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Driving Into Spring

Bringing on spring

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Social-media commentary on homelessness – some of it positive and compassionate, some of it not – caught the attention of longtime Oakely resident Dan Diedrickson and prompted him to become part of the solution instead of part of the problem.

“There’s a million reasons why somebody could become homeless. And my personal belief is we have a responsibility to help each other,” said Diedrickson. “If you have something that you perceive to be an issue, it’s kind of incumbent upon you to do something about it as opposed to just talking about. There are some very immediate needs that are not being met for a lot of folks.”

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herry blossoms on the trees and wild mustard plants signal the arrival of spring in East County. Warmer temperatures are helping prepare the first of the area’s fruit offerings – cherries. The official start of the popular U-pick season begins in a few weeks. To view more photos, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/sideshows

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Going green at O’Hara Park

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

O’Hara Park Middle School now has a new greenhouse on campus, thanks to the efforts of an Eagle Scout candidate.

Adam Siri of Antioch Troop 450 was inspired to construct a greenhouse in part of his Eagle Scout project after working on a similar structure at Deer Valley High School for another Scout’s project. While working, Adam said Melissa Mastrangelo and Shauna Cramer – O’Hara instructional aide and teacher, respectively – approached his scoutmaster,

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“Melissa said, ‘If you guys have any other Scouts interested in doing this (at O’Hara), contact me,’” Adam said.

While still a freshman at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, the aspiring nurse practitioner has his sights set on attaining Eagle rank and sought to begin his own project. Meeting Mastrangelo helped solidify those plans. Shortly after, he had his troop on campus, laying the groundwork to construct a 12-by-16-foot greenhouse.

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Adam Siri, a freshman at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, recently completed a greenhouse at O’Hara Park Middle School for his Eagle Scout project.

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Churning through the Delta Tunnels

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

Anyone baffled about the status of the California WaterFix project should not feel alone in their confusion.

Despite the protests and motions lodged by opponents to WaterFix, the State Water Resources Control Board continues to hold Part 2 hearings on the Department of Water Resource’s (DWR) petition for water rights related to the California WaterFix project based on the assumption that the project will be comprised of two tunnels. The hearings continue even though it appears that all other parties involved are operating under the assumption that the initial stage of the project will include a single, higher-capacity tunnel.

DWR released a cost-benefit analysis of the project based on the staged approach. And Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) announced it is engaged in an effort to determine if it can assume responsibility for the entire $11 billion construction cost of the single tunnel.

At the same time, Gov. Brown, believing the two-tunnel solution is superior to the phased approach, directed MWD to also complete analysis to determine if it can take on a bigger piece of the $17 billion price tag.

While the state attempts to determine exactly what WaterFix is, developments on a number of other issues related to the project occur on a weekly, if not daily, basis.

On March 16, the State Water Resources Control Board ruled on a subpoena filed

by Restore the Delta (RTD) in which RTD requested documents from DWR related to the construction of a single 6,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) tunnel. The twin tunnel approach planned for two 4,500 cfs tunnels.

While the water board did not require DWR to provide the materials at this time, it did indicate that the documents requested would be relevant should Part 3 hearings be scheduled. Accordingly, the water board advised DWR to compile the requested documents and to be prepared to present the information should it be called upon to do so. “(The ruling) was better than we thought,” said Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla,

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RTD executive director. “(The State Water Resources Control Board) had already decided that the single tunnel would be dealt with in Part 3. They don’t want to deal with it right now. They let the quash go through, and (DWR) didn’t have to give me the info right now. But they have to give it to me in a timely manner to prepare for a Part 3 case.

We’re pretty happy about that.”

On March 26, RTD released a trove of documents that it obtained through a Public Records Act (PRA) request that called into question the validity of DWR’s Cost-Benefit Analysis for California WaterFix. That analysis was completed by Dr. David Sundig of The Brattle Group and was released on Feb. 13. It touted the economic benefits of Stage 1 of WaterFix by claiming the project would generate $1.82 for every dollar spent.

RTD provided the documents obtained to Dr. Jeffrey Michael, executive director of the Center for Business and Policy Research at the University of the Pacific. Michael completed a cost-benefit analysis of WaterFix in 2012 and concluded at the time that the project was untenable. In his review, he states that

an unreleased report also completed by Sundig and obtained through a PRA request discussed a single-tunnel option and concluded that “it would not be worth the associated cost savings” compared to the two-tunnel project that the report had already found could only be justified for ratepayers if there were a massive taxpayer subsidy.

Michael goes on to say that the positive benefit claimed by Sundig’s analysis was made possible by artificially manipulating the baseline for the cost-benefit comparison and by artificially inflating the volume of water expected to be delivered via WaterFix. “In summary, the Brattle analysis of a one-tunnel project is highly biased and does not comply with the agency’s own guidelines and professional standards for benefit-cost analysis,” stated Michael. “Given the vast expense and controversy of the Delta tunnels, it is imperative that the State of California prepare an independent, peer-reviewed statewide benefit-cost analysis of the tunnels that the public can trust.”

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Businesses catching onto new Contra Costa County tobacco control regulations

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

A majority of retailers are following the new tobacco control regulations, according to a Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors report.

About 74 percent of the stores visited in February were compliant with new pack size and flavored tobacco regulations included in ordinances that took effect in January.

“We do feel really confident that we will be bringing up the compliance rate after doing that set of compliance checks and doing additional education,” said Tobacco Prevention Program Manager Denice Dennis.

The new regulations, approved last summer, include a prohibition on the sale of menthol cigarettes, vaping solutions and other flavored tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, playgrounds and libraries in unincorporated parts of the county; dictated no new tobacco retailer licenses will be granted to businesses located within 1,000 feet of those establishments or within 500 feet of another business that sells tobacco; instituted new pack-size requirements for cigars, little cigars and

cigarillos; and initiated a variety of other regulations.

“Most of these provisions were focused on protecting youth from the influences of tobacco,” said Daniel Peddycord, Contra Costa Health Services director of public health.

In recent months, officials have sent letters, made phone calls and set up visits to affected businesses, finding varying degrees of compliance and confusion over the regulations, Dennis said.

Officials did not divulge the status of individual businesses, but previously noted stores in East County that must follow the new regulations include: Bethel Market and Delta Sportsman in Bethel Island and the Safeway and Dash stores in Discovery Bay. “Many of the retailers not in compliance (with pack size and flavored tobacco regulations) were confused with the products themselves,” she said. “There are so many of the products on the market, so many retailers had questions or didn’t know that something that was in a brown packet that didn’t look like it was flavored was actually flavored or that honey was considered a flavor; or they didn’t understand the pack-size regulation.”

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Tobacco Prevention Program Manager Denice Dennis reached for comment as of press time, but Jamie Rojas, a spokesperson for the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, said earlier this year that the ban of cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products exacerbates an already challenging economic climate and may lead to blight, higher unemployment and an encouragement of the illegal sale of tobacco products.

District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis applauded the regulatory work thus far and expressed interest in determining what impact the rules are having on tobacco sales.

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County staff could not immediately answer Burgis’ questions but did note they have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of stores selling flavored products – from 97 percent of businesses in December to 58 percent in February.

“The difference is largely a result of the stores that are near youth-sensitive areas that were required to cease the sale of those flavored tobacco products,” Dennis said.

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Dwelling Place seeks more hands for outreach

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Pastor Dennis Davis leads a group in prayer outside The Dwelling Place Church.

This small congregation has dedicated members who have been feeding and clothing the needy every other Sunday.

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for goat’s milk, and the next week, someone randomly donated it,” she said, noting several similar coincidences. “God is watching, and the smallest little things we ask for, He puts in there.”

The Dwelling Place Church also offers events throughout the year to bring the community together. A summertime event will feature a gospel concert and meal. And for Thanksgiving, the congregation will hold a potluck dinner.

“Seeing the joy (this mission) brings

people – especially the children – is everything to me,” said Annette. “Even though some things are gently used – even if it’s something you may just want to throw away – you never know how it can be a blessing to someone else.”

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Every other Sunday, pastors Dennis and Annette Davis, the husband-and-wife team that founded The Dwelling Place Church, join members of their congregation, passing out food, clothing and supplies for needy families in the area. In addition to food and necessities, the church offers a station for prayer requests, and their goal is to serve as a vessel of information for area services. But what they need from the community is more volunteers.

“We need more people – more helping hands. For the amount of people we have, I feel like we’re doing a great job, but we’re kind of a hidden gem, and we want to get the word out for people to gain more volunteers,” said Dennis. “We set up tables in a plaza across the street from the church and have people come over for milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and more. We’ve partnered with Contra Costa Food Bank and White Pony Express, and about 15 to 20 individuals contribute with frequency.”

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BVAL cheerleaders ready to stunt the competition

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The inaugural stunt competitive cheer season will kick off on April 3, putting Freedom, Heritage and Liberty cheerleaders and spectators into a new game.

Unlike traditional competitive cheer, which includes all aspects of cheerleading – crowd cheers, dance, jumps, tumbling and stunts – stunt cheer emphasizes head-tohead competition. Each team performs the same material with the same music.

Teams will clash on nine-panel mats, performing routines that encompass partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, group jumps and tumbling in four-quarter games that last about an hour.

“It takes out the crowd-leading from cheerleading and just focuses on the technical and athletic parts,” said Freedom head coach Laura Strelo.

The sport’s launch comes on the heels of 2015 state legislation mandating that state high school competitive-cheer activities be governed by the California Interscholastic Federation, the state’s high school sports governing body, beginning this school year.

The sport will run during the traditional spring sports season and eventually feature preseason, league play and post-season elements – although Bay Valley Athletic League squads will jump straight into league competition this year.

Antioch, Heritage, Liberty and Freedom high schools are moving forward in

Liberty, Freedom and Heritage cheerleaders, seen here together at the USA cheer and dance nationals, will open the inaugural stunt cheer season on April 3.

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advance of the April 3 opening, while Pittsburg and Deer Valley have backed out this season.

“As a cross of gymnastics, acrobatics and cheerleading, stunt opens up another sport for more young women from all different athletic backgrounds to join together, work together and compete as one,” said Freedom team member Andrea Dean.

“With this sport, competitors are recognized as athletes, which many of us have worked so hard to accomplish.”

The four-quarter stunt contests incorporate many elements of other traditional high school sports.

The games open with a coin flip, and

the winning squad chooses one of six partner stunt routines it would like to perform alongside its opponent.

Impartial officials award a point to the team that performs the best routine, thus giving the winning squad a chance to choose the second-quarter performance, which incorporates pyramids and basket tosses.

The same rules apply to the third and fourth quarters, which highlight jumps, tumbling and a team routine.

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More than 30 colleges and universities participated in the sport this season, according to the nonprofit USA Federation for Sport Cheering.

“I think it is very exciting, because it’s giving the girls more opportunities to move on to the college level,” she said.

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“I love the kids, and that’s my priority,” said Gold. “That’s my absolute No. 1.

I was a special-education director, and I really enjoy seeing the success of all children, especially the special-needs children. And we do have classes for special education in this district. It’s wonderful to see their progress – to see them as they develop.”

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Agency: Byron Union School District Byron Union School District (BUSD) Superintendent Debbie Gold has three passions in her life – education, horses and travel – and it was her love of horses that helped her discover her passion for education.

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The passing of a pet can be an experience similar to losing any other important member of the family.

Though some might prefer to adopt a new pet shortly after a pet dies, others may need time to decide if this is the right decision. Courtesy of Vet Street, WebMD, Bark and RainbowsBridge.com, the following are some factors for pet owners to consider as they try to decide what to do after losing a pet: Home doesn’t feel complete Many previous dog owners feel their homes are empty or incomplete without the presence of a four-legged friend. People who live alone and relied on a recently deceased pet for companionship or safety may consider adopting sooner than busy families or those who have roommates.

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to wait until something other than emotion is driving the decision.

Consider other pets, people If there are other pets in the house, think about how they may react to a new addition. Make sure your fellow humans are on board with the idea too. All opinions and personalities should be considered and all voices should be heard before bringing a new pet into the home.

Is it time for a break?

Some pet lovers may need a break from the responsibility of pet ownership – especially if a recently deceased pet was difficult to care for in its final years.

Existing lifestyle New pets may require a decade or more of commitment. Those who are facing retirement and the possibility of travel or have children leaving the home may want to think about whether or not pets suit their current or future lifestyles.

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Aug. 13, 1937 – March 20, 2018 Nancy Lee Lencioni, 80, of Discovery Bay passed away March 20 after a sevenmonth battle with cancer.

Nancy was born in Ottawa, Ohio, on Aug. 13, 1937. Nancy graduated from Inglewood High School (California) in June 1955. She attended El Camino Community College in Torrance, California, and went on to study Christian education at California Baptist Theological Seminary in Riverside, California. Later in life Nancy took real estate classes and received her real estate salesperson license in December 1998.

After her studies, she worked in the engineering office at Douglas Aircraft Company. She married Don Leibensberger, also from Inglewood, on Aug. 23, 1958. Nancy and Don had their only child, Debra (Debbie) Louise on April 27, 1960. Nancy became a full-time mother and wife. After Don’s army tour of duty ended in December 1961, he went back to practicing accounting in the private sector.

His job eventually took the young family to Oahu for many years before returning to California; eventually moving to Discovery Bay in October 1989.

After 37 wonderful years together, Nancy lost Don to cancer on March 20, 1996. She found love a second time with Myron Lencioni, also of Discovery Bay. They married on May 9, 1998. They each found the perfect companion for their retirement years together. Nancy, a lifelong athlete who enjoyed golf and bowling along

with playing bridge, met her match with Myron who enjoyed the same things. They settled into an idyllic life in Discovery Bay playing and competing in the sports they loved, cruising the world and enjoying golf vacations with their friends. Nancy was a long-term member of the Discovery Bay Women’s 18 Hole Golf Group.

Tragedy befell Nancy when her daughter, Debbie was diagnosed with breast cancer and succumbed to the disease on Feb. 7, 2012, at the young age of 52. Nancy herself was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2017. The thought of life without Nancy was devastating to Myron.

His health deteriorated as the months went by, and eventually his heart gave out on Feb. 24, 2018. Nancy remained strong to see Myron and their friends one more time at his memorial service on March 13. She passed away peacefully one week later on March 20 (the anniversary of Don’s death) knowing she would reconnect with her loved ones.

She is survived by her sisters, Betty Bates and Mary Lou Stanley of Grass Valley, California; her stepdaughter, Lynn (Kevin) Reedy of Pleasanton; her stepson, Leonard (Pam) Lencioni of Huntley, Illinois; as well as her nephews, Mark (Sue)

Stanley of Penn Valley, California, Jeff (Anna) Stanley of Fort Worth, Texas, Kirk (Yvonne) Stephenson of Kona, Hawaii.

Her memorial service and celebration of life will be held on March 30, at 11:30 a.m., at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First St., Brentwood. Viewing and visitation will be held earlier that day, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

She will be buried alongside her husband at Sacramento Valley Veteran’s National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, California, 95620.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to VITAS Healthcare (hospice). They took wonderful care of Nancy as well as helping her loved ones deal with today and the future.

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“We are very excited to bring the Community Art Center to Brentwood,” said Rosalinda Grejsen, general manager of the gallery. “As a nonprofit organization, our main goal is to bring art in all its various forms to the people of Brentwood. The public has been very supportive of the gallery, and we hope that the Community Art Center can further serve the artistic needs of the city.”

The coordinators of the new Community Art Center are Carol Ligon and Jo Olney. Both are retired educators who each have almost 40 years of experience in public education. They have taken that vast experience to create a program that integrates multiple subjects with art instruction for adults, children and teens. Their goal is to make the center a gathering place where artists and supporters can be inspired and share their love of the arts.

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From left to right, Delta Gallery Community Art Center founders Jo Olney, Carol Ligon and Rosalinda Grejsen enjoy an exhibit of work by Ligon’s oil painting students.

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I think we have a good start,” Olney said.

Ligon said the goal is to grow the center so that it serves the artistic needs of everyone from 5 to 95. Ligon and Olney have had the support of a number of gallery artists, most notably Nancy Roberts, who teaches many of the art center’s classes and has developed their new online class registration system.

The current schedule offers a wide variety of classes for all ages with more options coming soon. Workshops for adults

and teens include jewelry design, oil painting, travel sketching and an open studio where artists work on their own projects.

Programs for kids include oil painting, several popular themed classes and art exploration summer camps.

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Its mission is to entertain, educate and enrich the circle of local communities by offering diverse and quality theatrical experiences.

What is a ghostlight? Sneak into a theater late at night and you might find the only source of light is a single uncovered bulb on a tall stand at center stage. Some say ghostlights ward off evil spirits by fooling them into thinking the building is occupied. It’s bad luck (and bad business) for a theater to be dark without a show. Leaving a ghostlight on is a way of making sure the house is always lit.

The Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Board of Directors and active supporters are committed to “keepin’ the light on” live theater in the far East County Delta communities.

“I was the artistic director of the Brentwood Community Theater back in the ’80s and early ’90s,” said Nancy Torres, Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble executive director. “When our board and production staff moved on to other things or were too exhausted to keep going, we went dark. We were without a community theater group for over 15 years before Brentwood Theater Company was launched. I didn’t want that to happen

again, and I pledge to do anything I can to ‘keep the light on.’”

The ensemble will entertain by staging large musical theater productions, straight plays and small musical reviews in various Delta community venues, involving local actors, musicians, dancers, backstage personnel and others to create live theater to be enjoyed on both sides of the lights. The group will also provide training and education for actors, directors and others involved in theater productions along with an opportunity for them to improve and demonstrate their skills.

The ensemble will enrich the local community in a variety of ways through its networking with existing nonprofits, local schools, organizations and businesses in the cities served. The ensemble plans to collaborate with Working Wonders, a local nonprofit that serves adults with disabilities, and local senior communities.

The ensemble receives support from Brentwood Parks and Recreation as well as the city manager. As they expand awareness of this new company, the members will pursue similar contact and conversations with the other Delta communities in Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron and Discovery Bay and will challenge themselves to meet the

needs of a diverse group of people.

Upon its launch, the Main Stage Patron Program will provide the community donors an opportunity to contribute to the purpose and vision of Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble.

The group hopes local residents will support the theater both as patrons and participants.

“It is the hope of Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble to continue enriching local communities and to build on the work that (Brentwood Theater Company) began eight years ago,” said Helen Dixon, Ghostlight Theatre En-

semble artistic director and vice president.

“For example, we are adding an educational component to Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, which will be launched with this summer’s 2018 Performing Arts Youth Academy. In the future, we are looking at programs and classes that will be specifically geared toward senior citizens.”

For more information or to get involved, contact Dixon at helen@GhostlightTE.org or visit www.GhostlightTE.com.

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Celebrating poetry month Join Brentwood Writes in celebrating poetry and short prose, Thursday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m., in the Brentwood Community Center.

All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants are allowed 5 minutes each to perform and are encouraged to bring work on any subject – your own or that of another writer, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Everyone is invited

to perform or listen. This event is free and open to the public. Open Mic is presented by Brentwood Writes, an adjunct of the Brentwood Art Society and the Brentwood Community Library. It is hosted by Kati Short, poet laureate. The Brentwood Community Center is located at 35 Oak St., downtown Brentwood.

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Create and hide unbreakable Easter eggs Easter is one of the most important days of the year for Christians.

Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harkens back to early Christianity, while others trace their origins to paganism.

The Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are two Easter traditions with less extensive histories.

The Easter Bunny, according to www.history.com, first arrived in America in the 1700s via German settlers who brought with them their tradition of an egg-laying hare called ‘Osterhase.’ Children would make nests where the rabbit could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread from Pennsylvania, where many German immigrants settled, to other areas around the country.

Eggs are symbolic of new life and rebirth in many cultures. To some Christians, eggs represent the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Another theory suggests that Christians were once forbidden to eat meat during the Lenten season preceding Easter. Therefore, Christians would paint and decorate eggs for Easter to mark the joyous celebration and cessation of penance and fasting.

Even though these traditions have endured, those with a crafty side may want to experiment with different materials that are more forgiving and more enduring than standard eggs.

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have to be boiled, they don’t need time to harden, and they’re quite comfortable for young hands. Decorators can explore

different ways to color wooden eggs.

Acrylic paints are readily available and safe for users of any age. Wood stains or wood markers also can be used to give the eggs a natural finish. Others may want to rip small pieces of decorative paper to create a decoupage effect on their wooden eggs.

Sew soft eggs Those who are handy with a needle and thread can explore patterns for making soft, stuffed eggs. Cozy fleece or other fabrics can be sewn together to make the general egg shape. Then the egg is filled with polyester filling, feathers or another soft material. Ribbons, buttons, trims, and other decorative touches can personalize the eggs and add a touch of whimsy. Check out www.sew4home.com for their ideas on handmade Easter eggs.

Modeling clay Children who love to get their hands dirty may enjoy making Easter eggs out of modeling materials. Colors can be blended together to create a marbleized effect. Depending on the clay medium, the eggs may air-harden or may need to be heated at a low temperature in the oven to fully cure.

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Pancake breakfast and egg hunt The Friends of Oakley’s second annual Easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, at Freedom High School.

The breakfast is open to all Oakley residents and will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by an egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. Children will hunt for eggs in the following age groups: infant to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 7, and 8 to 10. For more information, visit www.friendsofoakley.com.

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A visit with the Easter Bunny Elise Tran enjoys the festivities at the Mothers of Brentwood’s annual Spring Fling. In addition to Easter Bunny photos, there was an egg hunt, bake sale to benefit Brentwood community outreach projects and a rabbit petting zoo supplied by Spirited Sanctuary.

Easter egg hunt coming to town Discovery Bay Lions Club will hold its annual Easter egg hunt, on Saturday, March 31, at the community center, 1800 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay, at 9:30 a.m., with the hunt starting promptly at 10 a.m. Bring your own basket and camera for pictures with the Easter bunny. The event will feature an Easter bonnet and cap contest follow-

ing the hunt with prizes for the top three bonnets and caps for girls and boys in the following age categories: 5 and under, 6 to 12, and 13 and older. So dress up in those hats and caps and join in the fun!

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Byron log cabin site of new cherry farm

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Many travelers along Byron Highway have noticed the log cabin that’s sat empty for years, and the rustic charmer may soon became a stand for one of Brentwood’s newest farms.

The cabin is owned by Kevin and Deneen Vornhagen who sold their auto body shop after 24 years and decided to invest in another endeavor: cherries. Kevin grew up in Brentwood alongside local farmers and admitted he knew very little about farming when his longtime friends – well-known farmers Tom Bloomfield, Mark Maggiore and Jim Moffat – convinced him to invest in the cherry business.

“With the auto business I owned, I was busy every day, and when I (retired), it was cool for about six months, but then I started to feel that itch you get when you’re a kid, telling your mom you’re bored,” said Kevin.

Now, he owns yet another business but one that allows him to make his own hours and ride his tractor in the quiet early morning while smoking a cigar and watching hawks dive from the sky to pick up the jackrabbits that dart from their burrows when the engines roar. Jackrabbits nibble at the roots of his trees and breed in great numbers, so Kevin welcomes the amazing sight of nature at its best. And while Kevin’s farm would become competition for those friends who suggested he invest in one, that competition

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The land situated around this iconic log cabin along Byron Highway is now part of Vornhagen Farms, Brentwood’s newest cherry farm. The cabin will most likely become its farm stand. is welcome.

“The demand for cherries is very high.

There are about 900 acres of cherry orchards in Brentwood, but, in addition to U-pick, our town’s cherries are shipped worldwide – there aren’t enough,” said Kevin, who saw potential for East County to become a ‘little Napa’ despite the encroaching development.

Moffat said Kevin has been doing a great job learning the ropes and sees success in his future.

“I’ve known Kevin since the late ’60s, and I’m sure he’s going to do a great job,” said Moffat. “In the beginning, we discussed different cherry varieties, different types of rootstock and irrigation along with spacing when planting trees.”

Vornhagen Farms sprawls across 18.6 acres of land with 17 acres of different cherry varieties to lengthen the harvest season.

The log cabin on the property was originally repermitted for residential purposes and lat-

er deemed a better site for a farmstand. And the family plans on opening this year for their first U-pick season. By next year, Kevin hopes the trees will yield enough to sell both U-pick and commercial as the trees will bear more fruit with age.

“This is basically my 401k – these cherry trees will last 25 years, and then by the time I’m done, our boys – Mike, who’s in Bend, Oregon, and Spencer, who’s 18 and lives in town – can take over,” said Kevin.

Getting a foot in the family business early, Spencer will become the U-pick manager.

From identifying which kind of bugs will lay eggs inside the cherries and choosing the right treatment to investigating and prohibiting tree sickness before it spreads to the entire orchard or hiring entire beehives, Kevin and Deneen have learned so much about farming throughout the process. And Kevin said they have the farming community to thank for its wisdom, helping hands, encouragement and occasional rookie bantering. “(My friends) will pull over and see me on my tractor, going up and down the rows over and over again, and say, ‘What are you doing?’” said Kevin, laughing. “I don’t know – maybe it’s because it’s new, but it’s relaxing to me, and even though you put in a lot of hours, it just doesn’t feel like work.”

Vornhagen Farms is located at 11350 Byron Highway. For more information, call 925-382-1812.

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Planning for the future of Oakley Since incorporation, the City of Oakley has set a series of specific twoyear strategic plans, which outline goals that lead to actions, and it’s now time to develop the 2018-2020 plan.

The city is asking every resident to take the time to visit Engage in Oakley and participate in two prompts. One will ask you to rank 10 Areas of Focus – take about two minutes to rank how important various services and goals are to you. For example, is public safety more or less important than planned quality growth?

What about business and job growth?

Next, read the goals for each Area of Focus and offer feedback. The deadline to comment online is March 30.

Another important step in developing this plan is the community-wide strategic planning meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m., in the Freedom High School multipurpose room. Attend in person to offer action items for each of the areas covered in the Engage in Oakley

survey form. During the event, you will have the opportunity to attend sessions focusing on topics important in shaping Oakley, including: •Downtown and Main Street revitalization.

•Community outreach, communication and participation.

•Community infrastructure and traffic, public safety.

•Parks, streetscapes and recreational opportunities.

“Community participation is key in guiding the city council and city staff as they create a vision for Oakley’s future,” said Bryan Montgomery, Oakley city manager. “The plan helps us identify the needs of our growing and diverse city.

Contributing ideas to the Engage in Oakley online forum or attending the strategic planning meeting are great ways for our citizens to get their voices heard.”

To participate, visit www.ci.oakley. ca.us/engage-in-oakley. For more information, contact Nancy MarquezSuarez at marquez@ci.oakley.ca.us or 925-625-7007.

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Have you started your spring cleaning yet? If so, you can sell, barter or trade your excess household items at the Discovery Bay Flea Market happening in April. A Facebook event was posted announcing how to participate in the Flea Market to be held at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen on Saturday, April 7. Tess’ is located at the corner of Balfour and Bixler roads in Brentwood. Remember, one person’s “junk” may be another person’s treasure.

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A conversation about where to donate household items and used clothing popped up on Nextdoor.

So, if you don’t want to sell, trade or barter away your household items, there are numerous donation locations in East County. Some suggestions for drop-off included Hope House, located at 218 Pine St., in downtown Brentwood. They are open to receive donations on Monday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon. The new St. Vincent de Paul located in the Ace Hardware shopping center on Brentwood Boulevard is another new option for donating your unwanted items.

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Speaking of excess, a few folks on social media were asking about how to get rid of unused prescription medication. If you have excess prescription drugs that you no longer need, you will have a chance to dispose of them during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28. The Brentwood Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous. If you don’t want to come to Brentwood, contact your law-enforcement agency to see if they will be participating in this national event.

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Are you in the mood for a conversation with Brentwood’s Chief of Police? The Chillin’ with the Chief event has been posted on multiple social media sites announcing the opportunity for residents to enjoy a beverage at Chill Tea and Coffee, located on Balfour Road, and talk to Chief Tom Hansen. Chillin’ with the Chief is scheduled from 8:30 to 10 a.m., on Saturday, April 14.

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Stop the tariffs: Digital news depends on print There are two things you need to know about newspapers.

Newspapers are important to community life and democracy. Always have been. We at the National Newspaper Association think it is important for all sorts of newspapers to survive uest for the sake of a comment free society – the very large and the very small ones, the liberal ones, the conservative ones, the middle-of-theroad ones, the ones with no viewpoint but just important news, all of them.

Some are our members. Many are not.

We defend them anyway. Americans need newspapers like they need oxygen.

The second is that even if your newspaper is online, the digital copy that you may count on probably couldn’t exist if there wasn’t a printed newspaper behind it. The newspaper in print supports all of the other versions economically. So, if the printed version disappeared, you can’t assume all would be well because it is online anyway. It won’t be.

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These facts are important because the paper your newspaper is printed on is under attack.

One small paper mill in Washington State is trying to use the federal trade and tariff laws to make this paper – newsprint, or uncoated groundwood paper in paper parlance – about 50 percent more expensive. This mill has complained to the U.S. Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission about international competition. If it succeeds, the price of printing newspapers will skyrocket. The resources available for everything else your local newspaper may need or want to do for you will be strangled.

Canadian paper producers have supplied the U.S. for many years. They have some natural advantages over U.S. papermakers because of hydroelectric power and shipping costs. More than a dozen U.S. mills have stopped making newsprint in the last decade because demand for paper has declined. Today, if Canadian paper disappeared because of high tariffs being proposed by the federal government, the U.S. paper mills

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Editor: The use of animals for entertainment is immoral.

Taking animals from their homes deprives them from living in their natural habitat. Animals in captivity are desperately confined. These tight spaces cause animals to become depressed.

Consider the elephants and lions that you

see. Elephants will always be in cages and only see people when they are stressed out. Those same elephants become depressed. Lions pace constantly in their enclosures as a sign of stress. In fact, 30 percent of the animals in captivity die before they are 6 months old because they don’t have proper care.

Zoos and circuses aren’t the only problem. People illegally use dogs in dogs fights. 16,000 dogs die each year from organized dog fights.

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could not supply newspapers with the paper they need. Mills cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build and can take many years to be safely situated in compliance with environmental rules.

With demand falling, no one is going to invest in a massive expansion of U.S. newsprint. Over the short term, tariffs could force the price of paper up, and the New York investors who own the Washington State mill could gain.

But our country will lose. Fragile newspapers will vanish. Challenged newspapers will have to cut back. Even healthy newspapers are going to have to find ways to absorb a daunting new cost. And who will pay? Everyone who relies on a newspaper to tell the local stories, cover elections, advertise sales, get pictures of the winning touchdown and cheer the economic development people on in their work of creating new jobs.

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Even televised forms of entertainment have abused animals. For example, greyhounds used in races are kept in wire cages that they can barely turn around in for 20 hours at a time before they race. Each year, 20,000 greyhounds are killed because they are considered too slow or too old. By supporting these types of entertainment, you are supporting the abuse of innocent animals.

Kylie Rosario Adams Middle School

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Editor: Pets all over the world are being neglected and abused.

Pet owners have no respect for their animals, which results in them being neglected and unloved. When pets are neglected, they mostly end up being starved and forgotten. Approximately 70 percent of dogs are abused, 20 percent of cats are abused and 24 percent of all other animals are abused. Some surveys suggest that the main animal abusers are men under 30. Another form of animal cruelty is organized cruelty, which involves people forcing dogs and chickens to fight each other to the death for money.

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Liberty district names Lions long snapper hall of fame class shines against national competition Liberty High School long snapper Ryan Aguilar was recently named champion of the Rubio Long Snapping Camp in Sherman Oaks.

Aguilar, class of 2019, competed with approximately 70 participants from California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Ohio and Colorado.

Snappers gathered at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks to learn from the best and get the most exposure possible to college coaches.

“Aguilar is one of the smoothest long snappers in the country and ended up winning the overall competition,” said Chris Rubio. “Pressure means nothing to him, and when he catches fire, it is over for anyone going against him. He is so smooth it doesn’t even appear like he is doing anything and then – BOOM! – the ball crushes the punter’s hands.”

Chris Rubio is a long-snapping instructor and has followers from all over the world who attended camps and events offered across the country. Over the past two years, Rubio has had more than 300 snappers go to college.

For more information, visit rubiosblog.com.

Several decorated athletes and one historic team have been named to the 2018 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame.

The recipients will be honored at the district’s 27th-annual awards dinner, on April 28, at 5:30 p.m., at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley.

The inductees are Joey Daniels (Freedom), Cameron Gupton (Freedom), Jor-

dan Knox (Heritage), Keaton Lynn (Freedom), Joshua Melgoza (Liberty), Erica Pantle (Liberty coach), Bill Peters (Jack Ferrill award), Jack Byer (contributor) and the 2009 Freedom baseball team.

The meet and greet begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the ceremony to follow.

The cost is $45 per reservation. For reservations, contact Judy Byer: 925-584-4730 or email at doglovers722@comcast.net.

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Liberty High School long snapper Ryan Aguilar was recently named overall champion at the Rubio Long Snapping Camp in Sherman Oaks.

he Saint Anthony’s Catholic Youth Organization fifthgrade girls’ basketball team recently reached the National League championship game.

Good Shepherd (Pittsburg) ended up on top 22-16. Saint Anthony’s officials said this week they’d like to congratulate the squad and thank the team’s volunteer coaches.

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BVAL announces all-league winter teams

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Heritage High School basketball star Jonathan Ned was recently named the Bay Valley Athletic League’s MVP.

The Bay Valley Athletic League recently named its allleague teams for the winter season.

Wrestling Most Valuable: Adrian Chavez, Liberty First Team: Ben Elias, Garrett Francis, Jeremiah Matthew – Antioch; Dakota Unpingo – Freedom; Elijah Sanchez, Jake Alves, Cody Pruis – Heritage; Rupert Penaflor, Cole Gregerson, Nate Paulson, Adrian Chavez, Wyatt Word – Liberty; Mario Martinez, Isaias Chatman – Pittsburg Second Team: CJ Arana, Jakari Gauldin, Jacob Laico – Antioch; Nolan Marchetti, Ryan Truong – Freedom; Andrew Wagneer, Cesar Borela, Jeremy Carter – Heritage; Cade Martinez, Don Canon, Logan Morris, Brenden Bell, Estavan Davila – Liberty; Kyshjawn Wydermeyer – Pittsburg Honorable Mention; Matt Edmark – Antioch; Austin Foster, Antonio Sanchez – Deer Valley, Albert Truong, Daniel Feustal, Caleb Hunter – Freedom: Christian Hanson – Heritage; Joe Brasher, Liberty; Kiente Brown, Mike Tumbaga, Travis Levi, Jayolon Bishop, Lucas Smith, Alec Acuavera – Pittsburg Girls’ Basketball Most Valuable: Mikaila Wegenke – Heritage First Team: Malayne Barnett – Antioch; Makonna Ohouna – Deer Valley; Fanta Jimissa – Freedom; Jordan Sweeney – Heritage; Hayley Reyes – Liberty Second Team; Abigail Muse – Heritage; Aubrey Robinson, Trudi Hartman – Liberty; Gail Victuelles, Freedom; Zorreia Rudolph – Pittsburg

Honorable Mention: Ajala King, Shadae Williams – Antioch; Divine Odiase, Zyair Montgomery – Deer Valley; Busola Ayiloge – Freedom; Lauren Campbell, Kiddy Befikadu – Heritage; Brianna Trivalini – Pittsburg Sportsmanship: Khonstance Taylor – Antioch; Michaela Soriano – Deer Valley; Angelica Houston – Freedom; Abigail Muse – Heritage; Alexis Steele – Liberty; Deja Price – Pittsburg Boys’ Basketball Most Valuable: Jonathan Ned – Heritage First Team: Eric Donaldson – Antioch; Jabbar Wade – Freedom; Ezra Manjon –Heritage; Benjamin Smith – Liberty; Alfred, Njunge – Pittsburg Second Team: Jacob Long – Deer Valley; Trevon O’Neal – Freedom; Jacob Williams, Charles Stanford – Heritage; Simeon Richardson, Dariuss Robertson – Pittsburg Honorable Mention: Henry Sires – Antioch; Duben Boardman – Deer Valley; Ryan Dutt, Jack Ruff – Liberty Sportsmanship: Treshawn Hackett – Antioch; Domino Pino – Deer Valley; Kent Ashby – Freedom; Saleem Mahdi – Heritage; Jack Harris – Liberty; DeLyon Mitchell – Pittsburg Girls’ Soccer Most Valuable: Kaytlin Brinkman – Freedom; Jenae Packard – Heritage First Team: Sophia Villanueva, Teadora Fritzler – Deer see All-league page 19A

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Name: Mikaila Wegenke School: Heritage High School Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Coach: Rob Ocon

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Heritage High School senior Mikaila Wegenke grew up playing soccer, volleyball and basketball and admits that basketball was initially not her preferred sport.

Wegenke, who played four years of varsity ball for Heritage and was named the Bay Valley Athletic League Most Valuable Player for girls’ basketball this year, got her start playing ball in the Catholic Youth Organization while in the third grade. She was lukewarm toward the sport until she stepped up to a more competitive Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) travel team.

“I would say that when I first started, it was not my favorite. Something just clicked later. The more I kept playing, I fell in love with it more,” explained Wegenke.

“Basketball has always been in the family.

It’s alway on. Someone is always playing.”

The family connection to the game continued at Heritage as Wegenke’s mom is an assistant coach for the girls’ varsity team, an arrangement that has worked out well for mother and daughter.

“I love having her on the bench, she’s a great supporter,” said Wegenke. “We

know our boundaries. She’s a coach and not a mom. She doesn’t treat me any differently, and that’s the way it should be.”

Having spent most of her life involved with basketball, lessons learned on the court have influenced Wegenke’s life off the court as well.

“In basketball, sometimes a call doesn’t go your way and you can’t just drop your head and have a horrible attitude,” Wegenke said. “You need to have that inner drive in yourself to get you out of that hole. If something isn’t going my way I’m not just going to quit. I’m going to persevere and keep going.”

Future Plans: Wegenke has committed to play basketball at San Francisco State where she will major in business. She said that two factors influenced her decision. The first was that their approach to basketball closely matched the Heritage program. And as a fan of the sun and the water, the second factor was the school’s proximity to the beach.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-03454-CA A.P.N.:035-333-016 Property Address: 1987 Chardonnay Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/09/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: SERGIO LARA AND SILVIA LARA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust

Recorded 11/24/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0454135-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 04/25/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 69,704.17 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the

hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1987 Chardonnay Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-333016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust 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: $ 69,704.17. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee

auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil

Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-03454CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 13, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Informa-

tion Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press 03-0477 76119 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2017/18 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on April 10, 2018 hold a public hearing on, and take actions on the following matter: “A Resolution amending the City of Brentwood 2017/18 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees related to: 1) the implementation and timing of Consumer Price Index adjustments and 2) proposed adjustments to Parks and Recreation permit, athletic leagues, recreation programs activities and aquatic fees; and finding that the proposed amendments do not constitute a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act” This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

Information regarding the revised fee schedule may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: March 27, 2018 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76201 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001440 The name of the business: East Bay Furniture Outlet Located at: 1870 Verne Roberts Circle In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: East Bay Furniture Outlet. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2013. Signature of registrant: Cassie Rodriguez, Owner-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 3/2/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75986 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17786303-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-786303-CL IDSPub #0138198 3/23/2018 3/30/2018 4/6/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76054 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 04/30/2018 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 518,093.93 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2539 Whitetail Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-090-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust 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: $ 518,093.93. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00553-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 17, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/

DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76144 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

ee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-772116-JB IDSPub #0138025 3/16/2018 3/23/2018 3/30/2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76018 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001287-00 The name of the business: Md Design & Build Located at: 3033 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael de Lambert. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1//1/2017. Signature of registrant: Michael J. de Lambert. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018

by Deputy T Lawson Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76135 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001444-00 The name of the business(es): Lumpy’s Diner Located at: 5891 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lumpy’s Diner. 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 5/23/18. Signature of registrant: Marci Sturgill, Managing Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 3/2/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76035 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001628-00 The name of the business: Sha’s307 Organizing Located at: 2110 San Simeon Ct In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marsha Pieternelle. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/9/18.

Signature of registrant: Marsha Pieternelle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/9/2023 Antioch Press No. 061617 76140 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001245-00 The name of the business(es): Taqueria Adame Located at: 1600 G Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jesse Daniel Adame Velasco.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Jesse Adame. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2018 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 2/23/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76149 Publish dates: March NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

TS No. CA-17-786303-CL Order No.: 730-1709448-70 YOU ARE IN DEFICTITIOUS BUSINESS FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NAME STATEMENT 12/14/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION File No. F-0001334 The name of the TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE business(es): 1. Animal Clinic of An- SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED tioch 2. Animal Hospital of Antioch AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF Located at: 2204 A St In: Antioch, CA THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU 94509, is hereby registered by the fol- SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public lowing owner(s): Elahi Inc. This business auction sale to the highest bidder for is conducted by: A Corporation. The cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state registrant commenced to transact busi- or national bank, check drawn by state ness under the fictitious business name or federal credit union, or a check drawn or names listed above on N/A. Signature by a state or federal savings and loan of registrant: Bindra Sandhu, Vice Presi- association, or savings association, or dent. This statement was filed with the savings bank specified in Section 5102 County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: to the Financial Code and authorized to February 27, 2018 by Deputy M Favro do business in this state, will be held by Expires 2/27/2023 Antioch Press No. 06- duly appointed trustee. The sale will be 1617 75997 Publish dates: March 9, 16, made, but without covenant or warranty, 23, 30, 2018. expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS remaining principal sum of the note(s) NAME STATEMENT secured by the Deed of Trust, with interFile No. F-0001335-00 The name of the est and late charges thereon, as provided business: Terheyden Contruction Lo- in the note(s), advances, under the terms cated at: 2532 Carpinteria Dr In: Antioch, of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee following owner: Lawrence M Terhey- for the total amount (at the time of the den. This business is conducted by: An initial publication of the Notice of Sale) Individual. The registrant commenced reasonably estimated to be set forth beto transact business under the fictitious low. The amount may be greater on the business name or names listed above on day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO March 1, 1987. Signature of registrant: BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Lawrence M Terheyden. This statement Trustor(s): Myesha Falley, a married was filed with the County Clerk of Contra woman as her sole and separate property Costa County on: February 27, 2018 by Recorded: 12/22/2015 as Instrument No. Deputy A Gnecco Expires 2/27/2023 An- 2015-0262191-00 of Official Records tioch Press No. 06-1617 76130 Publish in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/24/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the Pleasant Hill Community Center, NAME STATEMENT located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, File No. F-0001402-00 The name of the CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room business(es): Spears Sports Agency Amount of unpaid balance and other Located at: 4685 Greenrock Court In: charges: $422,838.06 The purported Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered property address is: 2644 CARSON WAY, by the following owner(s): Tony Charles ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: Spears. This business is conducted by: An 055-590-108-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Indvidual. The registrant commenced to BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding transact business under the fictitious on this property lien, you should unbusiness name or names listed above derstand that there are risks involved in on 12/18/2017. Signature of registrant: bidding at a trustee auction. You will be Tony Charles Spears. This statement bidding on a lien, not on the property was filed with the County Clerk of Con- itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee tra Costa County on: March 01, 2018 by auction does not automatically entitle Deputy C. Pittman Expires 3/1/2023 you to free and clear ownership of the Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75991 Pub- property. You should also be aware that lish dates: March 9, March 16, March 23, the lien being auctioned off may be a March 30, 2018. junior lien. If you are the highest bidder

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00553-CA A.P.N.:055-090-060 Property Address: 2539 Whitetail Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个 信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Lynn R. Ambriz and Arnold E. Ambriz, Wife and Husband Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0298920-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-772116-JB Order No.: 170209483-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DONALD BOGER, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 12/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0403162-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $396,299.68 The purported property address is: 900 ORCHARD LANE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065-062-014 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

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

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

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-772116-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trust-

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Lumpy’s Diner at 5891 Lone Tree Wy Antioch, CA 94531. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 7/15/16 under File No. F-0004444-00 (*1) Katherine L. Sturgill 18 Huntington Circle, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (**) This business was conducted by: an Individual. Signature: Katherine L. Sturgill. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 76056 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0000970 The name of the business(es): Hair by Tina Located at: 225 Alamo Plaza Ste A In: Alamo, CA 94507, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tho T.A. Nguyen. This business is conducted by: An Individdual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/5/2014.

Signature of registrant: Tho T.A. Nguyen.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 12, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 2/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76016 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001089 The name of the business(es): Carter Instruments Located at: 50 Sand Creek Road Suite 48 In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chidimma Ugomma Carter. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Chidimma Ugomma Carter.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Feburary 15, 2018 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 2/15/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76015 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001167 The name of the business: AbOvo Solutions, LLC Located at: 411 Shakespeare Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: AbOvo Solutions, 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 9/27/2017. Signature of registrant: Terry W. Stephens, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 21, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/21/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76001 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001217 The name of the business: Stateline Clothing Co. Located at: 1600 Cayenne Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Charlie Davies. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 2/22/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76002 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001292-00 The name of the business(es): Holy Hair Located at: 729 First Street, Ste A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gina Cotter. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/20/18. Signature of registrant: Gina Cotter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76031 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001314 The name of the business: Warren Financial Group Located at: 2950 Buskirk Ave Ste 300 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Quadrille Corporation. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: James Williams, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M Neal Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76060 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001318-00 The name of the business: J and V Salon Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd Suite G-3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Vicki M.M. Steidle 2. Judith Marie Felan. 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: Vicki M.M. Steidle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 26, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 2/26/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76096 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001338-00 The name of the business(es): Passionate About Pets Located at: 101 Heritage Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Passionate About Pets LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Martha Viola, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 27, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 2/27/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76033 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001367 The name of the business: Cultivated Kratom Located at: 8368 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Megan White. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Megan White. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 28, 2018 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 2/28/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75998 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001410-00 The name of the business: Empowering Birth Doula Services Located at: 2037 Thicket Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vibrant Light Healing & Support LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Misty Heinz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76194 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001521-00 The name of the business(es): Averice Located at: 508 Mendota Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Clark JR.. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/6/18.

Signature of registrant: Steven Clark.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 6, 2018 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 3/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76038 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

Located at: 2148 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: John F. Cooper. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: John F. Cooper. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy A Aguda Expires 3/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76126 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 13th day of April 2018, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Sarah Almanza - Clothing, art work, bags, bedding, exercise equipment & chest.

2. Teresa Irvine Bough - Ski, desk, camp stove, leather sofa chair& collectable dolls.

3. Charles Jones - Power tools, table saw, dolly & trailer hitch, full unit.

4. Enrique Porras - Electric kid’s drum, dresser, boxes, archery target, fishing poles & art work.

5. Alexander Davin - Piano, TV trays, sewing machine, tennis racket, wooden chairs & lamp.

6. Michelle Wilson - Cruiser bike, telescope with stand, TV, bed frame, boxes & bags.

7. Eric Ross - Stereo equipment, office chairs, 3 computers, wooden table, video games, bed frame, sofa, & wooden chairs.

8. Jamie Phipps - 4 wheels and tires, wrapping paper &, stuffed killer whale.

9. Michael Walker - Large art work, boxes, computer equipment Coleman luggage& space heater.

10. Antoinette Gary - Entertainment stand, art work, wicker basket, shoes, clothes & luggage.

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: 3/30/2018 and 4/6/2018 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76187 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

2018, at 12:30 P.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: JOY OSGOOD FAITH SPRINGER GREGORY M THURSTON JENNIFER NEWBAKER TENESHA BOLDWARE Property including but not limited to: Misc. household furniture, weights, bar bells, totes, clothes, briefcases, carpet cleaner, treadmill, chairs, clothes, tvs, lawnmower, books, crates, baby gates, file cabinets, bicycles, matters, wheel barrel, shelving rack, ribbon, clothes, misc. boxes, luggage, kids, toys, kitchen aid, wigs, dining table and chairs, Christmas tree stand, refrigerator, tanning bed, couches, fish tank.

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. 02-1273 76195 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/23/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $673,272.10 The purported property address is: 6391 CRYSTAL SPRINGS CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-550-023-3 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-798381-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-798381-BF IDSPub #0138667 3/30/2018 4/6/2018 4/13/2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76186 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

K. SANGHERA AND GURDABER S. SANGHERA WIFE AND HUSBAND , WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 018-460-044-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1227 PICADILLY LN , BRENTWOOD , CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 $450,109.77. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700277113 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0328006 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018 Brentwood Press No. 021273 76089 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 4, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001412-00 The name of the business: Vibrant Light Hypnosis Located at: 2037 Thicket Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Vibrant Light Healing & Support LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Misty Heinz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76193 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001427-00 The name of the business: RH Accounting & Admin Services Located at: 8551 Pinehollow Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Roxanne Louise Herrera. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/18.

Signature of registrant: Roxanne Herrera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2018 by Deputy M Favro Expires 3/1/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76196 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001442-00 The name of the businesses: All Cal Transactions Located at: 1109 Alder Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Deborah Lynn Majewski. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Deborah L. Majewski. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018. by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/2/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76131 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001461-00 The name of the business(es): Anytime Fitness Located at: 7750 Brentwood Blvd, Ste E In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ignore the Limits, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/27/2017. Signature of registrant: Dominick Amparano, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2018 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 3/2/ 2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76007 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001502-00 The name of the business: Elite Wealth Advisors Located at: 1120 Second St, Ste 104 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Anthony Elias. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 2013. Signature of registrant: Michael Anthony Elias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 6, 2018 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 3/6/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76125 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001652 The name of the business: Coco Insurance Company Located at: 1193 Outrigger Cir In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gemma Dura Sambi.

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: Gemma Dura Sambi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 3/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76093 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001526 The name of the business: 1. Red Door Rentals 2. Red Door Property Management 3. Red Door Located at: 2629 Camel Back Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Julie Selin. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/11. Signature of registrant: Julie Selin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 5, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3//5/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 76058 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, File No. F-0001664-00 The name of the April 6, 2018. business: Natural Nails Located at: 380 W Country Club Dr Ste D In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folNAME STATEMENT lowing owner: Nguyen Chi Lien Thi. This File No. F-0001546 The name of the busi- business is conducted by: An Individual. ness: 360 Pipes Located at: 1129 Discov- The registrant commenced to transact ery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, business under the fictitious business is hereby registered by the following name or names listed above on N/A. Sigowner: Mark Villarin. This business is nature of registrant: Nguyen Chi Lien Thi. conducted by: An Individual. The regis- This statement was filed with the County trant commenced to transact business Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March under the fictitious business name or 13, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires names listed above on N/A. Signature of 3/13/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 registrant: Mark Villarin. This statement 76129 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 6, 13, 2018.

Costa County on: March 7, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/7/2023 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 76059 Publish NAME STATEMENT dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

File No. F-0001680-00 The name of the business: Brentwood Neighborhood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Coalition Located at: 2910 Spanish Bay NAME STATEMENT Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby File No. F-0001556 The name of the busi- registered by the following owner: 1. ness: K-12 Operations Located at: 255 Rod Flohr 2. Kerry Malzahn. This business Wildberry Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is conducted by: An Unincorporated Asis hereby registered by the following sociation- other than a Partnership. The owner: David Paulson. This business is registrant commenced to transact busiconducted by: An Individual. The regis- ness under the fictitious business name trant commenced to transact business or names listed above on N/A. Signature under the fictitious business name or of registrant: Rod Flohr. This statement names listed above on N/A. Signature of was filed with the County Clerk of Contra registrant: David Paulson. This statement Costa County on: March 13, 2018 by Depwas filed with the County Clerk of Contra uty L Ferm Expires 3/13/2023 Brentwood Costa County on: March 7, 2018 by Depu- Press No. 02-1273 76128 Publish dates: ty L Fallas Expires 3/7/2023 Brentwood March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

Press No. 02-1273 76057 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0001740-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: 1. Arts Et Setera 2. Fine File No. F-0001575-00 The name of the Arts Advocate 3. Brentwood Theater business: East Bay Perinatal Chiro- Company Located at: 346 Gladstone practor Located at: 1444 South Main Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby Street In: Walnut Creek, CA 94551, is registered by the following owner: John hereby registered by the following T. Gaughan. This business is conducted owner: Janna Renee Hansen. This busi- by: An Individual. The registrant comness is conducted by: Janna Hansen. The menced to transact business under the registrant commenced to transact busi- fictitious business name or names listed ness under the fictitious business name above on N/A. Signature of registrant: or names listed above on N/A. Signature Jack T. Gaughan. This statement was filed of registrant: Janna Hansen. This state- with the County Clerk of Contra Costa ment was filed with the County Clerk of County on: March 14, 2018 by Deputy Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2018 L Fallas Expires 3/14/2023 Brentwood

by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/8/2023 Press No. 02-1273 76117 Publish dates: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76192 March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0001883-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: Patriots OPS Located at: 4157 File No. F-0001619 The name of the Willow Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, business(es): Roderick Jefferson & is hereby registered by the following Associates Located at: 941 Poppy Court owner: Todd Richard Bough. This busiIn: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby ness is conducted by: An Individual. The registered by the following owner(s): registrant commenced to transact busiRoderick Jefferson. This business is con- ness under the fictitious business name ducted by: An Individual. The registrant or names listed above on N/A. Signature commenced to transact business under of registrant: Todd Richard Bough. This the fictitious business name or names statement was filed with the County listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March trant: Roderick Jefferson. This statement 20, 2018 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires was filed with the County Clerk of Contra 3/20/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Costa County on: March 9, 2018 by Depu- 76190 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, ty A Gnecco Expires 3/9/2023 Brentwood 13, 20, 2018.

Press No. 02-1273 76062 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underNAME STATEMENT signed intends to sell the liened personal File No. F-0001649-00 The name of property described below, pursuant to the business: Cooper’s Restoration the provisions of the California Code of

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AFFORDABLE STORAGE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISION OF APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECTION 21700-21707 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID LAW TO WIT: ON 04/26/2018, AT AFFORDABLE STORAGE; 95 FIRST AVENUE NORTH; PACHECO, CALIFORNIA 94553; (925) 825- 3217; AT 8:00 AM OF THIS DAY, AFFORDABLE STORAGE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, OF THE CONTENTS OF SPACE NUMBERS: B42 4X5DNI MAYBERRY, REBECCA B1040 5X10UP PERGAKIS, HAILIE C96 5X10DNI UPSON, BRYAN C1129 5X10UP COPPOLA, ANGELINA C1144 10X10UP MCCOY, JADE C1152 10X10UP SHEPLEY, JILL D123 5X8 DIAZ, LOUISE D146 5X5DNM HAAGENSEN, DAVID E1313 10X10UP LANGAN, JOHN F250 10X14DNO HARNEY, CHARLES F257 5X10DNI DELOSREYES, KAREN F1357 5X10UP MARTIN, TODD F1363 5X5UP KAISER, PAULINE H326 10X24DNO PARTIDA, ANTONIO ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED WILL CONSIST OF PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD AND CORPORATE GOODS. LANDLORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID. THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. DATED THIS 26TH DAY OF APRIL, 2018. AFFORDABLE STORAGE, LESSOR PH: (925) 825-3217 FX: (925) 825-3219 affordable_storage@sbcglobal.net Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76156 Publish Dates: March 30, April 13, 2018.

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 11th day of APRIL,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday April 11th, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. Stored by the following person(s): Midwest Energy Resource LLC Josh Little Bryan Yeager Torris Watts Christopher Rogers (3) Stephen Cruz Brienne Kautzman Troy Emry Joe Simoni George Calip Kimberly Dougherty Casheena Jones Ladonna Newsone All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase.

Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted

by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien Ca Bond # 00106386718 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond # 0562039 Sale Maker Auctions 925-392-8508. Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: March 30th & April 6th 2018.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76155 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-798381-BF Order No.: 8728185 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TROY ESCARANIO AND JOYCE EXCARANIO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 9/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0297519-00 of Official

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 170027970 TS No.: CA1700277113 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 018-460-044-3 Property Address: 1227 PICADILLY LN BRENTWOOD , CA 94513 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/20/2005. 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 04/25/2018 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0282112-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: HARPRITAM

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andrea C. Guerrero SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Andrea C. Guerrero CASE NUMBER: N18-0480 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Andrea C. Guerrero filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ava Madison Mendoza to Proposed Name: Ava Madison Guerrero-Mendoza. 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: 5/10/2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father to be personally served 30 days prior to hearing.

Date: 3/8/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76040 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018.

Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Appear at hearing Date: 3/1/18 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75995 Publish Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Butte County Supeior Court 1775 Concord Ave. Chico, CA 95973 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Douglas B Jacobs Jacobs, Anderson, Potter, and Chaplin LLP 20 Independence Circle, Chico CA 95973-6144. DATE (Fecha): September 27, 2017 Clerk, by (Secretario): Kimberly Flener, Dept (Adjunto) J. Nelson NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76047 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018

time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Nabeel M. Suberi, Esq., 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720, Long Beach, CA 90802 DATE (Fecha): August 08, 2017 Clerk, by (Secretario): S. Ozuna, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76124 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

fornia Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Denise L. Reposa, DENISE’S FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE 1215 Pine St Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 2295460 Date (Fecha): 2/23/2018 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) A.J. Gambol, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 021273 76123 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001637 The name of the business: Margarita’s Housecleaning and Janitorial Services Located at: 967 Chianti Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Margarita Ruvalcaba. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/19/12. Signature of registrant: Margarita Ruvalcaba. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 3/12/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76090 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP. com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 136445. 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. A-FN4648564 03/16/2018, 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75960 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2018.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brian N. Chase, Esq. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Susiani Truong CASE NUMBER: N18-0605 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Susiani Truong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Susiani Djauhari Truong to Proposed Name: Susiani Djauhari Tan. 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: 05/16/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 03/20/2018 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76199 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John F. Prentice, P.C. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Robin R. Colbeck CASE NUMBER: N18-0466 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Robin R. Colbeck filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Robin R. Colbeck to Proposed Name: Anthony Richard 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: 04/27/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Law Offices of Christina H. Currington SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Erlynda Sineni CASE NUMBER: N18-0496 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Erlynda Sineni filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Erlynda Sineni to Proposed Name: Erlynda Asprer-Sineni. 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: 05/17/18 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press b. Erlynda Sineni must appear at the hearing.

Date: 03/20/18 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 76200 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2018.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) Lynne Frances Vivit has withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name of Johnny Jr. Salami’s Cafe & Deli at 761 2nd St., Brentwood, CA. 94513 The fictitious business name statement for the partnership was filed on 3/7/2017 in the County of Contra Costa under the File Number F-0001555-00. The full name and residence of the person or persons withdrawing as partner(s): Lynne Frances Vivit 5053 Longhorn Way, Antioch, CA 94531. Signature: Lynne Vivit. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 21, 2018 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75999 Publish dates: March 9,16, 23, 30, 2018.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 17 CV02793 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Thomas Brunner, Clayton Arvizu, Tyson Tavalero, Michael Brunner, Tina Tavalero, Samuel J. Arvisu III, and does 1 to 25 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Chico Sierra Real Estate Management, Inc. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): C17-0147 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Susan M. Hinkle YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Ditech Financial, Inc NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001474 The name of the business: Bay Area Iron Works Located at: 4249 Salgado Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Karla Guzman-Palacios. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/5/18.

Signature of registrant: Karla GuzmanPalacios. This statement was filed with SUMMONS (Family Law) the County Clerk of Contra Costa County CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) on: March 5, 2018 by Deputy C Pittman NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL Expires 3/5/2023 Oakley Press No. 03DEMANDADO): PAULINE BROOKS 0477 76000 Publish dates: March 9, 16, AKAMAL You are being sued Read the 23, 30, 2018. information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό FICTITIOUS BUSINESS n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s NAME STATEMENT name is (Nombre del demandante): File No. F-0001617 The name of the busiNUR AKAMAL CASE NUMBER (NÚ ness: 1. Me and the Chicks 2. STEM MERO DE CASO): D18-01005 You with Sophia Located at: 2724 Manresa have 30 calendar days after this Sum- Shore Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby mons and Petition are served on you to registered by the following owner(s): file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the 1. Kristen Jones 2. Matthew Jones. court and have a copy served on the This business is conducted by: Married petitioner. A letter,phone call or court Couple. The registrant commenced to appearance will not protect you. If you transact business under the fictitious do not file your Response on time, the business name or names listed above court may make orders affecting your on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kristen marriage or domestic partnership, your Jones. This statement was filed with the property, and custody of your children. County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: You may be ordered to pay support March 9, 2018 by Deputy C Garola Exand attorney fees and costs. For Legal pires 3/9/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 advice, contact a lawyer immediately. 76061 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, Get help finding a lawyer at the Cali- April 6, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001639-00 The name of the business: Blue Dimensions Construction Located at: 18 Malicoat Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Guillermo Damian. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 12, 2018 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 3/12/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 76098 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2018.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 136445 Title No. 95518602 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2005. 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 04/06/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0107149-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Jeffrey Scott Martinez, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 035-556-007. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4351 Redwood Drive, Oakley, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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: $73,401.47.

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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated: 2/27/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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

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Authorities were notified of a woman who stole some beef jerky. The reporting person stopped her and was not letting her leave until she paid.

Brentwood – March 17, 1:42 p.m.

The following is a sample of recent activities reported by law-enforcement agencies.

ANTIOCH March 11, 2:02 p.m. Authorities were notified of a burglary on Longview Road. Reporting persons said that it occurred while they were gone and believed suspects entered through the window.

March 11, 4:13 p.m. A person told authorities that her boyfriend was threatening her. This report came from L Street.

March 11, 4:41 p.m. A man told authorities that he was walking toward Auto Center when he was a robbed by three subjects on Lone Tree Way. March 12, 10:11 p.m. A woman told authorities that she was walking on a trail from Jack in the Box. After she passed Shell, someone tried to rob her. She said that the suspect was wearing all black and was always behind her. When he got to her, he asked her to open her bag and he threw everything she had inside.

Seeing there was nothing there he pushed her and took off.

March 14, 2:26 a.m. Authorities received a call from a person telling them that they just arrived from vacation and found their house on Hawkins Street burglarized. They said that their window was smashed and that suspects possibly entered through the sliding door.

March 14, 5:33 p.m. Authorities received a report from El Monte Drive that a house had been burglarized.

Authorities arrived and checked the interior of the house.

March 14, 6:37 p.m. Authorities were notified of a robbery that took place at a pharmacy on East 18th Street.

March 16, 4:56 p.m. A man was reported running across the street on Lone Tree Way with a case of beer.

He was said to have thrown a can of beer at a vehicle.

March 16, 6:12 p.m. Authorities received reports that a person possibly entered a home on Reimche Drive through a rear sliding door.

March 16, 11:01 p.m. A man told authorities that he was sitting in his vehicle when two men wearing masks came up to his vehicle with a gun, pulled him out of the vehicle and pistol whipped him. The suspects then left in a vehicle toward Jacobsen Street. They took the victim’s phone but police were able to track the suspects with it.

March 17, 12:22 a.m. A person told authorities that he saw a woman with dark hair climb through a window and begin breaking things in the house on Evergreen Avenue.

March 17, 3:31 p.m. A man told authorities that his son and his son’s friends were walking when two subjects robbed them. His son said that he knew the subjects. They took from him his black Nike sweat suit and Nike shoes.

OAKLEY March 11, 12:29 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on Almond Drive and Orchard Park Drive.

March 11, 9:03 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on O’Hara Avenue and Main Street.

March 12, 12:43 p.m. Authorities received a report of an identity theft on the 1000 block of Quail Valley Run. March 12, 3:52 p.m. Lost property was found at Starbucks on Main Street and Carol Lane.

March 12, 4:34 p.m. Threats were made on the 20 block of Da Vinci Court.

March 13, 12:30 a.m. A suspicious person was stopped on Main Street and Vintage Parkway.

March 13, 12:20 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the 4400 block of Fall Lane.

March 13, 2:25 p.m. Authorities reported reckless driving in Laurel Road and Rose Avenue.

March 13, 5:15 p.m. A 9-1-1 call was abandoned by the caller and was traced back to the 4800 block of Edgewood Court.

March 14, 5:56 p.m. A suspicious subject was spotted on East Summerfield Court and Fairhaven Way. March 15, 7:55 a.m. Authorities reported a person who refused to obey on Carol Lane.

March 14, 1:20 p.m. A false alarm went on at the 2100 block of Chicory Drive.

March 15, 6:38 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Main Street and Oak Avenue.

March 16, 4:55 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 3900 block of Creekside Way. March 16, 12:09 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on Laurel Road and Haley Court.

March 16, 6:44 p.m. A suspicious person was halted at Raley’s.

March 17, 3:11 a.m. A patrol request was made by Best Western Plus.

March 17, 2:48 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported by authorities on the 4700 block of Main Street.

March 17, 4:43 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 1200 block of Fetzer Lane.

March 17, 10:42 p.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party on Deerpark Road and Court.

BRENTWOOD March 16, 2:22 p.m. Authorities were notified of property found on Randy Way. Someone in a white station wagon dumped property on the reporting person’s front yard. He does not know whether it is trash or if the police should take a look. The items include a suitcase and a wine bottle.

March 16, 3:08 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Hudson Drive. The vehicle’s windows were smashed and a black bag with work items was stolen.

March 16, 4:04 p.m. A report of brandishing was made on Lexington Court.

March 16, 7:20 p.m. A robbery with a weapon was reported on Lone Tree Way. A man was said to have taken an item and was seen with a gun.

March 16, 7:27 p.m. A case of trespassing was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. A man was said to have entered the laundry room to charge his cell phone. The reporting person believes he is trespassing as he has a restraining order from the place.

March 17, 11:24 a.m. A family dispute was reported on Cobalt Lane.

March 17, 11:39 a.m. A hit-and-run incident occurred on Balfour Road. A person told authorities that a vehicle hit his car but did not stop. He was unable to get a description of the vehicle.

March 17, 1:42 p.m. Authorities were notified of a woman who stole some beef jerky. The reporting person stopped her and was not letting her leave until she paid. The suspect was refusing to do so. This was reported on Lone Tree Way. March 17, 2:27 p.m. A petty theft by a woman in her 60s was reported on Sand Creek Road. This was proven with surveillance.

March 17, 8:16 p.m. A woman was detained and charged for taking merchandise valued in between $50 and $60. This was reported on Sand Creek Road.

March 18, 12:10 p.m. A fight between two males and two females was reported on Lone Tree Way. March 18, 10:32 p.m. Authorities were notified of suspicious people on Caddie Court. Two subjects dressed in dark clothing were sitting in a curb.

Locals say they are not familiar to the area.

March 19, 11:12 p.m. A subject was reported to have stolen cigarettes from a store on Balfour Road. He was said to be at the McDonald’s March 20, 11:36 a.m. A woman on Orange Court told authorities that she heard someone come through her gate. She then saw a man picking up two packages that were by her front door.

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elaney Sorenson, 17, Lily Partida, 18, and Ava Partida, 14, of Brentwood, walk during the March For Our Lives rally at the Civic Center in San Francisco on Saturday, March 24. The event was part of a nationwide student rally calling for an end to gun violence in the wake of the recent mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Photo by Heather Partida

Homeless from page 1A Diedrickson, who described himself as being more about action than talk, helped co-found a group determined to tackle the effects of homelessness head-on.

The group adopted the name Turning Point of East County and is in the early stages of organizing its efforts. Though they have only met a few times, Diedrickson has a clear vision of what the group intends to do.

“The idea, I believe, is to identify what the population is, where the population is, what the needs of the population are, what the strength of the population is, where are the weakness, where are the voids,” he said.

“How do we fill those voids? How do we take somebody and give them a hand up as opposed to a handout?”

Diedrickson is the de facto leader of Turning Point of East County, but he is quick to add that his opinion carries no more weight than any other at the table. The semimonthly meetings have been attended by 15 to 25 people each representing a grassroots organization with a goal of serving the needs of the homeless. In addition to providing services directly to the homeless, the role of Turning Point will be to act as a services clearinghouse.

Diedrickson wants the organization to connect those in need with those able to fulfill that need by identifying and documenting available services and improving the efficiency with which those services are delivered.

“We’re forming a directory so that someone who needs jackets can find someone who has jackets,” said Diedrickson. “If we’ve got two groups feeding people on Tuesday but nobody there on Wednesday, we want to identify that and maybe make a change.”

Data from a January 2017 Point in Time (PIT) Count indicated the homeless population in Oakley stood at 16, though Jaime Jenett, planning and policy manager for Continuum of Care – a county agency that gathers and analyzes data to further understand the conditions of those experiencing homelessness – said that number is likely higher as the PIT Count only counts the number of homeless people found on a single night. The services available for the homeless in the area are limited.

“There really is a lack of services in East County,” said Jenett. “The county has been working very hard for the last two years to build up services in East County.

Among the efforts by the county is a facility in Antioch that is expected to open in approximately six months. Located at 2525 Crow Court near the Antioch Costco, the CARE (Coordinated Assessment and Resource) Center will provide an escape from the heat and cold, though it will differ from a traditional shelter in that there will be chairs instead of beds.

“One of the things that I’ve been trying to do in the last year is really get the word out that there actually is a whole established homeless system of care,” said Jennet. “I think a lot of people particularly in East County think that nothing is happening and nothing is out there. People want to reinvent the wheel, which I totally get. They don’t realize that there’s actually a whole system that’s already developed that they can hook in to.”

Part of that system is the county’s Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement (CORE) program. It works to engage and stabilize homeless individuals and

and with generous plant and soil donations from The Home Depot, Adam and his team were able to complete the greenhouse in a matter of weeks.

“The entire school is excited to have such a wonderful addition to our campus,” said Cramer, who teaches science. “Within days of completion, the greenhouse was in use. Our special-education students set up the inside of the greenhouse with colorful pictures of vegetables and flowers that will be added to the garden. The greenhouse provides the science team a space to study plant reproduction and growth all year long. We are grateful to Adam, Scoutmaster Matt Dunn and Troop 450 for their hard work in completing the project.”

Mastrangelo noted the students will place new plants in the greenhouse once they return from spring break.

“The greenhouse provides additional opportunities for our students to engage in year-round planting,” said Mastrangelo.

“It has been a great joy working with Matt, Adam and the Boy Scout troop. O’Hara Park is so thankful for their gift to our school.”

Adam will continue working on his remaining merit badges this summer before going before judges who will determine if he is qualified for Eagle rank. Overall, he said the experience of Scouting has taught him to give back to the community in ways he didn’t know how to before.

“Since joining Boy Scouts in 2015, I have been involved in many communityservice projects, and I really enjoy giving back to my community,” he said. “Being able to build the greenhouse for O’Hara Park Middle School with family, friends and fellow Scouts has been a great experience that has taught me many leadership skills, and I am fortunate to have been able to donate it to the school.”

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deliver health and basic-need services and secure permanent housing. CORE teams serve as an entry point into Contra Costa’s coordinated entry system for unsheltered persons and work to locate, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. The outreach teams identify individuals living on the streets, assess their housing and service needs, and facilitate connection to shelter and services. To connect to CORE, one simply has to call 2-1-1.

The City of Oakley lacks the resources to provide services to the homeless and looks to the county and private groups to fill that gap.

“Homelessness is a problem faced by just about every community, and it is good to see folks willing to help them,” said Bryan Montgomery, Oakely city manager. “In my experience there are different categories of homeless, and some I’ve spoken to actually choose to live as they do. Of course, some have a need for mental-health services, and that is another area where the county steps in.”

Diedrickson and the members of the fledgling group hope to begin providing service to the homeless of Oakley and beyond in the very near future.

“I’m reaching the end of my working life by choice, and I want to do something with the rest of my life that means something,” explained Diedrickson. “It’s an opportunity for me to explore what I can do to leave the world just a little bit better than I found it.”

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Events Friday, March 30 New Art Exhibit

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

Saturday, March 31 Cesar E. Chavez State Holiday

Give Always to Others & Co. will be having a breakfast in honor of Cesar E. Chavez at Applebee’s, 2737 Hillcrest Ave., Antioch, from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $10 to attend. For more information, contact gatonco@aol.com, 925439-2558 or Applebee’s at 925-759-9224.

Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast

The Friends of Oakley and the Oakley Police Department will be holding an Easter egg hunt and a pancake breakfast, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/friendsofoakley.

Monday, April 2 NARFE Meeting

The National Active Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will be meeting at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, at noon. Guest speaker, Joan Grimes, will talk about the need for estate planning. For more information, contact Dorothy J. Wilson at 925-308-4538.

Tuesday, April 3 Brentwood Community Chorus

The Brentwood Community Chorus will have rehearsal every Tuesday through May 15, in the Liberty Adult Education multipurpose room. There are no auditions, and reading music is not required, but singers must be able to match the pitch. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565 or visit www. libertyadulted.org.

Saturday, April 7 Paddle Smart Seminar

America’s Boating Club will be having a Paddle Smart seminar, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the City of Antioch maintenance center, 1201 W. Forth St., Antioch. The training will help you go boating safely and prepare for boating on small lakes, streams and rivers. The cost is $40 for members and $60 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.usps.org/localusps/sss-di.

East Contra Costa Historical Society Opening Day

The East Contra Costa Historical Society will be celebrating their opening day on April 7​, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 3890 Sellers Ave, Brentwood. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. eastcontracostahistory.org.

Flea Market

The Discovery Bay Odyssey of the Mind will host a flea market, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Tess’ Community Farm barn. Admission is free.

For more information contact Amanda Dove at 925-408-8332.

Oakley Science Week

The City of Oakley will have hold Science Week from April 7 to 14, at different locations and times. The program is made for ages 5 to 11 years. For more information, visit www. oakleyinfo.com or email Coelho@ci.oakley. ca.us.

Sunday, April 8 The Swingin’ Blue Stars in Brentwood The Summerset Orchards Lodge presents

a group of three singers, the Swingin’ Blue Stars, starting at 2:30 p.m., at the Summerset Orchards Lodge, 770 Centennial Place. Come and watch the group from the East Bay Area performing popular songs from the 1940s. Tickets are $10 and can be bought in advance or at the door. For more information call 925-513-2640.

Thursday, April 12 Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Association will meet at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch Street, Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come and learn about resources available to caregivers to help care for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Open Mic

Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, at the Brentwood Community Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to bring any type of poetry to share as long as it is neither inappropriate nor offensive. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655.

Saturday, April 14 AXIS Arena Rock Tribute

Knightsen Parent Teacher Committee and AXIS Arena Rock Tribute will host a pasta dinner, auction and concert, starting at 5 p.m., at the Knightsen multipurpose room, 1923 Delta Road. Cost is $25 and includes dinner and the concert. For more information, contact Melissa Cakebread at 925-759-1864, Devon Baldocchi at 925-783-2275 or visit https://goo.gl/z56D8u.

DBYC Opening Day Parade

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will have an Opening Day Boat Parade, starting at noon, at Marina Road, Discovery Bay. Come and celebrate Mardi Gras by decorating your boat to enter the parade. For more information, visit www.dbyc.com or https://goo.gl/TQysM5.

Grace Closet 2018 Annual Community Resource Fair

Grace Closet will host a community resource fair at the McKinnon Hall at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 3415 Oakley Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Grace Closet at gracecloset@ gbfofantioch.org, 925-522-2017 or visit www. gbfofantioch.org.

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Brentwood Seawolves

The Brentwood SeaWolves Swimming Team is currently taking sign-ups for the 2018 spring season. Training will be at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Center between 4:30 and 8 p.m. To schedule your tryout, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com. For more information, email info@brentwoodseawolves.com.

Splashball Registration

There will be registrations for an introduction of Splashball for kids ages 5 to 9. The lessons begin on April 9. For more information and to register, visit https://brentwoodseawolves. swimtopia.com/splashball.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

The Brentwood Blaze Cheer is currently enrolling children from 5 to 14 years for a program that teaches the fundamentals of cheer. Practices are ongoing throughout the year. For more information, contact Alison at 925-848-8422 or brentwoodblazecheer@ gmail.com.

U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center will have a U.S. Citizenship Preparation class, Mondays and Fridays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, starting April 11.

The class is for permanent residents who have applied for or are in the process of naturalization. For more information, contact Jean Hilburn at 925-634-2565 x 1097 or at hilburnj@luhsd.net.

Basic Computer Skills for ESL Students

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

Computer Basics

Liberty Adult Education will have a class on computer basics on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. This class will teach students the basic techniques and skills for a computer. For more Information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565.

Computer Basics Plus!

Liberty Adult Education will have a class on computer basics on Tuesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center. This class will teach students how to search the Internet faster and use Microsoft Office Suite. For more Information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center at 925-634-2565.

Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer

The Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer will have sign-ups, at Straw Hat Pizza on April 2, 6 and 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. There are no cuts or tryouts in football or cheerleading, and it’s open for ages 6 to 14. For more information visit www.boffc.com.

Art Classes at Delta Gallery

The Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages, including oil and acrylic painting, drawing and jewelry design.

The classes will be at the Delta Gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com.

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The Knightsen 4-H’ers have created the comfort pack project that gives children necessary personal items by holding donations.

Donations can be dropped at The Brentwood Press office, 248 Oak St., Brentwood, or at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St., Oakley.

Supplies will be collected through June.

Soroptimist International of Antioch meeting

The Soroptomist International of Antioch will be meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. and the second, third and fourth Wednesday at noon, at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch. For more information, contact Mary Ann Redden at 925-757-5605 or visit www. si-antioch.org.

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon meets every Monday, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., and on Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Delta Presbyterian Church. Al-Anon was made to help friends and families of alcoholics. For more information, contact 925-784-8030.

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Whether you are looking to insure your car, motorcycle or boat, it is important to get advice from a trusted expert in the industry.

“Everyone needs to know that less premiums usually means less optional coverages,” said Dale Manning, president of Twin Rivers Insurance in Antioch. “On the surface, two policies can look exactly the same when comparing the policy limits, but many times one won’t provide rental car coverage, a collision deductible waiver, glass coverage, repairs using original equipment parts and actual cash value versus agreed value.”

Dale Manning has over 44 years of experience helping East County residents choose the insurance coverage they need for their vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes, personal watercrafts and other types of vehicles.

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Manning recommends people speak with an agent versus shopping online.

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“Prices are going up, up and up,” said Manning. “Anyone who tells a client that they should expect their auto insurance to go down over time is simply trying to sell them a new policy. Auto insurance policies are not going down anytime soon.”

Premiums continue to rise, because insurers are paying out more money in claims as repair costs increase.

“One of the reasons for the increase in repair costs is that new safety features, such as computers, cameras and sensors, are more expensive to repair,” said Manning.

Distracted driving has also contributed to rising costs, as there has been an increase in accidents on the road.

“Distracting driving, texting and cell phones are causing record-number losses,” said Manning. “None of these current factors will lower rates.”

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According to Consumer Reports’ annual list of 2017’s best cars, the highest rated cars on the road are reliable, safe and satisfying.

“It is always good for customers to check out consumer reports and other reports that show them the reliability and history of vehicles,” said Debbie Marzocco, Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction (CCPAA) president. “This way they can make a more informed decision when purchasing a vehicle.”

To help consumers make the most informed decision, consumer reports give cars an overall score based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety.

The top winners of Consumer Reports’ annual list are as follows: Toyota Yaris iA for best subcompact car; Chevrolet Cruze for best compact car; Toyota Prius for best compact hybrid; Mazda MX-5 Miata for best sports car; Kia Optima for best midsized sedan; Chevrolet Impala for best

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The Kia Optima was voted best in class for midsized sedans in 2017, according to Consumer Reports. large sedan; Subaru Forester for best small SUV; Toyota Highlander for best midsized SUV; Audi Q7 for best luxury SUV; and the Honda Ridgeline for best compact pickup.

There are many local used-car dealerships that carry a selection of these top-rated cars, including the CCPAA in Pittsburg, which is celebrating 20 years in business this July.

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“We have a very friendly staff that has been with us for years,” said Marzocco.

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Another local used-car expert is Jimmy’s Auto Wholesale in Brentwood.

Owner, Jimmy Naji, offers a selection of quality used cars at prices between $8,000 and $15,000 and is quick to point out how much people save buying used cars versus new.

“When you buy a new car, the value depreciates very quickly,” said Naji. “If you buy a used car – two to three years old – you can save between $10,000 to $15,000.”

Naji said Jimmy’s Auto Wholesale offers many of Consumer Reports toprated cars for 2017 as well as other types of cars that are popular for those living in East County.

“Most of the people who live in this area commute every day and want to save money at the pump,” said Naji. “We carry a selection of cars including many Toyotas that have good gas mileage and help people save gas money.”

Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction is located at 2691 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg. For more information, visit www. cccpaa.com or call 925-432-8900.

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2. Failing to change fluids and filters. Many fluids are required for operating and protecting vehicle systems and components. Checking fluid levels and filters regularly helps ensure that your vehicle runs dependably and extends its life.

3. Not following a service schedule. Since many car parts and components wear out or become damaged over time, vehicles need to be routinely serviced to perform optimally. Routine inspections and timely repairs will help keep your car running efficiently and help you avoid more expensive repairs down the road.

4. Keeping a dirty car. Allowing your car to go too long without a wash leads to buildup of damaging chemicals and dirt, increases the potential for rust from road salt and interferes with proper visibility needed for safe driving.

5. Being a severe driver. Whether it’s stop-and-go traffic, extreme weather, rough roads or heavy loads, it can sometimes be difficult to limit severe driving conditions. However, you can drive smart and improve fuel economy by observing the speed limit; avoiding aggressive driving, including quick starts and stops; not hauling unnecessary items; and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.

“Because auto care isn’t always a top priority for car owners, they might not realize they are doing things that adversely affect the performance, safety and value of their car,” said Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council.

“Routine maintenance can go a long way toward saving money, avoiding headaches and protecting your vehicle investment.”

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the Be Car Care Aware consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare. org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit www.carcare.org.

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Did you know that men are more likely to secure their furry friends in the car? The Gauge found that 54 percent of men use a seat belt for their pets, while only one-third of women do so. The American Humane Society recommends properly restraining pets prior to a ride in the car.

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According to the automotive resource Edmunds.com, many dealerships restrict their preowned lease inventory to vehicles that are less than four years old and have fewer than 48,000 miles. In addition, dealerships may only allow potential preowned lessees to lease vehicles that have been certified. Some drivers may prefer leasing preowned vehicles because the cost to do so can be considerably less than the cost to lease brand-new vehicles.

Those costs are less for various reasons, including the preowned vehicle having a lower value and lower rate of depreciation than a brand-new car or truck. Though many dealerships are willing to lease preowned vehicles, prospective lessees may find that more dealerships prefer leasing new vehicles than used models. Still, for potential lessees who intend to buy their vehicles at the end of their leases, preowned leases may make the best fit as preowned leased vehicles will likely cost considerably less to purchase when the lease expires than vehicles that were leased new.

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Here’s a look at how drivers may perceive themselves (and how others view them) based on their color choices in vehicles, courtesy of Pantone, NerdWallet, Thrillist and Today.com: ♦♦ White: This color – perhaps thanks to the popularity of Apple products – can often project a persona of a diligent, hardworking person. White is a dependable color that also is sleek and modern. Many people who prefer white also like the purity of the color and its perceived cleanliness. ♦♦ Black: Black vehicles have stood the test of time as status symbols. Those who purchase black cars may view them as classic and powerful. Black also conveys elegance. That’s why limousines and hired cars are often black. ♦♦ Silver: Silver cars may have futuristic connotations because of their metallic hues. Silver vehicles also can be elegant and prestigious. A certain element of modernity is associated with silver cars and

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Properly inflated tires reduce drag on the engine. Engine drag makes the vehicle work hard to move, and that wastes fuel.

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When asked the most elaborate car maintenance they’ve performed without help from a mechanic, most Americans said that they have either changed the oil or changed a tire. But being able to change your own tire won’t do much good if the spare doesn’t have any air in it! Twenty-nine percent of Americans never check their spare tire’s air pressure.

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