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Algae still Up in smoke floating F around

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Ongoing testing for cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae blooms, in Discovery Bay is still underway, with results expected sometime this week from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB).

In July, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and CVRWQCB had warned Discovery Bay Delta residents and visitors that the blooms had been found in the private bays of Discovery Bay. The county tested waters in response to resident complaints on July 22.

Since then, other local agencies, including the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD), have tested for and found toxins in other bay area bodies of water, including the Delta waters of Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley.

“We will call the problem gone once we have two sets of clean samples,” said Dr. Marilyn Underwood, Contra Costa County’s director of environmental health. “We took the first set last week – we took 20 samples – and hopefully, it will be clean. Visually, the waters look clearer.”

irefighters from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) were called to a house fire in Discovery Bay early Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, where they discovered a marijuana grow operation inside. A fire alarm going off in the house, located on the 2400 block of Aberdeen Lane, alerted a neighbor, who called 911 around 7:22 a.m. ECCFPD Engine 59 arrived to find black smoke and flames coming from a second-story bedroom in the front of the home, which is where they believe the fire started. Firefighters determined the residence was unoccupied as they made entry, and they Photo by Tony Kukulich uncovered evidence of what appeared to be an operation to grow marijuana, including lights and an extensive ventilation system.

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Honoring A Cowboy

Jack Roddy set to be presented with the prestigous Ben Johnson Memorial Award. Page 4

Plan For Your Next Getaway

Enjoy the last days of summer with these fun locations just a short drive away. Page 13

On A Winning Streak

see Algae page 34

Judgment awarded in vehicle-fatality case

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Three years after 12-year-old Burgess Hu was struck and killed by an SUV on his way to Excelsior Middle School in Bryon, the California State Superior Court has awarded his family a $1.25 million judgment.

The ruling, which was entered on May 16, was made against Brandy Woolman, the driver of the vehicle. The judgment also stipulates that Burgess was without fault in his own

death.

“We can’t bring people back, but this is a step toward closure for the dad, and that’s an important one,” said Scott Sumner, Hu’s attorney. “It’s closer to justice and (the judgment) certainly backs up what was important to the father.

In particular, that Burgess didn’t cause his own death and that the driver was responsible. Those things were important.”

No criminal charges were ever filed against Woolman in the see Judgment page 34

Three years after Burgess Hu of Discovery Bay was struck and killed by an SUV on his way to school, the family has received a stipulated judgment in the case.

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go to news/press releases Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed Assemblymember Frazier’s AB 326 into law.

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Getting ready for fall Come one, come all, to the Town of Discovery Bay’s inaugural Scarecrow Festival and Movie in the Park.

Open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools, civic organizations and businesses, the scarecrow-building competition is a chance to use your imagination, get creative and have fun. Scarecrows may be traditional, whimsical, humorous, mischievous, loveable or scary.

The scarecrows will be displayed at the community center starting Oct. 21. First and second prizes will be awarded to the winners.

The movie, “Beetlejuice,” will begin at dusk and admission is free. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., and enjoy a wonderful night with your family, friends and neighbors. Winners of the scarecrow contest will be announced before the film begins.

Deadline to register for the contest is Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. To register, visit the town’s recreation department, call 925-3924575 or email mgallo@todb.ca.gov.

Governor signs Frazier bill Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed AB 326, by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley), into law, setting a 30-day deadline that the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) must reimburse a collateral deposit by an employer in a Division of Labor Standards Enforcement prevailing wage dispute.

“I applaud the governor for signing AB 326 to bring fairness to the prevailing wage dispute process,” said Frazier. “As

a former general contractor, I know firsthand that tying up cash can place innocent employers in jeopardy of losing their business or creating financial hardship.”

Current law requires that, in cases where a contractor has been accused of prevailing wage violations, the contractor must post a cash deposit with the DIR equivalent to the full amount of the assessment, plus penalties. AB 326 would ensure that the contractor is reimbursed in a time-

ly manner.

AB 326 had the support of the Associated General Contractors of California and San Diego, Associated Builders & Contractors of California, Construction Employers’ Association, Southern California Contractors Association and California Association of Specialty Contractors.

This bill passed through the legislature with widespread bipartisan support and will become effective on Jan. 1.

Gardening in Discovery Bay According to Marin Master Gardeners, a community garden is any piece of land gardened by a group of people, utilizing either individual or shared plots on private or public land.

Community gardens provide fresh produce and plants, and they contribute to a sense of community and connection to the environment.

They also provide an opportunity for satisfying labor and neighborhood improvement.

If you are interested in the possibility of leasing a raised bed to grow your own veggies, fruits or flowers and share success stories with others in Discovery Bay, contact Rhonda Cardwell at rcardwell@todb.ca.gov or call 925-392-4575.

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Jack Roddy to receive memorial award “ His character is built on the

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Not everyone thinks of ranchers and cowboys when they think of California, but we have some of the Wild West’s most renowned, steer-wrangling horseback riders in the rodeo industry.

Jack Roddy is one such rider, and his dedication to the rodeo community is what has earned him the honor of the Ben Johnson Memorial Award, which will be presented at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, during its annual Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.

Born on Oct. 3, 1937, and raised on his family ranch in Colma, California, Roddy grew up riding horses and roping cattle. At the age of 14, he competed in his first RCA rodeo and won $90 in the wild horse race. His love of the sport only grew from there, sending him across the country for competitions as he won championships and broke records along the way.

He attended college at California Polytechnic State University, where he competed with the rodeo team and became the 1959 Steer Wrestling Champion and All Around Cowboy. By 1962, Roddy was on his way to the National Finals Rodeo for the first time, and by 1966, he won the world championship for steer wrestling, setting a record for total earnings in the event. He followed it up with another championship in 1968, and by 1997, Roddy was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The sport brought Roddy all over the continent for competitions, but it’s the people who made it something special to him.

“Rodeo is a tight-knit community,” he said. “The main things I relish are the many friends and business acquaintances I’ve made along the way.”

Having served on the board of directors of the Na-

model of the American cowboy, which includes respect, hard work and keeping his word.

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Chris Cox, longtime friend

Photo courtesy of Kirsten Holder

Jack Roddy, all around cowboy and two-time steerwrestling champion, is being honored with the Ben Johnson Memorial Award at this year’s Rodeo Hall of Fame awards weekend. tional Rodeo Cowboys Association, he is being presented the Ben Johnson Memorial Award for the first time ever in honor of his dedication to the betterment of prorodeo and upstanding involvement in his community.

“Ben Johnson was a good friend of mine,” said Roddy, who shared that only 14 other people have ever been honored with the award. “They told me about a month ago that I was going to receive it, and (my wife and I)

plan to leave for Oklahoma City on Sept. 29.”

Also attending the event in support of Roddy will be longtime friend and cowboy Chris Cox of “Chris Cox Horsemanship,” a television program on RFD-TV. Cox’s father went to Cal Poly with Roddy, and Cox fondly recalls the many vacations their families took together, celebrating birthdays and visiting family ranches.

“His character is built on the model of the American cowboy, which includes respect, hard work and keeping his word,” said Cox of Roddy.

Roddy and his wife, Donna, ranch in Brentwood, where they built Roddy Ranch Golf Course on their land and hosted the first and only Rodeo Historical Society Golf Tournament. Not only is he a leader of the cattle industry in California and a member of the Rancheros Visitadores, but he’s also involved in many charitable events across the U.S. When asked how he felt about the vast growth of the Brentwood area over his lifetime, Roddy gave a chuckle.

“I’ve seen a lot of changes,” Roddy said. “But, I’ve enjoyed living out here. We have a beautiful ranch, and I feel fortunate to live in this area.”

For more information, visit www.nationalcowboy museum.org.

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BUSD takes tours of district schools

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

In a new approach to support the district’s many schools, the Brentwood Union School District’s Board of Education members have begun walking tours on the school campuses.

The first school to host a tour was Edna Hill Middle School.

“It went great!” said Edna Hill Principal Kirsten Jobb. “It was an excellent opportunity for the board to experience what’s going on in the classrooms. We have a very supportive school board, and we’re very fortunate to have them as our partners.”

This feet-on-the-street method is exactly what the district was going for. Superintendent Dana Eaton was excited by the board’s commitment to enhancing the students’ environments.

“The board of education will be able to tour each and every campus to see the goals that have been laid out,” said Eaton.

“They’re committed to seeing the impact of the budget they’ve enacted and to gain a sense of each school’s strengths, in addition to seeing where they need more support.”

These walking tours take place while children are present, giving the board a more organic exposure to daily life in the classrooms. The members look at everything

“ They’re committed to seeing the impact of the budget they’ve enacted and to gain a sense of each school’s strengths, in addition to seeing where they need more support.

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Dana Eaton BUSD Supervisor from Chromebooks to amenities available for the students.

“Once you get on the board, you realize you represent the schools,” said Carlos Sanabria, president of the board. “It’s a valuable collective experience. Each of us focuses on different aspects, which makes for a better conversation at our next meeting.”

This up close and personal look at what’s going on in the district will give the members a better idea of how to tend to the growing school-aged community in Brentwood.

The next school on the tour list is Bristow Middle School, to be conducted on Sept.

22 and led by Principal Jon Ovick.

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Sowing the safflower The safflower fields on Balfour Road were harvested last week, which made for a dusty route out of town for drivers.

These bustling machines can handle about 145 bushels before needing to be emptied, and they were busy making laps around the hills by Balfour and Deer Valley Road. The approximately 2,800 acres take about a month to harvest, according to farmer Glen McCauley.

“It goes pretty quick … when we have all three machines working,” said McCauley. “It looks like a good crop, but we had a down year, because we ran out of water. If we had more rain in April, it might have been all right.”

Safflower has many uses. It goes into coloring and flavoring of foods, as well as medicines. It’s also used for making red and yellow dyes, but primarily, it is cultivated for the vegetable oil extracted from its seeds.

The flower itself, sometimes called “Bastard Saffron,” can be a cheap substitute for the very expensive saffron.

For more photos, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows.

Brad Bennett contributed to this story.

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Harvesters are a familiar sight to locals, who are accustomed to safflower crops around Balfour Road.

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Water-conserving plumbing fixtures have been required in new-home construction for several years. So, if you bought your home recently, you can ignore this article. But, if your home was built prior to 1994, there is a new requirement you need to be aware of, whether you are selling your home or not.

Effective. Jan 1, owners of single-family homes in California that were built prior to 1994 will be required to install waterconserving plumbing fixtures. Please note that this is NOT a function of selling a home (what we call a “point-of-sale requirement”).

Here are the fixtures in question that will need to be replaced: Toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons per flush, urinals that use more than 1 gallon per flush, showerheads that have flow capacity more than 2.5 gallons per minute and any interior faucet that emits more than 2.2 gallons per minute.

You are not allowed to just put a brick in your toilet or otherwise adjust your existing toilet, even if the end result saves the same amount of water.

If you are selling or buying a home, this is something to be aware of, although as I said above, it’s not technically required to be done when you sell a home. But, the seller now has a duty to disclose if their plumbing fixtures comply with this law, and the buyer may very well ask the seller to correct the situation during their investigation of the property, as a requirement before they will remove their contingency.

This will be very similar to the carbon monoxide detector requirement that passed a few years ago, meaning it’s required to do, but most people won’t be aware of it until they sell their home or apply for a permit to do some work on their home.

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Earn online diploma Register to vote The Contra Costa County Library is offering qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate through the Career Online High School.

The program is specifically designed to reimmerse adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce.

“Earning a high school diploma is a lifechanging achievement,” said County Librarian Terry Speiker. “By offering Career Online High School, we’re empowering our residents to seek new opportunities and transform their lives.”

Career Online High School is a program brought to public libraries by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, and is part of the world’s first accredited, private, online school district.

“We’re delighted to partner with the Contra Costa County Library to offer Career Online High School and give residents access to education and the potential to change their lives,” said Paul Gazzolo, senior vice president and general manager for Gale.

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The Contra Costa County Library will award scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to earn a high school diploma and advance their careers. Once enrolled, the program pairs each student with an academic coach, who assists with developing an individual career plan, offers ongoing guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance and connects the learner with the resources needed to demonstrate mastery of the course material. Boardcertified instructors support the classes and students have 24/7 access to the online learning platform.

Coursework begins in one of eight highgrowth, high-demand career fields across a wide spectrum, from childcare and education to certified transportation, before progressing to the core academic subjects. Students are able to graduate in as few as six months by transferring in previously earned high school credits, but are given up to 18 months to complete the program.

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To register to vote or find out if you are already registered, visit www.cocovote.us/voter-registration/ register-to-vote. On the site, you can also find information for military and overseas voters, view election results and print a copy of the National Mail Voter Registration Form. The form is also available at any county elections office, public library, post office and California

Department of Motor Vehicles.

The deadline to register or reregister to vote for any election is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 24. Registration forms sent by mail must also be postmarked by Oct. 24. If you submit an application after this time, your application will still be processed for future elections.

For more information, call the Contra Costa County Elections Division at 925-335-7800 or visit them at 555 Escobar St., in Martinez.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 26, the Alameda County Public Works Agency will be repairing a sinkhole in the southbound lane of Vasco Road, near mile marker 3.74.

The work will be done between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and is expected to be finished by Friday, Sept. 30.

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bound traffic may be reduced to one lane and speed limits will be reduced through the work zone. There will be no impacts on the northbound travel lanes. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to adhere to the reduced speed and use caution around personnel and equipment.

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Capernaum Club upcoming events

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art of being involved in Young Life’s Capernaum Club includes the annual Joy Proms, shown here from last year. But there are also plenty of other fun events for members of the group. The Capernaum Club is for students ages 14 to 22 years of age with developmental and physical challenges. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the theme being wear your favorite sports team jersey. On Friday, Oct. 28, the meeting will have Halloween theme and the meeting on Nov. 18 will be Thanksgiving themed. The club is located at the Cornerstone Fellowship offices, 6651 Lone Tree Way, across from Winco. For more information, call or text Austin at 925-457-5712.

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Estate Planning Considerations For Seniors: Adding Your Child As A Co-Trustee To Your Trust

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Do you have a trust and are you thinking about adding one of your children as a cotrustee? Recently, we have met with several seniors who have had questions about adding one of their children as a co-trustee.

First, when should you consider adding a child as a co-trustee?

We generally find it is not necessary to add a child as co-trustee if you and your spouse are still active and able to handle all of your personal and financial affairs. However, if your significant other passes, or if you would like additional assistance, then this might be a good time to consider adding a child co-trustee. By adding a child co-trustee, they will be able to help manage your personal and financial affairs.

For example, my mother-in-law, who lived in Rossmoor, told my husband when she turned 85 that she wanted some help sending out her bills every month. We were more than happy to help. To facilitate this change, we added my husband as her co-trustee, which allowed him to pay all of her bills from her accounts.

Another benefit of adding your child as a co-trustee is that it allows your child to monitor all of your bank and retirement accounts.

Sadly, we have seen several seniors who have been wrongly taken advantage of and have lost substantial amounts of money as a result of fraudulent transactions. By allowing your child to monitor all your accounts, you can help protect yourself against these fraudulent transactions.

If I add my child as a co-trustee, what will their responsibilities be?

This answer will vary depending on your

personal situation and needs. The benefit of adding a child as a co-trustee is that your child’s role can evolve to meet your needs, as you get older. In the beginning, your child co-trustee can simply help pay your bills from your accounts.

However, if you later decide that you would like additional assistance, your child will also be able to manage your entire estate. For example, if you need additional help at your home, but don’t have sufficient funds, your child could sell, manage or move assets to pay for this additional support.

How do I add my child as a co-trustee?

Adding a co-trustee is a very simple process. We draft two documents for you and your child to sign. The first is a document appointing your child as a co-trustee and the second is an oath that your child takes promising to fulfill their fiduciary duties (i.e. promising to always act in the best interest of the trust).

While adding your child as a co-trustee can have some great benefits, it is important for both you and your child to first understand the responsibilities involved. We meet with seniors every day in our Walnut Creek office to discuss these types of estate planning issues, and I offer free, 30-minute consultations for all new clients.

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eritage High School’s Rising Stars Theatre Troupe is down to the last showings of its production of “Titus Andronicus.” Considered to be Shakespeare’s bloodiest play, Titus is full of intrigue, revenge and murder. As the play opens, the Emperor of Rome has died and his sons are vying for the throne. The citizens prefer the Emperor’s brother, Titus Andronicus, while the captured Queen Tamora of the Goths and her sons follow their own lethal agenda. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Student tickets are $10 and adult tickets are $12. Tickets are available at hhsrisingstars.com and at the door. Performances are on Sept. 29 and 30, at 7 p.m., and Oct. 1, at 1 p.m., at the Heritage High School theater, located at 101 American Ave., in Brentwood.

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Entertainment RESTAURANTS, NIGHTCLUBS, THEATERS & EVENTS

Comedy night at Caps Robert Duchaine will be performing at Caps on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24.

Duchaine is a surly misanthrope. His sarcastic social commentary pokes fun at a myriad of topics including race, religion and relationships. He’s been kicked out of every organization he was ever forced

to join, from the Cub Scouts to the U.S. Army, and fired from every job he ever finagled. He’s finally found a refuge where he can make his own rules – the stand-up comedy stage.

Now an established national touring headliner, he performs regularly in Las Vegas show rooms, colleges, comedy clubs

Many programs support adults with mental disabilities, and one such program in Brentwood is making it all about the art.

P.A.I.N.T. Program, an organization that stands for “promoting arts, individuals and natural talent,” will host an autumn open house on Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening, complete with refreshments, is free for all to attend

and will feature works of art from local special-needs residents. Homemade candles and crafts will be available for purchase, with the proceeds going to the individual artists after the small cost of materials is met.

The event will take place at 151 Sand Creek Road, Suite E, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-666-8142 or visit www.cissinc.org.

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Duchaine’s unique perspective fuels an act that pushes the envelope – candid, entertaining and always hilarious!

Tickets are $15 and show times are at 9 p.m. For more information or reservations, call 925-634-1025.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Rio Vista 69th Bass Derby and Festival promises a good time for all

by Heather Brewer Staff writer

While there are a lot of fun things to do in the immediate area, there is always a little something for those who wish to venture out, like visiting the longest-running fishing derby on the West Coast.

The Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 69th-annual Bass Derby and Festival, on Oct. 7, 8 and 9, at 33 N. Second St., in Rio Vista. The three-day event includes a bass-fishing derby and a festival with car shows, live music, vendors, food, music, booths, a parade and fireworks. The festivities begin with a fish fry and barbecue on Oct. 6, at the corner of Front and Main streets, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

“This is one of the only free festivals in the area,” said Cindy Green, an Oakley resident and Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce board member. “Parking and admittance is free, and we usually see about 10,000 people at this festival.

Also, anyone of any age can participate in the derby, during which, participants can fish any of the waters connected to the Delta.”

The festival takes place from 4 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 7; 7 a.m. to midnight on Oct. 8; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 9, at Front and Main streets. The beer garden stage will light up with sounds from all genres, including rock, R&B, soul, pop and country. There will also be a soap box derby for ages 7 through 15, sponsored by Stewart Industrial Supply, McPherson Crane & Rigging, J.C. Engineering, Paul Graham Drilling and Coughran Mechanical.

The derby runs from 6 a.m. on Oct. 7, until 3 p.m. on Oct. 9. Fish weigh-ins will take place after the official end of the derby. This year, anglers are able to choose between two

Participants in the 2015 Bass Derby and Festival parade in Rio Vista ham it up for the crowds.

Every year, the three-day event brings in crowds of roughly 10,000 people from all over Contra Costa County.

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fishing contests on the same ticket. Adult first-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded for striped bass, sturgeon and salmon. Kids’ prizes of cash and bikes will be awarded for striped bass and catfish.

“It’ll be good for everyone to come out and see what Rio Vista has to offer and get to know their neighbors,” said Green. “It’s nice down by the water, and there’s nothing quite like the small-town charm of a great festival and parade.”

Fishing Derby • Rio Vista Down Hill Racing • Fireworks Parade •Yummy Food • Lion’s Pancake Breakfast & Car Show Live Music • Carnival Rides & Car Show • Vendors & Crafts Catch of the Day Rummage Sale • Senior Center Bake Sale Corvette Display • Farmers’ Market Boat Show & Fishing Gear

While the festival is free, tickets for the fishing derby are $40 for adults and $5 for kids 15 and under. Entry deadline is midnight on Thursday, Oct. 6.

The Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce is located at 33 N. Second St., in Rio Vista. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with extended hours during the weekend of the festival and derby.

For more information or to register for the fishing derby, visit www.bassfestival.com or call 707-374-2700.

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Hide your pic-a-nic baskets – a camping resort in Lodi has joined the Yogi Bear Jellystone Park franchise, one of the largest chains of campgrounds in the U.S., boasting more than 80 locations and more than 17,000 campsites in 32 states and Canada.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort: Tower Park, located on the Central California Coast along the winding byways of the California Delta, became a Jellystone Park franchise on June 29. The award-winning parks cater to family fun, offering the best camping amenities and park activities to create an extraordinary camping experience with memories that will last a lifetime.

“There is no better way to have a family-fun vacation than with Yogi Bear and friends,” said Tessa Wiles, marketing and operations associate of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park. “Families who stay with us can begin enjoying our amenities and spending time with their families as soon as possible.”

Tower Park’s amenities include a new sand volleyball pit; a resort-style pool and spa; two playgrounds for guests to slide, climb and swing; inflatable, bouncing pillows; a bark park for dogs; and more.

“They have great amenities for kids,” said Discovery Bay resident Jissele Chivers. “It’s a great place for families and not too far from home.”

Besides great amenities, Jellystone Tower Park has accommodations for every type of camper, whether they want a glamping experience in a cozy cabin or

want to sleep under the stars in a tent.

The resort’s cabins sleep four to six people and have air conditioning, heating, a full bathroom, kitchenette, TV and more. RV sites are also available, many of which offer electric, sewer and water hookups. If you choose to camp out in a tent, wooded and open campsites are available for a more traditional camping experience.

“Our park provides options to our campers, so they can tailor their stay on the beautiful California Delta to exactly how they want it to be,” said Wiles.

“Our cabins allow visitors to still have a camping experience with the comforts of a traditional resort. On the other hand, we also have options for those looking to have the classic camping experience.”

Antioch resident Adriana Solorio enjoyed her family getaway at Tower Park with her two kids.

“We stayed in a deluxe cabin and had a great time,” said Solorio. “My kids were upset when it was time to leave, and we are looking forward to going back.”

Part of what makes camper’s experiences so enjoyable is the resort’s facilities. If guests forget something, they can head to the camp store and pick up last-minute items, camping supplies, cold drinks, snacks, live bait and more. If someone under packed, there are laundry facilities throughout the campgrounds. For birthday celebrations, family reunions and special events, the campground has a pavilion, with an optional kitchen area and grill.

The resort is also in the process of furthering its services.

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Jellystone Park over the next 12 months, including the addition of several family-friendly amenities,” said Wiles. “The vision is for Tower Park to become a true boating and camping destination resort on the Delta.”

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort: Tower Park is located at 14900 Highway 12, in Lodi. For more information, call 209-369-1041.

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ast County residents know how to have a good time, and that was never more evident than with last weekend’s myriad events held in communities throughout the Delta. In Antioch, crowds packed the popular and prestigious Delta Blues Festival, while in Oakley, the Heart of Oakley Festival drew hundreds to the annual street event.

Bethel Island had their 50s bash, and in Brentwood, the beer was flowing at the Craft Beer Festival, held in the community center downtown.

Photos by Tony Kukulich.

Autumn Snyder and Olivia Brown, from Step 2 This Dance, took a break from the heat and their performances at the Heart of Oakley Festival.

These concert-goers weren’t feeling blue at last weekend’s Delta Blues Festival. The free event attracted music lovers to the Waldie Plaza, in Antioch, for an afternoon of free music.

Terri Odabbi, sitting in with Wee Willie Walker, wowed the crowd at the Delta Blues Festival in Antioch.

Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and HalauKahulaliwai performed for the crowd at the Heart of Oakley Festival.

Imagination counted in the race to win the Best Decorated Golf Cart, at the Bethel Island 50s Bash, held in downtown Bethel Island. The two-day event drew crowds of enthusiasts to the free, annual party.

Jorge Perez, Kylie Marchio and Austin McCullough enjoyed a cool brew and a photo op during the Craft Beer Festival in downtown Brentwood.

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by Randy Bergen Guest Contributor

As the days begin to get shorter and we head into the last part of the year, now is the time to think about flu prevention and ways you can stay healthy.

Colds and influenza, or “the flu,” which has more severe cold-like symptoms, may be unavoidable, but you can still minimize the seriousness of an illness or how often you catch a bug with a few simple germ-fighting strategies.

Wash your hands. Washing your hands is the top doctor recommendation for staying healthy. Whether using a sanitizing gel or water and soap, make sure to clean your hands frequently. Viruses live on phones, doorknobs, money and basically everything else. So, when we touch surfaces and then rub our eyes or nose, we are exposing ourselves. If you sneeze and cough into your hands, wash them immediately, so you don’t spread germs.

Get an influenza vaccine. Influenza is the most serious viral illness every winter, and it affects millions of people.

The flu vaccine is the safest, most effective defense against it. The biggest misconception about the shot is the belief that it can give you a full-fledged case of the flu. It is simply not possible to get seriously sick from the flu shot, because it contains just a piece of the germ. It may cause your arm to be sore, and that can lead to general achiness, but that’s it.

It’s possible to catch a cold at the same time you get the flu shot, but that’s just a coincidence. The flu vaccine only wards off influenza, not other winter viruses, and it takes two weeks to build up protection. So, plan ahead and get your vaccination.

Limit exposure. One way to avoid sickness is to avoid sick people, because illness-causing germs are spread through touching contaminated surfaces or through the air. If you have a fever, wait at least 24 hours after your

fever is gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine before returning to work, church or other places where people gather.

Live healthy. A healthy lifestyle of eating fruits and vegetables daily, exercising several times a week and regularly getting a good night’s sleep will keep your immune system strong and better your chances of keeping winter illnesses at bay. Many fruits and vegetables are rich in immune-boosting beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. If you do get sick, the best thing you can do is drink plenty of liquids and rest. That’s what the doctor orders.

Flu vaccination locations A flu vaccination event will also take place on Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Walnut Creek Medical Center, Martinez Medical Offices, Pleasanton Medical Offices and Antioch Medical Center. Dates and locations are subject to change.

Kaiser Permanente members should call 1-800-573-5811 for the most up-to-date information. For more information, contact Deniene Erickson at 510-915-0532.

Randy Bergen is a pediatrician for Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, a pediatric infectious-disease specialist and the clinical lead for Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s flu vaccination program.

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by Silky Sahnan, esq.

The Art and Science of Budgeting When Newly Single Divorce has an uncanny ability to turn almost anyone’s personal financial situation on its head. You’ve spent years financially intertwined with another person, and now you’re faced with disentangling and separating your assets and the likelihood of a significant change in income.

Thankfully, with some common-sense budgeting, it’s possible to survive the divorce and thrive in your new, single life. Here are a few important things to keep in mind.

1. Prioritize your needs. The first and most important step in retooling your budget is to make sure your basics are covered. Make a list of your most essential needs and expenses, and measure them against your income streams.

Be honest about differentiating between your needs and wants, and be willing to forego some of your ‘comfort’ items for a time.

2. Avoid large purchases. For the short term, try not to rock your own financial boat with any large, unessential purchases, especially if they add to your debt. The last thing you need right now is an additional financial burden.

3. Evaluate and (re)build your credit. If you’ve carried joint credit with your ex-spouse for many years, you’ll want to establish good credit in your own name. Start by obtaining a copy of your credit report (you can do this once a year for free at AnnualCreditReport. com), and report any inaccuracies you find there.

4. Plan for the future. Once your shortterm budget is stabilized, it’s time to make a long-term plan for your new life as a single adult. Talk with a financial advisor about ways to build wealth, especially where assets from the divorce settlement are concerned. Establishing and sticking to a financial plan is essential for financial stability … and peace-ofmind.

If you live in California and need legal representation and sound advice for a divorce, my team and I are here with the support you need. Contact the Law Offices of Silky Sahnan today, at 925-276-0789 to schedule your confidential consultation or visit legalservicesca. com for more information.

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Assisted living nourishes fulfilling lives Her name was Frances “Francy” Fastner, and she was one of the most remarkable women I’d ever known.

She never married, but spent her life and hard-earned income on us kids.

She took me to Broadway shows and the then-famous Automat Senior in New York City for orner a fun meal, where you looked in a little window, made your selection, put your nickels in a slot and opened the door for your food.

As a kid, she was an inspiration, and I Marla was so happy when it Luckhardt was my turn to go on an adventure with her. At the age of 79, she met the love of her life - a handsome, dapper, 81-year-old gentleman named Jack. They both lived at an assisted-living lodge in the Bronx, and every night, he went to her studio apartment and cooked her dinner. Her favorites were his crab cakes and spaghetti.

Francy was my great aunt, and her apartment was my first exposure to an assisted-living community. Both she and Jack lived on the 14th floor of an enormous brownstone, and visiting her there was bittersweet. I knew she was well taken care of and safe, but I was also concerned that she would be lonely. I was very happy when

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Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 was National Assisted Living Week. Now, places in our area are a far cry from that brownstone in the Bronx, and there are good reasons for their successes.

As in my aunt’s case, socialization is very important to us humans. When a spouse passes or a couple can no longer remain safe in their homes, they and their families will research options for senior living. The old connotation of putting mom or dad in a ‘home’ is replaced with deciding which senior-living lodge has the best amenities, activities and level of care needed. They remind me of a cruise ship without the water!

Some provide no caregiving, just a safe and friendly environment for seniors, like Quail Lodge. Some have nonmedical assistance, such as Cortona Park, while others have a full program, including memory-care options, like Westmont, Cypress Meadows and The Commons at Dallas Ranch. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but in the past nine years, I have come to know the best facilities in this area. It all falls in the lap of the people who work there and how they treat their residents.

“It takes a special heart to be a caregiver,” said Carol Dowell, sales manager at Cortona Park in Brentwood. “The staff members are the wheels that support the bus, but the residents remain in the driver’s

“ When looking for a community, it’s important to ask for referrals, check references, take tours and prepare any and all questions.

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seat. Everyone who works here has a love for seniors, not just our caregivers.”

Dr. “Doc” Malfitano, at Cypress Meadows in Antioch, has a sign outside of his office that reads, “They don’t live where we work, we work in their home.”

“It’s all about the comfort and safety of our guests, and my sense of honor comes from the responsibility that our resident’s families bestow upon us to care for their very precious moms, dads, aunts, uncles grandmas and grandpas,” said Malfitano.

When looking for a community, it’s important to ask for referrals, check references, take tours and prepare any and all questions. Unfortunately, senior lodges are not covered by regular insurance, but some take long-term care insurance as a subsidy. These and other financial concerns should be part of your in-depth investigation.

Talk to others who have moved into each place and decide what level of care

you or your loved one will need. Revisit without an appointment and take a look around. Chat with some of the residents and see how they like their home, the care and, oh yes, the food! Most provide three meals a day and unlimited snacks. Some have full efficiency or kitchens. I guess all that is missing is that midnight buffet!

“Bringing light to a subject that used to be scary and taboo is now more of a natural process for seniors,” said Dowell.

Friends are made and loneliness is not an issue for most. Living there does not mean there is no need for family participation and advocacy. Visits are not only encouraged, they are welcomed, and families are urged to enjoy the facilities and activities with their loved one. My grandchildren love swimming in mom’s pool and eating ice cream with her.

Years ago, it was either that brownstone in the Bronx or living with adult children, like my great grandfather did with my maternal grandparents. We would visit weekly, but I always thought Poppa needed his own friends or even a gal pal. If he were with us today, I would bet he would have enjoyed some beanbag toss, bingo or karaoke! Aunt Francy, too!

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

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Recently, the wholesale temporary drought surcharge was eliminated and DWD passed the savings on to its customers, lowering water rates by $.19 per 785 gallons, which roughly converts to a savings of $2.77 for the average customer.

As of June 1, the restrictions on outdoor irrigation were eliminated as well.

While the drought surcharge and the restrictions have been lifted, the district still strongly advocates wise water usage, noting that there is plenty of water to use, but never enough to waste. For example, do not use water to clean hard surfaces, unless there is a health or safety concern.

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September is already off to an inauspicious start. On Sept. 8, a four-acre vegetation fire in Oakley tied up all district engines for over five hours, said Fire Chief Hugh Henderson. At least five calls came in during that period, including a fire that was handled by crews from the Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory area and Pittsburg.

While officials trace the response time’s cause to lack of resources, the future of the district remains in question.

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East Contra Costa Fire’s addition of a fourth station in July improved August’s response times, but the district still struggled with its call load.

Average response time in August was 7 minutes, 55 seconds – down from 8 minutes, 21 seconds in July – but there were still 2 hours and 48 minutes when all engines were tied up and unavailable for calls.

“Four times during this last month, if someone were to call 911, there were no local (firefighters) that were going to show up,” said Fire Board President Joel Bryant.

Although district officials don’t know how many calls came in during that period, only known CPR calls garnered mutual-aid responses from neighboring Contra Costa County Fire. Only ambulances responded to all other calls.

“If you are relying on mutual aid from an ambulance with an average 10-minute response time, and also on mutual aide (from a fire engine) with a 15-minute response time, any patient of sudden cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, shock or anything of that nature is well past the timelines that would allow for possible resuscitation,” said Board Member Ronald Johansen.

When fire crews were available to respond to calls, three areas of the district saw double-digit average response times. It took crews an average of 14 minutes, 20 seconds to respond to calls in Bethel Island; 11 minutes,

dollar is about half the amount of most other departments in the county.

The district’s fourth station, on A Street in Knightsen, will only be open until July 2017, unless additional funds are found. It is currently being funded through $2.2 million supplied by Contra Costa County and the cities of Brentwood and Oakley.

The cities of Brentwood and Oakley will put utility-use taxes on the November ballot, which could bring the number of stations in the district to six.

If the Brentwood tax is approved, a 3 percent charge would be added to district’s residents’ monthly electricity, gas, telecommunications and cable service bills in 2017 and rise to 6 percent in 2018.

Similarly, the Oakley tax would add a 3.5 percent charge onto residents’ monthly electricity, gas, cable, water and sewer bills. The Brentwood tax could bring two additional fire stations to the city for a total of three, while the Oakley measure could lead to a second station. Both measures could be repealed if future property-tax allocation methods are changed and generate an amount equal to the taxes.

“This board has already taken action and requested the legislature to take action on this reallocation need for Prop. 13,” said Board Member Joe Young. “This really represents an interim-funding step until such time that that action can be completed.”

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A sincere thank you

Whether smashing or squishing is your preferred mode of annihilating cancer, you have the opportunity to do both this Saturday! Smashing Cancer, a fundraiser for Colten “Hulk” Guerra, is scheduled in Oakley at 3231 Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The party will feature a costume parade, kid zone and more. For more information on smashing, call 925-752-4453. In Antioch, Squish Out Cancer for Quentin, a fundraiser for Quentin “Squish” Rios is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3385 Deer Valley Road. D-1 & Only Martial Arts will be holding demonstrations and teaching self-defense seminars. For more information on squishing, call 925753-1167.

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Also, this Saturday is Shepherd’s Gate 5k Run and Walk for Freedom, starting at 8 a.m. While the original deadline to register has passed, walk-in registration will be held at 605 Sycamore Ave., in Brentwood, on Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday morning, at 7 a.m. Registration is $25 per person and a maximum of $75 per family.

Kick-start your morning with a fun run while helping others achieve freedom from domestic violence and homelessness. To register, visit www.shepherdsgate.org/5k.

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Since we’re in the community spirit, here’s a shout out to Antioch High School’s crosscountry team for taking Antioch Animal Shelter’s dogs out for a run once a week! Keep an eye out next week for our in-depth article about this new program, called Panther Tails. If you’re looking for your own furry friend to keep you company as you pound the pavement, visit www.facebook. com/antiochanimalservices to see the adoptable doggies.

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Over in Discovery Bay, a go-to spot for fun has changed hands.

The owners of UnWined, a wine, beer and cheese getaway, have sold the business to Jacquline Orr, to focus their efforts on a new restaurant in The Streets of Brentwood, a few doors down from their other business, Vine + Grain.

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Editor: The East Contra Costa Republican Women’s event, on Sept. 11, at Newberry’s event center in Brentwood with speaker Dinesh D’Souza, a New York Times’ best-selling author and creator of the second-highest grossing political documentary film of all time, was a wonderful and informative event.

I would like to thank the community who helped make this a success and those who donated to our silent auction, including Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club, Discovery Bay Sports Bar and Steakhouse, Capt. Morgan, The Delta Adventures, Larry’s Air Flight, Sweeney’s Bar and Grill, Classy Cottage, Perez Nursery, Ace Hardware, Boardwalk Grill, Brentwood Fine Meats, Monthly Grapevine, Nik Mitschowitz, Marine Corps League 1155, Johnny Staton – vocalist, Allen Patton – Antioch News photographer, all our husbands who worked all day, George Antonetti – bartender and all his helpers, our security guards and all the Contra Costa Republican Women’s Clubs that donated baskets, sold tickets and worked on the event. Last, and most important, we thank our chairperson, Barbara Ibsen.

Thank you, and if there is anyone I might have forgotten, again, thank you.

Cheryl McDonald East Contra Costa Republican Women

Letter not based in fact

Editor: Joe Young repeatedly misstated the facts in his recent letter to the editor titled, “Local group misleading the public.”

Misstatement 1: Brentwood and the fire district have not done all the things East County Voters for Equal Protection (ECV) are asking for.

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tax reallocation; doing one does not accomplish the other.

Misstatement 3: City council and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) board members have not taken action to support reallocation efforts of ECV, other than to send a meaningless letter to the state legislature, of course.

Misstatement 4: A utility-user tax is not the only way to fund the fire district.

Young and the rest of the political appointments to ECCFPD Board of Directors have not addressed the structural-funding issue that plagues the district. Proposing a tax does not fix the problem; neither does transferring onetime Brentwood funds to the district fix the problem.

Young, an ECCFPD director, along with most entrenched government and political players, sees only one solution to any government problem: ask the taxpayers for more money.

But, voters have twice voted down fire district tax measures. Online surveys and public opinion polling, all paid for with public funds, tell the same story – that few people support more taxes. Taxpayers repeatedly say, “No new taxes.”

It is unfair to ask ECCFPD taxpayers to pay extra for a service that should be paid for with our current property taxes. We pay the same 1 percent as all other county property owners, and it is not our fault that lawmakers have failed to adjust allocation rates to reflect current needs.

It is unfortunate that Young expects an unfunded, volunteer, citizens-action committee (East County Voters for Equal Protection) to do his job.

Bryan Scott Brentwood

Sticks and stones

Editor: Name calling? Really?

Ms. Huerta has decided that name calling and insults are the way to get her point across? “Debased minded” and “reprobate mind”? I have been called a lot worse in my 66 years, and by a lot smarter people.

Ms. Huerta, your narrow-minded, hateful bigotry is showing through your poorly formed arguments. To paraphrase what we all learned in childhood – sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

Lets start with a little knowledge.

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Lesbianism, gayness and bisexuality are all genetic traits. Decided by a person’s genetic makeup, they are like eye color, foot size and the shape of your nose. People have no control of their genetic makeup.

Transgender is a little more complicated. Recognized by the medical

community as a disorder, or condition, whereby a person feels that their physical gender identification is in opposition to their mental gender awareness. Recognized by the medical profession, and defined in the DSM as gender dysphoria.

There is nothing secretive or hidden about any of the conditions described and documented in the DSM. It is a medical textbook written by experts in the mental-health field. The same DSM used to define all mental illness diagnoses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and many, many more.

Being transgender does NOT make a person a bad person, any more than cancer, heart disease or any other medical condition does.

The need to teach our children about all human rights should be obvious to anyone with half a brain. Race, religion, gender, sexual identity and many other factors are what make people who they are. Children need knowledge so they can learn how bad hatred and bigotry are and how they tear apart the fabric of our society. People who hate blacks raise their children to be racial bigots. People who hate Muslims, Catholics or Jews – or any other religion – raise children who hate them, as well.

The poorly written and obviously unconstitutional Prop. 8 that Ms. Huerta refers to was not “overthrown” because those nasty LGBT people “went behind” people’s backs to four activist judges.

Prop. 8 was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court because it was, simply put, unconstitutional. The fact that it had been written by hateful bigots and paid for by the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints meant nothing to the Supreme Court. It rules on law, not on hate.

Get real, Ms. Huerta. Boys and girls will not be showering together after PE class, and your boy is safe getting dressed.

Your statements notwithstanding, your argument is just so much horse-puckey.

You are not standing up for discretion, virtue, purity or decency. You are standing up for hate, bigotry and narrowminded idiocy.

The mention of pedophiles is hate mongering at it’s worst. Pedophilia is and should be a crime. It is dealt with by law enforcement the same way they deal with theft, assault and murder. And, as a person who was raised in Colorado, I can tell you that the Northern Colorado Gazette is a rag that is best used for cleanup in an old-fashioned outhouse.

We need to teach all our children about all kinds of cultures, races, religions, creeds, sexual orientations et al.

Then they can lead their lives knowing that they might choose to dislike someone for who they are, not for what they are.

Bill Sumner Brentwood

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Big plays push Freedom to 4-0 season

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Freedom didn’t play its best football game last Friday against San Leandro, but it made plenty of big plays to notch a 48-20 homecoming victory and move the Falcons to 4-0.

Five of Freedom’s seven touchdowns came on big plays. Senior Ronnie Rivers returned a kickoff 89 yards for a score; senior linebacker Kyle Harmon had a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown; and senior quarterback Jonathan Pierce connected with junior receiver Baylei Coston on touchdown passes of 59, 39 and 38 yards. Rivers’ return evened the score immediately after San Leandro opened the scoring in the first quarter.

The Falcons never trailed again.

“I saw a lot of open field,” Rivers said. The blockers did a good job. I just made one cut and had to run. It was a good feeling, considering we didn’t play that great, defensively, on the first drive.

It woke us up.”

Harmon and the defense then stepped up big. The pick-six followed, giving Freedom its first lead.

When the Falcons’ offense finally returned to the field, it was struggling again, facing a third-and-19. That’s when senior quarterback Jonathan Pierce connected with Coston for his first touchdown of the night, a 59-yard strike the receiver caught perfectly in stride and sprinted in for the score.

Freedom quarterback Jonathan Pierce drops back to pass during the Falcons’ 48-20 win over San Leandro.

Freedom is 4-0 this season.

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“I saw that I had a little bit of space to go,” Coston said. “I burst, and I saw the ball coming out. I caught it and outran him.”

Despite that, Freedom could not put San Leandro away. A 1-yard score from Rivers was sandwiched between two Pirates’ touchdowns, leaving the Falcons with a 28-20 lead in the fourth quarter.

Nursing that lead, Pierce appeared to make a big mistake. He threw a short pass to the outside that was read perfectly

by San Leandro defensive back Dejon

Goodall. Goodall broke on the ball and was en route to a certain touchdown, but dropped the ball. Four plays later, Pierce found senior fullback Kevin Longeran for an 8-yard touchdown, giving Freedom some breathing room.

The Falcons took advantage of a turnover on downs and a fumble on the Pirates next two possessions. Pierce and Coston connected on two more long touchdowns, capping off huge nights for both players. Pierce was only 11-for-18, but threw for 312 yards and four touch-

downs. Coston, meanwhile, caught seven passes for 255 yards and three scores.

With the win, Freedom maintained a perfect 4-0 record. The Falcons have outscored their opponents 186-48, but coach Kevin Hartwig wants to see more improvement before Bay Valley Athletic League play gets underway.

“We just have to keep getting better; it doesn’t get easier after this,” He said. “San Leandro is a great team. Bishop O’Dowd is a great team. Then, here we go.”

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Heritage water polo teams sink Deer Valley Heritage boys’ water polo team continued its blistering start to the season this week with a 9-4 win over Deer Valley.

The Patriots (7-0 and 3-0 in Bay Valley Athletic League play) picked up two goals from Riley Pathe, along with one each

by Cameron Kirk, Aaron Ramey, Devin Norris, Peter Hockel, Johnny Reynoso, Carson Andrews and Asher Hawkins.

“We lost some of our forward momentum, but we were able to regroup and stay composed enough to pull out the win,” said head coach Nick Araujo.

Heritage jumped out to a 4-1 lead on Kirk’s goal with 27 seconds left in the second period, but Deer Valley charged back with two unanswered scores to pull within 4-3. Heritage struck back with three unanswered goals to pull comfortably ahead at 7-3 near the end of the third period.

“We went on a run there for a bit, and then we let them back in,” Araujo said.

Hawkins and Pathe each scored in the fourth period to close out the victory.

The Patriots, who are looking for their sixth league title in seven seasons, are on a tear to start the season, having beaten

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Heritage High School’s Riley Pathe looks to shoot during the Patriots 9-4 win over Deer Valley to move to 7-0 this season. Pathe scored two goals in the contest. their seven opponents by an average of 11 goals. Naji Othman leads the squad with 23 goals, 28 points and 17 steals, while Hockel leads the team in assists with 10.

Araujo attributes the team’s success to its dedication and commitment to improve.

“The kids are buying into what I am

saying,” Araujo said.

Heritage returned to the pool against Antioch on Thursday. Results of that contest were not available as of press time.

Girls Heritage 18, Deer Valley 3 Not to be outdone by their male counterparts, the Heritage girls’ squad

glided to an easy 18-3 victory over the Wolverines.

Dominique Oteri was sensational with five goals, while Shaylee Hanson added three and Emma Lapum and Sage Inderbitzen put in two. Sophia Mapalo, Emma Johnson, Brooke Santos, Meghan Troy, Alysiana Halter and Maddie Bursch each chipped in with one apiece. Isabella Strimling finished with eight saves to preserve the victory.

The Patriots (10-1, 3-0 in league play) cruised to a 7-0 lead after the first period and never looked back, scoring three goals in the second and four each in the third and fourth periods.

The Patriots’ girls’ squad is sinking most of its opponents, winning by an average of 12.5 goals. The team’s lone blemish on the season is a 9-4 loss to Marin Catholic at the Chuck McCollum Sierra Shootout on Sept. 16, which broke a seven game winning streak.

The team returned to the pool against Antioch on Thursday. Results of that contest were not available as of press time.

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Athlete of the Week

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Name: Ronnie Rivers

School: Freedom High School Sport: Varsity Football Grade: Senior

About:

With a father who played six seasons in the NFL, it is no exaggeration to say that Ronnie Rivers has football in his blood. Big things are expected of Rivers in his senior year at Freedom High School, and if his first game is any indication, he is primed to deliver. Rivers ran for 183 yards and scored three touchdowns in the season opener against Turlock. His goals for the season include rushing for 2,000 yards and winning the Bell Game for the second consecutive year. Rivers also runs track and field and earned a 4.0 GPA last semester. Rivers enjoys playing video games and fishing in his free time.

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River’s dream has always been to follow in his father’s footsteps to the NFL. For now, he’s concentrating on visiting colleges and choosing a school. Given his athletic and academic abilities, it is not surprising that he has already received offers from a number of schools, including the prestigious West Point Military Academy. Ronnie is leaning toward a major in engineering.

Coach’s Quote:

“Ronnie is a hard-working kid,” said Kevin Hartwig, Freedom’s football coach. “He is, pound for pound, the strongest kid I’ve ever had in the program. Additionally, he’s a great role model and team leader. He leads by example.”

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reedom freshman Alexis Matabuena became the first Falcon in 20 years to win the Freedom Invitational earlier this month. En route to the title, Matabuena defeated Bethel’s Bianca Holman, Alameda’s Angelina Battur and Tracy’s Mehek Nagpal, Melanie Markovic and Tyler Ness. Marcovic finished third. Not to be outdone, Heritage’s doubles team of Julia McMindes and Gabriella Cachola secured the doubles title, with wins over Alameda’s Caroline Choi and Kirsten Lee, Lincoln’s Sneka Sagireddy and Kyleigh Tatum, Bethel’s Jaymie Bernardo and Priscilla Ferreira, Tracy’s Isabella Ellis and Gabriella MaderazoSacramento and Heritage’s Merideth Muller and Alex Bibby. Ellis and Maderazo-Sacramento snatched third.

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Impact soccer shines in SoCal Two Impact Soccer Clubs, the under-15 Impact 2002 and the under-18 Impact 1999, recently traveled to Southern California for the 38th-annual NHB Cup. The under-18 squad finished 3-1-1, dispatching the San Diego United, Laguna Hills Goldenstate FC and Yorba Linda’s RSF Attack Academy to win the championship. The squad’s signature victory came in its semifinal win over Laguna Hills, which took two overtimes.

The under-15 team was also impressive, finishing 0-2-1, including a 1-1 draw with a Del Mar squad.

“The team overall played very well in each match; just unlucky finding the net,” team officials said.

The two impact teams have been training three to four days per week, and their work ethic paid off over the Labor Day weekend. Aside from two hard games daily, the players got to experience rooming together at the hotel, eating to-

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The under-15 Impact Green 2002 squad (top) and the under-18 Impact 1999 (bottom) recently completed in the 38thannual NHB Cup in Huntington Beach. gether, travelling together and exploring Southern California’s beaches, entertainment, crazy freeway systems and new adventures.

Every player and family member works very hard on a daily basis to keep these teams running and competing every weekend.

“It’s a lot of time and dedication to this sport,” said coach Mike Krahnke. “At the end of the day, these boys are realizing if it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard work that makes it great!”

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Patriots’ cross country Patriot distance runners are off to a great start after competing successfully in the Monte Vista Invitational at Oak Hill Park, in Danville, which is home to the infamous Eliminator Hill, on the 2.1-mile course.

Jett Charvet became the first-ever Heritage winner at Monte Vista, when he took first place in the junior class race with a personalbest, cross-country time of 11:06:71. Juniors Dane Winding and Marcus Dawal also medaled in sixth (11:37:09) and 13th (12:04:02) place, out of 173 junior competitors.

Max Waechter took third place, out of 196 sophomores, with a race time of 11:25:41.

Logan Schaefer led his fellow Patriots in the senior division with a time of 11:36:83, and newcomer Alejandro Barros earned an eighth-place medal, out of 190 freshmen.

On the girls’ side, freshman sisters Abigail and Avery Rickli brought home medals in sixth and ninth place, out of 140 in their class, with times of 14:47:11 and 15:06:14, respectively. Sophomore Cori Flores ran a time of 14:29:80, completing the grueling course in twelfth place out of 137. Katherine Cook led the Heritage junior girls with a time of 15:34:54.

Senior Madeline Vanderheid ran a 14:19:35 leading girls’ team time and brought home a sixth-place medal in her division of 93 racers.

“I am so jazzed about the outstanding performances (yesterday),” said Heritage XC coach Jennifer Derego. “There were so many huge improvements that I can’t list them all.”

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Heritage volleyball camp Heritage High School will host a fall volleyball clinic for third through eighth graders, from Monday, Oct. 10, to Thursday, Oct 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, daily.

Designed for both boys and girls, the camp will emphasize volleyball skill and technique development. The cost is $100.

To sign up, obtain a form from Heritage High School volleyball coach Janet

Hannigan and send it, with a check, to Janet Hannigan, Heritage High School Varsity Volleyball Coach, at 101 American Ave., in Brentwood. The check should be made out to HHS Girls Volleyball #104-8 and include the driver’s-license number of the check signer.

For more information, email Hannigan@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

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OBITUARIES

Benjamin Michael Needham

Nov. 14, 1996 – Sept. 10, 2016 Ben attended Krey, Adams and Heritage High, where he excelled at crosscountry, track, mock trials and many AP classes.

Ben loved reading, music and art, and he had a wonderful sense of humor.

Ben loved being outdoors, camping and hiking, and he passed away in a backpacking accident.

Ben is survived by his parents Matthew and Stephanie Needham; his siblings, Amanda, Jared and Julia; and grandparents Joyce and Michael Needham, Tina and Merle Hymas and Steve McKay. A funeral is planned for Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., at the LDS Chapel, 1101 McClarren Road, in Brentwood.

Doris Mae Falck

July 7, 1926 – Sept. 15, 2016 Doris Falck passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes, at the age of 90.

She touched many lives with her positive outlook on life.

She is survived by her children, Carol Dutcher (Bill) of Livermore, Barbara Henderson (Hugh) of Brentwood and Janet Valdes (Vic) of Livermore; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Avis Pangerl (Rubert) of Pine City, Minnesota. Her spirit will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her hus-

band, Robert, and her son, Steve.

She and her husband both grew up in Minnesota before moving to Northern California in 1957 to raise their family.

She was a registered nurse while living in Minnesota. She taught nursing at MTD Business College in Hayward, and then was a nurse at the Veterans Hospital in Livermore.

In her leisure, she enjoyed golfing, painting, playing poker and reading a good book.

Thanks to Hospice of the East Bay for their assistance in Doris’ final days.

The family requests that donations be made in her name to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Ave., in Pleasant Hill.

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liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com , using the file number assigned to this case 15-14700. 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: 09/15/2016 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.servicelinkasap. com for NON-SALE information: 888-3131969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4592802 09/23/2016, 09/30/2016, 10/07/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71086 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8614881 TS No.: CA1500268257 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 034-460-030-9 Property Address: 141 COPPER KNOLL WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/27/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/13/2016 at 01:30 P.M., First American

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Legals Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/29/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0188919-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: MICHAEL STOKES, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED INTHE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 034-460-030-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 141 COPPER KNOLL WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to

be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $656,322.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee,

beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1500268257 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0290845 To: OAKLEY PRESS 09/23/2016, 09/30/2016, 10/07/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71068 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Amanda Parish SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Amanda Parish CASE NUMBER: N161735 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner Amanda Parish filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Layla Fé Silva to Proposed Name: : Layla Fé Parish. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/14/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press b.

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Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71089 Publish Date: September 23, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 27, 2016, to consider the following matter: Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the 2016 Public Health Goal Report on drinking water to satisfy requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 116470(b). Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400.\~ If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. /s/ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70991 Publish Dates: September 16, 23, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE FOR NOMINEES The Reclamation District 799 Board of Trustees is accepting applications for one (1) vacant seat on the Board. Applications will be accepted from September 8, 2016 through October 18, 2016. The Board will interview applicants on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. (at a regular meeting) at the Reclamation District 799 office.

The qualifications of a nominee for a Reclamation District 799 trustee are as follows: Only “eligible persons” may be appointed to fill a vacancy. An “eligible person”means a landowner or “legal representative”” of a landowner. A “legal representative”is “an officer or other person appointed to serve in that capacity by a landowner.” The appointee will hold the office until the District elections in November 2017. If you are interested in being considered for appointment, please send an application to the District with your name, address, phone number, email address and a short description regarding what you consider important for the Board to know about you and your interest in being appointed. Applications may be emailed (dinard799@yahoo.com), faxed (925.684.2399), mailed (PO Box 353, Bethel Island, CA 94511) or dropped off at the District office (6325 Bethel Island Road, Bethel Island). For further information, please contact the District office at 925-684-2398 or view http://www.rd799. com. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71104 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

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

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Mark William Garner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence. Expires 0809-21 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 70910 Publish dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2528 Stanford Way, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-240-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 478,200.57. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01330-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 12, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary. C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TS No.: 2016-01330-CA. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71067 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ronald J. Shure, JR., An Unmarried Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 01/29/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0017476-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/11/2016 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 190,281.55 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2024 Crestwood Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 068-032-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 190,281.55. 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 beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement /TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01643CA. 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 29, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Date:

August 29, 2016 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 70958 Publish Dates: September 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-689056-CL IDSPub #0115056 9/23/2016 9/30/2016 10/7/2016. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71073 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF FIVE HUNDRED (500’) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM EDWARD A PREWITT, ET UX, RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1986, IN BOOK 13335, PAGE 895, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-080017-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-735255-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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-735255-BF IDSPub #0113824 9/16/2016 9/23/2016 9/30/2016. Antioch Press 06-1617 70917 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005105-00 The name of the business: Transforming Energy Solar Consultant Located at: 3012 Harrison Pl. In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Robert Lewis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/19/2016. Signature of registrant: Robert Lewis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 19, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 8/19/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 70970 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005396-00 The name of the business: The Venture Store Located at: 2669 Somersville Road In: Antioch, CA, 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Rainy Robinson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 29, 2016.

Signature of registrant: Rainy Robinson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2016 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 9/1/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71039 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01330-CA A.P.N.:055-240-028 Property Address: 2528 Stanford Way, Antioch, CA 94531.

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Miller J Lowery and Christell Lowery Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0149230-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/24/2016 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 478,200.57. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01643-CA A.P.N.:068-032-011 Property Address: 2024 Crestwood Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/20/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-689056-CL Order No.: 150259459-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/16/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARK CHRISTIE AND DENISE E. CHRISTIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 11/30/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0458910-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/17/2016 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $307,605.60 The purported property address is: 4113 NULL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 074-261-021 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

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

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-689056-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-735255-BF Order No.: 8647361 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): LISA RUSSELL AND TIM RUSSELL, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 11/17/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0443770-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/12/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $412,540.35 The purported property address is: 4400 ELK DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-7737 Legal Description: Please be advise that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. LOT 17, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF DEER PARK - UNIT I, SUBDIVISION 6899. FILED APRIL 21, 1988, IN BOOK 321 OF MAPS, PAGE 47, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 3/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL GAS, OIL, ASPHALTUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS IN AND UNDER THE LAND HEREIN ABOVE DESCRIBED WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS, AND EGRESS THERETO AND THEREFROM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTION THEREOF, WITH THE RIGHT TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPE LINES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTING SAID SUBSTANCES OR ANY OF THEM, SAID SUBSTANCES AND RIGHTS HAVING BEEN HERETOFORE CONVEYED

BY DEEDS RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1963, IN BOOK 4423, PAGES 154, 159 AND 163, OFFICIAL RECORDS THE RIGHTS THEREUNDER TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WERE RELINQUISHED BY DEED TO EDWARD A PREWETT, ET UX, RECORDED APRIL 17, 1974, IN BOOK 7203, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 665. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004946-00 The name of the business: Emmcon General Contractor Located at: 1850 Highland Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Christopher Michael White. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher White. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford. Expires 8/11/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 71009 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005610-00 The name of the business: Becker Nutrition Located at: 621 Augusta Drive In: Moraga, CA 94556 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christopher Becker. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher Becker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 12, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 9/12/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71110 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 09/23/2016 and 09/30/2016. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71097 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, 2016.

09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004991-00 The name of the business: Chosen Training Located at: 2140 Yates Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Dwayne Freeman 2. Jermaine Worley. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a.

Signature of registrant: Dwayne Freeman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 15, 2016 by Deputy L. Wilson.

Expires August 15, 2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70890 Publish dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

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

2. Lynne Frances Vivit. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jawad Tawasha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 29, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 8/29/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70947 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 10/05/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1110 SAN DONATO CT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6556 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $808,065.48 (Estimated) as of 09/16/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-4134. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

NPP0290072 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS

or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 28, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7549, FILED MAY 29, 1991, MAP BOOK 356 AT PAGE 47, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORD. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: “ALL OIL, GAS OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS AND NATURALLY CREATED HOT WATER AND STEAM IN AND UNDER THE REAL PROPERTY HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED AND DESIGNATED PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 AND LYING BELOW A PLANE WHICH IS 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY EXPLORATION FOR OR REMOVAL OF ANY SUCH OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERALS, AND NATURALLY CREATED HOT WATER AND STEAM SHALL BE BY MEANS OF SLANT DRILLING OR TUNNELING FROM LANDS ADJACENT TO SAID REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 OR OTHER METHODS NOT REQUIRING OPERATIONS ON THE SURFACE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 AND SHALL BE PERFORMED SO AS NOT TO ENDANGER SAID SURFACE OR ANY STRUCTURE WHICH SHALL BE CREATED OR CONSTRUCTED THEREON”, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED MAY 15, 1979,, SERIES NO. 7965368, OFFICIAL RECORDS. RESERVING THEREFROM: ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED OVER THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE OR WITHIN THE SUBSURFACE OF SUCH PROPERTY ABOVE A DEPTH OF 100 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. NPP0290070 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005143-00 The name of the business: Unwined Located at: 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. Suite 300 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Jacquline Shanaé Orr. 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: Jacquline Shanaé Orr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2016

by Deputy M. Neal Expires 8/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70996 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005145-00 The name of the business: Consignment Envy Located at: 8900 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: White Sage LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/26/2010. Signature of registrant: Deborah J. Read-Klug, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 8-222021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71020 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005226-00 The name of the business: Nurtured Skin Studio Located at: 1210 Central Blvd. #106 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Zarin Isaaq. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Zarin Isaaq. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 8/25/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70959 Publish dates: September 9. 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005362-00 The name of the business: Pro 2 Salon Located at: 1185 Second Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Hong Thi Vo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hong Vo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 8/31/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71048 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005402-00 The name of the business: AR Properties Located at: 4535 O’Hara Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Ragen Rachelle Ortland 2. Michael Rose 3. Laurel Rose 4. Bryant Lawrence Anderson. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/5/2006. Signature of registrant: Ragen Ortland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2016

by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 9-1-2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71005 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005533-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Sealed With Integrity, 2. Mobile Notary Services, 3. Mobile Notary and Live Scan Services. Located at: 745 Buckeye Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Suzanne Salamy. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 8, 2016. Signature of registrant: Suzanne Salemy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 8, 2016 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 9/8/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71019 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005579-00 The name of the business: Meso Apparel Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd Bldg C-1 #331 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Baldemar Arroyo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/17/16 Signature of registrant: Baldemar Arroyo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2016 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 9/9/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1373 71057 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005717-00 The name of the business: Kisses of Sunshine Photography Located at: 1266 Hallmark Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Bridget Homer. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 28, 2007. Signature of registrant: Bridget J. Homer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 15, 2016

by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 9/15/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71079 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005739-00 The name of the business: Clippers Mobile Pet Grooming Located at: 1771 Eden Plains Rd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Lynne S. Moore. 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: Lynne S. Moore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 16, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 9/16/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71094 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005751-00 The name of the business: C.P.S. Solutions Located at: 725 Buckeye Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Art Bhavindhu. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-16-2016.

Signature of registrant: Art Bhavindhu.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 16, 2016 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 9/16/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71096 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 7th day of October 2016 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Alma Gann -20+ Bins, 15 Boxes, Bookcase, Ladder, TV, 3 Shelves, Printer stand.

2. Crystal Dizer - 1 motorized razor skateboard, Large Flat Screen TV, Entertainment center, 2 tricycles, Doll House.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 7th day of October 2016, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Shawn Fuller - safe, big block engine, bedding, fishing pools, stereo equipment, china cabinet & computer equipment.

2. Kathleen Bradley - Refrigerator, furniture, tools, toys, rug, & wheel chair.

3. Kimberly McBride - furniture, high chair, car seat, flat screen TV & speakers.

4. Denise S. Avritt - Large head boards, sectional couch, box spring & mattress.

5. Ray Hagler Jr. - Bikes, kid toys, sports equipment, bassinet & chain saw.

6. John Lawson - Tool box, dresser, books, kid petal go cart, end table & HP printer.

7. Cassandra Browne - Kid toys, art work, dishes, Christmas decorations & desks.

8. Danielle Schiavone - Boogie boards, hutch, water purifier, lamps, tools, toys, air conditioning unit & end table.

9. Thomas Giffin - Computer equipment, clothes & wooden dresser.

10. Penina Tagoai - China cabinet, dressers, linen, wicker basket, suit case & armoire.

11. Jim Wilkinson - Computer server equipment, child’s play area, shelving & tools.

12. Carralena Silvas - 2 box springs & bed frame.

13. Carroll Comeaux - TV stand, stereo, toys, Foreman grill, BBQ, water dispenser & Coca Cola sign.

14. Francisca Paz - 2 glass china display stands, standing lamps, bar stools & tools.

15. Daquan Franklin - wood & large planter boxes.

16. Company Unit - 2 TV, large compressor, clothes, washer dryer, engine lift, fishing poles & computer monitors.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 9/23/16 and 9/30/16 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71092 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-4134 TSG Order No.: 150276278-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 019-690023-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0463127-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: ROBERT M. OLIVAN AND DIANA LARAE OLIVAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-2420 TSG Order No.: 150115743-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 096-140-028 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 10/07/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0385389-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: KEVIN RAY HERRON AND DORA ALICIA HERRON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description.

Sale Date & Time: 10/03/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1693 HARMONY WAY, PITTSBURG, CA 945651762 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $371,192.85 (Estimated) as of 09/14/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-2420. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-711522-CL Order No.: 730-1604418-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): Alba Zapata and Julio Zapata, wife and husband, as community property with rights of survivorship Recorded: 2/28/2007 as Instrument No. 20070059525-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/24/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $651,181.29 The purported property address is: 1314 PROMINENT DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. The land referred to in this Report is situated in the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California, and is described as follows: Lot 275, as shown on the map of Subdivision 8561, filed July 1, 2004, in Map Book 466 of Maps, Page 6, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting from portions of said land: 1) All oil, gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and minerals below a depth of 500 feet as granted in the Deed recorded February 9, 1981, in Book 10196, Page 125, Official Records. 2) “All oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and all chemical gas now or hereafter found, situated or located in all or any part or portion of the land above described lying more than five hundred feet (500 feet) below the surface thereof, together with the right to slant drill for and remove all or any of said oil, gas, casing head gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and chemical gas lying below a depth of more than five hundred feet (500 feet) below the surface thereof; and the right to grant leases for all or any said purposes, but without any right whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said lands within five hundred feet (500 feet) vertical distance below the surface thereof,” as excepted in the Deeds from Harry H. Wynn and Charlotte Wynn, husband and wife as to an undivided 1/3 interest; and F. Maxine Muller, a single woman, as to an undivided 1/6 interest and George W. Muller, a single man, as to an undivided 1/6 interest, recorded December 31, 1986, Series Nos. 86-241329 and 86-241330, respectively. 3) “All oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and all chemical gas now or hereafter found, situated or located in all or any part or portion of the land above described lying more than five hundred feet (500 feet) below the surface thereof, together with the right to slant drill for and remove all or any of said oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and chemical gas lying below a depth of more than five hundred feet (500 feet) below the surface thereof; and the right to grant leases for all of any of said purposes, but without any right whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said lands within five hundred feet (500 feet) vertical distance below the surface of said lands within five hundred feet (500) vertical distance below the surface thereof”, as to an undi-

vided 1/3 interest as reserved by Gerald Jeffry, et ux, in the Grant Deed recorded December 16, 1997, Series No. 97244907, Contra Costa County Records. 4) The “oil, other hydro-carbons, gas and all other minerals and associated substances” as reserved in the Deed from Alice Mae Carpenter, et vir, to Giovanni Continente, dated November 4, 1943, and recorded November 18, 1943 in Volume 762 of Official Records, at Page 70, as said reservation was modified by those certain deeds from Kit Carpenter and Dorothy Ann Carpenter, Trustees of the Carpenter Family Trust to Ronald E. Nunn and Shirley A. Nunn, recorded November 25, 2002, Instrument No. 2002-445332, and from Kit Carpenter and Carolyn Huff to Ronald E. Nunn and Shirley A. Nunn, recorded November 25, 2002, Instrument No. 2002-445331, thereby reserving, as a mineral interest and not as a royalty interest, all oil, gas, hydrocarbons, and associated substances in, under, or produced and saved from the above described land, below 500 feet of the surface of the land, but without the entry to the surface of the land. 5) The minerals and mineral rights reserved in the Deed from Lippow Development Co. to Leon J. Prevost, recorded April 25, 1963, Book 4352, Official Records, Page 599, as follows: “One-half of all oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances, together with the right to take, remove, mine and dispose of all of said oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances,” APN: 018-470-074-8. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-470-074-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-711522-CL .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB-

TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-711522-CL IDSPub #0114553 9/16/2016 9/23/2016 9/30/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71016 Publish Dates: September 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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

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: September 2, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70997 Publish Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bezhan Herawi and Michelle Herawi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Osmon Eric Herawi to Proposed Name: Osmon Eric Dizon Herawi. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11-1516 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 b. Need consent of minor or his appearance at the hearing. Date: September 16, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71091 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

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

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Megan White.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 8/30/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70963 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $34,880.53 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 129011-5. 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: 09/09/2016 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: (916) 939-0772 or www. nationwideposting.com LAUREN MEYER, VICE PRESIDENT MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0291403 To: OAKLEY PRESS PUB: 09/23/2016, 09/30/2016, 10/07/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71069 Publish Date: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ariel Ollivier, In Pro-Per Denises Family Law SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ariel Ollivier CASE NUMBER: N16-1584 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ariel Ollivier filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Angelo Robert Ollivier-Johnson to Proposed Name: Angelo Robert Ollivier. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

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 b. Court Dispenses with notice to father. Date: 09/08/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 71070 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: David Terrill SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: David Terrill Clemons CASE NUMBER: N16-1594 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner David Terrill Clemons filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. David Terrill Clemons aka David Terrill Jones to Proposed Name: David Terrill Jones. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10-03-16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 08-29-16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 70937 Publish Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lailani Nicole Watarai SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lailani Nicole Watarai CASE NUMBER: N16-1681 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lailani Nicole Watarai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lailani Nicole Watarai to Proposed Name: Leilani Brown Scott. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/7/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/9/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71040 Publish Dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mohammad Soltani SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mohammad Soltani CASE NUMBER: N16-1710 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mohammad Soltani filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mohammad Soltani to Proposed Name: Dana Jefferson Soltani. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/8/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: September 13, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71065 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Peggy B. Nicholson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bezhan Herawi and Michelle Herawi CASE NUMBER: N16-1758 TO

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Steven Brower SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Steven Brower CASE NUMBER: N16-1569 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Steven Brower filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Aidan Cal Casavant-Brower to Proposed Name: Aidan Cal Casavant.

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/20/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press. Date: 08/24/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70926 Publish Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name 1. Thought Chronicle 2. Universal Instinct at 2067 Ascot Drive #145, Moraga, CA 94556. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/21/2014 under File No. 20140007224-00 (*1) Ric I. Cone 2067 Ascot Drive #145, Moraga (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Ric I. Cone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71049 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

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

Suite 300, Discovery Bay, CA 4505. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on March 5, 2014 under File No. F-000154900 (*1) Alyssa Ashley Pierce Roost 5028 Double Point Way, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Alyssa Ashley Pierce Roost. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2016. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70995 Publish dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE SECTION 21700 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 12th day of OCTOBER, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at BOATEL STORAGE, 5551 BETHEL ISLAND ROAD, OAKLEY, California 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California the following: Name and Unit #’s are as follows: NAME UNIT # John Phil Hill 9 Jerry Berkowitz 26 Rick Bower 31 Ingrid Lee & Darby Struve 44 Abandoned 56 Abandoned 61 Abandoned 63 Sandra Brant 72 Mike Lopez 86 Thomas Holden 91 Ron & Carrie Lawarence 110 Abandoned 131 Abandoned 179 Brandon Nunes 211 Michael Shipway 216 Woodrow & Shirley McGee 219 Ray Shipway 222 Larry White 272 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH only. All purchased items sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Dated this 12nd day of September,2016.

Email: FOBDWauctions@gmail.com Sale Maker Auctions www.salemakerauctions.com Donna Wilson Ca. Bond No. 0562039 Tel: 925 392-8508 Director of Operations/ Auctioneer Fax: 925 3928759 Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71061 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 129011-5 Loan No. 360-080681 Title Order No. 160022570 APN 033-430-045-6 TRA No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/22/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/13/2016 at 01:30PM, MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/2013 as Document No. 2013-0184601-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: AARON M. CLAY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: 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: 42 VITRUVIUS CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation,

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An employee was stabbed on the 3190 block of Contra Loma Boulevard.

Sept. 13, 12:38 a.m., in Antioch

The following is a sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

BRENTWOOD Sept. 6, 12:50 p.m. A woman was hit with a door, injuring her, on Pippo Avenue.

Sept. 6, 6:15 p.m. A person was arrested for shoplifting on Balfour Road.

Sept. 6, 7:07 p.m. Two people forced entry into a location on Cornsilk Court. Both had restraining orders for the location and fled the scene prior to police arrival. One person was later located and arrested.

Sept. 6, 7:34 p.m. Two men attempted to use two counterfeit $100 bills to purchase beer at a business on Lone Tree Way. Both fled prior to police arrival.

Sept. 6, 10:34 p.m. Police arrested a person for possession of suspected methamphetamine on Sand Creek Road.

Sept. 6, 10:21 p.m. A patrol arrested a person found under the influence of a stimulant on Balfour Road.

Sept. 7, 12:44 a.m. Police arrested a person forpossession of a stolen vehicle from San Francisco on Balfour Road.

Sept. 7, 1:39 a.m. Officers arrested two people on Lone Tree Way. One person was driving on a suspended license for DUI. The other person provided a false name to officers and was in possession of checks, access cards and identification cards not belonging to her.

Sept. 7, 8:15 p.m. A patrol arrested a person on Walnut Boulevard. The person was driving on a suspended license, under the influence of a CNS stimulant and in possession of methamphetamine, stolen property and paraphernalia.

Sept. 8, 12:09 p.m. Two people were arrested for outstanding warrants on Almond Street.

Sept. 8, 2:35 p.m. A credit card account was fraudulently opened on Centennial Place.

Sept. 8, 4:48 p.m. A person entered a vacant residence and used the amenities on Fourth Street.

Sept. 9, 12:22 a.m. Police arrested a person for an outstanding felony warrant on Europena Drive.

Sept. 9, 2:03 a.m. Officers arrested a person for trespassing and possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia on Sand Creek Road.

Sept. 9, 4:04 p.m. Two people were involved in a physical altercation on Balfour Road. Both signed citizen’s arrest forms against the other and were later released on promises to appear.

Sept. 9, 9:23 p.m. A person stole an area rug on Lone Tree Way. The rug was recovered by a witness shortly afterward, and the person fled the scene.

Sept. 9, 10:53 p.m. Police arrested a person for driving a stolen vehicle on Lone Tree Way. An investigation revealed the person had been scammed into purchasing a stolen vehicle.

Sept. 10, 12:01 a.m. Brentwood police assisted Antioch police during a high-risk stop and vehicle pursuit of a wanted felon on Highway 4.

OAKLEY Sept. 5, 12:22 a.m. A patrol looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 1700 block of Domaine Way. Sept. 5, 1:08 a.m. Police investigated a battery incident on the 1800 block of Teresa Lane.

Sept. 5, 2:44 a.m. Officers intervened in a verbal dispute on the 50 block of Carol Lane.

Sept. 5, 2:06 p.m. Police assisted a citizen while

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investigating a trespassing incident on the 70 block of Clove Court.

Sept. 5, 5:22 p.m. A patrol arrested a person for tampering with a vehicle on Main Street at 2nd Street.

Sept. 5, 5:49 p.m. Officers arrested a person for shoplifting on the 3100 block of Main Street.

Sept. 6, 4:34 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 4300 block of Mehaffey Way. Sept. 6, 6:48 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on Santa Fe Street at Martin Street.

Sept. 6, 12:49 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 4000 block of Freesia Drive.

Sept. 6, 2:49 p.m. Police investigated a vehicle tampering incident on the 5540 block of Oakley.

Sept. 6, 5:59 p.m. A patrol intervened in a neighbor dispute on the 5100 block of Claremont Lane.

Sept. 6, 9:59 p.m. Police contacted a suspicious vehicle on the 80 block of Bottlebrush Court.

Sept. 7, 12:51 a.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-person stop on Empire Avenue at West Cypress Road.

Sept. 7, 6:34 a.m. A patrol looked into a suspicious circumstance on Empire Avenue at Gamay Drive.

Sept. 7, 10:16 a.m. Police looked into a battery incident on the 10 block of Gold Run Court.

Sept. 7, 12:39 p.m. A patrol helped a citizen while investigating an abandoned 911 call on the 900 block of Almaden Circle.

Sept. 7, 1:41 p.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-person stop on the 5000 block of

Neroly Road.

Sept. 8, 3:08 a.m. Police arrested a person found under the influence of a controlled substance on the 900 block of Almond Drive.

Sept. 8, 8:34 a.m. Officers investigated a missing adult report on the 6300 block of Sellers Avenue.

Sept. 8, 9:05 a.m. Officers investigated a commercial burglary on the 3700 block of Main Street.

Sept. 8, 5:00 p.m. A patrol contacted people regarding a domestic disturbance on the 100 block of Century Way. Sept. 8, 8:46 p.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 4400 block of Fall Lane.

ANTIOCH Sept. 10, 10:54 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 4340 block of Wolverine Way. Sept. 10, 2:20 p.m. On the 1210 block of Rio Grande Court, a person broke into a resident’s truck and used the garage door opener to enter the home. Tools and other items were stolen.

Sept. 10, 2:33 p.m. A person reported hearing several gunshots and witnessed a person flee in a car on J Street at West 5th Street.

Sept. 10, 5:27 p.m. A burglary occurred on the 4100 block of Rogers Canyon Road.

Sept. 10, 10:33 p.m. Gunshots were heard in a room on the 2430 block of Mahogany Way. Sept. 11, 1:32 p.m. Police responded to a robbery in progress on the 2550 block of Somersville Road.

Sept. 11, 10:06 p.m. A child reported a robbery in progress on the 2400 block of L Street.

Sept. 12, 5:06 a.m. A burglary occurred on the 3140 block of Milner Road.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

Events Friday, September 23 Sip and Paint for Science

The Delta Science Center presents a sip and paint night fundraiser, at 361 Honey Lane, in Oakley, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 each.

Proceeds go to the Delta Science Center’s fifth grade education program. The event features painting instruction, wine, food and more. For more information or tickets, email rgehlke@ deltasciencecenter.org.

Saturday, September 24 Squish Out Cancer

D-1 & Only Martial Arts hosts Squish Out Cancer for Quentin, a fundraiser honoring Quentin “Squish” Rios, at 3385 Deer Valley Road, in Antioch, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Quentin, now5 years old, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 6 months old. The celebration includes free hot dogs, chips and drinks, self-defense seminars for kids and adults, identification cards for children, martial arts demonstrations and more. Donations to help with Quentin’s medical’s expenses will be accepted.

For more information, call 925-753-1167.

Smashing Cancer

Kids Helping Kids Leadership Academy presents Smashing Cancer, a fundraiser for Colten “Hulk” Guerra, at 3231 Main St., in Oakley, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event includes a costume parade, kid zone, special guest speakers and performances. For more information, visit bit. ly/KHK-TeamHulken or call 925-752-4453.

Shepherd’s Gate 5k

Shepherd’s Gate is holding a 5k run starting at 605 Sycamore Ave., in Brentwood, at 8 a.m.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. The proceeds help women and children fleeing domestic violence and homelessness. Registration is $25 per person or $75 per family. You can register before or the day of the event. For more information or to register, visit www.shepherdsgate.org/5k.

Black, White & Read All Over Gala

The Brentwood Library Foundation presents the Black, White & Read All Over Gala fundraiser, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 6 to 10 p.m. The event includes dinner, a silent auction, dancing and more.

Proceeds go toward the new Brentwood Library. Tickets are $85 and are not sold at the door. Table sponsorships are available for $725. For tickets, visit www.brentwoodlibrary. brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call 925-634-5456 or email dapa@comcast.net.

Texas Hold-Em Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Texas Hold-Em Fundraiser, at 3155 Winterbrook Drive, in Bay Point, starting with food and registration at 11:30 a.m. Game play starts at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $60 for buy-ins and $20 each for rebuys and add-ons. Prizes range from $100 to $500 Visa gift cards. Space is limited.

For more information or to reserve a space, call 925-285-5118 or email kipbecky@yahoo.com.

Thursday, September 29 Titus Andronicus

The Heritage High School Rising Stars Theater Troupe presents Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus,” at 101 American Ave., in Brentwood, on Sept. 29 and 30, at 7 p.m., and Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. The play depicts three families’ vicious struggle for power in ancient Rome.

Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. For more information and tickets, visit http://hhsrisingstars.com.

Fund A Wish Drawing

An Elderly Wish Foundation is hosting a Fund

A Wish Drawing, at Umpqua Bank, 3700 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The event includes a reception and drawing, with $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place and $250 for third place. You do not need to be present to win. For more information or tickets, call 925-978-1883.

Friday, September 30 P.A.I.N.T. Program

P.A.I.N.T. Program presents an open house at 151 Sand Creek Road, Suite E, in Brentwood, from 5 to 7 p.m. P.A.I.N.T. stands for “promoting arts, individuals and natural talent.” The event is free to the public and features works of art from local special-needs residents. For more information, visit www.cissinc.org or call 925-666-8142.

Saturday, October 1 Dining in the Dark

The Brentwood Lions Club presents Dining in the Dark, at the Brentwood senior center, 193 Giffith Lane, from 6 to 10 p.m. The fundraiser benefits Leader Dogs for the Blind and is intended to raise awareness about blindness and other visual impairments. Guests will eat dinner blindfolded and can also wear special goggles that simulate various visual impairments. Tickets are $40 per person or $280 per table of eight. For tickets, visit www.lcobw.com. For more information, email lionsditd@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 5 Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Support Group Meeting

The East Bay Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group is hosting special guests during their monthly meeting at Harvest Time Assembly, 2200 Ventura Dr., in Brentwood, at 1 p.m. Guest speakers Margaret Cocksedge, Michelle Price and Breanna Watkins will share their stories of survival and their works as teachers and special needs educators. For more information, call Jessica Runnels at 925-219-2126.

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Cornhole Tournament

Brentwood’s first cornhole tournament is held at Veteran’s Park, 3841 Balfour Road, Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 11 a.m. Registration is $25 per player. Registration includes tournament fee, two hot dogs, soda and water. Additional lunches for nonplayers are $5. No alcohol is allowed at the event. For more information or to regiester, visit www.brentwoodcornhole.com.

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga

Debbie Cabusas leads beginning and intermediate yoga at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., in Brentwood, on Wednesdays, from Oct. 12 through Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Improve your flexibility, breathing, balance and strength. Modifications will be used to ensure comfort and safety. A yoga mat and blanket are required. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

Gentle Yoga

Debbie Cabusas leads gentle yoga at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, on Mondays, from Oct. 10 through Dec. 12, and Wednesdays, from Oct. 12 through Dec. 14, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Explore yoga poses to increase your flexibility, tone your body and improve your breathing and balance. Modifications will be used to ensure comfort and safety. A yoga mat and blanket are required. For more information or to register, call 925-516-5444.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day.

For more information for Oakley, Brentwood Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have try-outs or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques. Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood.

Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.

Library Volunteers Needed

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of duties, including assisting at events, conducting outreach and fundraising. For more information, contact Diane Alexander at dapa@comcast.net or call 925-634-5456.

St. Ignatius CYO Basketball

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

Delta Gallery Fall Classes

Delta Gallery is offering fall art classes for children, teens and adults in a wide variety of media and styles, at 2485 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. Classes include paint nights, oil painting, watercolor, jewelry design and alcohol inks, along with themed classes and clay sculpture for children. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Hula Classes

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

GED Preparation Classes

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

Community Meetings GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class

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

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ast week, the Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF) donated $2,500 to All God’s Children Elementary School and each of the three schools in the Byron Union School District (BUSD).

Excelsior Middle School will be using their funds to purchase “Scholastic Magazine” subscriptions and fund the school’s gardening project. Timber Point Elementary plans to improve recess with new sports balls and an air compressor. Discovery Bay Elementary hopes to boost his reading levels with new books for classroom libraries, and All God’s Children has decided to update its aging playground equipment. Members of the Bryon Union School Board, including Superintendent Debbie Gold, left, pose with Discovery Bay Community Foundation members, including Jim Mattison, third from left, during last week’s school board meeting.

Algae from page 1 Per county regulations, signs have been posted in the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor advising against swimming.

Signs will remain up until the county advises otherwise.

The blue-green algae bloom in warm, stagnant waters with high levels of nutrients. Recent cooler temperatures and higher winds will help to decrease the problem and kill the blooms, though toxins can remain in the water for days after the blooms die. Cyanobacteria look like scum floating in or on the water and are potentially dangerous to people and animals.

After the initial discovery of toxins in the Delta waters, multiple local news agencies covered the story, in both print and television outlets. Some residents were worried about what the hype could do to local business. The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) created a social media flyer, asking locals to continue to patronize their hometown busi-

Judgment from page 1 incident, and her automobile insurance company paid the judgment. Attempts to reach out to Woolman for comment on this story were not returned at press time.

On Sept. 23, 2013, Burgess, a seventh grader at Excelsior Middle School, was hit

by Woolman’s SUV around 8 a.m. According to the CHP report, Woolman, who had a child at the school, was coming out of the northbound exit of the school, paused to look left for traffic before preceding to make a right turn out of the school. As she accelerated, she said she felt a ‘bump.’

After going 50 or 60 feet, according to the report, she stopped the car, got out and realized she had hit Burgess, who had been dragged under the chassis of the vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

However, according to Sumner, and based on witness reports and subsequent depositions, Burgess was riding on the shoulder of the roadway, not the road itself prior to being hit, and was likely still alive at the time he was initially struck.

Witnesses reported that after Woolman hit Burgess, she stopped for approximately 40 seconds, but did not get out of her car before she began to move again. According to a witness deposition, she didn’t get out of her car to see what had happened, and she only stopped when an individual forced her.

“Burgess’ body was, at that time, wrapped up over a wheel of the SUV, jammed into the wheel well,” wrote Sum

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 4, 2016, hold a public hearing to consider: A one year review of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14-011) for a dog fancier’s license allowing up to

nesses, specifically those on the boardwalk at the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor.

“I’ve talked to the store owners on the boardwalk, and they felt that business slowed down right after the initial coverage (of the blue-green algae blooms),” said Frank Morgan of Captain Morgan’s Delta Adventures. “For us, cruising, we did not. We don’t actually get in the water, and I think that’s why. When you’re driving up the boulevard and see that sign saying, ‘don’t get in the water,’ it’s pretty impactful.”

Morgan, who sees the corners of Discovery Bay waters turn green every year, feels that things are moving in the right direction.

“It’s cooling off, and the waters are definitely looking clearer,” Morgan said.

“The marina looks great right now. I am confident that we are heading in the right direction. As things cool down, there’s a lot less than there was when the story first broke.”

To comment, visit www.thepress.net. ner in an email to The Press. “Burgess died, not from anything like head trauma, but from being dragged and crushed under the vehicle.”

Despite the civil ruling, Mengke Hu, Burgess’ father, continues to dedicate himself to pursuing criminal action against Woolman.

According to Sumner, he likely faces an uphill battle.

“Charges would have to be brought to the district attorney (DA), and absent a referral from the CHP to the DA, nothing is likely to happen,” said Sumner, adding that charges would have had to been referred to the DA by the CHP following the initial incident.

For the Hu family, the tragedy has been their undoing. The strain of their son’s death led the couple to divorce, and today, Hu describes himself as homeless – dividing his time between staying locally at a friend’s home and sleeping by his son’s grave in El Cerrito.

“I knew I was living in the darkness, I just didn’t know how dark it was,” said Hu. “But, I want to thank this community and the people who have given so much help and support. It means a lot.”

As for the judgment money, Hu says those funds are not for him, but for getting justice for his son.

“That is to use for my son, not me; to get justice,” said Hu. “I can’t stop. I can’t stop fighting. I am the father.”

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

LEGAL NOTICES seven dogs on a 4.15 acre site located at 1800 Lone Oak Road (APN 016-100-028). Applicant: Corinne Tate. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or mailto:dhill@ brentwoodca.gov Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71123 Publish Date: September 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005312-00 The name of the business: Petco #1347 Locat-

ed at: 2820 Ygnacio Valley Rd In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 is hereby registered by the following owner: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Richard Skeen, Assistant (Treasurer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2016 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 8/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71119 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

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