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No deal for fourth station

April 28, 2017

A Long Road To Recovery

All in a days work

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Brentwood City Council has backed out of a plan with the fire district to keep a fourth fire station open, in hopes of building a collaborative agreement that includes the county and the City of Oakley.

The reversal comes after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors offered up funds and the City of Oakley requested time to mull over the issue last week – all after representatives of Brentwood, Oakley, the county and the district met, but failed to quickly commit to a deal to save the fourth station. The failure prompted the district and Brentwood to begin crafting a deal to put the fourth station in Brentwood, instead of its cursee Deal page 34

Local student’s dream of college in jeopardy after severe injury from car accident. Page 5

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his mama goat worked a full day, trimming the weeds along Deer Creek Road in Brentwood and giving birth to two kids on Monday afternoon. She is one of the weed-eating goats working for the City of Brentwood. Worried neighbors contacted the goat company, and a herder came out and corralled her and her babies until the owners were able to come out and collect the new family.

Sane verdict rendered in Almgren murder Shultz facing 25 years to life

“ On so many levels – emotionally, factually and legally – this is a really complex case.

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Jurors in the William Shultz murder trial returned a verdict of sane in the 2015 murder of 9-yearold Jordon Almgren.

The verdict was read in court on Friday, April 21.

“On so many levels – emotionally, factually and legally – this is a really complex case,” said District Attorney Simon O’Connell.

“Mental illness and insanity are two very separate and distinct versions of someone’s mental state. I was confident that when the jurors (heard) what the law was and they applied everything that Shultz said and did, cognitively – and that’s the

key to this, his cognitive awareness of what he was doing – they were going to reach this verdict of finding him sane.”

Shultz’s case was comprised of two phases. The 20-year-old was found guilty of first-degree murder and first-degree burglary at the conclusion of the guilt phase on March 30.

The sanity phase of the trial commenced on April 10 to determine if Shultz was sane when he stabbed Almgren to death. If Shultz had been found insane, his murder conviction in the guilt

phase would have reverted to not guilty by reason of insanity. He would have avoided prison and instead been treated in a mentalhealth facility until such time attending physicians determined him to be eligible for release.

“First of all, I want to personally express my condolences to the Almgren family,” said Shultz’s attorney Cynthia Scofield. “In terms of the trial itself and the verdict, I am disappointed in the result of the verdict finding him sane. My feelings about this case and about my client have been that this is a

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horrible tragedy and that people need to educate themselves about mental illness; about being aware that mental illness is not a choice.

It can have really devastating effects on the family and clearly devastating effects on the community, as we have in this case where the Almgren family lost Jordy.”

Following the verdict, the Almgren family released the following statement: “The Almgren family thanks District Attorney Simon O’Connell for his dedication to this case and for performing above and beyond in his presenting the facts. Much appreciation to District Attorney Office Advocate Anthony Harris, for providing services and care to our family; Detective Clifford Frazier, for his see Verdict page 34

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & EVENTS

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Be alert to identity theft

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

While crime in Discovery Bay is relatively low, a recent spike in identity theft has law-enforcement officials asking residents to be more proactive when it comes to protecting private information.

Identity theft is often assumed to be linked to mail theft, but can be a difficult thing to prove, said Tony Fontenot, crimeprevention specialist for the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.

“Sometimes, we’ll pull over a car, and it will be full of mail from different addresses,” Fontenot said. “In those cases, mail theft is pretty obvious, with the goal being identity theft. But that doesn’t usually happen, and it can be difficult to tie each piece of mail to its owner, especially once it’s been opened and tampered with.”

From January to March, there were 12 reports of identity theft in Discovery Bay. According to Fontenot, reporting this to the sheriff’s office is critical in building a

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watchful neighbor, who is not afraid to call the sheriff when they see someone or something suspicious.

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Tony Fontenot crime prevention specialist case against criminals, though it is unlikely to produce immediate action. He also suggests taking steps to prevent mail theft.

“Locking mailboxes, having security cameras pointed at the street and (not being) afraid to call when you see something suspicious (are big things),” Fontenot said.

“The best for us is the watchful neighbor, who is not afraid to call the sheriff when they see someone or something suspicious.”

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had to resort to renting a box at the post office to prevent her sensitive documents from disappearing.

“Mail theft is a very real issue, given the types of unlocked mailboxes that came standard by builders,” she said. “I tried ours for about six months. However, the documents I was receiving and sending could not be trusted to casual neighborhood trust.”

Overall though, Fontenot says Discovery Bay is a safe community with lower than average crime rates.

“I attribute (Discovery Bay’s lower crime rates) to community members communicating with each other,” said Fontenot. “Discovery Bay has several socialmedia outlets the community utilizes. Even though some of it is a little back-and-forth

banter, it accomplishes what Neighborhood Watch has always promoted – communication with (your) neighbor.”

Fontenot will be speaking at a crime and safety event sponsored by the sheriff’s office and the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, May 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 925-240-4144 or email amy@ discoverybaychamber.org.

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Brentwood crimes stats a mixed bag Banner Up

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The City of Brentwood saw a 6 percent increase in violent crime in 2016 as compared to a year earlier, but police say the rise can largely be attributed to minor assault cases.

The total number of violent crimes – classified as murder, rape, robbery, arson and assault – rose to 581 in 2016, which is 36 more than a year before. However, 17 of the incidents were simple assaults, which don’t cause great bodily injury or involve the use of a deadly weapon. The city’s population also rose by 2,291, to 58,784, during that same time.

“Though any increase is unacceptable, it is important to note that our Part 1 crimes (murder, rape robbery, arson assault, burglary and theft) per 1,000 population ratio is slightly below our 10-year average,” said acting Police Chief Tom Hanson – filling in for Chief Mark Evenson, who is out on undisclosed medical leave.

In addition to the rise in simple assaults last year, the increase in violent crime can be attributed to a 13-incident rise in aggravated assaults, which cause great bodily harm and involve the use of a deadly weapon, and seven additional robberies. Property crimes, meanwhile, dipped by three incidents, or .002 percent. The decrease included a decline of nine residential burglaries, to 87; a three-incident drop in nonresidential burglaries, to 59; and a drop of five theft

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numbers in the proactive workload that have gone up.

That tells a huge story of our ability to make Brentwood and our residents a lessattractive target for bad guys.

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Joel Bryant Brentwood city councilman cases, to 980. The lone property crime on the rise was auto theft, which increased by 14 cases, to 159.

Although the department saw a 437-incident drop in the number of calls it handled last year, its proactive workload – which includes arrests, citations and officerinitiated stops – rose by 1,465. The number of arrests jumped by 20, to 1,720; citations grew by 220, to 5,039; and officer-initiated stops increased by 1,225, to 16,004.

“I really love to see the numbers in the proactive workload that have gone up,” said Brentwood City Councilman Joel Bryant.

“That tells a huge story of our ability to make Brentwood and our residents a lessattractive target for bad guys.”

Hansen is proud of the work done by his officers and nonsworn personnel, but

said the force needs to improve the number of crimes it clears. The department cleared only 35 percent of the 17 rape cases last year, 9 percent of the 146 burglaries, 13 percent of the 980 thefts and 4 percent of the 159 auto thefts, all of which were below the FBI average.

“My staff and I understand the importance of this,” Hanson said. “We plan to work hard to increase those clearance rates. We know that is very important.”

Going forward, Hansen said the department plans to continue improving its performance in the next year with the addition of the new police dispatch center, which opened on March 15. So far, the center is running smoothly, and residents are benefiting.

“If you call 911, we are going to dispatch help immediately,” he said. “I am confident on that.”

Several councilmembers expressed appreciation and support for the department after hearing the year’s statistics.

“I appreciate all the hard work of the department,” said Vice Mayor Steve Barr, stressing he knows the department does the best it can to solve crimes.

Fellow Councilmember Claudette Staton agreed.

“I am so proud to be living in a city that feels safe,” she said.

For a complete look at the department’s crime stats, visit bit. ly/2oW0prs.

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The City of Brentwood, the Economic Development Division and the City of Brentwood Arts Commission are sponsoring an inaugural Banner Up Program, which will be coordinated through Art Guild of the Delta.

Banner Up will display originally designed and painted 24 by 48inch banners throughout downtown Brentwood – specifically, Oak, 1st, 2nd and Chestnut streets. These banners will be painted by participating residents and will fly from the end of June through September. They will hang prominently during farmers market season, Starry Night Concert in the Park and Art, Wine & Jazz, at the end of August.

The grand finale will feature a reception gala at the community center in downtown Brentwood and auction to sell the banners to benefit community arts programs in Brentwood.

To participate, interested artists must pick up a blank vinyl banner on April 29 or May 5. Banners must be painted and returned to the Art Guild of the Delta at the Delta Gallery in the Streets of Brentwood by June 24.

For more information, email Mary@DeltaGallery.com or visit www.artguildofthedelta.org/call-forartists/.

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Community supports Oakley student injured in car crash

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

The local community is coming out in full support of one of its students, but more help is needed.

Zuleyma Sanchez, an 18-year-old senior at Freedom High School in Oakley, has a dream of being the first member of her family to attend college.

Just ask her teachers, friends and family, and they will tell you how hard she has worked to make her dream come true.

From being involved in leadership, the Connect Crew, advanced-placement classes and being class treasurer, Sanchez has created a successful path for herself and has helped others along the way.

“She is an amazing student and a truly kind person,” said Neil Boden, Freedom High School’s Preparing University Skills In High School (PUSH) teacher.

“She has worked so hard to get where she’s at and was so excited to get accepted into several colleges.”

Her dream was within grasping distance, when she was severely injured in a car accident on March 28, as she and her parents were visiting a college campus in Arizona during spring break. Both Sanchez and her mother suffered critical injuries, requiring multiple surgeries and a nearly two-week stay in the ICU in an Arizona hospital. Sanchez suffered internal bleeding, a fractured vertebrae and a broken nose. Her mother broke her neck and wrist.

The accident not only left Sanchez with a long road to recovery and the difficult task of trying to make up lost school work in order to graduate with her class, but insurmountable medical expenses. A GoFundMe

account, “Zuleyma’s Recovery Fund,” has been set up to help the family tackle their expenses.

“When my students found out about the accident, they immediately wanted to help her and set up the GoFundMe account,” said Boden, who has been Sanchez’s PUSH teacher for the past four years.

Since Boden created the account, $7,605 has been raised by 141 people in the first 14 days.

“It’s been amazing to see the community support her,” said Boden. “It speaks volumes about who she is.”

While the account has been successful, more help is needed to reach their goal of raising $50,000.

“We don’t want them to have to worry about finances right now,” said Oakley resident and family friend, Lori Moreno. “We want them to concentrate on their recovery and hope more than anything that Zuleyma will be able to walk to the stage on graduation day.”

On April 12, Sanchez and her mother were released from the Arizona hospital and returned to their home in Oakley the following day. According to Moreno, both Sanchez and her mother have daily physical therapy and are in immense pain. Through her painful recovery, Sanchez is still trying to work, so she can graduate with her class.

Boden volunteered to work with Sanchez’s other teachers and bring the student’s missing assignments to her home twice a week.

“She’s in good spirits and so happy to be home,” said Boden. “Right now, her recovery is the most important thing.”

Boden and Moreno are both hoping the community will rally together to help the Sanchez family.

To make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/

Photo courtesy of Lori Moreno

A GoFundMe account has been created to support Oakley resident and Freedom High School senior Zuleyma Sanchez, who was seriously injured in a car accident while visiting a college campus in Arizona. zuleymas-recovery-fund. Anyone interested in making a direct donation or hosting a fundraiser for Sanchez, can contact Lori Moreno at 925-642-0485.

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Dual enrollment offering brighter futures Staff Writer

High school districts in East County are now partnering with Los Medanos College (LMC) to build pathways to college for students with a dual-enrollment program.

The dual enrollment will offer high school students the opportunity to begin earning college credits before graduation. The classes will include Career Exploration, which is designed for both juniors and seniors, and College Success, designed for seniors only.

The majority of the classes will take place over the course of nine weeks, twice a week

after school. And while these courses are not traditionally offered by high schools, they will be offered free of charge to families, which is yet another way to reduce the cost of a college education.

The program had a chance to gain its footing two years ago with Pittsburg High School, and the offering has now branched out to include each high school in the Pittsburg and Antioch unified school districts, along with the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD). LMC will also offer classes at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School.

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Pat Walsh, principal Liberty High School District, noted the increased likelihood of students to pursue college when offered the chance to begin earning credits in high school.

“The program is a great opportunity, and here in the Antioch Unified School District, we’re getting our kids ready for college and life,” said Santos. “We see the dual enrollment as a vehicle for making that happen.”

These classes will indeed help high school students begin earning college credits, while they simultaneously earn high school elective credits – a system designed to assist them on their path to pursuing a degree. Each counseling class is worth one and one-half units of college credit each, and the drama class is worth three units. Not only will it help them graduate from college on time or even early, the experience will prepare students for determining which career would be the best fit for their personalities, which can alleviate some of the pressure in regard to choosing a major later on.

Kelly Green, LMC community and educational partnership liaison, said the program

is beneficial in promoting academic rigor and easing the high school to college transition.

“Dual enrollment is associated with positive outcomes on such measures as high school graduation and college enrollment rates, college grade-point averages and progress toward college completion,” Green said.

She went on to add that students who participated in dual enrollment in high school had significantly higher cumulative college GPAs three years after high school graduation than did their peers who did not participate in dual-enrollment programs; they had also earned more college credits.

Liberty High School Principal Pat Walsh said he was excited to collaborate with LMC and also nodded to the increased odds of collegiate success for students when opportunities are presented in high school.

“Our students will benefit from taking college courses right on our campus,” said Walsh. “Research shows that students who take college courses while in high school have higher rates of four-year university enrollment and get better grades in college. This partnership with LMC is good for our students and good for our community.”

LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta said the opportunity for his district’s students was one worth supporting.

“Our kids will be able to get credit for both high school and college – to get them college and career ready,” he said. “I’m excited to have this opportunity for our kids.”

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by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Feature: Jared Gavard

Agency: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District – Engine 52 Jared Gavard is one busy man.

He is one of East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s newest firefighters, having joined the district a year ago. In addition to being a firefighter, he and his brother run a silk-screening business in Placerville and he runs a clothing-design company. And if that wasn’t enough, Gavard is also a race car driver.

Growing up in Placerville, Gavard didn’t decide to pursue a career in firefighting until his senior year in college. He was at Chico State at the time, earning a degree in exercise physiology with an eye toward a career in some facet of physical therapy. However, an uncle who was a firefighter urged Gavard to consider a career in the fire service. After completing his undergraduate degree, he enrolled in the fire academy at Butte College.

After a season with CAL FIRE and a year and a half as an apprentice in El Dorado County, Gavard was hired by the ECCFPD. Like all ECCFPD firefighters, Gavard works two days and then is off for four days. He found that he could use his time off to run his own business.

“I started printing T-shirts about seven

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years ago; I just thought it was cool,” he said.

“I started printing for other brands and other companies, and now I run five to six jobs a week for other companies. We have our own clothing line. It’s fun having your own stuff on the side.

When I’m here, I’m full-time firefighting. When I’m there, I’m full time with J Gavard Graphics, my own company.”

Gavard runs a clothing-design company called Standard Clothing Company, which specializes in clothing for motocross and dirt-track racers. The connection to racing is a natural one, since his father got him into racing a 680-horsepower Monte Carlo when he was just 15 years old. Since then, Gavard has raced just about anything on four wheels, and he now races stock cars on a dirt track in Placerville.

“I like working here, especially with the crews I’ve worked with,” said Gavard, after a year with the ECCFPD. “I enjoy going to calls and helping people.”

Many people use dollar per square foot as the ‘gold standard’ when valuing a home.

However, I’ve found it isn’t nearly as accurate as they think.

The biggest challenge is it doesn’t account for condition, location or upgrades from one home to the next. An immaculate home on a large lot at the end of a court, with a pool, granite slab counters and hardwood floors will be a LOT more per square foot than the same floor plan in poor condition, with no upgrades on a busy street.

Another challenge is the difficulty of comparing homes of drastically different sizes. Smaller homes tend to have higher dollar per square foot values, as compared to a larger home. This is because you still have the lot, the utilities, a kitchen and other considerations, no matter how big the house is. There are many fixed costs and have larger impact on the value of a smaller house.

The other issue that makes dollar per square foot confusing is there is only an incremental difference in value between two

homes of similar size. Most appraisers tell me they will only give a value of between $40 to 60 per square foot to compare two different homes, even though it may have cost $200 per square foot to build the whole house. For example, if you were comparing two homes – one at 2,100 square feet and the other at 2,350 square feet – the difference is 250 square feet more. An appraiser may only give the larger home about $12,500 more for the size ($50 X 250), not $50,000 ($200 X 250).

This doesn’t mean you should completely ignore dollar per square foot, but it’s only one factor to consider among many, and it works best when you are comparing homes of similar size and location with similar upgrades and amenities.

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Grandma finds the best bargains The expression, ‘everything is negotiable’ is really true.

My grandchildren love going shopping with me for three reasons. I would say I ‘hope’ the first one is that they enjoy spending time with me, but I assure you this is Senior reason No. 1 – no orner question! The second is who doesn’t like to go to their favorite store?

When they were all very little, the Dollar Store was the place to go for these exciting Marla treasures, but as they Luckhardt got older, clothing and accessories or electronic devices overtook giant plastic bottles of bubbles and tiny buckets of Play-Doh. Ergo, the third became the necessity; the art of bargain hunting, in which I must say, I have become an expert or

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guru. It started off as sort of a game, with a few discounted offers that came in the mail, but soon blossomed into all out warfare on full-priced, retail shopping.

Armed and ready with my bag of assorted and dated coupons, one or more of my little band of grands and I head out to conquer the stone-and-mortar world of shopping.

They all get a really big kick out of my bargain-finding, coupon-using, bold, negotiating, shopping skills. It’s a gift, people. You can learn, but it’s really a gift to have it come so naturally. I think it’s also on page two of the official grandma handbook.

Shopping online is convenient. You can sit in your pajamas or sweatpants with really bad bedhead and search for everything and anything these days. The prices are usually much better on certain sites, and most packages come to your door with the gift of free delivery.

Grandpa smiles every time the remote camera by his desk shows the UPS or Fed Ex truck showing up at our house. He feels overwhelmed with glee by the box that comes with his light bulbs or the one with those marvelous cables for some kind of electronic whatchamacallit bubble-wrapped inside.

Even groceries are available at these sites for homebound seniors or others who do not have transportation, and it’s a wonderful idea, but for me, the thrill of the hunt calls me to the great outdoors of Brentwood every time.

I admit to checking my Facebook pages several times a day. OK, maybe ‘several’ is putting it mildly, but I love to see pictures posted of my family and catch up with old friends and see theirs.

A few days ago, I read a post about a wonderful clothing site touted as becoming a major part of their

“ They all get a really big kick out of my bargainfinding, coupon-using, bold, negotiating, shopping skills … you can learn, but it’s really a gift to have it come so naturally.

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wardrobe. I decided to click on the site and browse though. As computer savvy as I am, when I got to the site, I felt a deep sadness. I couldn’t feel anything at all, especially the fabric!

When I am walking through a store, I touch everything. If it’s really soft and comfy, it could be a zebrastriped jumpsuit or an orange-plaid pajama bottom, but I will usually buy it on the feel alone. Well, maybe not the jumpsuit, but you get my point.

My friends say that the return policy on that site is easy and free, so if I don’t like what comes to my door, I could just send it back. After about 20 minutes of looking through pages and pages of really pretty clothes, again, I felt nothing. No emotion. There was no joy in Mudville; Mighty Casey had struck out on the whole online clothing shopping thing for me.

The other day, my middle granddaughter was a little disappointed about not being able to follow up on some last-minute plans with a friend.

We were having Sunday family lunch, and I said, “Option two?

Shopping?”

The somewhat sullen look on her face brightened immediately into that beautiful smile, and we both had a very

happy afternoon together, conquering the Streets of Brentwood with a vengeance.

She handed me the four $20-bonus coupons we had accumulated from one of her favorite stores the last time we went there. Her eyes sparkled as she handed them to me and said, “Here you go, Grandma.”

My eyes welled up with pride, as I knew that my little granddaughter had blossomed into the epitome of a true teenage bargain warrior princess. I have taught you well, little grasshopper!

Whenever you go to any store, befriend the cashier with a warm smile and a pleasant hello. Ask for a discount even if something is not on sale and always share your coupons or discounts with others in the checkout line if they are reusable. All of the grandchildren giggle when I take them shopping and think I could teach a class on this.

When I went to a local department store a few years back, I hit the shopper’s trifecta. Between the bonus bucks, a small credit from a return and the sale items, I bought the equivalent of $207 worth of retail-priced items.

After the cashier finished ringing me up, she giggled, handed me $1.87 in cash and my bag of goodies, and I received an enthusiastic round of applause from the customers on the line behind me. I also got a huge thumbs-up from one of the grandchildren with me, and I walked out of the store with my head held high.

I came, I was fierce and I conquered.

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

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Community invited to support heroes

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

With May 6 fast approaching, plans are underway for the event of a lifetime – the Superhero Prom for the life-skills students at Liberty, Heritage and Freedom high schools – and the entire town is encouraged to come out and show support by wearing costumes during the parade and attending the concert in the park.

Spearheading the event is Officer Mitch Brouillette, school resource officer for Heritage High School, and he said a huge part of the vision for the day was incorporating the general-education students and community as a whole to support the special-needs (lifeskills) students. “The whole thing is to unite the entire community,� said Brouillette. “It started when Officer Michele Keady and I got into a conversation with a teacher to gauge the availability of a dance for special-needs students, and there wasn’t really anything like that for them out here.�

With businesses like KJ’s and John’s Man Cave donating hair cuts for the boys, Willie’s Bagels transforming into a dress shop for the girls and all the donations and volunteer hours from the community as a whole, East County is proving it truly takes a village to throw a party.

On the night of the dance, leadership

students will be responsible for decorating Vic Stewart’s, which is donating the dinner portion.

After dinner, the limos will take the estimated 200 to 250 prom attendees to downtown Brentwood for a parade. Middle school leadership students will be responsible for decorating the town for the parade, which will begin near the Brentwood Emporium, turn right at Oak Street and carry on to the community center where red carpets and a Hollywood touch will greet the kids for their dance.

In an effort to keep the party going for the community, there will also be a concert in the park. Everyone attending the parade and concert is encouraged to arrive in theme, with superhero capes, costumes or masks.

Planning for this has taken the generous contributions of many. Liberty Idol and Heritage Idol donated 100 percent of the funds raised in one of their show nights, Dino’s will provide lunches for all the volunteer students helping that day, Ribbons and Roses is contributing flowers, the Brentwood Rotary is sponsoring financially, the Downtown Coalition is helping to provide supplies and Brentwood Neighborhood Committee is offering volunteers.

The parade starts in downtown Brentwood at 5:30 p.m. To contribute, visit www.gofundme.com/trueheroprom.For more information, email mbrouillette@ brentwoodca.gov or banchierij@luhsd.net.

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Learning to advocate for your pet When local resident Christina Dalton’s daughter Danielle recently suffered an emergency with her veterinarian, Dalton realized there are many pet families thrust into stressful veterinarian situations without the proper education and information.

Dalton’s daughter left her husky, Luna, at the vet to be spayed, and what seemed like a basic and simple procedure turned into disaster.

“Danielle dropped Luna off after the consultation on Friday, March 31, planning on a safe procedure,” wrote Dalton on a GoFundMe page set up to help with ongoing veterinarian expenses. “When Danielle returned at 4 p.m. expecting to pick up Luna, she unfortunately faced a different situation. She found out that the doctor was not in the office. The doctor returned to find Luna unconscious and tried to resuscitate her with a shot, but had no luck. At that point, Luna was rushed to the Emergency Vet Hospital in Antioch.”

Hospital staff found Luna had been hemorrhaging since shortly after her surgery ended at 11:30 a.m.

“Due to the loss of blood and lack of blood to the brain, when she woke from the surgery, Luna lost her sight and her ability to stand,” Dalton continued.

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Luna suffered complications during a routine surgery. Her family has set up a GoFundMe site to help cover veterinarian bills.

Though Luna will never be quite the dog she was, she is getting better. Dalton believes families should be informed and ask questions before dropping off their pet. The following are some suggestions: 1. Ask for the specifics of the surgery.

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Bethel Island man arrested for attempted murder, child molestation Detectives from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division have arrested 45-year-old Richard James Wasso of Bethel Island for attempted murder and numerous counts of child molestation.

The arrest follows an investigation regarding alleged acts of molestation of a minor, which were reported to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. Detectives confirmed the female victim’s allegations and also discovered Wasso had tried to kill her.

Wasso, a registered sex offender listed on the California Megan’s Law Website, was arrested without incident. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on an attempted murder charge and multiple counts of child molestation. He is currently being held in lieu of $7,440,000 bail.

Detectives believe there may be additional victims where Wasso previously lived or spent time; in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Santa Clara counties. The cities include Manteca, Stockton, Ceres, Modesto, Gilroy and Morgan Hill.

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County fair gears up for good times, great shows Staff Writer

For more than 75 years, the 23rd District Agricultural Association has been home to the Contra Costa County Fair, hosting hundreds of thousands of guests and celebrating the best of Contra Costa County, while preserving the agricultural heritage of the community.

In keeping with that tradition, this year’s fair will run from May 18 to 21, featuring numerous shows, exhibits, entertainers, games, rides and vendors.

“The mission of the 23rd District Agricultural Association is to promote and showcase Contra Costa County’s agriculture, commerce, recreation, education and the arts,” said Joe Brengle, CEO of the Contra Costa County Fair. “We conduct an annual fair, plus other well-managed programs and events that provide educational and recreational opportunities for all who participate. This year, the fair salutes all of our youth exhibitors who compete at our fair each and every year.”

This year’s theme is ‘Honoring the Past … Celebrating the Future,’ and the fair opens with Dollar Day, on May 18, sponsored by the Contra Costa County Food Bank.

“Spend $1 to gain admission into the fair and donate $1 to the Contra Costa

County Food Bank to help to feed the needy of our community,” said Brengle.

“The carnival will also be offering dollar carnival rides. Dollar Day ends at 5 p.m.”

Friday, May 19, is Seniors Day. Those 62 and older will receive $1 admission all day long, and the Carnival will be offering buy-one-get-one-free carnival wristbands, until 6 p.m. Riders must be present at the time of purchase.

Additionally, Military and Law Enforcement Day is Saturday, May 20, when all military and law enforcement and their families with active identification will receive free admission. May 21 is Fiesta Day and will feature various Hispanic-themed stage and grounds entertainment.

“My favorite thing about the fair is all the people,” said Brengle. “It is like a yearly, big, family reunion.”

Other fair highlights for community entertainment include local bands and dance troops, nightly concerts by groups such as the Nathan Owen’s Motown & Soul, Jackson Michael and the Spazmatics.

There will also be family entertainment and exhibits for kids of all ages to enjoy, from the petting zoo and barnyard-animal races to Ag Venture Land, BC Characters, Karen Quest Stilt Walker, Jeremy the Juggler and Cowboy Ken’s Trackless Train.

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A local watering hole in Discovery Bay has recently undergone a change in name and ownership.

Formerly known as UnWined, Back Roads is the new name of the local hot spot for California wines, craft beer and cheese.

New owner Amber Tennant looks forward to continuing the traditions begun by previous owners.

“Not a lot will be changing in the aesthetics, but we will be (editing) the wine list,” Tennant said. “There are a lot of wines from all over the country right now, and it’s important to me to bring California into the bar. We are also going to get more local, craft beers on tap.”

Tennant comes to her new business with a passion for viticulture. She spent time managing a winery tasting room, and she looks forward to bringing her knowledge to her patrons. What they won’t be changing are the

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“Great service, appetizers were great and they had games to play. (We played) a killer game of Uno. Great atmosphere.”

Others have complimented the service, the new patio décor and Tennant’s engagement with her customers.

“We went there for my birthday and had a blast,” said Carla Neisser, also of Discovery Bay. “Super great staff that checked in on us all night, without being obnoxious. The owner was very knowledgeable about the wines and vineyards. I loved the selections, and everyone in our group (was able to) get something different to match our tastes. The meat and cheese tray was unique and huge, and the grilled cheese sandwiches were to die for.”

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locally famous grilled cheese sandwiches.

“Our specialty grilled cheeses have always been popular, and we will continue with those, rotating every two weeks,” said Tennant. “We also have quesadillas, some ‘small bites’ and meat and cheese boards.

Beginning May 21, we will be open on Sundays, and we will add a mimosa bar and brunch items to the menu.”

In addition to refining the wine list and keeping the menu on point, Tennant wants to have a full event calendar for local residents.

Her plans include paint night, dream-catchermaking night, make-your-own succulent parties, live music and pop-up boutiques. All signups are available on the Back Roads website.

Tennant’s roots go deep in East County. After growing up in Discovery Bay, she married fourth-generation walnut farmer Jason Tennant. The couple now lives in unincorporated Brentwood, near the Discovery Bay border. Tennant has owned a business in the area before, so when the opportunity to purchase a wine bar came up, it was a natural next step.

So far, it appears to have been the right one; online reviewers have raved about girls’ night out, quiet dinners and the delicious food. Discovery Bay resident Peggy Piedade recently enjoyed an afternoon sipping wine and playing cards with her friends.

“We had a great time,” Piedade said.

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looking to celebrate their favorite matriarch with great wine, music and food, there are plenty of appetizing options right here in East County.

Campos Family Vineyards Celebrate Mother’s Day, on May 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Featuring a ‘mom-osa’ bar and live music by Ben Benkert, the event is family-friendly and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome due to limited seating.

Banquet tables for eight to 10 guests can be reserved for $150 and include two bottles of wine, a catered cheese plate, early access at noon and special reserved seating. Picnic tables for four to six guests can be reserved for $100 and include one bottle of wine, a catered cheese plate, early access at noon and special reserved seating.

Campos Family Vineyards is located at 3501 Byer Road, in Byron. For more information or tickets, visit https://goo.gl/TOkrqx or call 925-308-7963.

Sweeney’s Grill and Bar Enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include eggs benedict, ham, prime rib, salad, shrimp, crab, fruit, desserts, bottomless champagne and much more.

Price is $31.95 for adults and $13.95 for kids up to 12. Reservations are encouraged.

Sweeney’s Grill and Bar is located at 301 Oak St., in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-634-5192

Vic Stewart’s Eat up with a Mother’s Day brunch buffet, on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The menu will include prime rib, brisket, eggs benedict, French toast, soup, salmon, veggies, chicken piccata, a chocolate fountain, coffee, tea, soft drinks, milk and juice. Bottomless mimosas can be added for an additional $9.95.

Price is $48 for adults, $23 for kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids under 6. Reservations are required. Vic Stewart’s is located at 2270 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-240-2828.

Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill Pull up a chair for Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet, on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include prime rib, dessert

The Boardwalk Grill Fill up on Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet, on May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The menu will include an omelet station, eggs benedicts, potatoes, smoked salmon, fruit, prime rib, waffles, quiche, crab cakes, desserts, bottomless mimosas and more.

Price is $31.99 for adults and $12.99 for kids, and reservations are required. The Boardwalk Grill is located at 5879 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information or reservations, call 925-513-2499.

bar, cold seafood bar, salad and more. Price is $40 for adults and $15 for kids. Reservations are required. Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill is located at 144 Oak St., in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-634-1025.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a high tea, on May 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $45 for adults, $30 for kids age 6 to 12 and free for kids under 5.

A $5 discount will be added to those whop reserve a space before May 1. Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen is located at 8091 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, For more information or reservations, call 800-800-5373.

breathtaking views and having a great time with your family. The same painting will be available for both times, and kids age 7 and up are welcome. Price is $40 per person. Hannah Nicole Vineyards is located at 6700 Balfour Road, in Brentwood.

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Byron Inn Café Honor Mother’s Day on May 14, by enjoying bottomless mimosas for $10 and a limited menu with seasonal inspiration. Kids’ menus will available and no reservations will be taken. Byron Inn Café is located at 16141 Byron Highway, in Byron. For more information, call 925-634-9441.

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Treat mom on Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The menu includes eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, French toast, quiche, a pastry and dessert station, korma, Mediterranean rice, pasta, veggies, kabobs, fish picatta, a salad station, coffee, soda and more. Each adult meal comes with two glasses of champagne. Price is $24.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids 12 and younger, and reservations are preferred. Plates Eclectic Cuisine is located at 422 W. 2nd St., in Antioch. For more information, call 925-757-8099.

Chianti’s Do something special for Mother’s Day with a tasty menu on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes crab cakes benedict, waffles, French toast, fruit, mimosas and champagne, and the regular menu will also be available. Prices vary according to items ordered, and reservations are required.

Chianti’s is located at 3101 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-516-1500.

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Celebrate your mom in style the corner and for families, friends and loved ones

looking to celebrate their favorite matriarch with great wine, music and food, there are plenty of appetizing options right here in East County.

Campos Family Vineyards Celebrate Mother’s Day, on May 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Featuring a ‘mom-osa’ bar and live music by Ben Benkert, the event is family-friendly and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome due to limited seating.

Banquet tables for eight to 10 guests can be reserved for $150 and include two bottles of wine, a catered cheese plate, early access at noon and special reserved seating. Picnic tables for four to six guests can be reserved for $100 and include one bottle of wine, a catered cheese plate, early access at noon and special reserved seating.

Campos Family Vineyards is located at 3501 Byer Road, in Byron. For more information or tickets, visit https://goo.gl/TOkrqx or call 925-308-7963.

Sweeney’s Grill and Bar Enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include eggs benedict, ham, prime rib, salad, shrimp, crab, fruit, desserts, bottomless champagne and much more.

Price is $31.95 for adults and $13.95 for kids up to 12. Reservations are encouraged.

Sweeney’s Grill and Bar is located at 301 Oak St., in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-634-5192

Vic Stewart’s Eat up with a Mother’s Day brunch buffet, on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The menu will include prime rib, brisket, eggs benedict, French toast, soup, salmon, veggies, chicken piccata, a chocolate fountain, coffee, tea, soft drinks, milk and juice. Bottomless mimosas can be added for an additional $9.95.

Price is $48 for adults, $23 for kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids under 6. Reservations are required. Vic Stewart’s is located at 2270 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-240-2828.

Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill Pull up a chair for Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet, on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include prime rib, dessert

The Boardwalk Grill Fill up on Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet, on May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The menu will include an omelet station, eggs benedicts, potatoes, smoked salmon, fruit, prime rib, waffles, quiche, crab cakes, desserts, bottomless mimosas and more.

Price is $31.99 for adults and $12.99 for kids, and reservations are required. The Boardwalk Grill is located at 5879 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information or reservations, call 925-513-2499.

bar, cold seafood bar, salad and more. Price is $40 for adults and $15 for kids. Reservations are required. Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill is located at 144 Oak St., in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-634-1025.

Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen

Plates Eclectic Cuisine

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a high tea, on May 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $45 for adults, $30 for kids age 6 to 12 and free for kids under 5.

A $5 discount will be added to those whop reserve a space before May 1. Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen is located at 8091 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, For more information or reservations, call 800-800-5373.

breathtaking views and having a great time with your family. The same painting will be available for both times, and kids age 7 and up are welcome. Price is $40 per person. Hannah Nicole Vineyards is located at 6700 Balfour Road, in Brentwood.

For more information or tickets, visit https://goo.gl/fYuY3z or call 925-392-3189.

Hannah Nicole Vineyards Get artistic on Mother’s Day with a Starry Night Studios paint party on May 14, from noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Celebrate your mom by painting while sipping on wine, listening to live music, taking in the

Byron Inn Café Honor Mother’s Day on May 14, by enjoying bottomless mimosas for $10 and a limited menu with seasonal inspiration. Kids’ menus will available and no reservations will be taken. Byron Inn Café is located at 16141 Byron Highway, in Byron. For more information, call 925-634-9441.

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CALL AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!!

Specials only available at this location:

BRENTWOOD 2270 BALFOUR RD., (925) 240-2828

www.vicstewarts.com

Treat mom on Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The menu includes eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, French toast, quiche, a pastry and dessert station, korma, Mediterranean rice, pasta, veggies, kabobs, fish picatta, a salad station, coffee, soda and more. Each adult meal comes with two glasses of champagne. Price is $24.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids 12 and younger, and reservations are preferred. Plates Eclectic Cuisine is located at 422 W. 2nd St., in Antioch. For more information, call 925-757-8099.

Chianti’s Do something special for Mother’s Day with a tasty menu on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes crab cakes benedict, waffles, French toast, fruit, mimosas and champagne, and the regular menu will also be available. Prices vary according to items ordered, and reservations are required.

Chianti’s is located at 3101 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. For more information or reservations, call 925-516-1500.

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Alternative therapies growing more accessible Bianca Ruehlig recently opened Crystal Bowl Float Spa and Holistic Therapy in Brentwood, where people can find everything they need to live a more balanced and centered life.

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

For the last five years, Antioch resident Bianca Ruehlig has suffered from a panic disorder, arthritis and depression.

After many failed attempts to cure the symptoms with prescription drugs, she was ready to seek alternative healing, but she didn’t know how.

“I did not know at the time that I would heal myself,” she said. “I started a meditation program I found online, and within weeks, the changes internally were beginning to manifest physically in my interactions, my environment and my opportunities. It was almost an overnight switch to a healthier lifestyle, both physically and emotionally. After I saw the effects it had on me – and I was a skeptic – I have been drawn to share it with everyone I can, in hopes that it would help them as well.”

To this end, Ruehlig opened Crystal Bowl Float Spa and Holistic Therapy in Brentwood, on April 22. The float center and holistic and metaphysical store includes crystals, incense, candles, tarot and oracle decks, pendants, bath salts, meditation aids, spiritual decor, feng shui, essential oils, orgone (electromagnetic field blockers), organic natural products and the like. Services will include sensory deprivation (float) therapy, red-light therapy, ‘kitty kleanse’ (feminine steam), aroma and oxygen bar, reiki and pranic healing, readings, clearings, life coaching and work-

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“We have a network of more than 25 local healers who will be supporting our wellness center,” said Ruehlig, 39. “We had our first of many free workshops recently, with more than 10 attendees for ‘Goal Setting and Sticking to It.’” Float therapy is described as simple and profound; users simply take two showers and lay down in the float spa, an Epsom salt floatation tank, for as little as one hour. The method is reported to increase creativity and focus and improve mood. It is also used for anxiety reduction, post-traumatic stress disorder and healing traumatic brain injury.

“Basically, it is a total relaxation ex-

perience, in zero gravity, with zero light and zero sound,” said Ruehlig. “In general, our products and services are for improving one’s mind, body and soul as one. When we heal ourselves from the inside, the outside heals itself as well. I no longer have a panic disorder, arthritis or carpal tunnel, and my mood has improved immensely. I am accepting of the challenges and grateful for my experiences. I am in great shape and feel as if time no longer ages me. My relationships are stronger and more meaningful, and I have learned to forgive everyone, especially myself.”

The closest other place for flotation therapy is either Oakland or San Francisco.

Ruehlig’s first float client was driving to San

Francisco for her treatments, and the drive back through traffic was taking away from the therapy.

“Young adults, professionals, those who work out or train, seniors and anyone who deals with children of any age would benefit from sensory deprivation,” said Ruehlig. “It is certainly something I would recommend everyone to try at least once. We can minimize stress, and the benefits are similar to meditation, bringing about peace, tranquility and calm that lasts several days after the float.”

To encourage East County residents to give alternative therapies a try, Ruehlig is offering specials.

“We are currently running specials on Groupon for float therapy,” she said.

“We will have introductory ‘spa-la-carte’ packages, with which people can try a little of everything, as well as many free classes to introduce essential oils, crystal healing, group meditations and drumming circles. I want to bring these healing modalities at an affordable rate, and our prices are already very competitive compared to others. One cannot place a value on inner peace.”

Crystal Bowl Float Spa and Holistic Therapy is located at 8065 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, on April 22, at 11:11 a.m.

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Fire services not the responsibilty of the city Providing fire services is not a function of the cities of Oakley or Brentwood or, for that matter, almost all of the cities in Contra Costa.

Richmond, El Cerrito and Pinole are the only cities providing that service.

There are seven fire protection uest districts in comment the county.

The largest is Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, which includes Antioch, Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Walnut Creek, Bay Point, Clyde, El Sobrante, Pacheco and Port Chicago.

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) was formed in 2002, when the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors consolidated the East Diablo Fire District, Oakley-Knightsen Fire District and Bethel Island Fire District. ECCFPD serves the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, as well as the unincorporated areas of Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Marsh Creek-Morgan Territory.

Responsible for an area of some 250 square miles, the district is the second largest fire service in the county. ECCFPD was a dependent special district and was governed by the five-member county board of supervisors.

After lengthy negotiations between the county and the cities of Oakley and Brentwood, governance of the ECCFPD

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was turned over to a new governing board in February 2010. Under authority of California Health and Safety Code 13837, each entity appointed the appropriate number of board members.

The new board included nine members, with four from Brentwood, three from Oakley and two from the county. Under this appointed structure, the city councils or board of supervisors appointed directors according to each entity’s proportionate share of population.

The ECCFPD is a special district that manages and governs fire services within its area. Special districts in California provide more than 50 types of diverse services, including, water, mosquito abatement, irrigation, fire protection, libraries, cemeteries, sanitation, lighting, parks and recreation, street maintenance, airports, harbors, police protection, trash collection and many others. Some special districts serve a single purpose, such as sewage treatment, while others address multiple areas of service, such as community services districts, which can offer up to 15 types of services.

Special districts enjoy many of the same governing powers as cities and counties. They can enter into contracts, employ workers and acquire real property through purchase or eminent domain. They can also issue debt, impose taxes, levy assessments, charge fees for their services and, like other forms of government, can sue and be sued.

The ECCFPD is funded primarily

Letters Frazier’s bill not theft

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through property taxes. This funding source is woefully inadequate. The primary reason for the governance change was that the cities of Oakley and Brentwood thought that with local governance, as opposed to county control, it would be easier to address the funding problem. After three failed attempts to increase revenues, this thought (proved) painfully inaccurate. Each attempt was flawed in its own way, and these flaws led to defeat.

What needs to happen now: The leadership void needs to be filled, and tomorrow’s leaders need to come from within the fire district.

Oakley and Brentwood need to stop appointing members of their city councils to the board and, instead, appoint members from our community who are free from the internal politics and will put the fire district first.

The elected fire board is coming, but we can’t wait 18 months to determine what needs to happen next. The board must immediately start creating a longterm solution to the myriad of problems currently confronting the fire district.

Change doesn’t happen by itself.

Any long-term solution must involve the public to succeed. Steps must be taken by the fire board to educate and empower supporters, so they will better understand the complexities and challenges facing the organization.

The public has lost trust in the message coming from both the cities and

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tax funds to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

This fake fact has also been shouted loudly by Bob Doyle, the general manager of the parks district. In both cases, the opinions are wrong when one applies logic and critical thinking. In both instances, they rely incorrectly on emotion and fuzzy thinking.

The money we’re talking about (ad valorem property-tax revenue) is collected by order of the state legislature.

It goes into a common fund within each county. The state legislature then orders the auditor-controller of each county to disperse the money, according to a formula that is or was created by the state legislature.

At what point is there any theft?

There is even a rather large book that collects all of these rules and regulations on how the money is to be dispersed.

It is called the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

The California Legislature has the responsibility to determine where the property-tax money goes. It is the legislature’s responsibility to make

the fire district. Relationships must be re-established or developed to ensure that a clear and comprehensive message is being delivered from a single source, the ECCFPD. (The East County Voters group) has proposed a funding solution that involves reallocating property taxes. The plan proposed by ECV would ask the taxing entities to voluntarily shift 5.2 percent over to the fire district, about $7.8 million, incrementally, over a four-year period. Nearly 70 percent of the shift in property taxes would come from the (kindergarten through 12th-grade) schools and community colleges serving East Contra Costa. Administrators from the school district have all publicly stated that they will not support this plan. Last week, Discovery Bay rescinded its previous support, joining five other special districts that have recently stated they were against the plan. ECV needs to set up meetings with each taxing agency and appeal to their elected directors. If ECV can’t convince a sufficient number of agencies to follow their plan, then other options must be explored and pursued.

Neither the cities or county can continue to provide long-term funding to support the fire district, as it is not within our current revenue structure, and such funding is not sustainable. The fire district needs to develop a strategic plan that involves community residents and a longterm solution.

– Kevin Romick, Oakley City Council

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changes to where the money goes when it is necessary.

It is a logical construct that most thinking people will recognize.

At a recent Brentwood City Council meeting, Erica Rodriguez-Langley, Assemblymember Frazier’s district director, addressed the council as they discussed AB 898.

“Assemblyman Frazier has put forward this bill, because he believes the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is facing a fiscal emergency and we have a public-safety emergency,” Rodriguez-Langley said. “He is concerned, like all of you, that additional station closures are not far off and we need to find additional resources to continue to sustain what we have. This proposal to divert revenue is to fill an urgent need, and if the legislature deems it appropriate to address the need, then we should consider it. The legislature routinely makes budgetary decisions that reflect our values, and funding fire protection over other priorities is the reason for this bill.”

There is no theft and no stealing.

There is only a logical, rational decision on the part of the California Legislature to budget more money to save the lives and property of Californians and less money for the enjoyment of parks, trails and recreational facilities.

Assembly Bill 898 in its current state moves $10.5 million of propertytax funding from the East Bay Regional Parks District to the local fire district.

Details of the planned legislation became public with a March 24 article in the Brentwood Press. The bill is currently with the California Assembly’s Committee on Local Government.

“To me, public safety trumps everything else,” said Frazier in the article.

There are probably 110,000 residents of East County, as well as those who come to play and work in the 249-squaremile service area of the fire district and agree with the assemblymember’s sentiments.

More details on AB 898 can be found at https://goo.gl/2AjcLF. Bryan Scott Brentwood

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Freedom’s hot BVAL start continues in rout of Pittsburg

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

After defeating rival Heritage in its previous game, Freedom’s softball team was not going to suffer from a letdown against Pittsburg.

The Falcons jumped the Pirates early, scoring six runs in the first inning, two in the second and one more in the third. In the fourth, Freedom hit three home runs and six other runs to open up an 18-0 lead.

After junior pitcher Vanessa Strong set Pittsburg down in order in the fifth, the game was called and 18-0 stood as the final.

“We’ve been really working on our hitting and getting clutch hits,” coach Brook Russo said. “That’s what we focused on in practice, and we got 19 hits today. You can’t do much better than that.”

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room hit one of the ninth-inning homers.

The other two, including a grand slam, came off the bat of junior third baseman Kalissa Heihn.

“I had two strikes, as I usually do; I was just looking for a good pitch, and I got what I wanted,” Heihn said. “I knew the bases were loaded, and I was just looking for a base hit, but it was right down the middle.”

Given that any lead of 10 or greater after five leads to a called game, the ninerun explosion in the home half of the fourth made that a formality. Of course, the league season is still far from over. The Falcons sit atop the Bay Valley Athletic League at 3-0, but big games against rivals loom. Those include two against Liberty and another against the Patriots, who will certainly be looking to avenge the narrow defeat.

But Russo likes his team’s chances, es-

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he 9U L4 Rage recently won the All World Spring Bash in Concord.

The team is comprised of AJ Maietto, Brady Bernal, Malik Alexander, Michael Mesnickow, Matthew Blanchard, Matthew Maze, Caden Troye, Cooper Melissare, Austin Kralj and Landon Griffin.

Dan, Alberto, Travis, Dave and Anthony coach the team.

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Freedom pitcher Vanessa Strong unloads to the plate during the Falcons’ easy 18-0 win over Pittsburg on Tuesday. The Falcons are a perfect 3-0 in league play, which includes a big win over Heritage. pecially if the bats continue to show up like they have in the early season.

“We’ve got to keep hitting,” Russo said. “We’ll go to go back to practice and continue working on hitting. If we hit,

we’re the dominant team. We have great defense and great pitching. If we keep getting 10 (or more) hits, we’re going to be in great shape.”

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Big Break Marina ready for Wild West Bass Trail Tournament The resurgence of Big Break Marina will be on full display on May 6, when an estimated 300 anglers will descend on the establishment for the Wild West Bass Trail California Team Tournament.

The event – the largest at the marina in the last decade – is a big sign the oncefamed establishment is on course for an invigorated future.

“If you think about it, 150 boats with two people per boat (along with) the public that will be here (will mean) this place is going to be pretty crowded,” said Sean Ferguson, marina manager.

The marina had fallen into disrepair over the last decade prior to San Rafaelbased Sequoia Mortgage Capital foreclosing on the property in early 2015, when its former owner, David Biron, who had owned the marina since 2002, stopped making payments on a loan he said would be used to fix up the property.

Marina officials expect the large tournament to draw in an array of spectators, who are welcome to view the weigh-in.

A food truck will be onsite, and picnic tables will be available for families to eat lunch, Ferguson said. The weigh-in will take place on a large tournament stage,

with plenty of opportunities for spectators to view the large bass that will be caught during the tournament, before they’re released back into the Delta.

“There is a whole trickle-down effect of these tournaments,” Ferguson said.

“People see that this place is attractive – it’s safe – so they want to store their boat here.”

Crews have been busy in recent weeks, removing underwater weeds that could clog boat motors and spiffing up the tournament grounds in anticipation of the event.

“The majority of the event’s estimated 300 participants will come from various cities in California, but some will travel from Nevada, Washington and Oregon,” said Wild West Marketing Director Jeremy DeHart.

The action will begin at first light, with the blastoff of the boats. The weigh-in on the marina grounds will start about 3 p.m.

A Wild West pro-am event will also be held at the marina on June 9, 10 and 11.

The weigh-in of that event will broadcast live on Wild West’s Facebook page and Youtube channel and on television during the first and second quarters of 2018.

For more information or to enter the events, visit wildwestbasstrail.com.

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Impact Soccer Club coach fueling success Impact Soccer Club is already enjoying the return on its investment of bringing on Gordon Young, a world-class soccer coach and coaching director.

A Union of European Football Associations Pro Licensed coach and international coaching instructor, Young was recruited from Scotland after stints with the Dundee United FC First Team and Sheffield United.

In two short months, Young has been working to improve the dedication of the club to its players. A new, indoor-skill center, new attitudes and new training curriculum are just some of the changes that Young has brought from Europe.

“I have been fortunate to work as a player and coach in professional football on a global scale for the past 35 years,” Young said. “I see a tremendous opportunity to come and work in this area, with the history and regional potential of the club to focus it in a direction that will increase our numbers, quality of programs delivered and, most importantly, the long-term development for all participants. As someone who has delivered clinics, presentations, coach education and club advice over the last eight years while visiting California, I accepted the offer to come to Impact over other potential suitors, based on the demographics of the area and vision from the board.”

The Impact Board of Directors has expressed tremendous enthusiasm to realign the club in a fashion, which will allow it to create a legacy for the future generations to enjoy in this community.

As a firm football lover and professional, Young has set out a three-year plan that will hopefully change the dynamic of the club and create an organization based on strong principles with high standards in all its practices.

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Several Impact Soccer Club players hone their skills during a recent training session guided by international coaching instructor Gordon Young. to become a ‘me-too’ product, with everyone doing the same thing and no real direction, other than fulfilment of training and subsequent matches,” Young said. “I see the opportunity to deliver unique selling points by implementing practices and disciplines, which have been

successful in Europe, whilse appreciating local culture, expectation and realistic objectives.”

Already, Young has implemented a range of operations to form the basic infrastructure designed to make Impact operate in the realms of a professional football club. This has required the buy-in from coaches, players and parents alike, with open minds, full support and the players’ development at the canter of all actions.

The developing infrastructure includes the Impact Soccer Club Indoor Skill Centre. Using simplistic methods for technical development of footballers, Impact has created a center housed in the club office complex, where boys and girls perform intense repetitive exercises designed to improve their ball mastery in a controlled environment. Players will be touching the ball 2,000 times on average, and through unconscious competence, they improve regardless of their original experience and skill.

This activity is performed on a weekly basis by specifically trained staff under Young’s guidance, providing technical coaching to every player. Testing of the skills is carried out and players record their scores in the hopes of personal development. The goal is for players to perform these skills outside of the skill center, as part of their desire to become technically better. The skill centre work is supplemented by video-analysis sessions, where topical footage will be shown to help the cognitive process of learning the game on a weekly basis.

Impact Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for older players with birthdates from 1999 through 2003. Boys’ tryouts will be Mondays and Wednesdays, from May 1 through June 21. Girls’ tryouts will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from May 2 through June 21.

For more information, call 925-516-8260 or visit www.impactsoccer.org.

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Velocity Storm, a Youth Level 1 cheer team from Velocity Cheer Gym in Antioch, has earned a prestigious bid to the D2 Summit at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

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Velocity cheer earns D2 Summit bid Velocity Storm, a Youth Level 1 cheer team from Velocity Cheer Gym in Antioch, has earned a prestigious bid to the D2 Summit at Walt Disney World in Orlando, on May 12 to 14.

Only 1,500 bids are given throughout the U.S. to attend the biggest cheerleading event of the year, and Velocity is the only cheer gym in the Bay Area to receive this bid.

The team has practiced hard all season to achieve this goal and the Storm did it the last competition of the year. The team is

coached by Velocity’s owner Audra Bartlett and assistant coaches Jasmine Pearson and Jose Martinez.

Cheerleaders are Bella Craig, Maya Whittaker-Garcia, Hayley Puckett, Kaelyn Coffey, DJ Evans, Jaiden Proctor, Alaya Baird, Samantha Vice, Natalie Baudoin, Malaysia Pollar-Livingston and Itzel Castellon.

For more information, call 925-3540919 or email velocityallstarscheer@ yahoo.com.

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LUHSD names Hall of Fame class Several decorated athletes and one historic team have been named to the 2017 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame.

The recipients will be honored at the district’s 26th-annual awards dinner, on April 29, at 5:30 p.m., at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave., in Brentwood.

The inductees are Rod Beaver, Kevin Harrity, Jessica Khalil, Stacy Perez-May, Chrissy Stalf and Ryan Rodriguez. The 1992 Liberty girls’ track-and-field team is also being inducted. Beaver (Class of 1974) and Perez-May (1989) are both Liberty graduates, Stalf (2009) and Rodriguez (2009) are both Freedom graduates, and Khalil (2009) and Harrity (2010) both went to Heritage.

Jessica Khalil Khalil became a multisport athlete during each of her years at Heritage. She played freshman volleyball, junior varsity basketball and softball in her first year. During her sophomore year, she played junior varsity volleyball and earned varsity letters in basketball and softball. That softball season, her team won Heritage High School’s only North Coast Section (NCS) title, for which they were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 and was an NCS Scholastic Championship team.

Khalil continued to letter in basketball and softball in her final two years at Heritage, but also found a new passion in the game of football. During her junior year, she became a wide receiver on the junior varsity football team and caught a touchdown pass.

She went on to compete and earn a varsity letter her senior season on the football team that culminated in the NCS playoffs with her making a reception in the playoff game.

Chrissy Stalf Chrissy Stalf stands as one individual who continues the fine tradition of excellence established by Freedom softball. Growing up in Oakley, she had a passion for the sport.

In her freshman year, she made the varsity volleyball team and made an instant impact. Throughout her career she was recognized as one of the hardest-working players, and her team voted her captain and MVP in her senior season.

In softball, she played three years as a varsity starter at first base and was a fixture in playoff competition.

In the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL), her teams won the league championship pennant from 2007 to 2009. She was part of the 2009 second-place NCS squad and, a year earlier, she won the section championship in 2008. Her peers and coaches recognized her outstanding play and leadership selecting her as a two-time, firstteam all-BVAL player.

Kevin Harrity Kevin Harrity took the Heritage campus by storm in the fall of 2006.

He made the freshman basketball team and then proceeded to make the varsity baseball team, becoming the winning pitcher in the school’s first-ever league victory.

Kevin went on to make the junior varsity basketball team his sophomore year and

BEAVER then spent the next two seasons terrorizing opponents throughout the NCS and BVAL with his toughness, tenacity and unique ability to score from all spots on the floor. He earned two varsity letters in basketball, led a balanced team in scoring his senior year and directed his team to the school’s first BVAL boys’ basketball title in 2010. Along the way, he was named to the all-tournament team at the McKinleyville Tip-Off Classic, won by the Patriots, and named all-league second team his senior year.

On the baseball diamond, Kevin earned a varsity letter in each of his four years. He was a three-time, all-league selection, culminating in being selected to the first team his senior year, when he batted .357, scored 23 runs, had 25 hits and drove in 16 runs. He was also captain of that 2010 team that won the school’s first league championship.

Rodney Beaver Beaver, who arrived on the Liberty campus in the fall of 1970, lettered in junior varsity football as a sophomore and moved

up to the varsity level his junior and senior season, when he established himself as a standout two-way starter at tight end and defensive end. He was a multiple recipient of Brentwood News Player of the Week award and, as a senior, earned first-team, all-East Bay Athletic Leaug honors as a defensive end, as well as Lineman of the Year and co-captain team awards. Beaver also played baseball all four years at Liberty High School, primarily as a catcher, and he lettered in soccer his senior year.

In 1978, Beaver returned to Liberty High School and embarked on his coaching career as a freshman football assistant.

Hired as a math teacher in January 1983 at Liberty Union High School, Beaver began a 34-year (and counting) teaching and coaching career there. He has coached football as a varsity assistant or junior varsity and freshman head coach for the past 33 years, including 15 years as the varsity defensive coordinator.

Beaver also coached baseball from 1983 to 1995, spending the last eight years as the varsity head coach and leading several competitive teams, including the 1993 Diablo Foothill Athletic League champions, for which he was awarded League Coach of the Year honors. He has also served as an assistant golf coach since 2001, mentoring scores of students on the many intricacies of that sport.

Ryan Rodriguez At a very young age, Rodriguez participated in several sports – swimming, baseball, basketball and football.

At Freedom High School he played four years of football and basketball, two years of baseball and one year of track and field.

As a freshman basketball player, Rodriguez earned the Co-Defensive Player Award, and as a member of the junior varsity footsee HOF page 27

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Six Lady Lions went on to compete in NCS competition: Andrea England in the 100, 200, long and triple jump and the 4x100-meter relay; Tracy DeLany in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters; Ivy Turner in the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay; Christine Brockett in the long and triple jump and the 4x100 relay; Lisa Bell in the 110 and 300-meter hurdles; and Juli Russell in the 300 meters and high jump. Andrea England qualified for the long and triple jumps, and Tracy DeLany qualified for the 1600 and 3200 meters at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Stacy Perez May The sport Perez May really excelled in was softball. At the end of her freshman year, she was moved up to the varsity softball team. She found a home with the varsity team and remained there during the next three years earning her Block “L.” She began to grow into her centerfield position as an offensive and defensive player.

In 1987, she was named varsity team’s most inspirational player, and in 1988, Perez May was named top defensive player. To round off a great softball career in 1989, she earned both the golden glove and top offensive player for the Liberty Lions.

Additional accolades in 1989 included being selected to the Diablo Foothill AllLeague first team. In 1989, she was also named Contra Costa Times Athlete of the Week.

1992 Liberty High School Lady Lions’ track team The 1992 Liberty High School Lady Lions’ track team distinguished itself as one of the top track teams in the school’s history by winning the Diablo Foothill Athletic League dual meet and league meet championships.

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Rodriguez was a member of the junior varsity baseball team as a freshman, and as a sophomore, he participated in track and field on the 4x400-meter relay team. As a junior and senior, he focused on football and basketball. In his senior year, he was captain of the first Freedom basketball team to make the NCS playoffs. In 2009, in his junior year of football, he was All-League Honorable Mention at quarterback and was the team captain.

In 2008, Rodriguez became Freedom’s single season record holder for quarterbacks – he passed for five touchdowns in a game; had total passing yards of 3,034, with 34 touchdowns; and completed 192 passes on 329 attempts. His passing yards per game was 297 with two 300-yard games. His total offensive passing and rushing yards for the season was 3,569 yards. For the 2007 to 2008 seasons, he became Freedom’s career-record holder, with 196.4 yards passing per game; most 300-yard passing games (three), touchdown passes (50); and most completions of 292 on 516 attempts, for a completion rating of 56.5 percent. His passing and rushing yards for two seasons was 5,080 yards,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO FORM LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 17-2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 9, 2017 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: Accept public comments and questions, tabulate ballots, and take action by the City Council on the Final Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 17-2 (Catchings Ranch) for Fiscal Year 2016-17; ordering of improvements; confirmation of the diagram and assessment; and order the levying and collection of the assessments. This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. A Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the above referenced Assessment District was approved by the City Council of the City of Brentwood on March 14, 2017 by Resolution No. 2017-31. Information regarding the Final Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 17-2 (Catchings Ranch) may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. 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. Dated: April , 2017 Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72956 Publish Date: April 28, 2017.

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 May 9, 2017, to consider the following application: A rezone (RZ 16-006) to amend Chapter 17.488 to allow a drive-through for a restaurant as a conditionally permitted use in Subarea F of PD-38. Applicant: Spencer Trombley, El Pollo Loco. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@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 02-1273 73163 Publish Date: April 28, 2017.

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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. Dated: April , 2017. Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72957 Publish Date: April 28, 2017

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9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors.

10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal.

11.Site Visit. A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., at the following location: City of Brentwood Aquatic Complex, 195 Griffith Lane, for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite.

12. Specific Brands. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c) the City has found that the following specific brands are required for the following particular material(s), product(s), thing(s), or service(s), and no substitutions will be considered or accepted: Items and Required brand 2 - Laars Pennant boiler, pump mounted, 1449 BTU input, PCNP-1500 2 - Laars Pennant boiler, pump mounted, 1250 BTU input, PCNP 1250 1 - Laars Pennant boiler, pump mounted, 999 BTU input, PCNP-999 City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: April 17, 2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73074 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017. .

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 989 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING AND RENAMING BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.02.170, SKATEBOARD PARK, AND AMENDING SECTION 7.01.020, DEFINITIONS THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 25th day of April 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Rarey, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating.

Brentwood Press 02-1273 73177 Publish Date: April 28, 2017.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 988 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 17-001) TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.514, SUBAREA C (17.514.004), OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE 10.89-ACRE BARCELONA TRILOGY AT MARSH CREEK PROJECT SITE, LOCATED NORTH OF VINEYARDS PARKWAY AND WEST OF MIWOK AVENUE (APNs 007-590-001, 007-590-003, 007-580-005, 007-580-011, 007580-012, AND 007-580-013) THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 25th day of April 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Rarey, Staton, Mayor Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating.

Brentwood Press 02-1273 73176 Publish Date: April 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002396-00 The name of the business: Aqualife Filtration Systems Located at: 1870 Soldier Mtn. Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owners: Juan M. Castaneda and Banessa Canales. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Juan M. Castandea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 10, 2017

by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 4/10/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73032 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 363,560.48. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02414-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 30, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx Date: March 30, 2017 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72914 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002028-00 The name of the business: BDCI Located at: 701 Almanor Ct. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Gregory McLendon. 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: McLeodon, Gregory. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 27, 2017

by Deputy C Dias Expires 3/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72908 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Aquatic Complex Improvements (Boiler Replacement), CIP Project No. 352-52403 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Vista Conference Room at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at the City of Brentwood Aquatic Complex at 195 Griffith Lane, and is described as follows: removal and disposal of the five existing boilers, installation of five new boiler pumps mounted in conjunction with installation instructions, perform factory start up and provide operational training to staff.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 20 working days.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $145,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “C-4” and/ or Class “C-36”and/or “C-53”Specialty Contractor’s License(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca. gov or by calling 925-516-5420. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. Bid Proposal and Security.

5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents.

5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Docu-

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001718-02 The name of the businesses: 1. Squidink 2. Squidink Artwork 3. Squidink Gallery Located at: 421 E 14th St. In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Sydnie Sherman. 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: Sydnie Sherman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 3/14/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72915 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002249-00 The name of the business: Inland Marine Located at: 1600 W. 10th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Inland Marine. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/14/17.

Signature of registrant: Frank Lozano, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 4, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 4/4/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 73031 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002283-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Summit Janitorial 2.

Summit Way Janitorial 3. Dolores Janitorial Located at: 2006 A St Ste 213 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gustavo R. Moreno. 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: Gustavo R. Moreno . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 06, 2017

by Deputy T Lawson Expires 4/6/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73020 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002395-00 The name of the business: VK Nails Located at: 2513 San Jose Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chanh M. Le. 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: Chanh M. Le. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 10, 2017

by Deputy C Pittman Expires: 4/10/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73043 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002479-00 The name of the business: One of A Kind Daycare Located at: 4823 Braemar St In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shawnetta Irvin. 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: Shawnetta Irvin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2017.

by Deputy A. Ramirez. Expires 4/13/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73127 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02414-CA A.P.N.:055-310-036 Property Address: 1028 Amberwood Court, Antioch, CA 94531. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个 信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Darrell Powell, An Unmarried Man And Thomas West, An Unmarried Man All As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0158736-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/11/2017 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 363,560.48 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1028 Amberwood Court, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-310-036 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002066-00 The name of the business: 1. Janine Avanti 2. Avanti Consulting Located at: 4874 South Point In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Janine C. Seaton. 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: Janine C. Seaton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 28, 2017

by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 3/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72977 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002134-00 The name of the business: Game On Located at: 572 Bing Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ralph Jason Fuentes. 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: Ralph J. Fuentes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 30, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 3/30/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73003 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002152-00 The name of the business: Kumon Math & Reading Center Brentwood Located at: 3840 Balfour Rd #C In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ted H. Kim. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2004. Signature of registrant: Ted H. Kim. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 3/31/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72980 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002153-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Statewide Soft Inc. 2. Tech Plus Computers Located at: 275 Central Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Statewide Soft Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 1, 2006. Signature of registrant: Ted Kim, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 3/31/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72983 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001743-00 The name of the business: Copious Real Estate Services Located at: 1511 M Sycamore #122 In: Hercules, CA 94547 is hereby registered by the following owner: Felicia Lee. 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: Felicia Lee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2017 by Deputy H. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Franklin Expires 3/15/2022 Brentwood NAME STATEMENT Press No. 02-1273 72916 Publish dates: File No. F-0002181-00 The name of the April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. business(es): 1. The Press 2. East County Guide FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3. eastcountyguide.com NAME STATEMENT 4. eastcountypress.net File No. F-0001787-00 The name of the 5. The Coupon Spot Located at: 248 business: Armstrong Custom Cleaning Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Located at: 2325 Cambridge Dr. In: Discov- is hereby registered by the following ery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishthe following owner: Catherine Lewallen- ing Company. This business is conducted Armstrong. This business is conducted by: by: A Corporation. The registrant comAn Individual. The registrant commenced menced to transact business under to transact business under the fictitious the fictitious business name or names business name or names listed above listed above on 5/2/2016. Signature of on 3/17/2017. Signature of registrant: registrant: Sandra J. McNulty, CFO This Catherine Lewallen-Armstrong. This state- statement was filed with the County ment was filed with the County Clerk of Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2017 3, 2017 by Deputy L Spence Expires

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002195-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Peaches Mobile Boutique 2. Peaches Boutique Located at: 538 Almanor St. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tracie M. Miga.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/17/17. Signature of registrant: Tracie M Miga. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 4/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72953 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002489-00 The name of the business: Alliance Bath Reglazing Located at: 939 Dainty Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Garez Inc . This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/23/2017.

Signature of registrant: Daniel Ramon Garcia, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2017 by Deputy A. Ramirez. Expires 04/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73137 Publish dates: April 28, March 5, 12, 19, 2017.

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: 4/21/17 and 4/28/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 . Brentwood Press 021273 73072 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Steven L. Pollak, Esq., Law Offices of Steven L. Pollak. Address 700 El Camino Real, Suite 201, Millbrae, CA 94030 Telephone: 650-583-5500 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73046 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 2017.\cs2

tative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: May 9, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b.

Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Janine C. Saincome, 33 Leonard Ct. Danville, CA 94526. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72958 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2018.\cs2

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 sa le 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-16-754104-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-754104BF IDSPub #0125272 4/21/2017 4/28/2017 5/5/2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73040 Publish Dates: April 21, 28 May 5, 2017.

(i.e. Thomas DeMinico), that all persons having claims against said decendent and/or the Trust entitled, Thomas DeMinico and Robbie Jannell DeMinico Trust dated 9/24/1992 are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553, and whose mailing address is the same, and mail or deliver a copy to Stanley J. Yates, Attorney for the Successor Trustee (i.e. Mark DeMinico) of the Thomas DeMinico and Robbie Janell DeMinico Trust dated 9/24/1992 wherein said decendent was the trustor ofsaid Trust, at 260 Maple Court, Suite 230, Ventura, CA 93003, within the later of four months after April 28, 2017 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you.

A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail with return receipt requested.

Dated April 17, 2017. Stanley J. Yates, Attorney for Mark DeMinico, successor Trustee of the Above-Referenced Trust; 260 Maple Court, Ste.230, Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 658-1525. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73118 Publish Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002232-00 The name of the business: Del Monte Mechanical Inc. Located at: 491 Gracie Ln. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Del Monte Mechanical Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/2010. Signature of registrant: Jack A. Del Monte III, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 4, 2017 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 4/4/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 72959 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002274-00 The name of the business: International Coating Co. Located at: 2384 Pepper Drive In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mark Hatton.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/27/2017. Signature of registrant: Mark Hatton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 5, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 4/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73128 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002422-00 The name of the business: Professional Window Covering Installers Located at: 5282 Fern Ridge Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Steven M Tejada.

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: Steven M. Tejada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 11, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 4/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73035 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002465-00 The name of the business: Moments in Time Video Montage Services Located at: 2757 La Costa Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Greg Landeros. This business is conducted by: An Inividual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Greg Landeros. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2017 by Deputy L. Ferm Expires April 13, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73126 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002488-00 The name of the business: NorCal Drone Services Located at: 1351 Bellerose Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sean 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: Sean Clark. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 4/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73060 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002656-00 The name of the business: Esperanza Gutierrez Agency Located at: 50 Sand Creek Road Ste. 300 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Trinidad Insurance Associates. 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: Esperanza Gutierrez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2017 by Deputy M Barejas. Expires 04/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 73136 Publish dates: April 28, March 5, 12, 19, 2017.

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 5th day of May 2017, 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. Sarah Almanza-Clothing, art work, bags, bedding exercise equipment & chest.

2. Teresa Irvine Bough- Etched glass table, leather chair, boxes, bins, skis, art work.

3. Crystal Johnson-Tools, washer & dryer, fishing poles, baseball bats, glass table, stereo, & speakers.

4. Kimberly McBride-2 Flat screen tv’s, sofa & love seat, 2 floor lamps, speakers, luggage, car seat & high chair.

5. Jeffery Belle-Flat screen tv, computer desk, printer, dresser, 2 sofa chairs.

6. Jennifer Barry- King Mattress, bed frame with drawers.

7. Francisca Paz-ladder, dryer, shelving, wicker baskets, wooden/glass furniture, file cabinets, 3 patio chairs.

8. Jacob Kennedy- Art work, rocking chair, rolling cart, reclining love seat, bike frame, garden tools, toys.

9. Malaysha Nolan- Toys, camping equipment, mattress, large couch, Christmas decorations, toy basketball hoop, boxes.

10. Adrienne Thomas- Art work, wine glasses, 3 duffle bags, coffee table, toys, mattress, box spring.

11. Roland K. Viaan- Briefcase, wooden shelving, boxes, 5 tables, 2 dressers.

12. Erin Kuzinich- Art work, wicker basket, wooden chest, stereo equip.

13. Esperanza N. Johnson- Art work, dvd & vcr tapes, armoire, coffee table, lighting, & art work.

14. Esperanza N. Johnson- Art work, shelving, coffee table, rice cooker, 3 wicker basket & slate top table, plywood.

15. Darrius Garrett- BBQ, carpet, art work, bicycle, 2 tricycles, 1 scooter, garden tools, books.

16. Tana Kitamura- Drums, curio cabinet, 12 dining chairs, wooden cabinet, wicker basket, tv, suit case, couch.

17. Robert Leal- Chop saw, power tools, hand tools, camping equipment, Dewalt table saw, chairs, ladder, & bike.

18. David Blessum- Wood table, 2 dressers, power tools, kid’s desk, vacuum cleaner, hand tools.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased

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 5th day of May 2017 at 12:15 P.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. Crystal Dizer-9 Boxes, Toys, Christmas Decorations, 4ft Santa Claus 2. Telara Caves- Safe, Cinder Blocks, 20+ Boxes 3. Celeste Wright- Boxes, Bags, BB Guns, Hair Dryer, Computer & Stereo Equipment, Jumper Cables 4. Frank Capaldo- 3 Slot Machines, 2 Chop Saws, 5 Ladders, 10 + Doors, 1 Roll up Desk, Bucket of Chains 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: 04/21/2017 and 04/28/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73069 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Elizabeth Ebeling, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00259 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Elizabeth Ebeling, deceased.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Randol Apoian in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Randol Apoian be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: May 18, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14.

Room 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Eugene Joseph Machado Jr., deceased Case Number P17-00482 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Eugene Joseph Machado, Eugene Joseph Machado Jr., deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Michael Machado in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Michael Machado be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: June 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael Machado. C/O 1600 South Main Street. Telephone (925) 939-1680.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73075 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Helen Ann Temple, aka Helen Ann Thompson, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00468 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Helen Ann Temple, aka Helen Ann Thompson, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Janine C. Saincome in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Janine C. Saincome be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal represen-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-754104-BF Order No.: 730-1611876-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUST OR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): Sergio Del Real and Blanca Del Real, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0348777-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/15/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $291,184.34 The purported property address is: 2393 ARROYO SECO ROAD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-350-015-6-01 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ARTHUR MCKAY, JR. 1333 DISCOVERY BAY BLVD, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA . CASE NO IRREVOCABLE LIVING TRUST Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at: ALL CLAIMS TO BE FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE TRUSTEE and mail a copy to: ROBERT LUCAS, TRUSTEE, 145 GILLETTE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94134 within the later of four months after March , 2017 , (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. ROBERT LUCAS, Trustee. 145 Gillette Avenue. San Francisco, CA 94134 . (Name and Address of Trustee or Attorney) Brentwood Press 02-1273 73124 Publish Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DEATH OF TRUSTOR SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA In Re: THOMAS DEMINICO TRUSTOR of the THOMAS DEMINICO AND ROBBIE JANELL DEMINICO TRUST DATED 09/24/1992. Mark DeMinico, Successor Trustee of said Trust. Notice to Creditors of Death of Trustor, Thomas DeMinico.

Filed April 18, 2017 in Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa by: Deputy D. Wagner. CASE NO. P17-00584 [Probate Code: §§19040 et seq; 19050, et seq]. Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decendent

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charles Maurice Canady SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charles Maurice Canady CASE NUMBER: N17-0497 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Charles Maurice Canady filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charles Maurice Canady a.k.a. Carter to Proposed Name: Charles Maurice Canady. 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: 6/1/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 04/03/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72930 Publish Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shwe Zin Tun SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shwe Zin Tun CASE NUMBER: N170553 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner Shwe Zin Tun filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Shwe Zin Tun a.k.a. Chin Cho Ying a.k.a Chin Ying a.k.a. Ying Chin Cho to Proposed Name: Hnin Yu Khine.

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: 05/31/2017 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: 04/03/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72925 Publish Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): FCS047397 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Phyllis Lilly and DOES 1 thorugh 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Rene Sanchez NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO, 600 UNION STREET, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Ralph Andino, Esq Attorney at Law 91 A Antonina Avenue, American Canyon, CA 94503 (707)637-7535. DATE (Fecha): July 19, 2016 Clerk, by (Secretario): D. MCESSY, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an Individual Defendant Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72979 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001826-00 The name of the business: California Monza Series Located at: 913 Chianti Way In: Oakley, is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Francesca Kennealy 2. Jerry Mostek. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association - other than Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2016. Signature of registrant: Francesca Kennealy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 20, 2017 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 3/20/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72978 Publish dates: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/27/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0050719-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PAUL E. EADS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/23/2017 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 IN THE AUCTION.COM ROOM. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4321 BEECHNUT LANE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035492-013-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $212,923.60.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006484638. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC 800280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 04/06/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4615650 04/14/2017, 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72974 Publish Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8687694 TS No.: CA1600276868 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0482878212 APN: 035-600-018 Property Address: 4240 MEHAFFEY WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561-2217 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/11/2017 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/31/2006, as Instrument No. 20060032298-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: LISA GENEE JUETHOMPSON AND RICKEY DARNELL THOMPSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 035-600-018 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4240 MEHAFFEY WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561-2217 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $265,932.77. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276868 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information

or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0305780 To: OAKLEY PRESS 04/21/2017, 04/28/2017, 05/05/2017.

Oakley Press 03-0477 73038 Publish dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 2017.

close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-741206-AB IDSPub #0125270 4/28/2017 5/5/2017 5/12/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73039 Publish Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002017-00 The name of the business: FuFu’n Located at: 1239 Sierra Trail Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Marie Etienne. 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: Marie Etienne. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 27, 2017 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 3/27/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 72868 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002190-00 The name of the businesses: 1. AquaTech Pool Systems 2. AquaTech Pool Fencing 3. AquaTech Pool Safety 4. AquaTech Safety Fence 5. Guardian Pool Fence of Northern California 6. AquaTech Spa Covers 7. AquaTech Pool Covers and Fencing 8. Safety Pool Systems 9. AquaTech Pool Service 10. AquaTech Pool Covers 11. Coverstar Recover and Service Located at: 239 Delta Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: AquaTech Pool Systems Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Bruce Bartell CEO/RMO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2017

by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 4/3/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72940 Publish dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The Goods are described as Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous personal Property .Items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on May 4, 2017 at 8:45 am. . . . In order to collect the amounts due from you the sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California, This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. 19 Chris Houston 23 Jenifer Ong 86 Heather Mosser 205 Berry Strock 701 Lynn Cancilla 914 Betty Perry 955 Rebeca Youngs 966 Alexander Hargon 979 Berry Strock 987 Tracy Martin Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press 03-0477 73073 Publish Dates: April 21, 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006484638 Title Order No.: 160400079 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 042-9765099-703 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/2013. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-741206-AB Order No.: 730-1607733-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial 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): James Richard Lis an unmarried man Recorded: 2/28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0060283-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/23/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $385,290.13 The purported property address is: 1244 POPLAR DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 032-430-0367 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-741206-AB .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM AND PACE PROGRAM: Golden State Finance Authority (“GSFA”), formerly known as California Home Finance Authority (“CHF”) is seeking to amend the validation Judgment obtained in Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 34-2015-00174212, which authorized the finance or refinance for acquisition, installation and improvement of energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements affixed to or on real property and in buildings, whether the real property or buildings are privately or publicly owned and whether the real property or buildings are used for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes (the “Clean Energy Program”) and authorized the CHF Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) Program to include the financing of the seismic strengthening infrastructure for all types of property located in GSFA jurisdictional areas.. GSFA is now seeking to amend the validation Judgment, to include (1) Resolution No. 2016-05, (2) to amend the Program Report for the PACE program to authorize the financing of seismic strengthening improvements that are permanently fixed to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other real property in California pursuant to AB 811, and (3) to authorize the levy of a special tax to finance or refinance Authorized Improvements which shall include seismic improvements pursuant to AB 2618. Any person who wishes to challenge the amendment to the validation Judgment must provide written notice to Danielle Sakai at Best Best & Krieger LLP, 3390 University Ave., 5th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501, phone number (951) 6861450, by May 22, 2017, or appear at the hearing on May 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 54 of the Sacramento County Superior Court located at 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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Publish Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002634-00 The name of the business: Bailey Rentals and Hardware Inc. Located at: 450 Minnesota Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bailey Rentals and Hardware 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: Lorrie Bailey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 4/20/22 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73172 Publish dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017.

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Two men wearing masks and hooded jackets entered a building on Hillcrest Avenue, stomped on all the tables and bars and left without taking anything.

April 19, 9:24 p.m., in Antioch The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law enforcement agencies.

OAKLEY April 12, 1:42 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Teakwood and Ashwood drives.

April 12, 1:52 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was seen on the 4600 block of Salvador Lane.

April 12, 3:44 a.m. A patrol was requested to the Emerson Ranch Area.

April 12, 4:39 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported on the 1500 block of Neroly Road.

April 12, 7:19 a.m. Workers reported a commercial burglary at Rite Aid. April 12, 8:01 a.m. Petty theft was reported at the AM/PM. April 12, 8:29 a.m. A patrol was requested to Oakley Elementary School.

April 12, 8:43 a.m. A patrol was requested to Laurel Elementary School.

April 12, 8:53 a.m. Police conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on Quail Glen Drive and Like Oak Avenue.

April 12, 9:31 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop at East Summerfield Court and Fairhaven Way. April 12, 10:30 a.m. A welfare check was carried out on the 1400 block of Carpenter Road.

April 12, 11:21 a.m. Police intervened in a verbal dispute on Main Street and Vintage Parkway.

April 12, 11:47 a.m. Indecent exposure was reported at AM/PM. April 12, 11:52 a.m. A resident reported harassment on the 100 block of Hill Avenue.

April 12, 12:08 p.m. Identity theft was reported on the 100 block of Copper Knoll Way. April 12, 1:12 p.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 200 block of Chaps Court.

April 12, 1:38 p.m. Identity theft was reported on the 10 block of Leila Court.

April 12, 2:18 p.m. Police conducted a se-

curity check on the 1000 block of Main Street.

April 12, 3:50 p.m. A fight was reported on the 200 block of Yellow Rose Circle.

April 12, 4:27 p.m. A fight was reported on Laurel Road and Creekside Way. April 12, 7:40 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Beechnut Lane and Brazil Court.

April 12, 7:48 p.m. Officers conducted a security check at Summer Lake Park.

April 12, 7:58 p.m. Officers conducted a security check at Creekside Park.

April 12, 8:06 p.m. Officers conducted a security check at Laurel Fields.

April 12, 8:14 p.m. Officers conducted a security check at Crockett Park.

April 12, 9:26 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 1200 block of Poplar Drive.

April 12, 9:33 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Main Street and Live Oak Avenue.

April 13, 12:27 a.m. Police arrested an individual with an outstanding warrant on Main Street and Empire Avenue.

April 13, 2:46 a.m. A patrol was requested to Summer Lake Drive.

April 13, 3:59 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Hazelnut and Mellowwood drives.

April 13, 4:53 a.m. A patrol stopped a suspicious person on Main Street and Vintage Parkway.

April 13, 9:41 a.m. A vehicle was burglarized on the 1600 block of Gamay Circle.

April 13, 10:18 a.m. A patrol was requested to Laurel Elementary School.

April 13, 11:59 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was called in from Freedom High School.

April 13, 1:26 p.m. Officers looked into a suspicious circumstance on Myrtle Lane and Coral Bell Way. April 13, 1:42 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Neroly Road and Frandoris.

April 13, 1:53 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 5300 block of Elm Lane.

Like thepress.net April 13, 3:06 p.m. Police assisted with an unwanted guest on the 900 block of Almaden Circle.

April 13, 3:24 p.m. A patrol conducted a welfare check on the 2000 block of Main Sreet.

April 13, 3:54 p.m. Identity theft was reported on the 4600 block of Bayside Way. April 13, 4:00 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 4600 block of Bayside Way. April 13, 5:56 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on the 1900 block of Chardonnay Drive.

April 13, 7:52 p.m. Officers conducted a security check in Summer Lake Park.

April 13, 8:02 p.m. Officers conducted a security check at Creekside Park.

ANTIOCH April 17, 8:01 a.m. Bicycles were stolen on San Jose Drive.

April 17, 3:52 p.m. On Cherokee Way, a person robbed at gunpoint another individual from whom they had arranged to buy 25 diamond rings. The suspect punched the victim and fled in a black Honda Civic. He was described as a black, male adult, wearing a grey hoodie and traveling with someone in a black hoodie.

April 17, 4:36 p.m. A resident was robbed at gunpoint of an unknown amount of money on Lone Tree Way. The suspect was described as a white male in his 70s, with grey hair and a thin build.

April 18, 2:09 p.m. On Crater Peak Way, a reporting person’s child’s mother tried to start a fight with him. It was unknown if alcohol or weapons were involved.

April 18, 8:47 p.m. A woman was walking

by Walmart on Waterford Way, when a man with glasses jumped out of a white Firebird with dealer plates, hit her in the face and took her phone. He then fled westbound on Lone Tree Way. April 19, 3:56 a.m. A woman called in from Sycamore Drive, whispering for help and saying that someone had a gun.

There was also a baby crying in the background.

April 19, 8:05 a.m. A resident was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted on Lone Tree Way. April 19, 8:53 a.m. On Deer Meadow Way, a resident reported their ex-roommate never returned the key to the residence, then later came into the house and stole medications. The reporting person was able to provide video surveillance.

April 19, 9:24 p.m. Two men wearing masks and hooded jackets entered a building on Hillcrest Avenue, stomped on all the tables and bars and left without taking anything. No weapons were seen, and no one was injured.

April 19, 10:34 p.m. An assault was reported on Lemontree Way, in which the reporting person held a knife to defend herself from a man with a gun, who was threatening to kill her. The suspect was described as wearing a yellow sweater.

April 20, 9:52 p.m. A burglary was reported on Yorkshire Drive.

April 21, 3:44 a.m. A woman was brought into an emergency room on Lone Tree Way after being hit and dragged by a car.

April 21, 11:14 a.m. On L Street, a woman went to a fire station to report her boyfriend had stolen all her belongings. The boyfriend was not with her at the time.

April 22, 1:21 a.m. A burglary was reported on Hidden Glen Drive. Entry was made through a back window near the kitchen.

April 22, 9:15 a.m. On Texas Street, a resident reported his neighbor’s garage was being broken into.

April 22, 12:06 p.m. A burglary was reported on Putnam Street. Entry was made through the front door.

April 22, 2:53 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a group of females were reported for being loud and stealing items.

April 22, 6:55 p.m. A woman reported her husband was hitting her on Oneida Way. Though no alcohol was involved, he possibly had a knife.

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New chief of police for BART General Manager Grace Crunican recently announced the hiring of Carlos Rojas as chief of police, welcoming him to BART from the Santa Ana Police Department, where he served as chief for five years and as an officer since 1990.

Rojas brings with him 27 years of extensive experience and leadership in community policing. He is not only an advocate, but also an educator in community-oriented policing practices, having trained the discipline to national police forces in Central America and having taught and mentored college students on the subject. He also brings a wealth of Department of Homeland Security expertise and knowledge to

the district.

“The police department has been moving in the right direction, and I am confident that our new chief will accelerate our efforts to increase the visibility of police officers on our trains and in our stations,” said Crunican. “I have asked the new chief to focus attention on our police recruitment practices to ensure the department is able to hire a full complement of officers.”

BART’s Citizen Review Board participated in the hiring of the new police chief.

“Chief Rojas is a great choice, and I’m confident he will provide strong leadership as the department’s new chief,” said Cydia Garrett, the board chairperson.

Rojas is a recipient of multiple law-enforcement Medals of Valor and is bilingual in English and Spanish. He holds a master of science in criminal justice from Chapman University and a bachelor of science in criminal justice from California State University, Long Beach, with additional professional training at the FBI National Academy. He is BART’s first Latino chief of police.

BART’s offer is contingent upon Rojas’ successful completion of psychological exams and a satisfactory background check, which could take up to 30 days to complete.

His start date is yet to be determined, but will likely be sometime in late May or early June.

Delta protection bills pass first committee Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Discovery Bay) recently presented his Delta protection bills to the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee.

Assembly Bill 732, on Delta levee maintenance, passed on a 10-4 vote.Assembly Bill 791, for Delta transparency and ratepayer protection, passed on an 8-6 vote.

“When millions of Californians rely on fresh water, it can’t be emphasized enough how fragile the Delta ecosystem is,” said Frazier. “Just one levee failure could raise the salinity of the Delta, wash out nearby roads or ruin vital agricultural land. We practically saw that exact scenario with Tyler Island and the millions in emergency costs. In future drought years, the WaterFix Project is only going to exacerbate those concerns when there’s bound to be debt financing and greater environmental concerns.”

Current law establishes the Delta Levees Subvention Program,

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rent Knightsen location, since Brentwood would be forking over funds.

“My position on this is (that) I want to allow all parties to come together,” said Brentwood Vice Mayor Steve Barr. “There seems like there is more desire to have the station in Knightsen, and the only way we do that is to have all four – the fire district, Oakley, the county and Brentwood – (as part of the agreement).”

Interim Fire Chief Brian Helmick confirmed this week the delay in working out a deal means the district’s Knightsen station will close on June 30.

“There are some excess funds, and we do have some reserve funds,” Helmick said.

“With that said, we do not have enough to fund the fourth station.”

Helmick added that excess funds will allow some personnel to avoid layoffs, although how many people and for how long needs further evaluation.

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thorough investigation; and to Transitioning Families, for helping our family heal. We are grateful to have had such an amazing team to help get us through the last two years.”

The central point of argument during the sanity phase of the trial was whether or not Shultz understood that murdering Almgren was morally wrong.

A defendant suffering from a mental defect at the time an offense is committed must satisfy three standards to be found legally sane. For Shultz to have been found crimi-

with a 75-25 state-local cost-share-funding formula, to maintain the Delta levee. The cost-share rate is set to return to 50-50 in 2018.

The current program is very popular, as it continues to produce tangible results and provides the necessary level of funding for portions of the levee system that do not have access to federal funds.

AB 732 would remove the sunset date and extend the 75-25 rate indefinitely.

The Delta Recovery Act of 2009 requires agreements and contracts with water agencies to assure solvency before construction on new Delta conveyance projects can begin. AB 791 would strengthen the act by requiring the lead agency of new Delta projects to provide financial information to contracting water agencies and ratepayers on how much more they can expect to pay for water.

Bills AB 732 and AB 791 will next head to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.

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Students need hosts ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries – Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture, while they practice English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance.

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District firefighter Bob May, who represents the district in the local firefighters union, supported Brentwood’s move to go back to the table.

“We are recommending right now that we hit the reset; everyone comes back to the table, and we come up with a long term solution once and for all for East Contra Costa,” he said.

Brentwood officials said the now illfated deal with the district was moved forward quickly to ensure it could maintain a fourth station and layoffs could be averted.

Brentwood and district officials have also said they came away from meetings with Oakley and county officials feeling like the two entities didn’t want to be part of the solution.

“I think everything Brentwood has done has been to try to prevent the fourth station from closing,” Barr said. “There has been more resistance to our method of moving quickly to prevent the closure than

movement to find a solution.”

Brentwood City Councilman Joel Bryant, president of the fire board, expressed disappointment that there was no firefighter union support for the deal between Brentwood and the district. “(The firefighter union) requested that we not keep 25 percent additional resources available to save lives in this district,” he said. “I am going to honor that request and let it be on their heads.”

Oakley City Councilman Kevin Romick, who last week indicated the city needed more time to decide if it should contribute to the effort, said Brentwood’s decision was a good move.

“I think a pause in the process now is a good thing,” he said. “It will provide the district time to think through a sustainable plan.”

The next step in the effort to craft a deal between the various agencies is unknown, but Brentwood officials said they

would be willing participants.

“The challenge is (for) Oakley (to) come to the table,” Barr said. “We’ll be there, and we’ll be there as a team player.”

The county’s decision to contribute about $200,000 each of the next two years comes with the stipulation Oakley must also fork over funds and the fourth station will stay in Knightsen.

Details of that plan partly line up with a multijurisdictional idea put on the table

by Brentwood. That agreement called for the district to pay $4.2 million over three years, with Brentwood contributing $1.5 million, Oakley $946,000 and the county $600,000 to keep the Knightsen station open for three years.

It’s unknown, however, if that deal will be the goal of future talks between the various entities.

“I think right now we are in limbo,” said Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor.

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nally responsible for his crime, he must have understood the nature and quality of his actions, that his actions were legally wrong and that his actions were morally wrong.

O’Connell conceded from the beginning of the trial that Shultz suffered from delusions.

Speaking after the verdict, O’Connell said, “There’s never been a doubt in my mind that he was going through a delusional experience in which he believed that World War III was coming. I conceded that to the jury – that his delusion drove him to

kill (and) that, but for his mental illness, he never does this. That’s not a test for legal insanity. It’s a cognitive test. Did you know what you were doing and did you appreciate the wrongfulness? And the evidence for that was really strong.”

Over the course of the trial, Shultz’s public defender, Scofield, presented four psychologists, who had interviewed Shultz at various points. While each drew a different conclusion regarding his underlying diagnosis, they were unanimous in their belief that Shultz was incapable of understanding the

moral wrongfulness of Almgren’s murder.

The jury also heard testimony regarding Shultz’s childhood that was characterized as chaotic and disruptive and marked by a multitude of reports from California Child and Family Services and the death of his half sister.

Shultz is scheduled to be sentenced on May 19 and is facing a sentence of 25 years to life, with the possibility of an earlier parole date, since he was under 25 at the time the crime was committed.

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Events Friday, April 28 Anniversary Gala

One Day at a Time (ODAT) celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gala celebration, from 6 to 11:30 p.m., at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. ODAT strives to empower youth with opportunities for academic and personal growth. The evening will feature cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.

For more information or to sponsor the event, call 925-240-1359.

Saturday, April 29 Medication Collection

The DEA and the Brentwood Police Department host a free prescription medication collection event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Blvd. Keep your loved ones safe by disposing of expired or unused medications. For more information, call 925-634-6911.

Spring Boutique

St. Anthony Columbiettes hosts its Spring Boutique on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 971 O’Hara Ave, in Oakley. There will be more than 20 vendors to shop from, as well as door prizes and raffles. Admission is free. For more information, email Columbiette10414@aol.com.

Paint Nights

Somersville Towne Center Mall hosts the first in a series of paint nights, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 2550 Somersville Road, in Antioch. The cost is $34.99 without wine and $39.99 with a glass. For more information, visit http://yourartstudio.gallery/ products/paint-night.

Vendor Fair

The Oakley Senior Center hosts a vendor fair flea market, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 215 Second St., in Oakley. Arts and crafts and new and used items will be available for sale, along with food and beverages. For more information or to reserve a table of your own, contact Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Hawaiian Fundraiser

The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired of Pittsburg hosts a Hawaiian-style fundraiser, at 5 p.m., at 175 Alvarado Ave., in Pittsburg. Tickets are $40 per person. Wear your Hawaiian shirt or muumuu and enjoy a mai tai. For more information, contact 925-229-5837 or ccrecbarb@ sbcglobal.net.

Sunday, April 30 Jazz Concert

The Devil Mountain Jazz Band performs at Summerset Orchards Lodge, 770 Centennial Place, in Brentwood, at 3 p.m. Come out to enjoy some great traditional jazz (Dixieland) and shake a leg or two on the dance floor.

Tickets are $15 and available in advance or at the door. Doors open at 2 p.m., with seating in the hall at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

Tuesday, May 2 Musical Fiesta

The Antioch Library presents Cascada de Flores, at 6:30 p.m., at 501 W 18th St., in Antioch. Get a jump start on Cinco de Mayo with musical group Cascada de Flores, which specializes in songs from Latin America’s golden age. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Wednesday, May 3 Athletic Booster

Freedom High School holds its 7th-annual Falcon Festival, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the school campus. The festival will showcase the facets of the school’s community and facilities. For more information, contact 925-625-5900.

Fake News Panel

Contra Costa Community College District will host a district-wide speaker series, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Diablo Valley College’s Diablo Room. Speakers will touch on ‘fake news,’ and the event will serve as a platform for discussion. For more information, contact Tim Leong at tleong@4cd.edu.

Thursday, May 4 Cache Creek

Oakley Senior Citizen’s presents a casino bus trip, leaving the senior center parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp. The day will include five hours of time in the casino to eat and gamble. The cost is $30 per person and includes round-trip motor coach transportation. For more information, call Beverly at 925-626-7413.

Saturday, May 6 Cinco de Mayo

The Byron Delta Lions Club hosts a Cinco de Mayo Dinner/Dance at the De Luna Ranch in Brentwood. The club supports Lions International, as well as many causes in its neighboring towns, focusing mostly on vision, hearing and general wellness. Tickets are $30 per person, and the evening will feature dinner, dancing, margaritas and more. For more information, contact 925-513-9447.

Jewelry Showcase

Trilogy Beading and Beyond presents a Spring Fling Jewelry Showcase, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 1700 Trilogy Parkway, in Brentwood.

Trilogy jewelry artisans are showcasing their one-of-a-kind, artfully crafted jewelry for all occasions. For more information, contact Carol Hawkins at Ny2sfo@aol.com.

Rummage Sale

Resurrection Lutheran Ministries hosts a rummage sale, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood. Shop for clothing, furniture tools, jewelry, books and more at affordable prices. For more information, call Pat Burkart at 925-240-5119.

Superhero Prom

Businesses, volunteers and school and city officials host a prom for special-needs high school students, which will begin with a dinner at Vic Stewarts, followed by a parade for the entire town. The parade will begin in downtown Brentwood at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a concert in the park. For more information, contact Officer Mitch Brouillette at mbrouillette@ brentwoodca.gov.

Free Comics

The Antioch Library presents Free Comic Book Day, between noon and 3 p.m. All children 10 and older will receive a free comic book in the spirit of promoting literacy and a love of reading. For more information, call 925-727-9224.

Sunday, May 7 “Alice in Wonderland” Ballet

Local ballerinas will be performing the whimsical classic tale of “Alice in Wonderland” on Sunday, at 2 p.m., at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. Tickets range from $12 to $15 and can be purchased online at https:// goo.gl/zG0cav. For more information, call 925-240-5556.

Sign-ups GSMOL Meetings

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts its monthly meeting in Oakley, on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The league teaches mobile-home owners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile-home owners living

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Ancient Language and History

Ha Derech presents Ancient Language, History and Culture of the Bible, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the Raley’s community room, 2400 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. This lesson is free to the public. For more information, contact Janelle Larsen at 209-642-0278.

Brush-Up Classes

Liberty Adult Education offers classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.

DIG Volunteers

Delta Informal Gardeners needs more helpers as the team prepares for the May 13 plant sale. All are welcome to join in planting and camaraderie. Work hours are 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday prior to the event. Wear gloves, bring some tools and join the fun! For more information, contact Steve Hendrickson at 925-634-1463.

Swim Team

The Brentwood SeaWolves Swim Team (BSW) is currently accepting new swimmers between the ages of 6 and 18. BSW is a nonprofit, yearround U.S. Swimming team, which competes locally, regionally and nationally. Practices are held at either Heritage High School or the Brentwood Family Aquatic Center. For more information or to make an appointment to try out, email info@brentwoodseawolves.com.

Foundation Volunteers

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

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

Striped Bass Dinner

California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) West Delta Chapter holds its monthly dinner meeting at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner costs $17, and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net or 925-699-1699.

Genealogy Class

Liberty Adult Education offers Beginning Genealogy with Sabina Brooks, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, every Tuesday from March 28 through April 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class covers strategies for building your family tree, organizing data, preserving records and more. For more information or to register, contact 925-634-2565.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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

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Those Were The Days

The Spirit & Songs of the 60’s

Sunday April 30 3:00 pm

The Reluctant Dragon

El Campanil Children's Theatre May 12 7:30 pm May 13 7:30 pm Performed by the children of El Campanil Children's Theatre

Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra

Then and Now Saturday May 13 2:00 pm

James Taylor Tribute Band

Saturday May 20 8:00 pm

The Delta Strummers Ukulele Uprising II

Sunday May 21 3:00 pm

El Campanil Theatre International Film Showcase

Truman (Spain)

Sunday May 28 2:00 pm

Mariachi Divas

Multiple Grammy Winners

Saturday August 12 8:00 pm

James Clark and the Jail House Rockers Tribute To Elvis

Saturday August 19 8:00 pm

The Vagabond Players The Bench in The Sun

Sunday August 27 2:00 pm

James Garner Tribute To Johnny Cash Saturday Sept. 9 8:00 pm

Joel: The Band Billy Joel Tribute Show Saturday Sept. 23 8:00 pm

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