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January 31, 2020

BUSD Teacher Negotiations

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

East County has long been known as a jobs desert.

But with a couple flicks of a shovel this week, a new oasis was launched in Oakley.

Alongside East County officials, Missouri-based NorthPoint Development broke ground on a massive job-generating light-industrial complex at the former DuPont chemical manufacturing facility site on Bridgehead Road.

“Every day, thousands of Oakley residents get in their cars and head west on Highway 4 toward their jobs in the far corners of Contra Costa County,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick. “For 20 years, the City of Oakley has looked at this site as a job magnet, hoping to address the critical job-housing imbalance.”

NorthPoint Development intends to construct five buildings (2 million square feet of space) for light industrial, warehousing, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment and light manufacturing on a portion of the see Project page 22

Contract talks between the Brentwood school district, teachers union continue. Page 4

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Members of the Oakley City Council break ground Tuesday on the former DuPont chemical manufacturing facility site on Bridgehead Road. The property is being revitalized as a light-industrial complex.

Community continues to rally for paralyzed Brentwood girl still hospitalized. Page 6

Developer aims to restore historic hotel Heritage

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Sitting oddly out of place among the arid rolling hills of rural East Contra Costa County, the Byron Hot Springs Hotel now offers only the vaguest hints of its former glory, but a Bay Area developer is determined to breathe new life into this once-stunning building.

Last year, Robert Cort purchased a 300-acre lot in Byron that includes the hotel. Working with Lance Crannell of the Brentwoodbased firm SDG Architects, Cort submitted a preapplication review to county officials in December that proposes restoration of the hotel and the creation of new amenities.

“I figured I could do a brewery or a winery with a restaurant, kind of a farm-to-table restaurant, some

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event space and a little German beer garden – something not super small but small scale,” Cort said. “I want to do something really nice there with a good chef that would make really good food for not a lot of money, good beer and then maybe some event space for weddings out there. I want to utilize the building that’s existing there – just fix it up. It’s about to fall down. It’s crumbling, literally crumbling.”

The task faced by Cort is considerable. Time, vandals and general neglect have taken a heavy toll on the four-story hotel that dates to 1914. Referred to as “hotel three” after two previous hotels burned to the ground, it is the only building on the grounds that, according to Cort, once featured more than 20 see Hotel page 22

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Basketball star Abby Muse honored for scoring 1,000 points in high school career. Page 14

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Robert Cort is the new owner of the Byron Hot Springs Hotel and surrounding property. Court has plans to restore the hotel and build a restaurant and possible event center.

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“We’re honored to receive these awards,” said Chad Davisson, ISD general manager. “I’m incredibly proud of our staff and the work they do every day to protect our community and our environment.”

The District previously received the CWEA Plant of the Year award from the SFBS and the Plant Overall: Plant of the Year award from the CWEA (state) in 2017. The District was also previously recognized at the regional level for the Collection System of the Year.

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Ironhouse Sanitary District staff attended the California Water Environment Association San Francisco Bay Sections annual awards banquet in Alamo Friday, Jan. 24. The District received six awards at the event including Collections System of the Year. (small category), Supervisor of the Year (Collections Superintendent Louis Solana), Collections Person of the Year (Ian

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BUSD district negotiating teacher salaries

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

In the midst of ongoing teacher salary negotiations, the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) is taking another hard look at its budget as teachers request a 9% salary increase and additional support for classrooms.

With the end of 2019 also came the end of the most recent contract settled in 2017, which gave teachers a 1.5% increase for 2016 to 2017, 0% for 2017, and 1% for 2018 to 2019. At the current 2020 negotiation table, the Brentwood Teachers Association (BTA) hopes to gain the 9% increase, along with securing high-quality educators and smaller class sizes.

“Parents feel better connected to students’ learning when class sizes are effectively managed,” said Abbey Wheeler, BUSD teacher and union representative. “Caps on class sizes guarantee more teacher-student engagement. These class-size ratios must be based upon each individual class and not in a district-wide average. These class-size caps are also very important in band and PE programs. We’d love to see more support in (transitional kindergarten) classrooms.”

Dr. Dana Eaton, BUSD superintendent, said the district at present has offered an increase of 2.25%, but any changes to class size would ultimately impact the budget. And he cites inadequate funding from the state as the barrier to meeting the re-

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Teachers from the Brentwood Union School District picketed this week in front of the district office as contract negotiations continue. The teachers association is asking for a 9% salary increase and additional classroom support. quests of the union –– BUSD is one of the lowest-funded districts in California (576 out of 632); special education expenses have increased by $5.5 million over the past three years; and legislation requires $2.5 million additional dollars in annual BUSD expenses by 2021/22 as part of the state effort to reduce the pension deficit.

“Being the lowest funded district in the

county, the only way we have been able to have competitive compensation is due to the fact that we spend 90.3% of our unrestricted money on salaries and benefits,” Eaton said. “This is significantly higher than any neighboring district with the next closest being 87.4%. We absolutely believe that our amazing teachers and staff deserve to be at the top of every column … This is a state

revenue issue not a prioritization issue.”

In recent years, school budget cuts at a state level have significantly impacted school districts. To balance the books, Eaton further stated the district has cut positions and spending on programs for a total of $4.6 million in reductions over the last three years; it’s also spent its reserve down to half the state average for a district of its size.

“Our teachers have a right to be frustrated,” he said. “The pay that they’re getting hasn’t kept up with the cost of living … we are trying our best to make sure that our teachers are as well taken care of as best we can, but we also have to pass a budget that doesn’t force us to cut millions of dollars more.”

But BTA officials are skeptical about the budget woes and distributed material pointing out underestimated income in the district budget.

“In summary, of the $12 million received, BTA uncovered that $7.3 million could have been bargained, but instead was spent with 0% teacher voice … We feel the way the budget has been presented is very confusing,” said Wheeler. “We were told we were in a budget crisis for the last three years, but the district received millions in extra funding. How can we be in a crisis if they are receiving more money than anticipated and are benefiting from a quickly growing increase in students?” see District page 17

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Brentwood Library manager moves on

by Jordyn Toscano Correspondent

After nearly a decade as the public face of the Brentwood Library, Liz Fuller, senior community library manager, is ready for her next challenge.

Fuller recently accepted a position as library services manager in Martinez. Her new job requires her to oversee all volunteer services; the adult literacy program, entitled Project Second Chance; and all planning for adult, teen and children’s county-wide library events.

“It’s a new position that the library created that’s a step between the senior community manager, which I am now, and a deputy. So it’s a new middle layer there,” said Fuller. “I think this new job will set up some challenges for me. I’m excited.”

Fuller’s last day in Brentwood will be Friday, Jan. 31, but she will still be available as a support system for the following one to two months as officials search for a candidate to fill her position.

She became involved at the Brentwood Library as a senior community library manager in 2011, organizing community events and working with her staff to keep everything running smoothly.

“I think as any manager of a library, that’s part of your role –– to work with the groups that support the library,” said Fuller. “So I go to the Foundation and Friends of the (Brentwood) Library meetings, I ask for stuff if we need supplies ... I try to be as involved with the community as possible.”

With more than 28 years of experience as a library professional, Fuller’s impact ripples through the community.

“Liz has always shown her leadership to be at places that matter for the library,” said William Harms, Friends of the Brentwood Library member. “I feel Liz is very supportive of the work of volunteers in the library. Her support makes it feel

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Liz Fuller, senior community library manager, is leaving her longtime position at the Brentwood Library for a new role at the Martinez Library. like volunteering for the Friends and the Foundation is a worthwhile thing for me to do.”

While community members are sad to see Fuller go, they are appreciative of the work she has put in to the community over these past nine years and excited to see her future successes as a library services manager in Martinez.

“Liz is always very supportive and involved in the community. She goes to all of the activities, is a very hard worker and always wants what’s best for her staff and

am very appreciative for what’s she’s done for the community.”

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Community rallies to support paralyzed Brentwood youth

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Even though 10-year-old Samantha Winters has spent the last two months in the hospital, paralyzed from the waist down, she stands by her conviction — she’s going through this for a reason.

Rewind to November, and the only inkling that something was wrong with Samantha was her report of mild back pain.

Her mother, Tisha Winters, suspected she might be coming down with a common cold. Her older sisters, Michaela and Aubrey, said they overhead Samantha complain again of back pain again and also that her hand felt strange while at a routine dental cleaning. They realized things were serious when she couldn’t get out of the waiting-room chair and one of her legs dragged when she tried to move it.

“The hygienist said, ‘I think you need to take her to the ER,’ and by the time they got to Sutter (Hospital), her entire leg was numb,” said her aunt, Christy Pease.

While at Sutter, the paralysis began to spread and Samantha was rushed by ambulance to Children’s Hospital Oak-

land, where she was originally diagnosed with transverse myelitis and later acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a neurological disease that spiked in the number of cases in 2014 and is currently on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) watch list.

Cases have mostly been found in children, with symptoms compared to that of polio, leaving some dependent upon intubaters to breathe. However, AFM patients have tested negative for poliovirus. In its ongoing investigation, the CDC indicates it is gathering data, monitoring and confirming cases, exploring treatment options, testing specimen, consulting with experts and educating health care providers and the public.

The compiled evidence supports the role of viruses, including enteroviruses, in AFM. Aside from regular hand-washing and disinfecting, there is no medical prevention to avoid this disease. At this time, there is no specific treatment either.

“In Samantha’s case, she tested positive for rhinovirus (the common cold), but instead of making her sick, the virus see Paralyzed page 7

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Samantha Winters, 10, is recovering from a rare neurological disease. Doctors say her prognosis is good, but that she will likely come home from the hospital in a wheelchair. The community has reached out to support the family in a number of ways, including the formation of a GoFundMe account to help with medical bills.

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Samantha’s parents, Tisha and Sam, have been living at the hospital since she was admitted, and Pease has stepped in to organize meal trains and provide care to her other nieces and nephew. She also set up a GoFundMe page for the Winters, as they prepare their home for wheelchair access and contend with medical expenses, but Samantha’s main needs are regular access to physical, occupational and speech therapy, as that will be her only route to recovery.

“I just wish there was a way we could test children before they’re just sent home,” Tisha said. “I’m in a support group with other parents with affected children, and we’ve recently had six new families join. Every year, it’s getting worse and worse.”

During this time, the entire family has relied upon their faith to get them through, and seeing Samantha’s own strength made them strong in turn.

“I know that (Samantha’s) a strong person and she has the right mindset,” said her oldest sister, Michaela. “So even though it’s sad and she’s upset about it sometimes, she has a really positive outlook on all the progress that she’s made.

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Tisha shared her pain of witnessing the disease’s impact.

“It was really hard because of the unknown of what was happening to my kid, but we are believers,” said Tisha, whose husband, Sam, is the pastor of City of Hope. “The Lord has given me peace that my daughter is going to be okay – and there are days that that’s the only thing that holds me together. Samantha has held onto her faith, and whether it’s to spread the word or to help someone in the future, she said, ‘I’m going through this for a reason.’”

To contribute to the Winters’ GoFundMe page, visit https://bit.ly/36ql7Sr. To learn more about AFM, visit www. cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis/index.html.

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Rafael G. Gonzales

Sept. 21, 1943 – Dec. 23, 2019 Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Rafael passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 23 in Antioch.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Francisca Juarez, and daughter, Mary Lou Dessus of Texas. Rafael is survived by his wife, Teresa, of 45 years; daughter, Genoveva; two granddaughters, Desiree Davenport and Veronica Dessus of Texas; three great-granddaughters; sister, Margaret Munoz of Stockton; and various nephews and nieces.

A lifelong resident of Brentwood and graduate of Liberty High School, Rafael served in the U.S. Army as an aircraft mechanic from 1965 to 1967, during which time he traveled the world. He retired from John Burton Machine shop in 2003 after 33 fulfilling years.

Rafael spent his last years enjoying the fruits of his labor on “the ranch,” growing tomatoes and riding around on his tractor. He loved to chit-chat with his neighbors, friends and family. With one story after another, he would make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat. Rafael was very knowledgeable and always willing to help anyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace, Papa. Until we meet again … beyond the sunset.

Nathaniel Perez is a former 2019 graduate of Liberty High School. After his high school career, he decided to go through 13 weeks of recruit training at Marine Corp Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California.

He graduated from MCRD on Jan. 17, 2020, with the rank of private, from Third Training Battalion, Kilo Company, Platoon 3235. He will soon go on to his next stage of training as an active duty member. He and his family thank his primary recruiter, Sgt. T. Larkins with the Brentwood recruiting center for helping guide Nathaniel with his decision.

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Marlys Diane Carlisle

May 23, 1932 – Jan. 14, 2020 Marlys Carlisle passed away on Jan. 14, 2020, at the age of 87.

Marlys was born May 23, 1932, to Helen and Clay Sidener of Orland, California. She attended local schools and graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1950. She attended CSU Chico and earned a degree in education and obtained a general elementary training credential. She then found a job teaching kindergarten in Brentwood, where she taught until her retirement.

She met and married John Carlisle of Brentwood. They had many cherished and loving memories through the years. She loved her family and friends, her cats and dogs, and gardening. She will be missed by all.

Per her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Delta Informal Gardeners.

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BRENTWOOD Jan. 10, 3:37 p.m. Authorities received a report of a grab-and-run from a business on Sand Creek Road. The reporting person said almost $1,000 worth of items were taken by one man and one woman. The couple left in a black Hyundai Sonata with a broken headlight.

Jan. 10, 3:49 p.m. A woman called to report that her son hit her in the head.

Jan. 12, 12:22 a.m. A verbal dispute occurred on Oak Street.

Jan. 12, 3:01 p.m. A person called to report that a black Lincoln Navigator was parked at a stop sign on Century Oaks Drive and had flat tires. The reporting person insisted the vehicle was suspicious due to its out-ofstate license plates and flat tires.

Jan. 12, 3:14 p.m. A subject ran out of a store on Brentwood Boulevard with a handful of boots.

Jan. 12, 5:14 p.m. Three subjects left a store on Lone Tree Way with stolen items.

Jan. 12, 5:35 p.m. A person called to report that an adult male, who was in his 50s and wearing dark clothing, was camping in front of the reporting person’s job site. This was a recurring issue.

Jan. 12, 6:47 p.m. An accident was reported near the intersection of O’Hara Avenue and Atherton Boulevard when a vehicle drove into a power pole.

Jan. 12, 10:29 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Minnesota Avenue.

Jan. 13, 7:50 a.m. A hit-and-run incident with no injuries occurred on Minnesota Avenue when a person was rear-ended and the responsible vehicle left the scene.

Jan. 13, 9:09 a.m. A woman called from Tarragon Drive to report she was the victim of online fraud.

Jan. 13, 11:45 a.m. A physical fight was reported on Second Street.

Jan. 13, 1:37 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries occurred on Lone Tree Way. Jan. 13, 2:07 p.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported on Bristol Court.

Jan. 13, 2:45 p.m. Officer-initiated activity was reported on Pebble Beach Drive.

Jan. 13, 4:01 p.m. A man called from Mildred Court to file a report of fraud.

Jan. 13, 5:28 p.m. A person called to report petty theft on Brentwood Boulevard. The reporting person said a man took $900 worth of merchandise and left in a white van with a broken rear window, driving toward downtown.

Jan. 13, 7:13 p.m. A missing adult was reported on Poppy Drive.

Jan. 13, 7:45 p.m. Authorities received a report of a man in a red jacket harassing patrons. This report came from Oak Street.

Jan. 14, 12:25 a.m. A verbal dispute occurred between a man and his parents on Bellmeade Way. Jan. 14, 12:47 a.m. Burglary from a vehicle

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A shooting on Main Street and Hill Avenue in Oakley Thursday, Jan. 23, left one male victim with a gunshot wound to his face. According to Chief Christensen of the Oakley Police Department, the shooter left the scene in a vehicle heading down Main Street toward Brentwood and remains at large. A description of the suspect has not been provided at this time, but a description of the vehicle was given to the Brentwood Police Department. The injured man was air-lifted to a local trauma center with what is being called a non-life threatening injury. As a precaution, Gehringer Elementary School was placed on lockdown, but the lockdown was later lifted and parents were able to pick up their children from the school on the day of the shooting. This is a developing story. Updates will be made as more information becomes available. was reported on Foothill Drive.

Jan. 14, 2:27 a.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard when a vehicle drove into a building. The reporting person said there were no injuries involved.

Jan. 14, 8:06 a.m. A missing adult patient was reported on Blumen Avenue.

Jan. 14, 11:57 a.m. A person called to report finding helmets and sports equipment in a field near Old Sand Creek Road and Heidorn Ranch Road.

Jan. 14, 1:23 p.m. A man called authorities to report his son was receiving death threats via snapchat and text.

Jan. 14, 1:27 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Sand Creek Road.

Jan. 14, 3:20 p.m. A person called to report a hit-and-run incident with no injuries. The person said their car was rear-ended near Balfour Road and East Country Club Drive.

The other vehicle was a light blue SUV, and the driver left the scene.

Jan. 14, 3:33 p.m. A woman called to report that she cut off a brown Porsche Cayenne near Essex and Valley Green Drives. She said the Porsche proceeded to follow her.

Jan. 14, 5:14 p.m. A woman called to report a violation of a restraining order.

Jan. 14, 5:51 p.m. Assault was reported on Minnesota Avenue.

Jan. 14, 6:17 p.m. Burglary from a vehicle was reported on Sand Creek Road. A red Ford Escape had a broken window and missing items. The reporting person said

they saw the responsible subject.

Jan. 14, 8:36 p.m. A woman called to report that her car’s window was smashed, and her purse taken from her car while it was parked on Birch Street.

OAKLEY Jan. 12, 12:30 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the O’Hara Park parking lot.

Jan. 12, 1:58 a.m. Authorities received a report of a disturbance of the peace on the 30 block of Grand Canyon Circle.

Jan. 12, 6:26 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Koda Dog Park.

Jan. 12, 8:09 a.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported near Third and Home streets.

Jan. 12, 9:20 a.m. A domestic disturbance of the peace was reported on the 500 block of Mockingbird Lane.

Jan. 12, 9:43 a.m. A violation of a restraining order was reported on the 1800 block of Teresa Lane.

Jan. 12, 12:01 p.m. A moving violation was reported at Shell Station.

Jan. 12, 12:22 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 4800 block of Chablis Court.

Jan. 12, 1:52 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported at Lucky Supermarket.

Jan. 12, 3:51 p.m. A service to a citizen was performed at the Oakley Police Department.

Jan. 12, 5:05 p.m. A false alarm was reported at Freedom High School.

Jan. 12, 5:06 p.m. A DUI misdemeanor was reported near Camelia Court and Gardenia Avenue.

Jan. 12, 8:28 p.m. A suspicious person was stopped at Raley’s.

Jan. 12, 10:38 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 700 bock of Woodmeadow Place.

Jan. 13, 6:34 a.m. A patrol request was made at Crockett Park.

Jan. 13, 7:29 a.m. A security check was made on the 3900 block of Creekside Way. Jan. 13, 7:44 a.m. A patrol request was made at Vintage Elementary School.

Jan. 13, 8:00 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported from an unknown location.

Jan. 13, 8:02 a.m. Reckless driving was reported at the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road.

Jan. 13, 9:27 a.m. Property damage was reported near Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue.

Jan. 13, 10:05 a.m. A fight was reported on the 200 block of Second Street.

Jan. 13, 12:20 p.m. A vehicle was towed from the 4700 block of Carrington Drive.

Jan. 13, 12:40 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on O’Hara Avenue, near West Ruby Street.

Jan. 13, 3:52 p.m. Lost property was reported at Chase Bank.

Jan. 13, 3:53 p.m. Threats were reported at Vintage Elementary School.

Jan. 13, 7:27 p.m. A loud noise was reported on the 4000 block of Meadows Lane.

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by Noor Harb Masks. One more detail than the other. We walk past one another with a faux concrete smile engraved in the masks we hide behind.

Underneath, a tear slips their eye, but no one will ever know what’s going on inside. We wear these masks that hide our everyday struggles, insecurities and heartache.

We wear these masks so often that we forget that we’re allowed to

take them off when we are alone.

Every day, we add to the beauty of our masks, hoping our presence will be wowed. We only see what people allow us to see, so why do we compare our behind-the-scenes to somebody’s movie?

Why do we live in fear to show that we also struggle?

How do we know our true selves if all we wear our masks? All these questions, but no answers. I guess ignorance is bliss.

Las máscaras que usamos

by Noor Harb Máscaras. Un detalle más que el otro. Nos cruzamos uno al otro con una falsa sonrisa que grabamos en concreto en las máscaras detrás de las cuales nos escondemos.

De tras, una lágrima se desliza por su ojo, pero nadie sabrá lo que está sucediendo. Llevamos estas máscaras que ocultan nuestras luchas, inseguridades y angustias cotidianas.

Usamos estas máscaras con tanta frecuencia que olvidamos que podemos

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Todos los días, agregamos a la belleza de nuestras máscaras, esperando que nuestra presencia se sorprendente.

Solo vemos lo que la gente nos permite ver, entonces, ¿por qué comparamos nuestro detrás de escena con la película de alguien? ¿Por qué vivimos con miedo de demostrar que también luchamos? ¿Cómo sabemos nuestro verdadero ser si todos usamos nuestras máscaras?

Tantas preguntas, pero no ahí respuestas.

Supongo que la ignorancia es felicidad.

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Youth Expression Project (YEP) writers, from left, Noor Harb, Selena Uribe, Crecia Cristal Amaral, Michael Collins and teacher Charleen Earley pose with the 16-page, full-color magazine they produced called The Blind Side. The Jan. 24 event showcased the work of 36 artists, photographers and writers and was attended by 150 people. The art and photography will be on display at the Delta Gallery until Feb. 24.

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“Untitled” by Kirti Ladhar depicts how the emotional masks can hide what a person is really going through. ODAT’s Youth Expression Project student art, photos, ceramics and paintings are on display through Feb. 24 at the Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, in The Streets of Brentwood.

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A full day of girls’ basketball last weekend at Heritage High School’s Rep Your School Showcase did more than keep spectators entertained.

As shots trickled through the net during the seven-game event, proceeds were pouring into the school’s Unified Sports Special Olympics program, which brings together special- and general-education students on intermixed teams.

“I think the event was great today,” said Heritage head coach Rob Ocon, who launched the yearly event last season after watching a Special Olympics television story on ESPN. “All the coaches and fans embraced the fundraiser. We’ll keep doing it as long as people want to keep coming to play.”

The 10-plus hour fundraiser featured Heritage knocking off Bear Creek (Stockton) 67-31; Sacramento dispatching Freedom 59-39; Cardinal Newman edging Antelope 61-54; St. Mary’s defeating Carondelet 50-37; Montgomery besting Edison 52-42; and San Joaquin Memorial knocking off Modesto Christian 56-46.

But nothing could top the Heritage and Freedom unified game that showcased an unrivaled display of fun, sportsmanship and entertainment that was a win for all.

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The Rep Your School Showcase at Heritage last week tipped off with a Heritage vs. Freedom unified contest bringing together general- and special-education students on intermixed teams. The showcase was a fundraiser for Heritage’s Unified Sports Special Olympics program. ing,” Ocon said. “It exceeded my expectations for how it was going to turn out. Just seeing the kids’ reactions was worth everything we did here.”

Heritage 67, Bear Creek 51 Coming off a sluggish win over Pittsburg, the Heritage girls’ basketball team’s coaches implored the squad to get off to hot start against Bear Creek.

The message was heard loud and clear.

The Patriots jumped out to a 13-point lead halfway through the first quarter and largely never looked back in a 36-point win.

Abby Muse led all scorers with 16 points and four blocks; Amanda Muse added 13 points; and guard Julie Ramirez checked in with 7 points and five

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“Our conversation before the game was to start a little better than we did against Pittsburg, and I think they did that very well,” said Ocon.

Heritage (15-4 and 5-0 in league play) burst out to an 8-0 lead less than 2 minutes see Showcase page 15

Heritage forward honored for scoring achievement Heritage forward Abby Muse, a Boise State University commit, was recently honored for scoring her 1,000th point as a member of the Patriots’ basketball team.

The 6-foot-3 Muse, who achieved the feat during the Patriots’ 53-36 win over Canby (Oregon) on Dec. 27, was honored following Heritage’s Jan. 17 win over Freedom. Just moments before it was also announced she’s been nominated for the McDonald’s All-American game.

Muse’s varied skillset was on full display against the Falcons, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.

“It was a great night for Abby Muse; it was all about her tonight,” said Heritage head coach Rob Ocon moments after Muse was honored.

The Patriots’ star said she was proud of her accomplishment.

“It’s kind of been a whirlwind month, but I honestly didn’t find out about the whole points thing until last week when we totaled it up,” Muse said.

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Heritage forward Abby Muse was recently honored for scoring 1,000 points in her high school career.

“It was still just as exciting. I feel really proud of myself for this accomplishment.”

Muse, a top-100 recruit by ESPN, has helped her squad reach the North Coast Section championship game three

years in a row. She was named to the allBay Valley Athletic League honorable mention team in 2017, the second team in 2018 and the first team in 2019.

The Patriots are currently 14-4 and 4-0 in league play this season, well on their way to making more noise in the postseason. Beyond that, she’ll head to Boise State, where her future is bright, said Boise State head coach Gordy Presnell.

“Abby is very long and very athletic — a top-100 recruit,” he said. “She’s a shot blocker who can play multiple positions in the post area and has a really high upside.”

Muse, whose parents both played at UC Santa Barbara, attributes her strong will for her on-court success.

“I think just my determination, grit and wanting to have fun has translated onto the court,” she said.

While Muse will carry her talents onto Boise, her high school impact will be picked up by her sister, a promising 6-foot-3 freshman for the Patriots, who’s already a key contributor.

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Freedom’s Busola Ayiloge puts up a shot during the Falcons’ 59-39 loss to Sacramento during the Rep Your School Showcase at Heritage High School.

Ayiloge finished with 15 points.

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The Heritage High School girls’ basketball team poses after defeating Bear Creek 67-31 during the Rep Your School Showcase.

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into the game and never let up en route to its third straight victory.

The Patriots led by 15 after the first quarter; 17 at halftime and 30 after three quarters, all while playing without the services of injured starting guards Paige Ziemann, Milan Tuttle and Lacey Santos.

The Patriots’ bench was again stellar, with 11 of 12 players that saw action scoring. Reserve forward Ja’lani Battle and forward Ella Roberts also combined for 14 rebounds to aid in the victory.

The Patriots’ winning ways continued Tuesday in a 56-14 win over Deer Valley.

Heritage returns to the court at home

against Liberty Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento 59, Freedom 39 If the third quarter didn’t exist in the Falcons’ 20-point loss to Sacramento, the Falcons may have had a chance to pull out a victory.

But the 8 game minutes coming out of the locker room turned out to be the Freedom’s undoing.

The Dragons feasted on Freedom turnovers to go on a 15-4 third-quarter run and open an insurmountable 18-point lead.

“In the third quarter, we dribbled into every trap instead of trying to reverse the ball and move the defense around,” said

Freedom head coach Jeff Jonas. “I don’t care how good you are, it’s hard to go one on four.”

Freedom (15-6, 4-1 in league play) charged out to a 7-1 advantage and led or were within quick striking distance of the Dragons for almost the entire first half, before Sacramento closed the final 1:25 of the second quarter on a 5-0 run to open an 8-point halftime advantage that was a sign of things to come in the third quarter.

Sacramento scored 9 of the first 11 third-quarter points, most off turnovers, to open up a 14-point lead with about 2 minutes left in the quarter to jump start the win.

The Falcons cleaned up their play and execution on offense in the fourth, but the Dragons lead proved too large.

Sacramento guard Heaven SamayoaMathis scored 21 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, to lead Sacramento, and fellow guard Senia Moore added 12 in the victory.

Freedom’s Busola Ayiloge scored 15 to lead Freedom.

The Falcons bounced back with a 6633 win over Antioch on Tuesday.

Freedom travels to Pittsburg on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.

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The special honor, given to cheerleaders who have exemplified showmanship, poise, leadership and strong personal values, materializes during summer camp, when National Cheerleaders Association staff nominates cheerleaders to try out for the prestigious All-American team, which affords members the opportunity to perform at world events.

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Eaton addressed the figures, noting $3.8 million was not BUSD money but an accounting mandate from the state that requires school districts to show pension payments on the balance sheet as both revenue and then an expense, meaning that $3.8 million is money the district never receives. Eaton wrote that $1.8 million was due to new student enrollment within the district –– recognized in the December interim budget and resulted in fewer cuts that year –– with the remaining funds coming from one-time money, lottery, local donations, Medi-cal and restricted funds. He said the $7.3 million mentioned by the BTA was part of the state-mandated expenditures.

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Editor: Regarding the 20’x 57’ modernistic stainless steel sculpture by artist Seth Palmiter, I read that some people do not like the artwork and others take issue with the location at Balfour and Route 4.

Some think art should say something or represent Brentwood. Yes, art is in the eye of the beholder, but why would anyone want to demand a limit to what other people behold? The dissenters are a tiny bit of our hundreds of citizens.

I live in the Summerset senior community near Balfour and the golf course. To me, the proposed site is ideal.

The language of art is an independent expression of the mind. Art is in the heart and soul of our culture. It is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations and ways of expression, including music, literature, film, sculpture and paintings.

Brentwood is a robust community of historic places in the visual, performing and literary arts, all of which qualifies as public art. The City of Brentwood limits public arts to that of sculpture.

The fine arts have been an essential part of my life. I have been an active performing, visual and literary artist. Art influences society by changing opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across space and time. Research has shown art affects the fundamental sense of self. Art also has utilitarian influences on society.

The Palmiter sculpture is an example of modern art. It is reminiscent of Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder and so many others.

I sense there is a small cadre of people that do not want Brentwood to be the great 21st century place it is — they just want to stay in the past of the Brentwood of the 1940.

Jack Gaughan Brentwood

Editor: Why the two together?

I was called up for jury duty, and here is what happens. They pick 16 people to start the jury pool, then 16 more jurors to replace any of the first 16 that get excused. I was in the second group.

We all sat in court and listened to the judge. At this time, he talked to the first 16 jurors. First, he talked about bias — good or bad. When you’re listening to witnesses, you have put your bias aside and listen with an open mind. Next, he talked about the right to remain silent. Do not think the defendant is guilty, because that is their right.

Now, the most important is ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ He went as far as to asking a juror if the defendant was innocent or guilty. She said she did not know, because she had not heard from any of the witnesses.

The judge said, “Wrong. The defendant is innocent until you hear all (the) facts. They cannot be found guilty until you go into the jury room and find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Reasonable in this case has to be at (least) 85 percent and higher they are guilty.

I wasn’t one of the jurors, which I was sorry I wasn’t selected. I did come away from this with a better understanding.

So now we come to impeachment.

We know the Democrats in Congress dislike the president, and they are bias the wrong way. They found him guilty before they heard any evidence. And when they did, it was hearsay or opinions. Second, he has the right to remain silent. The Democrats said if he wasn’t guilty, he wouldn’t remain silent. Then they say he has to prove he is innocent. That is not how it works. You have to prove he is guilty.

Pelosi stated it’s not a question of proof; it’s what allegations that have been made and are subject to scrutiny.

So how would you like to be found guilty under these conditions? Just saying.

Gerald Marshall Brentwood

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES HEARING: To establish an amended schedule of fees related to the provision of fire prevention services.

DATE: February 12, 2020 LOCATION: City of Brentwood - City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 TIME: 6:30 PM GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (“District”) will consider an ordinance to amend its current fee schedule, set forth in Ordinance No. 2010-01, for the recovery of costs related to providing fire prevention services. The District has reviewed its existing fee schedule for fire prevention services and will consider updating the schedule to reflect the District’s current costs. Data indicating the estimated cost required to provide the fire prevention services, and other revenue sources anticipated to be used in providing the services, will be available in the District’s offices, located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513, as of January 31st, 2020. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81624 Publish Dates: January 24, 31, 2020.

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In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Road Oakley, CA 94561: C1616 Lamont Abbitt C1631 Kimberly Chill C1524 Richard Grant C1108 Tammy Griffin The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 2/13/20 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com The auction end date will be 2/13/20 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time. 1/30/20 & 2/6/20 Oakley Press No 03-0477 81673 Publish Dates: January 31, February 7, 2020.

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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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/13/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0128735-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NICKI CANNON , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/12/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1608 WILDCAT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-453-028-9 Lot 70 of Subdivision 6055, filed September 16, 1981, in Book 257 of Maps, at Page 38, Official Records of Contra Costa County.

Excepting from Lot 70 an undivided 1/2 interest in all oil, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and mineral substances below a point 500 feet below the surface of said land, together with the right to take, remove, mine, 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 any part of said land within 500 feet thereof, as reserved in the deed from Edward Joseph Duarte and Mary Magdalen Duarte, recorded August 12, 1968, in Book 5686, Page 511, Official Records, Instrument No. 58861. APN: 035-453-028-9 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 $208,369.32. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written

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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 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008606154.

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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/09/2020 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4715097 01/17/2020, 01/24/2020, 01/31/2020 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81572 Publish Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 085988-CA APN: 041-142-009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/26/2020 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/1/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0036148-00, in Book , Page , , and later modified by a Loan Modifica-

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LEGALS tion Agreement recorded on 2/8/2010 as Instrument 2010-0026146-00, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 7/14/2015 as Instrument 2015-0145401-00, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SHIRLEY A ROSS AND MICHAEL J ROSS WIFE AND HUSBAND WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 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 OUTSIDE 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2752 PLACER DR 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges

and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $759,909.15 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary 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 or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 085988CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Oakley Press No. 030477 81671 Publish Dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000111 The name of the business: C&T Financial Located at: 1001 Fitzuren Rd In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1.

Andrea Collins 2. Raushanah Turner. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raushanah Turner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2020 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires January 7, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81574 Publish dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Luis Seita, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2020 by Deputy A Aguda Expires 1/13/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81638 Publish dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2020.

the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Joseph Eldam, Manager / Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 23, 2019

by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 12/23/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81542 Publish dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

Notice for Nominees The Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors is accepting applications for one (1) vacant seat on the Board.

Applications will be accepted from January 10, 2020 through noon on February 24, 2020. The Board will interview applicants on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (at a special meeting) at the BIMID office. The qualifications of a nominee for the Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District are as follows: The Board will consider any person who is 18 years or older, a citizen, a resident of the District, a registered voter, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office. The appointee will hold the office until the District elections in November 2020.

If you are interested in being considered for appointment, please send an application to the District with your name, address, phone number, email address and a short description regarding what you consider important for the Board to know about you and your interest in being appointed. Applications may be emailed (bimid@bimid.comt), faxed (925.684.0724), mailed (PO Box 244, Bethel Island, CA 94511) or dropped off at the District office (3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island).

For further information, please contact the District office at 925-684-2210 or view www. bimid.com. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81619 Publish Dates: January 24, 31, 2020.

Code § 1720 et seq., 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 on file with the City and 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. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds.

The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents.

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

9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that 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.

10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal.

11. Bidders’ Conference. A bidders’ conference will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at the following location: Municipal Service Center Lone Tree Room, 2201 Elkins Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend a mandatory bidders’ conference may be disqualified from bidding.

12. Specific Brands. Pursuant to referenced provision(s) of Public Contract Code § 3400(c), City has found that the following specific brands are required for the following particular material(s), product(s), thing(s), or service(s), and no substitutions will be considered or accepted: Item: Required brand: Progressing Cavity Pumps (11145)Netzsch Submersible Non-Clog (11148) Flygt Circular, Center-Feed Clarifier (11231) Ovivo 13. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. This project is funded through the State Revolving Fund. As such, all bids must comply with the State Water Board’s 30-day good faith effort for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”). Additional information on the DBE requirements can be found in Appendix A and the State Water Board’s website at https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/services/ funding/DBE-Requirements.html.

City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: January 16, 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81621 Publish Dates: January 24, 31, 2020.

gency calls for significant periods of time each month; ECCFPD is unable to fight any structure fire, like a house fire, without the help of at least two fire engines and six firefighters coming from neighboring fire districts; ECCFPD provides urban response times that exceed industry standards as well as the goals set down in the Brentwood General Plan by almost 300%; ECCFPD has closed five of eight fire stations it formerly operated. of this the lives and property of residents of the City of Brentwood are at increased risk. is funded at the lowest rate in the county, according to government studies. The current funding methodology was established by the state legislature four decades ago, prior to the area’s 1,500% population growth. No provision was made to adjust the district’s funding rate in response to this dramatic increase in area population, and attempts to lobby the state legislature to correct this situation have failed.

Attempts to lobby local government agencies to voluntarily correct this underfunding have failed as well. public safety emergency situation has been documented by Contra Costa County Grand Jury Reports, county Local Agency Formation Commission Municipal Services Review reports, a multi-jurisdictional task force comprised of City Managers, multiple Fire Chiefs, firefighter union representatives, and representatives of members of the county Board of Supervisors, and fire services industry consultants. ECCFPD publicly admits it is unable to provide adequate services to the communities it serves due to lack of funding.

Brentwood Emergency Response for All Act would require the City of Brentwood to spend an additional $4,765,000 of future growth in property and sales tax revenues for additional fire protection, emergency medical, ambulance and hazardous materials response services to benefit Brentwood residents.”

I, Bryan Scott, acknowledge that it is a misdemeanor under state law (Section 18650 of the Elections Code) to knowingly or willfully allow the signatures on an initiative petition to be used for any purpose other than qualification of the proposed measure for the ballot. I certify that I will not knowingly or willfully allow the signatures for this initiative to be used for any purpose other than qualification of the measure for the ballot. Bryan Scott (Signature of Proponent) Dated this 9th day of January, 2020.

INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS The City Attorney of Brentwood has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed initiative measure: An Initiative to Add a New Chapter to the City of Brentwood Municipal Code Requiring the City of Brentwood to Annually Spend Additional Specified Funds for Designated Emergency Services The initiative would amend the City of Brentwood Municipal Code, which contains the City’s local laws, to add new provisions requiring the City of Brentwood to spend an additional, set amount of funds from future growth in property and sales tax revenues on certain emergency services each year. The initiative lists the following emergency services as permitted expenditures: fire protection, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous material emergency response, ambulance, and others related to the protection of the lives and property of the residents of Brentwood (collectively, “Emergency Services”).

This initiative would require the City to spend specified amounts of additional money each year on Emergency Services that are not already being funded when the initiative is enacted.

If the initiative is adopted, beginning on July 1, 2021, the amount of additional money that the City would be required to spend on Emergency Services would be phased in over seven years, unless reduced or eliminated as allowed under the initiative. The phase-in period could be delayed in any year in which the City’s annual combined property and sales tax revenues fail to increase by 2.5%.

Under the initiative, the annual additional maximum expenditure amount required for Emergency Services is $4,765,000.

The required additional expenditure amount could be reduced or eliminated if funding received by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, or other agencies providing Emergency Services to Brentwood residents, is increased by the voters to provide additional ongoing funding to those agencies for Emergency Services.

The initiative requires the City Council to itemize and publically report the specified expenditures and directs the City Manager

to develop administrative procedures for the initiative’s implementation and enforcement. Every three years, the initiative is to be reviewed by the City Council to determine its effectiveness and impact on fire and emergency response times throughout the City.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81695 Publish Dates: January 31, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000216-00 The name of the business(es): Shethickyyy Located at: 2472 Crocker Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Liliah Mabon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11-4-19. Signature of registrant: Liliiah Mabon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2020 by Deputy S. Smith Expires January 13, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81661 Publish dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000405-00 The name of the business(es): Record Release Located at: 3115 Ursus Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Jacob Unger 2. Mary Simms.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jacob Unger.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 21, 2020 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 1/21/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81701 Publish dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000016 The name of the business(es): The Optimal Health Coaching System Located at: 2313 Newport Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): The OHC System Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kathleen A. Rosen, CFO/Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 2, 2020 by Deputy J Graff Expires 1/2/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81551 Publish dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000081 The name of the business: Carrasco Flooring Located at: 636 Southwood Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jose Luis Carrasco Martinez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/6/2020. Signature of registrant: Jose Luis Carrasco Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 6, 2020 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 1/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81594 Publish dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000153 The name of the business: NED W. BOGIE CLU Located at: 771 Black Diamond St. # 134 In: Pittsburg, CA, 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ned Bogie. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/9/2020. Signature of registrant: Ned Bogie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2020 by Deputy L Spence Expires 1/9/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81597 Publish dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000221 The name of the business: Mountain Mike’s Pizza Located at: 1555 Riverlake Rd. Ste G. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Discovery Bay Pizza 1, LLC.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007714 The name of the business: STRENGTH AND DIGNITY BODYWORK Located at: 215 G. St. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Amy Spangler. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 19, 2018. Signature of registrant: Amy E. Spangler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 23, 2019 by Deputy J Graff Expires 12/23/2024, Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81541 Publish dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000222 The name of the business: Mountain Mike’s Pizza Located at: 380 W. Country Club Dr. Ste A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Pizza 2, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Luis Seita, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2020 by Deputy A Aguda Expires 1/13/2025 Brentwood Press FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 02-1273 81637 Publish dates: January NAME STATEMENT 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2020.

File No. F-0007740-00 The name of the business: Xclusive Beauty Bar Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1280 Central Blvd., Suite J-2 In: Brentwood, NAME STATEMENT CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folFile No. F-0000296 The name of the busi- lowing owner(s): Jereena Stanley. This ness: Bare Bronze Beauty Located at: business is conducted by: An Individual. The 1242 Sheldon Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, registrant commenced to transact business is hereby registered by the following under the fictitious business name or names owner(s): Monique Webb. This business listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: is conducted by: An Individual. The regis- Jereena Stanley. This statement was filed trant commenced to transact business un- with the County Clerk of Contra Costa der the fictitious business name or names County on: December 26, 2019 by Deputy listed above on 1/18/2020. Signature of C Preston Expires 12/26/2024 Brentwood registrant: Monique Webb. This state- Press No. 02-1273 81651 Publish dates: ment was filed with the County Clerk of January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2020.

Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2020

by Deputy C Garcia Expires 1/15/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81704 NAME STATEMENT Publish dates: January 31, February 7, 14, File No. F-0007784 The name of the busi21, 2020. ness: Seven Hills Limousine Service Located at: 1204 Club Drive In: Richmond, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94803, is hereby registered by the followNAME STATEMENT ing owner(s): Verna Clark. This business File No. F-000342-00 The name of the is conducted by: An Individual. The regisbusiness(es): Auto Pro Transport Lo- trant commenced to transact business uncated at: 2401 Stanwell Drive #460-11 der the fictitious business name or names In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby regis- listed above on 12/15/19. Signature of tered by the following owner(s): ABC Car registrant: Verna Clark. This statement was Sales. This business is conducted by: A filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Corporation. The registrant commenced County on: December 30, 2019 by Deputy to transact business under the fictitious C Dias Expires 12/30/2024 Brentwood business name or names listed above on Press No. 02-1273 81595 Publish dates: N/A. Signature of registrant: Frank Fazli, January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: January 16, 2020 by Deputy C. Pittman NAME STATEMENT Expires January 16, 2025 Brentwood Press File No. F-0007785 The name of the busiNo. 02-1273 81663 Publish dates: January ness: Rosa House Cleaning Located at: 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2020.

1895 Cesar Chavez Dr. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, is hereby registered by the followFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing owner: Alma Rosa Huerta Figueroa.

NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by: An InFile No. F-000471-00 The name of the dividual. The registrant commenced to business(es): A Man’s Choice Barber transact business under the fictitious busiShop Located at: 3533 Plaza Way In: La- ness name or names listed above on June fayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by 11, 2019. Signature of registrant: Alma the following owner(s): Rosa Huerta Figueroa. This statement was 1. Maria G. Baccaro filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa 2. Nancy Lynne Taylor. This business is County on: December 30, 2019 by Deputy conducted by: A General Partnership. The S Smith Expires 12/30/2024 Brentwood registrant commenced to transact busi- Press No. 02-1273 81630 Publish dates: ness under the fictitious business name or January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2020. names listed above on 1-23-20. Signature of registrant: Maria G. Baccaro. This stateFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2020 File No. F-0007793 The name of the busiby Deputy P. Cornellus Expires January ness: Chalk Cattle Company Located 23, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 at: 1060 Amanda Circle In: Brentwood, 81677 Publish dates: January 31, Febru- CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folary 7, 14, 21, 2020. lowing owner(s): Benjamin C. Chalk. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact business NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or names File No. F-0007619 The name of the busi- listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: ness: Peggy L. Berumen, Certified Benjamin C. Chalk. This statement was Shorthand Reporter Located at: 1257 filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Sea Breeze Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, County on: December 30, 2019 by Deputy is hereby registered by the following owner: L Spence Expires 12/30/2024 Brentwood Peggy Lucy Berumen. This business is con- Press No. 02-1273 81543 Publish dates: ducted by: An Individual. The registrant January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on 12/17/19. Signature of registrant: NAME STATEMENT Peggy L. Berumen. This statement was File No. F-0007824 The name of the business: filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa V. DEVELOPMENT, INC. dba: CAPITAL County on: December 17, 2019 by Deputy BUILDERS Located at: 550 Harvest Park Drive L Spence Expires 12/17/2024 Brentwood Ste. A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Press No. 02-1273 81534 Publish dates: registered by the following owner: V DEVELJanuary 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

OPMENT, INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to transact business under the fictitious NAME STATEMENT business name or names listed above on File No. F-0007695 The name of the business: 7/8/1991. Signature of registrant: Manuel S. Discovery Bay Marina Located at: 5901 Vierra - President. This statement was filed Marina Rd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County hereby registered by the following owner: on: December 31, 2019 by Deputy A Manipon Polar Express Marine LLC. This business is con- Expires 12/31/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02ducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The regis- 1273 81596 Publish dates: January 17, 24, trant commenced to transact business under 31, February 7, 2020.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Submission. The City of Brentwood (“City”) will accept sealed bids for its Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion - Phase II, CIP Project No. 592-59140 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California, 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 2251 Elkins Way, Brentwood, CA 94513, and is described as follows: all the work necessary to provide and install an expanded, renovated, and fully functional wastewater treatment plant. It includes modifications of existing wastewater treatment facilities and construction of new wastewater facilities, including process structure and buildings, roads, civil/site work, and landscaping.

The work is within an operational wastewater treatment plant which is required to remain in reliable and safe operation throughout the entire contract period.

2.2 Time for Completion. The Project must be completed within 900 calendar days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about May 18, 2020, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding.

2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost of the base bid is $43 million.

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 combination of Class “C” Specialty Contractor’s License(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. Bidders must request and obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood (at no charge) by completing and submitting the “Document Request Form” located on the City’s website at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ gov/pw/cip/pw_projects_out_to_bid. asp. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. 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 within ten days after City issues the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE PETITION Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate the petition within the City of Brentwood for the purpose of requiring the city of Brentwood to spend a portion of the future growth of the city’s property and sales tax revenues on additional fire protection services, rescue services, emergency medical services, hazardous material emergency response services, ambulance services, and other services relating to the protection of lives and property. A statement of the reasons of the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows: structural under-funding of the government agency responsible for emergency medical response and fire services, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), is a documented fact and has gone on for far too long. Attempts to correct the problem by getting government agencies to voluntarily participate have failed, as have attempts to get our state-level elected representatives to fix the problem. a result of government’s current property tax allocation methodology: ECCFPD is unable to respond to emer-

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.

On the 14th day of February 2020, at 9:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Timothy Larrowe - Shelves, air ducting, bamboo lamps, tires, planting equipment and wheels.

2. Ron E. Hogan - DVDs, microwave, fan, clothing, tools, bedding, lamps and bedroom furniture.

3. Ray Hagler Jr. - Totes, lamps, tools, toys, hobby equipment, boxes, plastic chairs, coolers and clothing.

4. Earline Walker - Bedding, paintings, restaurant equipment, totes and DVDs. 5. Shareen Malik - Ice chest, vacuum, totes, clothing, moving blankets, boxes and bags.

6. Wunitta Brown - File cabinet, washer, dryer, clothing, appliances and duffle bags.

7. Roger Howell - Skill saw, engine stand, construction equipment, tile cutter and sofa.

8. Jamaal White - Mirror, patio furniture, table, refrigerator and appliances.

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

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 1/31/2020 and 2/7/2020 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81679 Publish Dates: January 31, February 7, 2020.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq..

On the 14th day of February 2020, at 12:00 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Patrick Brown - Car Seats, Tools, Collectables, Camp Chair, Speakers, Storage Cabinets 2. Telara Caves - Cinder Blocks, Safe, and 20+ Boxes, unit full 3. Darwin Alexander - Suitcases, Hobby Equipment, Entertainment Center, Bookcase Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 1/27/2020 and on 02/7/2020 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81672 Publish Dates: January 31, February 7, 2020.

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The overall egg-cellence of eggs When I was a kid, I was a really picky eater.

My mom would make three meals a day, but eating was not a high priority for me. I think I weighed about 85 pounds when I graduated high school. Can’t say that now!

Senior Breakfast was orner a bit of a challenge for both my parents, as they tried to lure me to the kitchen table. He would be frying bacon, and she was busy with the enormous pan of scrambled eggs. My Marla dad would take one Luckhardt piece of warm and extra-crispy bacon and hand it to me as I watched cartoons, anticipating a dreaded table of culinary horrors they would make me devour.

When we lived in Brooklyn, they did not allow dogs in the apartment, so I couldn’t share my breakfast with a pet. I thought they wouldn’t notice I’d placed a good portion of those eggs in my napkin, rolled it up and attempted to toss it.

Wrong! My sweet and very soft-spoken mother made it quite clear that, one way or the other, I would ingest those eggs!

Oh, if only that was the case today. I love to eat!

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There was a whole hullabaloo about the cholesterol in eggs awhile back. Both Grandpa and I enjoy egg salad, cheese omelets, hard-boiled eggs and one of his favorites: fried egg sandwiches. Off I go to the internet to get the latest scoop on the “incredible edible egg.”

Protein is extremely important for our health, especially as we get older and need more density in our bones.

It is essential for muscle health and repair, which takes the pressure off our joints. Eggs are rich in protein, with approximately 6 to 7 grams in each one. The choline in this no-sugar, nocarbohydrate, approximately 70-calorie food helps increase metabolism and deliver vitamins and minerals to the body. Choline — that same nutrient that helps your liver function — might also reduce the risk of breast cancer in women, according to Women’s Health. Don’t shy away from the whole eggs, since this is found only in the yolk.

There are about 5 grams of fat in each egg, but less than 2 of saturated fat.

The egg also contains iron, carotenoids and disease-fighting nutrients like lutein, antioxidants and zeaxanthin, which are all excellent for eye health and can help deter disease.

The old rumor that you shouldn’t eat whole eggs because they’re too fatty is a fallacy for most people. Lipoproteins,

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A Petition for Probate has been filed by: QUYNH GIAO MAI and HUYNH DUC MAI in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN MATEO. The Petition for Probate requests that: QUYNH GIAO MAI and HUYNH DUC MAI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 28. b. Address of court: 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may

file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: VICTORIA LI, ESQ - 2845 Moorpark Ave., Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128 Phone: 408-260-8288 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81592 Publish Dates: January 17, 24, 31, 2020.\cs2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 12th day of February 2020, at 9:30 A.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive 2401 Newport Drive Discovery Bay, CA 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: GABRIELLE SERES STEVE STAWICKI WENDY D’AMBROGIA ROBERT DURAN FAITH SPRINGER TAYLOR TURNER Property including but not limited to: lounge chair, chairs, clothes, home décor, baskets, misc. boxes and totes, dresser, mattresses, computer desk, fireplace tools, gift wrap, shelving, totes, ladders, Christmas tree, ornaments, hand weights, popcorn machine, bed frame, tv, filing cabinet, printer, bike helmet, jars, refrigerator, dressers, boots, bedroom furniture, clothes, misc. furniture, hand tools, sofa, desk, holiday decor. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer-Forrest O’Brien 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. 0562039 Brentwood Press No.

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“ Protein is extremely important for our health, especially as we get older and need more density in our bones. It is essential for muscle health and repair, which takes the pressure off our joints.

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commonly referred to as the healthy cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. You can increase the level of HDLs in your body by regularly consuming eggs.

The liver already produces cholesterol, so when you consume eggs, your body naturally starts producing less.

The truth is that eggs increase HDLs, which is considered the good cholesterol.

This may be different for people with Type 2 diabetes, so a doctor consultation is always something I recommend for any diet or exercise changes. Some studies show too many eggs might increase the risk of heart disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Eating breakfast is essential for a good metabolism, and having eggs can

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02-1273 81705 Publish Dates: January 31, NUMBER: N20-0014 TO ALL INTERESTED February 7, 2020.

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Aaron Blackston Lamb Jr. filed a petition with this court NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL for a decree changing names as follows: PROPERTY Present Name: a. Aaron Blackston Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Lamb Jr. to Proposed Name: Aaron Section 21700 of the Business and Pro- Blackstone Carpoff. 2. THE COURT fessions Code, State of California, the ORDERS that all persons interested in this undersigned will sell at public sale by matter shall appear before this court at the competitive bidding on Friday February hearing indicated below to show cause, if 14th 2020 at 11 A.M. at Brentwood any, why the petition for change of name Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road, should not be granted. Any person objectBrentwood CA 94513. County of Contra ing to the name changes described above Costa, State of California, the goods, chat- must file a written objection that includes tel or other personal property including the reasons for the objection at least two but not limited to furniture, clothing, court days before the matter is scheduled tools and/or other household items. to be heard and must appear at the hearStored by the following person(s): ing to show cause why the petition should Tom Silva not be granted. If no written objection is Fara Bowman timely filed, the court may grant the petiScott Bowman tion without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARClayton Davis ING a. Date: 3/2/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Jordan Goodman Dept.: 30 Room: 212 b. The address of Midwest Energy Resource LLC the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A Richard Bosch copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be Male Ivory published at least once each week for four Marc Maines successive weeks prior to the date set for Bona Nsiala hearing on the petition in the following Blanca Gauthier newspaper of general circulation, printed Juanita Esquer in this county: Brentwood Press Hanna Evangelista Date: 1/6/2020 Judge of the SupeBernice Chestnut rior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Joe Simoni 81546 Publish Dates: January 10, 17, 24, Daniel J Reyes 31, 2020.

Colleen Fisk All purchased goods are sold as is and ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE must be paid for at the time of purchase.

FOR CHANGE OF NAME Cash Only. Management reserves the PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charlene right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse Gillham Walker SUPERIOR COURT OF any bids. This notice is subject to cancel- CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, lation without notice in the event of a 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETIsettlement between owner and obligated TION OF: Charlene Gillham Walker CASE party. All sales are subject to prior cancel- NUMBER: N20-0156 TO ALL INTERESTlation. Terms, rules, and regulations are ED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Charlene Gillavailable at sale. Auction to be conducted ham Walker filed a petition with this court

by Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. CA Bond for a decree changing names as follows: #7900468597 #916-604-9695. Legal EC Present Name: a. Beverly Charlene 8976 Publication Dates: Jan. 31st & Feb. Gillham Walker b. aka Charlene Gill7th 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ham Walker to Proposed Name: Char81697 Publish Dates: January 31, Febru- lene Gillham Walker. 2. THE COURT ary 7, 2020.

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE hearing indicated below to show cause, if FOR CHANGE OF NAME any, why the petition for change of name PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Aaron should not be granted. Any person objectBlackston Lamb Jr. SUPERIOR COURT OF ing to the name changes described above CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, must file a written objection that includes 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETI- the reasons for the objection at least two TION OF: Aaron Blackston Lamb Jr. CASE court days before the matter is scheduled

help you eat less throughout the day. The high amount of protein places eggs on top of the list of “filling” foods. Eggs also contain a B-complex vitamin called biotin. This vitamin helps your body metabolize fats and carbs for energy. As an added plus, biotin can improve your hair, nails and skin!

There are dozens of different ways to cook eggs. They are used in most recipes, especially for moisture and helping things stick together, like my famous turkey meatballs. When we go out for breakfast, which is Grandpa’s favorite meal, I overhear other patrons describing exactly how they like their eggs prepared. It has become quite an art to get them done precisely how the person wants it.

A friend likes his scrambled and served on a microwaved plate, so they stay warm. Another loves shredded cheese in hers. Everyone has their thing!

Last but not least, eggs are a great standby for lunch or dinner, too. Many times, we enjoy a tasty omelet and some fruit in lieu of a heavier meal before bedtime. As for me, I enjoy almost any kind of egg now. I still don’t have a pet, so I guess it’s all up to me to clean my own plate.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

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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: 3/20/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14/30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must bring proof of residency to hearing Date: 1/23/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81699 Publish Dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2020.

in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on minors 12 years of age & older or file their consents.

Date: 1/15/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81612 Publish Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Martha Perez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Martha Perez CASE NUMBER: N192343 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Gabriel Eliseo Gutierrez Perez to Proposed Name: Gabriel Eliseo Mendez Perez. 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: 03/06/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 1/14/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81611 Publish Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: FNU KHATOL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: FNU KHATOL CASE NUMBER: N20-0085 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner FNU KHATOL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. FNU KHATOL b. ABDUL BASIT c. SHOIB AHMAD d. SHABIR AHMAD e. FNU MEENA to Proposed Name: a. KHATOL KAMAWI b. ABDULBASIT KAMAWI c. SHOIBAHMAD KAMAWI d. SHABIRAHMAD KAMAWI e. MEENA KAMAWI. 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: 3/12/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Hallie N. Zimmerman, Esq. 247407 - Alvis Quashnock And Associates A PC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Guardianship of Jayden Griggs, Kailey Betherum, Maleah Betherum CASE NUMBER: N19-2469 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner TERI MORAN AND MARK MORAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jayden Nathaniel Griggs b. Kailey Renae Bethurum aka Betherum c. Maleah Nicole Bethurum aka Betherum to Proposed Name: a. JAYDEN ANTHONY MORAN b. KAILEY MICHELLE MORAN c. MIA ROSE MORAN. 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: 2/24/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date:12/20/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81599 Publish Dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000002 The name of the business: 1. Equilytics 2. Morgan Legal Services Located at: 3775 Main Street, Suite D In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Susan A. Morgan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/26/2019. Signature of registrant: Susan A. Morgan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: January 2, 2020 by Deputy R Rantals Expires 1/2/2025 Oakley Press No. 030477 81598 Publish dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2020.

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Brentwood names new city manager

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

After an exhaustive national recruitment, Brentwood’s new city manager ended up being less than an hour away.

Former Manteca City Manager Tim Ogden has been tapped to fill the same role in Brentwood.

The Brentwood City Council unanimously approved Ogden’s employment contract this week, replacing Gus Vina, who retired late last year.

Ogden will earn $246,900 annually plus benefits and is set to start on Feb. 3.

“This is a great community. I love it already,” Ogden said this week.

Ogden’s Brentwood arrival comes after the Manteca City Council put him on paid administrative leave in September –– pending an undisclosed investigation of a personnel

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matter that ultimately absolved him of any wrongdoing. He initiated an amicable separation from the city months later.

“I was investigated for a personnel matter,” he said. “They were not sure how I handled a certain personnel matter. At the end of the investigation, I was vindicated of the claim. I was not eager to return to the city after that, so I requested a separation agreement to move on. It just felt like the trust wasn’t there anymore.”

Prior to his separation from Manteca, he put that city’s finance director, who has since resigned, on leave in September pending an undisclosed investigation; the city’s community development director resigned in October to accept another job; and in November, the Manteca police chief was put on administrative leave, on which she remains also pending an investigation. The city’s public works director has also retired.

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375.7-acre property at 6000 Bridgehead Road, north of the BNSF rail tracks and just south of Lauritzen Yacht Harbor.

Some estimates project that the development could generate 2,850 full-time and part-time jobs; yield a net Oakley general fund surplus of approximately $388,400 annually at build-out; and contribute $420,000 per year in revenue to the fire district.

The development site is the former home of the DuPont Antioch Plant, a chemical manufacturing facility that produced chlorofluorocarbons, fuel-additive antiknock compounds and titanium dioxide between 1955 and 1998.

The land has been under active remediation since about 2003, but that work is nearly complete and construction on two of the site’s five planned buildings will soon commence, said Jed Momot, NorthPoint Development’s chief strategy officer.

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structures. Windows and doors are long gone.

All of the interior appointments have been stripped down to the concrete core of the building. Floors and ceilings sag, while fallen bricks from the exterior pile up on the ground.

Nearly every surface bears the spray-painted mark of generations of trespassers who saw the building as their personal canvas.

“As architects, we like to say this has pretty good bones,” Crannell said. “Visually, it has good bones. Structurally, we don’t know yet.

We’re having a structural engineer assess the building right now to figure out what’s going to happen. We already know that there’s going to be massive infrastructure to repurpose this building because of how it was built and the amount of deterioration in the building.”

As Cort currently envisions the project, two of the four floors will be removed. The first floor could accommodate a restaurant with a brewery or wine-making facilities, while the second floor could house space for weddings, parties or other events. Space would also be allocated as a museum preserving remnants of the area’s long and colorful past. But before any of that can occur, more fundamental issues need to be resolved.

“My two goals are to stabilize the structure so it stops falling down,” Corst said. “That’s number one. Number two is to get appropriate zoning so I can do what I want to do.”

Even considering the complexities in-

Ogden noted those changes were hastened by multiple changes on the Manteca City Council and four of five departed executives have since found jobs with other agencies.

Interim City Manager Miranda Lutzow declined to comment when asked specifically about Ogden’s tenure this week and referred questions about the other staff changes to a city-issued news release.

Manteca Mayor Benjamin Cantu did not return repeated requests for comment.

Prior to approving his employment agreement this week, all five Brentwood city councilmembers vehemently supported their choice.

Vice Mayor Joel Bryant called Ogden’s hire “the single most important decision he was going to make in the next five or 10 years.”

“Those investigations have been completed, have been concluded, and he was ab-

building that will house a committed (as yet undisclosed) tenant, and a 440,000-square-foot spec structure –– should be up by the third quarter of this year, with the remaining three, ranging in size from 205,344 square feet to 642,960 square feet, constructed by 2022 or 2023, Momot said.

In total, the five buildings will occupy 143.3 acres at the southwest portion of the site, with the remaining 232.4 acres remaining natural.

“You’ll see the (two) buildings open by the end of the year and people coming here to work,” Momot said.

Northpoint’s venture in Oakley comes amid widespread success for the Kansas City-based real estate development, management and leasing firm.

The company develops an average of 12 million square feet a year across the United States, with current industrial clients including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes and Hostess.

Regional leaders stressed this week that the Oakley venture will be a boon for the city and beyond.

volved with the restoration of the hotel, Cort’s biggest challenge may be related to zoning.

Much of his parcel is currently zoned as forestry recreation (FR), which allows a broad range of land use. The twist is that Contra Costa County is currently updating its general plan, and the project, known as Envision Contra Costa 2040, is contemplating the elimination of the FR designation.

Will Nelson, principal planner with the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, explained that if Cort’s project didn’t exist, the county would, in all likelihood, simply rezone the area as an agricultural district, an action that could impact Cort’s intended use of the property. But because the project is in motion, the county might consider a different designation.

“The site is outside the urban limit line, and the general plan calls for agriculture,” said Nelson. “Obviously, it’s one of the most unique sites in the county. It’s a historic building. It has a very interesting history. No one wants to see it deteriorate. At the same time, we do have our land-use regulations, which say that if you’re outside the urban limit line and you have an ag designation, there’s only certain things you can do. An event center isn’t one of them.”

Carol Jensen, Contra Costa County Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee chair, literally wrote the book on the Byron Hot Springs. A supporter of the hotel’s restora-

solutely and totally exonerated of any wrongdoing whatsoever by an outside party that was looking for any possible wrongdoing,” Bryant said.

Ogden boasts 18 years of local government experience, including an over six-year stint as Waterford’s city manager; 2.5 years in the same role in Manteca; and other leadership roles with the cities of Riverbank and Modesto.

In announcing his arrival, Brentwood leaders pointed out that, while guiding Manteca, Ogden negotiated the now under-construction Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark resort that Brentwood was vying for; a significantly improved property-tax sharing agreement with the county was implemented; an economic development strategic plan was adopted and multimillion dollar capital improvement projects were moved forward, including two interchanges.

“This is great for all of us (East County communities),” said District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis. “We are working together to create jobs here in East Contra Costa.”

Grant Cope, deputy director of California Department of Toxic Substances Control Site Mitigation and Restoration Program, added that the project site is a shining example of what can come of the state’s contaminated properties once they are cleaned up.

The agency guided a two-phase remediation effort on the Oakley land that began in 2003.

“We essentially take contaminated properties, and we want to make them drivers for jobs, we want to make them drivers for homes, for revitalized communities and to reinvigorate economies,” Cope said. “We have a really successful project here that accomplished that goal.”

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tion, Jensen points out that the general plan took the unusual step of identifying the property as deserving rehabilitation.

“If you look at the current general plan, there are paragraphs and paragraphs that are specifically identified as Byron Hot Springs, and that the Byron Hot Springs is literally named, unlike anything else in the county, as historically important and should be restored,” explained Jensen. “It’s literally hardwritten in the general plan.”

The project has also caught the attention of Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis, who said that over the years she’s been approached by numerous parties interested in developing the site.

“The Byron Hot Springs has been a place of interest for a long time,” she said.

“There’s a historic interest in it for all of the roles it’s played here in East County ... I think that this effort is going to complement the effort that we’re making to expand the airport and create good jobs out there.”

And what of the famous hot springs for which the hotel was named? According to reports, all of the springs were capped during the U.S. Army’s use of the property during World War II. “There are several different types of hot springs,” said Crannell. “They’ve all been capped. There are over a dozen in the area.

They are in the process of determining if they’re still valid, if they’ve dried up or if they’ve

changed routes, and what the contents of those mineral springs are. Things change at the subterranean level. There’s over a dozen locations on the site where there was an existing spring at some point. There’s probably closer to 20, but what we’ve found so far is over a dozen.”

Having stood for more than 100 years, it’s impossible to know how much longer the Byron Hot Springs Hotel will stand before restoration becomes improbable or impossible. In the meantime, much work remains to be done. Cort is waiting for the county to respond to his preapplication review. Crannell said that any comments will be incorporated into a formal design that will be submitted to the county for approval. And Jensen said that, as the building is an historic structure, any plans will need to be compliant with U.S. Department of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Cort said he is ready to go as soon as he gets a green light.

“The good thing about me as a developer is that I have the funds,” Cort said. “That aspect of fundraising to get this thing done is not an issue in terms of my developing it. Theoretically, if the county approves it or gives me the okay, I could start work out there immediately. I’d have something beautiful out there fairly soon. The biggest obstacle for me is getting the county to say, ‘Ok, go do it.’ That’s literally the only thing stopping this project.”

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Saturday, Feb. 1 Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Library will hold a winter book sale, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Brentwood Library community room, 104 Oak St., in Brentwood. Snag great Presidents Day deals on books and other items. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Youth Job Fair

East Bay Regional Park District to host a job fair for youth ages 15 to 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane, in Pleasant Hill. Learn about a wide variety of opportunities for youth and students. For more information, call 510-544-2154, email jobs@ ebparks.org or visit www.ebparks.org.

Sunday, Feb. 2 Mysteries and Lore of the Delta

Delta Wordweavers will host a story swap at the Antioch Public Library from 3 to 5 p.m. Writers are encouraged to bring recording devices and notepads to create stories for an anthology. For more information, call 925-437-1360.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 Win/Win Networking

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will host guest speaker Greg Robinson, from 8:15 to 9 a.m., at 35 Oak St., in Brentwood. Join the chamber for this free event to learn about getting past the gatekeeper and grow your sales. For more information, email admin@brentwoodchamber. com, call 925-634-3344 or visit https://bit. ly/2t1R4CK.

Thursday, Feb. 6 H’Arts and Wine at the Gallery

Come support the Brentwood Community Chorus at its annual wine-tasting event at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, in Brentwood, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25, include a souvenir glass, unlimited tasting and light appetizers and are available at www.bit. ly/hartsandwine.

Friday, Feb. 7 Roaring ’20s Kickoff

Relay for Life of the Delta will hold its Roaring ‘20s Kick Off, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill, 1 Marina Plaza, in Antioch.

Dress to impress and enjoy an evening of prizes, awards and raffles. Appetizers and desserts will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

For more information, email relaypiratestina@ gmail.com, call 707-548-3819 or visit www.bit.ly/ roaring20skickoff.

Saturday, Feb. 8 Summerset Singers Crab Feed

The Summerset Singers will host their annual crab feed with two seatings at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 each and include all-you-can-eat pasta, salad, crab and dessert. Beer and wine will be for sale, or you can bring your own wine for a $10 corkage fee.

For tickets or more information, call 925-864-0410.

Tickets must be purchased by Monday, Feb. 3.

Boots and Bling

The second annual Boots and Bling, it’s a Cowboy Thing! dinner and auction will take place from 4 to 9 p.m., at Cedar Creek Stables, 1095 Eden Plains Road, in Brentwood. This fundraiser supports Hold Your Horses, a nonprofit that cares for livestock affected by recent California wildfires. Tickets cost $35. For more information, contact nkoster2016@ gmail.com, call 925-334-8672 or visit www.bit.ly/ boots-and-bling.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 Share the Love Bunco

The Soroptimist International of the Delta invites one and all to its Share the Love bunco game night from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. Proceeds will go into community education programs, as well as a cash donation to the nonprofit that sells the most tickets to the event. Tickets cost $25 and include food. There will be a no-host bar, raffle baskets and plenty of fun. For more information, contact siofthedelta@yahoo.com or call 925-234-8318.

Thursday, Feb. 13 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

This group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Neighborhood Church, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood. Any member of the community who is caring for or knows someone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is welcome. This evening will include open discussion on relevant topics. For more information, call 925284-7942 or visit www.alznorcal.org.

Friday, Feb. 14 The Love Games 2020

The California Theatre presents a fun, engaging way to celebrate Valentine’s Day through games, music, dance and more. To participate in on-stage games, email LoveGames2020Pittsburg@gmail. com. The show will run from 8 to 9:30 p.m., at 351 Railroad Ave., in Pittsburg. Tickets cost $25 to $40. For more information, contact info@ pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com, call 925-427-1611 or visit www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/ upcoming-events.

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Wednesday, Feb. 19 Cache Creek Casino Resort Bus Trip

The Oakley Senior Center will host a bus trip to Cache Creek Casino and Resort. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the senior center at 215 2nd St., in Oakley, and return at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 and include round-trip transportation and $20 casino cash. For more information, email OakleySeniorCitizens@gmail.com or call 925-679-8636.

Friday, Feb. 21 L4 Reds Crab Feed

The L4 Reds 12U baseball team will host a crab feed at 5 p.m., at Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 First St., in Brentwood, to raise money for their trip to the Cooperstown Baseball Tournament in New York. Tickets cost $60 and include crab, pasta, salad and bread. There will be music, a cash bar, raffles and an auction. For more information, email L4redscrabfeed@gmail.com.

“The Little Mermaid”

Heritage High School’s Rising Stars present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave., in Brentwood. Shows run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Feb 21 to March 7. For tickets and more information, visit www.hhsrisingstars.com.

Saturday, Feb. 22 CSBA Crab Feed

The California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) will host its annual crab feed at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Hall, 757 First St., in Brentwood. Tickets cost $50 and are limited, so purchase soon. Proceeds go toward funding the 2020 Kids Free Fishing Derby. For more information, call 925-634-6356 or visit www. csbawestdeltachapter.org.

Heart to Heart Gala

An Elderly Wish Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, Puttin’ on the Wish, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Club Road, in Antioch. Tickets cost $75. This fun and elegant evening will include dinner, no-host cocktails, live and silent auctions and a wish angel. Black and white attire is strongly encouraged. For more information, call Mary Chapman at 925-978-1883 or visit www. elderlywish.org.

Ongoing Events Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

The widow and widower grief support group meets Thursdays, at 5 p.m., at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Library, at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood.

If your spouse has died and you are finding it hard to cope, come learn how to find a new normal.

For more information, call 925-513-3412 or 925-240-1706.

ECCHS Breakers

The East Contra Costa Historical Society Breakers seek members to tinker on old machinery, help plan and design museum exhibits and do general maintenance on the grounds and buildings of the 19th-century museum. Anyone can volunteer to be a breaker and donate their time and talent every Monday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon, and first Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 3890 Sellers Road, in Brentwood. For more information, call Dawn at 925-513-3247.

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Looking for legal advice? Consult an experienced attorney for free every fourth Wednesday of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St., in Oakley. Attorneys provide short-term advice or give appropriate referrals.

For more information or an appointment, call 925-625-0200.

Delta Informal Gardeners

Delta Informal Gardeners meet the fourth Monday of each month, except June, December or Monday holidays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 2nd St., in Brentwood. Come learn from great speakers and spend time with others interested in gardening. For more information, contact president Bob Selders at 925-642-0080 or r.selders@yahoo.com.

Free Medical Clinic

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center hosts a free medical clinic, at 2210 Gladstone Drive, in Pittsburg, on Wednesdays, from 4 to 8 p.m., and second and fourth Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Uninsured adults ages 17 and older are eligible. For an appointment, call 925-439-2009 on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.svdp-cc.org/ programs-rotacare-clinic.

Oakley 4-H Club

Oakley 4-H meets on the second Thursday of each month, at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 19 and adults. For more information and meeting location, contact Oakley@contracosta4h.org.

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