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evin Graves, holding a banner with a photo of his son, Joey, prepares to hang the American Heroes Tribute Banners along Discovery Bay Boulevard. Each year, Graves and his wife Leianne make sure the nation’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, through their joint effort with their foundation, Some Gave All – The Joey Graves Foundation, and the banners project. The 10th annual Joey Graves Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Discovery Bay Country Club on Sept. 19. For information, visit http://goo.gl/NDI4DJ or call 925-250-8424.

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Last week, Discovery Bay residents met with Monish Sen, a senior civil engineer for Contra Costa County Public Works, to discuss the persistent speeding problem in Discovery Bay and ways to reduce reckless driving.

Discovery Bay’s Interim General Manager Catherine Kutsuris arranged the meeting so residents could express their concerns and discuss a solution. Roughly 22 residents attended and were able to air their grievances and offer their suggestions. Among the ideas, speed humps, speed feedback devices and lowered speed limits

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Steakhouse changes hands – upgrades, improvements underway

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Unbeknownst to many town residents, the Discovery Bay Steakhouse quietly came under new ownership earlier this summer.

Steve Fagalde, formerly of Scott’s Seafood in Walnut Creek, purchased the restaurant and proceeded to make his mark on Discovery Bay. “I started looking for a restaurant to purchase after I left Scott’s Seafood two years ago,” said Fagalde. “I looked throughout the entire Bay Area and felt this was a good restaurant that provides a lot of potential in a great community.”

A Danville resident, Fagalde grew up in the restaurant business, going to work for Raymond Gallagher at Scott’s Seafood at the age of 14. He credits Gallagher with his training, success and attention to detail.

“Raymond taught me my trade,” Fagalde said. “He’s one of the best restaurateurs in the bay, and I am so appreciative of what I learned from him.”

Fagalde has wasted no time in making his new business a destination for farm-fresh ingredients. From shopping for fresh produce at Berry Best Farms and Smith Family Farms to stocking cases of Golden State Vodka made from Brentwood corn, he’s pursuing a local, artisan touch in

where people bring themselves and their guests for anything from birthday parties to anniversaries. I want people to feel comfortable coming here every single day as well.

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Steve Fagalde, owner all the dishes coming out of the kitchen.

“We’ll try to feature local specialties and local farmers,” Fagalde said. “The menu hasn’t changed yet, but we are working on that.”

Helping create a modern menu is new executive chef Rick Schletewitz. Schletewitz was re-

cently hired by Fagalde, as the restaurant’s previous head chef left the steakhouse for Zephyr’s in Brentwood before Fagalde took over. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Schletewitz most recently served as the executive chef at the Green Valley Country Club in Fairfield. see Steakhouse page 34A

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Black, White & Read All Over Gala to benefit new library The community has the opportunity to support the new Brentwood Library with an elegant evening of dining, dancing and a silent auction.

The Brentwood Library Foundation is presenting the Black, White & Read All Over Gala, on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Tickets are $85.

Tables of 10 can be reserved for $725. Order tickets at www.brentwoodlibrary.brownpapertickets.com or by writing a check

to the Brentwood Library Foundation, and sending it to the library, at 104 Oak St. The current library will be demolished by the end of this year and a new one built on the same site. The foundation is raising funds to make this a state-of-the-art facility that everyone can enjoy.

For more information, visit http:// goo.gl/z0tWdk or contact the event chair, Diane Alexander, at 925-634-5456 or dapa@comcast.net.

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Rocktoberfest gearing up The Discovery Bay Lions Club presents Rocktoberfest on Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd.

The free event will include performances from the popular band

Rock Skool from 4 to 8 p.m., as well as a kids’ area, vendor alley, cupcake wars, Pokemon Go lure, line dancing and food available for purchase.

For contest details, log onto www.discoverybaylions.com.

Make a senior’s wish come true An Elderly Wish Foundation will host a reception and drawing for their second-annual Fund A Wish drawing, benefitting the foundation, on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Umpqua Bank, 3700 Lone Tree Way, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Prizes come in at $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place and $250 for third place. The event is sponsored

by Debbie Walls with Umpqua Bank,

Brenda D’Amico with Black Bear Diner, Denise Stanley with Oakridge Winery, Angelo and Sharon Pappas, Mike and Sandy Henry with Print Club, Tim Argenti with Republic Services, Jenny Lind with Senior Helpers and Jim and Earlene Lanter with State Farm Insurance.

For more information or tickets, call 925-978-1883.

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Harvesting healthy, happy smiles

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Bill Colusa was one of hundreds of people who lined up in the dark outside the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento last April, to attend a CDA Cares Clinic, the California Dental Association’s volunteer dental program.

He has Medi-Cal, but it doesn’t cover the dental procedures he needs.

“It’s real frustrating, especially when I’m trying to eat and in pain,” he told a film crew.

The clinic, a bi-annual event, provides dental services at no charge to thousands of Californians. The two-day dental clinic is possible due to volunteer dentists, healthcare professionals and community members, who work together to provide free dental services to approximately 2,000 people at each event.

“There is a dire need to provide dental services for individuals with MediCal and special medical needs,” said Dr. Lajuan Hall DDS, of Brentwood Children’s Dentistry. “If someone cannot access care, it can greatly impact their overall health and make it difficult to obtain employment, (attend) school or even make friends.”

Hall has served as a past board member of the CDA Foundation and has been a volunteer with CDA Cares since its inception in 2008. She is also hosting a

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Dr. Lajuan Hall, DDS, is hosting an upcoming fundraiser for the CDA Cares Clinic – the California Dental Association’s volunteer dental program.

Harvest for Smiles fundraising event next month, to support the pediatric clinic’s efforts at the upcoming CDA Cares Clinic at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, on Oct. 15 and 16.

Hall’s fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m., and the public is invited to spend an afternoon amongst the rolling foothills of Mount Diablo and picturesque olive trees at the Hall-Schneider Ranch in Brentwood.

While there, attendees can enjoy delicious food, music, wine, olive oil tastings and the ranch’s new pool, which was featured on Animal Planet’s hit show, “The Pool Master.”

Suggested donations to attend the event are $150 per person or $500 for a chair sponsor. All donations will benefit the foundation and the pediatric clinic in

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“Statistics from past events show that each child receives care valued at an average of $466,” said Jean Creasey, DDS, chair of the CDA Foundation. “Treatments include fluoride, sealants, cleanings, fillings, extractions, stainless steel crowns and more.”

While proceeds from the fundraiser will help support the pediatric unit at the next clinic, people of any age are able to receive dental care and dental education at every clinic, thanks to dentists who volunteer.

“The CDA Foundation’s volunteer dental program, CDA Cares, shines a spotlight on the good work dentists do and educates the public, media and policymakers about the importance of oral health and the need for an adequately funded dental safety net, including a Denti-Cal program that not only provides coverage, but real access to care,” said Creasey.

Hall began her dental career in the Army in 1982, before she graduated from the UCSF School of Dentistry with a doctorate in dental surgery and graduate certification in pediatric dentistry. She currently serves as the President of the UCSF Dental Alumni Association, as well as participates on the Board of Directors for the American College of Dentistry and the CDA Advisory Board. Her practice, Brentwood Children’s Dentistry, is located at 2201 Balfour Road, Suite A, in Brentwood.

When making an online donation, please choose Harvest for Smiles in the list of events. Attendees must register prior to the event. For more information or to register for the fundraiser, visit http://goo. gl/RIJsBj. For more information about CDA Cares, visit www.cdafoundation.org.

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Lions Club of Brentwood hosts dinner to benefit guide dog organization

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The Lions Club of Brentwood is hosting Dining in the Dark to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind, on Oct. 1, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Senior Community Center, located at 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood.

While raising funds for an organization that pairs guide dogs with blind applicants, guests will learn about some of the realities facing those who live with blindness and low vision. Valerie DePaola, the event’s chairwoman and first vice president, felt inspired to organize the evening after her experience with Leader Dogs for the Blind, in Rochester, Minnesota.

More than a decade ago, DePaola was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an eye condition that begins with night-blindness, flashes, floaters and peripheral vision loss and eventually leads to complete or partial blindness.

“Normal people have 90 percent peripheral vision in each eye, giving them a total of 180 percent vision,” DePaola explained. “I have 10 percent peripheral vision, total. It’s like looking at everything through a paper towel roll.”

At first, she didn’t want to accept the diagnosis, but as the disease progressed and her vision worsened, DePaola came to terms with it and decided to reach out for help.

She sent an application to Leader Dogs for the Blind. The organization flew her to Minnesota, housed her, fed her and trained her on how to use her cane and work with a dog – completely free of charge.

“It can be very isolating, like you’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness,” said DePaola. “People don’t real-

Photo courtesy of Valerie DePaola

Valerie DePaola, here with her leader dog Roxie, is hosting the upcoming Brentwood Lions Club Dining in the Dark event to benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind organization. ize how visual life is, but by the end of the week, I had regained my confidence and self-worth and felt I could be myself again. I was able to conquer my fears of crossing the street, using an escalator or an elevator and simply going out in public.”

DePaola applied to the organization once more, this

time to hopefully get a guide dog. And four months after her first visit, Leader Dogs for the Blind brought her back out to Minnesota for 26 days without charging her a penny, and sent her home with her puppy angel, Roxie.

Rachelle Kniffen, Leader Dogs’ director of communications and marketing, said, “The one thing that we, as an organization, like to get out there is that all of our services are free of charge.”

The program is available so that those in need of services don’t need to worry about expenses. It also offers a summer camp for legally blind children, ages 16 and 17, where the kids are given a free GPS and can work with instructors and guide dogs.

After receiving this kind of gift from an organization that relies solely on donations, DePaola felt inspired to return the favor. The Dining in the Dark dinner event will feature special glasses that simulate various degenerative eye diseases and, of course, a blindfolded dinner. Her hope for the evening is not only to bring awareness to the isolating reality that can come with blindness and to help other visually impaired attendees feel the support of the community, but also to encourage people to choose words carefully.

“Everything requires sight, even our language,” said DePaola. “When someone says something like, ‘follow me, over there or that way,’ I have no idea what they mean.”

The event will feature a raffle, an auction and a DJ for a night of fun that goes to a good cause. Registration is $40 per ticket or $280 for a table for eight. To register, visit www.lcobw.com.

For more information, email lionsditd@gmail.com.

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Displaced seniors welcomed at care facility

by Marla Luckhardt Correspondent

Residents of a memory-care facility in Antioch were displaced last week, following an electrical fire at the center.

Thanks to the actions of a nearby assisted-living home, 33 memory-care patients were taken in and cared for in an environment similar to their own.

On Tuesday, Aug. 30, at around 2:30 p.m., a small fire in the maintenance room at Hillcrest Memory Care Living Center ignited, triggering the fire sprinklers and causing a complete evacuation of the facility. The incident was under control within the hour, but the smoke and water damage made the center uninhabitable. No serious injuries were reported, but four of the patients were treated and released at nearby hospitals, and two residents were taken in by family.

Cypress Meadows, on Lone Tree Way in Antioch, welcomed the remaining 33 people.

“Accommodating 33 new guests – all with special needs – was a challenge, but the entire Cypress Meadows team worked well into the night,” said Amanda Stewart, Cypress Meadows’ marketing director.

Without missing a beat, caregivers, families and everyone from the kitchen staff, maintenance crew and administration

jumped in to make sure the new guests were situated as quickly as possible and given the basic necessities needed for the transition.

Those not on duty came in to help, and many local companies and residents helped with additional supplies, like toiletries and bedding, so confusion and discomfort was held to a minimum.

The original plan called for the displaced residents to be sheltered at a nearby gymnasium at a local school, but within just a few hours, those residents were transported to Cypress Meadows and made comfortable.

The Red Cross provided cots until additional bedding was ordered and delivered.

An emergency such as this one is devastating for anyone involved, but for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a fire that causes an evacuation can be devastating. Typical daily routines are challenging enough, but uprooting people with memory disorders takes familiarity off the table and can cause additional confusion and sometimes fear.

The staff did everything they could to lessen the anxiety for a smooth and comfortable transfer, said Kristy DiMatteo, client care coordinator for Cypress Meadows.

“We had to make sure all state regulations were adhered to, but we were given a small window with a specific deadline to make sure everything was just perfect,” she said. “Within

Photo by Tony Kukulich

A fire at the Hillcrest Memory Care Living Center in Antioch displaced 39 residents on Aug. 30. Most of them were later taken in by a neighboring care facility. a few days, it was all in compliance and we are continuing to keep both the state and ombudsmen informed of the whole process.”

Today, Cypress Meadows continues to house 17 of the displaced Hillcrest residents.

No one is exactly sure how long their stay will be, but the estimate is about two weeks. At that point, the residents and their families will have a choice to return to Hillcrest, go live with

loved ones or stay at Cypress, said Kaitlyn Vega, Cypress Meadows’ business manager.

“It was a little hectic, but it all got done, thanks to a great staff that really cares,” said Vega. The saying, ‘it takes a village’ really hit home for the staff at Cypress Meadows, as well as the families and friends of the residents.

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Antioch offers three sites for coastal clean up For more than 30 years, citizens of all ages have joined together to clean the coast and waterways that are a big part of California’s landscape.

California Coastal Cleanup Day is the state’s largest annual volunteer event, and this year it takes place on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. At Antioch Marina, Antioch Water Park and Fulton Shipyard Road at the Red Caboose, individuals, families and groups can pick up the litter that ends up along the shoreline and in the creeks. The Antioch Water Park site is well suited for

children and families, as participants take out litter from the channels that drain to the river.

On Friday, Sept. 16, volunteers will be cleaning the river shoreline from kayaks and canoes. Bring your own boat or rent a kayak for $10 per person. This boat-based cleanup has limited space, so anyone interested in helping with the kayak pre-cleanup is encouraged to contact Julie Haas-Wajdowicz at 925-779-7097.

Coastal Cleanup Day is about much more than picking up trash. It’s a chance for Californians to join

people around the world in expressing their respect for the oceans and waterways. It’s an opportunity for the community to demonstrate its desire for clean water and healthy marine life, and it’s a moment to share with neighbors, family and friends, coming together to accomplish something vital and worthy on behalf of the environment.

Volunteers can register in advance at www.coastal. ca.gov/publiced/ccd/cleanup. For more information, call 925-776-3050 or visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us.

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Photo courtesy of John Marsh Historic Trust

ohn Marsh’s Cadillac, a scene from near John Marsh’s Stone House that was painted by local artist John Tullis, will be among the artwork on display and for sale during the upcoming exhibit The Other Coast: Contra Costa Landscapes and History. The show will be at the Delta Gallery at the Streets of Brentwood from Sept. 15 to Oct. 8. The opening gala will be Sat., Sept 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring wine tasting, raffles and more.

Silent auction winners will be announced at the auction gala on Oct. 8.

The event is a fundraiser for the John Marsh Historic Trust’s efforts to save Marsh’s historic stone house and open Marsh Creek State Park in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.johnmarshhouse.com.

Recently I told you about how an appraisal is “done.” I explained that when the appraiser visits your home, that is just the inspection, not the actual appraisal itself. So does this mean that it doesn’t matter how your home looks when the appraiser comes?

Not at all! Appraisers are human, just like the rest of us, and they will put a higher value on a home that shows well and is very clean.

An appraiser will make the same assumptions that a buyer will. For instance, if they see evidence of deferred maintenance, like stains in your carpet and overgrown landscaping, they will assume that you’ve let other parts of your home go, too.

This will impact how the appraiser will describe your home in their appraisal report.

If you are already at the top of the range for sold homes with your square footage, it will be a big help if the appraiser can mark your home as being in “superior” condition when compared to the other sold properties.

I listed and sold a home recently that was the highest sale for that neighborhood over the past few years by quite a bit. The challenge I had was that the home had no real upgrades to speak of – no granite slab, no cherry cabinets, etc. What I had going for me is that the sellers had maintained the home to the point that it still looked like a brand-new home, even though it was over 10 years old. I was able to point this out to the appraiser and that became a big factor in the report to help the value to come in at the purchase price.

So, yes, that means put away your laundry and dirty dishes when the appraiser comes!

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COMMON SMALL BUSINESS TAX MISCONCEPTIONS

Running your own business could be challenging.

Staying on top of the ever-changing tax laws in addition to staying profitable only increase the challenge.

Here are seven quick tax tips, as we round up the summer months: 1. All Start-Up Costs Are Immediately Deductible: Wrong! Not true. There are what is known as organizational costs and start-up costs. These are generally capital expenditures.

You can elect to deduct up to $5,000 of each category in the first year and amortize the remaining.

2. Overpaying the IRS Makes You “Audit Proof”: Again, not true. The IRS does not care if you overpay them. It’s never a good idea to knowingly or unknowingly overpay. The best audit proof is proper documentation of expenses and good professional tax advice.

3. Incorporation Allows You More Deductions: There are certainly many tax advantages for incorporation. However, see a tax accountant before going to incorporate. It may not be the right fit for every small-business owner.

4. Home Office Deduction is a Red Flag for an

Audit: Yes, it used to be a red flag, but that’s no longer true. There is no need to fear an audit just because you take the home office deduction. A high deduction-to-income ratio, however, may raise a red flag and lead to an audit.

5. Business Expenses Related to a Home Office: You are still eligible to deduct your business supplies, business-related phone bills, travel expenses and printing related to your homebased business, whether or not you take the home office deduction.

6. Extension to file your return DOES NOT equal an extension to pay taxes owed. Penalties and interest accrue from the date your taxes are due.

7. Self-Employed Pensions: If you start up a company while still having a salaried job complete with a 401K plan, you can still set up a SEP-IRA for your business and take the deduction.

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Picking a charity Sweet charity; no, not the Broadway show with the fabulous Gwen Verdon, but the kind that sparks our compassionate human side to help others that are less fortunate than us.

Oddly, the ones that have the Senior orner least tend to share the most, but like politics and religion, charitable donations are very private and personal. It could be an organization that helps rebuild homes for fire and flood Marla Luckhardt victims, research on disease that has affected a family member, animalrelated charities or children in need of medicines or school supplies.

The list is endless, and as we come into the holiday season, the telephone calls asking for help will most likely increase. There are commercials on television aimed to tug at our heartstrings with pictures and pleas for help. The news will air a story about disasters and post a GoFundMe link to help the folks affected. We all want to help others, even if it’s only a small amount.

Giving just feels good and it feels right, but is it always?

I often wondered if I sent $5 or $10 to a charity, how they could afford to send me a T-shirt, a hat or even a keychain. Then, a slew of letters will follow for months, asking for an additional donation. Doesn’t this eat up $5 pretty quickly?

Social security only goes so far, so I decided to research the percentages of each donation to see where exactly that money was going, and I have to say that I wasn’t totally surprised at what I found out.

Sites like Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.com) are very helpful in showing you what percentage of your giving goes to support the recipients of the nonprofit, as opposed to administrative expenses. If the percentage for overhead is more than 33 percent of their total budget, the organization is simply not meeting its mission.

Choosing a charity can be a hit or miss if you don’t do your research. Fortunately, not only are there charity-watchdog groups, but all charities are required to file certain documents for public viewing. In addition to Charity Navigator, there are several other impartial groups who collect information and present it for donors’ consideration. Any of the following resources is a good place to start when you’re considering making a donation.

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Charity Watch (www. charitywatch.org) is a site that The American Institute of Philanthropy puts out to rate hundreds of charities on their financial dealings. You type in the name of your charity on their search space to see their rating.

Give Well reviews hundreds of charities, in addition to giving you guidance on nonprofits they may not have reviewed yet.

Is the nonprofit actually a charity?

You can find this out by searching for its 990, a form from the IRS for charity status. This information is typically found on a charity watchdog site; however, you can also visit the Wise Giving Alliance at the Better Business Bureau to see if anything has been filed for your charity. Note that religious institutions, such as churches and synagogues, typically do not have to file a 990.

To check and see if there are any complaints against any charity, this information is found easily on the Wise Giving Alliance website (www. give.org).

Read all documents and brochures carefully. Do the charity’s marketing materials clearly state the problem and explain what they are doing to help? Watch out for charities that drone on about the problem, but fail to state what they are doing to fix it. Don’t hesitate to ask what percentage of your donation goes to actually support the programs, in lieu of overhead and administrative costs.

Be wary of a charity that says 100 percent of donations go to support the cause. After all, there has to be at least some overhead. Another good question is what percentage of the people involved with the organization are volunteers and how many are compensated employees?

I don’t want to mention any specific charities that have high overhead, but doing a little homework and asking those important questions are not only prudent, it’s your right to know.

I like to support our local charities, since the revenues or gifts go to people in our community.

Kaleidoscope, Meals on Wheels and An Elderly Wish are just a few of the local, wonderful nonprofits that are heaven sent. Helping someone else get through a bad time or putting a smile on the face of a lonely or ill person is worth every penny.

Making sure your money is going to good use is priceless.

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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Estate Planning Considerations: How to Hold Title to Your Property

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Do you know how you hold title to your property? There are many different ways to hold title and most people don’t spend much time thinking about it. It is important to know how you hold title to your property because it can have huge consequences.

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Holding property if you are married, but don’t have a trust If you are married and don’t have a trust, many people assume that the best way to hold title is as joint tenants. Prior to 2001, this was correct, because joint tenancy allowed property to pass automatically without a probate. However, holding title as joint tenants can have negative tax consequences. Under Joint Tenancy, when the first spouse dies, the property will be transferred to the survivor, but the survivor may only take a half step-up in basis. For example, let’s say the property was purchased for $100,000 and is held by the owners as joint tenants.

When the first person dies, let’s also assume the property is now worth $500,000. Instead of receiving a full step-up in basis to the $500,000, the survivor will only receive half step-up in basis.

In 2001, the California legislature added a new way for couples to hold title, which is ‘community property with the right of survivorship.’ Similar to joint tenancy, holding title as community property with the right of survivorship allows the survivor to automatically receives the decedent’s interest in the property without a will or probate. Unlike with joint tenancy with right of survivorship, this form allows the survivor to take a full step-up in basis rather than only half at the death of the first spouse.

Holding property if you have a revocable living trust (“trust”) If you have a trust, check to make sure your property is in your trust. Many people come to our office with all their trust documents, but after doing a title search, we discover that none of their property has been transferred into the trust. To make sure your property is in the trust, check your grant deed to ensure the name of your trust is on the deed.

There are several key benefits to holding your property in a trust. First, upon the passing of the first person, the survivor will automatically receive the decedent’s interest in the property while also bypassing the probate process. Second, the survivor will receive the full step-up in basis for tax purposes, assuming the title to the property was previously as community property or the trust provides that the property is community. Third, if both trustees are still living and one person becomes incapacitated, the other trustee is able to manage or even sell the property without the need of a conservatorship or using a power of attorney.

If you are concerned about how you are holding title to your property, come visit us and we can check for you. Additionally, if you find that you are not holding property in a manner most beneficial for you and your family, we can help you make the change.

We meet with people every day in our Brentwood and Walnut Creek offices, and we offer free, 30-minute initial consultations. Call us at 925-939-1680 or visit our website at www.lawofficesofjoangrimes.com.

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Directed by award-winning actor and director Steve Kinsella of Brentwood, “The Fantasticks” is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason. At the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.

“The Fantasticks” is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their two fathers, who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, played by Chris Finetti of Discovery Bay, asks the audience to use their imaginations and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo’s words that, “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” With songs like, “Try To Remember,” “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” “They Were You” and more, it is no wonder Kinsella has chosen this Broadway treasure to begin this new chapter in East Bay theater.

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Kinsella has chosen to create an intimate theater experience to match the show, noting, “The last row of seats for this unique production will be within 10 feet of the stage, allowing audience members to feel as though they are part of the stage action.”

Performances will be held at Resurrection Ministries, located at 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, on

Sept. 9, 10, 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m., with a single matinee performed on Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so reserving seats in advance is highly recommended.

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New Lynn House Gallery exhibit on nature opens The Arts and Cultural Foundation of Antioch is proud to present the works of artists living in and around the Delta at the Lynn House Gallery.

With the many hills and valleys along with East Bay Regional Park properties, artists have an abundance of opportunities to capture nature and all its wonders in many art forms. Local artists will share their vision of nature through the Nature’s Canvas Exhibit at the Lynn House Gallery, located in downtown Antioch.

The exhibit will feature many works of art in mediums such as oils, acrylic, mixed media and photography.

Participating artists are Adele Boyer, Becky Decierto, Beverly Knight, Beverly Prather-Martinez, Beverly Turner, Casey Rasmussen White, Cathy Hanson, Charles J. Fox Jr., Christine Espina, Clyde Cox, Easy Gonzalez, Fred Hoskins, Gloria Cannon, Jerome Gibson, Joel Summerhill, Julia Offord, Julia Starr, Ken Tomlin, Kim Lawson, Kitty Carton, Koko Campbell, Linda Fead, Lori An-

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California spends billions of taxpayer dollars on new and existing infrastructure, but the infrastructure plans and design aren’t always informed by the best-available climate science. The bill, sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), would bring together state professional engineers, architects and climate scientists to develop recommendations for best practices to integrate the effects of climate change into state infrastructure design and construction.

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As friends and family mourn the loss of 14-year-old Kaleb Vancil, who was killed by a car while riding his bike along Big Break Road in Oakley over Labor Day weekend, the school district and community at large remember and reflect on the well-known, outgoing, Delta Vista Middle School student.

“Kaleb was a very popular student here at Delta Vista, with deep ties to the Oakley community,” said Delta Vista Principal Harvey Yurkovich. “He had a great smile and enjoyed making others laugh along with him. He will be greatly, greatly missed.”

Kaleb was struck by a vehicle at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, while traveling northbound on the sidewalk. Reports indicate Kaleb left the sidewalk to go around pedestrian traffic and was struck by an automobile. He was airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Oakland, where he died from his injuries the following day.

The driver has been cooperating with authorities and drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor, according to the Oakley Police Department report.

Kaleb was a water polo player and a regular fixture at Freedom High School, where his mom, Gina, is a varsity and junior varsity boys’ water polo coach. Kaleb was suffering from kidney failure and was scheduled to undergo a transplant next month, with his mom as the donor.

“We appreciate everyone’s kind words for

our family,” said Kaleb’s mother, Gina Vancil, of the community outpouring and support.

As students returned to the classroom this week, word spread of the tragedy and grief counselors were on campus for students. Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) Superintendent Greg Hetrick said the district will continue to do all it can to support their students and the friends and family of Kaleb.

“It goes without saying that the entire Oakley Union Elementary School District community is greatly affected by this,” Hetrick wrote in an email. “As a district, we are greatly saddened, and our hearts go out to the family.

We are unfortunately reminded of how what life throws at us can be tragic. We are committed to doing everything we can to support everyone in navigating through this horrible time.”

Online posts on The Press website reflected the grief and sadness of those who knew Kaleb.

“Hey Kaleb, it’s very heart breaking to see that you’re not here for me to laugh at,” wrote Jalisa Bryant. “Just know that someday, we will all be reunited, and this isn’t the last time I see you. You might be gone and not on earth, but you are still alive and I know it ... I love you buddy.”

According to the OUESD, there will be a memorial service for Kaleb on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m., at Celebration Christian Center, located at 1135 Blue Bell Drive, in Livermore. Friends and supporters of the Vancil family have set up a meal train for those looking for ways to help. To sign up, visit https://mealtrain.com/6n75ny.

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Kaleb Vancil, left, was a student at Delta Vista Middle School and enthusiastic water polo player.

He died Monday, Sept. 5, following a collision with a car while bicycling on Big Break Road in Oakley.

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A makeshift memorial sprang up along the site where Kaleb was struck and killed.

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B is for BART train preview. The BART trains you may have seen zooming to and from the new Antioch station will be on display Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The preview event is at BART’s Antioch maintenance facility, at the end of Sunset Drive, in Antioch. Be sure to RSVP before going to check them out though!

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C is for Craft Beer Festival. On Sept. 17, more than 40 different beers from 20 stellar breweries will be in Brentwood for the Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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D is for Dining in the Dark. This event, scheduled for Oct. 1, is a fundraiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind, and is aimed at raising awareness to the reality of blindness and other visually impairing ailments. In addition to special glasses simulating visual impairments, attendees will receive a blindfold to accompany the delicious dinner.

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E is for East County history.

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Editor: It has been made public knowledge recently that students at Freedom and Liberty High Schools have mobile, county medical services available to them if they meet certain qualifications.

The services include vaccines, sports physicals and confidential services through exams and prescreening.

The services have always been there.

California state laws make the confidential services private between student and physician. Parents don’t have access if the child does not want them to. Legally, it is okay, but what about morally?

I was a student there four months ago. The reality is that this could allow a 12-year-old girl to get an abortion without her parents knowing. If you think I am joking, just call the district and ask for copies of the documents behind the laws. They are public record.

Physicians are okay with enabling that?

Some people question why now it matters, since it has always been there.

“If they are going to do it, at least they’ll be safe,” they say.

Are the people willing to let their kids have sex in the next room just because a condom and birth control are in use?

Protect their innocence while you can. Don’t settle for the memories of teaching them to ride a bike and their first steps.

I cannot wrap my head around how the doctors and district can sleep at night by helping with this. I guess it is because we live in California, the wild card state. The motive behind the services I am all for, but I question the judgment of the district officials and physicians involved.

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I pray that the kids are focusing on being children and enjoying it while they can. After graduation, it changes and life actually begins.

In the words of Forrest Gump, that’s all I got to say about that.

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Debased minds support LGBT curriculum in California public schools

Editor: In my continued efforts to gain some support, I would like to continue my arguments against LGBT curriculum in California public schools.

In regards to the revised Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), in reference to gender identity disorder (GID) – revised as gender dysphoria – I would like to add that various scientists have argued that the DSM-5 forces clinicians to make distinctions that are not supported by solid evidence. General criticism of the DSM-5 ultimately resulted in a petition, signed by many mental health organizations, which called for outside review of DSM-5.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has been criticized for mandating that the DSM-5 task force members signed a nondisclosure agreement, effectively conducting the whole process in secret.

Transparency is necessary if the document is to have credibility. It seems LGBT is good at going behind the backs of the California public with its own agenda.

Also, the story in the Brentwood Press, Vol. 18, No. 31, July 29, stated that while the changes in curriculum might come as a surprise to some, this has been in the works for the past four years. I have a child who has been in public school for six years, and this is the first I’ve been made aware of this, and I have asked about it, since Prop 8 was overthrown by the Supreme Court.

I have not received one piece of paper from the school or the school district that states anything relating to LGBT curriculum is going to be taught in my child’s school. Most likely, a result of LGBT going behind the backs of the California public again.

Case in point, Prop 8. Debasedminded Bill Sumner states that Prop 8 is unconstitutional, but states or knows nothing about where LGBT went be-

hind the backs yet another time against voters and convinced four activist judges in San Francisco to redefine marriage for the rest of society. Prop 8 was passed to protect our children from being taught in public schools that same-sex marriage is the same as traditional marriage.

This is an issue for parents to discuss with their children according to their own values and beliefs. The LGBT lifestyle should not be forced on anyone against their will.

Bill Sumner, your statements are false. Prop 8 does not take away legal rights of gay domestic partnership.

LGBT was not supposed to have the right to redefine marriage for everyone else.

Bill Sumner is a perfect example of LGBT’s response to anyone who disagrees with their agenda. Bill Sumner and LGBT are examples of reverse bigotry, due to their having complete intolerance for my heterosexual creed, my Christian virtue and purity beliefs and any and all opinions that differ from their own.

Everything about adding LGBT to California public school curriculum is a travesty, and the ultimate flaw in the California education system, the straw to break the camel’s back and the biggest mistake since placing Obama in the presidential seat.

For example, The Northern Colorado Gazette reports that pedophiles and pedophile groups are fighting for their alleged rights, based on the same arguments, and seeking the same rights and status, that the gay rights community successfully used to win their fight.

Really California? This is one issue where that old saying is true - give ‘em an inch and they will take a mile.

California parents, do you want males to shower with your daughters after P.E. in public school? Or be allowed to walk in on your son dressing?

What’s stopping a gay pedophile from walking in on an unsuspecting underage boy, possibly your son?

You can call my standing up for discretion, virtue, purity and decency whatever your reprobate mind tells you, Bill Sumner. I know whom I stand with and for. You, Bill Sumner, do not stand for anything, so you have and will fall for anything.

California parents, please do not allow your school district to teach LGBT in your child’s school. Do not take this issue lightly. Please act now!

To support the fight against LGBT curriculum in California public schools, you can join my group at https://plus. google.com/collection/QPuNbB. Francine Huerta Brentwood

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Heritage outlasts Pacheco to retain perfect season

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage football team wasn’t perfect in its 36-26 win over PachecoLos Banos last Friday, but it was good enough to push Heritage to 2-0 to start the year.

The Patriots’ senior wide receiver, Tyrese Mack, caught four passes for 79 yards, including three touchdowns, and his brother Tyriq caught another and iced the game with an interception with one minute left.

“It’s not perfect, but it was a good learning experience, and I think the kids are getting more confident as time rolls on,” said Heritage head coach Don Sanders. “It was a close game, and we were able to pull ahead, so it was a big confidence builder.”

Pacheco led for just two seconds in the contest after TK Teneng scored on a 45-yard run on the game’s opening drive

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Heritage wide receiver Tyrese Mack leaps for a touchdown during the Patriots’ 3626 win over Pacheco last week. Mack finished with three touchdowns in the game.

to put the Panthers on top 6-0, but the Patriots were quick to answer.

Just two seconds later, on the Patriots opening drive, Aidan Quinn’s 40-yard catch and run put Heritage up for good at 7-6. Quinn finished two catches for 60 yards and nine carries for 32 yards.

Heritage senior quarterback Nick Zell was an efficient 18 for 25 with five touchdowns passes. Three of the scores landed in the hands of Tyrese, who scored on catches of 8 and 14 yards in the first half, helping Heritage take a 22-20 lead into halftime. His third, midway through the third quarter, helped put Heritage ahead 36-20 late in the third.

“Everybody is doubting us,” Tyrese said. “It feels good to go 2-0. It has been a while since we went 2-0.”

Teneng, who carried the ball 25 times for 158 yards and three touchdowns, helped the Panthers stay within striking

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Wolverines win Battle of Valleys

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Entering Friday’s game against Amador Valley, Deer Valley’s varsity team hadn’t won a football game in nearly a year.

The Wolverines were 0-5 in league play in 2015 and dropped their 2016 opener 49-7. However, that bad streak came to a screeching halt when the Wolverines downed the Dons 34-21.

Deer Valley jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and took a 28-7 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Amador Valley fought back to 28-21 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Wolverines’ defense stood strong. Eventually, Deer Valley took advantage of a miscue to score a late touchdown that iced the game.

“In the first half, we played disciplined; we played great,” said Deer Valley head coach Robert Hubbard. “In the second half, we didn’t play so great, to be honest. In the fourth quarter, our defense played better. Offensively, we still didn’t play great, but we kept pounding the ball, made some stops and got some key turnovers.”

Turnovers were a key to the early Wolverine lead. Deer Valley scored on its

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Deer Valley’s Jamaar Hardy attempts to knock down an Amador Valley pass during the Wolverines’ 34-21 win. opening possession, then traded punts with Amador Valley.

The Dons worked their way deep into Wolverine territory, but an ill-timed, backwards lateral set up a fumble. Senior

linebacker Daniel Lado pounced on the opportunity, picked the ball up, and ran 65 yards untouched for a touchdown.

“They threw a screen, and their player didn’t catch it,” Lado said. “I just

saw the ball loose and didn’t hear a whistle. So, I picked it up and ran as fast as I could.”

Junior quarterback Dior Walker had a hand in Deer Valley’s other three first-half touchdowns. He hit senior receiver Anthony Valdez on the opening possession to give his team the early lead. Walker then put an exclamation point on consecutive Wolverine drives in the second half with touchdown runs of 48 and 66 yards.

“I just reacted; that’s what I do,” said Walker. “I’ve just learned to not play nervous, stay calm and have fun out there.”

After Amador Valley outscored Deer Valley 14-0 in the third, much of the final quarter was scoreless. The Dons had a chance when they forced a punt late in the fourth, but their return man muffed the catch, setting up the Wolverines on Amador Valley’s 35.

Sophomore running back Patrick Robinson closed the drive off with an eight-yard touchdown that closed the scoring and capped off an 87-yard rushing performance.

Deer Valley (1-1) will stay at home for its next game against a 1-1 Campolindo team.

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Antioch Speedway explodes with action A recent night of racing at the Antioch Speedway offered something for everybody.

Point leader Billy Aton rebounded with a win in the Winged 360 sprint car main event, while Jim Perry Jr. protected his wingless spec sprint point lead with a 20-lap victory of his own. Point leader Larry Damitz caught a break late in the race to win the 20-lap limited late model main event, and Frank Furtado also benefited from the leader’s misfortune to win his first career 20-lap hobby stock feature.

Two drivers from the Marysville area came to town and won as Duane Cleveland (A Modifieds) and Phillip Shelby (B Modifieds) won their 20-lap features. Stock car veteran David Rosa won his first career 20-lap dwarf car main event.

Billy Aton won the 20-lap winged 360 sprint car main event. Aton needed a big night, as he lost a wheel while leading last week and fell out of the running. This time around, Aton got the lead and went on to score a much-needed second win of the season.

Driving for Brett Lay, reigning champion Shawn Arriaga made a charge from the fifth row for a season-best second-place finish. Burt Foland Jr. wrapped up his best night of the year by adding a third-place finish to his heat win from earlier in the evening. Art McCarthy and Dan Gonderman rounded out the top five. Petaluma racer Roberto Kirby won a heat race and was leading the main event early before flipping. He wasn’t injured, but he was out of the race.

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Billy Aton protected his Winged 360 sprint car point lead with his second main event win of the season.

Jim Perry Jr. pretty much wrapped up his second wingless spec sprint championship by winning his third 20-lap feature of the season. The stage was set for drama early on.

After Shannon Newton won his heat race, Perry was black flagged from his heat for exceeding the state-mandated limit. Title hopeful Marcus Smith was looking for the win, but instead he blew a motor in the Richard Basden owned car. That gave rookie Adam Teves his first career heat race win. Teves graciously stepped out of the Smith owned

car, though Smith made no such request.

Smith started last in the spec sprint main event, which was led early by Newton before Perry went charging by. Perry went on to victory from there.

Newton held down second until Smith finally made his move late in the race. Officials ruled that Smith would only be allowed to race for money and not points, as he was not competing in the car he started the evening with.

Newton settled for third ahead of Roy Fisher. Brandon Burd rebounded

from a hard flip last time out to finish fifth ahead of Rick Panfili. Chris Magoon flipped his car on the opening lap of his heat race to end his night.

Duane Cleveland beat a competitive field of A Modifieds for the 20-lap feature win. A past Chico champion, Cleveland led most of the race to become the tenth different feature winner of the season. Second generation racer Sean O’Gara stayed in the top-three point battle with his seasonbest, second-place finish as division legend Scott Busby came from the back to finish third. Trent Wentworth and point leader Carl Berendsen II rounded out the top five.

Four-time champion Troy Foulger and Nick Viscusi III were the heat race winners.

Larry Damitz won his fifth 20-lap Limited Late Model Main Event, but he had luck on his side. Rookie Kimo Oreta won the heat race and set a rapid pace up front for most of the main event.

Coming out of turn four with just five laps to go, Oreta lost power and coasted to a stop. Damitz had managed to grab second from Lori Brown, and he found himself in the lead at that point. Damitz led the rest of he way, and Brown surrendered second to Jeff Kendrick, as she had a flat tire. Mike Gustafson finished third as Brown limped home to a fourth-place finish.

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The Black Diamond All Stars recently supported Breast Cancer awareness and research at the Stockton Ports ball field on Aug. 20.

Pink Day, which is celebrated annually, benefits St. Joseph’s Medical Center in support of its breast cancer health services. Over the past seven seasons, the Ports have supported St. Joseph’s and have raised over $52,000 with help from the Stockton community.

Each year, the goal is to raise more money and bring more awareness to this cause. The biggest fundraiser of the night was the ticket donation portion in which $1 per ticket sold goes back to St. Joseph’s.

The Black Diamond All Stars were able to help this amazing cause by selling 350 tickets to their friends and families. Also a highlight of the evening was a performance by their Glimmer Exhibition team, which teaches athletes all about the exciting sport of cheerleading.

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Shelby made his first visit of the season and went home with a 20-lap main event victory.

After winning his 11th heat race of the year, point leader Trevor Clymens had his sights set on another main-event win. However, Shelby drove a great race for the victory as Clymens settled for second.

The main event had a red flag early on after a spectacular flip by Chuck Golden in turn three. Fortunately, he was not injured.

Al Johnson kept his title hopes alive with a third-place feature finish, ahead of Shane DeVolder and Kevin Brown.

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The Black Diamond All Stars recently supported breast cancer awareness with the Stockton Ports baseball team.

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Frank Furtado has been a Hobby Stock competitor at Antioch for several seasons, but that 20-lap feature win had eluded him until Saturday. It was rookie Anthony Vigna who set the pace up front from the start.

Vigna was running a great race ahead of Futado when motor problems put an end to what could have been a victory on lap 17. Vigna’s blown motor caught fire, but he was not injured.

Suddenly, Furtado had the lead, and he held off Cameron Swank over the final three laps for the victory. Point leader and heat winner Guy Alhwardt re-

bounded from a spin to finish third ahead of Lindsey Buirch and Chris Sorensen.

Two-time Street Stock champion David Rosa finally collected his first career 20-lap Dwarf Car Main Event victory. Rosa started his night by joining South Bay Dwarf Car visitor William Belfield in winning a heat race.

Come Main Event time, Rosa proved to be just a little too fast for Belfield, as he led him for the one-two finish. Buddy Kniss had third before spinning and ending up sixth. David Michael Rosa finished third ahead of Tim Reeder and Timmy Ryan.

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Clarification The Aug. 26 edition of The Press newspapers should have reported that Heritage tennis player Kaitlyn Hill was a member of the varsity squad last season.

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At left, Heritage’s Hasaan Williams stiff-arms a defender during the Patriots’ victory over Pacheco last week. Above, Heritage’s Josh Wishom attempts to bring down Pacheco’s Cody Allred during the Patriots’ second win of the season.

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distance for most of the contest. His third score, a 10-yard scamper with 4:31 left, cut the Panthers’ lead to 36-26, but the Patriots’ Hasaan Williams tackled Pacheco quarterback Aric Barton near the endzone pylon on a two-point conversion attempt to keep the deficit at 10.

Teneng also scored on a seven-yard run midway through the second quarter that cut the Panthers deficit to 15-13.

Tyriq, who finished with four catches for 68 yards, also scored for Heritage on a 20-yard catch on the Patriots opening drive of the second half, which extended Heritage’s lead to 29-20. The senior also iced the game with an interception with one minute left.

“It was a hard-fought game,” he said.

“We came out slow, but it’s just getting

into the rhythm. It’s a young team with new players.”

Pacheco’s only other score in the contest came on Barton’s 59-yard scamper midway through the second quarter, to pull the Panthers to within 22-20.

Heritage next tangles with 2-0 Acalanes at home on Sept. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Milpitas 49, Antioch 28 Antioch senior superstar Najee Harris carried the ball 33 times for 233 yards and three touchdowns in the loss, but it wasn’t enough. Milpitas raced to a 21-8 first-quarter lead, and then held off the Panthers (1-1) for the victory. Antioch cut the deficit to 36-28 at the end of the third quarter, but Milpitas slammed the door with 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Milpitis’s Tyree Bracy

completed 13 of 21 passes for 284 yards and five touchdowns. Antioch hosts San Leandro (1-1) next week.

Liberty 22, San Leandro 21 The visiting Lions (1-1) scored their first victory of the season with a narrow victory over San Leandro. Trejon Hawkins, Anthony Gripe and Matt Marchetti all scored in the contest, to help the Lions pull out the victory. Hawkins caught four passes for 108 yards, and fellow wide receiver Zane Hinojosa pulled in five catches for 103 yards. Gripe led the team in rushing with 17 carries for 43 yards, but scored his touchdown on his lone catch of the game. Liberty hosts Wood High (1-1) next week in the Lions’ homecoming game.

Pittsburg 63, James Logan 6 Pittsburg (2-0) jumped out to a

49-6 halftime lead and never looked back. Pittsburg added touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters to close out the contest. Pittsburg’s Montaz Thompson carried the ball 13 times for 156 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Pirates’ rushing attack. Thompson also scored on a 11-yard catch. D’Najee Smith and Jaden Tauanu’u also scored on offense for the Pirates, while Ifeanyichukwu Joyner and Da Jon Wright scored on defense. Pittsburg hosts Serra (San Mateo) next week. Serra is 0-2 this season.

Freedom 42, Tracy 14 The visiting Falcons blew away Tracy with a convincing 42-14 win, which improved the Falcons’ record to 2-0 on the season. Freedom hosts James Logan (0-2) next week.

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Kaiser Permanente offers new centering pregnancy groups

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so special is that expectant mothers will be able to share their pregnancy with a group of women who are experiencing the same thing. Our physicians and midwives will be there right alongside them, providing the same attentive and excellent care they would find in individual visits.

These visits allow expectant mothers more time with their provider, just in a format that offers more of a community and supportive experience.”

Participants can opt in to this new group format after their first prenatal visit. The groups will meet in Pleasanton, the Delta Fair Medical Offices in Antioch and the Park Shadelands Medical Offices in Walnut Creek, with sessions available morning, late afternoon and some Saturdays, depending on the month and location.

Spouses or partners are encouraged to participate. Groups will begin this month for women with low-risk pregnancies.

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Kaiser Permanente in the Diablo Area is now enrolling expectant mothers in Centering Pregnancy group visits.

The program brings approximately eight to 12 women, with due dates around the same time frame, together for monthly prenatal care. The group meets for 10 sessions, following the same visit schedule as traditional prenatal care, with one visit per month until the third trimester, when there are then two visits per month. The group culminates with a postpartum visit for the new parents and infants.

The goal of the program is to bring women together who are all experiencing a similar journey, let them ask questions of their care providers while receiving prenatal care and create bonds with other expectant parents.

“We are excited to bring this level of care to our members in the Diablo area,” said Margie McConvey, manager of Women’s Health at the Delta Fair Medical Offices. “What makes these groups

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Family Matters

by Silky Sahnan, esq.

How to Tell Your Kids You Are Divorcing Telling your children about your divorce will probably be one of the most difficult conversations you ever have. It’s natural for children to want their family to stay together. While there’s no easy way to have this talk, these tips can help ease the sting.

Be united.

Put aside any bitterness or accusations. Sit down with your kids and your soon-to-be-ex to explain the situation together. Even if it’s a one-sided decision, try to incorporate the word “we” as much as you can when explaining the changes that are about to happen.

Address the whole family.

Include the entire family in your conversation first. Then, if you’re worried that your older child will take the news harder than your other children, then you and your spouse may consider speaking individually with each child.

Have a plan.

Avoid improvisation. Give serious thought to the experience. What are your standards for the talk? What do you want to communicate… and to avoid communicating? Be mindful and purposeful. If possible, create this plan with

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your spouse. For example, you could cover some of the following points: • We will always be a family, even though things will change.

• We both love you very much, and nothing is ever going to change that.

Expect reactions.

You might brace yourself for tears, but kids are anything but predictable. Depending on their ages, their primary concerns may be selfcentered – about how the situation will affect their own lives. Read their cues, and determine whether they need reassuring hugs or just some time and space to let the news sink in.

It’s hard to tell your children that you and your spouse are divorcing, but you can alleviate some of the pressure and pain with a game plan based on truth, simplicity, and emotional comfort.

If you’re facing a divorce or other family law matter and you need help through the process, please contact the Law Offices of Silky Sahnan today at (925) 276-0789 to schedule your confidential consultation, or visit us online at legalservicesca.com for more information.

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Transportation leaders introduce joint funding plan Recently, Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley) and Senator Jim Beall (D – San Jose) introduced companion bills ABX1-26 and SBX1-1 to address California’s transportationfunding crisis.

“Over the past year, I’ve worked with my colleagues, local communities and industry experts to develop an all-inclusive plan that makes necessary improvements to our transportation system; these conversations resulted in ABX1-26,” stated Frazier. “The package that Senator Jim Beall and I put forth provides vital tools to ensure California remains economically competitive. By strengthening our trade corridors and accelerating the movement of goods, this proposal keeps business in California while simultaneously creating jobs through the advancement of crucial road maintenance and enhancement projects.”

The joint proposal provides an additional $7.4 billion annually across California’s transportation system for highways, local streets, transit, bikes and pedestrians. The plan utilizes a portfolio approach in addressing a multitude of funding needs, ensuring that everyone benefitting from California’s transportation infrastructure contributes to its continual maintenance and improvement.

Additionally, important systemic reforms are included to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of funds.

“Assemblymember Jim Frazier and I have met with scores of legislators and stakeholders to craft an equitable solution that calls for everyone who drives to pay their fair share toward repairing California’s crumbling roads, bridges and trade corridors,” said Beall. “Our plan includes bipartisan recommendations to increase efficiency and accountability to taxpayers. By choosing to repair our transportation system now, we will have smoother and safer roads, generate jobs, and also save billions of dollars in future maintenance and construction costs.’’

The breakdown of new annual funding includes $2.9 billion for state highway maintenance; $2.5 billion for the upkeep of local streets and roads; $534 million to help regions restore cuts to the state transportation improvement program; $516 million for transit capital projects and operations; $900 million to enhance goods movement; $80 million for active transportation projects; and up to $150 million possible through Caltrans efficiencies for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

“This new proposal demonstrates real progress in the fight to secure needed transportation funding,” said Bob Alvarado, executive officer of the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council. “Many in the labor community are already supportive of these efforts and look forward to helping secure the success of a funding package so we can put people to work.”

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How to name a new pet

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• Opt for a two-syllable name. Names with two syllables roll of the tongue easier than longer monikers. For instance, Molly, Tiger, Dusty and Clover are less of a mouthful than Michaelangelo.

• Avoid using names of people you know.

Pets have their own personalities and deserve their own unique monikers. It may seem like you’re paying homage to a family member or friend to name the pet after him or her, and while the name may be amusing in the short term, it may ultimately insult the person you intended to honor.

• A pet’s name is not set in stone. If the name just doesn’t seem to fit, it can be changed. No paperwork has to be filed, and it’s simply a matter of getting the animal to respond to the new name, which will happen quite quickly.

• Choose a name you like. Ultimately, the name is up to the pet owner. A pet will accept any name, so go with a name you like.

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The decision to get a pet is not one to take lightly; animals can bring great joy into a person’s life, but they also are a large responsibility.

Many pets can live anywhere between five and 15 years, adding to the responsibility that comes with pet ownership. One of the first responsibilities as a pet owner is to come up with a name for the newest member of the family.

While naming a pet should be easy and fun, pet owners should not rush into a pet name, and there are some strategies to make the process move along more smoothly.

• Pet owners can rely on popular opinion when naming their new pets. According to Bow Wow Meow, a pet-naming resource, certain pet names are more popular than others. The top female and male pet names from 2013 include Bella, Charlie, Molly, Max, Ruby and Buddy.

• History, literature or music can inspire pet names as well. Think about favorite influences and interests and pull a name from these resources. For example, you may want to name a pet after a favorite musician or writer.

• Wait until the animal is home before bestowing a name. Even if you have a name you like at the ready, it is best to spend time with the pet to see if the name will be the right fit.

• Avoid names that have negative connotations. It’s easy to name pets after one of their traits, but look on the positive side, rather than the negative. If the dog tends to dig, do not name him Digger. A pet that has some girth may not benefit from the name Hefty. Explore names that highlight more positive attributes.

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She can only eat soft food and is finicky, but her foster will tell you what kind of food she likes to eat. Sassy uses the potty pad when she can’t get outside. She is very loving and is looking for a quiet home with someone that will spoil her rotten. Sassy doesn’t want to be left home alone, so she will do best with a stay-at-home parent or a senior who is home or can take her with them when they go places. For more information, email starshalodogs@yahoo.com.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, CIP PROJECT NO. 337-37206 DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Brentwood (“City”) that submittals will be received no later than Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. City is seeking a qualified design build entity to design and construct a Municipal Service Center at the City’s Corporation Yard in Brentwood, California.Firms must obtain the document directly from the City in order for a submittal to be considered valid. To obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ (via email) at no charge, please email: engineering@brentwoodca.gov City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC, City Clerk; Dated: September 2, 2016.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004898-00 The name of the business: Mavrick Racing Located at: 511 Wilbur Ave., Ste. A6 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mark William Garner.

This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Mark William Garner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence.

Expires 08-09-21 Antioch Press No. 061617 70910 Publish dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004909-00 The name of the business: Empire Business Center Property Owners Association Located at: 2810 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Thomas Frank French.

2. Carole D. French 3. Sally Lea Hickman 4. Elizabeth A. Rimbault, Trustee Rimbault Family Trust of June 30, 1998.

5. Rita Arlene Low, Trustee The Rita Arlene Low Living Trust dated 5/23/2003.

6. C. Denise Stewart 7. Nancy Gann Desimone 8. Patrick Moore, Trustee of The Sara Nichole Moore Living Trust dated May 28, 2002.

This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association - other than a partnership . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1981. Signature of registrant: Elizabeth A. Rimbault, Property Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 8/10/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 70772 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004943-00 The name of the business: Re/Max Blue Line & Property Management Located at: 5087 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: ABJ Enterprises Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signature of registrant: Michael Barbanica, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 8/11/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 70829 Publish dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005105-00 The name of the business: Transforming Energy Solar Consultant Located at: 3012 Harrison Pl. In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Robert Lewis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced

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to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/19/2016. Signature of registrant: Robert Lewis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 19, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 8/19/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 70970 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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 888-988-6736 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-15-692408-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15692408-CL IDSPub #0113310 8/26/2016 9/2/2016 9/9/2016. Anitoch Press No: 06-1617 70827 Publish Dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 2016.

nia 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $508,330.75 The purported property address is: 5008 BROOKHAVEN WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 056-150-071-1 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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-635122-RY. In formation about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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: 888-9886736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-635122-RY IDSPub #0113683 9/2/2016 9/9/2016 9/16/2016 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 70906 Publish dates: September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

erine Lewallen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/29/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70774 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005387-00 The name of the business: Rivera’s Cleaning Services Located at: 1712 Mahogany Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owners: Patricia Ramos and Jose Rivera. 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: Patricia Ramos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 9/1/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 70986 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-692408-CL Order No.: 730-1508276-70 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 8/24/2006. 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): Robert J. Aldape and Marissa Ting, husband and wife Recorded: 9/6/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0282415-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/19/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $925,001.92 The purported property address is: 2436 MONTECITO CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-570-054-1 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-635122-RY Order No.: 140173333-CA-VOI 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 2/10/2006. 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): MAY M AVILA, AND CLINT M AVILA Recorded: 2/16/2006 as Instrument No. 20060049737-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/26/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, Califor-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004669-00 The name of the business: Armstrong Custom Cleaning Located at: 5770 Gateway Ct. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Catherine Elizabeth Lewallen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/29/16. Signature of registrant: Cath-

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dividual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tracie Nystrom. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2016 by Deputy C. Dias FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 8/12/2021 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 70812 Publish dates: August File No. F-0004670-00 The name of the 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016. business: Global Auto Sales Located at: 1553 Autumn Valley Way In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT following owner: Global Demand LLC. File No. F-0004974-00 The name of the This business is conducted by: a limited business: Diablo Tropicals/Advantage liability co. The registrant commenced Pools Located at: 26605 Marshcreek to transact business under the fictitious Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby business name or names listed above on registered by the following owner: David n/a. Signature of registrant: Rick Beal Brian Cardiff.

(President). This statement was filed with This business is conducted by: an indithe County Clerk of Contra Costa County vidual. The registrant commenced to on: July 29, 2016 by Deputy C. Pittman. transact business under the fictitious Expires July 29, 2021 Brentwood Press business name or names listed above on No. 02-1273 70836 Publish dates: Au- n/a. Signature of registrant: David Brian gust 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

Cardiff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS August 12, 2016 by Deputy C. Garcia ExNAME STATEMENT pires August 12, 2021 Brentwood Press File No. F-0004714-00 The name of the No. 02-1273 70876 Publish dates: Aubusiness: AdvoCare Insurance Sergust 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016. vices Located at: 3291 Walnut Blvd., Ste. 170 In: Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following owner: Brian NAME STATEMENT Jack Schroeder. This business is conduct- File No. F-0004991-00 The name of the ed by: an individual. The registrant com- business: Chosen Training Located at: menced to transact business under the 2140 Yates Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, fictitious business name or names listed is hereby registered by the following above on January 4, 2004. Signature of owner(s): 1. Dwayne Freeman 2. Jermaine registrant: Brian J. Schroeder. This state- Worley. This business is conducted by: a ment was filed with the County Clerk of General Partnership. The registrant comContra Costa County on: August 1, 2016 menced to transact business under the

by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires August fictitious business name or names listed 1, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 above on n/a. Signature of registrant: 70891 Publish dates: August 26, Sep- Dwayne Freeman. This statement was tember 2, 9, 16, 2016. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 15, 2016 by Deputy L. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Wilson. Expires August 15, 2021 BrentNAME STATEMENT wood Press No. 02-1273 70890 Publish File No. F-0004801-00 The name of the dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016. business: Ergo Hook Industries Located at: 1243 Breakwater Way In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT following owner: Blake Edwards. This File No. F-0005060-00 The name of the business is conducted by: an individual. businesses: 1. Stealth Construction The registrant commenced to transact 2. Stealth Facility Located at: 1431 business under the fictitious business Canterbury Dr. In: Concord, CA 94521, name or names listed above on n/a. Sig- is hereby registered by the following nature of registrant: Blake Edwards CEO. owner: Stealth Enterprises, Inc. This busiThis statement was filed with the County ness is conducted by: a Corporation. The Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August registrant commenced to transact busi3, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires ness under the fictitious business name August 3, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- or names listed above on n/a. Signature 1273 70881 Publish dates: August 26, of registrant: Peter Scheidemann, CEO. September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires NAME STATEMENT August 17, 2021 Brentwood Press No. File No. F-0004921-00 The name of the 02-1273 70855 Publish dates: August business: Halloween Outlet Located 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016. at: 2665 Pleasant Hill Road In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner: Manteca California NAME STATEMENT Fitness, LLC. This business is conducted File No. F-0005071-00 The name of the by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant business: The Real Estate Dream commenced to transact business under Team Located at: 8340 Brentwood Blvd. the fictitious business name or names In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby reglisted above on 8-10-2016. Signature of istered by the following owner(s): 1. registrant: Jennifer Challberg, Managing Gregory V. Benner 2. Cheyenne Ison. This Member. This statement was filed with business is conducted by: Co-Partners. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County The registrant commenced to transact on: August 10, 2016 by Deputy L. Woods. business under the fictitious business Expires August 10, 2021 Brentwood Press name or names listed above on August No. 02-1273 70787 Publish dates: Au- 17, 2016. Signature of registrant: Greg gust 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016.

V. Benner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: August 17, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer NAME STATEMENT Expires August 17, 2021 Brentwood Press File No. F-0004922-00 The name of the No. 02-1273 70880 Publish dates: Aubusiness: Halloween Outlet Located gust 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016. at: 2220 Railroad Avenue In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner: Manteca California NAME STATEMENT Fitness, LLC. This business is conducted File No. F-0005104-00 The name of the by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant business: Mimi’s Gluten-Free Bakery commenced to transact business under Located at: 1291 Babcock Ct. In: Brentthe fictitious business name or names wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered listed above on 8-10-2016. Signature of by the following owner: Therese A. registrant: Jennifer Challberg, Managing Soule. This business is conducted by: an Member. This statement was filed with individual. The registrant commenced the County Clerk of Contra Costa County to transact business under the fictitious on: August 10, 2016 by Deputy L. Woods. business name or names listed above Expires August 20, 2021. Brentwood on n/a. Signature of registrant: Therese Press No. 02-1273 70789 Publish dates: A. Soule. This statement was filed with August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 19, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires August 19, 2021 Brentwood Press NAME STATEMENT No. 02-1273 70879 Publish dates: AuFile No. F-0004961-00 The name of the gust 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016. business: Skin By Tracie Located at: 3850 Balfour Rd Ste 212 In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513 is hereby registered by the folNAME STATEMENT lowing owner: Tracie Lynn Nystrom.

File No. F-0005226-00 The name of the This business is conducted by: An In- business: Nurtured Skin Studio Located

LEGAL NOTICES at: 1210 Central Blvd. #106 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Zarin Isaaq. 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: Zarin Isaaq. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 8/25/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70959 Publish dates: September 9. 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005242-00 The name of the business: Delta Bar and Grill Located at: 6210 Bethel Island Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ranian, 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: Zadwinder Sarkaria - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2016 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 8-25-2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70932 Publish dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005259-00 The name of the business: Past Tyme Pleasures LLC Located at: 633 Ray Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Past Tyme Pleasures LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 27, 2016. Signature of registrant: Stephen K. Howard, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 26, 2016

by Deputy C. Pittman Expires August 26, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70931 Publish dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005292-00 The name of the business: Johnny Salami’s Café & Deli Located at: 761 Second St. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Jawad Hanna Tawasha.

2. Lynne Frances Vivit. 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: Jawad Tawasha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 29, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 8/29/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70947 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Checker’s Towing, 2280 Giant Rd., San Pablo, CA, 94806, will conduct a public sale on September 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2006 Dodge, VIN #: 1D7HA18N06S594582, CA License Plate: 7Y98435. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70990 Publish Date: September 9, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (the “District”) has adopted a Preliminary Operating Budget and Preliminary Development Fee and Other Funds Budget for fiscal year 20162017. A copy of the preliminary budgets is available for inspection t the offices of the District at 134 Oak Street, Brentwood, California. The Board will hold a hearing and consider adoption of the Final Operating Budget and Final Development Fee and Other Funds Budget for fiscal year 2016-2017: TIME: 6:30 P.M. DATE: September 12, 2015 PLACE: 3231 Main Street Oakley, California Any person who wishes to be heard regarding any item in the budgets, or the addition of any item, may appear at the public hearing or may send written comments to the undersigned at the District office. Hugh Henderson, Fire Chief/Clerk of the Board.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-4134 TSG Order No.: 150276278-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 019-690-0237 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0463127-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: ROBERT M. OLIVAN AND DIANA LARAE OLIVAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 10/05/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1110 SAN DONATO CT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6556 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $808,065.48 (Estimated) as of 09/16/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-4134. Information about postponements that are very short

in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

NPP0290072 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70934 Publish Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 2016.

receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-2420. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 28, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7549, FILED MAY 29, 1991, MAP BOOK 356 AT PAGE 47, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORD. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: “ALL OIL, GAS OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS AND NATURALLY CREATED HOT WATER AND STEAM IN AND UNDER THE REAL PROPERTY HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED AND DESIGNATED PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 AND LYING BELOW A PLANE WHICH IS 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY EXPLORATION FOR OR REMOVAL OF ANY SUCH OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS, AND NATURALLY CREATED HOT WATER AND STEAM SHALL BE BY MEANS OF SLANT DRILLING OR TUNNELING FROM LANDS ADJACENT TO SAID REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 OR OTHER METHODS NOT REQUIRING OPERATIONS ON THE SURFACE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 AND SHALL BE PERFORMED SO AS NOT TO ENDANGER SAID SURFACE OR ANY STRUCTURE WHICH SHALL BE CREATED OR CONSTRUCTED THEREON”, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED MAY 15, 1979,, SERIES NO. 79-65368, OFFICIAL RECORDS. RESERVING THEREFROM: ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED OVER THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE OR WITHIN THE SUBSURFACE OF SUCH PROPERTY ABOVE A DEPTH OF 100 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. NPP0290070 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70933 Publish Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: David Terrill SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: David Terrill Clemons CASE NUMBER: N16-1594 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner David Terrill Clemons filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. David Terrill Clemons aka David Terrill Jones to Proposed Name: David Terrill Jones. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10-03-16 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: 08-29-16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 70937 Publish Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

Hornedo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 16, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires August 16, 2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70835 Publish dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

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 00000005900741. 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 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 07/07/2016 NPP0286557 To: OAKLEY PRESS 08/26/2016, 09/02/2016, 09/09/2016.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70894 Publish dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 2016

of unpaid balance and other charges: $79,709.66 The purported property address is: 1661 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561-1837 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 035542-010 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 888-988-6736 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-16-711984-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-711984-CL IDSPub #0112802 8/26/2016 9/2/2016 9/9/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 70726 Publish Dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-2420 TSG Order No.: 150115743-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 096-140-028 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 10/07/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0385389-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: KEVIN RAY HERRON AND DORA ALICIA HERRON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 10/03/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1693 HARMONY WAY, PITTSBURG, CA 945651762 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $371,192.85 (Estimated) as of 09/14/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005050-00 The name of the business: Illume Multimedia Located at: 111 Cherry Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew Valenzuela. 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: Matthew Valenzuela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer. Expires August 17, 2021 Oakley Press No. 030477 70839 Publish dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005317-00 The name of the business: 1. Nearvana 2. Nearvana Apparel Located at: 31 Oneil Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Megan White. 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: Megan White.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 8/30/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 FOR CHANGE OF NAME 70963 Publish dates: September 9, 16, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Steven 23, 30, 2016.

Brower SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETI- Trustee Sale No. : 00000005900741 TION OF: Steven Brower CASE NUMBER: Title Order No.: 730-1602490-70 FHA/ N16-1569 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: VA/PMI No.: 042-9177339-703 NOTICE 1. Petitioner Steven Brower filed a peti- OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEtion with this court for a decree changing FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED names as follows: Present Name: a. 04/13/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION Aidan Cal Casavant-Brower to Pro- TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE posed Name: Aidan Cal Casavant. SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE interested in this matter shall appear PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD before this court at the hearing indicated CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN below to show cause, if any, why the FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly petition for change of name should not appointed Trustee under and pursuant be granted. Any person objecting to the to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/18/2011 name changes described above must file as Instrument No. 2011-0078288-00 of a written objection that includes the rea- official records in the office of the County sons for the objection at least two court Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, days before the matter is scheduled to State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: be heard and must appear at the hearing NICHOLAS A MULLER, AN UNMARRIED to show cause why the petition should MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO not be granted. If no written objection HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S is timely filed, the court may grant the CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF of payment authorized by California Civil HEARING a. Date: 10/20/16 Time: Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The lawful money of the United States). DATE address of the court is same as noted OF SALE: 08/29/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show AM [PLEASE NOTE: Original Sale Date Cause shall be published at least once has been Postponed to a Future Date.] each week for four successive weeks prior PLACE OF SALE: PLEASANT HILL COMMUto the date set for hearing on the petition NITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASin the following newspaper of general ANT HILL, CA 94523 IN THE AUCTION. circulation, printed in this county: Brent- COM ROOM. STREET ADDRESS and other wood Press. Date: 08/24/16 Judge of common designation, if any, of the real the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. property described above is purported 02-1273 70926 Publish Dates: Septem- to be: 3893 HARVEST CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 034-270-053ber 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any FICTITIOUS BUSINESS liability for any incorrectness of the street NAME STATEMENT address and other common designation, File No. F-0004999-00 The name of the if any, shown herein. Said sale will be businesses: 1. Sew GR8FUL by GYH made, but without covenant or war2. Pretty Chocolate Girl Located at: 22 ranty, expressed or implied, regarding Rembrandt Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 title, possession, or encumbrances, to is hereby registered by the following pay the remaining principal sum of the owner: Gina Yvette Huddleston. This note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, business is conducted by: An Individual. with interest thereon, as provided in The registrant commenced to transact said note(s), advances, under the terms business under the fictitious business of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and name or names listed above on N/A. expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts Signature of registrant: Gina Yvette Hud- created by said Deed of Trust. The total dleston. This statement was filed with amount of the unpaid balance of the the County Clerk of Contra Costa County obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, on: August 15, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer expenses and advances at the time of the Expires 8/15/2021 Oakley Press No. 03- initial publication of the Notice of Sale is 0477 70828 Publish dates: August 26, $188,934.26. The beneficiary under said September 2, 9, 16, 2016.

Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Declaration of Default and Demand for NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005030-00 The name of the Sale, and a written Notice of Default and business: Ana’s Trusted Cleaning Ser- Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to vices Located at: 4800 Bayside Way In: Sell to be recorded in the county where Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered the real property is located. NOTICE TO by the following owner: Ana Maria POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considerHornedo. This business is conducted by: ing bidding on this property lien, you an individual. The registrant commenced should understand that there are risks to transact business under the fictitious involved in bidding at a trustee auction. business name or names listed above on You will be bidding on a lien, not on the n/a. Signature of registrant: Ana Maria property itself. Placing the highest bid at

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-711984-CL Order No.: 160134774-CA-VOI 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 7/15/2006. 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): JAMES R. LANGSTON AND EILEEN LANGSTON, AS TRUSTEES OF THE LANGSTON FAMILY TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 Recorded: 7/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0237675-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 4/8/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0075725-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/19/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount

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Sen listened and gave his advice.

“We talk about the three Es - enforcement, education, and engineering,” he said. “We start with data collection and analysis, then take it from there. Certain roadways have certain characteristics where you can’t put in speed humps. There are positives and negatives to everything.”

Sen said that small, discreet devices would be placed on streets that generated the most complaints, including Discovery Bay Boulevard and Clipper and Newport drives. These devices will collect data over 48 hours to give an average of driving speeds in those areas.

Once the data is received, traffic engineers with the county’s department of public works will analyze it, along with collision history reports from California Highway Patrol (CHP).

“Putting out the devices takes time, and there are a lot of roads, so this will take at least a couple months,” Sen said. “This data gives us a baseline to start with. If we don’t see elevated speeds, we can’t do much. Now,

Steakhouse from page 1A His cooking style and traditional American fare will usher in a welcome change in the kitchen.

Another member of the creative team behind the new menu is General Manager Stephanie Trader. A Discovery Bay resident, Trader was working as a waitress at the steakhouse when Fagalde came in. The decision to promote her was easy.

“Stephanie is familiar with the community and what it wants,” he said. “She will become the face of the business, and I think she’ll do a great job.”

Excited about her new position, Trader wants people to enjoy visiting the steakhouse.

“I want that neighborhood feel where everybody knows somebody and feels comfortable,” she said. “I want everyone to feel satisfied with their meal and their service. We are working hard to accomplish that.”

Items Fagalde and Trader have been working on are not limited to what comes out of the kitchen. Everything from the quality of ingredients, table linens and flatware to the lighting fixtures is being examined and refined. A mixologist has been brought in to create new cocktails and train staff on their preparation and presentation, and Fagalde has plans to upgrade aesthetics for diners both inside the restaurant and outside in the patio area. The bar

residents can go past that step, come together and go to the county. Then, we look at the tool kit - speed humps and speed feedback signs - and find a funding source.”

Among the attendees at the meeting was Nick Rosner, who originally requested that the meeting take place.

“I haven’t lived here long, only seven months, and it’s a great community,” Rosner said. “The reckless driving is terrible, and I don’t want to see anyone get squished. That’s why I asked for this meeting.”

Greg Fulton, who has lived in town for 20 years, is tired of the way people drive down his street, Discovery Point.

“It’s terrible the way people drive,” Fulton said. “Law enforcement can’t take care of this; they don’t have the funding and the logistics are difficult. Something needs to change.”

Fulton has been attending the regular meetings of the CSD board each month to comment on this subject since February and vows to continue until something changes.

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menu will be reduced and specialized to ensure better dishes, and the sound system is undergoing a makeover so soft music can play in the dining room while sports games can be heard clearly in the bar area.

Fagalde is also working with Schletewitz to bring in higher-quality cuts of steak and more seafood items, along with artisan burgers and flatbread pizzas. Healthy options for both adults and children will be added.

“This restaurant is the only fine-dining option in the area, and we are going to keep it fine dining,” Fagalde said. “I want this to be a special-occasion place, where people bring themselves and their guests for anything from birthday parties to anniversaries. I want people to feel comfortable coming here every single day as well. What attracted me to the restaurant was that it had the fine dining on one side and the casual sports bar on the other. The cooks that were here before did a fantastic job building the menu, and I look forward to taking things to the next level.”

Trader is also optimistic about the future.

“I feel so good about the changes,” she said. “Transitions are rough, and it’s going to take some time. I just see this place being amazing when everything is said and done, and I’m excited to be part of the changes.”

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Unwined at 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd.

Suite 300, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on March 5, 2014 under File No. F-0001549-00 (*1) Alyssa Ashley Pierce Roost 5028 Double Point Way, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Alyssa Ashley Pierce Roost. This statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2016. Brentwood Press No. 021273 70995 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jacquline Shanaé Orr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: August 22, 2016 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT M. Neal Expires 8/22/2021 Brentwood File No. F-0005143-00 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 70996 Publish dates: business: Unwined Located at: 1520 September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

Discovery Bay Blvd. Suite 300 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the following owner: Jacquline Shanaé FOR CHANGE OF NAME Orr. This business is conducted by: An PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Glenda Individual. The registrant commenced Diana Ahluwalia SUPERIOR COURT OF

Downtown gazebo could be up by winter

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor’s plan to rebuild the gazebo in City Park has spurred locals to act.

Close to $7,500 in donations, including $2,500 from Assemblyman Jim Frazier, has prompted Taylor to proclaim the structure could be up before winter.

“People are going to love this,” Taylor said.

Plans for the resurrection call for it to be a volunteer project, similar to the one that led to the original construction. That effort included community members gathering the money and working together to assemble the structure. The original gazebo was torn down when the park was renovated in 2007, demolishing the go-to spot for residents’ wedding, graduation and prom photos.

“The gazebo was kind of an important part of the park,” resident Jeremy Johnson remembered. “So many people I knew used it for pictures.”

The cost of the construction is not known, but no city funds will be used, Taylor said. In just over two months, he’s collected $7,500, a donation of rebar and guarantees from several unions to volunteer their efforts.

“I might have 20 guys (to help build it),” Taylor said. “We might be

able to build it in three hours.”

The city is waiting for an engineer to create structural drawings, said Management Analyst Gail Leech.

They then plan to work with local trade unions and set a date for a project kickoff and celebration.

“I am really hoping to have the gazebo up before the rains start, but I don’t have a schedule yet,” Leech said.

Little has been divulged about the look of the structure, but there are three designs in the running, including one with a bench. The finished product is likely to be located across the street from the library and stand at 12 feet high, excluding the steeple.

It’s also expected to be equipped with Wi-Fi and decorated with lights.

“I’m trying to get it done in September,” Taylor said.

The day the structure stands again will be a victory for Taylor. He originally brought up the idea for the rebuilding in 2013. The idea was forwarded to the parks and recreation commission later that year, but never materialized. Taylor then reignited the idea by sending it to the city council agenda in June.

This time the idea will stick, which excites locals.

“It will be nice to have it back,” said resident Robert Rangel. “Everybody loved that thing.”

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Election clarification The Aug. 26 edition of The Press newspapers reported that Stephen Arthur Gursky was running for the Brentwood Union School District, and that David Wyatt was

running for the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board. Both Gursky and Wyatt pulled candidate papers, but never filed. Candidates in those races will now run unopposed.

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CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Glenda Diana A. Ahluwalia CASE NUMBER: N16-1636 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Glenda Diana Ahluwalia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Glenda Diana A. Ahluwalia to Proposed Name: Glenda Diana M. Acio. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name

should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/3/16 Time: 9:00 a.m.

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tor Located at: 1850 Highland Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Christopher Michael White. 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: Christopher White. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County on: August 11, 2016 by Deputy J. NAME STATEMENT Crawford. Expires 8/11/2021 Brentwood File No. F-0004946-00 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 71009 Publish dates: business: Emmcon General Contrac- September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016. 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: September 2, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70997 Publish Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

Pastimes Car Club is hosting a Knightsen Day’s Rod & Custom Show, at 3060 Knightsen Ave., in Knightsen, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free to all makes, models and class of vehicle, including customs, classics, rat rods, tractors, motorcycles and more. The event also includes awards, raffles, food, vendors, live music and drink specials. For more information, call Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop at 925-625-1073.

APD Open House

Antioch Police Department is holding an open house at 300 L St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes guided tours, animal adoptions, K-9 demonstrations at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., and equipment and vehicle displays.

Learn about volunteer opportunities, crime prevention and more. For more information, call 925-779-6900.

Book Sale

Friends of the Brentwood Library’s Christmas in September Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the library at 104 Oak St. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

StoryWalk

The Brentwood Library will begin its downtown StoryWalk program, in which pages from the picture book “Monkey Truck,” by Michael Slack, will be posted in shops downtown. Posters will be up in 16 shops through Saturday, Oct. 1, when the author will make a special trip out to Brentwood to lead a group through the StoryWalk.

Sunday, September 11 ECCCHS Barbecue

The East Conta Costa County Historical Society is hosting its annual barbecue at 3890 Sellers Ave., in Brentwood, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event includes a tri-tip meal, live music, games and activities for adults and children, including gold panning and a sneak peak of the resource center building project. Flag racing starts at 2 p.m. and food at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and free for kids under 6 years old. Tickets can be purchased at the door or beforehand from any museum member. For more information or tickets, contact Shirley McCall at 925-634-4049 or visit www.eastcontracostahistory.org.

Operation Warriors Fundraiser

Monday, September 12 NARFE

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Delta Chapter, will meet at noon at Denny’s, located at 4823 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. The after-lunch speaker will be a field representative from Rep. Mark DeSaulnier’s office, who will discuss constituent services they provide.

Tuesday, September 13 Music At Summerset

Summersest Orchards in Brentwood proudly presents the music of the Carl “Sonny” Leyland Trio, at 7 p.m. Leyland’s singing of the blues, and his ability to play so many genres of music, make him one of today’s most exciting pianists. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door the evening of the performance.

Summerset Orchards is located at 770 Centennial Place, in Brentwood. Doors open at 6 p.m., with seating at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

Brentwood 4-H Club welcomes new members at their new member meeting at 6 p.m., at the Knightsen Farm building, at 2030 Delta Road.

The group is inviting everyone to stay for their club community meeting afterward. For more information, email brentwood@contracosta4h. org, visit www.brentwood4h.wordpress.com or follow the group on Facebook at www.facebook. com/Brentwood4h.

Oakley 4-H

Oakley 4-H hosts its monthly meeting, at 7 p.m.

September’s meeting is for project sign-ups and enrollments. For more information, email tigger9777@aol.com.

Wednesday, September 14 DIG Garden Tour

The Delta Informal Gardeners host a tour of the Ruth Bancroft Garden, in Walnut Creek. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the BART park-and-ride lot on Walnut Avenue, in Brentwood, to carpool. The tour will start at 10 a.m., with a docent from the garden, or you may do a self-guided tour. Lunch plans will be up to the individual groups or you can bring a lunch. For more information or to register, call Robin at 925-634-9688.

On the Horizon Friday, September 16 Texas Hold’em Night

Soroptimist International of the Delta is hosting a Texas Hold’em Night fundraiser at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person, with proceeds supporting high school scholarships, Live Your Dream awards and eighth grade citizenship awards. The event includes a no-host bar, dinner by Brentwood Fine Meats and raffles. For tickets or more information, call Lynn at 925-634-4913 or Treva at 925-516-2739.

Saturday, September 17 Heart of Oakley Festival

The City of Oakley is hosting the fourth-annual Heart of Oakley festival, at the Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., in Oakley, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features wine tasting by local wineries, craft beer, gourmet food, cultural booths, live entertainment, a historical photo exhibit and more. Admission and parking is free. For more information, visit www. heartofoakleyfestival.com, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Jump’N ‘n Jam’N

Golden Hills Community Church Special Needs Ministry Team presents Jump’N ‘n Jam’N, at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include games, crafts, face painting, bounce houses, water play and more. All activities are appropriate for children of every age and ability, and are wheelchair accessible. Free cookies, popcorn and cotton candy are available. Pizza, water and snow cones are available for purchase, and all proceeds go to the annual Relay For Life event. Admission is free. For more information, call 925-516-0653.

Friends of the Poor Walk

The Brentwood Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting its fourth-annual Friends of the Poor Walk fundraiser at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, starting at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the walk directly benefit people in Brentwood and surrounding communities through food pantries, housing assistance, job training, clothing, youth outreach and more. For more information or to register, visit www.svdpusa.net/walk/1606.

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Library Volunteers Needed

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of duties, including assisting at events, conducting

outreach and fundraising. For more information, contact Diane Alexander at dapa@comcast.net or call 925-634-5456.

St. Ignatius CYO Basketball

St. Ignatius of Antioch is holding online registration for boys and girls in third through eighth grade, for their CYO basketball teams, through Sept. 30. For more information or to register, visit www.stignatiusofantiochcyo.com.

Delta Gallery Fall Classes

Delta Gallery is offering fall art classes for children, teens and adults in a wide variety of media and styles, at 2485 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood.

Classes include paint nights, oil painting, watercolor, jewelry design and alcohol inks, along with themed classes and clay sculpture for children. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

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Job Training Program

Opportunity Junction is holding application sessions for its Job Training at Placement Program, on Sept. 12, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 925-776-1133 or visit www.opportunityjunction.org.

Mental Illness Class

The Contra Costa County affiliate of National Alliance for Mental Illness is holding a Family to Family Education Course series, on Mondays, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., starting Sept. 19, for 12 weeks. Learn facts and tools to help with the challenges of a mental disorder. Some subjects covered are symptoms and treatment of major mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression; and brain biology, skill training, emotional support and recovery solutions. For more information, or to register, contact Nancy Seibert at fam2fam4u@ gmail.com or call 925-285-5995.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the surrounding areas. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It takes approximately one and a half to two hours to deliver meals. For more information, call 925-625-4545.

Hula Classes

Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the history of the Hawaiian people and its language. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Brentwood. For more information, call Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

GED Preparation Classes

Liberty Adult Education presents two entry and exit GED preparation classes, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is free, and the only cost is for the textbook. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

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Mobile Home Owners Advocacy Group

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month except December, from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile home owners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated. Mobile home owners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation only meeting. For more information, visit www.

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The National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) for District 8 is hosting a racing fundraiser for Operation Warriors Foundation, at Rafter D Ranch, 8400 Byron Hwy, in Brentwood, starting at 10:30 a.m. The foundation is a nonprofit organization for Bay Area military, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to local military families. The NBHA is accepting boxed and canned food and monetary donations. For more information, call Shannon Needham at 925-305-7762.

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GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Oakley, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobile home living such as Emergency Preparedness (Pets and Humans), Mobile home maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. To rsvp, please call 925-625-6251.

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Find the perfect brew at the Craft Beer Festival AMY SCHRADER

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re you looking for the perfect sip of beer?

Beer lovers and those who are just curious for a taste can have their choice of more than 40 different beers from 20 exceptional breweries at the third-annual Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Brentwood Community Center.

Presented by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, the event pays homage to the East Bay Area’s craft beer scene and marries artisan craft beers, music and food in the heart of Brentwood.

“Craft beer is the new wine, and breweries are really pushing the envelope on what’s possible with incorporating unusual ingredients, techniques and flavors,” said Brentwood Chamber of Commerce President Dan Torres. “This is a great opportunity to sample and narrow down what you like and gain a better understanding of what craft beer is all about.”

This year’s event includes an outdoor beer garden, a DJ, food available for purchase from Extreme Pizza and Yum Squared, a home-brewer competition, a home-brewing demo, raffle prizes, business vendors, a selfie station and more. The event is cash-only, so attendees will need to have cash on hand for the food, raffle, T-shirts and other items.

According to Torres, the event represents the growing tastes of the community and what residents would like to see more of in Brentwood.

“The tastes of the community and what they want to see more of has changed,” said Torres. “Brentwood is a microcosm of the growing movement for the demand of unique places to go and eat and drink.”

Many of the breweries participating in the festival are located in the East Bay, so after picking out your favorite brew, guests can actually visit taprooms and expand their palates even further.

“Right now, especially because there are so many breweries, brewers are trying to stand out, and experimentation is the way to do that,” said J.J. Phair, president of E.J. Phair Brewing Company in Pittsburg.

According to Phair, sours are very big right now, as well as exotic fruits and dessert beers that incorporate cocoa nibs and other sweet flavors into the beer. Phair is looking forward bringing E.J. Phair’s brews to the festival.

“It’s great because brewers get to showcase their product to an audience they might not have had the chance to reach, and people get to try different varieties of beer you can’t find at your local store or bar,” he said.

Besides putting a spotlight on brews, the annual event is also a fundraiser for

Schedule: 12 p.m.: Will Call & ID Check Open; Remaining tickets will be sold if available 1 p.m.: Event Doors Open 3:45 p.m.: Raffle Closes: Raffle Winners Posted 4:00 p.m.: Homebrew Contest Voting Closes 4:30 p.m.: Beer Tasting Closes 5:00 p.m.: Festival Concludes; Must Pick Up Raffle Prizes

Booths: 1. REPOWER by Solar Universe 2. Sierra Nevada Brewing 3. Track 7 Brewing 4. Sudwerk Brewing 5. Heretic Brewing 6. Altamont Beer Works 7. Morgan Territory Brewing 8. Lost Coast Brewery 9. Drake’s Brewing

the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that presents special community events including The Great American Campout, Hometown Halloween and the Holiday Parade.

Proceeds from the event are shared with local service clubs who assisted in producing the festival, including the Brentwood Lions, Kiwanis Club of

10. Renewal by Andersen 11. E.J. Phair Brewing 12. Chrissa Imports 13. Fieldwork Brewing 14. Law Offices of Silky Sahnan 15. Stone Brewing 16. Lagunitas Brewing 17. Trumer Brauerei 18. West Coast Solar

Brentwood and the Soroptomists of the Delta.

The festival will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., in the Brentwood Community Center, located at 35 Oak St. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door and $5 for designated drivers. For those without designated drivers, the chamber encourages the following options to ensure every-

19. Blue Waters Marketing 20. Sand Creek Pub 21. Carneros Brewing 22. Working Man Brewing 23. Ninkasi Brewing 24. Dust Bowl Brewing 25. Saint Archer Brewing 26. Epidemic Ales

one gets home safely: Tri-Delta Transit, which will have free passes available at the event; Uber or Lyft; or local taxis at 925-240-0140, 925-209-8290.

For more information or tickets, call 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com or www.facebook.com/ brentwoodcraftbeerfestival.

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randon Freel and Jessica Walsh travel all over the West Coast looking for the

best craft beers.

Why? Because craft breweries are fueling a flavor revolution, producing an estimated 24.5 million barrels of beer in 2015, which earmarked an astounding 12 percent market share of the overall beer industry.

From local pubs to cigar shops and baseball stadiums, craft beers have taken over taps across America. Freel and Walsh want to find the most exquisite craft beer and bring it back to Imperiale Beer Cafe, their craft-beer-forward bar and bottle shop in Brentwood. The cafe has 18 rotating taps of imported and domestic beer,

ON THE COVER: Clockwise from left: Bartender Jason Lay, Imperiale owners Brandon Freel and Jessica Walsh and bartender Nicole Colbert, welcome customers to the Imperiale Beer Cafe, where guests can choose from 18 rotating taps of craft beer and rare, hard to find bottles of beer.

as well as bottled beer from all over the world, which can be served in-house or taken to go.

While there are many opportunities to try craft beer, finding a bar that is knowledgeable about how to properly serve the beer can make the experience even more enjoyable.

“We’re true fans of beer,” said Freel.

“We want to bring variety and knowledge of the best beer to the East Bay and serve it correctly to enhance the full flavor and aroma.”

To do that, Freel and Walsh visit small to mid-sized breweries that do self-distribution. According to Freel, breweries are constantly coming up with new hops and beer flavors to meet the growing demand for fuller flavored products.

Sour beers, a tradition in Belgium and France, have become a current trend with craft beers. Freel and Walsh’s search for a unique sour beer led them to The Good Beer Company in Santa Ana, where they tried the Perfect Flower, an ale they brought back to the cafe.

“It’s a dry, hop-infused ale with hibiscus that almost tastes like tea,” said Freel.

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Bartender Nicole Colbert pulls back on one of the cafe’s beer taps. The popular new cafe offers one of the best craft beer selections in East County.

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earching for a good place to grab a glass of your favorite craft beer? There’s no need to go very far; plenty of local places are dedicated to bringing great craft beer right to you. There’s a place for every taste right here in town!

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse This spacious restaurant, located in the Streets of Brentwood, boasts a full bar featuring 50 rotating taps, 30 of which are dedicated to craft beers, including BJ’s own awardwinning brews. With local ingredients for their menu items and a family-friendly atmosphere, BJ’s is a community-driven place that feels welcoming from the moment you step through the door.

Extreme Pizza Located in Brentwood, Extreme Pizza is the place for anybody who loves beer and pizza. Every week, there’s Thirsty Thursday, where four of the 10 taps on site are taken over by a brewery to showcase its best beers. The atmosphere is laid back, yet the extreme sports decor and four televisions broadcasting various games are enough to get the adrenaline pumping. Look for specialty pizzas ranging from vegan to gluten free to accommodate all diets.

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Located on 1st Street in Brentwood, you’ll find plenty of wines to love here with more than 30 varieties to sip and savor in an environment that is decidedly upscale and welcoming. But this wine boutique also has a nice mix of beers on tap and 12 varieties in the bottle. This popular hangout also features an eclectic mix of live music on the weekends. Co. Co. Wine is available for meetings and private events.

Crown and Crow A self-described artisanal

craft-cocktail bar in downtown Brentwood, Crown and Crow prides itself on quality ingredients and locality. Many of the featured beers hail from local breweries, although the owners have been known to hit the road in search of exciting new beers unavailable in this area. The full bar exudes a quiet aura, where the goal is for people to be able to stop in and enjoy themselves, whether it be in the bar or outside in the courtyard near the fountain.

Coming soon will be a small pub menu, but outside food is welcome as well. Their bloody Marys are No.1 on Yelp!

The Game This popular locale, on Oak Street in Brentwood, may have 11 tap handles and a variety of bottled beer and wine, but the sense of community is what makes it really stand out. Between the nine televisions hang memorabilia related to local sports. Whether it’s the high school softball team or a nearby professional team, such as the San Francisco Giants or San Jose Sharks, there is something to represent them on the walls of The Game.

The owner has made it his goal to keep The Game a family-oriented place to get a good slice of pizza while watching a game. The restaurant features arcade games, a party room and a fresh salad bar.

Imperiale Beer Café One of the best new places to grab a beer in Brentwood. The cafe’s chalkboard wall and countertop made of bottle caps immediately establish it as a place unlike any other. Its atmosphere is relaxed; patrons play board games and drink beer from one of 18 rotating taps or rare and hard-to-find bottles owner Brandon Freel prides himself on stocking. In fact, Freel often travels out of town, seeking the best beers that are typically not found in the Bay Area. A full calendar of events ensures there’s always a reason to come back.

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Billed as an east-coast-style pub, a better description might be to call it Brentwood’s very own Cheers.

Norm and Cliff would not look out of place sidled up at the bar, watching one of the five big-screen TVs. The bar features 11 taps of craft and domestic beers, in addition to a variety of wine and spirits and a menu featuring what one customer called the best nachos he’d ever tasted. Arcade games, a pool table, jukebox and outside area complete with fountain make this the type of place where you’d like everybody to know your name.

This bar has two locations in East County – one in Brentwood and one in Antioch. The Brentwood location features 29 tap handles in its full bar, while the Antioch location has 10 of its own. Both pride themselves on keeping their craft beer selection local, featuring breweries as nearby as San Leandro and Pittsburg. Both locations are a mecca for sports fans, with 20 televisions in Brentwood and 34 in Antioch – all tuned in to a variety of games. The list of sports being shown at any given moment is expansive. Fans of good food won’t be disappointed with their delicious, new, homemade menu items.

This Oakley restaurant feels like your friendly, small-town diner.

Its full bar features eight taps of domestic and craft beer, and the first Thursday of every month has been deemed Pint Night, with specials on pints of beer. The cuisine is American, with an exciting new menu coming Sept. 5.

Although Monday is football night, the owners insist that the most fun to be had is Family Feud Night on Tuesdays, when the popular game show is replicated in the restaurant.

Even people who didn’t come in to play can’t help but join in.

Sand Creek Pub Look for this new spot to come to Brentwood very soon. The owner hopes to see it flourish as a familyfriendly spot for hanging out and having a good time. Once open, it will feature a full kitchen and a bar that serves beer and wine. The 20 taps will have a variety of beers, from domestics to stouts and IPA to sours.

The menu is unlike any other and will specialize in crepes, salads and panini.

Three 55-inch televisions have been installed, and the owner’s experience working in the movie-theater business has inspired him to broadcast largerthan-life NFL games using a projector. Look for this new addition to the community scene later this year.

UnWined Located in Discovery Bay, this quaint, neighborhood wine bar boasts a decidedly casual vibe. Six rotating taps of craft beer are available, with frequent Tap Takeovers – when a specific brewery features its beers exclusively to introduce them to a wider audience. Cheese lovers will enjoy the menu, which specializes in cheese platters, grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese.

More than 20 wines are available, and a full calendar of events includes Farmers Market Night on Thursdays; live music during the week; and frequent paint nights for patrons to paint along with an instructor while sipping their favorite wine or beer.

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Vine + Grain This is another one of the new, exciting places to open in the Streets of Brentwood. The owners describe its casual ambience as having an approachable elegance, with open seating and a large, outdoor patio. Featuring 35 wines, a menu of small bites and 12 rotating taps of craft beer, Vine + Grain is no stranger to variety. The bar will be celebrating its first anniversary on Sept. 17, with a party featuring a DJ and specials all day.

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Understanding craft brew vs. microbrew JAKE MENEZ

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mong beer lovers, one of the most confusing debates is the difference between craft

brew and microbrew.

Do these terms have different meanings, or can they be used interchangeably to mean the same thing? The answer to both is yes.

Founded in 1978, the Brewer’s

Association was founded to create a unifying governing body for brewing that regulates technique while promoting the love of beer. The association defines a craft brewery as small, independent and traditional.

A craft brewery produces fewer than 6 million barrels of beer annually. Additionally, less than 25 percent of the company may be owned by an industry member that is not a craft brewery itself; in other words, Budweiser, Coors or any other massproducing brewery. As for technique used to create a craft brew, the association maintains that the majority of the ingredients put into the beer must be either traditional or innovative in nature. Flavored malt beverages like Smirnoff Ice and wine coolers are not considered beer.

A microbrew is a beer produced by a microbrewery, which is as one that

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produces fewer than 15,000 barrels of beer annually. Like a craft brewery, a microbrewery must use innovative and traditional ingredients, and less than a 25 percent stake may be owned by a major industry player.

“The way they define these things is kind of complicated,” said local beer enthusiast Brian Roberts.

Roberts should know – he works for a company that is responsible for ensuring stores carry the finest craft beers and microbrews.

“It doesn’t really matter what you call them, as long as they’re good beers,” he said.

Keeping this in mind, it can be said that all microbrews are considered to be craft beers, but not all craft beers are microbrews. It all comes down to the amount of beer produced annually.

In this regard, there is a subtle difference between the two terms. However, during the beer boom in the 1990s, when these types of small, independently owned breweries found their footing among the giants such as Budweiser and Coors, most of the breweries were producing fewer than 15,000 barrels annually and were considered to be microbrews. As time went on and some of these breweries, such as Sierra Nevada, expanded and outgrew the microbrew label, the name stuck because it’s what they’d been called for so long.

For this reason, many restaurant menus and casual beer drinkers who grew to love beer in this era will still refer to one from any brewery smaller than Coors as a microbrew. The generally accepted term used by those in the know is craft beer, because it encompasses both.

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that pours bright, light orange; Marine Layer Hefeweizen, a hazy golden beer with flavors of banana and clove; and In the Curl IIPA, something all true hop lovers will enjoy.

Regardless of the beer ordered, Imperiale Beer Cafe makes sure it is served the way it should be. According to Freel, who is studying to become a certified cicerone, frosted glasses aren’t cool.

“Frozen glasses result in ice crystals that water down your beer,” said Freel.

Glassware for beer is also important.

“The shape of a glass can promote a healthy foam head that enhances flavors and aromas,” said Freel.

The combination of finding the best beer and serving it to customers in a way that enhances the experience has attracted a loyal following for the beer cafe.

“Imperiale Beer Cafe’s beer selection is top notch,” said Brentwood resident Tony Belo, who has been drinking craft beers for more than 15 years and searches for the most sought-after beers. “Brandon and Jessica work extremely hard to make

sure that they have beers on tap that most people haven’t heard of or have always wanted to try, but didn’t want to travel 500 miles to get,” added Belo. “They cater to all palates.”

Another loyal customer, Clayton Peddy of Antioch, has tried 98 different beers at Imperiale and compares the experience to visiting a winery.

“Brandon is not only knowledgeable about how the beers were made, but also about the breweries themselves,” said Peddy. “Talking about the intricacies of each beer makes going to Imperiale an actual experience, similar to that which you’d have in the tasting room of a winery.”

While Freel and Walsh continue to hit the road in search of the perfect brew, their customers’ palates and knowledge will continue to grow.

Imperiale Beer Cafe is located at 2411 Empire Ave., Suite 101, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-240-9057 or visit www.facebook.com/imperialebeercafe or www.imperialebeercafe.com.

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or the past 25 years, members of the Delta Brewing Club have gotten

together to drink and admire a variety of craft beers.

Members may come and go, but one thing that remains unwavering is their shared love of good brews.

Founded in 1991, the Delta Brewing Club has established itself as a social club for beer lovers all over the Bay Area. Although its fifteen members are based primarily in Brentwood, some of the club’s members come from as far away as Richmond and El Cerrito to get together to discuss their passion at meetings taking place at EJ Phaire’s Brewery in Pittsburg. Sultana Charania, a member for the past six years, describes the group as an active social club.

“We have a strong focus on teaching the community about the art of home brewing,” said Charania.

The venue for their next home brewing demonstration is set for Brentwood’s third-annual Craft Beer Festival, where the club will showcase how easy it is to brew one’s own beers.

“By teaching others, we hope to expand the craft and encourage others to try having fun brewing some beer of their own,” said Charania.

Fred Nelson, a member of the club for nearly 10 years, is equally enthusiastic. Nelson is in charge of the work behind the scenes, maintaining

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Founded in 1991, members of the Delta Brewing Club, above, have established themselves as a social club for beer lovers. the club’s website and newsletter. He hopes to establish a mailing list at the Brentwood Craft Beer Festival to keep like-minded beer lovers in the loop.

“What am I looking forward to the most this year?” asked Nelson.

“Meeting different brewers, trying good new beers, seeing old friends and showing new faces how to brew. But most of all, the brewing contest.”

The brewing contest is a friendly competition held at the festival, during

which local beer gurus compete to create the best-tasting beer. This year, the Delta Brewing Club will put its skills

to the test by bringing three different beers to the competition.

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Craft Beer Festival Sat. Sept. 17 from 1-5 pm in the

Brentwood Community Center 35 Oak Street

Sample locally made, artisan craft brews from 20 breweries with over 40 different beers to sample!

Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door • Designated Driver only $5

• Paired food menu available for purchase • Outdoor Beer Garden • Home Brewing Demo • Home Brewing Contest • Photo Selfie Station • Music by DLP Entertainment Limited Capacity. Cash Only Raffle, Food, T-shirts and Tickets, if available.

For more info, call the Chamber at (925) 634-3344 To order tickets go to BrentwoodChamber.com

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