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The New Face Of Farming

Winery project gets underway, possibly signaling a shift in area farming practices. Page 4

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

At parks in Discovery Bay, it’s a relatively common sight to see residents throwing balls for their dogs or playing with their furry friends while they’re off leash.

However, the scene is not so idyllic from the viewpoint of town staff, especially when children and other pets are put at risk.

“People are getting bitten in our parks,” said Brian Miller, the town’s parks and landscape manager. “We’ve had at least two dog-bite incidents in Slifer Park in the last year, including one injury to a member of the town staff, which required intervention from the sheriff’s officer and county animal control. We see it all the time, and these incidents are preventing our residents from using and feeling safe in our public parks.”

According to County Code Animal Ordinance Contra Costa Animal Services’ website, at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us, under County Code Animal Ordinance Division 416-4.402, dogs must

December 16, 2016

Little Letters For Santa

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he East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) welcomed five new graduates during a recent ceremony at Liberty High School. The graduates completed an eight-week program and will soon be assigned to an ECCFPD station, where they will serve a six-month probationary period before receiving a permanent assignment. In the front row, from left, are Battalion Chief Jeff Burris, firefighter Cheng Lam, firefighter Arnulfo Vasquez, Captain Brandon Earhart. In the back row, from left, are Fire Chief Hugh Henderson, firefighter Cody Whited, firefighter Steven Wood and firefighter Matthew Greiner.

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Children brought their wish lists to The Press building for special delivery to Santa. Page 20

Season Over For Falcons

Sheriff’s department slows down speeders

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputy Ingersoll has been certified in the use of the new LIDAR gun and dashboard radar, which was purchased using funds from a town advisory committee.

Sheriff’s in Discovery Bay have a new tool for fighting speeding violations, thanks to a donation from the Discovery Bay West P6 advisory committee.

Deputies have recently begun using handheld, light-detection and ranging (LIDAR) radar guns and dashboard-mounted units in response to ongoing resident complaints to the town’s community services district (CSD).

“I believe the radar and LI-

DAR units are very effective in reducing speeders,” said patrol commander Lt. Hobbs. “The deputies are already using them and issuing citations (to help supplement the highway patrol).

The word is spreading around the community by posts on Facebook and the Nextdoor website.”

Two handheld LIDAR units were purchased at the cost of $1,500 each, and two vehiclemounted radar units were purchased at the cost of $2,400 each.

The money came from the advisee Speeders page 26

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Vote for Business, A fond farewell Citizen of the Year

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2016 Business and Citizen of the Year awards.

The two distinguished honors are awarded each year to a local business or organization in the community who has demonstrated outstanding business acumen and to a resident of Discovery Bay who has performed meritorious service above and beyond that which would be expected of a citizen. The winner of the awards will be recognized at the chamber’s State of the Town Gala dinner, on Jan. 28.

To qualify for business of the year, small, medium and large businesses in both profit and nonprofit categories will have demonstrated a track record of best practices in business sustainability and growth, achievement and leadership and Discovery Bay community involvement. To be eligible for consideration, nominees must be Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce members in good standing.

Nominees do not need to be physically located in Discovery Bay, but must meet the

criteria. Deadline to submit an application is Monday, Jan. 4.

The citizen of the year will be honored for extraordinary service exemplified as a part of their vocation or as community service at large.

Meritorious service shall include individual, patriotic, organizational or business accomplishments and community activities.

Nominees must be residents of Discovery Bay. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, Jan. 4.

Nomination forms can be found on the chamber’s website at www.discoverybaychamber.com, in the Delta Sun Times or at the chamber’s office at 1555 Suite J Riverlake Road, in Discovery Bay. The State of the Town Gala starts at 6 p.m., with music, dinner and dancing. Cost is $85 per person or $700 a table sponsorship, and tickets are on sale now.

For more information or tickets, visit www.discoverybaychamber.com or call 925240-4144.

Public Notice Board Member Vacancy – Ward 7 The East Bay Regional Park District (“Park District”) must appoint an individual to fill the vacant position on the Board of Directors representing Ward 7 of the Park District. Ward 7 generally encompasses the communities of: Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Crockett, Discovery Bay, Hercules, Knightsen, Martinez, Mt. View, Oakley, Pacheco, portion of Pinole, Pittsburg, Port Costa, Rodeo, and Vine Hill.

Individuals interested in being considered for this appointment must submit an application to the Park District. The application is available on our website at www. ebparks.org or by contacting Yolande Barial-Knight, Clerk of the Board, at 510-544-2020 or ybarial@ebparks.org. The application must be received at the address below no later than 12:00 noon, Friday, January 6, 2017. Applicants must be over the age of 18, able to establish their residency within the boundaries of this ward, and a registered voter by the day of appointment. A map of Ward 7 is presented below.

The East Bay Regional Park District consists of seven representatives, elected by ward, who are responsible for the policy direction of the Park District. Under statutory procedures established in California Government Code section 1780, the Ward 7 directorship will be subject to election in 2018.

A Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors plans to interview selected candidates between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 and Thursday, January 26, 2017. Interviews of finalists and formal appointment will be made at a special Board meeting open to the public on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

Candidates should be available on these dates for interviews to be considered for appointment.

For more information, visit www. ebparks.org or contact Yolande Barial-Knight, Clerk of the Board, at 510-544-2020.

Completed application must be received by 12 noon, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Mail to:

East Bay Regional Park District, Attention: Clerk of the Board 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, California 94605 Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

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ast week, the Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District Board (CSD) said goodbye to longtime director, Mark Simon, pictured right. Simon has served on the board for the last eight years and was known for his respect for residents’ wallets and his willingness to devote his time to the town. “I’m going off into the sunset now and retiring,” he said. “Thank you for everything.” Simon’s farewell was followed by a ceremonial swearing of new director, Bill Mayer, who was officially welcomed to the board and sat in on his first meeting.

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The future of farming in Brentwood

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

For those traveling on Vasco Road, the recent development of vineyards along the rolling hillside is a beautiful sight, but for farmers in the agricultural core, the project signals a shift in farming that may bring a rush of fresh blood to its weakening pulse.

Those vineyards are now accompanied with signs that read “Orchard & Vine A Nunn Family Farm.” The Nunns make up a farming family with deep roots in Brentwood and are commonly associated with U-pick cherries. Now, the family is branching out to embrace the craft of growing wine grapes, and the land is being used to grow a wide variety, including merlot, cabernet, petit verdot, grenache, pinot noir and more. It is also plotted to grow the popular Nunn Better cherries, in addition to pomegranates and olives. The biggest pull in all of this being the three commercial-use buildings – a winery, a wine bar and a farm market – designed to bring in more agricultural tourism.

Other longtime farming families in the area are pleased with the Nunn’s plan for the winery, as it continues to keep agriculture relevant for communities inside and outside of the Brentwood area.

Tom Bloomfield, whose family has been farming in the Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch areas since the turn of the 20th century, has heard the rumblings of

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These vineyards growing along Vasco Road are the Nunn family’s latest business endeavor – a future winery called Orchard & Vine. the project and views the land development positively.

“I think it’s good, (because) ag tourism connects our farms to the residents over the hills in the Bay Area,” Bloomfield said. “The more connections we can make and the more we’re able to directly market our products, the more beneficial it will be to everyone farming out here. That’s the future of farming in Brentwood.”

According to Bloom field, in 1978, the county created the boundaries of the ag-

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ricultural core in between Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Oakley and Knightsen.

During that time, the agricultural core made up about 14,500 acres. In 1990, the cities of Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood wanted to develop into the agricultural core and redefined where the ends of their city limits would be. A new county general plan was created, resulting in an agricultural core that was significantly smaller, which many farmers felt ultimately led to the reduction of their land values and private property rights.

Between 1995 and 2005, the population boomed from around 12,000 people to 45,000. During this time, houses began to surround the farmers, with traffic running right through the agricultural core.

“If the county and the city choose to surround us, it’s going to be very difficult without having direct marketing and not having that connection with people over

the hill,” Bloomfield added.

Stan Muraoka, senior planner at Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, released information on the details for the Nunn development.The application that was submitted to the county was for a landuse permit to establish the Nunn’s winery, which is slated for long-term agricultural use. The land makes up about 500 acres, with five acres designated for three commercial buildings.

“As you’re traveling on Walnut (Boulevard), you’ll see the winery and it will be a nice feature,” said Muraoka, who also predicted the permit review process would be complete by next spring, with the winery possibly opening later that fall.

Officials within the City of Brentwood also see the Nunns’ winery project as a positive step for farming.

“One of the most promising and positive economic sectors in the greater Brentwood area continues to be agriculture, including crop production, ag tourism and processing distribution,” said Casey McCann, director of community development for the City of Brentwood. “The planting of the vineyards along Vasco Road is yet another indication that Brentwood agriculture is relevant and evolving. Ag tourism is another way for local farmers to create additional income and employment opportunities, and that includes U-pick orchards, farm stands, wineries, camps and so forth.

Brentwood general plan specifically calls for the continued support of regional agriculture. This is a positive thing for agriculture in the Brentwood area, and the city continues to support (agricultural) enterprises like this.”

Comments from the Nunn family were not available at press time.

For more information, visit www.orchardandvinebrentwood.com.

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Helping out

by Silky Sahnan, esq.

Five Ways Moving Affects Kids and How You Can Help With the Transition

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oom 20 at Edna Hill Middle School pitched in to donate 575 cans for the Brentwood Regional Community Chest. Way to go, Bobcats!

Mushroom advisory Recent news stories have covered the issue extensively, but it can’t be emphasized enough – harvesting mushrooms in the East Bay Regional Parks is not only illegal, it’s dangerous.

With the onset of the rainy season, mushrooms are sprouting up all over the place, but mostly in wooded areas. However, the regional parks are essentially wildlife preserves, so it’s against the rules to collect any plants or animals there.

Two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms can be found in the Bay Area - ama-

nita phalloides (the Death Cap) and amanita ocreata (the Western Destroying Angel). They grow in oak and other woodlands, and they can be mistaken for other nontoxic and edible mushrooms. Eating them can cause liver and kidney damage or even death.

So, unless you really know what you are doing and are doing it legally, restrict mushroom foraging to the supermarket produce aisles and keep watch on your pets, too; eating mushrooms can be fatal to dogs.

– Ned MacKay,East Bay Regional Parks District

Often, when a family goes through a divorce or another major life crisis, it may feel for a while like nothing is certain. Perhaps no one feels this more than the children. Here are three potential consequences for the children and what you can do to soften the blow 1. Children may feel anxious Any big life change causes stress, whether you’re a kid or a grown-up. However, an adult likely has some experience with moving, while a child doesn’t have that advantage—so the anxiety can be magnified.

How you can help: Be emotionally present as much as possible. Allow the child to express their feelings, and then offer comfort.

2. Children may feel powerless Remember, the kids didn’t have any say in whether their parents decided to break up.

Whenever a major life change happens to kids, it creates a sense of powerlessness.

How you can help: First, give your children permission to express their feelings in a constructive manner. Second, knowledge is power, so give your kids a chance to know as

much as possible about the new move, the new neighborhood and the new school. The more they understand about the changes happening around them, the more empowered they will feel.

3. Children may feel isolated This feeling can be especially poignant if your family and your children were well connected in your previous community. Saying goodbye to deeply rooted relationships can result in intense feelings of loneliness and emptiness during the transition.

How you can help: Become a part of the new community. Be active with the new neighborhood and get to know your children’s new classmates. By getting involved in the social life of your new community, you enable your children to reconnect socially as well..

If you need effective legal representation and counsel for a divorce, my team and I are always here to help! Call the Law Offices of Silky Sahnan today at (925) 276-0789 for a confidential consultation or visit legalservicesca.com to learn more.

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Arts Commission, ECCFPD board vacancies The City of Brentwood invites applications from interested citizens within the city limits for the following commission and board: Arts Commission The City of Brentwood Arts Commission is an advisory commission to the city council made up of five Brentwood residents. Art commissioners make recommendations on artwork. Commissioners should be knowledgeable about and represent a cross section and distri-

bution of membership among the major art and cultural fields, which may include architectural arts, dance, art education, fiber arts, literature, music, painting, performing arts, photography, ceramics, sculpture, murals, visual, functional art and crafts. Application deadline is Dec. 23.

East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Board The district serves the cities of Oakley and Brentwood as well as the un-

Expect traffic delays On Dec. 19, Brentwood roadways at Grant Street, from St. Martin Place to Minnesota Avenue, and Minnesota Avenue, from Cambrian Place to Grant Street, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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incorporated areas of East Contra Costa County, including Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay and Knightsen.

Pursuant to the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, the district operates as an independent public agency. In late 2009, the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, the county and the ECCFPD consented to local governance of the district. The board of directors includes nine members – four from Brentwood, three from Oakley and two from the unincorporated

county area, each residing within the district. There is no compensation provided for board members. The appointee will serve until the newly elected ECCFPD board is sworn in, which was approved this election by Measure N. The application deadline is Jan. 6.

Applications are available at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, by calling 925-516-5400 or at www.brentwoodca.gov. For more information, call 925-516-5440.

Open enrollment for transfers in LUHSD In order to balance enrollment among the comprehensive school sites in the Liberty Union High School District, attendance areas for Liberty, Freedom and Heritage High Schools were established.

Students who live within the LUHSD boundary, but prefer to attend a school that is not designated for their residential area, must apply for an intradistrict transfer. An open-enrollment period is available during February for students and parents to complete intradistrict transfer requests for the 2017 to 2018 school year. Decisions regarding these requests will be made by May 15.

Requests are generally approved if

they meet specific, board-approved criteria, as long as total numbers relatively balance enrollment for all schools. As the district continues to grow and enrollment capacities at all schools are reached, not all requests may be approved. Students will be enrolled in their home high school, based on their attendance area, until the process has been completed in May. Request forms can be picked up at the district office, located at 20 Oak St., in Brentwood, or online at http://luhsd. net, starting Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Valerie Noble at 925-634-2166, extension 2021.

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Park district seeks to fill vacancy The East Bay Regional Park District is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its board of directors due to the recent election of Park Director Diane Burgis to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.

The district’s Ward 7, which will be vacated by Burgis on Jan. 2, represents the communities of Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Crockett, Discovery Bay, Hercules, Knightsen, Martinez, Mountain View, Oakley and Pacheco, as well as portions of Pinole, Pittsburg, Port Costa, Rodeo and Vine Hill.

Regional parks and trails located in these areas include: Antioch: • Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline • Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve • Browns Island • Contra Loma Regional Park Oakley/Brentwood: • Big Break Regional Shoreline • Marsh Creek Regional Trail • Portions of Vasco Caves Martinez/Crockett: • Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline • Crockett Hills Regional Park • Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline • Waterbird Regional Park • Northwestern portions of Briones

Regional Park • Portions of San Francisco Bay Trail Pittsburg: • Bay Point Regional Shoreline • Delta DeAnza Regional Trail Applications are available at www. ebparks.org or by contacting the clerk of the board Yolande Barial-Knight at 510-544-2020 or ybarial@ebparks. org. Applications must be addressed to Clerk of the Board, East Bay Regional Park District, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, 94605, and submitted no later than noon on Friday, Jan. 6. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted, and applicants must be over age 18, reside in Ward 7 and be registered to vote.

A three-member board committee will review the applications, interview selected candidates and recommend three finalists for interview by the full board. The full board will interview finalists at a special public board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

For more information, visit www. ebparks.org or contact Carolyn Jones, public information supervisor at 510-5442217 or cjones@ebparks.org.

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Buyers nearly always need to bring some kind of funds to closing to cover their down payment and closing costs. The standard realestate contract says the buyer certifies their down payment and closing costs funds are LIQUID, which means the money is instantly available in a checking or savings account.

This means if buyer can’t convert them to cash in time to close the escrow, they could be deemed to be in default. Below are some of the types of funds that are NOT considered liquid.

Certificate of deposit (CD): There may be penalties for early withdrawal and it could take some time to receive the money.

401(k) (or other retirement account): These vary widely, so check with your HR department and START EARLY. The biggest problem with these is the red tape and delays (sometimes WEEKS), and then on top of that, you will likely have significant penalties and taxes due. Sometimes, you can take a loan against your retirement account, which can be fairly easy and may avoid any penalties.

Sometimes, you can withdraw and put it back within a certain amount of time without paying a penalty.

Stocks or Mutual funds: On the one hand, these are pretty “liquid,” in that you can convert these to cash quickly by making a phone call or logging into your account. The danger area is that the values fluctuate, sometimes greatly, so it’s better to convert to cash sooner rather than later.

Home Equity Line of Credit: People mistakenly think these are liquid funds, but they are not truly liquid until the money is pulled off of the line and put into a checking or savings account. We’ve seen banks turn off lines of credit before without warning.

Gift Funds: Some buyers get gift funds from a relative, but are those funds liquid?

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Venturing into the great outdoors

by Brenna Enos Correspondent

The cold, dreaded winter weather may have set in these past few weeks, but that does not put a stop to beautiful sightseeing in the Brentwood area, as green, rolling hills and entertaining, outdoor activities are just a few miles away.

Brentwood is privileged to have access to stunning regional preserves, hiking trails and parks, and while these areas are typically frequented during the summer and spring seasons, winter is one of the best times to get out from under the cozy comforts of home and go on a local adventure.

Managing more than 65 parks spanning the Contra Costa area and beyond, the East Bay Regional Park District maintains these beautiful natural preserves and is a wonderful recourse to source out local regional parks near you.

“Out in the Brentwood area, the winter season is definitely the time to visit (trails),” said Carolyn Jones, public information supervisor at the East Bay Regional Park District. “Let’s face it – from July through September, it can be miserably hot, and not many people want to go hiking, because it is just too hot and dry. The time to visit these places is now.”

There is a vast array of regional parks that span the local area, including Round Valley, Black Diamond Mines and Vasco Caves. All of these preserves can accom-

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The Hanson Hills property, above, will soon be combined with 3,087 acres thus far, creating a regional park with a trail connecting Black Diamond Mines to Deer Valley, Round Valley and points south. modate to the needs of any individual with their differing locations, sights and activities.

“For history lovers, Black Diamond Mines is fun,” said Diane Burgis, Ward 7 Director for East Bay Regional Park District. “Between visiting the cemetery or doing the mine tours, it is great fun to see and feel the history of our area. For the nature lovers, I would say Round Valley is

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a real treat. There is a loop trail that gives great vistas and, depending on how vigorously you walk or run it, you can get some great exercise.”

For those wanting to explore nature in a more private setting or simply want to test their endurance with some strenuous exercise, Brushy Peak, Round Valley and Morgan Territory are all known and praised for their hiking and mountain-

biking trails. There are parks to visit with the family as well, such as Big Break in Oakley, with its visitor center and boatlaunch area on the Delta.

Furry friends are also more than welcome at almost all of the local parks and can even be let off leash at Black Diamond Mines and Contra Loma in designated areas. Dogs are not allowed at Vasco Caves and Morgan Territory, due to the sensitive habitat at those locations, but that should not be a deterrent, as both locations have beautiful ecological backgrounds. Tours of the preserves can be made at Vasco Caves, which gives an entirely new experience to the outdoor travels.

Whether visiting or not, these parks are beautiful places, and to help maintain their beauty, there are many things that any individual can do to help out.

“We have a foundation people can donate to called The Regional Parks Foundation, and people can also volunteer; there are many volunteer opportunities on our website,” said Jones. “When you visit the parks, you can always pick up some trash when you see it on the ground, obey the rules when you are there and overall, be a good park visitor and try to leave no trace.

Otherwise, just get out there and enjoy yourself. Tell your friends and bring your family and just have a great time!”

For more information, visit ebparks.org.

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by Joan Grimes, Esq.

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what’s going to happen today. I have an opportunity to help someone every day, whether it’s something minor or a major call.”

He currently lives with his wife in Oakley, and they are expecting their first child this spring. They enjoy boating, camping and their annual camping trip to the Ice House Reservoir. With his first child on the way, a fourth generation firefighter may be in the making.

“If they want to do that, I’ll fully support them,” he said. “It’s a great career.”

People often ask me what the most common Estate Planning mistakes are. There are 5 mistakes that are recurring. They are: 1. No Estate Plan. The most common mistake is no Estate Plan. No Will, no Trust to avoid probate, no provision for guardianship of minor children, no Healthcare Directive in the event of illness, no Power of Attorney which would allow for bills to be paid and banking to be done. It is so sad to see children coming into my office needing a conservatorship for a parent because there was no Trust providing what should be done in the event of incapacity.

2. The Estate Plan is not Current. Most existing Estate Plans I see are out of date and provide for AB/By-Pass Trust, which is no longer necessary for 99% of the people.

It is very important that you amend a Trust with AB/By-Pass Trust provision prior to the incapacity of a spouse. If a spouse does not have capacity to amend the Trust, it is too late to remove AB/By-Pass trust provision. Also, make sure your Estate Plan still reflects your desires. Are their new grandchildren you wish to provide for, should there be a Special Needs Trust for any of your beneficiaries?

3. Failure to put Assets into Trust. The failure to put assets into the Trust is the most common mistake for all Revocable Living Trusts. Real property must be put into the Trust through a Deed that is recorded with the county recorder. Bank accounts must be in the name of the Trust or they will be subject to Probate unless there is a beneficiary designation on the account.

4. Failure to have Beneficiary Designations on Assets. To the extent that

assets are not going into the trust, you need to make sure you have the correct beneficiary designations on your accounts. I recommend checking all of your accounts once a year. A common problem is that accounts get moved to new banks/brokerages and you have forgotten to do beneficiary designations on the new accounts.

5. Transferring real property to relatives before you die. Many people think that before they die it is a good idea to transfer real property to their relatives either outright or by sharing title with them. This is almost always a BAD idea. First, it will probably generate a taxable gift in the current year if the value of the asset is worth more than the annual gift tax exclusion amount. Second, the person receiving the property will take your basis in the property (what you paid for the property plus improvements) and will miss out on a step up in basis on your death. Third, you might need the property.

If you do not have a will or will/trust, you should make it a priority. If you need an Estate Plan or have an existing Estate Plan that needs to be reviewed, I see people for a free 30-minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood.

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

Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney.

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Agency: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District - Engine 94 Sam Somerhalder’s roots in the town of Knightsen run deep … very deep.

He attended the same schools attended by both his father and his grandfather.

His grandfather was a charter member of the Knightsen Fire Department, and his father was a paid on call firefighter for the same department, in addition to being a full time firefighter in Tracy.

Now, as a member of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District assigned to Station 94, Somerhalder continues the family tradition of protecting lives and property in Knightsen and the surrounding area.

Becoming a firefighter was a foregone conclusion; he never seriously considered doing anything else. Somerhalder practically grew up in the Knightsen fire station.

“It always intrigued me,” he said.

“Any time I had a chance to come down here, I’d come down here with my dad.”

Somerhalder attended Liberty High School, where he was a standout water polo and volleyball player. His legacy as an athlete led to induction into the Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame earlier this year. After high school, Somerhalder played water polo at BYU Hawaii for a year, then returned to the area to attend the fire academy at Los Medanos College. He was hired by the ECCFPD in 2008.

“I love helping people,” said Somerhalder. “I love coming in not knowing

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Holiday Happenings Friday, Dec. 16 Pet Pictures with Santa Rhodie’s Rescue hosts Pet Pictures with Santa at PetsMart, 5879 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, from 5 to 8 p.m. Pictures with Santa include two 4x6 photos for $10. All proceeds benefit Rhodie’s Rescue, a local, all-volunteer, nonprofit dog rescue. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/RhodiesRescue2016.

Christmas Caroled The Brentwood Theater Company presents a choral presentation of Christmas music, Christmas Caroled, at Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood, on Dec. 16, 17 and 18, at 2 p.m., and on Dec. 9 and 16, at 7 p.m.

The holiday musical features Christmas classics, as well as not-so-traditional Christmas songs. Admission is free and open to everyone. For more information, email jack@thebrentwoodtheater.org or call 925-437-6360.

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Department presents Snowmen in the Park, now through 22. There will be photo opportunities available every night from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, lighted snowman plots and snow on the Christmas tree. To register for a snowman plot for $16 per entry, visit www.brentwoodca.gov.

Fountainview Academy Orchestra Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers present a free holiday concert at the Antioch SDA Church, 2200 Country Hills Drive, in Antioch, at 7 p.m. The Fountainview Academy is a private Christian high school, and the event will feature a dazzling Christmas repertoire of old classics and new soon-to-be favorites.

For more information, visit www. fountainview.ca.

“The Nutcracker” The Ballet Company of East County presents “The Nutcracker,” at El Campanil Theatre, 602 West 2nd St., in Antioch, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 18, at noon and 4 p.m. Ticket prices range

f r o m $16 to $20. For more information or tickets, call 925-7579500 or visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Come Let Us Adore The First Missionary Baptist Church of Antioch presents their Christmas Cantata, Come Let Us Adore, at 640 E. Tregallas Road, in Antioch, on Dec. 17 and 18 at 6 p.m. This is a beautiful presentation of the story of Christmas in song by the choir. Admission is free. For more information, call 925-757-8449.

Let the World Rejoice Golden Hills Community Church presents Let the World Rejoice, a Celebration Singers musical production, at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, on Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., and Dec. 24, at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission is free. No childcare will be

provided, but the event will be live streamed and sign interpreted.

For more information, call 925-516-0653.

Happy Howl-A-Days Antioch Animal Services and Team Peaches present Happy Howl-ADays, at 300 L St., in Antioch, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event includes goodies, giveaways, reduced adoption fees and free photos with Santa, from 2 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 925-779-6989.

Walk Thru Bethlehem Antioch Wesleyan Church presents a Walk Thru Bethlehem, at 2800 Sunset Lane, in Antioch, on Dec. 17 and 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is a lively, 20-minute, interactive, biblical-era drama and marketplace with crafts, food and music.

Travel back in time, led by shepherds in search of the newborn Messiah. For more information, call 925-778-8056.

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Sunday, Dec. 18 Pictures with Santa

Tuesday, Dec. 27 Grand Menorah Lighting

Homeless Animals Response Program (H.A.R.P.) is hosting Old Saint Nick at Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, from noon to 4 p.m. Pictures with Santa include one digital photo in a frame for $10 or two photos for $15.

All proceeds benefit H.A.R.P. For more information, call 925-431-8546.

Chabad of the Delta presents the Grand Menorah Lighting, at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, at 5 p.m. The event features a fire show by fire artist Paul

Savage, Chanukah music, crafts and treats, ensuring fun for the whole family, culminating in the kindling of the giant outdoor Menorah lighting at City Hall. For more information, visit www.jewishdelta. com or contact Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid at 925-420-4999 or info@jewishdelta.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 An Irish Christmas The California Theatre presents “An Irish Christmas,” at 351 Railroad Ave., in Pittsburg, at 7 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 925-427-1611.

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Parents should accompany children, and reservations are required. For more information, visit www.jewishdelta.com.

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Teddy is a loving, 2-year-old, male terrier. He is a bit shy when meeting someone new, but warms up quickly. He likes to cuddle and enjoys playing and running in the backyard with other dogs, but he doesn’t want to be left outside by himself. He doesn’t mind cats, as long as they don’t mind him, and he would do well with another dog. Teddy is crate trained and still working on potty training. He is a very intelligent boy, as terriers are very active and love to play. Teddy is waiting for his new family to come and bring him home. For more information, email starshalodogs@yahoo.com.

Meet Jasper Do you want to take home the perfect kitten this holiday season? Jasper is the one! At 9 months old, he is a lap cat extraordinaire. Playful, smart and beautiful; what more could you ask for? For more information on sweet Jasper, contact his foster at verleneanddavid@sbcglobal. net.

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Keep the fur babies safe this season The holiday season is a joyous time of year for many families, but joy can turn to tragedy if pet owners don’t take precautions to ensure the safety of their pets.

This holiday season, Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational organization for professional pet sitters, advises pet owners to consider their pets when decorating and sharing holiday treats.

“Simple holiday traditions, such as trimming the tree and decorating the house, can pose potential problems to pets if not monitored carefully,” said PSI President Patti J. Moran.

Much like toddlers, pets are attracted to bright lights, shiny ornaments and dangling tinsel, and pet owners should be aware that many holiday decorations can be hazardous to their pets. To ensure a happy and safe holiday season for pets, PSI recommends pet owners keep these decoration safety tips in mind: • A Christmas tree’s pine-tree water can be poisonous, so it is best to use an enclosed tree stand. If that is not possible, be sure to cover open tree stand bases. Make sure that the tree is secured to the wall with strong wire or twine, because a toppling tree can cause serious injuries to dogs and cats.

• Ornaments, hooks, twinkling lights and electrical wiring pose significant danger to pets by ingestion or contact. When no one will be around to supervise, unplug lights

and any electrical decorations a pet can access. Cover or tack down electrical cords.

• Holiday plants that are poisonous to pets include the berries of the mistletoe, holly, hibiscus, Christmas roses and poinsettia. Keep these plants out of reach.

Food is another culprit for some of the most common holiday pet emergencies. PSI recommends that pet owners be cautious of the following: • Dark and baking chocolate. While milk chocolate is not poisonous, it will cause a pet to have an upset stomach. On the other hand, dark chocolate and baker’s chocolate contain high levels of theobromine and caffeine. Animals are extremely sensitive to both, and ingesting either type of chocolate could be fatal.

• Xylitol. This sugar substitute causes a dog’s blood sugar to drop quickly. This poisoning can be treated, but causes liver failure if not treated properly.

• Macadamia nuts. Dogs experience severe weakness in their back legs, appearing paralyzed, after ingesting macadamia nuts. Dogs usually recover from this condition within three days.

• Bread dough. When bread dough is ingested it continues to rise, causing an intestinal blockage.

For more information about PSI, visit www.petsit.com.

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Coping with menopause Grandpa and I visited some good friends in Arizona a few years ago, and the wife told me that they got four tickets to a show called, “Menopause the Musical.”

The look on Grandpa’s face was priceless, but when I Senior assured him that his orner friend Cliff was all in, he got on board.

It was a small theater, and the story was about four women who meet at a giant sale at Bloomingdales in New York City. Two Marla of the ladies began Luckhardt a tug of war over a pair of very discounted underwear, resembling recent bouts on Black Friday this year. Laughter overcame anger between the shoppers and two other female onlookers.

The rest of the show was a slew of hysterical parodies of well-known 60s and 70s songs, and when I glanced over, I saw Cliff and Grandpa were laughing as much as us girls.

Menopause is not really funny, but getting to chuckle at it resulted in lots of nods from women and men alike.

I have been having symptoms for the past 11 years, wondering when (or if) they would ever subside or end. I asked

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several doctors over the years, and the answer is always that every woman is different. It depends on your body; so on and so on. Nice try, but not very helpful.

I turn to the Internet to really understand more and figure out what, why, when, how and – oh, yes – what can we do about it.

According to my research, which I am sorry to say might have been written by a man, menopause is a normal condition that all women experience as they age. Why is it that ‘at your age, these things happen’ begins the answer to everything that happens to us?

The whole concept of menopause is based on any changes a woman goes through, either just before or after she stops menstruating, marking the end of her reproductive period. I knew that; tell me something I didn’t know!

According to WebMD, my first go-to site, a woman is born with a finite number of eggs, which are stored in the ovaries. The ovaries also make the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which control menstruation and ovulation. Menopause happens when the ovaries no longer release an egg every month and menstruation stops.

I guess my chickens stopped my egg production early. Some women can start as early as age 40, referred to as premature menopause, if there are surgeries or damage to the ovaries, but most start after 50.

“ According to my research, which I am sorry to say might have been written by a man, menopause is a normal condition that all women experience as they age.

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There are three stages, beginning with perimenopause. It starts a few years earlier than the real signs, when estrogen levels begin to decrease, and ends when the ovaries stop releasing eggs, after about twelve months. That begins the second stage, when the real fun begins, but not every woman experiences the same symptoms.

My mom had none; with the exception of the day she had a single tear run down her face. She wiped it away with bewilderment and that, she says, was her entire menopausal experience.

If symptoms occur, they may include hot flashes, night sweats, pain during intercourse due to vaginal dryness and increased anxiety or irritability. I, apparently, have made up for my mom’s slack!

The third stage is postmenopause, which is the time after menopause.

During this stage, menopausal symptoms, such as those delightful hot flashes, ease for most women.

Apparently, my body did not get that particular memo.

There are all sorts of therapies available, but I haven’t really found any safe and effective methods or drugs.

Some experts suggest dietary and herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy, biofeedback or eating certain foods that are thought to prevent disease or heal.

Many women going through menopause try to get relief from their symptoms by including phytoestrogens, or natural estrogens, in their diet. There are also other nutritional supplements that claim to help relieve menopausal symptoms, such as black cohosh and flaxseed. I tried everything, but for me, the best way to deal with those hot flashes is to take my clothes off!

That works better at night on the couch or in bed, rather than during the day at a mall or supermarket, but at those times, I just grin, look for a woman in her 50s or 60s and request a sympathetic nod.

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

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Caring car buffs As they have for the past decade, hundreds of car lovers recently convened to show off their rides and support the Brentwood Regional Community Chest (BRCC). The annual event is held by Brentwood NAPA Auto Parts, but owner Linda Wilson says it’s not what her company does that makes it special; it’s the people who participate.

This year’s event raised more than $4,500 to support the BRCC’s Christmas Basket program, which provides more than 500 families with a box of food, a frozen turkey and presents for each child. “We wouldn’t be able to do this if it wasn’t for the sponsors and everyone who comes out,” said Wilson. “As long as they keep supporting it, we’ll keep doing it.”

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Freedom High School’s historic 2016 football season came to an end last week, with a 49-40 loss to St. Mary’s (Stockton) in the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Division 1-AA bowl game.

It looked like Freedom would able to keep up with the 14-1 Rams, but in the end, Dusty Frampton and St. Mary’s showed themselves slightly stronger.

Frampton carried the ball 37 times for 359 yards and five touchdowns, vaulting St. Mary’s into the state title game against San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic (14-0) next Friday night.

“Nine points away from state,” said Freedom head coach Kevin Hartwig. “Not many teams can say that.”

Frampton’s 1-yard score, at 5:13 left in the contest, put the Rams up 49-40, ended up being the dagger.

Freedom’s Ronnie Rivers was stopped a yard short of a first down on the ensuing drive, giving St. Mary’s the ball for good.

Rivers, the Bay Valley Athletic League’s MVP, scored twice in the contest, but was held to 82 yards rushing.

Freedom took an early 7-0 lead with Kevin Lonergan’s 35-yard interception see Falcons page 18

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Freedom High School’s Ronnie Rivers is pushed out of bounds by St. Mary’s Brandon Sanders during the Falcons’ 49-40 loss in the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Division 1-AA bowl game last week.

Lions keep developing at A great pride of lions Stonebarger Tournament

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

From Dec. 8 to 10, the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams at Liberty hosted the 33rd-annual Stonebarger Tournament.

Each tournament was a four-team showcase, with each team playing three games. The boys’ only loss was a 62-60 defeat against tournament champion College Park in the final game.

“We have a pretty balanced team, with different guys who step up each game,” said Liberty head coach Jon Heinz. “We are looking forward to defending our championship this week at the West Holiday Classic and meeting College Park again, on Dec. 20, at Liberty. Even though we are a young team, we expect to compete hard against all opponents each night.”

The Lions’ boys started strong in the Stonebarger Tournament, notching an 87-65 victory over Enochs (Modesto). A 30-point, eight-rebound game from junior forward Ben Smith led the way.

Senior guard Carson Musgrove added 10 points and five assists.

Liberty’s second game was much different; a 42-34 win over Campolindo.

Nico Tom led the charge in that game, recording a 16-point, seven-rebound performance. Senior center Fabian Estrada added a double-double, with 12 points and 10 rebounds coming off the bench.

In the final game loss, Smith led the way with 19 points, and Junior guard Max Lawrence added 10. Smith, Tom and Lawrence earned all-tournament honors.

The girls’ team had a bumpier road, losing 49-43 to Tracy in the first game, 4533 to Livermore in the second and 48-31 in the third game to tournament-champion Granada.

Senior Ashley Appel was the Lions’ top scorer against Tracy, scoring 14 points. She added seven against Livermore and eight against Granada. Gillian Glenn chipped in 11 against Tracy.

“I feel that our young team made huge progress this weekend against competitive teams,” said head coach Josh Ellcessor. “Every game we play, I’m seeing improvement that will help us perform well in league.”

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he East County Lions Starts recently finished their season 13-0, complete with 32-0 Super Bowl victory over the Manteca Cowboys.

The hard-working team and their tough defense gave up only 45 points this season. The team is led by head coach Rolph Mosley and assistant coaches Cy Simonton, Dan Poe, Marcus Salazar, Bobby Rael and Charlie Rowland.

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Name: Sarah Lee

School: Heritage High School Year: Sophomore Sport: Golf Coach: Mark Tinder

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he Delta United 02 under-15 girls’ soccer team recently finished the 2016 NorCal Premier Fall League season in first place. The team, consisting of of local players from Oakley, Brentwood and Antioch, finished 8-3 with 33 goals scored. The squad’s season came to a close with a 4-2 win over the Delta International, which wrapped up the division title. Head coach Tom Larsen and assistant coach Roberto Leon lead the team. “Congratulations to these girls who have worked hard all year, and we look forward to seeing how they advance in the next state cup,” said the team’s manager.

Baseball camp and tryouts The Knights’ college development baseball club, featuring Major League instruction from former professional and college baseball players, will be hosting a mini camp for 10-andunder through 16-and-under players, along with tryouts for its for 10-and-under through 14-and-under team on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m., at Delta College in Stockton.

The mini camp and evaluations will be hosted by the nationally ranked Delta College coaches and will feature an Area Code- and Pro Day-style evaluation. The fee for the camp and the evaluation is $25. All players must register by sending a player profile to james@ knightsbaseball.net.

For more information, call 925-354-1200.

The Heritage High School girls’ golf team has taken the Bay Valley Athletic League title for four consecutive years. For the last two years, Brentwood native Sarah Lee has been a key part of that success. Sarah found golf in an unusual way. When she was in elementary school, her parents noticed her enthusiasm for miniature golf and suggested that she try the real thing. Neither she nor her parents, who do not play golf, knew what they were getting into.

By the time she got to middle school, Sarah was getting more serious about the sport.

“I like the competition, and I just love being out here,” she said. “I’d rather be outside than inside.”

She gives credit for her success to her involvement with The First Tee, a national program that strives to teach young people integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf.

Sarah is a serious, goal-oriented competitor. Her goals for the upcoming year are to get straight A’s and to break 80 for 18 holes.

When not working toward her goals, Sarah likes to draw, watch TV and listen to music.

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Additionally, she is a musician playing both piano and flute, though she stresses that, for now, she only plays for her own enjoyment.

Future Plans:

Academically, Sarah is interested in the sciences, which may have been cultivated by her father, a biologist. While she thinks that she will likely major in one of the sciences in college, she has not seriously started her search for a school, nor is she sure how golf will fit into those plans.

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“This year, as a sophomore, Sarah gained a ton of experience, and in terms of the number of points that determine the MVP, she was number two,” said Tinder. “So, I think that in her junior and senior years, she’ll want to get that MVP. I expect her to continue to lead the team and to improve.”

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return with eight minutes left in the first quarter. The Falcons later took a 20-14 lead on Giles Jackson’s 33-yard touchdown catch, but Jake Dunniway’s 9-yard run, midway through the second quarter, gave St. Mary’s a 21-20 lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Dunniway completed 15 of 23 passes for 191 yards and also rushed for 18 yards and a touchdown. Shawn Villegas (seven carries for 45 yards) also scored in the contest.

Freedom’s offense – held to just one touchdown in its 42-7 North Coast Section (NCS) championship loss to De La Salle on Dec. 2 – was a bright spot for the Falcons in the loss.

Freedom quarterback Jonathan Pierce threw for 271 yards, and Jackson finished with 135 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Fellow wide receiver Baylei Coston accounted for 110 yards receiving and one score.

“We missed a couple of balls we thought we should have caught,” Hartwig said. “(St. Mary’s) is good; they are a great football team. We got after them tonight.”

The two squads traded scores for much of the second half to keep Freedom within striking distance, but the Falcons

failed to shift momentum.

Freedom pulled within 28-26 on Coston’s 11-yard touchdown catch to open the second half, but St. Mary’s immediately answered with a seven-play, 60-yard drive, capped by Frampton’s 5-yard touchdown run putting St. Mary’s on top 35-26. Jackson’s 27-yard catch on the Falcons’ ensuing drive brought Freedom to within 35-33 late in the third.

Dunniway coughed up the ball on the Falcons’ 7-yard line on the next drive, but Freedom went four-and-out.

St. Mary’s regained control when Frampton barreled in from 19-yards out to give the Rams a 42-33 lead early in the fourth. Rivers’ 1-yard score pulled Freedom to within 42-40 with eight minutes left, but Frampton closed out the game’s scoring with a 1-yard score, putting the Rams on top 49-40 with just five minutes to go.

Freedom’s back-to-back losses in the NCS title game and state playoff contest were the lone blemishes on the Falcons 11-2 record this season, which included first-time trips to the NCS championship game and state playoff.

“I’m proud of this team,” Hartwig said.

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pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $681,170.09. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Holey Donuts at 322 San Marino Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/10/14 under File No. F-0003056-00 2014 (*1) John J. McGrath 322 San Marino Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 2. Christopher Hopkins 532 Big Basin Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 (**) This business was conducted by: General Partnership. Signature: John J. McGrath. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71905 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006945-00 The name of the business: CPR & Safety Training Located at: 6009 Everlasting Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelli Lyn Cole. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2008. Signature of registrant: Kelli L. Cole. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 23, 2016 by Deputy J. Parangan Expires 11/23/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 71818 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007178-00 The name of the business: Jersey Island Pheasants Forever Located at: 171 Douglas Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael J. Painter.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 7, 2016. Signature of registrant: Michael J. Painter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016

by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71892 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Candace Hatch SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Candace Leigh Hatch CASE NUMBER: N16-2234 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Candace Leigh Hatch filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Marissa Makinna Moore to Proposed Name: Marissa Makinna Hatch-Moore. 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: 1/31/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 12/5/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71870 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

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ORDINANCE 982 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08.030 (ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR) OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE MAYOR ROBERT TAYLOR WITH ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 PER MONTH UNTIL THE END OF HIS 2016-2020 TERM OF OFFICE. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 15th day of November 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: Taylor And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 13th day of December, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: Taylor ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk.

The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71936 Publish Date: December 16, 2016.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Surveillance Camera and Storage System Upgrade, CIP Project No. 33737238 (“Project”), by or before Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at in the First Floor Vista Conference Room at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 9100 Brentwood Boulevard, and is described as follows: replacement of existing and installation of new IP surveillance cameras, installing and configuring video server, installation of wall rack, loading and configuring video client software, programming network area storage, and training of City staff.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 40 working days.

2.3 Estimate. The City’s estimate for the cost of construction cost is: $160,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “B” or a combination of Class “C Specialty Contractors License(s).

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

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: engineering@brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5460. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. Bid Proposal and Security.

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

5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of

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Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents.

The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds.

The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price.

8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors.

10. Mandatory Site Visit. A bidders’ conference will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at the following location: 9100 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, CA 94513 for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is mandatory.

11. Specific Brands. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c) the City has found that the following specific brands must be compatible with American Dynamic Video Edge NVR. 12. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal.

City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: December 9, 2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71921 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007020-00 The name of the business: Furniturion Furniture Store Located at: 4744 Matterhorn Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner: Scott J. Wada. 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: Scott J. Wada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 11/29/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71874 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

No. 2006-0138714-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/9/2017 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: $603,797.44 The purported property address is: 3010 LANGLEY COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 071-302-015-4 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-692444-JP. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-692444-JP IDSPub #0119348 12/16/2016 12/23/2016 12/30/2016. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71865 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016.

ings 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): RENEE R. HARVEY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/17/2002 as Instrument No. 20020376235-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $201,874.56 The purported property address is: 1800 CRATER PEAK WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 072-390-114-6 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-606475-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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-606475-BF ID-

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on: November 15, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 11/15/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71811 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Marvin Leroy Zanders, Sr. You are being sued Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): Rolanda White-Zanders CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D16-01382 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1.

The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Roanda White-Zanders 3550 Mallard Way, Antioch, CA 94509 Date (Fecha): March 21, 2016 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) N. Harris, Deputy (Asistente) Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71842 Publish Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006932-00 The name of the business: Alamo Hay and Grain Located at: 3196 Danville Blvd In: Alamo, CA 94507 is hereby registered by the following owner: Anne Cecilia Bellandi. 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: Anne Cecilia Bellandi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2016 by Deputy J. Parangan Expires 11/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 71810 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006687-00 The name of the business: Nu Styles For Less Located at: 2743 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owners: Monir Aslai and Zarghona Aslai. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/16. Signature of registrant: Monir Aslai. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 11/7/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71823 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006776-00 The name of the business: Chivers Custom Vinyl Located at: 4019 Regatta Dr. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: William Cody Chivers. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: William Cody Chivers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 14, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 11/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71781 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007023-00 The name of the business: Admunb International Located at: 6240 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Adeyemi Ayiloge and Munbo Ayiloge. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 26, 2007.

Signature of registrant: Adeyemi Ayiloge.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 11/29/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71856 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007068-00 The name of the business: Two Brothers Home Services Located at: 2404 Tompkins Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Yehonatan Bitton. 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: Yehonatan Bitton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2016 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 12/1/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 71875 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007108-00 The name of the business: Johnny’s Market Located at: 622 W 9th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Saleh Nagi Nasher. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 2, 2016. Signature of registrant: Saleh Nagi Nasher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 2, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 12/2/2021 Antioch Press No. 061617 71876 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-692444-JP Order No.: 130001613 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/21/2006.

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): WALTER J. HAMMER AND MELISSA B. HAMMER, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Recorded: 5/3/2006 as Instrument

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-606475-BF Order No.: 130315164-CA-API NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/2/2002. 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 sav-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006823-00 The name of the business: East Bay Home Solutions Located at: 191 Sand Creek Road Ste 100 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sean Thomas Towyenis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sean Thomas Towyenis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006956-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Specialized Occasions 2. Jack of Small Trades Located at: 684 Bellmeade Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Scott E. Nelson and Joanne Chris Nelson. 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: Scott E. Nelson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 23, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 11/23/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71812 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006997-00 The name of the business: Skin Royalty Located at: 219 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Joette Michell Oseguera and Mariah Fay Miller. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Joette Oseguera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 28, 2016 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 11/28/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71915 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007008-00 The name of the business: Right Away Hauling Located at: 840 Vernazze Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Fredrick. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/28/16. Signature of registrant: David Fredrick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 28, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 11/28/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71848 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007098-00 The name of the business: Salut Bartending Services Located at: 1333 Hayes Street In: Richmond, CA 94806, is hereby registered by the following owner: Natasha Maria Casanares. 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: Natasha M. Casanares. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 2, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 12/2/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71852 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007170-00 The name of the business: MRomiti Consulting Located at: 1523 Symphony Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Margaret Romiti. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 1, 2016. Signature of registrant: Margaret Romiti. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71913 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007174-00 The name of the business: JC’s Holey Donuts Located at: 322 San Marino Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: John J. McGrath. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/16.

Signature of registrant: John J. McGrath.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy M. Neal Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71903 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $322,180.03. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $32,218.00 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $32,218.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $322,157.57 as of 01/08/2017, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: 10/24/2016 FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Fax: (916) 962-1334 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com TARA CAMPBELL, FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER OFFICER NPP0297525 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS PUB: 12/16/2016, 12/23/2016, 12/30/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71901 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE T. S. No: V549369 CA Unit Code: V Loan No: 1524460-171/MUMBUSI AP #1: 019-540-016 1911 CASTELLINA DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: J.C. MILABU MUMBUSI, CLAUDINE MANUNGA Recorded September 2, 2008 as Instr. No. 2008-0194211-00 in Book —- Page —- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded August 18, 2016 as Instr. No. 2016-0165775-00 in Book —- Page —- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AUGUST 25, 2008. 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. 1911 CASTELLINA DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: DECEMBER 29, 2016, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER, NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $648,409.81. 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 maybe a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case V549369 V. 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. If the sale is set aside

for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: November 30, 2016 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee SUSAN EARNEST, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/ or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 5875 PUB: 12/09/16, 12/16/16, 12/23/16. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71833 Publish Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2016.

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.# 9987-1856. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 84, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5491, WOODSIDE UNIT 2 FILED JULY 30, 1979, MAP BOOK 227, PAGE 32, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASING HEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASING HEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF; BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. NPP0296270 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/09/2016, 12/16/2016, 12/23/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71820 Publish Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2016.

will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $300,294.31 (Estimated) as of 11/23/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-0872. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

NPP0297067 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/16/2016, 12/23/2016, 12/30/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71869 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016.

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: 01/04/2017 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 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6803 NEW MELONES CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $570,353.71 (Estimated) as of 12/01/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-1819. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

NPP0296236 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/09/2016, 12/16/2016, 12/23/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71819 Publish Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007181-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Lamorinda Technology, Inc. 2. Nerd4Rent Located at: 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd. In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lamorinda Technology, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Edward Zeidan, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 12/7/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71895 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007194-00 The name of the business: WR Properties Located at: 9040 Brentwood Blvd, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Olson Malcuit Associates, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Wesley J. OlsonPresident. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, 2016 by Deputy P. Cornelius Expires 12/8/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71909 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, January 6, 2017.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee Sale No: 129307-11 Loan No: 042-7815338 Title Order No: 95310770 APN 087-153-010 WHEREAS, on 11/05/2002, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by FRANCES ESTHER RUSSO, TRUSTEE OF THE FRANCES ESTHER RUSSO LIVING TRUST, as trustor in favor of SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY as beneficiary and ALLIANCE TITLE as trustee, and was recorded on 11/13/2002 as Document No. 2002-0420982-00, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded 02/23/2009 in document no.

2009-0037023, of Official records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, and WHEREAS a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (A)(i), OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS “AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL. AS DEFINED, THE LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AND ACCRUED INTEREST IF; A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER.” INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND ADVANCES TO SENIOR LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 12/21/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0261159 notice is hereby given that on 01/09/2017, at 01:30PM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Commonly known as: 64 RAMONA STREET, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The sale will be held at: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-1856 TSG Order No.: 8663868 A.P.N.: 094-252-025-5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 09/23/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0363319-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JOSE JAQUEZ AND OMAIRA JAQUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 01/04/2017 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 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2222 MONTEVIDEO DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $406,596.24 (Estimated) as of 12/09/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-0872 TSG Order No.: 730-1605703-70 A.P.N.: 098-500-044-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/08/2005 as Document No.: 20050433116-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: SANDRA C DIAZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN , 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: 01/09/2017 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 The street address and other common designation,if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 422 BUSTOS CIR, BAY POINT, CA 945656713 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-1819 TSG Order No.: 730-1608658-70 A.P.N.: 011-520-028-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 09/23/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0363655-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: MICHAEL J. KELLEY AND LISA KELLEY, 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

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John Muir Health’s Outpatient Center in Brentwood is a one-stop shop that serves the outpatient medical needs of Brentwood and surrounding East Contra Costa County communities. John Muir Health takes a proactive approach to healthcare, providing the community with a variety of health services all in one location.

“At John Muir Health, we are always looking for more ways to provide exceptional care and a superior experience to the communities we serve,” said Lilian Kazimi, manager of regional operations.

“As part of that commitment, we provide a range of services in Brentwood for the convenience of our patients and their families. Having multiple services under one roof facilitates communication and coordination of each patient’s care needs

and health objectives among our doctors and staff.”

Patients do not need to have a doctor at the Brentwood Outpatient Center to use its services. The center is an option for patients when they need to be seen right away for nonsevere issues such as a rash, minor cut or fever.

The full range of services offered at the Brentwood Outpatient Center include: • Internal and family medicine • Pediatrics • Urgent care • Lab services • Medical imaging • Outpatient surgery • Physical rehabilitation • Senior services • Classes, screenings and support groups John Muir Health also supports the health and well-being of the community by offering various educational health classes throughout the year, aimed at helping people make better decisions about their health. This proactive ap-

proach better informs and prepares patients for medical procedures, having children or preventive care. Most of the classes are free to attend or are available at a discounted price. Regular classes include: • Pre-Op Knee or Hip Replacement. A physical therapist and nurse discuss the care and recovery plan when considering or preparing for knee- or hip-replacement surgery.

• Catch Yourself – Fall Prevention to Maintain Your Independence. A foursession class for fall-prevention strategies, including exercise techniques and home safety strategies to help lower the risk of falling.

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• Prepared Childbirth. Education for expecting families on the labor process, pain management and what to expect on the big day.

• Newborn Care. Helping parents feel confident and prepared by discussing diapering, feeding and bathing techniques.

In addition, John Muir Health specialists work at the Brentwood Outpatient Center throughout the week, giving patients access to the specialized care most patients have to seek out and travel to receive. The specialists include: • Podiatry • Cardiovascular • OBGYN • Urology • Gastroenterology • Hematology and oncology • Plastic surgery The Brentwood Outpatient Center, located at 2400 Balfour Road, is open for appointments Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Urgent Care Center is open 365 days a year and is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and holidays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/8VpOe1.

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be on a leash and under the control of the owner, unless the dog is on the owner’s property, the property of a consenting adult or in a dog park where the off-leash conditions are designated by appropriate signage or regulation. The county also enforces a leash law, which forbids dogs from being loose, with certain exemptions.

There were 1,871 dog-bite investigations in the county in 2015.

While the town has been working with the county’s animal control to increase signage in the park and educational outreach about the issue, there isn’t much staff members can do when they see people disregarding park rules and public safety. Unfortunately, this has culminated in very unhappy situations.

“We know some people just don’t know that dogs must remain leashed at these parks, but at Cornell Park, there is a group of people who take their dogs off leash around 5 p.m. every day, even though they’ve been asked not to,” said Miller. “One small dog from the group was mauled to death there, but the owners didn’t want to press charges. There’s also a group who takes their dogs off leash

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sory committee, which is funded by Discovery Bay West homeowner’s property taxes to pay for police services.

Discovery Bay deputies Ingersoll and Severs both attended radar and LIDAR training conducted by the Califor-

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every morning around 7 a.m. at Slifer Park, despite several conversations. It just seems like they don’t care.”

Though the town has a designated off-leash dog park behind the community center, Miller is looking at the possibility of granting a window of off-leash hours at other parks, in an effort to compromise with residents who prefer them. Since Slifer Park shares a fence with Timber Point Elementary School and many small children cut through the park on their way to and from school, the hours would be scheduled during times when children would generally not be using the park.

“People sometimes ignore rules pertaining to public safety, because to them, it’s not an issue until they get bitten,” said Miller. “But, while a dog owner knows their dog will not hurt a person or another dog, a small child doesn’t know that, another dog on a leash doesn’t know that and parents and other dog owners don’t know that.”

On the other hand, not everyone agrees that having dogs off leash in community parks is an issue.

“I see dogs off leash (at Slifer Park) every morning,” said Josh Parker, who lets

his dog run off leash in the park on occasion. “I keep my dog on the leash if there are other people around, but the park is usually empty when I am here at 4 a.m., before I go to work. I think having offleash hours would be great, because I use this park since the hours of the off-leash park don’t work for me. Most people don’t have a problem with it, however, I have seen animal control and police here, looking for people who have their dogs off leash.”

For now, the town is working on installing new signs and educating residents about regulations governing off-leash dogs. Until the feasibility of allowing offleash hours in other parks is determined, the town is encouraging residents to use the designated dog park, which is located behind the town’s community center, at 1800 Willow Lake Road.

“Our dog park is open from 7 a.m. until approximately sundown, seven days a week” said Miller. “Using the park is a good way to socialize and exercise your dogs in a controlled setting, without endangering the people who use the other parks, especially children.”

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The Town of Discovery Bay is considering allowing a window of offleash hours for dogs in area parks. In the meantime, dogs are only allowed off leash at the designated dog park behind the community center.

nia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in November.

“We are the only county patrol officers right now who have access to the equipment (because we’ve been trained),” Ingersoll said.

The handheld LIDAR units work by

emitting a beam of light to an object and measuring the distance. They are not detectable by radar detectors, because they use light, not radar. The units are simple to use, tested by the officers daily at the beginning and end of each shift and will be sent out after two years for calibration, per POST standards. In the next few weeks, a local radar company will install the vehicle-mounted radar, at the cost of $300 per vehicle. They can be used while moving or stationary, and there will be forward- and rear-facing radar in each vehicle.

Ingersoll believes the LIDAR units are already doing their job.

“I can tell you, we have been implementing them for three weeks, and my experience is that it’s going to be an amazing tool,” he said. “What we’re observing is that citizens were accurate in their complaints. A lot of the problem is complacency. People have been driving out here for a long time without enforcement.”

For the most part, residents on social media have been receptive to the idea of sheriff’s deputies enforcing traffic laws.

Cathy Canion, who lives in town, offered

her full support of the idea.

“I think they should be ticketing speeders,” she wrote on Nextdoor. “A residential area should be respected and the laws abided. If that is a problem for someone, then this is not a community that you want to visit or live in – plain and simple.”

Gus Gamboa has experienced the effectiveness of the LIDAR firsthand.

“I think it’s good they’re out, using radar and citing people,” he said. “Ever since I was cited, I do watch my speed now, as I’m sure others do who have been stopped.”

The deputies are using the radar to increase traffic safety, which is the primary job of the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

“Deputy Severs and I are supplementing the CHP, as traffic enforcement and speeding are primarily their job,” Ingersoll said. “(Using the LIDAR) is just something we do when we don’t have calls or paperwork. It’s not our main focus.

But, I think it’s only a matter of weeks before speeding complaints go down.”

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Events Friday, Dec. 16 Holiday Happenings

For a list of local holiday events, look at our Holiday Happenings on page 10.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Crab Feed

American Legion Post 202 presents its annual crab feed, at 757 1st St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 11 p.m. The event includes dining and dancing. Donations are $55 per person. For more information or tickets, call Phil Pezzella at 925516-2141 or Drew Hanson at 925-634-7039.

Sunday, Dec. 18 Dusty Baker Autograph Signing

Kangazoom and Mims Bandz hosts Dusty Baker for an autograph-signing event, at 501 Auto Center Drive, in Antioch, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event features a free autograph with every Mimz Bandz merchandise purchase. For more information, call 925-776-4386.

On The Horizon Saturday, Dec. 31 Christmas Tree Pick-up

The Discovery Bay Boy Scouts Troop 514 conduct their annual Christmas tree pick-up in Discovery Bay, on Dec. 31, Jan. 2 and Jan. 7.

Sign-ups Flag Football Tournament

California Football Academy hosts a youth flagfootball tournament on Jan. 28, at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley. Division ages are 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 and 13 to 15.

For more information or to register, visit www. californiafootballacademy.com.

Spring Flag Football 2017

California Football Academy is accepting players of all skill levels for its spring flag-football season, for girls and boys age 4 through 15. To register, visit www.californiafootballacademy.com. For more information, call 925-625-2222.

Job Training Session

Opportunity Junction holds application sessions for its job training and placement program on Jan. 3, 9 and 17, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, and Jan. 5 at 3105 Willow Pass Road, in Bay Point, at 10 a.m. The session covers applying for Opportunity Junction’s 12-week training and four-month paid internship programs. For more information, call 925-776-1133 or visit www. opportunityjunction.org.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day. For more information for Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925-625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have tryouts or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps,

tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques.

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

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

Hula Classes

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

Community Meetings

GSMOL Bi-Weekly Class

Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Chapter 196 hosts an education class the second and fourth Thursday of each month in Oakley, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Facilitator Glorie Illian discusses important topics related to mobilehome living, such as emergency preparedness for pets and humans, mobile-home maintenance and more. Attendees should come prepared to take notes. For more information or to rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

Mobile Homeowners Advocacy Group

Golden State Manufactured Homeowners League Chapter 196 is hosting a monthly meeting in Oakley, on the first Saturday of each month – not including December – from 10 a.m. to noon. The league teaches mobile homeowners their legal rights and how to defend themselves when rights are violated.

Mobile homeowners living in Oakley, Bethal Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg are welcome to the invitation-only meeting. For more information, visit www.

GSMOL.org. To rsvp, call 925-625-6251.

CSBA West Delta Chapter

The California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts a monthly dinner meeting, at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the second Thursday of each month. Cost is $15. CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta, and to promoting youth fishing. Reservations are preferred, please call 925-699-1699. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@ comcast.net.

Road Map to College Youth

Opportunity Junction hosts a Road Map to College Youth Program information session, geared toward people ages 18 to 24, who are looking for employment and returning to school, every Tuesday, at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m. The program provides one-on-one support to help complete education at Los Medanos College, financial-aid assistance and job placement. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Job Training and Placement

Opportunity Junction hosts a job training and placement program information session at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., in Antioch, at 10 a.m.

The program helps motivated jobseekers find employment in a variety of fields at no

cost, training for individuals in office and administrative work, support for short-term career technical education certificates and more. For more information, visit www. opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Delta Shadow Boxers Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except December), at John Muir Health, in the second-floor conference room, 2400 Balfour Road, in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue and Duane Schnittker at 925-550-2756.

MS Support Group

The free MS support group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaiser, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, room 2H2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sue at 925-813-9069.

Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group

Harvest Time Church invites all members of the community – survivors, families, friends and caregivers of all ages – to meet at Harvest Time Church, 2200 Ventura Drive, in Brentwood, the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925-219-2126.

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.

Antioch Riverview Garden Club

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month – except July and December – at the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m. Contact the club at antiochriverviewgardenclub@gmail.com or visit https://goo.gl/QS1XT9.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church host Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group the second Thursday of every month, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge or reservation needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Diabetic Support Group

The Type 1 Diabetic Pump Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Antioch Kaiser Sand Creek building, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants must be a type 1 diabetic on a pump or considering one, but you do not need to be a Kaiser member. The group also includes individuals on sensors or considering a sensor. For more information, call Cheryl at 925-516-7725.

Ancient Language of the Bible

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible in Brentwood, on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.

Delta Quilters Guild

Delta Quilters Guild meets the second Monday of each month at 2401 Shady Willow Lane, in Brentwood, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org.

Al-Anon Family Groups

The Road to Serenity group meets every Thursday at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, in Discovery Bay, from 7 to 8 p.m. The group provides help and support to friends and family of alcoholics. For more information, call 925-784-8030.

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