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September 20, 2019

Fall Home Honoring 30 years of service And Garden

by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer

Jan Page knows what it is like to live with cancer. At 45 years old, she was diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer, and her personal identity — as teacher, wife and mother — changed. She couldn’t return to teaching.

Complications from her juvenile diabetes made her very ill, and chemotherapy made her lose a lot of her hearing.

“My life changed, because I loved being a teacher,” Page said. “I didn’t know who I was anymore.”

In 2003, 15 years after Page’s diagnosis, Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection (KCC) was born through the Byron United Methodist Church (BUMC). Named for “life’s

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rian Helmick, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District fire chief, left, recognized Battalion Chief Jeff Burris for his 30 years of service to the district during a fire board meeting in Brentwood, Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Burris got his start with the Byron Fire District in Sept. 1988.

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Opponents clash over ballot language

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The hotly contested debate over the proposed urban limit line expansion initiative in Brentwood recently took another twist.

A judge required that an opposition group’s school funding argument be amended prior to appearing in the official voter information guide, sample ballot and all other election materials, after it was challenged by one of the measure’s proponents and ruled to be false and misleading.

Superior Court Judge Steven K. Austin indicated in a court order that the statement “school funding is allocated based on student attendance, so homes without students do not create any ongoing school revenue” was

“ Brentwood’s state-mandated LCFF funding formula is based on school attendance.

Homes without students won’t help with that.

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Amended ballot statement false and misleading. The statement will now be amended to read, “Brentwood’s state-mandated LCFF funding formula is based on school attendance.

Homes without students won’t help with that.”

LCFF refers to Local Control Funding Formula, the state’s school funding formula, enacted in 2013.

The required change came after Bob Nunn, a member of the development group behind Mea-

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The court order indicates that the original statement is false and misleading, but it does not expand on that analysis.

“It’s a nuance, but it’s a gigantic nuance, because basically the statement they were making was that this development doesn’t create any ongoing, new revenue, which is absolutely, completely

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The proposed measure — spearheaded by a group of local developers, including longtime Brentwood farmer and developer Ron Nunn — would move the mark at which urban development must stop, clearing the way for a proposed 815-acre project of up to 2,400 residential units (at least 80% age-restricted, active adult-specific), with other elements, situated north of Balfour Road, east of Deer Valley Road and west of the Shadow Lakes and Brentwood Hills neighborsee Ballot page 26A

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Discovery Bay woman killed in weekend boating accident

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

The San Joaquin County Sheriff ’s Office (SJCSO) reported that Kelly Blake, a 24-year-old resident of Discovery Bay, was killed in a boating accident Saturday night, Sept. 14 in San Joaquin County.

According to Deputy Andrea Lopez, public information officer for the SJCSO, an accident involving two boats occurred near Ski Beach on the Middle River, and was reported around 7:15 p.m. When SJCSO deputies arrived on the scene, they found five injured parties in addition to Blake. The injured victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

The incident was initially reported as a hit-and-run accident with one of the boats involved fleeing the scene.

However, the operator of the boat that left the scene, contacted the sheriff ’s office and said he was seeking medical attention for two of his passengers.

Those passengers were treated at a hospital in Contra Costa County. The second boat involved was disabled by the accident, and was removed from the water on Sunday.

Lopez said that the investigation into the accident is ongoing, and at this time, little is known about the circumstances under which it occurred.

Ski Beach is a popular boating destination and is located about four miles east of Discovery Bay. Lopez reminds all boaters to follow safe boating practices, and asks that anyone

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Students sought for military academies Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, nominates exceptional students each year from the 9th congressional district for appointment to the U.S. Military, Naval, Merchant Marine and Air Force academies.

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East County exploring more transport options Contra Costa County transportation leaders recently received a state grant to evaluate additional transit options between Antioch and Brentwood.

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) will use the $755,000 from the California Department of Transportation to craft a document that guides eventual “fast, frequent, high-capacity transit connections” that tie into existing services like Tri Delta Transit and the Antioch BART Station.

“We are trying to think ahead,” said CCTA Executive Director Randell Iwasaki. “What I think East County wants is sustainable transit service that will give the public options.”

The two-year study that’s slated to commence in October is also expected to explore improved future connections to Capitol Corridor and ACE rail services, along with future ferry service between Antioch and Martinez.

“Now that Highway 4 has been modernized to improve access to Eastern Contra Costa, I am pleased that we were successful in obtaining these funds to plan for a future that provides more transportation options to support economic growth and mobility for our residents,” said California Assemblymember Jim Frazier in a press release.

Leaders envision that an intermodal transit center will one day be built near the intersection of the multi-use Mokelumne Trail and State Highway 4 in Brentwood, in-

cluding a range of potential transportation options, including BART with associated bus rapid transit service; bike share programs; and scooters and on-demand shuttles, near a mixed-use development blending highdensity housing with retail options and restaurants around the transit centers.

CCTA officials said the study should yield cost estimates for endeavors such as an eBART extension between Antioch and Brentwood or rapid-transit bus project, associated vehicle prices of each and financial estimates for ongoing operations of both.

It could also help officials flesh out the specifics for other associated projects, such as a pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing near the Mokelumne Trail at Highway 4.

“We are trying to make sure we have a comprehensive look at the options,” said Iwasaki. “That is what the study will do, and we’ll make sure we do it right the first time.”

Officials noted that current Highway

“ We are trying to make sure we have a comprehensive look at the options. That is what the study will do, and we’ll make sure we do it right the first time.

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Randell Iwasaki executive director Contra Costa Transportation Authority 4 medians are wide enough to accommodate an eBART extension from Antioch to Brentwood. But that project is expected to cost a great deal more than other options, such as an expanded bus system.

No firm timeline for the development of the options has been established, CCTA officials said.

“There will be recommendations with different costs, and based on the money that is available at the time, and what the public is asking for at the time, and what the studies show, we’ll try to select the most appropriate technology to get you from Antioch to Brentwood,” said Matt Kelly, a CCTA associate transportation planner.

The study is also expected to involve an integration study ensuring future transportation options’ arrival and departure times will be generally aligned, to cut down on wait times for passengers.

CCTA officials plan to develop the study’s official scope of work soon, before choosing an outside consultant to carry it out. The designated consultant will then need to be approved by the full CCTA board before work on the study can begin.

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County animal services discounts adoptions Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is offering reduced cost adoptions for dogs and cats through Monday, Sept. 30, to help find homes for the hundreds of animals at the county’s shelters.

The adoption fee for dogs over 25 pounds and black or partially black cats or kittens will be $20. Interested adopters can take advantage by visiting CCAS adoption centers at 4800 Imhoff Place in Martinez or 910 San Pablo Ave. in Pinole.

The reduced fee includes the cost of adoption, spay or neuter surgery, microchip and vaccinations. It does not include licensing or any refundable deposits that may be required for spay or neuter surgery.

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Local advocate helps trauma survivors

by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer

Janice Gomes has been an advocate for trauma survivors of all ages for more than 20 years. The Discovery Bay resident became a crisis intervention counselor after her then-4-year-old daughter was molested by a 58-year-old male neighbor, who she said also confessed to abusing 11 other boys and girls in the neighborhood.

“Things had to change,” Gomes said.

She said she first took the policing route, taking modules with the Antioch Police Department and Los Medanos College, simply trying to expand her education. She wanted to learn more about crime, criminals and their reasoning behind why they target the people they do.

But she also wanted to support the survivors of those crimes — the survivors

of trauma.

“There isn’t always an avenue to go talk about your trauma,” Gomes said. “Some people don’t want to talk about it or they’ll say, ‘I had trauma, and how can you help me without me going into my trauma?’ Other people wear it like it’s clothing every single day.”

She founded a nonprofit organization, National Community Empowerment Programs, that has evolved through the years as her education has grown and expanded. Her goal with supporting survivors, she says, is to meet people where they are.

Gomes is leading a group at Brentwood Elementary School — her current attendees are all women, ranging from 20 to 75 years old — about surviving trauma. The group is powerful because the women, while their stories may be different, are learning they’re not alone.

She said it is often difficult for people

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Janice Gomes, founder, National Community Empowerment Programs going through trauma to lean on their friends, because they don’t know how to react or relate if they haven’t been there.

“It’s not your place to change them and mold them and heal them,” she said. “It’s your

place to help them get into a comfort zone where they recognize, ‘Oh, this feels better.’”

Gomes recognizes that people heal at different paces, and some people only come to her group once or twice, or some come every week, but don’t want to share about themselves — and that’s okay. But the majority of them say it is helpful in some way.

“I never say ‘don’t cry,’” Gomes said. “I will never tell you it’s going to be better. I will tell you it’s going to be different. And today’s going be different than yesterday. So don’t be fearful about it.”

NCEP’s support group takes place Monday nights at Brentwood Elementary from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It’s a 13-week group, and there are 11 weeks remaining. Anyone is welcome, and there’s no cost to attend.

For more information about NCEP, email Janice Gomes at safetyprograms@ comcast.net.

State offers property owners relief from illegal dumping

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Agriculturally zoned property owners besieged by illegal dumping on their land have long had a free resource to clean up and prevent the messes. Now, the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is leading the charge to put the little-known program to greater use.

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tion will grant agriculturally zoned property owners up to $50,000 in free funds to clean up unlawfully discarded items on their land, and implement measures to deter the behavior.

“This program was enacted in statute in 1997 and has been available since,” said Stephanie L. Becker, a grant manager for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.

Three agriculturally zoned property owners in Knightsen, Antioch and Port Cos-

ta, have successfully secured grants since Contra Costa Resource Conservation district officials, in 2017, stumbled upon the previously unknown, 22-year-old program, and several more county landowners are in the application process.

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery administers the program, which offers up to $200,000 annually to all Contra Costa properties combined (max. $50,000 per site) and up to $1.5 million

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Keeping up to date on your driver’s license My first driver’s license was a small piece of heavy paper without my photo, or any other picture for that matter.

I still have that license for some reason, and I look at it occasionally and think, how did Senior they really know it orner was me? Since that time, I have had to renew my license every five years, hoping I would not have to take any tests or wait in long and exasperating lines. Was I in the Marla F group or the B? Luckhardt Would I take a decent photo?

Every California license expires on your birthday five years after it’s issued. You can renew your license up to six months before expiration and up to two months after it’s expired, but you cannot drive while it is past the renewal date. About two months prior to the expiration, you should receive a renewal notice in the mail from the California DMV. For an expired license, you can still renew online, in person or by mail. There are no late fees.

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They will direct you to a computer that goes pretty quickly, and if you don’t answer in time it will go to the next question and count the one you didn’t have time to answer as incorrect.

I get very nervous at any test, but the timed ones really put me into orbit.

I was told you can ask to have a written test in lieu of the computerized version, which I recommend.

For those under the age of 70 at the time of renewal, you can do so online, by mail or by phone if your driver license is expiring within 60 days; you will not be 70 years old or older when your current license expires; you are not currently on any type of driving probation or suspension; there are no violations on any written promise to appear in court within the past two years; you have not already received two consecutive fiveyear extensions by mail; and you do not have a license from more than one state or jurisdiction.

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The newest twist on driver’s licenses is the Real ID option. The operative word is ‘option,’ at this point. If you have a valid passport and don’t rely on your driver’s license to board an airplane, you are not mandated to get the Real ID. This may be different in the future, so keep your ears and eyes open to possible changes.

If you want to continue to use a U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, military ID or any other federally accepted identification to travel by air, you do not need to get a REAL ID. However, it is recommended.

If you do have to go to the DMV, make an appointment. It does not guarantee you will get right in, but it helps. Waiting is not in my wheelhouse, and sitting for hours while I wait not so patiently for my letter and number can be annoying, to say the least. I try to amuse myself by chatting with others who are also thrilled to spend a good deal of their day there.

Check your expiration year, since the day is always on your birthday.

Give yourself plenty of time to renew within those last months. I just hope they let me keep the picture I have now, by the way!

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a busy street. Let’s say there are 15 homes that meet their needs on courts. Can you blame them for only looking at the homes on courts first? Buyers can only look at so many homes, so they are going to “cherry pick” the best ones that meet their requirements to go see. Only if none of those homes work for them will they expand their search to consider others.

So in a slowing market, homes with some kind of unchangeable negative aspect to them will need to be priced extremely well in order to entice a buyer to compromise.

You have to ask yourself the question, “What would cause a buyer to buy a home despite the fact that there is something about it that the buyer doesn’t like, and can’t change?” The answer is, “If it’s a good enough of a ‘deal.’”

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Applicants may also apply for dump fee reimbursement only if they’d rather complete the work themselves.

Prospective grantees usually hear back within about two months if their submission has been accepted. Awardees have at least two years to use the funds.

“I just want to get the word out about this program because it costs the farmers nothing,” said Weise, noting that he’s run across all sorts of unique pieces of garbage, including Ford Model A vehicle tires and 1970 holiday-series Coors beer cans.

The next round of applications are due on Nov. 7. Interested landowners should contact Weise as soon as possible at 925-6904145, or email bweise@ccrcd.org.

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A negative aspect to a house is something that will keep a buyer from buying the house, even if everything else is in line with their needs and desires. For example, if a house backs up to a railroad tracks, or fronts onto a busy street. These are things that can’t be changed, like paint and carpet can. If a buyer buys a home with one or more of these items, these are things that they are going to deal with for as long as they own the property.

In a “hot” market, where there are more buyers than sellers, these negative aspects will cause a home to sell for slightly less than a home without them. With not much for sale, and prices rising, buyers are willing to compromise to get into a home, any home.

When the market slows, these negative aspects become a BIG problem, and the impact on price becomes even greater. When there are plenty of homes for the buyers to choose from, they become increasingly picky. Let’s take a buyer who would prefer a court location over a home that fronts to

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conservationist at the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, a non-regulatory special district of the state that assists farmers, ranchers, creek and watershed groups with soil and water issues on their property.

Antioch and Knightsen grape growers, the second and third applicants, found similar success, securing a combined $31,000 to rid the Antioch property of illegally dumped household waste and a car engine. In Knightsen, they were able to remove 28 tires, illegally dumped soil and construction waste.

“I have heard from some people this program is too good to be true; it can’t possibly be real,” said Weise. “But it is.” Aside from cleanup, the funds may also be used to implement dumping-preventive measures, such as gates, fences, signage, lights or cameras.

Landowners may also apply to reimburse themselves for past self-funded garbage removal, provided they still have proper documentation, such as receipts and photos of the past problem.

“We ultimately want to keep these farms and ranches clean,” Weise said. “The last thing we want is tires, appliances, car parts, or whatever slowly breaking down into the soil.

If we can get that off the land and into the proper place, that way it is ultimately out of the creek, out of the bay, out of the Delta.”

Landowners whose property is zoned for agriculture and is the site of illegally dumped items are eligible to submit grant applications, which can be submitted in August, November and February.

Weise can assist prospective applicants free of charge. He said the application pro-

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For years, Oakley resident Bob-O Phillips has brought his personal brand of comedy to downtown Brentwood. Best known for producing comedy shows and events at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, Tommy T’s Comedy Club and Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, Phillips has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy — including George Lopez, Tommy Davidson, Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, D.L. Hughley and more.

Now, Phillips is working to expand the area’s diversity of comedy options, starting Thursday, Sept. 26, with his first open mic event at Cap’s in downtown Brentwood. Working to inspire aspiring comedians to test their talents – while receiving feedback from Phillips and various other comedians attending the workshop-style evening – Phillips plans to bring comedy clubs, and the art form itself, to East County.

“There are no big venues here, no real comedy clubs, and I want to start changing that,” said Phillips, 71. “I want

to create a comedy hangout.”

To that end, Phillips will be hosting the weekly event, encouraging first-time comedians to try their hands at stand-up.

Well-known performers will also take the stage to entertain the audience and provide feedback to the novices. The weekly Thursday evening event begins at 8:30 p.m., and admission is $5.

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Liberty High School’s Playmakers Drama Club won three royalty-free performances of a high school edited version of “Chicago: The Musical” through the nationwide Razzle Dazzle contest.

Samuel French Licensing Company, Playbill and Right On Cue Services took applications from youth drama clubs across the U.S., and Liberty was one of 10 high schools to win. Playmakers members had to submit a video and an essay answering the question, “How do you ‘razzle dazzle’ your community?”

Liberty was the only California school and one of only three schools west of the Mississippi to be named a winner.

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Phillips left Vietnam a decorated officer, awarded two Bronze Stars, an Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, paratrooper wings and a Medal of Valor.

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which was where he met his wife Stacy, to whom he’s been married for over 25 years.

“He is such a colorful, talented and genuine person with a very big heart,” said Elaine Karadais, owner of Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill in a recent Press interview.

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Buying or renting a house is very different from creating a home.

When a house becomes a home, it’s because we added our heart and soul to where we live. It’s the personal touches that make those who enter feel welcome, feel like family.

Those who have come to East Contra Costa County and, more specifically, Brentwood, will in due time feel how Nancy Smith Torres made this city a welcoming home.

One would think she has always been here. With her involvement in special needs programs, her passion for local theatre and music and, currently, her hours of commitment to Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, you’d reasonably assume Brentwood was always her home.

In fact, Torres moved from Kansas to California in 1972, and she’s as passionate about everything she does as the “Wizard of Oz’s” Dorothy — it must be something about Kansas.

Her story is classically American: parents surviving the Dust Bowl of the Midwest, trying to make a living. Her father was a traveling shoe salesman, serving in the Marine Corps when his country needed him, and her mom worked as a bookkeeper. It was a matriarchal family, with her dad gone most of the time.

TORRES Torres’ mom — a model of a strong woman raising four children — later told her she could do anything. Though typical of pre-1970s parenting, recognition for her successes was not part of Torres’ upbringing. Compliments were not a requirement of parenting, but her parents did give her confidence, a love of music and the support to get a college degree — something less common for women in the 1960s.

“My dad had an incredible voice,” she said. “There was always music —

Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Music came easy for me.”

Torres is blessed to have her own beautiful voice, along with her talents and love for theatre. Though she has given to our area in many ways, her passion for the arts has been one of her biggest gifts to East Contra Costa County.

Along with other community members’ talents, Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is flourishing. She is now the fundraising committee chairperson.

“Theatre has made me realize that you never know the impact you have on people,” she said. “At this point in my life, I love to provide youth performers opportunities to shine on stage.”

Torres is a tapestry of all the strong people — especially women — who have affected her, allowing her to give back to others. Attending Kansas State University, Manhattan, is part of that quilt.

“I pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma, a sorority of really smart women who were socially involved in the politics and rights of women in the ‘60s,” she said.

In her 40-year career working with special needs children, Nancy realized her calling. She first worked for the county as a speech therapist in Brentwood. Later, she did early intervention therapy with preschool students in special education. She worked with families in their homes developing home-based activities, but it was

Bill Bristow who knew of her love for theater and encouraged her to direct an after-school theater program.

She continued striving and growing in her talents. Eventually, she became the coordinator of special education in the Oakley School District. From there she went on to direct special education services for Liberty Union School District. She mentored and brought in programs the district still incorporates into its special education services.

She still utilizes her years of experience in special needs education, now in a consulting capacity, and focuses on projects that give her joy “I want my children to know I did it all with no regrets,” she said.

That includes her work in theatre and music, involvement with her church, inspiring others to find God through music and volunteering with Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection, an organization supporting those suffering from cancer.

Torres sees herself as fortunate to have a husband who understands her commitments and love for all of this.

Between her husband, John, and her wonderful family, she’s able to strive and realize all these dreams.

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The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity.

ANTIOCH August 25, 7:37 p.m. A woman called from the 2700 block of Hillcrest Avenue to report there was something wrong with her baby.

August 26, 11:12 a.m. Authorities received a report that a man in a green Volvo intentionally ran a woman over at a gas station on the 3300 block of Deer Valley Road. The reporting person said the woman required medical attention.

August 26, 9:27 p.m. A man with a mask and a gun went into a business on the 1100 block of Sycamore Drive and robbed it, then left on foot toward Contra Loma Boulevard.

August 26, 9:44 p.m. A person called from the 1100 block of East 18th Street to say they were robbed at gunpoint.

August 26, 10:38 p.m. A man called to report that he saw someone in his mother’s garage.

The suspect tried to pull his mother’s necklace off her neck. The reporting person said his mother was uninjured, and they were both inside the house. They didn’t know if the suspect was gone.

August 27, 3:30 p.m. Authorities received a report that a man and woman were fighting inside a store on the 2800 block of Delta Fair Boulevard.

August 27, 6:12 p.m. A woman was injured at the Quick Stop on Lone Tree Way when she was struck by a tool on the side of her head.

August 27, 7:09 p.m. A person called to report that their apartment on the 2400 block of Sunset Drive had been broken into.

August 27, 11:48 p.m. Authorities received a report of several gunshots and a man yelling. The reporting person said they were sure someone had been shot, and also thought someone was laying in the street or on the sidewalk. This report came from the 500 block of West 6th Street.

August 28, 1:22 a.m. A person called to report that a subject had taken a swing at their brother when he asked the subject to keep it down.

This occurred at a bar on the 3700 block of Lone Tree Way. Dispatch tried to ask further questions, but the call was disconnected.

August 28, 11:56 a.m. A woman told authorities that she arrived at her home on the 5100 block of Tehachapi Way to find her door open and her belongings rifled through.

BRENTWOOD August 31, 1:22 a.m. An accident with unknown injuries occurred at the intersection of Roundhill and Presidio Drives. Two vehicles were involved, and airbags were deployed.

August 31, 8:10 a.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Meadow Brook Drive. The back window of the vehicle was shattered, and items were missing from the car.

August 31, 8:38 a.m. An employee called from a business on Balfour Road to report that two men in their 20s or 30s were in the store, loading up shopping carts with expensive items. The reporting person believed the

men were going to steal the items.

August 31, 11:35 a.m. Burglary from a vehicle occurred on Ethan Allen Drive. The passenger side window of the car was shattered, and a backpack was taken.

August 31, 12:16 p.m. A person called to report that they had video surveillance of petty theft that had occurred the previous day.

August 31, 5:06 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on Pippo Avenue. An unknown person had taken money out of the reporting person’s bank account, and the withdrawals were made in the San Jose area.

August 31, 6:54 p.m. A physical fight was reported on Sand Creek Road.

August 31, 8: 30 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Elkins Way. There was officer-initiated activity and an adult arrest was made.

September 1, 12:41 a.m. Officer initiated activity occurred on Wilbur Avenue.

September 1, 1:34 a.m. A physical fight with no weapons occurred on First Street between 10 subjects.

September 1, 10:09 a.m. A person called to report that their 2005 white GMC caught a bullet on Minnesota Avenue a few nights ago.

September 1, 12:31 p.m. A subject wanted on a warrant was taken at Brentwood Police Department and transported to San Joaquin County.

September 1, 1:06 p.m. A person called to report trespassing on Sand Creek Road.

September 1, 1:06 p.m. A woman called to report a disturbance of the peace on Sand Creek Road. She said her ex-boyfriend took her phone and drove off in a gray Honda Civic, almost hitting her.

OAKLEY August 25, 11:05 a.m. A ticket was written for a moving violation in the Les Schwab parking lot.

August 25, 11:35 a.m. A 911 hang up call was traced to the 100 block of West Home Street.

August 25, 12:10 p.m. A case of battery was reported at the Round Table.

August 25, 12:54 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Vintage Elementary School.

August 25, 2:51 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped at the intersection of Main Street and Norcross Lane.

August 25, 4:05 p.m. Reckless driving was reported at the intersection of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue.

August 26, 9:06 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 2300 block of El Monte Drive.

August 26, 9:32 a.m. Reckless driving was reported at the intersection of East Cypress Road and Main Street.

August 26, 9:45 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped on the 3000 block of Main Street.

August 26, 10:19 a.m. Authorities received a report that a subject was brandishing a weapon near Cypress road and Main Street.

August 26, 11:28 a.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the intersection of East Cypress Road and Main Street.

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What is the real story on Measure L?

Editor: Every week, we are seeing articles regarding the ballot Measure L. I am very opposed to this development and will be voting NO. I am hoping that someone with the skill set does investigating and reports out regarding all of the pros and cons and how they will impact our lives.

The city requested a report (9212) and we have yet to see any of that information in The Press. Someone should take one aspect each week and dig into the detail. For example, the 9212 states “the project is expected to generate approximately 14,970 daily vehicle trips, with approximately 750 morning peak hour and 1,360 evening peak hour trips, including the trip generating potential of the commercial uses on Balfour Road.” This is highly concerning and should be information that is communicated to the average voter.

Another issue is the finances. The builder touts MILLIONS of dollars in revenue but does not give details in regard to the expense to the city. Are we going to be in the black or will the millions still fall short in the coffers?

And lastly, people who speak on behalf of the campaign should be forthright in regard to their role in the campaign. I do not fault anyone who tries to make a living, but when you are working on a campaign, you should tell people your opinion is dictated as a paid spokesperson and not only as a resident.

I personally have no financial benefit either way and have been more than happy to volunteer. I am working towards a safe place for us and future generations.

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Just watch the news, Art Main

Editor: First of all, every democrat candidate has said they are for open borders and are for paid medical for illegal aliens. All you had to do is watch the two debates on CNN or MSNBC; that’s a fact. Need more, watch Fox. People that are seeking asylum legally do not cross two or three countries and enter our country illegally. They go to the first country they come to or even the country they live in. I believe we have embassies in most countries.

You say, by law, illegal immigrants are banned from getting aid. Congress just passed to give $4 billion to help the crisis at the border to help take care of the illegals while they are being held in the detention centers. Whose tax dollars are paying for this?

I just would like to know how these people, with just the clothes on their backs, walked thousands of miles, held for 20 days and released, most can’t speak English, give an address for their court hearing, which most don’t show up to, and are able to find work, get housing, and put their kids in school without any city and state aid. The $3 billion I’m told illegals contribute to taxes, I would like to know, did they fill out a form when they were hired that they were here illegally and would be paying taxes and into Social Security on a card that was fake so the government could figure out how much money they pay? Or is this your opinion?

As far as who is breaking the law, the sanctuary cities and states, they protect people here illegally, then they don’t even notify ICE that known criminals are being released that they might be looking for and let them go. So how many of our citizens and non-citizens have to be beaten up, robbed, raped or killed before this is stopped? Not until it affects the politicians who are responsible?

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released a report that 64% of federal arrests are non-citizens. And now Newsom just signed a law that a citizen does not have to help a police officer if they ask for your help. Who is that helping? The one who is breaking the laws. I believe in this country’s laws. So don’t come here illegally.

If you think this administration dehumanized people, then what did Obama do? Deported over 10,000 and had the detention centers built. If you’re concerned about human rights, I’m sure you don’t buy anything from China, who has the worst record for human rights atrocities.

By the way, the U.S. gives more aid than any other country and takes in more legal immigrants than any other country.

If you really want to know what the president has done, go to www.politifact. com/truth-o-meter/promises/trumpometer and www.thefederalistpapers.org/us/ trump.

Gerald Marshall Brentwood

Response to Measure L press release

Editor: Brentwood Alliance Against Measure L would like to inform the public what really happened after Bob Nunn sued our campaign over one rebuttal statement regarding school funding, the statements you’ll see in your official ballot pamphlet.

TBW Media’s press release states, a “judge orders change to Measure L rebuttal,” with quotes from Annette Beckstrand and Carlos Sanabria making the press release basically a ‘Yes on Measure L’ unpaid ad. Neither of these two were in the judge’s chambers Friday, Sept. 6, as was my team, and neither of them were involved in the stipulated agreement between Bob Nunn and the Brentwood Alliance Against Measure L signatories.

Therefore, this press release inaccurately reported what transpired, prompting me to write this piece.

On Thursday morning, Sept. 5, our five rebuttal argument signatories were served with legal papers to appear in Martinez Court the very next day, Friday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. The reason: a challenge to one ballot argument rebuttal statement we made about school funding in our official submission to the City of Brentwood City Clerk, Margaret Wimberly. You can imagine our shock and dismay in this action, but we sprang into action securing an exceptional election and ballot argument attorney, Stuart Flashman of Oakland.

Luckily, he was available and able to guide us in this unprecedented challenge.

Although our ballot argument was written in good faith, and to the best of our knowledge, based on meetings with both

school superintendents, our proponents chose to sue us over the language.

We have formulated our ballot arguments based on the 9212 report, the draft EIR, as well as the information in their 193-page initiative. Each side had many ballot arguments in our initial statements and in our rebuttals. We, too, thought many of their ballot statements were questionable, but we don’t have the money nor the legal team to make a case of it. We feel the next 60 days communicating the details of their 193page Measure L will speak for themselves.

This project is a bad, unnecessary deal for Brentwood. Here are the two statements, both initial and revised that will now be printed in the ballot pamphlet for your review. We’ll let you decide the difference, if any: Original: “School funding is allocated based on student attendance, so homes without students do not create any ongoing revenue.”

Revised and accepted by Bob Nunn ahead of court date: “Brentwood’s statemandated LCFF funding formula is based on school attendance. Homes without students won’t help with that.”

Contrary to their press release, Superior Court Judge Steven Austin made no ruling on Bob Nunn’s allegation that the rebuttal argument submitted by Brentwood Alliance Against Measure L was false or misleading. Nunn actually asked a paragraph of the rebuttal argument be deleted entirely. Instead, at Judge Austin’s insistence on Sept. 6, attorneys for Measure L’s supporters and opponents, working together all weekend, clarified the statement in the rebuttal argument and came up with a modified statement that was factually accurate and still reflected one of the many reasons that the Brentwood Alliance opposes the measure.

The two attorneys submitted a joint request that the judge have the elections office change the ballot argument accordingly, which he gladly signed.

Judge Austin signed the documents acknowledging the matter was resolved in his court; he made no ruling or decision on the ballot wording itself at all.

It’s only Bob Nunn who thought the statement was false and misleading.

While the developers who wrote Measure L claim it will provide millions of dollars to Brentwood schools, the fact is under the state’s mandated school funding formula (the so-called LCFF), Brentwood schools will get exactly the same amount of funding, regardless of whether the senior or common market housing is build in their project.

Either the money for schools comes from property taxes or it’s contributed by the state – it’s still the same amount of mandated money guaranteed to schools..

Kathy Griffin Brentwood

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Liberty Lions hold on to beat Monte Vista

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Brentwood’s Liberty High School football team may want to start passing out antacids to their fans along with their game tickets.

For the third time in four weeks, the reigning state champion Lions needed to orchestrate some late-game heroics to emerge victorious. This time, defensive lineman James McNorton tipped Monte Vista’s 36-yard attempt at a game-tying field goal, just enough for it to clank off the center of the crossbar, securing undefeated Liberty a 24-21 win on Sept. 13.

“I can’t do any more of these,” said Liberty head coach Ryan Partridge, referring to his team’s three close victories in the first four weeks of the season.

“The football gods are with us, in terms of other teams’ special teams not finishing.”

The missed field goal staved off what would have been an unfortunate stroke of bad luck for Lions running back Darrion Bartley (40 carries for 199 yards and a touchdown). Bartley shouldered Liberty’s offense all night before fumbling on his 40th touch — with 1:16 left in the contest — which Monte Vista’s defensive end Chip Menard recovered, setting up the game-tying field goal attempt, five plays later.

“I can’t really put that past me,” Bartley said of his fumble. “I called cramps, but that is not an excuse.

I need to go down and get what I can get.”

Nobody, however, was faulting Bartley after the game.

“He’s got so much heart and cares so much about this team,” Partridge said.

The Lions (4-0) have now won their last three games against Oakdale, Clayton Valley Charter and Monte Vista on late defensive stands, now with a blocked extra point in overtime, and McNorton’s apparent tip that altered Nathan Price’s 36-yard game-tying attempt with only eight seconds left for Monte Vista.

“Coach said right before the play, ‘James McNorton, Payton Zdroik: you need to throw your arms up,’” said McNorton. “It was the last play of the game; we are all tired out here. We just all wanted to seal the deal. They are a good team.”

Liberty needed plenty of second half magic to pull out the win over a quality Monte Vista squad (21), who led 14-10 at halftime, and were led by wide receivers Nate Rutchena (five catches for 125 yards and all three Mustangs’ touchdowns) and Jacob Oliphant

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Liberty running back Darrion Bartley looks to stiff-arm a Monte Vista defender during the Lions’ 24-21 win last week. Bartley put the team on his back, carrying the ball 40 times for 199 yards. (five receptions for 77 yards).

Trailing by four at halftime, Liberty took a 1714 lead on Bartley’s 2-yard, fourth-down touchdown, that punctuated a 14-play, 63-yard drive to open the second half.

Fellow Lion Sebastian “Sebby” Lee pushed the lead to 24-14 with a 9-yard scurry, early in the fourth quarter.

But Monte Vista struck back on Rutchena’s 8-yard touchdown to pull within 24-21, with 1:37 remaining.

It appeared Liberty could run out the clock, but Bartley’s valiant effort to battle for more yards — after already appearing to pick up a first down — caused him to cough up the ball on Monte Vista’s 42-yard line, with 1:16 remaining.

A pass interference call on the Lions, combined with Oliphant’s 33-yard catch, set the Mustangs up for an apparent 27-yard field goal, but an ensuing holding call on Monte Vista pushed the team back 10 yards, forcing Price’s 37-yard try that hit the crossbar, after first appearing to hit McNorton’s outstretched arms.

“I believe in my team,” said a relieved Bartley after the game. “We never quit, and they uplift me all the time. I am thankful for the team I have.”

Liberty looks to maintain its perfect record against Cardinal Newman at 6 p.m, Sept. 21, at Liberty’s substitute home field at Freedom High School in Oakley.

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Lions volleyball team hoping for BVAL repeat

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Brentwood’s Liberty High School girls volleyball team has some big shoes to fill in 2019. The Lions claimed the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) title a season ago, going a perfect 10-0 in league play.

There are many new faces with the Liberty program this year. One of them belongs to Ana Hofferber, who’s in her first year coaching the team. Hofferber is very enthusiastic about the players she gets to coach this season.

“I am honored to coach all of these girls this season,” the coach said. “The amount of work they put in, on and off the court, is what being a student athlete is all about.”

While the Lions have many different faces in 2019, they have plenty of returning players from last year’s team. Among them are senior captains Trinity Sutton and Sammy Taylor.

The four Liberty players who led the team in kills last season have graduated. But seniors Delaney Gash, Sutton and Lauren Lineweaver were significant to the Lions offense a season ago, and return in 2019. An-

other key returning player is Kassy Chaput, who was second on Liberty in assists a season ago.

“From day one, I could already see that these girls are ready to play,” Hofferber said.

“They are a strong team, not just in their skill and knowledge of volleyball, but as a team, they know they are stronger when they work together, which is something we are capitalizing on.”

Traditionally, the biggest games of the season for the Lions come against Heritage.

That’s not only a crosstown rivalry, but matches against the Patriots often decide

who the league champions will be.

Heritage will host Liberty on Thursday, Sept. 26, while the Lions will host their penultimate BVAL game against the Patriots on Tuesday, Oct. 22. But for Hofferber, those are two of many games that Liberty has circled.

“Everything is circled for us this season,” she said. “Because we want to remind ourselves that we need to work hard everyday in practices and matches.”

The Lions hosted Pittsburg on Tuesday in the BVAL opener. Liberty won that match 3-1.

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Name: Payton Zdroik School: Liberty High School Year: Senior Sport: Football Coach: Ryan Partridge About: Payton Zdroik is a focused football player who keeps pushing for the win.

His career thus far has earned him a spot on Liberty High School’s varsity football team since his sophomore year, as well as multiple college scholarship opportunities.

Zdroik began playing tackle football for the East County Lions in 7th grade and is still with some of the same teammates now. He said football has made him tougher and stronger, and he credits his success to the hard work and dedication he believes are necessary to become great at any sport.

“What pushed me to the next level was speed and agility work,” he said. “As a sophomore, I was more just the muscle-bound guy. I could move kids, but I couldn’t move myself ... I’ve been working on speed agility stuff, and that made a difference.”

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Between classes, practice and weightlifting, Zdroik volunteers at Jeremy Newberry’s organization, Newberry’s Block, which raises money for underprivileged kids to play sports.

Future Plans: Zdroik intends to play football in college and currently has offers from five schools, including Harvard, Cal Poly and UC Davis. He plans to major in criminology or international relations and wants to work for the CIA. Coach’s Quote: “Payton is a great student athlete for Liberty,” said Partridge.

“He represents commitment to academics, his teammates, football and Liberty.

He’s going to have a great college football career wherever he chooses to go.”

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Fishing League Worldwide coming to California Delta Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) is set to visit the California Delta, Sept. 26 to 29, for three bass-fishing tournaments that will award anglers of all ages and skill levels thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

The Costa Fishing League Worldwide Series Western division will kick things off with a three-day tournament featuring more than 150 of the best West Coast bass-fishing professionals and co-anglers casting for a top prize of $85,000.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, college anglers will launch their competition at the YETI FLW College Fishing event at the California Delta presented by Bass Pro Shops. The oneday tournament will showcase college bassfishing clubs from the Western Conference competing for cash and prizes and the chance to advance College Fishing National Championship.

Competition will wrap up Sunday, Sept.

29, with the Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Open at the California Del-

ta. The one-day High School tournament is a free, team event for students in grades 7-12 and open to any FLW and Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club in the country. The top 10 percent of finishers at the High School Open will advance to the 2020 High School Fishing National Championship on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Participants will take off from Russo’s Marina, 3995 Willow Road in Bethel Island, at 7 a.m. each day. Weigh-ins will also take place at the resort, starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

High School Fishing anglers will take off Sunday from Buckley Cove, located at 4911 Buckley Cove Way in Stockton, at 7 a.m. Weigh-in will take place at Buckley Cove at 2 p.m. All takeoffs and weigh-ins are free to attend and open to the public, and will be streamed live online at www.FLWFishing.com.

For complete details and updated information, visit www.FLWFishing.com.

Sierra Shootout champs

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he Liberty girls’ varsity water polo squad won its bracket at the Sierra Shootout Tournament in Rocklin during the weekend of Sept. 13-14. The team went 4-0, defeating Clayton Valley Charter in the championship game 9-2. In the front row, from left, are Paige Henson and Trinity Otis; in the back row are Claire Kane, Olivia Doria, Kendall Zogg, Avery Johnston, Ahileen Hernandez, Genevieve Almgren, Joslyn Dimitri, Darynn Campanella and Coach Jack Doria.

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Liberty boys’ water polo wins shoot out

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The West Coast Krossfire recently defeated the Walnut Creek Surf 06G Blue team, the top-ranked squad in the National Premier League.

West Coast Krossfire lights up top-ranked squad West Coast Soccer’s Krossfire ‘06 National Premier League team recently faced off against a very tough Walnut Creek Surf 06G Blue team, who is currently ranked second in the nation by GotSoccer.

The Krossfire, which features Brentwood residents Gabriella Carlton, Skyler Ingram, Payton Hoover, Jasleen Gasca, Gianna Ramirez and Kayla Robinson, put the offensive press on right away, moving the ball through the midfield and into the Walnut Creek defense end with ease. Ramirez put Krossfire on

the board in the 12th minute, taking a pass from Hoover and hitting a rocket into the top corner of the goal. The match would go to half with Krossfire up 1-0.

The second half picked up right where the first left off.

The Krossfire attack continued to push forward, while the back line anchored by Brittany Hahn and Adriana Paneda would keep the Walnut Creek attack at bay. The 32nd minute saw Sophia Simonds intercept a pass and send it upfield. The Walnut Creek defender tried to pass it back to her teammate, but Hoover

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or the second year in a row, the Liberty boys’ varsity water polo team swept the Sierra Shootout, winning all four games in their division. The team is a sparkling 5-0 this year, defeating Oakmont 17-3, Modesto 11-2, Beyer 19-2, Rodriguez 12-6 and Irvington 21-0.

was right there to intercept and send a shot past the keeper to put the Krossfire up 2-0.

Kayla Robinson went on a sprint with the ball past the opposition, forcing the defender to foul and earn a penalty in the 56th minute.

Robinson finished the penalty kick to secure the 3-0 victory for Krossfire.

“The Krossfire girls played a very mature game and our opponent had some

outstanding athletes, which we nullified through smart, technical, tactical and physical play,” said West Coast Krossfire Coach Troy Dayak.

Next up for the Krossfire is a trip to Santa Clara on Sept. 21, for a Champions League match against Sporting Santa Clara.

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DeForest wins DIRTcar Late Model event Shawn DeForest won the 20 lap DIRTcar Late Model main event on Sept. 14, at Antioch Speedway.

DeForest was driving the Dennis Souza car, and his previous best finish in Souza’s car was a second earlier this season. Rick Coffey led a lap before spinning in turn four. This put DeForest in the lead, but he spun in turn four for a sixth lap yellow flag.

Mike Hynes led the restart, with Rod Oliver running close behind. Kimo Oreta hit the turn three wall for a lap 10 yellow flag. DeForest was in third at that point, and he took the lead from Hynes on the restart. Oliver gained second a lap later, after Hynes hit the wall in turn one.

DeForest had Oliver running closely behind him the rest of the way, but he held on for the victory. Coffey finished third,

ahead of Oreta and John Soares. Tommy Fraser won the 20 lap B Modified Main Event, the eighth win of the season for the current point leader.

After a complete restart for a spin in turn two, the race went nonstop.

Top rookie Cameron Swank set the early pace ahead of Kevin Brown. Reigning champion Trevor Clymens made a low pass in turn two of the third lap to take second from Brown. Swank had a scary moment a lap later, when a slower car swerved into his path in turn four as Fraser gained third.

The leaders came upon a spun car in turn four, and Clymens clipped the car and spun.

Everybody kept going without a yellow as Swank led Fraser. A low pass in turn four of the 12th lap gained Fraser the lead.

Fraser pulled away to a straightaway advan-

Point leader Tommy Fraser, #12, won his eighth B Modified Main Event at the Antioch Speedway last week.

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tage in victory, as Swank won a close battle with Brown for second.

Trevor Clymens and Tommy Clymens

Liberty basketball teams host skills clinic The Liberty High School basketball program will host its fall basketball camp on campus, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

The camp, open to all third- through eighth-graders, will run from 9 a.m. to noon daily. The clinic will focus on fundamental skill instruction and competitive team play.

The program is designed to develop self-confidence, promote sportsmanship, teach funda-

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Girls and boys varsity basketball coaches and players help run the camp. Cost is $75.

To register, make checks payable to Liberty High School, care of Jon Heinz, at 850 2nd St., in Brentwood, California, 94513. For more information or to register, call 530-604-7755 or email libertybasketball@hotmail.com.

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You probably know where I’m going with this. Yes, my mother has Alzheimer’s disease. We have learned a lot over the course of the last three years, most of it sad and horrifying, but my brother and I are on it.

He is taking over all the financial decisions, which is a good thing, because I have trouble with simple addition, but his job has been challenging.

At one point, we discovered she hadn’t paid any of her bills for months. The electricity, phone and cable were all about to be turned off. Her explanation for the “no signal” message on her TV was that her neighbors had somehow intercepted her cable signal. Paranoia is a classic and creepy symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.

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She is currently living alone, with the exception of a nurse who visits for an hour each day to make sure she takes her pills.

There are a lot of pills.

We also suspect she’s forgetting to eat. I contacted Meals on Wheels, a lovely service that provides one hot meal a day to seniors who are housebound or simply forgetting to prepare their own meals. The people are volunteers and very kind, but it didn’t go well.

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Hangin’ in She was literally raging about the here amount of catalogs and pleas for donations she had to sift through every day. She was completely off the rails.

I had never heard her swear like that, even when I was a teenager Vicki doing bad and stupid McKenna things every day.

The next time I called her, we got into a heated argument about politics, of all things.

We had never discussed politics before, but she brought it up and, apparently, strongly disagrees with mine. Within minutes, she hung up on me. My own mother!

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Thanksgiving was approaching.

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Two vegetation fires in Brentwood on Sept. 13 burned approximately 10 acres, but no injuries were reported.

Firefighters were kept busy with two vegetation fires in Brentwood, Friday afternoon, Sept. 13.

Shortly before noon, a grass fire was reported near the intersection of Marsh Creek and Deer Valley roads. Cal Fire units from the Sunshine Station in Clayton arrived first on the scene and initiated fire attack on the fire’s left and right flanks. Those Cal Fire crews were supported by East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Engine 52 from Brentwood. The fire burned nine acres before it was brought under control, but no structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. Traffic on Marsh Creek Road was restricted while fire operations

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A second fire burned approximately one acre along a heavily wooded creek bed near the intersection of Concord Avenue and Orchard Lane. An ECCFPD investigation determined the fire originated in a homeless camp and was sparked by a warming fire that got out of control.

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YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005714-00-00 The name of the business(es): Books Love Kidz Located at: 599 Apple Hill Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jewel Bisset. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-13-19. Signature of registrant: Jewel Bisset. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2019 by Deputy C. Garcia NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Expires September 13, 2024 Brentwood TS No. CA-19-859848-BF Order No.: Press No. 02-1273 80737 Publish dates: 8754631 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2013.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT NOTICE OF LIEN SALE YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Notice is hereby given pursuant to Cali- PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANAfornia Business and Professional Codes TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by drawn on a state or national bank, check competitive bidding the personal prop- drawn by state or federal credit union, or a erty of: Name: Ashli Berhow, Jaimee check drawn by a state or federal savings Bailey, Steven Bigler, Deron Middle- and loan association, or savings associaton, Damon Jones, James Oconnell, tion, or savings bank specified in Section Nishtha Wright. Property to be sold: 5102 to the Financial Code and authohousehold goods, furniture, appli- rized to do business in this state, will be ances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & held by duly appointed trustee. The sale contents. Auctioneer Company: www. will be made, but without covenant or storagetreasures.com The Sale will warranty, expressed or implied, regardend at 10:00 AM on September 28th, ing title, possession, or encumbrances, 2019. Goods must be paid in CASH at site to pay the remaining principal sum of and removed at completion of sale. Sale the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, is subject to cancellation in the event of with interest and late charges thereon, as settlement between owner and obli- provided in the note(s), advances, under gated party. StorQuest Self Storage 325 the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest Guthrie Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925- thereon, fees, charges and expenses 322-1883 www.storagetreasures.com of the Trustee for the total amount (at Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80687 the time of the initial publication of the Publish dates: September 13, 20, 2019.

Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY ESTATE OF: MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL ALICIA M. RAMIREZ AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CHAD SACHS, CASE NO. P19-01222 A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERTo all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- ATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/16/2013 as tingent creditors, and persons who may Instrument No. 2013-0177818-00 and otherwise be interested in the WILL or modified as per Modification Agreement estate, or both of ALICIA M. RAMIREZ. recorded 10/26/2016 as Instrument No. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed 2016-0225143-00 of Official Records

by HENRY M. RAMIREZ in the Supe- in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA rior Court of California, County of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: COSTA. 9/30/2019 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests the north side of the Pittsburg Civic that HENRY M. RAMIREZ be appointed Center near the grass located at 65 Civic as personal representative to administer Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount the estate of the decedent. of unpaid balance and other charges: THE PETITION requests the decedent’s $525,536.78 The purported property adWILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to dress is: 1676 OAKVILLE COURT, BRENTprobate. The WILL and any codicils are WOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: available for examination in the file kept 016-480-032-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL by the court.

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding THE PETITION requests authority to on this property lien, you should unadminister the estate under the Inde- derstand that there are risks involved in pendent Administration of Estates Act . bidding at a trustee auction. You will be (This authority will allow the personal bidding on a lien, not on the property representative to take many actions itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee without obtaining court approval. Before auction does not automatically entitle taking certain very important actions, you to free and clear ownership of the however, the personal representative will property. You should also be aware that be required to give notice to interested the lien being auctioned off may be a persons unless they have waived notice junior lien. If you are the highest bidder or consented to the proposed action.) The at the auction, you are or may be responindependent administration authority sible for paying off all liens senior to the will be granted unless an interested per- lien being auctioned off, before you can son files an objection to the petition and receive clear title to the property. You are shows good cause why the court should encouraged to investigate the existence, not grant the authority. priority, and size of outstanding liens that A HEARING on the petition will may exist on this property by contacting be held in this court as follows: the county recorder’s office or a title in11/05/19 at 9:00AM in Dept. 14 lo- surance company, either of which may cated at 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, charge you a fee for this information. If CA 94553 you consult either of these resources, you IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the pe- should be aware that the same lender tition, you should appear at the hearing may hold more than one mortgage or and state your objections or file written deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO objections with the court before the PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown hearing. Your appearance may be in per- on this notice of sale may be postponed son or by your attorney. one or more times by the mortgagee, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant creditor of the decedent, you must file to Section 2924g of the California Civil your claim with the court and mail a copy Code. The law requires that information to the personal representative appointed about trustee sale postponements be by the court within the later of either (1) made available to you and to the public,

as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-859848-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19859848-BF IDSPub #0155936 9/6/2019 9/13/2019 9/20/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80589 Publish dates: September 6, 13, 20, 2019.

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: 11/08/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 09/12/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80732 Publish Dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005114-00 The name of the business(es): JL Diamond Spa Massage Located at: 4379 Hillcrest Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jing Leng.

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: Jing Leng. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 16, 2019 by Deputy J. Graff Expires August 16, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80642 Publish dates: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004999-00 The name of the business: Cielo Mar Tierra Located at: 7876 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ivette Stefani Gonzalez. 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: Ivette Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/12/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80621 Publish dates: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005459-00 The name of the business(es): Cobaltia Travel Located at: 5686 Leitrim Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Lisa Marie Bibby 2. Steven Wayne Bibby. 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: Lisa Bibby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2019

by Deputy S. Smith Expires September 3, 2024. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80739 Publish dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005043-00 The name of the business: Hold Your Horses Livestock Emergency Evacuation Response Team Located at: 2756 Poe Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Someday Ranch, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Chantel Tieman, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2019 by Deputy J Graff Expires 8/13/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80677 Publish dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005490-00 The name of the business: Apocalypse Athletics Located at: 1324 Noia Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan Carlos Moreno.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Juan Carlos Moreno. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 4, 2019 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 9/4/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80697 Publish dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005086-00 The name of the busines: Big Sky Enterprises Located at: 3056 Wright Wy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: William John Curnow.

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: William John Curnow. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 15, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/15/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80699 Publish dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005539-00 The name of the business: D & V Enhancement Services Located at: 4851-B Lone Tree Way In: Anttioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: D+V Enhancement Services. 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: Vicky Ting / President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 5, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/5/2024 Antioch Press No. 061617 80694 Publish dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005260-00 The name of the business: Luxury Appeal Event Furniture Located at: 6660 Lone Tree Way #122 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lashonie Veals. 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: Lashonie Veals. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2019

by Deputy L Ferm Expires 8/22/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80641 Publish dates: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005715-00 The name of the business(es): Tri-Delta Realty Located at: 3377 Deer Valley Road, Suite 161 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carlos Chamberlain . 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: Carlos Chamberlain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires September 13, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 80736 Publish dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005276-00 The name of the business(es): Revision Training Located at: 1041 Martinez Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Andrew “Drew” Torres. 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: John Andrew “Drew” Torres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2019 by Deputy S. Smith Expires August 23, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80636 Publish dates: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005409-00 The name of the business(es): Aspire Financial & Insurance Services Located at: 4075 Regatta Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Andrew Paul Mirizzi 2. Jessica Anne Mirizzi. 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: Jessica Mirizzi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 29, 2019 by Deputy S Smith Expires 8/29/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80685 Publish dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005470-00 The name of the business: 1. Anthony Striplen Photography 2. Anthony Gilbert Images Located at: 3282 Helen Lane In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Anthony Striplen. 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: Anthony Striplen.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2019 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/3/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80722 Publish dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005529-00 The name of the business(es): Danielle’s Mortgage Support Located at: 1175 Tropicana Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Danielle Marie Yocum-Solorio. 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: Danielle Marie Yocum-Solorio.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 05, 2019 by Deputy B. Alvarez Expires September 5, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80700 Publish dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005683-00 The name of the business(es): Charme Vintage Located at: 1609 Oak Park Blvd In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nancy Robinson. 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: Nancy A. Robinson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2019 by Deputy P. Cornellus Expires September 11, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80726 Publish dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2019.

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE Please take notice that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210, notice having been given to all parties believed to claim an interest and the time specified for payment in the notice having expired, the undersigned is entitled to a warehouse lien against that certain mobilehome described as a 1967 FLEETWOOD mobilehome, decal number ABG9374, serial number S205, label/ insignia number 208443, now situated at 3505 Gateway Road, Space 208F (also known as F208), Bethel Island, California 94511. The parties believed to claim an interest in the mobilehome are: James H. Miller, Estate of James H. Miller, Donnelly Family Trust Act 1994, Cherie McFarland.

Take further notice that the mobilehome will be sold at public auction for removal only at 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2019, at Santiago Island Village, Park Office, located at 3505 Gateway Road, Bethel Island, California 94511. In order to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the amount of $2,084.28 must be paid by any person claiming a right in the mobilehome, prior to the sale date, and the mobilehome must then be promptly removed from the park.

This amount includes estimated storage charges, publication charges, attor-neys fees, incidental and/or transportation charges, as provided in the Commercial Code, and is subject to further adjustment. Dowdall Law Offices, A.P.C.; Robin G. Eifler, Esq., 284 N. Glassell Street, Orange, California 92866; Attorneys and Authorized Agent for Santiago Island Village. 9707 CN963793 9707 Sep 20,27, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80665 Publish dates: September 20, 27, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Reddy Gattu Kiran SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Reddy Gattu Kiran CASE NUMBER: N19-1637 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Reddy Gattu Kiran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Reddy Gattu Kiran to Proposed Name: Kiran Reddy Duvvuru. 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

Public Hearings for Area Elections Map Creation and Adoption September 25, 2019 @ 7:30pm Diablo Water District (DWD) is moving from an at-large Director election to a bydivision Director election. As part of the process, DWD is seeking public input for the creation of by-division voting area.

To participate please submit suggestions via mail to: Diablo Water District, Attn: General Manager, PO Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561 or attend the public hearings in person at 87 Carol Lane, Oakley. Publish dates: Fridays, September 13 and 20, 2019 Oakley Press No. 030477 80702 Publish dates: September 13, 20, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on October 1, 2019, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 19-003) for Sang Real Tattoo, to operate a tattoo studio seven days a week, Sunday through Saturday, from 10:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The project site is located at 4550 Balfour Road, Suite G (APN 010-171-018).

This project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities. The proposed use is interior to the existing building and involves negligible or no expansion of any existing or former use.

The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed.

Applicant: Randy Murray Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

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

Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80765 Publish dates: September 20, 2019.

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One Day at A Time recipient of grants The Contra Costa Latino Giving Circle, part of the Latino Community Foundation’s (LCF) Latino Giving Circle Network — the largest network of Latino philanthropists in the nation — launched Hispanic Heritage Month by awarding $15,000 in grants to Latino-led nonprofits in the county.

These grassroots nonprofit organizations operating across Contra Costa County are working to unleash the power of Latinos by supporting the development of youth leaders, promoting civic engagement and enhancing the wellbeing of the community. They are: • Future Leaders of America, East Bay • Liga Latina de Concord • One Day at A Time (ODAT) In 2018, Latino leaders from across the county joined forces to launch the Contra Costa Latino Giving Circle. United by a vision to transform the county into a vibrant place for Latino families and youth to thrive, the 17-member Latino Giving Circle came together to invest in grassroots Latino-led nonprofits. Each member contributes at least $1,000 towards a pooled fund to be awarded annually through participatory grant-

making. It is considered among the group as “Philatinohropy.”

The Contra Costa Latino Giving Circle is part of the largest movement of Latino philanthropists in the country, made up of 460+ members in 22 circles in California, from Sacramento to San Diego. The Latino Giving Circle Network has awarded over $1.1 million in grants to Latino-led nonprofits statewide.

“Less than 1.1% of philanthropic dollars are invested in Latino-led nonprofits in the country, making Giving Circles critical to achieving real progress for the state’s 15 million Latinos,” said LCF Vice President Masha Chernyak.

The Latino Community Foundation has the largest network of Latino philanthropists in the country and has invested millions of dollars to improve the livelihood of Latino families.

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THINKING ABOUT CHANGING YOUR TRUST? DECIDING BETWEEN AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT by Joan M.Grimes. and Jennifer L.Wallis Are you thinking about changing your Revocable Living Trust (“Trust”)? When considering a change, many clients ask whether they can simply amend the Trust or whether the entire Trust should be restated.

Simply amending sounds easier, right? But, here are a couple of things you should know.

In general, if you wish to make a minor change (i.e. changing Successor Trustees or adding a Co-Trustee), an amendment is fine. Go for it!

However, a restatement is recommended for major changes. For example, if you decide that you want to remove a beneficiary or change your distribution scheme, a restatement is a better option. You might ask why this is necessary when an amendment sounds easier. This is because the law requires that after you die, a copy of your trust plus all amendments must be provided to any named beneficiaries and your heirs at law. For example, let’s say after careful consideration you decide you want to remove your friend, Sally, from your Trust. If you only remove Sally from your Trust by amending your trust, when you die Sally will receive a copy of you original Trust (which includes her as a beneficiary) plus the amendment in which you removed her from your Trust. (Awkward!) However, if the Trust is restated rather than amended, the restated Trust supersedes the prior Trust and any amendments. Therefore,

under this restated Trust, Sally will not be entitled to receive a copy of your Trust since she is not included anywhere in your new restated Trust.

The good news is that restating your Trust is simple and does not require your new restated Trust be funded again (i.e. you don’t need to record new deeds for real property, change any bank accounts or other assets that are already in the Trust). This is because the restated Trust will have the same name and date as your original Trust. Since the name and date of the restated Trust will be the same as the original Trust, you won’t need to fund your Trust again.

So what’s the point? If you have a Trust, you should review it to make sure it still says what you want. If you decide you want to remove Sally or make another major change, you should consider a restatement rather than an amendment. If you would like us to review your Trust, we see people every day for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood.

This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice.

Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596; 191 Sandcreek Road, Suite 220, Brentwood, CA 94513 © 2018 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 19-2457 Loan No.: *******981 APN: 032-470-030 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2014.

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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

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. Trustor: THOMAS ALEXANDER MORGAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded 11/25/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0208785-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/11/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $370,288.72 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 845 PATHFINDER COURT OAKLEY California 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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.

All checks payable to Prestige Default Services. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. servicelinkasap.com/default.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 19-2457.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 9/9/2019 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Michelle R. Ghidotti-Gonsalves, President A-4704649 09/20/2019, 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80715 Publish dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 035-740-007 TS No: CA0800009819-1 TO No: 190718161-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 29, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 22, 2019 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 6, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0388847-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by GERMAN OMAR AYALA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for PAUL FINANCIAL, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4541 WATERFORD WAY, OAKLEY, CA 945610000 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, ex-

penses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $64,001.73 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000098-19-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: August 27, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000098-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Order Number 63912, Pub Dates: 09/13/2019, 09/20/2019, 09/27/2019, THE PRESS OAKLEY Oakley Press No. 03-0477 80684 Publish dates: September 13, 20, 27, 2019.

for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/23/19 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 8/22/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 80638 Publish Dates: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2019.

this time. Oakley Press No. 06-1617 80749 Publish dates: September 20, 27, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005725-00 The name of the business(es): PROmotions Located at: 6001 Bridgehead Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. John Chadwick 2. Denise Chadwick.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-13-19.

Signature of registrant: Denise Chadwick.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2019 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires SepORDER TO SHOW CAUSE tember 13, 2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 FOR CHANGE OF NAME 80748 Publish dates: September 20, 27, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Gunjan October 4, 11, 2019.

Kanwal SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gunjan Kanwal CASE NUMBER: N19- Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Rd 1644 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Oakley, CA 94561: Petitioner Gunjan Kanwal filed a petition C1336 Douglas Hall with this court for a decree changing names A2 Teresita Delrosario as follows: Present Name: a. Gunjan B118 Ashley Whittington Kanwal to Proposed Name: Gunjan F1000 Ashley Williams Kanwal Chaudhri. 2. THE COURT ORDERS The items to be sold include: Furniture, that all persons interested in this matter clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. shall appear before this court at the hear- The date of the sale will be 10/8/18 at ing indicated below to show cause, if any, 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: why the petition for change of name should Online at www.storagetreasures.com not be granted. Any person objecting to the 9/20/19 & 9/27/19 name changes described above must file a The auction end date will be 10/8/19 at written objection that includes the reasons 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on October 15, 2019, hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 19-001) and design review (DR 19-002) for an express car wash facility, known as Rainflow Car Wash, consisting of a 4,900 square foot car wash tunnel, 27 self-serve vacuum stalls, and nine parking stalls to be located on a 3.33+/- acre parcel at 420 Sand Creek Road (APN 016-080-028).

A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in order to assess potential environmental impacts. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and accompanying initial study is available for public review and comment in the Community Development Department for 20 days, beginning on September 24, 2019, and ending on October 15, 2019. The Planning Commission may approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration at this public hearing. The Planning Commission action will be final unless an appeal is filed. (De Castro) Applicant: Jonathan Ramos Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Crystal De Castro [(925) 516-5127 or cdecastro@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 021273 80766 Publish dates: September 20, 2019.

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District mourns loss of longtime board member

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Longtime Oakley School Board Trustee Mark Jordan passed away suddenly on Thursday, Sept. 12. He was 64.

Jordan spent 30 years on the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) board, watching the small district grow from two schools to eight, with another under construction, while always helping lead the way for student learning and championing the district, its staff and students.

Retired OUESD Superintendent Rick Rogers, who worked with Jordan from 2001 to 2015, remembered the Oakley resident as a bright and dedicated board member — one who understood that students were the priority.

“Mark was a great board member,” said Rogers. “He was smart and always put the kids first. He understood how the system worked. Mark and I had a great relationship; he was always very supportive.”

The married father of four was a coach for many youth organizations; was involved with the Oakley Boy Scout Troop 298; was a member of the California School Board Association; and was named Community Service Person of the Year by the Oakley Chamber of Commerce.

OUESD Superintendent Greg Hetrick said that, above all, Jordan was a champion for the district and its students.

“Kids were his passion,” said Hetrick. “He was like E.F. Hutton: He would talk and everyone would listen. He knew all the history of the district and always brought the conversation back to what was in the best interest of the kids and the Oakley school community. I miss him already.”

The school board has several options in deciding how to replace Jordan. They could appoint an individual, hold a special election or wait until the 2020 election.

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changing patterns,” the nonprofit organization provides support and connection to individuals living with cancer.

Page said there were no efforts like this in far East Contra Costa County, especially when Kaleidoscope began, despite the area ranking second in California in incident rates for breast, ovarian and prostate cancer.

“This was a ministry that sprung out of a desire to help, because there was nothing,” she said.

BUMC’s minister at the time embraced the idea, and in the 16 years since, their programs have continued to grow.

Kaleidoscope’s initial connection with an individual starts with a “Bag of Hope” — a collection of items personalized to them, representing their hobbies, things important to them and cozy items like a comfortable blanket.

After a Bag of Hope is given, KCC makes contact with the recipient to offer additional services: support groups, meals, counseling, spiritual care and Kaleidoscope Kids (“a group of children, young people, and their parents who meet monthly with the purpose of making a dif-

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hoods.

Measure opponent Kathy Griffin, one of five authors of the challenged statement, asserts that the judge did not rule on the original statement, but rather required attorneys for both sides to come to a mutually agreeable compromise on the language.

Griffin says her group agreed to the language change when faced with the election’s tight schedule and the judge’s insistence that the two parties work together to satisfy all concerns, but her group still maintains their original statement was not misleading.

“It was intended to explain that increases in property taxes are offset by lower state contributions to fill the school fund-

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Mark Jordan, second from right, with members of the Oakley Unified Elementary School District school board during a ground breaking for the district’s new elementary school in the Summer Lakes development. Jordan, 64, passed away suddenly last week.

Jordan leaves behind his wife, Donna Pack-Jordan and sons, George P. Jordan, Tim Jordan, Ryan Pack and Robert Ahr. A small, family-and-friends celebration of life is

scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21. The OUESD is also planning a celebration of life for Jordan. The date has yet to be determined.

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ference in someone’s life”).

Executive Director Tony George became involved with KCC because he has a different perspective. He has seen cancer afflict many of his family members, including his wife, Carolyn. He has previously worked in community groups such as the Brentwood Pony League and the Liberty High School Boosters, but this group is a little more personal.

“This one just really touched me,” Tony said.

Carolyn George started a support group for women, Coffee with Carolyn, about a year and a half ago. Tony says he observed how difficult it was for Carolyn when she lost her hair, and she wants to support other women when they’re navigating these changes.

“She wants them to know, ‘Yes, your body will change, but you’re still who you are,’” Tony said.

Coffee with Carolyn meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon, and the third Thursday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Carolyn at 925-577-3325, or email coffeewithcarolyn@

kaleidoscopehope.org.

KCC is staffed entirely by volunteers and made possible by donations and grants, and they are always looking for additional help from the community.

“Sometimes, those people that reach out ... you don’t know how powerful that is, and I have never forgotten,” Page said.

KCC will hold a fundraiser, Music in the Park, at Campos Family Vineyards at 3501 Byer Road in Byron on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for $5. It will include music, food, bounce houses and more information about the services Kaleidoscope provides to the community.

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection is located behind Byron United Methodist Church at 14671 Byron Highway in Byron. For more information, or if you or someone you know may benefit from services, visit www. kaleidoscopehope.org, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org, or call 925-550-8021.

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ing gaps,” Griffin said. “Schools absolutely get the same amount of money whether this project is built or not.”

Bob Nunn offered another take, noting that local schools garner funding in a variety of ways, including property tax revenue in addition to state funding based on student headcount.

“Yes, they don’t get state funding to offset children’s impacts,” Nunn said.

“Well, our senior communities don’t create child impacts. But they still create annual, dependable multi-million dollar property tax revenue.”

Bill Clark, deputy superintendent of the Contra Costa County Office of Education, referred school funding questions to a recently published statement by the

Independent California Budget and Policy Center.

“Many Californians believe that most support for public education, including K-12 schools, comes from local property tax revenues. However, this is not the case.

Proposition 98 — the state’s minimum funding guarantee for K-12 schools and community colleges — uses two revenue sources to fulfill the state’s constitutional funding requirement for K-14 education: local property tax revenues and state General Fund revenues. In most years, Prop.

98 requires the state to step in and provide General Fund dollars to K-14 education so that state and local revenues combined reach a minimum funding level. Put another way, after K-12 school districts re-

ceive local property tax revenues, the state provides the remaining amount of funding needed to fulfill the state’s minimum funding obligation under Prop. 98. This means that during most years, including 2015-16 and 2016-17, the total Prop. 98 funding guarantee is not affected by the ups and downs of local property tax revenues. As a result, annual increases in local property tax revenues typically go toward fulfilling the Prop. 98 minimum funding guarantee, thereby freeing up state General Fund dollars for other budget priorities outside of Prop. 98.”

The Measure L special election is set for Nov. 5.

For more information on the measure, visit www.bit.ly/MeasureL.

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Friday, Sept. 20 The Dixie Swim Club

The Ghostlight Theater Ensemble presents The Dixie Swim Club, the story of five women and their annual beach trip to recharge their lives and friendships. Performance dates are Sept.

20, 21, 27, and 28 at 7:30 pm and Sept. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center Theater, 213 F St. in Antioch. Ticket prices vary; visit www.ghostlightte.org/main-stagedixie.html for prices, group rates and more information.

Ribbon Cutting at Sip and Scoop

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at Sip and Scoop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 234 Oak St., Suite B, in downtown Brentwood. Come to this free event and see what sweet treats Sip and Scoop has to offer. For more information, contact Laura Young at Admin@brentwoodchamber. com or 925-634-3344 or visit www.bit.ly/ sipandscoop-ribboncutting.

Byron School District Fundraiser

The Byron Partners in Education (BPiE) Foundation is hosting a casino night to raise money for the Byron School District. Come enjoy a night on the town with dinner, dancing, a silent auction and casino games. The event runs from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 First Street in Brentwood. Cost is $50. For more information, contact Jennifer Dahl at jendahl87@ gmail.com or 650-208-5496 or visit www.conta. cc/2Y6sk5N.

Saturday, Sept. 21 EBRPD Parks Cleanup Day

East Bay Regional Parks District is hosting an annual clean up day for their shorelines and beaches from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to keep parks like Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley safe and clean. For more information and to know what supplies to bring, visit www.ebparks.org/coastalcleanup or call (510) 544-2515.

Summer Jam 2

The Discovery Bay Lions Club is sponsoring a concert with live music from Forejour from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. in Discovery Bay. This free event is open to the public. Food and drink will be for sale; no outside food or drink, please.

Proceeds will go back into the local community.

For more information, contact Monica Gallo at mgallo@todb.ca.gov or 925-634-1733.

Rotary Gala Carnivale

The Rotary Club of Brentwood presents its “event of the year,” a Gala Carnivale from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Club Los Meganos, 1700 Trilogy Parkway in Brentwood. This magical night includes food, fun and fellowship to raise funds for the local community. Tickets cost $100 and some sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact Seana Fippin at seana@ getredbox.com or 925-513-0000 or visit www.bit. ly/brentwoodrotarygala.

Heart of Oakley Festival

The annual Heart of Oakley Festival is a fun, free event for the whole family. Entertainment will be offered in the amphitheater, and food, wine and beer will be available for purchase. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. For more information, contact Cindy Coelho at coelho@ ci.oakley.ca.us or 925-625-7044 or visit www. oakleyinfo.com.

Texas Hold’em Fundraiser

The L4 Reds will host a Texas Hold’em fundraiser at Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 First Street in Brentwood at 5 p.m. Tickets to play cost $65 and

include buy-in and one drink ticket; spectator tickers cost $25 and include one drink and one raffle ticket. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and raffles, auctions and Holy Smokes BBQ will all be part of the evening. For more information, contact Kim Troye at kimtroye@comcast.net, text 510-377-2934 or visit www.l4baseball.com.

National Dance Day Celebration

Expressions Dance Academy will host a celebration of National Dance Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 640 Harvest Park Drive, Suite E in Brentwood. There will be classes and activities for all. Cost is free with advance registration or $5 at the door. Food, drink, and face painting will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact Kelly at office@ expressionsdanceacademy.com or 925-634-3339 or visit www.bit.ly/expressionsnatldanceday.

Rivertown Peddlers Faire

Come to the Rivertown Peddlers Faire, featuring over 50 vendors selling vintage wares, antiques, collectibles, handmade and repurposed items, arts and crafts. This free, family-friendly event includes music, food and fun and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the G Street Mercantile, 205 G St., Antioch. For more information, contact Mike at rivertownpeddlersfaire@gmail.com or 925-6427031 or visit www.rivertownpeddlersfaire.com.

Sunday, Sept. 22 Kaleidoscope’s Music in the Park

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection will host Music in the Park at Campos Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road in Byron, from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for this fun, family-friendly event that will show everything Kaleidoscope has to offer. For more information, contact Tony George at Tony@ kaleidoscopehope.org or 925-237-1614.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 Casino Bus Trip

The Oakley Senior Citizens are sponsoring a casino bus trip to Harrah’s Casino in Amador County. Tickets cost $35 and include roundtrip bus fare and $50 in Harrah’s bonus cash. The bus will leave the Senior Center parking lot at 8 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. For more information, call Tim at 925-679-8636 or 925-238-5356 or call the Senior Center at 925-626-7223.

Thursday, Sept. 26 Laser Hair Removal Fundraiser

Have you been waiting for the right time to invest in laser hair removal? The Contra Costa Community Outreach Clinic and Laboratory is offering some smooth deals on laser hair removal packages, all with tax deductible prices as funds raised will go toward healthcare services provided in the clinic. For more information, call 925-550-5994.

Friday, Sept. 27 Countywide Support Network to Open New Center

The Countywide Support Network to End Violence will open a new East County Family Justice Center at 3501 Lone Tree Way in Antioch.

Victims of Violence will be able to find support, hope, safety and healing in one location.

Opening ceremonies will last from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 925-521-6366.

Adult Education Writing Class for ESL

Liberty Adult Education is offering a free 10-week class called “English Writing for College and Career for ESL Students” on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Students must be at a high intermediate to advanced level of English in their writing. Classes will be held at 929 Second St. in Brentwood. To register call 925-634-2565.

Saturday, Sept. 28 Country Fest to Beat ALS

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Rotary Gala

The Rotary Club of Oakley will celebrate its new charter with a gala, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Oakey Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. Come celebrate the start of the Rotary’s newest club. Tickets cost $50 and include dinner and a comedy show. To purchase, visit www.oakleyrotarychartergala.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Dave Wahl at wahlfmly@comcast.net or 925-634-1812 or visit www.oakleyrotary.com.

Ongoing Events

Delta Informal Gardeners

The Delta Informal Gardeners meet on the fourth Monday of each month, except June and December, or Monday holidays. Meetings go from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. in Brentwood.

Come to learn from great speakers and spend time with others interested in gardening. For more information, contact club president Bob Selders at 925-642-0080 or r.selders@yahoo.com.

Senior Cane Self-Defense Class

Learn how to defend yourself with your alwayshandy cane and improve your health and fitness.

Classes are every Thursday at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St. in Oakley, from 1 to 2 p.m. and cost $5 per lesson. For more information, call 925-626-7223.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church at 50 Birch St. in Brentwood. It is open to any member of the community who is caring for or knows someone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. No charge, no reservations needed. Speaker varies each month. For more information, call 925-2847942 or visit www.alznorcal.org.

Discovery Bay Cars and Coffee

The Discovery Bay Community Foundation is hosting a community gathering on the third Saturday of each month through October. This free event is an opportunity for car enthusiasts to share their rides. All cars are welcome. Come to the Boardwalk Grill parking lot at 5879 Marina Road in Discovery Bay, from 8 to 10 a.m. to see some neat vehicles and check out the shops at the marina. For more information, contact Jim Mattison at jim@dbcf.info or 925-698-1590.

East Contra Costa Historical Society

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

Grief Support Group

This group is to provide support for adults age 18+ who are grieving the death of someone close to them. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the John Muir Urgent Care Center, 2400 Balfour Road, suite 223. For more information, contact Suzi Spangenberg at 925-8875678 or suzis@hospiceeastbay.org or visit www. bit.ly/griefsupportgroup.

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Looking for legal advice? Consult an experienced

attorney for free every fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St. in Oakley. Attorneys provide short-term advice or give appropriate referrals. For more information or to make an appointment, call 925-625-0200.

Soroptimist International of Antioch Meeting

The Soroptimist International of Antioch will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., and the second, third and fourth Wednesdays at noon at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center at 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, contact Mary Ann Redden at 925-757-5605 or visit www. si-antioch.org.

Soroptimist International of the Delta The Soroptimist International of the Delta general meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, Brentwood. This is a group for women who want to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Maria Landski at 925-516-5935 or visit www.siofthedelta.com.

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon meets Mondays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Al-Anon was made to help friends and families of alcoholics.

For more information, call 925-784-8030.

Byron Delta Lions Club

The Byron Delta Lions Club meets the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information, visit www.byrondeltalions.org.

Free Medical Clinic

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center hosts a free medical clinic at 2210 Gladstone Drive in Pittsburg on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and second and fourth Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Uninsured adults ages 17+ with acute or chronic medical conditions are eligible.

For an appointment, call 925-439-2009 on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m. All health care services are free to the patient, including medical exams, diagnostic and laboratory testing. For more information, visit www.svdpcc.org/programs-rotacare-clinic.

Celebrate Recovery

Free yourself from anger, distrust, addictions and regrets. Renewed Life Church, at 1435 Main St. in Oakley, invites all to attend Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step, Christ-centered program, Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live music, a potluck buffet and child sitter are available. For more information, visit www.rlc-church.com.

Area Agency on Aging survey

The Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging has launched a survey to gather more information to create services for seniors in Contra Costa County. Seniors and their caregivers may take the Needs Assessment Survey now through September at www. surveymonkey.com/r/olderadultssurvey or request a copy by calling 800-510-2020.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will meet Tuesdays through Dec. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church, 809 Second Street in Brentwood.

The chorus is open to anyone. The ability to read music is desirable, but not required.

Registration is $50, plus $20 for music.

Performances are scheduled for Dec. 15, 21 and 22. For more information, visit www. brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.

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all is just around the corner, which means cooler temperatures and a break from the summer heat.

It also means more people will be spending time outdoors, gathering around fire pits, barbecuing and socializing with friends and family. Now is the perfect time to make your backyard the perfect outdoor living space.

Brentwood Outdoor Living is East County’s one-stop-outdoor-shop.

The outdoor living specialists offer premium outdoor products with discounted pricing, including a wide variety of outdoor kitchens, premium spas, outdoor furniture, fire tables and other outdoor accessories.

“There is a trend in developing multiple outdoor areas of use,” said Kevin King, operator and general manager of Brentwood Outdoor Living. “You can have a conversation area, a dining area and maybe an entertainment, bar or kitchen area and let each of those areas have their own seating and finish type to the yard without having to worry ON THE COVER: The specialists at Brentwood Outdoor Living offer premium outdoor products and a wide variety of outdoor kitchens, spas, furniture and more. Photos by Tony Kukulich.

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Brentwood Outdoor Living offers customers a multitude of options for enjoying their outdoor space this fall. The store’s showroom, above, offers custom-built, high quality products with design versatility. about matching furniture design or color.”

According to King, this may not work for all areas, but the focus is on making the furniture fit the use.

The result of creating multiple gathering areas in your yard is an outdoor intimate feel.

This is ideal when you’re hosting an event with large groups of people, including Thanksgiving.

If you are hosting Thanksgiving, bringing your celebration outdoors can be an unforgettable event.

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Homeowners who may be considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passé might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity. In fact, one of the more derided home decor trends of yesteryear has slowly crept back into style, albeit in moderation.

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Paneling had long been an element of choice because it is relatively easy to install and can camouflage problem walls in a home, like those covered in boisterous wallpaper prints.

Wood paneling reached the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, and since then, homeowners have been tearing down these faux offenders for years or masking them in paint to brighten up spaces. However, the experts at Apartment Therapy report that wood paneling in shades of brown are making a comeback in cozy spots such as dens or studies. The warm tones of wood paneling elicit a retro vibe. But unlike their see Trend page 22B

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We both like a bargain. Who doesn’t?

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think it has to be.

That’s why the Oakley resident and her husband, Miguel, opened a home furniture and décor store, Good Finds, earlier this year.

The Hernandezes are former retail store managers who transitioned into other industries. Julie is an anesthesia technologist at John Muir Medical Center, and Miguel does grounds and maintenance for a school district in Danville. But they have always enjoyed looking for “good finds” for their own home — and so the store was born.

“We both like a bargain,” Julie said.

“Who doesn’t? It was just a thought we had one day. What if we get a bunch of stuff and just open our own store?”

They debuted their “weekend warehouse” — open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — in February after stocking up for a year and filling their garage and storage unit with items.

Julie says they pride themselves on offering a mix of classic and trendy items

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Julie Hernandez, above, and her husband Miguel are the owners of Good Finds in Oakley.

— along with some that are outright unique — that are good quality at reasonable prices.

“If something’s not up to par, we won’t put it out,” she said.

All their items are brand new, and most of their inventory is changed out and refreshed every weekend. Good Finds sells everything from dining sets, accent chairs, area rugs, lighting, bar stools, wall art,

throw pillows and even items for pets.

“The customers love it in here,” Julie said. “They say, ‘This is a goldmine!’”

Unlike at larger stores, Good Finds customers can enjoy the unique experience of seeing Julie and Miguel Hernandez each time they visit, because they run the store entirely by themselves. For questions about décor, Julie said her husband is the one to go to; he offers great tips and advice.

Because the inventory includes unique items, the store is unable to order additional items once they are sold. But Julie says if someone is looking for something specific, she takes down their information and lets them know if something comes up.

Good Finds is located at 3647 Main St. in Oakley and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Good.Finds.Oakley, where they spotlight an item of the week they have for sale in the store.

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connection inside your home.

According to a survey commissioned by The Velux Group, a gap is growing between the time Americans spend outdoors and the time they’d like to spend in nature. In the U.S., 63% of survey participants said they average one hour or less a week in nature, but 88% said they would like to spend more time.

The majority of respondents said they believe nature, daylight and fresh air have a positive impact on stress levels, and most agreed those factors have a positive impact on mental well-being.

“Exposure to nature such as trees, plants and views of open spaces has been found to improve the cognitive ability to focus and read social cues,” said Arie Greenleaf, associate professor of counseling at Seattle University.

“Worker productivity, how people feel about the work they do and the level of engagement, improves with a view of nature.”

Despite ample research demonstrating the benefits, the study revealed a common theme: 85% of participants believe they spent more time in nature as children than children do today. That’s a trend that translates into adult habits, too.

“With work and family responsibilities,

we can’t always fit spending time outside into our busy schedules,” said Peter Foldbjerg, head of Daylight, Energy and Indoor Climate for The Velux Group. “One thing we can do is improve how our homes connect to nature: From houseplants and nature-inspired art to skylights and screened porches, there are a wide variety of options for creating nature connections in the place we spend most of our time — our homes.”

Learn how to bring more nature into your home with these decorating and design ideas: ♦♦ Houseplants: Living plants not only add a touch of the outdoors, but they also help clean the air inside your home. In smaller spaces, even a few pots of herbs can add a refreshing touch of nature. If flat surfaces and floor space are at a premium, get creative with your wall space and incorporate shelving and wall-mounted planters. ♦♦ Sunshine and fresh air: Whether it’s from windows or skylights, bringing natural light and fresh air inside can keep your space fresh and inviting. There are scientifically proven correlations between natural light exposure and mood, as well as your body’s ability to maintain its circadian rhythm. Refreshing the air in your home can help eliminate volatile organic compounds, pet dander and microparticles from cooking and cleaning.

If your home lacks natural light, a skylight may be easier to add than a window, and skylights bring in twice as much light as vertical windows; their angle allows more of

the sun’s rays to reach farther into the room.

Some skylights also offer venting options that can contribute to cleaner air. ♦♦ Nature-inspired art: Studies have shown that viewing photos or paintings of nature scenes has mental and physical benefits.

You can also use decorative mirrors to reflect natural light and make a space feel larger and brighter. ♦♦ Botanically inspired patterns: Look to pillows, area rugs and wallpaper to incorporate patterns inspired by flowers, foliage or landscapes outside. These decorative elements can boost your spirits and create a welcoming environment indoors by reflecting the outdoor world. ♦♦ Natural materials: Sisal rugs and baskets, wood planking and stone countertops or side tables can add texture and a touch of the natural world to your interiors. These materials let you incorporate nature into your design aesthetic with natural textures that not only look stylish but feel great, too. Find more ideas for integrating the outdoors into your home design at www.whyskylights.com/outside-in.

Connect with Nature at Work If you work outside your home, at least a third of your day may have you stuck inside.

Make your work environment more appealing with these ideas that let you embrace nature even while you’re on the clock. ♦♦ Incorporate natural life with a desk plant. You may feel more refreshed by that touch of green, and it helps clean the air

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There are myriad ways to bring the beauty of nature indoors to create a calming, peaceful space. around you, too. ♦♦ Find sunlight. Today’s offices promote free-range working, so find a sofa near a window and get your best work done there.

Or spend a few hours working outside. If your office design is behind the times, take a walk outside on your lunch break. ♦♦ Surround yourself with natural materials. Transform your desk-scape with a bamboo monitor stand, stone smartphone holder or woven seagrass inbox. ♦♦ Trick the senses with natural soundscapes. Earbuds are a must in today’s open-plan offices. Instead of playing music, escape with nature-inspired tunes like rain, wind in the trees or birds. ♦♦ Select art influenced by Mother Nature.

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lmost 1,000,000 Americans have taken out reverse mortgages and that number continues to grow.

As Baby Boomers move into

retirement the reverse mortgage program is becoming more popular than ever. People are looking to a reverse mortgage to eliminate their monthly mortgage payment, or to set up a monthly income stream to supplement pensions and/or social security.

And not just Baby Boomers. Seniors of all ages are realizing that the old 4% rule isn’t all it was cracked up to be when they worked with their financial planners to set up their retirement plan 15 years ago. It just hasn’t kept up with the times.

Some are even using the reverse mortgage program as an alternative to long term care insurance. The FHA insured reverse mortgage line of credit provides a growth feature. What that means is that the unused portion of the line of credit will increase over time. This growth feature is not tied to the value of your home. The line of credit will grow even if the value of your home declines.

Considering longevity, skyrocketing cost of health care, and the increasing costs of everything from bread and milk, to travel and entertainment, we must take a look at home equity early on in our retirement planning.

Financial planners have always held the equity in one’s home as sacred dollars, never to be touched. They often do not even include your home equity in your net worth.

Studies show that, for many seniors, home equity accounts for 80% of their total net worth.

That amount of money can no longer be set aside on the mantle to admire. That is a luxury we can no longer afford.

Even though every client has a unique life story, there are common threads to the people I meet. A change in circumstance, a life altering event, or just the fact that retirement sneaks up on all of us – all these are reasons that people begin to look at a reverse mortgage.

“I didn’t expect to still be here.” I hear this every day from my older clients. Longevity is obviously a good thing. Clearly, we would like to live longer, if we are healthy and are of sound mind. BUT what if the money doesn’t last as long as our bodies last?

There have been several studies done by the financial planning community that show the use

Beth Miller-Rowe has been in the mortgage industry for 36 years specializing in reverse mortgages for the past 10 years. Beth has degrees in economics and business administration.

of a reverse mortgage can extend the life of your retirement assets.

Check out a couple of articles, one by Barry H. Sacks, J.D., Ph.D. and Stephen R. Sacks, Ph.D. titled “Reversing the Conventional Wisdom: Using Home Equity to Supplement Retirement Income” or another by Wade Pfau titled Incorporating Home Equity into a Retirement Income Strategy.

Both are very informative.

“I can’t retire. I am going to have to work until I die.” This is another one I hear very often, especially from younger clients. Baby boomers are coming into retirement with large mortgages and high credit card debt. The cost to buy a home has increased so much in the last 30 years that it has become very difficult to pay off a mortgage by the time we reach retirement age.

The low cost of mortgage money over the last 15 years has encouraged refinancing and when refinancing borrowers are often told “now is the time to take cash out” to pay off debt or do home improvements. It all sounded so good and it was so easy at the time. Now, at 62, people are looking at having to continue to work to service very high debt loads. A reverse mortgage may provide a means to stay in the family home and have renewed financial security.

“I lost my spouse’s income and I can no longer afford to keep up on my bills.” This one always breaks my heart. It seems that it was always in their minds that it could happen,

but a plan was never put in place because it was just too painful to talk about the possibility out loud. Now one spouse is left making very difficult decisions based on significantly reduced cash flow. A reverse mortgage may be a great tool to supplement reduced retirement income and remain in the home where you made so many memories.

There are many reasons that people want to learn the truth about reverse mortgages. The key is doing the research yourself. I hear… “my friend said a reverse mortgage is bad”. When I ask why they think it is bad it is either due to a flawed myth, or the friend doesn’t know why they think it is bad, they just “heard” that somewhere.

The words I love to hear are “I want to find out, for myself, what the truth is and make my own decision”.

The truth about reverse mortgages is that they are a great tool for many people, and they don’t work for others.

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Homeowners, however, remain responsible for the payment of taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other items. Nonpayment of these items can lead to a default under the loan terms and ultimate loss of the home. FHA insured reverse mortgages have an up front and ongoing cost; ask your loan officer for details. These materials are not from, nor approved by HUD, FHA, or any governing agency. **American Pacific Mortgage Corporation is not financial service company or licensed tax advisors; the material provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax and/or mortgage advice. Although the material is deemed to be accurate and reliable, there is no guarantee it is without errors. We are not financial or tax advisors, please contact your financial professional for your personal financial situation.

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our home’s exterior not only adds curb appeal but also creates a first impression for

anyone visiting.

For over 20 years, Custom Exteriors has been offering full-service home enhancement services to clients throughout the Bay Area.

In addition to specializing in windows and doors, the company focuses on fiber cement siding, providing free in-home evaluations and estimates and exterior design services using photos of clients’ homes to show them what their completed projects will look like.

Design experts say this season’s trends are clean lines and light. “People want clean lines and no obstructions,” said Kevin Grundy, owner of Custom Exteriors. “For windows, grids between windowpanes are out and for doors, clean and clear glass is in style.”

Custom Exteriors offers fiberglass, vinyl and wood windows to fit different budgets and styles. “Vinyl is, by far, one of the most popular window materials,” said Grundy. “It’s easy to install, simple to maintain, incredibly energy efficient and customizable.”

If looking to increase natural lighting, Grundy recommends picture windows.

Picture windows are cost-effective and offer completely unobstructed views which results in an abundance of natural light.

When it comes to doors, Custom Exteriors replaces, repairs and installs a variety of types.

“Most people are unaware of how a brand new door can greatly enhance the overall beauty of their home while simultaneously ensuring the security,” said Grundy.

Some factors to consider when choosing a new door are energy efficiency, style, maintenance and durability.

Siding is a great option for rejuvenating your home’s exterior. Not only can it change how it looks, but it can also contribute to your home’s stability, safety and comfort.

Grundy recommends Hardie fiber cement siding, which looks like wood siding, but is more durable. Custom Exteriors also offers stone siding. Stone siding is durable, weatherresistant and easy to maintain.

According to Custom Exterior’s customers, the result can be a total transformation.

Pleasanton resident Bill Carrick bought his house in 2011 as a fixer-upper. Custom Exteriors replaced all 13 windows, the front door, sliding glass door and installed window coverings.

“We are delighted with the quality of their products, as well as the workmanship and service,” said Carrick.“After the first project, we knew right away that we would use them again . . . They have been consistently great to work with on every project.”

Custom Exteriors is located at 2142 Rheem Drive, Suite E, in Pleasanton. For more information, visit www.custom-exteriors.com or call 925-249-2280.

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Located on a 145-acre manmade lagoon, Delta Coves will eventually

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home. It is frequently used on vinyl siding, concrete and sometimes wood decks to treat mildew and other growth that accumulates over time.

Power washing can be a great way to remove grime without having to scrub by hand, but it requires a delicate touch to get it right. Sometimes it is best to leave the job to professionals. But homeowners willing to give it a go can try power washing themselves, as various stores rent power washers.

The home improvement website ImproveNet says, until very recently, pressure washers were almost exclusively commercial machines sold to professionals or rented to do-ityourselfers. Lately, manufacturers have targeted homeowners looking to buy with lightweight options. For those who see power washing as a routine venture, purchasing a unit may be worth the investment.

It is important to exercise caution when operating a power washing machine. The high-velocity spray can tear through skin. It is key to get a feel for the washer, and try less pressure first to get a handle on the magnitude of the tool.

Don safety gear prior to using a pressure washer. Gloves, eye protection and ear protection can be handy. Most units will connect to a standard garden hose. Choose old clothing and expect to get wet. Never point a power washer hose at anyone, and do not attempt to rinse feet or hands in the spray.

The renovation resource The Family Handyman suggests starting with a wide-degree nozzle to test out the spray on the

surface that needs to be cleaned. A 15- or 25-degree nozzle is usually the wand for general cleaning and paint stripping without damaging the surface of the home. Experiment with an optimal distance of the washer wand to get the desired cleaning effects without causing any damage. Work using a horizontal, slightly downward angle to avoid driving water up under the siding of a home.

Avoid spraying any electric wires or components on the home. Also, try not to spray upward, and angle the spray away from doors, windows and vents.

Some washers have reservoirs that will hold a detergent solution. Choose the right detergent for the job. Keep in mind, cleansers containing bleach can damage surrounding plants, so they may need to be covered while the washing takes place.

Avoid the use of ladders when operating a power washer; the push-back from the wand can cause falls. Instead, opt for an extension wand to address the upper reaches of a home.

Power washing a home is an effective way to remove stubborn grime and refresh the look of a home’s exterior.

Solar Panels There’s a new twist to the old power wash story. Solar panels are fast becoming the norm in many neighborhoods, and just like other parts of the house, they need to be cleaned too.

“Dust on solar panels can affect production depending on the level of accumulation,” said Matt Turville, COO of Del Sol Energy. “It’s wise to keep an eye on your panels and their productivity.”

According to Turville, when there is an accumulation of dust on your panels, you may notice a decrease in their productivity.

Solar panels should be cleaned at least once a year, or more as needed.

“In our area, there’s naturally more dust, due to all of the farming and construction nearby,” said Turville.

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Powerwashing the exterior of the home can be an effective way to clean it in the spring and fall.

While rain helps keep solar panels clean, when there is a drought, more dust tends to accumulate on the panels, thus impacting their productivity.

Del Sol Energy offers different types of cleaning and service plans to keep your solar panels in tip-top shape.

The process of cleaning solar panels involves using power washers and specialized equipment to ensure the glass panels aren’t damaged in the process.

Residents should make sure whoever is cleaning them has adequate insurance to work on roofs.

Even if your panels came from another solar company, Del Sol Energy can still inspect and service your panels.

They also offer inspection services for people who are buying new homes with solar panels already installed.

“People don’t know the condition the panels are in, or if they’re even working,” said Turville.

Del Sol Energy is located at 225 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-378-4801.

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This keeps dirt (and salt in the winter) from being a nuisance. ♦♦ Get the right cleanser. Pet owners must contend with accidents. Look for an enzymatic cleanser that will treat stains and odors so pets do not return to the soiled area again and again, thinking it is an acceptable potty location, says Modern Dog magazine. Test an area of the carpet or floor being treated for colorfastness before applying. Address accidents promptly. ♦♦ Choose the right upholstery. According to Martha Stewart Living, look for top-grain, semi-aniline leathers, as scratches are disguised on such pieces. In terms of fabric, microfiber or microsuede are better suited to pets, because the fabric is tightly woven and may be more resistant to fur and soiling. ♦♦ Launder pet items. Regularly wash bedding and other belongings pets use. This will help tame indoor odors. ♦♦ Keep nails neat. Clipping dog, cat and other small animals’ nails may help avoid scratches on furniture and floors. If you do not feel comfortable doing it, take the animal to a groomer.

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If you think winter means the end of beautiful garden colors, think again. There are plenty of cool season flowers and other plants that can add a pop of color to brighten your day. These flowers provide color right when most people need it most.

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If you think winter means the end of beautiful garden colors, think again. There are plenty of cool season flowers and other plants that can add a pop of color. will grow from shrubs or small trees when fully established.

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Fueling a fireplace for the season may require those with wood-burning units to keep an ample wood supply. How it is stored is important, as properly stored wood prevents issues.

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Log Splitters Direct suggests choosing a dry, breezy area of the property about 20 feet from the nearest door to the house to store firewood.

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Stick to organized rows of wood no more than 4 feet high. Log racks, pallets and posts will keep the wood off the ground where moisture and rot can develop. Placing the logs in a pile will impede air flow and cause the wood to rot rather than dry and season.

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♦♦ Clear the deck of potted plants: Even homeowners who intend to use their decks in winter should remove potted plants from the deck in the fall. The home improvement experts at HGTV note moisture can get trapped between deck boards and plastic, wood or ceramic containers in cold weather, which can contribute to mildew, discoloration or decay. ♦♦ Store unnecessary furniture: Homeowners who like to sit on their decks in winter will no doubt want to leave some furniture out over the winter — but those with lots of furniture can likely move the majority of it into a garage or shed for the winter. HGTV notes that doing so will prevent potential

formation of blemishes on the deck that can result from inconsistent weathering. ♦♦ Remove snow, but do so carefully: Prolonged contact with snow and ice can damage a deck. As a result, homeowners should clear snow from their decks when accumulation is significant. HGTV recommends using a snow blower on the deck to avoid scarring. If a shovel must be used, push snow with the planks to reduce the risk of damaging the deck.

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“Live Pretty on a Penny” blog writer Erin Marshall recommends using space-saving and unconventional items that are beautiful and functional to store and organize items. Look for furnishings that are both attractive and practical so you can achieve the look you want with the benefit of added storage. Options like nesting chairs or storage boxes that double as benches can add seating options with a modest footprint. ♦♦ Live outdoors: Maximize your living space by creating usable outdoor settings. With the right combination of outdoor seating, pillows, shade and planters, you can turn a patio into an outdoor oasis, said Rhoda Vickers, author of the “Southern Hospitality” blog. Whether you treat the space as a garden retreat or an extension of your entertaining area, the right

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decorative elements allow you to add livable square footage without construction. ♦♦ Reimagine lighting: Set the tone of each room by incorporating LED bulbs to brighten up the space or smart home bulbs that allow you to change the ambiance as you wish. Kevin O’Gara, “Thou Swell” blog writer, approaches design with the idea that every room should have a mix of lighting, including overhead, accent and task lights, so it’s the perfect opportunity to get creative with setting the mood.

Take your design beyond basic by installing your own fixtures that enhance the room’s lighting and add a decorative element that complements the overall aesthetic. ♦♦ Give space a dual purpose: It’s all about maximizing your space when leasing, says Brittni Mehlhoff, author of the “Paper and Stitch” blog. Make the most of a space that pulls double-duty. In a space like your guest room, create a bookshelf that doubles as a desk and serves as your home office as well.

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Homeowners ready to re-embrace wood paneling can choose to enhance one wall in a room. Think about the space above a fireplace or a strip of wall behind a sitting chair and side table. Paneling also can serve as a headboard behind a bed in a master suite. Painted horizontally, paneling can add dimension and texture to walls, even in a bathroom.

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Identifying your kitchen style

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ith so many different styles of kitchens and cabinets, sometimes it can be hard to decide on a

favorite. While you may see kitchens in a variety of styles and find them all beautiful in their own way, finding inspirations for your dream kitchen often requires sorting through many different considerations.

Aside from the look of each style, many aspects must be considered, such as compatibility with the rest of the home and whether it will endure the test of time.

With the variety of options available, it can sometimes become more of a hassle than a fun improvement on your home. However, these different kitchen design styles can help you decide what suits your home while also fitting your personal style.

Transitional

Transitional styling blends the comfort and warmth of traditional design with the clean profiles and understated colors of the contemporary look. The result is often gracious, streamlined spaces that radiate harmony. Taking advantage of this style allows you to choose a simple door style, often a shaker, and pair it with an appealing paint color. Neutral paints, such as white, gray and even a venture into the blue color palette, are popular among transitional cabinetry. With decorative pieces usually at a minimum, the emphasis is placed on modest details.

Maybe you like some characteristics of the traditional styling but enjoy the simplicity of contemporary. Transitional style encompasses the best of both worlds and fits the style of many homes because of its versatile traits.

Mediterranean

Primitive and cozy – but with an edge – the Mediterranean design style makes a statement and is tied together with a rustic feel. Mediterranean styling is characterized by wrought iron, exposed wood beams, multi-colored cabinetry and a mix of metals providing its unique ethnic flare. To tie it all together, Wellborn Cabinet’s Sandia, Wellington and Modesto Square door styles can strengthen the design. Color palettes may vary from darker shades of brown to whitewashed tones of neutral colors. The decor typically features hand-crafted, salvaged or repurposed items made of wood, leather, natural fibers, wicker and wrought iron.

Modern

Modern design employs a sense of simplicity in every element. Sleek is a collective term to describe modern design. Every element exudes crispness in shape, simplicity in generally muted color and fundamentals in materials such as glass, metals and wood. Frameless cabinetry is typically the norm for modern kitchens. Colors are explored in soft tones with an accent or two taking center stage. The modern style embraces simplicity, clean lines, technology and the bare minimum required to appropriately handle functional and aesthetic demands.

Industrial

With its raw, utilitarian appeal, an industrial design style can give modern homes a sophisticated edge. The main feature of industrial styling is the unfinished look that focuses on combining bare and rough surfaces with a clean and flat finish. Industrial style revels in the drama of differing materials such as wrought iron accents, glass doors and brick. To help put a contemporary twist on industrial styling, Wellborn Cabinet’s Chelsea and

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More than just a space for cooking and eating, the kitchen is where a lot of the action in the home takes place.

Antigua door styles are a perfect match for industrial kitchen design, which celebrates a bold starkness with its blend of different metals.

Whether your preferences fit perfectly into one category or a combination of several, the goal of creating your dream kitchen is to listen to what style speaks to you. For more kitchen and home remodeling ideas, visit www.wellborn.com.

Creating the Look

More than just a space for cooking and eating, the kitchen is where a lot of the action in the home takes place. Whether you’re renovating, redecorating or simply updating your space, get inspired to transform the area with these style secrets.

Transitional style updates the classic, time-tested appeal of a traditional look without sacrificing elegance.

Consider adding shaker cabinetry, a neutral color palette – or blue, which adds a subtle hint of color – marble or quartz countertops, natural wood accents, cleanlined furniture and subway or hexagon tile for a neutral backsplash.

Mediterranean style is known for its colorful tiles, natural woods and wrought iron details. To create a stylish, inviting kitchen using Mediterranean elements, consider warm colors with cool accents, incorporating colorful decorative tile, featuring reclaimed wood, choosing black hardware in a contemporary shape, adding open shelving and contemporary lighting.

Modern style is characterized by aesthetics, efficiency and functionality. Modern styling doesn’t worry about characterless kitchen design, though. It has the habit of turning rooms into showcases. Common amongst modern styling is a clutter-free space, and in doing so, everything is hidden behind the cabinet doors making storage solutions vital. To get the modern look, consider adding a geometric backsplash and natural wood accents, ditching cabinet hardware and installing technology into the space.

Industrial style is often the design of choice in warehouse conversions and loft remodeling because of its celebration of unfinished and hard-working elements.

A little rough, but by no means dull, the industrial style can be created using an individual unfinished wall made from concrete or masonry, a neutral color palette such as grays and browns with “cold” metals (not gold or brass), muted or matte-finished appliances and wire-hung metal chandeliers.

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