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Firefighters lend hand to fire-ravaged North Bay

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Heritage High School grad Ilianna Viramontes auditions for “The Voice.” Page 5

by Kyle Szymanski and Tony Kukulich

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Amid the ash and rubble of Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove area, which was ravaged by one of a deadly dozen North Bay wildfires, East Contra Costa firefighters found a glimmer of hope last Saturday.

Sifting through the ruins of the Skelly family’s home for only seconds, fire engineer Bill Scott turned over Lisa Skelly’s engagement ring – damaged but intact.

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There is little that remains of homes such as these burned by the Tubbs fire in the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa. To view additional photos, see page 20.

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Knightsen superintendent set to retire

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Knightsen Elementary School District (KESD) is a small community of just two schools, run by a close-knit group, and that group will soon say goodbye to one of its own.

After 23 years with the district, KESD Superintendent Theresa Estrada has decided to retire.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to teachers, staff, parents and the Governing Board for their dedication and hard work for our students,” Estrada said. “I am thankful to be surrounded by so many talented educators and support staff. The Knightsen Elementary School District has been my family for 23 years.”

Growing up in a military family and then marrying a naval officer meant Estrada was used to moving around. She earned her bachelor’s degree and teaching credential in San Diego while her husband was stationed there. Once he retired, the cou-

ESTRADA ple and their three children settled in East County, where she earned a master’s degree in Special Education and began working at Knightsen as a third-grade teacher.

“The 23 years that I have lived in Oakley and worked at Knightsen have been the longest that I have ever been in one place,” Estrada said. “I consider Knightsen my home and owe much gratitude to the many people I have met here and had the privilege to work with.”

Estrada worked with Lill Pierce for a significant portion of her time at Knightsen. Part of the administrative team, Pierce joined KESD in 2001 and then worked as Estrada’s assistant.

“I’m sorry to see her go,” Pierce said.

“I think she has done a wonderful job here.

Theresa cares so much for the students and the staff and works to create a good environment for everyone. She always makes sure the teachers have all the tools they need to educate students.”

During her seven years as superintendent, Estrada has overseen the reopening of Old River Elementary School and the construction of the multiuse facility on its campus. She was also involved in the

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Road Repair Act passed Counties and cities throughout California have put together wish lists for use of funds from the recently passed Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

In Contra Costa County, the board of supervisors approved nearly $5 million in projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency and accessibility of the road network in the unincorporated parts of the county. With work already underway in some areas to repair damage from last winter’s storms, other projects will address delayed maintenance needs and significantly improve safety.

Among the projects to be funded by July of 2018 are: • Morgan Territory Road slide repair – 2017 storm damage road restoration.

• Alhambra Valley Road washout repair – 2017 storm damage road restoration.

• Bay Point Asphalt Rubber Cape Seal Project – preventative maintenance and pavement surface treatment.

• Pomona Street pedestrian safety improvements – safety and complete streets (accessibility).

• Tara Hills pedestrian infrastructure project – safety and complete streets (accessibility).

• Pedestrian crossing enhancements Central and East County – safety and complete streets (accessibility).

• Blackhawk Road bike lanes – complete streets and safety (accessibility).

County supervisors approved the list of projects Sept. 12. In addition to fixing roads damaged in the winter storms, other projects meet a variety of needs. The Bay Point preventative maintenance project will improve the surface of 14 miles of roadway.

Projects on the list are expected to be completed by the end of 2018, and work is already underway to develop Contra Costa’s project list for next year.

The Road Repair and Accountability Act, based upon Senate Bill 1, provides for reliable funding into the future.

“Funding from SB1 is critical and will allow the county, other local agencies and Caltrans to work on improving the condition of our deteriorating road network in California,” said Steve Kowalewski, Contra Costa County Public Works Department deputy director.

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Expert says fire funding not an easy fix national response time of five minutes – responding to calls in 7.5 to 25 minutes – said Fire Chief Brian Helmick.

The district is responsible for the protection of 110,000 residents and 249 square miles of property in the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, along with the unincorporated areas of Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Marsh Creek-Morgan Territory.

“We have three engine companies that are covering a lot of area, and it does not protect the area that we need,” said Helmick.

District residents appear unwilling to help the situation, having shot down a revenue-generating parcel tax, benefit assessment and utility-user tax since 2012.

Lokke said it’s unlikely the state will step in to fix the problem.

“The legislature would have to decide the needs and wants of all the communities in California and all the local governments in California (if they want to change Prop.

13),” Lokke said. “How do you even go about establishing that?”

At least one local group, however, believes it has a plan that could help without raising taxes.

The grassroots East County Voters for Equal Protection’s plan calls for all property tax-receiving agencies in ECCFPD’s coverage area – which includes the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, the county and several special districts – to permanently shift 5.2 percent of their allocated funds to the district over the course of three or four

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The prospects of overturning State Proposition 13, the root of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s (ECCFPD) funding problems, are bleak, said Christina Lokke, California Special Districts Association senior legislative representative.

Lokke expressed this to Contra Costa County special district representatives during a recent meeting, which focused on property-tax reallocation and ECCFPD funding.

In 1978, at a time when volunteer departments were sufficient to cover far East County, Proposition 13 cemented the district’s property-tax rate. It now wreaks havoc on the agency, forcing it in part to diminish from eight stations in 2008 to three today.

The simple fix is to overturn the proposition, but that is no easy task, Lokke said.

“If any agency is going to get a benefit and receive more money, that means that other agencies are going to lose money, because we can’t just increase the money that is coming in for property taxes,” she said.

In its current state, the district is struggling to provide adequate service. For 16.5 hours in September, all three district engines were tied up, which meant incoming calls during those hours were handled by firefighters outside the district or by ambulances alone.

When ECCFPD crews are able to respond, they are failing to meet the targeted

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Hal Bray, co-chair of the organization, believes the solution could permanently fix the district’s funding woes by bringing its property-tax allocation percentage (8 percent) from the lowest of all county fire agencies to the average amount (12 percent). It would also allow the ECCFPD to reopen three stations.

Critics of that plan, however, contend the group would have better luck directing its efforts at the state level, where changes in state policy could trickle down to the counties and the cities. Others are concerned the group’s plan could force agencies to cut critical services if they are required to give up some of their property-tax funds.

“It’s a zero-sum game,” said Discovery Bay resident Bob Mankin, who also spoke at the meeting. “In order for somebody to win – in this case the fire district – someone will have to lose.”

Moving forward, Helmick said the district plans to begin crafting a strategic plan in January, hoping to work out how to move from the current three stations to the recommended nine, as determined by an independent 2016 deployment performance and headquarters staffing adequacy study.

“We need a solution, and we need it fast. But until then, we will live within our means,” said Helmick, who indicated that the district’s three-station model is financially sustainable for at least the next 10 years but doesn’t adequately serve the public.

Other special district members in atten-

dance expressed a range of opinions on the district’s plight.

“The problem I am having is when people’s insurance rates are going up $4,000 to $5,000 a year, I think it would be not that difficult to get a couple thousand dollar a year of parcel tax (to pass), because they would be saving that much more,” said Larry Nagel, a Kensington Fire Protection District board member. “The arithmetic doesn’t add up for me.”

However, John Burgh, a Contra Costa Water District board member, expressed optimism for the future, in part because firefighters are currently held in extra high esteem amid the disastrous North Bay fires.

“I venture to predict five years from now we may go back to another election or whatever, and we may be surprised at the community’s recognition of the value that fire services represent in East County and everywhere else,” he said.

Susan Morgan, an Ironhouse Sanitary District and ECCFPD board member, said she hopes the discussion will spiral into other sessions to eventually fix the funding crisis.

“This is not an easy problem to solve,” she said. “One of the things that we would like to do is call on our elected representatives to further engage in finding a solution.

We would like them to engage more publicly.

We need to find and formulate solutions, and we need people to come together to do that.”

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Heritage graduate Ilianna Viramontes landed a spot on Team Miley after auditioning for Emmy awardwinning NBC show, “The Voice.”

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Blake Shelton and Adam Levine – sit with their backs turned to the singer and decide whether or not to turn their chair around based on the artist’s voice alone. During Viramontes’ audition, Cyrus and Shelton both turned their chairs, leaving the aspiring singer the choice between the two.

“When you were singing, I did kind of hear some Patsy Cline tunes – maybe Tammy Wynette – and I just want to give a little bit of a twist,” Cyrus said to Viramontes during the blind audition episode, further detailing why she believed the

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Viramontes debated for a moment between the two offers, but ultimately chose Cyrus.

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With an FBI agent for a father and a mother in the corporate world, Ilianna Viramontes recalled bouncing around before settling in Brentwood in sixth grade. She also recalled an upbringing surrounded with music.

“My dad was a drummer in a band, and my grandma had a lot of musical talent,” Viramontes said. “When I was little, I just loved to sing, even if I didn’t think I was good at it.”

She studied music and honed her singing skills through choir and vocal lessons during high school, but she always pictured herself as a soloist.

“I’d never really done any solo work except for a showcase here or there,” she said. “Appearing on ‘The Voice’ was the biggest thing I’ve ever done. I was pretty nervous before the audition, but once I was up there, I was just excited and having fun.

Waiting was worse.”

“The Voice” is an Emmy award-winning show, formatted with a series of auditions and contests for singers – the prize being a recording contract. The first phase is called the blind auditions, during which the coaches – Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson,

these great things is life changing.”

Since joining Team Miley, Viramontes trained with Cyrus through rounds of coaching in preparation for the battle rounds. In working with the celebrity, Viramontes said she was just as friendly offscreen as she appears before cameras.

“Working with Miley was awesome,” she said. “She definitely knows what she’s doing – her feedback was helpful. I initially thought she would be different in person than she seemed on TV, but she’s just as happy and nice in person.”

Viramontes appeared this week in the battle rounds and was unfortunately eliminated. But she’s also excited to have been accepted into the Berklee College of Music. She plans to study music therapy and possibly explore ways to help individuals with autism or those suffering from PTSD. “Music is so powerful,” she said. “It can help people grow or heal.”

The aspiring singer’s experience on “The Voice” taught her to have faith in herself, and she encouraged other hopeful artists to do the same.

“Don’t hold back; do what your heart wants, because that’s what I had to do,” she said. “I wanted to be a solo artist, and I followed my heart and it worked out for me.”

The remaining contestants will continue with the battle rounds next Monday and Tuesday. For more information or to watch an episode, visit https://www.nbc.com/the-voice.

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Stress relief in the form of a new puppy Our family has really been through some tough times recently.

Life as we knew it suddenly went haywire when my brother’s wife was diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away, all in a matter of five weeks. It deeply affected us all.

Hangin’ in We were just starting to regain here our balance when we got a call that many of Maury’s relatives in Sonoma were in danger of losing their homes to a handful of wildfires quickly raging out of control. His Vicki cousin had already McKenna lost her home in Ukiah. He dropped everything and headed up to help in any way he could, which meant hosing down rooftops of three homes and calming the nerves of his elderly relatives.

Meanwhile, here in Antioch, we sat glued to the news coverage, praying their homes would be spared. Could it possibly get any more stressful?

I don’t know about you, but when chaos is whirling around me and life seems unfair and unpredictable, my first instinct is to adopt a puppy, which is what I did.

I began the search online and was surprised at the grueling application process that now exists when you are interested in adopting a puppy. It is like adopting a human! There is even a home check involved.

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By the way, puppies are not encouraged by many of the websites. Older dog adoptions are preferred, and I get it. They are less adoptable, because they are past the cute puppy stage and some have health problems as well. Our last dog Napoleon lived to be 12 years old. He had diabetes, was blind, couldn’t control his bladder and passed away two weeks before Christmas.

He was loved and spoiled up until his last breath. I feel like we have done our time with a sick and elderly dog and now crave the energy and silly antics of a puppy that can distract us from all the sadness of late.

Surprisingly, Maury was open to the suggestion! After Napoleon died, he vowed to never get another dog unless we moved to a farm.

Yeah, right.

I love animals, but I think it’s a bit late for me to start milking cows and slopping pigs. I expected a flat out “No!” from him when we approached him about a puppy, so when he said, “OK,” it was an affirmation that we all needed something warm and fuzzy in our lives.

Haley was ecstatic! We decided to go the animal shelter first and see if they had any puppies available. It was a heartbreaking experience. We entered the dog zone. Eight full-grown pit bulls immediately started barking their heads off. The only other dog there was a middle-aged Chihuahua shaking in the corner of his little cell. I seriously thought about rescuing him from this hellish environment, but

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She pointed to her napping friend on the table. “What’s wrong with this dog?”

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I thanked her, and we bolted to the car, once again empty-handed and guilt-ridden. Adopting a puppy was harder than I thought! Haley was already Googling “Animal Rescue Recon.” We gave them a call and left our information on their answering machine and sadly headed home.

“No puppy yet,” I texted to the rest of the family.

The next day, Tamara from ARR called us. She interviewed me over the phone and asked about our family and our yard. She told us they had a puppy that had been returned. He was an 11week old Spaniel-terrier mix. The woman who adopted him decided she wanted to go back to work full time. Tamara told us she would text us a picture of him. It was love at first sight!

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Chance has turned our lives upside down but has put smiles back on our faces as we watch him chase our cats, chase his own tail and retrieve a yellow Frisbee that is bigger than his entire body. There are pee pads all over the house, dog toys are strewn everywhere and there is now a huge dog corral in my living room, but we don’t care. My kids named him Chance after Chance the Rapper. OK, whatever. I like to think he gave us all a ‘chance’ to heal, and we are learning that sadness and grief are no match for love and a puppy.

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Ancient Aztec dances WHAT NOT TO DO BEFORE BUYING A HOME If you are thinking of applying for a home loan soon, here are some things NOT to do: DON’T OPEN NEW CREDIT ACCOUNTS. If you are shopping, and they offer you a department store card to get 10 percent off your purchase, don’t do it. At least, not right now. Do NOT buy a new car.

DON’T PAY OFF ALL YOUR CREDIT CARDS. Ask your lender first before you do this. They may need you to have that cash as liquid in your account to show you have what are called ‘reserves.’

DON’T RUN YOUR CARDS TO THE LIMIT. If you have some revolving accounts that are maxed out, it can be a red flag to a lender, as it may show you are running out of room in your life financially.

DON’T AUTOMATICALLY PAY OFF OLD NEGATIVE ITEMS. Again, check with your lender. You may have a $17 collection account from five years ago, but if you pay it off now, it may show up as a current negative account when the status

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BE CAREFUL OF SETTLEMENTS. If you have an old outstanding bill and they offer to have you pay less than the full amount to settle the account, that may make sense for the one bill. However, it will likely show up on your credit report as “settled for less than full balance,” which can have a major negative impact on your credit score. Now, if you stand to save tens of thousands of dollars through the settlement, then it may be worth it, but if it’s a small bill, it may not be.

I have more tips, but I ran out of space … Part II will follow next week.

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Many people want to make positive changes in their lives, yet believe the process will be daunting. The key to lasting change involves focusing on one small issue at a time to build up confidence. If you want be healthy, you’ll probably want to clean up your diet, get better sleep and start exercising, yet if you try to make all of these changes simultaneously, you’re certain to feel overwhelmed. Once you’ve decided you are ready for lasting change, write down all of your goals in order of importance and begin focusing on them one by one.

Use Meditation to Create a Solid Foundation. Regardless of the type of positive change you wish to create, cultivating the habit of mediation will help you develop a foundation that will allow you to reach

additional goals more rapidly. Walking meditations, guided meditations and background affirmations can all be used to cultivate a state of mindfulness that will encourage you to keep your attention focused in the present moment as you move about your day.

Give Yourself Plenty of Time and Encouragement. It takes time to achieve big goals, and it’s important to celebrate small accomplishments along the way to maintain morale. Try writing down small goals within a larger goal, reward yourself with a stylish new outfit or a fun outing or treat yourself to a day of relaxation when you hit each small goal.

I hope these tips can help you begin to take small steps in the right direction. I hope they open you up to positive opportunities that help you move closer towards living the life you deserve!

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Tri Delta Transit celebrates 40 years of service with free rides This year marks the 40th anniversary of local public transportation in Eastern Contra Costa County provided by Tri Delta Transit.

To celebrate, the agency will provide free rides on all weekend routes, every weekend in November.

“This will include Thanksgiving Day and the day after,” said Mike Furnary, marketing director. “Free rides will be available on routes 392, 393, 394 and 395. No special coupon will be necessary to receive free rides. Customers can simply board any bus on the weekend, and their ride will be free.”

Few services have had such an impact on the community as the introduction of Tri Delta Transit.

“Our system plays an integral role in keeping our community moving,” said CEO Jeanne Krieg. “When you consider that this agency literally started as a kitchen-table discussion in the home of longtime board member Barbara Guise and we have grown to provide more than 3 million

rides each year, it is a true symbol of our community’s perseverance.”

Tri Delta Transit began service in 1977 with only two limited-service bus routes operated by AC Transit. Since then, service has grown to 18 bus routes including express service to BART and paratransit services for seniors and disabled. Service is provided 365 days a year.

“We are excited to share our accomplishment with our customers and thank them for their support over the last 40 years,” said Krieg. “However, as important as it is to acknowledge our history, we are equally excited about our future and our commitment to our customers.”

Tri Delta Transit recently grew again, adding another weekday route in downtown Pittsburg. New Route 381 began service Sept. 25 and travels between the Pittsburg Marina through downtown Pittsburg to Los Medanos College.

For more information, visit www. trideltatransit.com.

LMC named eligible for prestigious Aspen Prize Los Medanos College has been named one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.

Los Medanos College was selected from a pool of nearly 1,000 public two-year colleges nationwide to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize.

“Our faculty, classified professionals and managers do incredible work every day on behalf of our students,” said Bob Kratochvil, Los Medanos College president. “It is particularly rewarding to have an external organization with the reputation of the Aspen Institute acknowledge those efforts.

Each of our employees played a tremendous role in achieving this honor. We are very

proud to have LMC recognized among the elite community colleges in the U.S.” This is the second time Los Medanos College has been honored as Aspen Prize eligible. Previously, the college was on the 2017 list. Awarded every two years since 2011, the Aspen Prize recognizes institutions with outstanding achievements in four areas – learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings; and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students.

Los Medanos College will move forward to the next round of the competition.

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Marshall Tucker Band live The Marshall Tucker Band and other artists will venture to Campos Family Vineyards as part of an effort to raise funds for lung-transplant recipient, Tiffany Rich, Oct. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m.

The legendary band will fill the night with favorite songs while attendees sip wine and picnic on the lawn in what Rich said will be a celebration of life. Participants can expect

hits like “Heard it in a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Can’t You See!” Local artists Brandon Pasion and Toree McGee will open the show, and there will also be a special performance by Double Shot.

Campos Family Vineyards is located at 3501 Byer Road, in Byron. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://goo.gl/ EjUz5k.

Host families needed The Council for Educational Travel USA (CETUSA), a nonprofit, is currently looking for qualifying families who would like to open their homes to a cross-cultural experience.

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by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Revocable Living Trusts have become a popular way for people to avoid a conservatorship during their lives and avoid probate after their death. However, few people have experience about how these trusts actually work after they die. So here are the basics: First, the process of administrating a Trust after the death of the Grantor is called Trust Administration. The person in charge of the Trust Administration is named in the Trust document and is called the Successor Trustee.

Second, the Trust Administration process is like a court probate, except it is done without court supervision. Like a probate, notice must be sent out to all beneficiaries under the Trust and all heirs who would have been entitled to notice had the Grantor died without a Trust or Will. This Notice is a statutory notice and gives beneficiaries and heirs 120 days to contest the Trust. Assuming no action is filed to contest the Trust within the 120-day period, the Successor Trustee can then proceed with Trust Administration. Also, like a probate, the Successor Trustee is required to settle the Trust in accordance with state law including the requirements to identify the Trust Assets, protect them from loss, make prudent investment decisions, pay debts and taxes, file tax returns and prepare a Trust Accounting. This is all before any distribution of assets.

Third is the questions of debts and liabilities of the Grantor. Just like a Probate, Trusts are liable for the Grantor’s debts. Unlike a Probate, there is no legal requirement that the Trustee give notice to creditors of the Trust. However, if a Successor Trustee makes a distribution when there are still debts due and owing, beneficiaries may be personally liable for the claims of unpaid creditors to the extent of Trust assets.

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Registration dates at the Brentwood Senior Center are as follows: • Thursday, Nov. 2, 4 to 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2 to 4 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 17, 2 to 3 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon • Thursday, Nov. 30, 2 to 3 p.m.

It is limited to 500 registrations and for Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island residents only. No Oakley residents are accepted, as Friends of Oakley provides a basket program in that city.

The senior center is located at193 Griffith Lane, Brentwood. For more information, call 925-813-1320.

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Brentwood Regional Community Chest’s (BRCC) Holiday Food & Toy Basket will take place Dec. 16 this year, and recipients must preregister and provide a valid identification and proof of residency.

Members of BRCC come together every year to support local families with an annual food and toy drive. People who need a little extra support can fill out an application and participate in the event, which serves residents from Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island.

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Therefore, it is critical for the Successor Trustee to either send a notice to all potential creditors plus the required creditors such as Medi-Cal, the Internal Revenue and Franchise Tax Board or be absolutely certain all debts have been paid. No distributions should be made until all debts are paid.

Fourth is the subject of successor Trustee fees. Most Revocable Trusts provide for the Successor Trustee to be paid for his or her services in conjunction with settling the Trust. While it is possible for the Successor Trustee to perform all the above tasks without employment of legal counsel, in most cases it is not advisable. Given the Successor Trustee’s fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries and creditors, in most cases they are wise to hire counsel to assist them in the Trust Administration.

In conclusion, the amount of time and effort required to complete a Trust Administration in depend of the facts of each Trust. If there are few assets and cooperating beneficiaries, the time can be short. If there are many assets and problems with the creditors or beneficiaries, the administration can be very lengthy.

If you have questions about a Trust Administration, I see people Monday-Friday for a FREE, 30-minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. To view additional articles about estate planning, visit my website: www. lawofficeofjoangrimes.com.

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

Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 9391680 - 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 © 2017 Joan Grimes

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mischievous, lovable or scary. Use your imagination, get creative and have fun!

For more information, contact the Discovery Bay Community Center at 925392-4575.

This year, Rockingham Terror Lab presents “The Warehouse,” every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of October. The haunt is 2,000 square feet of screams. Children 12 and older are permitted to enter, and further rules and guidelines are available online. Admission is $10, and there are no refunds. For more information, visit www.RTLhaunt.com, www.californiahauntedhouses.com or www.facebook.com/RTLhaunt.

Witches and Brews, Oct. 20

Hometown Decorating Contest, ongoing

Join Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen for a fun women’s witchy night out, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at 8091 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. Come donned in a witch hat and enter the hat contest for special prizes.

Enjoy music by NOVA, shopping, wine, distilled spirits and more. Admission is $35 per person. For more information, call 800-800-5373.

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Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 20 to 28

The City of Oakley Recreation Division invites you to vote in the second annual Halloween Decorating Contest.

Photos will be posted online for the community to cast votes for their favorite submission. Voting will take place online at www.oakleyinfo.com from Oct. 17

Open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools, civic organizations and businesses, the Town of Discovery Bay’s Scarecrow Festival will run for eight days in the spirit of spooky, friendly competition. Scarecrows may be traditional, whimsical, humorous,

Bring the kids and even the pups out to enjoy Oakley’s Harvest Festival. Wear costumes and walk in one of the two parades through the park. Participants will each get a goody bag at the end of the parade. Guests are encouraged to decorate a pumpkin at home and bring it to enter in the pumpkin-decorating contest. There will be a children’s zone, a pie-eating contest and more. The Harvest Festival takes place at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., in Oakley, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http:// www.ci.oakley.ca.us/.

Hometown Halloween, Oct. 28

Presented by the chamber of commerce, this community favorite

features a trick-or-treat walk through the shops of downtown Brentwood, where participating business owners will hand out goodies to children. The event will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.

Marina Halloween Bash, Oct. 28 For the 21 and over crowd, the Sugar Barge Resort will host a Halloween Bash featuring a no-host bar, costume contests, live music, raffles, prizes and more, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The resort is located at 1440 Sugar Barge Road, Bethel Island. For more information, visit www. sugarbarge.com or call 925-684-9075.

Trunk or Treat, Oct. 29 Enjoy decorated trucks and cars while trunk-or-treating at The Streets of Brentwood, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., in the parking lot between Red Robin and AMC. Cars with the best decorations will receive prizes. For more information or to participate as a vehicle, visit http:// woobox.com/o6iitq.

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Bring the little ones for an evening of safe (and warm) trick or treating, indoors at the Somersville Towne Center Mall, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participating stores will hand out candy while supplies last. For more information, visit www. somersvilletownecenter.com.

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Halloween, Harvest Time Church will host Circus Night from 6 to 9 p.m., at 2200 Ventura Drive, in Brentwood.

Guests can enjoy candy, games, food and bike giveaways. Admission is free. For more information, call 925-516-1908.

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The shows will run Oct. 21, 27 and 28, and Nov. 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. Matinee shows will run Oct. 21 and 28 and Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. All shows are in the theater at Edna Hill Middle School.

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With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to get your house ready for gatherings with friends and family.

Making your house look its best starts from the ground up, and if your floors, carpets or furniture are dirty or damaged, you don’t have to panic. Capital Carpets Cleaning & Repairs has been tending to the carpet- and upholstery-cleaning needs of East County for 15 years.

The business is certified in six different areas, including carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, pet-stain and odor restoration, carpet repairs and water-damage restoration. In addition, all services are satisfaction guaranteed.

“We confidently offer a guarantee to you, even before you use our services,” said owner Travis Moorer. “You will get the most thorough cleaning ever seen, or it’s free.”

According to Moorer, a typical carpetcleaning company will only spray a preconditioner, then attempt to remove dirt, making for mediocre results.

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Travis Moorer, owner of Capital Carpet Cleaning & Repairs, offers a 100 percent no-risk guarantee you will love his team’s work.

Capital Carpets uses some of the latest carpet-cleaning equipment available, including the brush pro, which provides mechanical agitation to carpets, lifting the carpet pile and pulling dirt deep down from the primary backing of the fibers. They also have a special machine for oriental and

area rugs as well as the Mytee dry tool for upholstery cleaning.

“These tools allow us to give you a better quality cleaning, while cleaning your home faster and with less manual effort,” said Moorer. “Our tools do most of the work for us.”

The carpet-cleaning experts can also offer solutions for damaged carpets. Many of their carpet repairs involve stretching or removing wrinkles, ripples and bubbles from carpet. They can also perform transition repairs, where the carpet meets tile or other type of flooring.

If your carpet has a burn or bleach stain in the middle of the room, they can take carpet from a closet and do a bonded insert.

“We have a tool called the patch master, which allows us to cut a perfect circle in the carpet every time to do our patches,” said Moorer.

Capital Carpet’s work has not only resulted in happy customers, but also in awards, including the best carpet cleaner in Antioch and Brentwood.

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She was a loving and beautiful woman who loved life. Lisa was a member of the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, Boulevard Knights Car Group and served as president of and on the board of directors for Adult Day Care Services in Pleasant Hill.

She will be truly missed by many. Her motto for life was ‘remember to do one fun thing every day.’

A celebration of life will be held at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be an eightbells ceremony held in her honor. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Hospice of the East Bay in her name.

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fornia. There, they had two daughters – Gaylynn Terry Wells and Monica Terry Christman. He worked for various hightech companies, including one he founded. While he and his first wife divorced, they modeled a true partnership in raising their family.

The next chapter of his life brought him the love of Jimmie Ann and her two sons. Richard and Jimmie Ann shared many adventures, and he always brought his curiosity and mechanical mind to everything he did, including his golf game and woodworking hobby. Over the years, the family welcomed six grandchildren, who represent Richard’s greatest legacy.

The family is grateful for the love and support they have received and welcome you to donate to the American Cancer Society in Richard’s honor.

Oct. 17, 1960 – Sept. 23, 2017 Lisa Collins of Discovery Bay passed away Sept. 23 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Rob. Lisa was an employee of Wells Fargo Bank for 37 years. She started her career as a driveup teller. Upon retirement, she was managing director of commercial mortgage and servicing.

May 16, 1935 – Oct. 13, 2017 On Friday, Oct. 13, the world lost Richard Wayne Terry, 82.

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He was born in Redwood City, California, on March 11, 1958, to Rene and Mary Sasville. Mark and his family were residents of Discovery Bay for more than 12 years. He owned Chips Marine Service, which continued to cover both Contra Costa and El Dorado counties after moving to Pollack Pines in 2003. He was an active member of ECV Chapter 86 Growlersburg since 2006.

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Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life, Oct. 22, from noon to 4 p.m., at Pollack Pines Camono Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, in Pollack Pines. To sign the online guest book and leave condolences, visit www. placervillefuneralandcremation.com.

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A flavorful new dining experience

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The ribbon is cut, the doors are open for business and fans of homemade Italian food are flocking to Buon Appetito, Oakley’s newest dining experience.

The restaurant, located in a city-owned building on Main Street, replaced Carpaccio Ristorante earlier this year. The success of owner Martin Oviedo’s other businesses along with his offering of Italian cuisine – which was deemed a more seamless transition – became the reason Oakley City Council selected Oviedo’s bid for the lease over other offers.

“We are very pleased to find a restaurant that has already been very successful at other locations and has chosen Oakley for the third Buon Appetito,” Bryan Montgomery. “Martino and his team are experienced operators, they are local and they have the drive to make the restaurant a success.”

No stranger to gourmet Italian cooking or the restaurant business, Oviedo has been a chef for 26 years and opened multiple restaurants, which he runs in Martinez, Hayward, Benicia and now Oakley.

Opened three months ago, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place earlier this month, and Oviedo said community input was ideal in cultivating choice menu items.

“I like to walk around the restaurant in my chef uniform to ask people how their meal was. We want to make this restaurant the best it can be,” Oviedo said. “We want people to tell us what they like, so we can make the menu even better.”

And with a rotation of handcrafted specials, the kitchen is constantly whipping up something new with the finest ingredients possible. Each week a new item appears.

“We bake bread daily, and the seafood and meat are

Martin Oviedo recently celebrated the opening of his newest restaurant, Buon Appetito, located on Main Street.

He invites the community to stop by, taste the specials and offer feedback to make it the best restaurant it can be.

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always fresh,” Oviedo said. “That’s why I’m excited to share my menu with the customers in the area. We have everything made from scratch – the pizza dough, the sauce, everything.”

The restaurant offers an elegant ambiance for an evening out, happy hour, panini lunches and even catering and a banquet room that can house over 100 people above the restaurant for special events.

Oviedo said the business has already earned regulars who come in as often as two to three times per week.

And the new addition to Oakley has been well received in reviews.

“Delicious! Food and service are exceptional,” wrote Jayne Julian in a five-star online review. “They made my mother’s 89th birthday very special! This is the best Italian food I have ever had, and I’m looking forward to my next visit!”

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Staying upbeat in troubling times is tough A friend of mine was driving down Highway 4 the other day, and a woman in front of her tossed a lit cigarette from the car window.

Really? Even if this person does not watch the news or just arrived from another planet, it’s Senior inconceivable that orner she would not notice the smoke-filled air.

I was outside for a very short period of time and my eyes were burning, and I could taste the smoke in my mouth.

As I write this Marla piece, nobody knows Luckhardt just how the fires a few hours north of us started, but careless and inconsiderate people who don’t think before doing something so dangerous and foolish is beyond me.

Another dear friend of mine had to leave her Napa home and spend time with family, hoping her house and belongings would remain unscathed.

She is in her early 80s, making travel and relocation even more difficult.

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The rainy season is right around the corner. The winds have died down a bit, and this will hopefully give our courageous firefighters a fighting chance, which seems like a play on words, but it’s just the facts. Tirelessly, they have been on the front line for weeks, not only working to extinguish the deadly flames, but also putting their lives on the line over and over, rescuing others. It’s what they do.

Other heroes in the midst of all this madness are the locals of our area.

All over Facebook and other socialmedia channels, hometown heroes are dropping off supplies to shelters where people who have lost everything will receive items like clothing, blankets, pillows, toiletries, toys, books and, of course, food for displaced and frightened children. Watching the news has to bring this reality home.

Every day, there seems to be more and more frightening stories.

It’s just depressing. Two weeks ago, a madman man with an arsenal of guns shot at people enjoying a concert. My goddaughter and her boyfriend were there.

The entire night, I watched the news until I literally passed out from exhaustion at 4:30 a.m. Early that morning I finally reached her, and when I heard her voice, we both

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I began to feel myself being swept into a sadness I could not escape. Our country is at war with itself and others.

We are killing each other for no reason at all. We are being deluged with one natural disaster after another, and my first reaction was to crawl into a ball on my bed and sleep until 2025! This, apparently, was not a good answer.

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I had a long talk with my doctor, and my possible options included medication for depression or counseling. Stubborn as I am, I thought I could fix this myself, and admitting it was the first step.

I decided to take action and fix me first, and then possibly the world.

Exercise and a new diet coupled with turning off the news except for one half hour a day to see what is happening was a good start. No more binge watching the news stations right now for me.

I would concentrate on the positive things in my life like my family, friends and Grandpa. Making bags of items that can be used by others and sending them off also feels good. My plan is to contact our local fire department and offer to make a meal for the people there who protect our homes. Sitting and waiting for my personal joy to return was not one of those options.

And as for the lady with the cigarette issue, shame on you! If you choose to smoke, that is your right.

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These steps are all that remain of a home ravaged when the Tubbs fire spread quickly and completely through several area neighborhoods.

The Sugarloaf fire, approximately 10 miles east of downtown Santa Rosa, flares up on Saturday, Oct. 14.

These brick fireplaces stand as reminders of the devastation wrought by the Tubbs fire and other blazes in the North Bay.

Fire engineer Cole Smith from the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District searches for lingering fires in the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa. Smith deployed to the North Bay with three other members of ECCFPD Engine 53.

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The Heritage girls’ golf team put a cap on its fifth straight regular season championship with a win at the BVAL championship tournament, contested at Antioch’s Lone Tree Golf Course.

Led by an 83 from Sienna Quinlivan, the Patriots fired a 437, defeating second-place Deer Valley by 37 shots.

Quinlivan was backed by 84s from junior Sarah Lee and freshman Aiyanna Cristi Co, an 87 from senior Alexis Tongue and a 99 from senior Margaret Magstadt to round out its counted scores.

“Our strength is consistency,” Patriots coach Mark Tinder said. “That’s what helped our team. We are deep in talent through the sixth person.”

Heritage’s depth really was what carried the day. While the Patriots had the lowest team score, the lowest individual scores belonged to Deer Valley.

League MVP Jackie Caniete fired a 78 for the best individual score, while teammate Misa Church had the second best score with an 81.

As a team, Deer Valley fired a 474 and finished in second place. Freedom shot a 551 to finish third, with Liberty (565) and Antioch (672) rounding out the team competition.

The Patriots qualified for the NCS Division I championships as a team.

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the Wolverines will be well-represented too. The best four players from nonqualifying teams are also invited.

Caniete and Church will be joined by teammates Neha Prasad and Kayla Fleming, who fired 92 and 97, respectively.

The next step for Heritage and the qualified Deer Valley players is the

Lions’ volleyball wins in Stockton Liberty’s league-leading girls’ volleyball team took its show on the road last weekend, competing in the Stockton Classic Tournament.

The Lions scored a 2-1 victory over Sonora and a 2-0 win against Drake (San Anselmo) and lost 2-0 to Rio Americano (Sacramento) and 2-1 to Gregori (Stockton) to finish the tournament at 2-2.

Senior captain Angelique Stepanoff led her team in kills in three of the four matches, including both of Liberty’s wins. Her high came in the first match against Sonora, when she recorded nine kills.

Senior Mackenzie Schumann and junior Alicia Bustamante set up nearly all of the kills from Stepanoff and the rest of the team. Schumann was the primary setter, leading the team in each match and finishing the tournament with 38. Bustamante complimented her with 23 over the four-match event.

Haylie Souza thrived on defense for Liberty. She opened the tournament with a pair of 14-dig matches and finished with 47 overall. Stepanoff was second overall with 20, and both Schumann and Bustamante added 10 digs.

Senior Kylie Kendall also stepped up for the Lions. Her nine total kills were second on the team to Stepanoff, and 13 digs on the defensive end trailed only Souza and Stepanoff. Junior Alex Larsen added four kills and digs in each of the two matches that Liberty won. She also chipped in with four total blocks.

Next up for the Lions are the final three matches of the regular season. Liberty will travel to Deer Valley on Thursday and finish the following Thursday at Antioch. In between will be a home match against rival Heritage. The Lions are 19-7 overall with a 7-0 mark in BVAL play, having dropped only one set to a league opponent.

NCS Division I championships, Oct. 30, for the right to play in the Nor Cal Championship the following week in Roseville.

The BVAL players will have something of an advantage. Like the league championship tournament, the NCS championship will be held at Lone Tree.

“It’s not our home course, but it

kind of feels like a home course to us,” Tinder said. “Many of our team members do play there. It gives us a better shot at it. The NCS is really rarified air.

Three teams will advance. Advancing as an individual usually requires roughly even par. Just to make NCS and represent our league, I consider an honor.”

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As California wildfires poured smoke into the region with smoke, many outdoor activities were canceled or postponed due to poor air quality.

Impact Soccer Club (ISC) made good use of the weekend’s free time by helping those ravaged by the North Bay fires.

“We are like everyone else in the community, eager to help our regional neighbors. The devastation is unimaginable,” said Gordon Young, ISC director of coaches.

ISC coaches, players and parents worked together to collect, sort and box donations of food, toiletries, bedding, shoes and clothing last Saturday morning.

By 2 p.m., with a bounty of volunteers, 10 vehicles were loaded and off to Fellowship Church in Antioch.

Luke Ross, Fellowship Church facilities coordinator and other volunteers met the soccer club caravan and accepted and helped unload the donations.

“The way it worked out, finding them as a sort of middle man to get donations to the fire victims, was serendipitous,” said Communications Director Gari Ann Schmidt. “One of the Impact parents happened to drive by, met Luke Ross and asked if they were taking donations for fire victims.

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Impact Soccer Club coaches and volunteers joined with Fellowship Church volunteers to donate a variety of supplies to victims of the North Bay fires. tragedy. It is inspiring to see everyone come together to help those in need. Our thoughts and prayers are with them,” said Tony Martins, Impact Soccer Club president.

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Liberty High School junior Paige Prybylinski found her way into cheerleading more by accident than design.

When she was just 5 years old, a cheerleading friend’s mother suggested Paige join as well, and that was all it took.

“I picked up all the stuff easily,” said Paige. “It was my second home from then on. It’s just something that came naturally.”

By the time Paige was in middle school, she noticed younger girls were looking up to her as a role model, which motivated her to get more serious about the sport.

“I used to just take it as fun,” Paige said. “But now it’s kind of my life. I used to think of it as something on the side, but now my whole life revolves around it.”

So while cheerleading is a big part of her life, Paige does spend some time away from the sport. Like most teens, she enjoys being with her friends and going to the movies. Romantic movies are among her favorites.

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Future Plans:

As a junior, Paige has some time before she needs to finalize her plans for college. She and her mother are looking at schools, but Paige said she still has no idea where she wants to go. She is sure of some things, though – she wants to continue to cheer, she’s interested in becoming a nurse and she wants to go to a school where the weather is not hot.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-758067-JB Order No.: 160413555-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JEFFREY S HOWARD, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL Recorded: 8/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0263515-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/13/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $505,679.38 The purported property address is: 3801 PINTAIL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor ‘ s Parcel No. : 075-432-018 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-16-758067-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

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

you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-758067-JB IDSPub #0132784 10/20/2017 10/27/2017 11/3/2017 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74865 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

the Trustee: CA-11-485441-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-485441-RM IDSPub #0132054 10/6/2017 10/13/2017 10/20/2017 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74695 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

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-17-774238-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-774238-BF IDSPub #0131835 10/6/2017 10/13/2017 10/20/2017 Antioch Press No 06-1617 74648 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005652-00 The name of the business: 1. Svelte Bodyshaping 2.

Svelte Body Contouring Located at: 8065 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amy Lynn Marques. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/14/17.

Signature of registrant: Amy Lynn Marques. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 9/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74671 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005786-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Transportation Service Located at: 899 George Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Joseph Nardone. 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: Joseph Nardone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2017

by Deputy L Ferm Expires 9/21/2022 Brenwoodd Press No. 02-1273 74690 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005667-00 The name of the business: MarCat Communications Located at: 855 Willow Lake Road In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Catlin Walker Leonard. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/17. Signature of registrant: Catlin Walker Leonard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 9/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74813 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005803-00 The name of the business: Gutsee Ink Located at: 673 Nectar Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gutsee Ink. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 2013. Signature of registrant: Beverly Tribuiani-Montez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 9/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74741 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005406-00 The name of the business: Marie’s Bathroom Rehab Located at: 328 Elm St. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 following owner: Monisha Marie Keys. 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: Monisha Marie Keys. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 5, 2017 by Deputy A Ramirez Expires 9/5/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74670 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005707-00 The name of the business: Chapala Mexican Restaurant, Inc. Located at: 3850 Balfour Rd, Ste Q In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chapala Mexican Restaurant, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/17.

Signature of registrant: Daniel Garcia, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 9/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74666 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005700-00 The name of the business: Harjan Located at: 1336 Mokelumne Dr. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jagjit Singh Khalsa. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/26/08.

Signature of registrant: Jagjit Singh Khalsa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 9/18/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74673 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005879-00 The name of the business: Swirls Frozen Yogurt Located at: 4049 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: North American Hospitality Group, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lydia Warmsley, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2017

by Deputy J Celestial Expires 9/26/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74908 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005958-00 The name of the business: Diablo Dentistry Located at: 3436 Hillcrest Ave, Suite 150 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vivian Huang, DMD. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/24/14. Signature of registrant: Vivian Huang, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 9/29/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74819 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT, The State Water Resources Control Board will receive written comments and hold a public hearing to receive oral comments on the Draft Amendments and Draft Staff Report, including Substitute Environmental Documentation, for the Water Quality Control Plan for Enclosed Bays and Estuaries: Sediment Quality Provisions. The Sediment Quality Provisions include application and implementation of the sediment quality objective protecting benthic communities from direct exposure to pollutants in sediments, and application and implementation of the sediment quality objective protecting human consumers of resident sportfish from contaminants that bioaccumulate from sediment into fish tissue. The public hearing will be held on December 5, 2017, at 1001 I St., Sacramento, CA and will begin at 9:30 a.m. Written comments are due December 14, 2017 by 12:00 p.m. Please see the link for information, documents, and the process for submitting comments: http://www. waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/ programs/bptcp/sediment.shtml or contact Chris Beegan at 916-341-5912 (Chris.Beegan@waterboards.ca.gov).

Check the website for updates and more information, as these dates are subject to change.10/20/17 CNS-3061876# ANTIOCH PRESS - Antioch Press No. 061617 74898 Publish Dates: October 20, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-485441-RM Order No.: 110571694-CA-APO NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/24/2003. 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): RENE MONCHATRE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 9/30/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0487590-00 and re-recorded on 12/5/2003 as Instrument Number 2003-0589882-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/30/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $474,561.43 The purported property address is: 123 BEEDE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065-062027-1 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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-774238-BF Order No.: 8706376 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2004. 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): JORGE LONGORIA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 12/29/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0497545-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/30/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $222,423.64 The purported property address is: 17 LOU ANN PLACE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 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. LOT 63, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 4138 TWIN HARBOURS, FILED AUGUST 23, 1972 IN BOOK 149, PAGE 27, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 095-241-015-7 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005647-00 The name of the business: 1. iLoveKickboxing. com Brentwood 2. iLoveKickboxing Brentwood 3. ILKB - Brentwood Located at: 5561 Lone Tree Way, Suite 100 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 110 For Life, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/7/2017. Signature of registrant: Matthew Johnson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2017

by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 9/14/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74675 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005695-00 The name of the business(es): TownCentre Dental Located at: 1155 Second Street, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: G.B. Banaga, D.D.S., Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/01/2017. Signature of registrant: Gerard Banaga, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 9/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74646 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005699-00 The name of the business: Santos Tile Located at: 1275 Central Blvd #228 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jose Amorim Dos Santos . 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: Jose Amorim Dos Santos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017. by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 9/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74846 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005772-00 The name of the business: Terry Family Vineyard Located at: 631 Mission Fields Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Joseph Terry 2. Lindsay Terry. 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: Lindsay Terry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 9/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74844 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005820-00 The name of the business: West Coast Autobody & Paint Located at: 430 E 10th St In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alexander Hatefi.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/25/17. Signature of registrant: Alexander Hatefi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2017

by Deputy C Pittman Expires 9/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74697 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005867-00 The name of the business: ALPS Premium Nuts Traders Located at: 168 East Country Club Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aravinda Subramanian Balasubramanian. 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: Aravinda Subramanian Balasubramanian. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 9/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74712 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005910-00 The name of the business: Denee Blossom’s Photography Located at: 1030 Dainty Ave, Apt M In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Angelique Estrada. 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: Angelique Estrada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2017 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 9/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74755 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006002-00 The name of the business: 1. Aoibhneas Creative 2.

CKC Apparel Located at: 2717 Reddignton Way In: , CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Christina Carey. 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: Christina Carey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 3, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 10/3/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74770 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006069-00 The name of the business: Data Diva Bookkeeping Located at: 2254 Winchester Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Diane K. Duran. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/17. Signature of registrant: Diane K. Duran. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 4, 2017 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 10/4/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74814 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

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: 10/20/17 and 10/27/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74900 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2017.

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: $712,703.83 (Estimated) as of 11/02/2017. 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.# 9551-3730. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, 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.

NPP0318097 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/20/2017, 10/27/2017, 11/03/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74843 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

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: DEBBIE NAVARRO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/7/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0249150-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/30/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $914,535.42 The purported property address is: 2748 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 007460-057 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-16-708746-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 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 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-708746-CL IDSPub #0132216 10/6/2017 10/13/2017 10/20/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74728 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bianca Louise Tavares SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bianca Louise Tavares CASE NUMBER: N17-1773 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bianca Louise Tavares filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Bianca Louise Tavares aka Bianca Louise Carlos Tavares to Proposed Name: Bianca Louise Dizon. 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: 11/30/17 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: 10/2/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74759 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - MOBILE HOME FORECLOSURE THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the property described below will be sold as is at public sale on November 14, 2017 at the hour of 9:00 am, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, for the property located at 3505 Gateway Rd. Space #22E, Bethel Island, CA 94511 due to a default by ROBERT HOPKINS on a promissory note and security agreement for the purchase of the below mentioned mobilehome.

Except for the warranty that this sale is authorized by law, absolutely no warranties of the sale are given. Prospective purchases who wish to reside in the unit on-site are cautioned to be familiar with California Civil Code Section 798-74 which gives the Mobilehome Park Management certain rights of prior approval over its residents. Prospective purchasers must present a cashiers check for the full amount of the purchase immediately at the conclusion of the sale. This sale does not include any contents of the unit and the successful bidder is responsible for the lawful disposition of all remaining contents of the unit. The general public will have access to the Mobilehome Park premises for the purposes related to this sale. A description of the property to be sold is: 3505 Gateway Road, #22E Bethel Island, CA 94511 LAK3097 3872A/B FAR WEST 24X60GDL As of this date you owe $53,650.95. Due to interest, advances for taxes and /or insurance, attorney’s fees and costs, you may owe more on the date of payment. For more information please call the undersigned. Amanda Perine, Secured Party/Foreclosing Creditor.

A-4635699 10/20/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74903 Publish Dates: October 20, 2017.

and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.servicelinkasap.com/ default.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 17-0378. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 9/22/2017 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 5130 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 202 Anaheim Hills, California 92807 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer. A-4634067 10/06/2017, 10/13/2017, 10/20/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74696 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006108-00 The name of the business: Macy Schoenthaler, MFT Located at: 158 E 3rd Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Macy Schoenthaler. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 28th, 2017. Signature of registrant: Mary Schoenthaler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2017 by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 10/5/2022 Pittsburg Press No. 02-1273 74818 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006149-00 The name of the business: The Mad Potters, LLC Located at: 629 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: The Mad Potters, LLC. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Charmaine Abasolo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2017 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 10/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74872 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 3rd day of November 2017, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Lessie Scoggins - Artwork, carpet, high chair, leather sofa & love seat.

2. Marie Jackson - Boxes, bags, desk, luggage, leather sofa, night stand & plastic bins.

3. Tashaunda Cottrell - Motorized mini scooter, basketball hoop, toys, stereo equipment, 3 TVs, computer equipment, & 3 bicycles.

4. Giovanni Baldizon - Projection TV, metal shelving, couch, electronics & toys.

5. Douglas Gilmore Jr. - Roll away tool box, washer, dryer, rocking chair & toys.

6. Singin Garcia - 2 Bikes, 1 flat screen TV, large doll house & shoe rack.

7. Sally S. Villasana - Art work, polar bear table, DVD collection, lamps, coffee tables, unit very full.

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

9. Floyd Nunn - 25+ metal plant holders, basketball, table, heater & shelving.

10. Marcea Lopez - Christmas wrapping, cleaning supplies & games.

11. Brian Gonzalez - Commercial stereo amp, air compressor, round table with glass top, boxes & steam vacuum.

12. Harlen Rashada - Plastic containers, luggage, exercise equipment & clothing.

13. Enrique Porras - 4 large chairs and 1 sofa chair, 2 dressers, pots and pans, 1 refrigerator, a mini refrigerator & electronic drum set.

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 3rd day of November 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Brittney Cooper - toys, clothing, 4 plastic bins, books 2. Imajean Miller - 1 adult bicycle, large mirror, 3 boxes, plant vase 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: 10/20/2017 and 10/27/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74902 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-3730 TSG Order No.: 170231665-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 019-240034 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/30/2007. 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. 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 05/08/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0135362-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JEFFERY COOKSON AND CHRISTINE COOKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

Sale Date & Time: 11/13/2017 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 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 566 RED ROME LN, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-708746-CL Order No.: 160101137-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005716-00 The name of the business: Accounting Matters Located at: 80 Hill Avenue In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Janine Lundberg. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/12.

Signature of registrant: Janine Lundberg. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 9/18/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 74688 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006140-00 The name of the business: Tu Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Located at: 3899 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Salvador Saldana. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/9/17.

Signature of registrant: Salvador Saldana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 10/9/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 74823 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017.

Notice of Lien Sale at Live Oak Storage 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on November 2nd 2017 at 8:45 a.m. . In order to collect the amount due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street Oakley, California 94561, County of Contra Costa State of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by John Cardoza #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at the time of the sale.

Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Unit # 232 - Breanna Bagwelk 126 - Charles Scott James 717 - Denise Pedigo 344 - George Perata 339 - George Perata 358 - George Perata 68 - Michael Parkinson 509 - Nancy Koch 930 - Rosemarie Starners 394 - Stephen Clark Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74899 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 17-0378 Loan No.: ******2423 APN: 041-181-010 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/26/2007. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: BRUCE Y. IMADA AND CHERYL M. IMADA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES. Recorded 4/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0094642-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/27/2017 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $87,806.42. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2030 TRUMAN LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Angelica Gutierrez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Angelica Gutierrez CASE NUMBER: N17-1613 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Angelica Gutierrez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Adrian Sylvester Gutierrez to Proposed Name: Adrian Sylvester Masinas. 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: 11/02/17 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: 09/01/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74756 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27.

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OAKLEY Sept. 17, 1 a.m. Authorities were called to Ashwood and Teakwood Drive due to complaints of loud music.

Sept. 17, 1:17 p.m. A verbal dispute took place on the 4200 block of Salgado Avenue.

Sept. 17, 9:58 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud motorcycle on the 700 block of Westmoore.

Sept. 18, 6:01 a.m. Suspicious circumstances occurred on the 3800 block of Heritage Way. Sept. 18, 1:21 p.m. Authorities found litter on Laurel and Neroly roads.

Sept. 18, 4:57 p.m. Reckless driving on Sellers Avenue and East Cypress Road was reported.

Sept. 18, 5:29 p.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on the 10 block of Brooks Court.

Sept. 19, 4:59 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at Best Western Hotel.

Sept. 19, 9:41 a.m. An audible alarm was heard on the 100 block of Almaden Court.

Sept. 19, 10:10 a.m. A case of identity theft was reported on the 200 block of Verona Court.

Sept. 19, 3:27 p.m. A patrol request was made on Concannon Drive and Vintage Parkway.

Sept. 19, 5:48 p.m. A credit-card fraud was reported on the 1400 block of Big Redwood Drive.

Sept. 20, 11:06 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 200 block of Harborage Court.

Sept. 20, 12:09 p.m. A security check was made at the Summer Lake Park.

Sept. 20, 3:01 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on the 5000 block of Fernwood Court.

Sept. 20, 9:01 p.m. A fight was reported

at Raley’s on Main Street.

Sept. 21, 4:18 a.m. Authorities reported a suspicious person on Brownstone Road and O’Hara Avenue.

Sept. 22, 3:58 p.m. A case of trespassing at the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa was reported.

Sept. 22, 7:59 p.m. A person called 9-1-1 and hung up. Authorities traced the call to Mockingbird Lane and Robinwood Avenue.

Sept. 23, 12:39 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped by authorities at the Antioch-Oakley pier.

Sept. 23, 8:20 a.m. Authorities followed a suspect on foot on Rose Avenue and West Cypress Road.

Sept. 23, 7:32 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 1100 block of Jordan Lane.

ANTIOCH Sept. 24, 11:11 a.m. A boy at Dallas Ranch Middle School was attacked by two juveniles who took his clothes. The reporting person told authorities he knows the suspects and where they live.

Sept. 25, 12:11 p.m. A woman was in a parking lot on Gentrytown Drive when a man stole her backpack. She said he was a tall man approximately 50 years old.

Sept. 27, 6:47 p.m. A woman on Aster Drive called authorities to report that a dispute with her husband became physical and he refused to leave. No alcohol was involved, but the husband had a gun in his safe, and their children where also in the residence.

Sept. 28, 3:48 a.m. Police received a call from a woman, who said shots were fired in her backyard on Inez Way. Sept. 28, 9:27 p.m. On Schell Mountain Way, an Oakley police officer assisted a victim who was stabbed in the face.

He told the officer that the incident occurred at Bonfare Market in Antioch.

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port of a shoplifter fighting with a security guard from Macy’s on Somersville Road.

Sept. 29, 2:56 p.m. An employee was collecting carts in a parking lot on Lone Tree Way when he was robbed at gunpoint. The subjects were reported to have been two males between 18 and 30 years of age wearing hoodies. One of them held a black gun. They then ran toward Round Table.

Sept. 30, 5:13 a.m. A person reported to authorities that he saw a white Toyota with its trunk open circling around a complex on Lone Tree Way. There is also a Mercedes at the site. He believed the drivers were jumping the back fence to a house and loading items from it onto the Mercedes.

BRENTWOOD Sept. 10, 1:25 a.m. A man was found to have a gun in his possession on Brentwood Boulevard.

Sept. 10, 8:46 a.m. A woman found mail in the street in front of her home on Outrigger Circle.

Sept. 10, 8:47 a.m. A person told authorities he lost his wallet in a parking lot on Sand Creek Road. He reported the loss from his residence on Peachwillow Drive.

Sept. 11, 12:52 a.m. A man told authorities that he was hit from behind on Lone Tree Way and Fairview Avenue.

He said the suspect left in a small black vehicle.

Sept. 11, 7:05 a.m. Black smoke was seen from St. Andrew and Myrtle Beach drives. Authorities then received reports that there was a fire on Vasco Road.

Sept. 11, 9:03 a.m. A petty theft occurred on Coriander Drive. Authorities believed it occurred sometime overnight. There were no signs of forced entry. Someone stole electronics from inside the vehicle.

Sept. 11, 11:32 a.m. A golf cart was sto-

len from a golf course on Summerset.

Sept. 11, 2:09 p.m. A person told authorities that someone had been using her debit card. She had information on where they used it.

Sept. 11, 6:41 p.m. A white Nissan Infinity was broken into on Lone Tree Way. Two laptops were taken from the car.

Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m. A woman walked into a fire station on John Muir Parkway and told them that there were two bikes dumped in the bushes near the station.

Sept. 12, 11:24 a.m. An employee reported to authorities that a person came to the counter and attempted to cash a fake check. The suspect was wearing a Giants cap, a black jacket, white shirt and blue jeans. This occurred on Second Street.

Sept. 12, 1:32 p.m. A person’s work van was broken into on Central Boulevard.

Sept. 12, 2:23 p.m. A man told authorities that he parked his white Dodge Durango on Pebble Beach Drive and came out to find that there were dents and scrapes on the driver’s side of the car.

Sept. 13, 7:39 a.m. Business Community mailboxes were broken into on Alta Street. There was still mail left on the floor from the incident.

Sept. 13, 8:25 a.m. A reporting person told authorities that his grandson’s vehicle was burglarized and the suspect was seen wearing some of the grandson’s clothes. The report comes from Ghiggeri Drive.

Sept. 13, 8:58 a.m. An air-conditioning unit was taken from a construction site on Wisteria Court.

Sept. 13, 12:40 p.m. A woman reported she was getting harassed over the phone by an unknown person.

Sept. 13, 5:54 p.m. Four girls came into a store to get their nails done and left without paying. The total cost was $180. This occurred on Lone Tree Way.

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Talking, reading, singing for success

by Diane Levin

Chief Deputy Director First 5 California At First 5 California, one of our core focuses is ensuring parents and caregivers of young children are aware of the importance of talking, reading and singing.

Engaging with a young child in these ways helps to build critical neural connections in the brain and puts them on a path for lifelong success.

Another activity that will help them become even more ready for school and life is counting. Studies have shown that early exposure to simple math skills helps children develop familiarity and comfort with math, increases their confidence, sets the foundation for more advanced concepts and helps with learning other subjects.

Many children learn how to recite numbers, but they also benefit from counting, which involves more cognitive

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scape of despair, was one of many emotional moments of the crew’s first days providing mutual aid up north.

At least a dozen North Bay fires erupted last week, killing at least 41 and destroying about 6,000 homes.

“Today is an overwhelming level of destruction,” said Captain Brandon Earhart of the crew’s Oct. 14 assignment to patrol the Fountaingrove area, looking for hot spots and aiding residents. “It is sobering, difficult to grasp. We’re in a neighborhood about the size of the tract behind Station 52 (Shadow Lakes in Brentwood), and we’ve only seen four homes still standing.”

The four-person crew, comprising fire engineer Cole Smith, firefighter Tom LoCoco, Scott and Earhart, deployed Oct. 12, at 3 a.m., with a complement of personnel and four Contra Costa County fire engines.

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plan to add middle school grades to Old River and saw Knightsen Elementary named a California Distinguished School in 2010.

KESD Board President Tom Baldocchi said he appreciates Estrada’s dedication to the district.

“The amount of time she has devoted to being superintendent is sometimes unfathomable,” Baldocchi said. “The countless hours I spent with Theresa

activity and an understanding that each item is assigned a particular number or value and that the last item counted represents the total quantity.

There are many ways you can incorporate counting into how you interact with your child, and the following is a variety of some fun activities to try: Talking. When out with your kids in the car, have them help you keep track of the number of white, black or red cars you see.

Reading. When reading a picture book, count some of the items in the pictures, whether they’re animals, peo-

The assignments, requiring the crew to work 24-hour shifts with 24-hour breaks in between varied, but all stirred emotion.

The team has successfully guarded Glen Ellen’s Petroni Vineyards from approaching fires even as the surrounding land was singed by flame. They later patrolled the Fountaingrove area – which the Tubbs fire had reduced to burned earth littered with melted glass, steel I-beams and aluminum wheels sometime after midnight Oct. 9.

In the face of fire’s fury, however, crew members said they’ve also experienced humanity at its best.

Dinner bills have disappeared into the giving hands of strangers, and the crew’s first night spent sprawled out on cots in a hotel lobby included the use of a shower, offered to them by a fire victim a few rooms away.

The crew will likely be stationed in the

north for two weeks, but for ECCFPD firefighters, it’s a situation they’ve been thinking about for at least a decade. About 10 ECCFPD firefighters volunteered to fill the four-person team.

“We had a fire chief who was very conservative. I don’t want to speak for him, but it was his responsibility, and he felt that we were in our own state of crisis.

His decision was to hold resources back and not participate in reciprocal state mutual aid,” said Earhart. “We have a new chief who is conservative in his own right, but I feel he is more goal-oriented and tends to focus on how to accomplish the goal rather than the obstacles – more emphasis on what we can or should do rather than what we can’t. On paper, nothing has changed. We still have the same limitations in funding, manpower and resources. We are still very overworked in our own district; but despite that, in the

face of what is currently happening, by our nature as firefighters we have stepped up, tightened our belts and accepted the challenge to take on more, so that perhaps we could make a difference.”

Back home, the district is functioning as normal. The deployed crew members were sent north on a spare piece of equipment, and their East County shifts will be covered by remaining district firefighters.

The state will reimburse the district for the personnel and equipment costs of the incident.

“Proud is an understatement,” said Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “I am just proud to be associated with not only the guys that are backfilling but those who went to go, because it represents the organization well – that we committed to that level, not only taking care of home but going outside the district.”

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as board president, working together to build a gym . . . and paying off debt accrued on the Knightsen Elementary campus, was a successful experience I will always remember.”

Estrada’s final day will be Dec. 15.

She said she will miss the sense of continuity that comes from working in a small school system.

“Because Knightsen is a K-8 district, some families have had students here for 15 to 20 years,” she explained.

“It’s always a treat to have students come back and let us know about their successes and experiences. There are several of my former students who are now parents of children here.”

For Estrada, retirement is bittersweet but she said she has plenty to look forward to.

“I’ll miss the day to day interactions with students and staff,” she admits. “But I plan on spending more time with my family and grandchildren

and improving my health by exercising more. I also plan on volunteering and keeping current in education.”

There is no official word yet on Estrada’s replacement. According to Pierce, the board is working with the Contra Costa County Office of Education on an interim replacement for Estrada, and the hiring of a permanent superintendent will be discussed at the board’s next meeting in December.

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ple, houses or other interesting objects.

Singing. Make up a fun song that incorporates counting toys or household items or even body parts, like fingers, toes, eyes and ears.

Eating. Have your child count vegetables, fruit slices or pieces of cereal.

Playing. When you are playing with building blocks, cars or dolls, incorporate counting. For example, if there are three cars and you take one, your child can see that there are two cars left.

Once you start, you’ll find it’s easy to make counting part of your child’s everyday activities. It will all add up to making them even more prepared for success in school and life.

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Diane Levin is First 5 California’s chief deputy director and oversees the agency’s Talk. Read. Sing. campaign.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 170026879 T.S.#: 2016-01825 HOA File #: BAPS-WPM-111800060-KING APN No.: 032-361-009-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 07/19/2016. 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 10/30/2017 at 01:30PM, United Trustee Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 07/25/2016 as Document No. 2016-0146490-00 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, property owned by: Celia J. King 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 of 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 94565. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: 032-361-009-7 The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 2750 Mariner Road 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $26,565.39 Estimated. Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

The claimant, Willow Park Marina Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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 2016-01825. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 09/28/2017 United Trustee Services For Sales Information Please Call (916) 939-0772 Nashone Anderson, Senior Trustee/ Escrow Officer 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 353 Danville, CA 94526 NPP0317770 To: OAKLEY PRESS 10/06/2017, 10/13/2017, 10/20/2017.

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Saturday, Oct. 21 Heritage Day

Presented by McCauley Olive Groves and co-hosted by the John Marsh Historic Trust and California State Parks, Heritage Day is a free event held at the Stone House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 21789 Marsh Creek Road. The historic house was built by pioneer Dr. John Marsh in 1856. There will be live music and presentations about the house and John Marsh. For more information, visit www.johnmarshhouse.com.

Rocktoberfest

Cedar Creek Stables will host its 10th annual concert event, featuring NOVA, at 1095 Eden Plains Road, in Brentwood, from 6 to 11 p.m.

The event will run rain or shine. There will be allyou-can-eat tacos, drinks, beer, wine and more.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.

Proceeds will benefit local food banks, shelters and high school scholarships. This is a 21 and over event. For more information, call 925-4374494 or 925-757-8283.

Hot Rods 4 Paws

H.A.L.O and Blue-Chip MUFFLER present Hot Rods 4 Paws at 5481 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood, with car registration starting at 8 a.m. There will be vendors, costume contests, animal adoptions and more. To register a car, a fee of $25 is required. For more information, contact Eric Wentworth at caliw55@yahoo.com or 925-783-8195.

Holiday Boutique

The Summerset Singles Club presents a Holiday Boutique at the Summerset 3 Clubhouse, 1581 Regent Drive, Brentwood, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peruse items for sale, including cards, dollhouses, flameless candles, Christmas ornaments and more.

Coffee with a Cop

Have a conversation and a cup of coffee with Brentwood Police Department’s Chief Tom Hansen, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at 9100 Brentwood Blvd. Share your concerns, ask questions and enjoy a cup of coffee. For more information, contact Michelle Keady at mkeady@brentwoodca.gov or 925-809-7780.

Diner Fundraiser

The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired will hold a fundraiser dinner at 5 p.m., at 175 Alverado Ave., Pittsburg. Wear a costume and join the costume parade for a chance to win prizes. The dinner is $40 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 925-432-3013.

Napa-Sonoma Donation Drive

The City of Brentwood will host a Napa-Sonoma donation drive in downtown Brentwood, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Water, hygiene items, nonperishable food, blankets, children’s books, diapers and cell phone chargers will be accepted. Items must be preboxed and labeled. For more information, contact emily@ zeiglerinsurance.com.

Hawktoberfest

The Marsh Creek Parents Club presents Hawktoberfest 2017 at the Brentwood Union School District, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come in your costume and celebrate with food trucks, vendor booths, games, a haunted house and more. For more information, call 925-516-6420.

Sunday, Oct. 22 United with Puerto Rico Fundraiser

United for Puerto Rico and Sticky Chicken and Ribs are partnering for a fundraiser, at 516 First St., Brentwood, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be traditional Puerto Rican food, music, dancing and more. Donations will be taken in

any amount to support efforts of rebuilding the island. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Shelly at 925-775-8877.

Monday, Oct. 23 DIG Meeting

The Delta Informal Gardeners will have a meeting at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church, 809 Second St., Brentwood.

Guest speaker Kelly Marshall will give a presentation on how to design a garden.

For more information, email webmaster@ deltainformalgardeners.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 25 Fall Career Expo

PAEC, Pittsburg Unified School District and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce present Fall Career Expo, at the youth Development Center, 1001 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg.

Discover hundreds of job opportunities. For more information, contact the Pittsburg Adult Education Center at 925-473-2400.

PAEC, el Distrito Unificado de Pittsburg y la Cámara de Comercio de Pittsburg presentan Fall Career Expo, de 4 a 7 p.m., en el Centro de Desarrollo de la Juventud, 1001 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg. Ven a descubrir mas de cientos de opportunidads de trabajo. Para mas información, contacte el número del Centro de Educatión para Adultos en Pittsburg 925-473-2400.

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Brentwood Blaze Cheer will host its second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at Bristow Middle School in the exercise room, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a Cheer-a-Thon, raffles, refreshments and more.

For more information, contact Alison pack at 925-848-8422.

Thursday, Oct. 26 Parent Information for Freedom High School Students

Freedom High School counseling department will present parent information for FHS parents at Freedom in the multipurpose room, from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be information on support programs for students, college and career opportunities and more. For more information, call 925-625-5900.

Friday, Oct. 27 Luther at the Rez

A free screening of the new full-length movie, “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World,” will be held at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-5180.

Quilter’s Holiday Boutique

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church presents Crafty Quilters Holiday Boutique, at 500 Fairview Ave., from 1 to 5 p.m., Oct. 27; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 28; and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 29. The boutique includes jams, homemade items, quilts, raffles and other items. For more information, call 925-513-4054.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Circus Night

The Harvest Time Church will host a circus night, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, Brentwood. There will be candy, games and much more. For more information, call 925-516-1908.

Friday, Nov. 3 Senior Walk

Councilmember Lori Ogorchock will host Senior Walk, starting at 8 a.m., at 2550 Somersville Road, Antioch. Walk and learn about health resources, local service organizations and how to get connected in the community. For more information, call 925-754-5230.

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Saturday, Nov. 4 Mind, Body and Spirit Fair

A mind, body and spirit fair will take place at 50 Sand Creek Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend the day with healers, psychics and merchants of products that support mind, spirit and body connections. The entrance is $5 per person. For more information, visit liveyourart@mac.com.

Holiday Boutique

BJ’s Restaurant will sponsor a charity fundraiser, Nov. 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Blvd., in Discovery Bay. There will be holiday gifts and a catered lunch by BJ’s. Admission is free, but lunch is $5 per person. For more information, contact Cindi Zanardi at 408-891-5529.

Holiday Boutique

A holiday boutique will be held at Summerset Palms Clubhouse, 193 Summerset Drive, Brentwood, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A bake sale and lunch will be offered at the café. For more information, call 925-634-3387 or 925-513-7913.

Mardi Gras Night at Cap’s

Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill will host a Mardi Gras Night to support Liberty Singers, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 144 Oak St., Brentwood. There will be dinner, dessert, entertainment, raffles and a live auction.

Tickets are $45 per person. For more information, contact Mireya Gravert at 925-305-3475 or visit http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/Page/4269.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Get into Scouts with either Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade or Boy Scouts for boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, visit www.BeAScout.org or email membership@pack1155.org.

Conversational Portuguese Class

The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Classes The Liberty Adult Education will have yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. Come improve your breathing, balance and strength while having fun. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-516-5444.

Gentle Yoga

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center will have gentle yoga classes with Debbie Cabusas from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center. Come and explore yoga poses to increase your flexibility, tone your body and improve your breathing and balance. Bring a yoga mat and a sturdy blanket. For more information, contact Brentwood Parks and Recreation, at 925-516-5444.

Monday, Nov. 6 NARFE Meeting

Intermediate Genealogy Class

Wednesday, Nov. 8 Brentwood CityRead Author Luncheon

Road Map to College

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Delta Chapter 1718, will meet at noon, at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. After lunch, representatives from Kaiser Permanente and Blue Cross-Blue Shield will give an overview of their 2018 health care plans. For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at narfedc1718@yahoo.com.

The Friends of the Brentwood Library and The Brentwood Library Foundation are presenting a fundraiser at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 through Oct.15 and $45 thereafter. For more information, call Ellen Moser at 650-400-7208 or visit brentwoodlibrary.brownpapertickets.com.

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Hula Classes in Brentwood

Hula Classes will be offered for children and adults in Brentwood every Sunday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come learn the art, beauty and meaning of hula dancing as well as the history of the Hawaiian people. For more information, contact Kapi’olani at 925-550-5656.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsals every Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St. Registration is currently open. For more information, contact Susan Stuart at stuart. susan@gmail.com.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes with a variety of drawing and painting projects. Workshops for adults and teens include pocket sketching, oil paintings and paint parties. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in The Streets of Brentwood shopping center. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

The Liberty Adult Education will hold an intermediate genealogy class, starting Oct. 24, on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. Students must have taken the introductory genealogy class or have prior experience in genealogy. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to earn support to complete a certificate in a short-term career technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@ OpportunityJunction.org.

Employment Readiness Class

An Employment Readiness class will be offered at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., Brentwood, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will train individuals for interviews, resume writing and job search. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Ongoing Events

ESL Conversation Group

The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English as a second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come practice and improve your English in a small group setting with teacher Mary Negrete.

For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224.

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.

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Approx. 1,750 – 2,160 Sq. Ft. Up to 5 Bedrooms From the Mid $400,000s

Approx. 2,211 – 2,725 Sq. Ft. Up to 5 Bedrooms From the High $400,000s

B R O K E R S W E LC O M E Prices, terms and features subject to change without notice. Square footages are approximate. CalBRE license no. 01996804.