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Lending A Helping Hand

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For over a year, Brentwood residents Enrique and Vanessa Velasco have hoped against hope that the current administration would extend existing protections for the over 200,000 Salvadorans like themselves living in the U.S. This week their hopes were dashed. With Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s decision Monday to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for legal U.S. residents from El Salvador, the Velasco’s – parents to three children born in America – now face a hard deadline. They have 18 months to pack up the home they’ve had for nearly two desee Deportation page 22A

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Vanessa Velasco discusses what the end of the Temporary Protected Status program for Salvadorans will mean for her family in Brentwood.

Fire district hires public-affairs firm by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Board has hired a public-affairs firm to help stabilize the organization’s future.    Fire Chief Brian Helmick is hopeful that Townsend Public Affairs Inc. can act as an ambassador for the district, improving communication with local and state officials and assisting in identifying alternate revenue and growth options.    The contract, unanimously approved by the board this week, calls for the district to pay the Sacramento-based firm $60,000 a year for up to three years. Board members Cheryl Morgan and Adam Langro were absent.    “I am very excited to be able to work with them as an extension of the staff,” said Helmick.

“ This is something that is well overdue and will be a catalyst for defining future opportunities to allow the district to continue to grow and identify potential additional revenue.

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ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick “I think this is something that is well overdue and will be a catalyst for defining future opportunities to allow the district to continue to grow and identify potential additional revenue. In addition, they have grant-writing abilities.”   The ECCFPD’s long-term budget is sound but allows only three stations to be staffed to serve over 114,000 residents and 249 square miles.    A revenue-generating parcel tax, a benefit assessment and a utility-user tax have all been proposed but rejected by voters in

recent years.    “We know we need additional revenue, but how we get it is still to be explored,” Helmick said.    Townsend Public Affairs Inc., which launched in 1998, touts its ability to work with its clients to craft and execute an agenda focused on finding legislative solutions and securing public sector funding for legacy projects at all levels of government. Its client list includes special districts, nonprofits and private companies as well as counties and

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cities including Walnut Creek, Berkeley, Oakland, Hayward, Half Moon Bay and Emeryville.    The firm, which has a strong understanding of the fire service and its challenges, has representatives at the state and national level, along with an everyday presence in the state capital that extends to working with Assemblymember Jim Frazier, State Senator Steve Glazer and the California Association of Professional Firefighters, said Helmick.   District officials hope this can translate into improved communication with legislative leaders and community groups in addition to an opportunity for experts to wade through a variety of ideas on how best to move the district forward.    “It was very clear that the resources and experience that

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Oakley’s future dog park now has a name. The Oakley City Council unanimously voted to name the future community complex Koda Dog Park in honor of the police department’s current K-9, Koda. The police department’s past and future K-9s will also be highlighted at the park on a yet-to-be decided bench, plaque or similar feature. The council’s decision came on the heels of a poll asking residents to choose between a variety of name options, including Oakley Community Dog Park, Paw Park on Oxford Drive, Oxford Paw Park, Waggin’ Tails at Nunn-Wilson Park, a write-in option or a name paying tribute to one of Oakley’s current or past K-9s. About 350 residents looked at the poll, and about 90 gave their opinions. Most of them favored Koda. “(Naming the dog park) has created a lot of discussion in our community,” said Nancy Marquez-Suarez, human resources manager and assistant to the city manager. “That goes to show the public is excited and very interested in taking part in what we are going to name this park.” The 2.5-acre park next to the Nunn-Wilson Family Park near Laurel and Brown roads is scheduled to open in early spring 2018. The site will include fenced areas for small and large dogs,

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name it Oakley Community Dog Park and add another one in the future, it might be a little confusing,” said Vice Mayor Claire Alaura. “If we name this one Koda Dog Park and then somebody else gets a park, we can name it anything.” The total cost of the park is expected to be about $1.2 million – paid for using $764,485 in park impact fees and a $413,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. It’s expected that phase one of the project – paving the parking lot, improving the storm drains, connecting the utilities and installing the restrooms – will wrap up this month. Phase two – finishing the grading, installing fences and concrete walkways and improving irrigation – was approved by the council in early December. The council has also recently signed off on a $74,368, 35by-50 shade structure for the park similar to the one installed at Creekside Park. For more information on the project, visit http://bit. ly/2qiepy4.

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Behind the bar one last time by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

On Sunday, Jan. 7, Sonja Thompson slid behind the bar of Sonja’s Country Inn for the last time, bringing an end to the East County institution that she has owned and operated for the last 34 years. With Thompson’s recent retirement, the baton passed to the new owners of the Country Inn on Knightsen Avenue in Knightsen. According to Thompson, a renovation and remodeling of the 134-year-old building is in the works, and doors are expected to reopen in three to four months. The plans call for the new business to operate as a family restaurant from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and then transition to a bar until closing. After the remodel is complete, Sonja’s Country Inn regulars will still likely feel at home. Thompson said the bar and barstools will remain in use and unchanged. “They’re part of history,” she said. While the next chapter of the Knightsen establishment is beginning to take shape, Sunday’s event had more to do with the past. Thompson opened the doors to sell what remained of the fixtures that were once integral to running the bar. Beer glasses, signs, chairs, tables and even pool balls were for sale. Thompson reminisced with well-wish-

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Sonja Thompson, above, recently sold her bar, Sonja’s Country Inn in Knightsen. The new establishment is slated to open in a few months. ers about her 34 years at the bar, noting that in all that time she never once had to call the police – although she joking-

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Citizen, Business of the Year nominees The nominees for the 2018 Brentwood Citizen and Business of the Year have been announced, and the winners will be revealed at the upcoming Brentwood Chamber of Commerce mixer, Jan. 18, at the Co. Co. County Wine Company, 633 First Street. “There was a great selection of names this year, and I think it’s awesome that a lot of people thought outside of the box in their nominations,” said Kerri Fritsch, chamber copresident. The nominees for Citizen of the Year are: Fran Bowman Rick Lemyre Dana Eaton Rod Linn Kerri Fritsch Vicky Little Fred Ginsler Krista Mashore Tom Gregory Steve Todd Kevin King The nominees for Business of the Year are: Attraversiamo Brentwood Outdoor Living Del Sol Energy East County Performing Arts Center Monogramming by Frichy Raley’s Sip & Scoop Starry Nites Studio Sweeney’s Bar & Restaurant Check back for results at www.thepress.net. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Calling itself the “safety-net for the safety-net in Contra Costa County for over 53 years,” St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) has provided everything from medical care and work training to dental services and food for the needy, and now it will further expand its outreach with a new thrift store in Brentwood. As SVDP stores coordinator, Oscar Perez is part of the team driving the push to open the store at its location on Brentwood Boulevard, and its soft opening is tentatively slated for Feb. 5. “The city has been really great,” said Perez. “At first, I was afraid – when we posted the sign that we were coming and we attended the planning commission meeting – that people would attend to say they were reluctant to have us come in. But there was nobody. It makes us feel like the community is going to welcome us here and understands what we’re doing.” While the approval process went before the planning commission – not the city council – the Brentwood mayor was an advocate for its success. “Hopefully, it will enhance the better part of what Brentwood has going on,” said Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor. The thrift store will provide the poor or those in emergency situations with home goods free of charge. “In the case of domestic abuse, many times the wife has left the husband and found an apartment, but she and her children have nothing,” said Perez. “Saint Vincent de Paul will schedule an appointment and determine what they need and write them a voucher. Then the family will get whatever they need free of charge, and we’ll even deliver it if they need it delivered.” Barbara Hunt, SVDP development director, said

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rentwood City Councilmember Bailey Grewal signs a beam of the new library on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Local officials and members of the Brentwood Library Foundation gathered for the event at the Oak Street location. The library will feature a community and study rooms, an outdoor courtyard and a café. Construction is set for completion in July 2018.

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Meet, Beat The Press Trivia afficionados are invited to the Harvest Park Bowl on Jan. 17 for a chance to test their brainpower against members of the Brentwood Press in the Meet, Greet and Beat The Press competition. The Brain Event kicks off a 12week competition during which players compete in head-to-head matches for prizes. Ashar Khaliq, owner and operator of Brentwood-based trivia game company The Brain Event, has spent the past decade hosting and creating trivia events at local establishments around the Bay Area. Now he is bringing his new business and enthusiasm to East County. “I’ve been doing this for a number of years,” said Khaliq, who runs a weekly trivia night in Pleasanton. “It’s just a lot of fun,

and the games I run are family-friendly.” Khaliq has been holding the trivia nights at Harvest Park Bowl since October, but the Jan. 17 Press event signals the start of The Brain Event’s official season. “I thought (The Press competition) would be a good way to get the word out about the event,” he said. “It’s a nice chance for people to meet The Press and kick off the season.” The winners of The Press event will receive a $50 gift card to a downtown Brentwood restaurant. The 10-round format includes such topics as “True or False,” “Lines & Lyrics,” “Q & A” and “Multiple Choice.” For additional information, call Khaliq at 925-240-3356 or Harvest Park Bowl at 925-516-1221.

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you that if you only pay in cash, you will buy substantially less of everything. No one wants to part with cash. Also, if you offer to pay with cash, may retailers will give you a discount. Try it. Remember, cash is King. People come into my office everyday paying $500-$2,000 a month in minimum payments on credit cards and hundreds of dollars on lines of credit that do not attach to equity. It is so very sad. This is money that should be in a retirement account or 529 account for a college education. In most cases, people don’t even understand how much they are paying in interest on their credit cards because they are automatic payments. We all have to stop being on autopilot when it comes to our money. If we don’t take care of our money, no one will. The banks and retailers are more than happy to take your money forever. It is your choice. If you are having trouble making a plan or don’t know if you really have the ability to pay off your debt, I am happy to see you and show you the options available. I see people for a free 30 minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. Make it your goal to be debt free in 2017.

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I have been reading lots of articles about New Year’s Resolutions. In almost every article they talked about people wanting to get out of debt. If you are one of these people, here is a real plan that really works. 1. Figure out if you can pay off credit card debt. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to pay off all credit card debt within 12 months and still pay all regular bills. If you can’t pay off the credit card debt in 12 months and still pay your regular bills, you need to seek legal counsel. 2. Figure out if your mortgage debt is reasonable. If your mortgage expense i.e. mortgage payment, taxes and insurance is less than rent would be on the same property, that is good indication that you are in a good place. However, if your property still has no equity now in 2017, you should seek legal counsel to see if there are any options available to you that you may not be aware of in your area. 3. Write down what you spend. You don’t need any special book or special app, just take a piece of paper and start writing. If you are aware of “what” you are buying, you WILL buy less. This is because once we are REALLY aware of our behavior, we want to change and you will buy less. This works really well for dieting too, but that is another day. 4. Buy with Cash. If you really want to get out of debt, throw away all of your credit cards and put away your ATM card. I guarantee

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Nonprofit from page 5A over 4,000 coats and provides beds and even sometimes cars for families in need. It hosts a daytime shelter, providing a warm place for homeless to rest during the day. And with its other thrift stores in Contra Costa County, over $70,000 in furniture and clothing is provided to the poor each year – which is why SVDP associates are thrilled to have yet another outlet to better serve the community in East County. “The SVDP Brentwood location can refer clients to local SVDP volunteers from our four local branches that can help and additional local social services,” said Hunt. “The important thing for people to understand is that St. Vincent de Paul’s mission is to serve the vulnerable with dignity and compassion. Sometimes people struggling through a crisis receive little support, dignity or compassion.” The SVDP team hopes to have a grand opening with city officials on Presidents Day weekend, and Perez said the main way the community can help is by

Toasters from page 6A fingernails had been for nothing! I couldn’t get to Target fast enough. Toaster and receipt in hand, I waited in the customer service line, practicing my tirade in my head. It was my turn. I began telling my story, pulling the toaster out of the box, sprinkling some of the sticker crumbs on the counter and, finally, flipping the toaster over to reveal the chopped-off plug. The gal started laughing hysterically. She called a few other employees over and showed them my toaster. They too were perplexed and amused. Finally, a manager came over. “How did you end up with the display model?” he asked me. “Display model?” “Yeah, the display models have

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Too much of anything can be unhealthy Everyone likes a bargain, and we all love a good discount when shopping at our favorite stores. Almost every brick and mortar offers its own credit card backed by either a bank or other financial institution touting a savings of Senior 10 percent, 20 percent orner or even higher if you open an account at the register. There are usually no fees, and saving money is always a good thing. Or is it? In the past, too many pieces of plastic Marla in the wallet would Luckhardt reduce our credit scores, so cutting back on opening all of those accounts seemed prudent. Then I was informed that the more open credit I had, the better it was, making it a bit confusing, but I went with it. Anytime I shopped at our local venues, I would be offered that new credit card with a lovely discount. I was in! There are dozens of advertisements in all of our mailboxes stating that we are preapproved for a new Visa, Mastercard, American Express and others with high limits, no fees and even offers to consolidate our existing balances at no charge. It all sounds great and even after researching the fine print about possible

annual fees in the future, one has to only decide whether we need sky miles for travel, money back or discounts at restaurants, stores or gasoline stations. The possibilities are endless, and everyone knows that Grandpa does his research on them all. He even labels mine to tell me what card to use for gas versus food or other stores. Last week we found out that this is not the whole story – not at all. After finding out that some credit cards charge a fee while traveling out of the country, the search for a card that has no added percentage for that was his new quest. Some cards charged anywhere from 1.5 to 3 percent for purchases outside of the U.S. After some investigating, we found a card that would meet our needs and with great confidence we headed to our bank and sat with the kind lady there who had us fill out the application for that shiny new card. I even joked about how it was silly since we enjoyed good credit and never had a problem at the local stores with their “on the spot approval.” I think I was even a tad smug about it. After all it was

Grandpa – Mr. Never Miss a Payment Man! After a few minutes on the phone the nice lady looked extremely perplexed. Grandpa had been denied, and when we asked why, they said there were too many open accounts. They all had zero balances and were all in good standing, but still we had too much credit! Oops! I guess those little cards add up, and my days of opening accounts all over The Streets of Brentwood had come to bite us right smack dab on our credit-score keisters. Since Grandpa was the primary on most of our accounts they informed us that I could apply under my name. My open accounts didn’t add up to all that much. The lady at the bank was more upset than we were. After all it was not her fault that people could probably charge a chateau in France, a Leer jet and ten cars with all the access they give out these days. It all worked out but for information purposes, the more open lines of credit you have the more likely that you will be scrutinized and even denied any additional balances. I spent almost four hours on the phone closing all those

accounts that we don’t use and just kept the ones I have for what I need. I didn’t have the physical cards anymore, so I went to CreditKarma.com and pulled up all of the open accounts on my report. One by one I called them and requested that the account be closed since just cutting the card up doesn’t, well, “cut it” to coin a phrase! A few numbers were right there on the website and some I had to look up, but I got through to them all and whittled it down to just the few I wanted. Several asked me to reconsider and one or two even argued with me a bit. I stood my ground, canceled them and just like bowling pins they fell one by one. The lesson is you can open whatever accounts you want and use them for the initial discount, but if you are not using them for future purchases, call and cancel them as opposed to just cutting them up. It will then take up to two years for the credit bureaus to reflect the changes. Try to always pay off your bill each month to not only avoid high interest rates but to reap the benefits of those initial discounts. As for me, I may just continue to gloat a tiny bit about how Grandpa needed me to get his new card! – Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@aol.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Six reasons to spay or neuter pets When adopting a companion animal, veterinarians and animal welfare experts say one of the first decisions pet parents should make is to spay or neuter their new friend. Beyond birth control, there are many additional reasons that make spaying and neutering a good decision. 1. The ASPCA noted spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors that are malignant in roughly 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying before a cat’s first heat is ideal. 2. USA Today reports that neutered male dogs live 18 percent longer than dogs not neutered, while spayed female dogs live 23 percent longer than those that are not spayed. Neutering reduces the instinct to roam and get into trouble, which may contribute to the longer life expectancy. 3. Neutering can help prevent testicular cancer in male pets. 4. Spayed females will not go into heat.

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Shop Oakley gears up In an effort to promote businesses in Oakley, the city instituted a Shop Oakley program in 2016. The program centers around a coupon booklet with a variety of promotions and discounts to provide consumers with an incentive to shop locally. Up to 30 businesses participate each year. The city invites business owners in Oakley to submit an application to have a coupon in this year’s booklet. This program provides a great oppor-

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Nancy Veir

Dec. 10, 1937 – Dec. 27, 2017 Nancy Veir, 80, passed peacefully on Dec. 27. She is survived by daughters, Jennifer (Rick) Dunn and Julia (Lea) Veir; grandchildren Aidan, Alex and Audrey; siblings Sam (JoEllen) Hornish, Mary (Don) Shisler, Linda (John) Briggs and Holly Peters; sisters-in-law, Debbie Hornish and Marilyn Cottingham; and many nieces and nephews.

Born Dec. 10, 1937, in Defiance, Ohio, to Virgil and Helen Hornish, she attended Defiance College and University of La Verne and worked in health information services in Peoria, Illinios. Nancy married Donald Veir on Nov. 25, 1965, in Peoria, and they retired to California in 1999. Services will be held at Brentwood United Methodist Church on Jan. 31. Memorial gifts may be made to Heifer International.

Joseph Michael Torrello

Dec. 14, 1941 – Dec. 25, 2017 Joseph Michael Torrello entered into rest on Dec. 25 in Antioch. “Mike” was born in San Jose on Dec. 14, 1941, to Armond J. and Eva M. Howard Torrello. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Linda Mary of Oakley; his children, Lisa (Gerry) Rodriguez of Oakley and Michael (Ann-Marie) Torrello of San Jose; his sister, Patricia (Gary) Nordby of San Jose; eight grandchildren; and

eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sandra Blehm. Mike graduated from Saint Patrick’s School in San Jose and Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1959 and attended Santa Clara University. He served in the Army Reserves. He was a machinist by trade and owner of Torrello Inc. and Fundraising Corner. Mike loved his Maine coon cats. Contributions to the ASPCA would be appreciated. A celebration of life is planned for spring 2018.

Sgt. Derrick Mata

March 9, 1984 – Dec. 29, 2017 Sadly, Sgt. Derrick Mata lost his battle with PTSD. An Oakley native, he died in Lassen County. He served seven years in the Army and did one tour in Iraq. He is survived by his parents, siblings, ex-wife, four young children and other relatives. Services will be held in Lassen County this spring. Instead of flowers, a GoFundMe donation to help the family would be greatly appreciated. The donations will go toward funeral costs, fixing the family vehicle and a Disneyland trip as his last gift to his children. To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/sgt-derrick-mata.

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OUESD announces registration dates The Oakley Union School district will soon host registration for schools throughout the district. For schools in your area, consult the following list: Almond Grove Elementary, 925-625-6720 • Almond Grove library • Monday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration packets will be available one week prior for parents to pick up. Please bring your student for kinder screening. Gehringer Elementary, 925-625-7070 • Gehringer office building • Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. By appointment only. Please call to schedule an appointment and bring your student with you for kinder screening. Iron House Elementary, 925-625-6825 • Iron House library • Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call to schedule an appointment and bring your student with you for kinder screening. Registration packets will be available one week prior for parents to pick up.

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A hostile parent was yelling at everyone in the school pickup area on San Jose Avenue. Brentwood - Dec. 8, 2:21 p.m. The following is a sample of recent activities reported by law-enforcement agencies.

BRENTWOOD Dec. 7, 1 a.m. A vehicle theft occurred on Pebble Beach Drive. Dec. 7, 9:01 a.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Balfour Road. Windows were smashed and the reporting person told authorities that a purse and phone were taken. Dec. 7, 11:13 a.m. An accident between a two vehicles occurred on O’Hara Avenue and Lone Tree Way. Dec. 7, 3:29 p.m. A vehicle theft occurred on Tricia Street. The reporting person told authorities that his work van was stolen while he was loading his tools. He said that he went inside his residence and when he came back, the vehicle was gone. He also stated that the keys were inside the vehicle. Dec. 7, 5:45 p.m. A grand theft of two phones occurred at the Metro PCS store on Brentwood Boulevard. Dec. 7, 7:02 p.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Lone Tree Way. The reporting person told authorities he was away for 20 minutes. When he returned, his vehicle’s windows were broken. Dec. 7, 11:07 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on Birchwood Way. A woman told police that she was home when someone came into her house and went upstairs. The suspect ran back down once they saw she was there. The back door was kicked down. Dec. 8, 5:38 a.m. Subjects were reported breaking into and burglarizing a portable office on Trilogy Parkway. Dec. 8, 11:51 a.m. An accident was reported

on Sand Creek Road between a grey Audi Q7 and a blue Subaru. Dec. 8, 2:03 p.m. A driver ran over a curb on Sand Creek Road and hit a vehicle which then hit another vehicle. Dec. 8, 2:21 p.m. A hostile parent was yelling at everyone in the school pickup area on San Jose Avenue. Dec. 8, 3:13 p.m. A person told authorities that he was trying to sell an item online and received a fake check. It was over the amount the person asked for so he cashed the check and sent the remaining cash to the buyer. But a few days later the bank contacted him about the fake check. Dec. 8, 3:45 p.m. Property was found on Armstrong Road and Walnut Boulevard. A reporting person told authorities that a coworker found a box and envelopes with medications inside. Dec. 8, 8:44 p.m. A reporting person told authorities that there were subjects fighting and they could hear a taser. Dec. 8, 8:58 p.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Lone Tree Way. The suspect is known, and the vehicle is a Silver 2013 Dodge. Dec. 8, 9:32 p.m. A vehicle was broken into on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 9, 1:25 p.m. Three people were fighting on Brentwood Boulevard. Dec. 9, 10:05 a.m. A vehicle burglary occurred on Oak Street. Dec. 9, 10:22 a.m. A person told authorities that a vehicle went over a curb on Second Street and ran into plants and a fence. He said that the occupants tried to get away but the vehicle, a dark brown Camry, was stuck.

Like thepress.net Dec. 9, 11:31 a.m. Suspicious circumstances occurred on Cashew Place. A woman told authorities that she heard a loud noise last night, and in the morning she found that the top of the garage was dented. She believes it was either vandalism or a burglary. Dec. 9, 5:26 p.m. An accident between a Ford Taurus and a Chevrolet Colorado occurred on Fairview and San Jose Avenue. Dec. 9, 5:45 p.m. A family dispute was taking place on Douglas Drive. Dec. 9, 10:15 p.m. A petty theft occurred on American Avenue. A man told authorities that cash was stolen from his and his sister’s wallets. The total amount stolen was $21. Dec. 9, 10:18 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. The suspect entered through the driver’s side but the reporting person stated that the vehicle was locked. The clothes, shoes and other items in the vehicle were stolen. Dec. 10, 1:22 p.m. A man went inside a business on Brentwood Boulevard and took the tip jar. He broke the door as he tried to get out. Dec. 10, 4:02 p.m. A vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant on Valdry Court and Brentwood Boulevard. Dec. 10, 4:08 p.m. A person told authorities that he lost his wallet and cell phone. He did not remember whether he lost them at the Harvest Park Bowl or during his Uber ride. Dec. 10, 7:49 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. A black backpack was stolen. Dec. 10, 8:23 p.m. A man on Essex Drive told authorities he left his luggage on his driveway and when he went back outside,

it was gone. Dec. 11, 12:08 a.m. A fight was reported on Balfour Road. A man punched an employee in the chest. Dec. 11, 3:51 a.m. Authorities received reports of a man bothering customers in a store on Walnut Boulevard. Reporting witnesses believed the man was drunk. Dec. 11, 8:04 a.m. Authorities were notified that a person opened a JC Penny account in the reporting person’s name. Dec. 11, 1:25 p.m. A petty theft occurred on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person’s son drove to school where his license plate was stolen.

ANTIOCH Dec. 17, 9:04 a.m. A person on Roberts Court reported to authorities that their home and cars were broken into. Their alarm was also disabled. Dec. 17, 6:11 p.m. A woman told authorities that her computer was stolen from her apartment. It is unknown how the suspect got in the apartment. Dec. 18, 11:44 a.m. A woman called authorities speaking in Spanish and a man was heard cussing and yelling in the background. Dec. 19, 2:02 p.m. A person in a grey Audi robbed a business on Sycamore Street. Dec. 21, 7:02 a.m. Authorities received a report of a man hitting a woman and trying to ram her with his vehicle. Dec. 23, 5:32 p.m. A reporting person told police that he was robbed at gunpoint at the skate park on Lone Tree Way. He said he was punched in the face and his wallet was taken.

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The Liberty girls’ soccer team recently completed its annual trip to Fort Worth, Texas, and the National Elite Prep Showcase. The annual event attracts some of the best teams from Texas and around the country. The Lions were paired off against four teams from the Lone Star State. They started against Coppell High School from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex on Thursday. The following day was a double-header with games against Lubbock’s Monterey High School and another Metroplex school, Plano West. The next day, the trip ended in a game against Martin High School from the Dallas suburb of Arlington. Liberty’s young soccer team had some early season struggles. But in Texas, the players showed they’ve taken a big step forward in the final games before league play, which began Tuesday. Despite that, things did not start off especially well for the Lions. Coppell kept a clean sheet against Liberty, recording a 2-0 win. But the good news for the Lions was that they would not lose again at the event. On day two, Liberty flexed some muscle of its own and kept a clean sheet in the second game of the tournament.

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To go along with the shutout, freshman Alexis Gutierrez and junior Savannah Boone scored on goals assisted by seniors Aveena Cline and Nicole Schaffer, respectively. Sophomore Megan Schieber added two unassisted goals of her own to contribute to a 4-0 win over Monterey. In the second game of the day, the

Lions delivered a strong offense. Boone and sophomore Kaitlin Carlton scored on goals assisted by junior Kylie Zentner and Cline. Those goals led Liberty to a 2-2 draw against Plano West. With one more game to play, the game against Plano was their last in

which a goal was scored. In their final game, Liberty and Martin fought to an 0-0 draw. That moved the Lions to 1-1-2 in Texas and 5-3-2 on the season. The Lions also continued their momentum into the league season. On Tuesday, Liberty got its BVAL schedule underway with a 4-0 win against Antioch.

Freedom boys’ soccer team shuts out Arroyo by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

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Freedom’s Giovanni Maya heads the ball during the Falcons’ 4-0 win over Arroyo last week. Freedom is 7-4-2 this season.

The Freedom boys’ soccer team told its head coach it wanted to shut out Arroyo High prior to taking the field last week. The Falcons didn’t let the coach down. Freedom (7-4-3) knocked off Arroyo 4-0, snapping a two-game losing streak. “I was pleased with the boys,” said Freedom head coach Sal Acevedo. “They told me, ‘Coach, we have been scored on too many times in the last two games. We want a shutout.’” The Freedom defense limited Arroyo’s shots and forced 10 steals. Falcons’ goalkeeper Bryan Cruz was credited with two saves. “On the defensive side we were making costly mistakes,” said Acevedo, referring to the Falcons’ two previous losses to James Logan and San Leandro. “All week long we worked on the defensive side of the game.” The Falcons’ offense was also clicking via two scores from Jorge Rondan and one each from Alberto Perez and Alberto Padilla. “We were looking for a game like this,” said Acevedo. “We had two back-to-back losses, and all respect to our opponents, but we made too many costly mistakes and we

didn’t capitalize on opportunities. We really wanted to come out here and have a game like this.” Padilla kick-started the Falcons’ offense off an assist from Jonathan Ramos in the 14th minute, and the Falcons just rolled from that point forward. Rondan connected on a penalty kick in the 29th minute and scored his second goal of the game from 20 yards out in the 69th minute. Perez capped the scoring off an assist from Douglass Minor in the 77th minute. Freedom opened the Bay Valley Athletic League season against Pittsburg (6-3-4), playing to a 1-1 draw. “It’s never an easy game,” Acevedo said about the Pittsburg game. “Those guys are always tough.” In other boys’ league action this week, the Heritage (3-3-4) played to a 2-2 tie with Deer Valley (6-3-2), and Liberty (1-3-1) played to a 2-2 draw with Antioch (2-7-3). On the girls’ side, Liberty (6-3-2) defeated Antioch (1-73), Freedom (3-3-3) destroyed Pittsburg (5-9) 6-0 and the contest between Heritage (4-2) and Deer Valley (4-5) was postponed due to poor field conditions. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

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Brentwood junior tennis player wins Modesto Open Brentwood tennis star Joseph Nau, 9, recently completed a fantastic year by winning the U.S. Tennis Association Modesto Junior Open 12-and-under division. Joseph won several very difficult matches en route to the title, including a third set tie-break win in the semifinals and a win over a competitor he’d lost to four out of the last five times in the tournament final. Joseph prevailed in the finals with aggressive play and big

forehands 7-5, 6-2. Joseph has played tennis since he was 3 years old. He started playing with his family and a pee-wee net in his backyard, then joined Diamond Hills Sport Club and Spa in Oakley when he turned 5. Since then, he’s been practicing five days per week with his family and the talented coaches at the club. Joseph began competitive tournaments before his sixth birthday. Last year, he played 17 tour-

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Brentwood tennis star Joseph Nau recently won the U.S. Tennis Association Modesto Junior Open.

naments and at just 9 years old, he ended 2017 ranked 68th in the Northern California 12-and-under division. He has big plans for 2018, with goals to continue to improve his rankings and a desire to compete in tournaments at the national level. Joseph wants to be a professional tennis player when he is older and is very excited to finish off 2017 with such a big accomplishment. To comment, visit ww.thepress.net.

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ide receiver/defensive back Hassan Williams (left) and quarterback Luke Lang (far right) were two of a handful of Bay Valley Athletic League stars who recently competed in the third annual Bay Area Cali Classic at Frank Milo Memorial Stadium in El Cerrito. The game was meant to highlight under-recruited class of 2018 student athletes. Aside from Williams and Lang, Heritage running back Aidan Quinn and Jett and Jordan Stanley – both Heritage offensive tackles and defensive end – competed in the event. Other Bay Valley Athletic League players to participate included Freedom cornerback/free safety Ronnell Snell, Freedom running back/safety Jaelyn Thomas, Pittsburg cornerback/wide receiver Zachary Moseley and Deer Valley wide receiver/free safety/running back Jason Johnson. Photo courtesy of Break the Hudl Sports

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LEGALS SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Sainey K. Bangura 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): Thomas P. Bangura CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D17-020022 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

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LEGALS business name or names listed above on 8/9/2017. Signature of registrant: Deela Hubbartt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/28/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75528 Publish dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8682865 TS No.: CA1600276512 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 037-253-007-1 Property Address: 54 GLEN ELLEN COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561-3023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/14/2005. 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. On 02/01/2018 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/18/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0017621-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: HUMBERTO O’CONNOR AND BLANCA O’CONNOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 037-253-007-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 54 GLEN ELLEN COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $445,644.68. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are

encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276512 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0323373 To: OAKLEY PRESS 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75552 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 033-090-036-6 TS No: CA07000109-17-1 TO No: 170048094-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 17, 2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 13, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 29, 2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0295167-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by WENDY E. KINDT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as nominee for PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The

street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 93 EAST BOLTON ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $143,244.80 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000109-17-1.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 28, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000109-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Bobbie LaFlower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ISL Number 36452, Pub Dates: 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018, THE PRESS OAKLEY - Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75509 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Genevieve Mary Campbell SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Genevieve Mary Campbell CASE NUMBER: N18-0001 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Genevieve Mary Campbell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Genevieve Mary Campbell AKA b. Mary Genevieve Campbell-Kniss to Proposed Name: Mary Genevieve Campbell. 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: 03/02/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 01/03/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75519 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto CASE NUMBER: N172342 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ireland Rachel Kathleen Hellesto to Proposed Name: Ireland Rachel Kathleen Lindelli. 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 hear-

ing 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: 03/01/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 12/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75481 Publish Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: James Angel Roberts SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: James Angel Roberts CASE NUMBER: N17-2324 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner James Angel Roberts filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. James Angel Roberts to Proposed Name: James Angel Muhlenbruch. 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: 02/15/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 12/26/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75475 Publish Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Citywide Overhead Utility Replacement (Street Light Installation), CIP Project No. 336-31630 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 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 in a conference room on the First Floor at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at Fairview Avenue from Sand Creek Road to San Jose Avenue, and is described as follows: Installation of four (4) street lights along the west side of Fairview Avenue from Sand Creek Road to San Jose Avenue. Project improvements include the installation of street light poles, foundations, conduits, wiring, pull boxes and all associated work. The Project will also include a bid alternate to install seven street lights on the east side of Fairview Avenue. Limits of work for Base Bid and Bid Alternate“A”are shown on the Plans. 2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: Base Bid - 20 working days Bid Alternate“A”- Additional 30 working days (if awarded) 2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $95,000 (Base Bid). 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A” or C-10 “Electrical Contractor”License. 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 925-516-5420. 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 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. 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 29, 2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75484 Publish Dates: January 5, 12, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007240 The name of the business: Letterly Located at: 177 Avery Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lorin Baeta. 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: Lorin Baeta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, 2017 by Deputy M Neal Expires 12/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75452 Publish dates: December 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 19, 2018.

An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Art Bhavindhu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 22, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 12/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75477 Publish dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.

AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 224 BONITA WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, 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: $547,231.67 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: January 4, 2018 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary / Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 6385700; fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee. com 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 or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 17004933. 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. www.homesearch. com 800-758-8052 or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee. com NPP0323497 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75548 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018.

DATED MARCH 14, 2001 Deed of Trust: recorded on 06/03/2005 as Document No. 20050200902-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 02/01/2018 at 01:30 PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 61, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6700 FILED ON OCTOBER 8, 1986, IN BOOK 307 OF MAPS, PAGE 31, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM:1. THE UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER MINERALS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE GRANTED IN THE DEED TO FRANK A. WEST, ET AL, RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 1962, BOOK 4268, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 334, NOT EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, THE INTEREST IN THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE GRANTED IN THE DEED TO BIXLAND CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1969, BOOK 5796, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 446.2. THE UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER MINERALS, RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM FRED PEZZI, ET AL, RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1965, IN BOOK 4985, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 351, NOT EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, THE INTEREST IN THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE, GRANTED IN THE DEED TO BIXLAND CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1969, BOOK 5796, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 446.3. AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES OF ANY KIND BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND DESCRIBED IN THE QUITCLAIM DEED FROM NEW DISCOVERY, INC CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO ALTA MORTGAGE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1966, BOOK 13248, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 351, 86-200742, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4336 MONTEREY CT., DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514-0000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $239,649.74 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been

postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1298375. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 3, 2018 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-9390772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0323285 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018, 01/26/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75545 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007566 The name of the business: Kids And A Carriage Located at: 705 Peridot Court In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner. Kids And A Carriage LLC. 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: Marcel Keough, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 12/28/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75523 Publish dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007509 The name of the business: Connect and Protect Located at: 812 Queen Palm Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carl Henderson. 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: Carl Henderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 26, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 12/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75470 Publish dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007337-00 The name of the business: 1 Stop Rodent Proofing Located at: 827 Hollowbrook Dr. In: Brentwood, CA. 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: John William Roller. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/13/17. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE Signature of registrant: John Roller. This (UCC Sec. 6105) statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Escrow No. 17-36434-JP Contra Costa County on: December 13, 2017 by NAME STATEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 12/13/2022 Brent- File No. F-0007558 The name of the business: about to be made. The name(s), business wood Press No. 02-1273 75480 Publish dates: Delta Grading and Engineering Located address(es) to the Seller(s) are: ALISAL January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. at: 752 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, QUALITY RESTAURANT, INC. 200 E. 18TH is hereby registered by the following owner: STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Doing BusiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS Alton R. Dickey. This business is conducted ness as: WIENERSCHNITZEL #813 All other NAME STATEMENT by: An Individual. The registrant commenced business name(s) and address(es) used by File No. F-0007339-00 The name of the busi- to transact business under the fictitious busithe Seller(s) within three years, as stated nesses: 1. Nunn Family Vineyards ness name or names listed above on 1996. by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) 2. Nunn Family Estate Signature of registrant: Alton R. Dickey. This and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: AHMAD 3. Nunn Family Winery statement was filed with the County Clerk of N. MUSA, 7511 FAIRWAY TWO AVENUE 4. Nunn Cellars Contra Costa County on: December 28, 2017 by APT I, FAIR OAKS, CA 95628 The assets to 5. Nunn Reserve Deputy H Franklin Expires 12/28/2022 Brentbe sold are described in general as: FURNI- 6. Orchard & Vine Located at: 10500 wood Press No. 02-1273 75521 Publish dates: TURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS, Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD is hereby registered by the following owner: INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, Kellogg Creek Associates LLC. This business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS, LICENSES conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The regNAME STATEMENT AND INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE istrant commenced to transact business under File No. F-0007562 The name of the business: and are located at: 200 E. 18TH STREET, AN- the fictitious business name or names listed Axiom Business Products Located at: 1609 TIOCH, CA 94509 The bulk sale is intended above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ronald Frascati Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereto be consummated at the office of: TEAM E. Nunn, Sole Member, Managing Member. by registered by the following owner: 1. Louis ESCROW INC, 17310 RED HILL AVE, STE This statement was filed with the County Clerk A. Leardini 2. Sharon K. Leardini This business is 140, IRVINE, CA 92614 and the anticipated of Contra Costa County on: December 13, 2017 conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant sale date is JANUARY 31, 2018 The bulk sale by Deputy M. Neal Expires 12/13/2022 Brent- commenced to transact business under the is subject to California Uniform Commercial wood Press No. 02-1273 75478 Publish dates: fictitious business name or names listed above Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Louis A. LearSec. 6106.2, the following information must dini. This statement was filed with the County be provided.] The name and address of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, person with whom claims may be filed is: NAME STATEMENT 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 12/28/2022 TEAM ESCROW INC, 17310 RED HILL AVE, File No. F-0007370 The name of the busi- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75525 Publish STE 140, IRVINE, CA 92614 and the last day ness: 1. Whitney Nelson Inc. 2. Whitney dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. for filing claims shall be JANUARY 30, 2018, Nelson Interiors 3. Whitney Nelson which is the business day before the sale date Homes Located at: 1607 Montclair Place In: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS specified above. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by NAME STATEMENT Dated: JANUARY 4, 2018 BUYER: AHMAD the following owner: Whitney Nelson Events, File No. F-0007571 The name of the business: N. MUSA LA1945702 ANTIOCH PRESS Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corpora- Walk In Your Own Shoes Located at: 5108 1/2/18 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75565 tion. The registrant commenced to transact Bellas Artes Circle In: San Ramon, CA 94582, Publish Date: January 12, 2018. business under the fictitious business name is hereby registered by the following owner: or names listed above on N/A. Signature of One to the Third Power, Inc. This business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant: Whitney Nelson, President. This conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk of commenced to transact business under the File No. F-0000056 The name of the business: Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2017 by fictitious business name or names listed above Sister’s Breakfast Burritos Located at: Deputy S Alvarez Expires 12/15/2022 Brent- on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bobbi J.A. Rol720 Crocket Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, wood Press No. 02-1273 75558 Publish dates: lins. This statement was filed with the County is hereby registered by the following owner: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 28, Tammy Zickuhr. This business is conducted 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 12/28/2022 by: An Individual. The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75560 Publish to transact business under the fictitious NAME STATEMENT dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. business name or names listed above on File No. F-0007442 The name of the business: N/A. Signature of registrant: Tammy Zickuhr. La Aurora Market Located at: 290 West FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County 10th Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 3, registered by the following owner: La Aurora File No. F-0007585 The name of the business: 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 1/3/2023 Market and Marina Mini Mart LLC . This busi- DK Custom Tees Located at: 2451 Del Mar Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75530 Publish ness is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regdates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. The registrant commenced to transact busi- istered by the following owner: Dawn Marie ness under the fictitious business name or Gibson. This business is conducted by: An IndiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS names listed above on 12/20/17. Signature vidual. The registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT of registrant: Kassim Shaibi. This statement business under the fictitious business name or File No. F-0007211 The name of the business: was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa names listed above on May, 2016. Signature of Bay Area Mix Located at: 5353 Byron Hot County on: December 20, 2017 by Deputy C registrant: Dawn Gibson. This statement was Springs Rd In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby reg- Garola Expires 12/20/2022 Brentwood Press filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa istered by the following owner: Martha Espi- No. 02-1273 75451 Publish dates: December County on: December 29, 2017 by Deputy P noza. This business is conducted by: An Indi- 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 19, 2018. Cornelius Expires 12/29/2022 Brentwood vidual. The registrant commenced to transact Press No. 02-1273 75527 Publish dates: Janubusiness under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ary 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018. or names listed above on N/A. Signature of NAME STATEMENT registrant: Martha Espinoza. This statement File No. F-0007473 The name of the business: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Cos- 1. Suz Fitness & Wellness Solutions 2. Trustee Sale No. 17-004933 730-1702780ta County on: December 7, 2017 by Deputy H Brentwood Fitness Studio Located at: 8650 70 APN 018-350-037-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Franklin Expires 12/7/2022 Brentwood Press Brentwood Blvd, Suite H In: Brentwood, CA SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF No. 02-1273 75412 Publish dates: December 94513, is hereby registered by the following TRUST DATED 07/03/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC29, 2017, January 5, 12, 19, 2018. owner: Suzanne Brown. This business is con- TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ducted by: An Individual. The registrant com- SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXFICTITIOUS BUSINESS menced to transact business under the ficti- PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDNAME STATEMENT tious business name or names listed above on INGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT File No. F-0007238 The name of the business: N/A. Signature of registrant: Suzanne Brown. A LAWYER. On 02/06/18 at 9:00 am, Aztec Mia Consignment Located at: 5421 Lone This statement was filed with the County Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Tree Way Suite 140 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 22, Trustee under and pursuant to the power of is hereby registered by the following owner: 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 12/22/2022 sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Erika M. Ledesma. This business is conducted Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75479 Publish executed by Jacinto Garcia, a married man by: An Individual. The registrant commenced dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. as his sole and separate property, as Trustor(s), to transact business under the fictitious busiin favor of Mortgage Investors Group, A ness name or names listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tennessee General Partnership, as BenefiSignature of registrant: Erika M. Ledesma. NAME STATEMENT ciary, Recorded on 07/12/06 in Instrument No. This statement was filed with the County File No. F-0007482 The name of the busi- 2006-0219630-00 and thereafter loan modiClerk of Contra Costa County on: December 8, ness: Arts Painting Solutions Located at: fication recorded on 07/23/2010 at recorder’s 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 12/8/2022 725 Buckeye Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is no. 2010-0148707-00 of official records in Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75496 Publish hereby registered by the following owner: the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. Art Bhavindhu. This business is conducted by: COSTA County, California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 129837-5 Loan No. 7012896-L08 Title Order No. 95311668 APN 008-180-018 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/24/2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): THOMAS A. BOOTH AND NANCY P. BOOTH, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE THOMAS BOOTH LIVING TRUST

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Eliett Giselle Sotomayor Cardoza 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): Anthony Martinez CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D17-05730 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. P.O. BOX 911 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): Anthony Martinez 153 Loveridge Circle Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 727-5343 IN PROPER Denise L. Reposa Prep’d by Denise Family Law And Divorce Document Assistance 1215 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 L.D.A - C.C. Cty No. 133 (925) 229-5460 Date (Fecha): December 18, 2017 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) S. Kricken, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 021273 75564 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018.

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cades and return to a country torn apart by violence and poverty. “We knew we weren’t going to get mercy from this administration, and we’ve been preparing, but it still hurts,” Vanessa said. “We are not welcome in our home anymore. We know we don’t have a country that is expecting us – that can hold us.” Vanessa’s work advocating for TPS has led her all over the Bay Area and as far as Washington D.C. through groups such as Alianza Americas and other committees. Organizations have sought her out to speak during forums and on the radio. The family has also recently appeared on NPR and Buzzfeed. “She speaks well, and people listen to what she has to say,” said Enrique. “In all of this, we’re asking ourselves, ‘What is the next step?’ We need to talk to lawyers and see what our options are.” Nielson’s Jan. 8 statement noted her reasons for ending TPS. The following is a passage from her statement: “Following the 2001 earthquake, El Salvador received a significant amount of international aid to assist in its recovery efforts, including millions of dollars dedicated to emergency and long-term assistance … The substantial disruption of living conditions caused by the earthquake no longer exist (sic).” While the 2001 earthquake initially sent Enrique and Vanessa and people like them in search of sanctuary, the volatile climate of gang activity, violence and human trafficking has kept the DHS under previous U.S. administrations from returning refugees. “The 200,000 Salvadoran TPS holders does not account for their 195,000 citizen children,” Vanessa said. “There is currently a travel advisory from the

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government, warning Americans not to travel to El Salvador. You want to send 195,000 kids – your own people – to a place where you’ve said is too dangerous for Americans to travel?” On the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the warning, last updated February 2017, is as follows: “The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to El Salvador due to the high rates of crime and violence. El Salvador has one of the highest homicide levels in the world and crimes such as extortion, assault and robbery are common.” For the Velascos, the thought of bringing their American children into a world of violence after living in the safety of Brentwood is horrifying. “With our 12-year-old daughter, Dayana, if somebody sees her from a gang, they can ask for her,” Vanessa said. “They can ask for your kids, and they can have them. We would have to keep her inside to keep her hidden and safe.” In response to Nielsen’s announcement Monday, many have declared outrage. Alianza Americas Executive Director Oscar Chacon issued his own statement. “The United States has yet again turned its back on its promise to provide refuge for those who face violence and persecution in their home countries,” wrote Chacon, Jan. 8. “Today, in one of her first acts as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Nielsen has told 200,000 of our friends, neighbors and colleagues – people who sought safety in the United States and have had full permission to build lives here for nearly 17 years – that they have 18 months to

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The end of the Temporary Protected Status program for Salvadorans may force the breakup of an East County family. The Velascos are seen here from left: Arianna, Vanessa, Enrique, Dayana and Andres. pack their bags and return to El Salvador, a country that is plagued by the highest homicide rate in Latin America, a 95 percent impunity rate and escalating humanrights abuses.” While the Velascos will still fight to gain support for bills such as the one drafted by senators Diane Feinstein, Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen that call for a pathway to residency for TPS holders, the family is also preparing for the worst. Their oldest child, Arianna, 17, an employee of The Press, will live with neighbors in Brentwood and hopes to attend U.C. Berkeley should her parents and siblings leave. “If nothing happens before then, we will have to leave September 2019,” Vanessa said. Tears welled in Arianna’s eyes when she heard her mother share the eviction

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Townsend can bring to the district are substantial,” said board member Joel Bryant. “It’s going to be a benefit to everyone who lives in the district and the district itself.”   Helmick said the idea to seek help from a legislative advocacy firm grew out of discussions with legal counsel and other agency officials.    The firm was selected out of seven agencies that answered the district’s October request for proposals. The district’s legislative services ad hoc subcommittee – comprised of board members Susan Morgan, Joy Benson and Bryant – reviewed respondents, and the trio later interviewed the top two.    Helmick said the agency’s representation at the local, state and federal level stood out as did the energy and internal competitiveness of company leaders.   “This firm was by far, hands-down, above and beyond all of them,” Morgan said.    Hal Bray, co-chair of the East County Voters for Equal Pro-

date. “That’s just before my birthday,” she said. With tears brimming in her own eyes, Vanessa held her daughter’s hand. “Right now is not a time to break,” Vanessa said. “We have to have clear thoughts and figure out how to proceed. We can’t panic and go into the shadows – that’s what they want. We have to fight.” To view the travel advisory, visit https://goo.gl/6Mk7Fi. To view Nielson’s full statement, visit https://goo. gl/1gNpWp. To view Chacon’s full statement, visit www.alianzaamericas. org/8099. To view Feinstein’s full statement, visit https://goo.gl/nWmbif. To comment, visit www.thepress.net To view video and photos, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia

tection group that has proposed its own fire-funding fix, agrees that hiring the firm is a good move for the district.   “This is the right path to be on,” he said. “We have strongly advocated the fire district lobby the legislature and have talked with various legislators ourselves during the past year. We think Townsend has an excellent record and believe they are amenable to working with the community, in addition to the district. We look forward to working with them to arrive at solutions that benefit everyone, the district, its employees and the community without new or increased taxes.”  Helmick said the district also plans to hire a strategic planning firm in the future to help the district build a comprehensive road map for the future.   “When we have district staff, the strategic planning firm and the legislative firm working collectively with the community, I believe that we will be able to identify realistic, measurable pathways for a solution to our problem,” Helmick said. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Friday, Jan. 12 Crab Feed

The Brentwood Men’s club will hold its 50th annual men’s only crab feed at the Veteran’s Hall in Brentwood, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person, which includes food and beverages. For more information, call Mike at 925-683-3480 or Joe at 925-354-8081.

Saturday, Jan. 13 Free Food Pantry

The Dwelling Place Church will hold a free food pantry, starting at 11 a.m., at 90 Village Drive, Brentwood. Food, clothing and shoes will be distributed for those in need. For more information, visit www.thedwelling-place.org.

Clothing Drive Fundraiser

Liberty High School’s Parents of Playmakers will host a clothing-drive fundraiser, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Liberty High School, 850 Second St, on Jan. 13 and 20. Bring your gently used items such as clothes, shoes, hats and more. For more information, contact Patty Schneider at 925-216-0851.

Crab Feed

The Liberty Lions Band Boosters will hold its sixth annual crab feed, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Civic Center. Tickets are $50 if bought in advance and $60 at the door. They can be bought at https://llbb.ticketsprice.com/crabfeed. For more information, call 925-392-5992 or visit LLBBcrabfeed@gmail.com.

Preschool Information Fair

The MOMS Club of Brentwood will meet at the Shadows Lakes Golf Course Banquet Hall, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about preschools in Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley. For more information, email momsclub94513@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 No-Cost Administration Training Program The Opportunity Junction will hold application sessions at 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, at 10 a.m. The application session is for 12 weeks of full-time training and assistance in finding a career in an office environment. For more information, call Shannel at 925-776-1133.

Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsal dates every Tuesday, from Jan. 16 to May 15, in the Liberty Adult Education multipurpose room. There are no auditions, reading music is not required but singers must be able to match the pitch. For more information, call 925-6342565 and to register visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Friday, Jan. 19 Fire Pit Fridays

Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen will host a Fire Pit Friday, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Tess’s Community Farm Kitchen, 8091 Balfour Road, Brentwood. There will be live music and refreshments. It is encouraged to preorder food such as s’mores for $5, Enchilada pie dinner for $10 and a child’s dinner for $7. For more information, call Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen at 800-800-5734 or visit www.communityfarmkitchen.com.

Crab Feed in the Vineyards

Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Winery will hold a crab feed, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The price is $55 per person for nonmembers and $50 for members for a max of 2 tickets. For more information, visit www.goo.gl/LSGUpq.

Delta Gallery Presents New Exhibit

The Delta gallery will present a new exhibit, from Jan. 19 until the end of March, at the Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road. The exhibit will showcase works by several new artists. For more information, call 925-516-5935 or visit www. deltagallery.com.

Saturday, Jan. 20 Quota Art and Music Awards

The California Theatre will host the Quota Art and Music Awards on , from 8 to 10 p.m., at the California Theatre. There will be awards given to artists who have contributed greatly in the art, fashion, design, and music, in the community. For more information, visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Seminar

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will be havng an informative seminar regarding the advances of Alzheimer’s and dementia, at the IHM church, 500 Fairview Avenue, from 1 to 4 p.m. For reservations, contact Vic Mazmanian at 855-226-0281 or email vmazmanian@silverado. com. For more information, call Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706.

Clothing, Gear Swap

BeginAgains 4 Kids will host an East County clothing and gear swap, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., at 8157 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C. Rain or shine, the swap will allow parents to trade children’s clothing and gear. The cost is $5 at the door and items to swap. For more information, visit www. beginagains4kids.com/contact.

Friday, Jan. 26 “Shrek The Musical Jr.”

The California Theatre will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” on Jan. 26 and 27, starting at 8 p.m., at the California Theatre. Tickets are $20 to $25. For more information, visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events.

Saturday, Jan. 27 Prom Palooza

The Heritage High School traditional cheer team presents Prom Palooza, featuring the J. James Bridal Prom 2018 Fashion Show, at Heritage High School, starting at 1 p.m. There will be prom gowns, hair and makeup salons, flower vendors, catering and much more. Tickets are $10 at presale and can be purchased at J. James Bridal in Brentwood or from a Heritage High School cheerleader. The cost is $15 at the door. For more information, contact Michele at 925-597-1545.

Bootleggers Ball

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Bootleggers Ball, starting at 6 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. Dress is 1920s period or formal attire. It is $85 per person to attend. For more information, visit www.discoverybaychamber.org or call 925-240-4144.

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Saturday, Feb. 3 Gala Reception

The Delta Gallery will have a gala reception, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road. Come meet the artists and tour the gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Monday, Feb. 5 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, at noon. Guest speaker, Larry D. Wirick will provide an overview on the changes to the 2017-2018 state and federal income tax. For more information, contact Dorothy J. Wilson at 510-310-5506.

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The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class, Mondays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Liberty Adult Education Center. The class is for permanent residents who

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Basic Computer Skills for ESL Students

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have Basic Computer Skills classes for English as a second language (ESL) students, Mondays and Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class will help ESL students that would like to improve their basic knowledge of computers. For more information, contact Liberty Adult Education at 925-634-2565.

Spring 2018 Flag Football

The California Football academy is accepting registration for the spring flag football leugue. The season is from March to June, from ages 4 to 15. Register online at californiafootballacademy.com. For more information, call 925-625-2222.

Hula Classes in Brentwood

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

Delta Gallery Art Classes

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

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

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

Microsoft Office Suite Classes

Liberty Adult Education will offer classes to help students understand the suite in applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. The classes will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center starting Jan. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. The cost is $125 plus textbook and flashdrive. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Bookkeeping, Accounting Classes

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have bookkeeping and accounting classes that will teach students how to deal with chart of accounts, assets, liabilities and equity accounts. The classes will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center starting Jan. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays. The cost is $125 plus textbook and access cards for Online Workbook and Automated Accounting. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

QuickBooks Classes

The Liberty Adult Education Center will offer QuickBooks classes that will show students how to manage and inventory, work with balance sheets, payroll and sales tax. The classes will be offered at the Liberty Adult Education Center starting Jan. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays. The cost is $125 plus textbook and flashdrive. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565 or visit www. libertyadulted.org.

Square Dancing

The Delta Squares will hold weekly dance classes, starting Jan. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, at Laurel Elementary School, 1141 Laurel Road, Oakley. The class is for anyone who wants to learn modern square dancing. For more information, call 925-217-2255 or visit www.DeltaSquares.com.

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Instructor Ari Kann during a session at I Love Kickboxing in Brentwood. The kickboxing studio teaches the fundamentals of the sport without sparring. technique and form, and the group has fun learning roundhouse kicks, upper cuts and other kickboxing moves.” According to Ari Kann, I Love Kickboxing manager, there are many benefits to bag work. “This is truly a full-body workout where nothing gets neglected,” said Kann. “The bag rounds combine cardio and weights and the variety in the bag rounds prevents the body from plateauing.” Hitting the bag is also a form of resistance training. “Having the body learn to absorb the impact of the punches is not

only incredible strength training, but it also generates muscle growth, (strengthens) soft tissue and increases bone density,” said Kann. After bag work, the group works on partner drills to burn more calories and practice the techniques they learned. The class ends with conditioning and stretching. “At the end of each class everyone feels a great sense of accomplishment,” said Johnson. see Kick-start page 8B

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Ugly Duckling This concept was introduced in 1998 and relates to the observation that nevi, or moles, on the body tend to look like one another – much like all the ducklings in a flock will resemble one another. However, a mole that is unlike the other, or an “ugly duckling,” may indicate the presence of melanoma. An outlier, or a mole that doesn’t fit an individual’s usual pattern, should raise a red flag. The outlier may be darker than surrounding moles or it may be smaller.

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