. “Allison’s Art Bus and the Tumble Time bus will both be there, and we will have another silent auction and raffle.

We also have Lou Evans from American Idol performing this year.”

Soleil Wood Fired Pizza and kids meals will also be available for purchase.

Peter Petersen of Petersen Vineyards said he was happy to use his venue to support the KPTC’s efforts to keep swim lessons going in the Knightsen district.

“We are excited to be supporting this fundraiser,” he said. “Last year, we funded the pool (through the fundraiser), and we hope the community comes out to support this year again. Swimming is a skill that all kids should

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“We are going to get it (the selection process) right, because it’s our only chance for the process,” said Supervisor Karen Mitchoff.

Individuals invited to submit full proposals should include information about business owner qualifications, business location, business, operating and security plans, sustainability, odor control and a summary of community or economic benefits. That information will be used in the final judging process.

“We are trying to do our best to have as much information (about the application process) online as possible, so people don’t go down the path without knowing if they can or cannot do something,” said Contra Costa County Principal Planner Ruben Hernandez.

A handful of county residents, including some in East County, indicated during a recent board meeting that they look forward to going through the process.

cratic, frustrating to eligible veterans and unnecessarily delays a benefit disabled veterans have justifiably earned,” Frazier said. “Allowing county veteran service officers and CalVet to help disabled veterans receive their DV plates is a common-sense solution.”

AB 408 would maintain the requirements of the statute to only issue disabled veteran license plates to veterans meeting specific criteria. However, the bill would also amend the applicable definition of ‘disabled veteran’ to clarify the language and eliminate ambiguity, without significantly altering the underlying criteria.

have the opportunity to gain.”

All funds raised during the event will go to the KPTC Pool Committee to cover the cost of an instructor and pool maintenance for the next year. In the event the committee falls short of its fundraising goal, all funds raised will be dispersed to other school programs, such as sports or music.

While the district is unable to offer material support, school board president Tom Baldocchi said the board applauds the parent’s efforts.

“I’m glad that they are following through and making things happen,” Baldocchi said.

“The board supports their efforts. The wine event was very cool last year, and I think it will be great again this year.”

Wine for a Cause will take place on Saturday, March 9, from noon to 5 p.m., at Petersen Vineyards, located at 101 Blaine Lane, in Knightsen. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com or knightsenkptc.com/event/ wine-for-a-cause and cost $25 until March 1, and $30 after March 1. Children 18 and under are free. Tumble Time Bus and Allison’s Art bus tickets cost $15 each and can also be purchased ahead of time or during the event.

For more information or to donate, call 925-487-0812 or email knightsenpool@gmail. com.

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“I want to work here, I have been working in this industry, I have a passion for this industry and the medical and healing potential of this industry,” said lifelong county resident Patrick Irion.

Letter of intent documents should be submitted by 4 p.m. on April 4, include a $500 processing fee, convey all required information, adhere to the prospective zoning ordinances and include evidence of a secured location for the proposed business. If accepted, the submitters will be invited to turn in a full business proposal by late June, which county staff will evaluate, rank and score from July through September.

The scoring panel will forward recommendations to the full county board of supervisors in September or October, at which time the board will decide which businesses are invited to apply for land-use permits.

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Friday, March 1 “Bring It On: The Musical” at Liberty High

Liberty High School presents “Bring It On: The Musical” March 1, 2, 6 and 8 at 7 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adult and $12 for students and children. For more information, contact Kyle Roman at romank@luhsd.net or visit lhsplaymakers.weebly.com/

Saturday, March 2 LMC Equity Series

The Pittsburg California Theatre presents “What They Said About Love” from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the California Theatre. Steve Budd brings 12 characters to life using their words from hours of interviews and weaves in the story of his own search for a life partner. Cost is $10 to $12. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or 925-427-1611.

Oakley Youth Job Fair and Employment Workshop

The Oakley Youth Advisory Council invites you to participate in the Youth Employment and Job Fair at Oakley City Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Be a part of this event and get a chance to connect with local teens looking for employment opportunities. For more information, contact Lindsey Bruno at bruno@ci.oakley.ca.us or 925625-7042 or visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us/events/ youth-job-fair-and-employment-workshop.

“Dear Edwina Jr.”

Adams Middle School Creative Dramatics presents “Dear Edwina Jr.,” at the Adams Middle School Theater from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “Dear Edwina Jr.” is a fun musical about a teenager named Edwina from Paw Paw, Michigan who puts on a weekly advice show in her garage with her siblings and neighborhood friends. Tickets are $5. For more information, contact Mrs. Kennealy at lkennealy@brentwood.k12.ca.us or 925-513-6450

Flea Market at Walnut Acres

Walnut Acres mobile home park will host a Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3660 Walnut Boulevard in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-634-2311.

Sunday, March 3 Movies, Musicals and Marches Concert

The Brentwood Concert Band will be performing at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Donations can be given at the door. For more information, contact Carey Hurst at brentwoodconcertband@gmail.com or 209-627-5105.

Monday, March 4 AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation

AARP Tax-Aide free tax preparation will take place every Monday at the Brentwood Civic Center, Tuesday at Pittsburg Senior Center and Thursday at Antioch Senior Center, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Karen Nunez at onlyyesterday@comcast.net or 925-989-7482.

Tuesday, March 5 “Rock of Ages” musical

Heritage High School presents “Rock of Ages” – a musical – from 7 to 10 p.m., at Heritage High School Theatre, March 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. on March 9. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students except on March 5 when tickets will be $10. For more information, contact HHS Rising Stars hhsrsb@gmail.com or visit www. hhsrisingstars.com.

Friday, March 8 VFW Bowling Fundraiser

Stonecrest Lending will hold a VFW Bowling Fundraiser at the Harvest Park Bowl, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All money raised will go toward the VFW’s relief fund to help local veterans in need.

Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, contact Liz at liz@stonecrestlending.net or 925-625-1471 or visit http://bit.ly/ thepressnet_bowlingfundraiser.

Heritage Patriot Athletic Booster Club Casino Night

The Heritage Patriot Athletic Booster Club will hold a Casino Night at Club Los Meganos at Trilogy, from 6 to 11 p.m. The cost is $85 per person. For more information, contact the Heritage Patriot Athletic Booster Club vice president at vicepresidenthpabc@gmail.com or 925-480-7189 or visit squareup.com/store/ heritage-athletic-boosters.

DB Big Bass Family Fishing Tournament

The Discovery Bay Big Bass Family Fishing Tournament will be held at the Discovery Bay Marina, 5901 Marina Road, from 7 to 11 a.m.

Come enjoy a fun morning of fishing with payouts and raffle prizes. The cost is $100 per boat. For more information, contact Jim Mattison at jmattison@sbcglobal.net or call 925-698-1590 or visit www.dbcf.info.

Bethel Island Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Feast

The Bethel Island Lions Club presents a St. Patrick’s Day Feast, at Scout Hall, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Come for dinner, raffles and more. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, contact Dave Lawler at d_lawler@comcast.net or 925-595-1451.

Wednesday, March 13 Oakley Chamber of Commerce Mixer

The Oakley Chamber of commerce will be hosting a March Business mixer, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Oakley Chamber of Commerce, 3300 Main Street, Suite B. This event is free for members and first time guests. Members who bring a non-member will receive a raffle ticket for one of the drawings.

For more information, call 925-625-1035.

Thursday, March 14 Shamrock Bunco

Relay for Life of the Delta presents Shamrock Bunco at Shadow Lakes Golf Club, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Come enjoy Bunco, prizes, raffles, treats and more. Tickets are $20. For more information, contact Tina Hannon at RelayPiratesTina@gmail. com or 707-548-3819 or visit www.facebook. com/events/2186461144939251/.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at 7 p.m., at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. Join this discussion and share concerns, tips and successes about caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s.

For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Friday, March 15 2019 Annual Awards Gala

The 2019 Annual Awards Gala will be taking place at the Brentwood Community Center, from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $65 per person, $120 per couple and $600 for a table. For more information, contact Laura Young at Admin@ brentwoodchamber.com, call 925-634-3344 or visit http://bit.ly/thepressnet_brentwood_gala.

March for Meals with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region presents March for Meals, at Brentwood’s City Park, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each year, Meals on Wheels Diablo

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Saturday, March 16 Luck of the Irish Casino Night

Come to the Luck of the Irish Casino Night at 300 Presidio Lane in Pittsburg, from 5 to 11 p.m. Come enjoy food, entertainment and casino play. Cost per person is $50. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@ pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or 925-427-1611 or visit www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events.

Frazier’s Lobster Feed Dinner

Assemblymember Jim Frazier will hold a lobster feed dinner, starting at 6 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center. Reservations are required and tickets are $100 per person. For more information and to reserve, contact Lisa Stratton Elliott at 916400-3721 or at lisa@strattonconsulting.net.

La Vida Loca

The California Theatre presents La Vida Loca, from 8 to 10 p.m., at the Pittsburg California Theatre.

Come see Mexican immigrant Carlos Manuel’s La Vida Loca monologue. Tickets are $10 to $12.

For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or 925427-1611 or visit www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com/upcoming-events.

Sunday, March 1 Relay Ice Cream Social – Honoring Our Survivors

Relay for Life of the Delta presents Luck of the Relay Survivor Ice Cream Social at the Elite Dance Studio, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come enjoy, games, prizes, raffles, sweet treats and more as we honor our survivors. Tickets are $5 while survivors are free. For more information, contact Tina Hannon at RelayPiratesTina@gmail.com or 707-548-3819 or visit www.facebook.com/ events/1006117889586193/.

Tuesday, March 19 Tip A Cop for Special Olympics

Brentwood Police Officers and Zephyr Grill & Bar will be collecting tips and donations at Zephyr Grill & Bar, from 5 to 8 p.m. The money collected will be given to Special Olympics Northern California. For more information, contact Lynn Tei at ltei@zephyrgrill.com or 925-963-9649 or visit www.zephyrgrillbrentwood.com/events.html.

Saturday, March 23 Blue Devils Crab Feed

The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps crab feed fundraiser will be held at the Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th Street., Antioch. This fundraiser offers an all-you-can-eat dinner of salad, garlic bread, pasta, marinated crab, wine and dessert. Tickets are $60, and doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m. For information, contact Teresa Saunders at Teresa@ bluedevils.org or call 925-689-2918 ext. 3005.

Funk Festival Featuring EQ and 1st Ave Revue

The Funk Festival Featuring EQ and 1st Ave Revue will run from 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Pittsburg California Theatre. Tickets are $26 to $36. For more information, contact Carolyn August at info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre. com or call 925-427-1611 or visit http://www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events/

Saturday, April 6 DBYC Opening Day Boat Parade

The DBYC will be hosting our annual Discovery Bay Opening Day Parade, starting at noon. For more information, contact Tara Wilcox at tara.bell@msn.com or 408-832-3106 or visit dbyc.com.

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“We are a locally owned general and family dental practice that has served East Contra Costa County with exceptional care for over five generations of practice ownership,” said Dr. Craig Chlebicki of BrentCourt Dental Group.

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The team at BrentCourt Dental Group works hard to bring a sense of fun and relaxation to each patient’s visit – making the overall dental experience easy and stress-free. his undergraduate degree at Cornell University. After graduating, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy, serving a total of five deployments, including three to the Persian Gulf and one humanitarian mission to the Philippines. After the Navy, Chlebicki obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific.

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Asking the right questions prior to the procedure can calm nerves and help people approach pending surgeries with confidence rather than fear.

any people will find themselves on a surgeon’s table at one point or another. Professional athletes who get

injured frequently, and of course surgeons, may be accustomed to the surgical wings of hospitals, but the general public has no such familiarity. Perhaps due to that lack of familiarity, many people are nervous before an impending surgery.

Asking the right questions prior to the procedure can calm nerves and help people approach pending surgeries with confidence rather than fear.

Anesthesia Much of the fear people have in regard to surgery surrounds anesthesia. Few people want to be put completely under, but some surgeries may require that. General anesthesia affects the entire body, and this is the type administered during surgeries that require patients to be unconscious. Regional anesthesia affects a large area of the body, while local anesthesia only numbs a small part.

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People in the waiting room will grow concerned and fearful, possibly unnecessarily, if a surgery is not completed within a certain amount of time.

Pain Pain might be a side effect of surgery. Knowing this in

advance won’t raise alarm bells if patients are discharged and begin to experience pain upon arriving home. Ask surgeons if pain is a side effect of your surgery, and where the pain is likely to be felt and for how long. Many people are prescribed opioids to address pain after surgery, but such medications can be addictive. Ask about opioid alternatives, as well as any non-prescription relaxation techniques or therapies that may help manage pain.

Blood clots Pain is not the only potential side effect of surgery. Some surgeries can increase patients’ risk of developing deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot that can travel to the lungs and block blood flow. Sometimes referred to as DVT, deep vein thrombosis can be deadly, though it’s often treatable when caught quickly. Certain factors, including age, whether or not you’re a smoker and a history of clots, can increase a person’s risk of developing DVT after surgery. Blood thinners may be prescribed as a precautionary measure.

These are just a handful of topics to discuss with a physician prior to surgery. Patients should not hesitate to ask as many questions as they need to before going in for surgery.

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Rivertown Chiropractic for optimum health We try to make the body as strong as we can, so you are less likely to get sick and have good health, long-term, throughout your life.

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Proper chiropractic care helps relieve a number of stressors in the body and promotes balance and overall health.

for back and neck pain. Its main focus is on the central

nervous system, which controls the entire body. By removing interference that prevents your body from performing optimally, chiropractic care is able to help people reach their optimum health. Rivertown Chiropractic in Antioch helps patients’ bodies stay balanced, which leads to healing.

“We live our lives through our nervous system,” said Brandon Roberts, Rivertown Chiropractic’s founder. “Every thought we have, breath we take and the food we eat that is turned into the cells of our body, is controlled by our brain communicating with our body through the nervous system. We can have optimum health if this system is clear and balanced.”

Roberts, who has been a chiropractor for over 10 years, has a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology and worked in pharmacies before pursuing a career as a chiropractor.

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help people have better health,” he said.

According to Roberts, stresses in the world, including physical, chemical and emotional, cause disease in the body and a shift into a sympathetic or fight-or-flight serviceable mode.

“Chiropractic care helps the body get back to a more balanced healing neurology by improving the function of the spine and nervous system,” said Roberts.

Roberts uses cutting-edge technology to identify the function and core health of the nervous system, including INSiGHT scanning.

INSiGHT technology scans the nervous system and detects hidden patterns of stress and tension, identifies internal changes in the body, establishes a baseline and identifies potential problem areas. It also measures

muscle tone along the spine and pinpoints overactive and exhausted neuromuscular areas.

“After looking at the core health of a person’s nervous system, I develop a core plan and track the progress to make sure it’s working,” said Roberts.

According to Roberts, this type of chiropractic care has been extremely effective in pediatrics, which is his specialty.

Roberts works with Special Haven, a non-profit corporation that provides a multisensory environment for the benefit and development of children and adults with special needs.

“Chiropractic care impacts children with special needs in such a positive way,” said Roberts. “It improves their connection with the world around them and I have even seen

Rivertown Chiropractic non-verbal kids start to communicate.”

Whether you are a child or an adult, the end goal for chiropractic care is the same.

“We try to make the body as strong as we can, so you are less likely to get sick and have good health, long-term, throughout your life,” said Roberts.

Patients of Rivertown Chiropractic can feel the difference.

“I feel great and so revived,” said Antioch resident Alma Obegi-Waters. “You start feeling better and better and notice that your body is healing.”

Rivertown Chiropractic is located at 215 G Street in Antioch. For more information call 925-494-0249 or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ Rivertown-Chiropractic-2279933552228295/.

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The American Institute of Stress says job-related stress costs businesses millions of dollars each year due to unanticipated absences. In fact, work is the foremost source of stress for many adults.

Although not all stress is bad and stress responses can motivate people to perform more effectively, repeated stress is a problem. The National Institute of Mental Health says routine stress that becomes chronic can suppress immune system functions, disrupt digestion, adversely affect sleep, and cause abnormal changes in reproductive systems. People who have chronic stress are often prone to frequent and severe viral infections, like colds and the flu.

Repetitive stress may be the most difficult to recognize because it often becomes a part of daily life. Managing stress and anxiety involves finding techniques that work for each individual.

While not every approach works for everyone, the following are five effective means to managing stress.

Deep breathing

Mindful breathing can be effective and only takes 10 minutes. Those battling stress can sit in a comfortable position with their eyes closed and imagine themselves in a relaxing place while slowly breathing in and out.

Take a break Removing oneself from a stressful situation for a little while can be helpful.

A brief break of 15 to 20 minutes can provide a sense of calm.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy Harvard Medical School defines cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, as a process of changing unhealthy thinking in order to change emotions. Therapists will identify negative thinking patterns and help patients learn to automatically replace them with healthy or positive thoughts.

Support network

Simply having someone to talk to can help tame stress. People should surround themselves with others they trust who are good listeners. These can be friends, family members or professional therapists. Talking oneself through stressful situations can provide The A American Psychological Agood goodsmile smilecan canopen opendoors. doors.AASheffield SheffieldSmile Smilecan canchange changelives. lives. relief.

Association says research continues to Stress is a growing problem that can confirm the benefits of exercise in regard to combatting stress. Regular exercise has adversely affect one’s health in various ways. Relieving stress involves identifying long-term benefits, but even a 20 minute the stressor and taking a proactive exercise session during a stressful time approach before symptoms of stress can produce an immediate effect that lasts a few hours. worsen.

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Prolonged stress can take a toll on the body.

The importance of knowing your family medical history

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Though it can be hard to remember family members’ conditions, doctors have good reason to ask about their patients’ family’s medical histories.

Family medical histories can be vital to one’s own health care. The National Center for Biotechnology Information states that family history might be one of the strongest influences on a person’s risk for developing cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more. While you cannot modify your genetic makeup, knowing your family’s medical history can help you take the steps necessary to protect yourself.

Family history reports can serve as warning signs for illnesses. These clues can help doctors prescribe certain screening tests at earlier ages to catch potential diseases when they are most treatable.

For example, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says that healthcare professionals may recommend more frequent screenings (such as mammography or colonoscopy) and screening at an

earlier age for people at an increased risk of certain cancers. Doctors may recommend biannual checkups to stay apprised of any changes in health that may signal a risk.

A thorough health care professional will record your family medical history and ask you to update it routinely in an effort to ensure you get the best, most effective care possible. You can help the process by having the information needed at the ready. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest the following. ♦♦ Talk to family. Make a list of close family members and discuss any conditions or issues they might have had and at what ages. ♦♦ Learn about chronic diseases. Speak to your relatives about chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure, being sure to ask how severe such issues were and if any required hospitalization. ♦♦ Plot your ancestry. Learn about your ancestry and if any medical issues are more common among people who share that ancestry. ♦♦ Record everything you learn. Keep the information where it can be easily accessed and updated. For example, My Family Health Portrait is a free, web-based tool to organize family health information and share it with doctors.

Family history plays a key role in how doctors will approach patients’ treatment and preventive care.

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Understanding the facts about glaucoma

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hen one’s vision is compromised, his or her whole life can

change in the blink of an eye. Many conditions can affect a person’s vision, and one of the more common is glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness across the globe.

The global impact of glaucoma is significant. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people are blind due to glaucoma. In addition, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) notes that some estimates have suggested that there will be approximately 80 million people with glaucoma by 2020. If such estimates prove true, that would mean an

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additional 20 million cases of glaucoma were diagnosed between 2010 and 2020.

Vision loss is often associated with glaucoma. However, the National Eye Institute (NEI) notes that early detection and treatment can protect the eyes against serious vision loss. That makes it imperative that individuals from all walks of life learn about glaucoma, its risk factors and how to recognize it.

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a term used to describe a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve. When such damage occurs, vision loss and even blindness can result.

What is the optic nerve and why does it matter?

The NEI notes that the optic nerve is a bundle of more than one million nerve fibers that connects the retina to the brain. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that contains

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cells, which are sensitive to light. These cells trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where visual images are then formed. Because its role is so significant, the optic nerve must be healthy for good vision.

What are the most common types of glaucoma?

According to the IAPB, primary open angle glaucoma, or POAG, and primary angle closure glaucoma, or PACG, are the most common types of the condition. POAG is most common in white Caucasians and black individuals of African origin, while PACG, which is associated with a greater risk of blindness than POAG, is most common in people from southeast Asia.

The Glaucoma Research Foundation says (GRF) that POAG develops slowly and is the most common form of glaucoma and is caused by the slow clogging of the drainage canals that

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“We look at ourselves not only as healthcare providers but also as healthcare educators,” said Chlebicki, “educating and answering any questions a patient may have about treatment and/or prevention.”

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PACG, which the GRF notes is quick to develop, results when the drainage canals are blocked, causing a sudden rise in intraocular pressure.

What are the symptoms of glaucoma?

Because POAG develops slowly, its symptoms often go unnoticed. Symptoms of PACG, however, are often very noticeable and may include severe and sudden eye pain; blurred vision; bright halos appearing around objects; eye redness, tenderness, and hardness; and nausea and vomiting.

Can glaucoma be treated?

While there is no cure for glaucoma and vision lost to it cannot be restored, the NEI notes that treatment for earlystage POAG can effectively delay progression of the disease.

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