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Teacher of the Year honored The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) has announced fourthgrade teacher Paige Colburn as Gehringer Elementary School and OUESD Teacher of the Year.

Colburn has been teaching in Oakley for four years. She grew up in the area and attended Liberty Union High School District, where she was part of the Teaching and Learning Academy.

Colburn completed her student teaching at Gehringer Elementary School and quickly stood out as an outstanding young educator.

She was then hired and assigned to Gehringer, where she has been teaching third and fourth grades. Colburn also has had the opportunity to loop students from one grade to the next.

Around campus, Colburn’s name is synonymous with technology. She was in the first tech academy and received Chromebooks for her students early in the year. Colburn has championed technology for her site and our see Teacher page 26A

Taking Back The Night Photo courtesy of the Oakley Elementary School District website

Gehringer Elementary School Principal Tawny Leonard (left) and Superintendent Greg Hetrick (right) pose for a photo with this year’s district Teacher of the Year, Paige Colburn.

“ We are talking about more than line items

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The Brentwood City Council has answered the fire district’s call for additional funds to keep its fourth station open.

This week, the council directed City Manager Gus Vina to present to the fire district board two options for keeping the district’s fourth station open for three years.

“We have to do something,” said Mayor Bob Taylor. “We have to face the issue.”

The first option calls for the fire board, along with the cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the county, to continue to band together to keep the fourth station open, as has been done since July 2016.

The second option calls for the city of Brentwood to enter into an exclusive three-year memorandum of understanding

on a spreadsheet; we are talking about lives.

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Joel Bryant, president, fire board to close the Knightsen station in favor of opening a second in Brentwood.

Since mid-2016, the district’s fourth station, in Knightsen, has been funded with a combined $2.2 million from the district, cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the county. However, it is slated to close in June if additional funds aren’t found.

“We are talking about more than line items on a spreadsheet; we are talking about lives,” said Brentwood City Councilman Joel Bryant, president of the fire board. “Each one of these calls (the fire district) is responding to is a potential, life-threatening

situation.”

If the multijurisdictional approach is approved, it’s expected the district would pay $4.2 million over three years, with Brentwood contributing $1.5 million, Oakley $946,000 and the county $600,000 to keep the Knightsen station open. The contributions were determined based on call volumes and population in the respective areas.

If Brentwood marches forward alone, the Knightsen station would close and a second Brentwood station would open.

In this case, Brentwood would pay $3 million over three years, with the remaining $4.2 million

funded by the fire district.

Brentwood officials have twice met privately with officials from Oakley, the county and the district. The fire board is slated to hear the proposal at a meeting on April 3, while the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors and the Oakley City Council will discuss the multijurisdictional option no later than April 18.

Brentwood Vice Mayor Steve Barr and Councilmember Karen Rarey, both members of a subcommittee launched earlier this year to address the shortage of fire and medical emergency services, said they hope the City of Oakley and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agree to the multijurisdictional option – but early indications are that they won’t.

Rarey said officials from both the county and the City of see Fire page 26A

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Many dogs become apprehensive when their owners are out of view, and such apprehension can be very tough on them. The Humane Society of the U.S. says severe separation anxiety may be exhibited by extreme behavior problems and destructive actions.

Dogs may engage in destructive chewing, excessive barking that annoys neighbors, digging or scratching at windows, breaking out of cages or enclosures, or urination and defecation, even among house-trained dogs.

Cases of separation anxiety may be simulated or true, according to professional dog expert Cesar Millan. Some attention-seeking dogs learn the behavior, knowing it will garner attention – even if it’s for the wrong reasons.

True separation anxiety is a genuinely stressful event for dogs.

When treating dogs with separation anxiety, the ASPCA advises resolving the dog’s underlying anxiety and help it to grow accustomed to being alone for long periods of time.

This can begin through early socialization as a puppy. The following techniques may help your pet: • Time alone. While it’s tempting to take a new puppy with you everywhere or lavish constant attention on the dog, this could be setting you up for problems later on. Help the dog feel se-

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• Exercise to reduce anxiety. Tired dogs are less likely to grow bored and more likely to find contentment by sleeping, instead of being destructive. Exercise, discipline and affection are the common mantras of dog trainers.

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• Provide comforting items. Worn clothes that smell like you can be a security blanket for a pup. Also, train the dog to recognize a particular word or action to signal your eventual return.

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District asks parents to skip promotions

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is encouraging parents of eighth-graders to stay home and watch the end-of-the-year promotional ceremony via live stream.

OUESD Superintendent Greg Hetrick, who noted the letter sent home announcing the change doesn’t explicitly prohibit people from attending the ceremonies at the district’s two middle schools, stressed a variety of reasons for the switch, including a lack of space in the schools’ gyms, past conflicts with weather interfering with the events being held outdoors and the events serving more as a promotional ceremony for the students than a traditional graduation.

This year’s event, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. on a school day, instead of after school like in years past, will continue to be an assembly format with a slideshow and student speakers, and is only expected

to last about 30 minutes.

“The only thing that has changed is the time of day in which this has happened,” Hetrick said. “Do we really want 3,000 people to show up and not fit in the gym? We are making it so they can watch from the comfort of their own device or at home and even record it to keep it as a keepsake. It truly isn’t – and hasn’t been for a long time – a graduation, and that is not going to change.”

After Freedom High School opened in 1996, and more so after Delta Vista Middle School opened in mid-2001, the events have slowly shifted to short promotional ceremonies, void of traditional graduation exercises, such as students wearing caps and gowns or having their names called as they walk across a stage.

Instead, the events are designed as an end-of-the-year celebration for students, with the class president addressing classmates, the past president previewing life as a high school student and a few students honored for things like good grades

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“ The only thing that has changed is the time of day in which this has happened.

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Greg Hetrick, OUESD superintendent and perfect attendance.

“This is a transitional thing,” Hetrick said. “You finished this phase of your life, but what happens next really matters.

Unfortunately, one of the things that happens is some students leave middle school, go off to high school, immediately get behind and need to make up credits. It’s really focusing on getting them off to a good start (in high school).”

During one of the events last year, many attendees retreated to the gym to view a live stream of the ceremony to avoid watching it outside in 106-degree weather. Another year, an outdoor cer-

emony was forced inside after rainy days leading up to the event would have had spectators watching the ceremony from chairs sunk in mud.

Additionally, holding the events outside of school hours, like in years past, has the potential to slightly delay the start of teachers’ vacations and strain the custodial staff, which is required to set up and clean up after the events.

“Sometimes, you get in the rut of doing something, because you have always done it,” Hetrick said.

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Community to Take Back the Night

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

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Brentwood rape victim Kirsti Albrecht, pictured above, was found dead in her room seven months after she was raped. sible to have the perpetrator put behind bars.

According to Cecchini, she called the rape-crisis hotline and the police immediately after the rape. She went to the hospital and endured an invasive rape-kit exam. She retold her story to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office and worked with detectives for weeks, even obtaining a recorded confession from the rapist. She helped set up his arrest and watched as he was taken away, anticipating how she would prepare for her case when it went to the Contra Costa’s District Attorney’s (DA) office.

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For Knightsen resident Alli Cecchini, founder and executive director of First Generation Farmers, that moment happened in July 2015, when she was raped.

“I became a rape survivor and joined the other 18 million rape survivors in our country,” said Cecchini.

Her harrowing experience and struggle for justice led her to take action and bring the community together to support rape survivors and bring awareness to sexual assault. Cecchini and First Generation Farmers are hosting Take Back the Night NorCal on April 7, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Brentwood City Park.

The event, which is being sponsored by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, will feature local crisis-center information booths; arts and crafts; musicians; keynote speakers; a yoga, self-defense and dance therapy class; and local therapists.

“Take Back the Night will bring awareness and understanding to the serious and uncomfortable topic that is sexual violence,” said Dan Torres, a Brentwood Chamber of Commerce board member.

Many rape victims have a difficult time moving on when they feel the justice system has failed them.

“I could not stand for this,” said Cecchini. “So, I made an oath to myself and every other victim of sexual violence to stand up against this problem. I want victims to have more of a voice, and I’m speaking for the hundreds and thousands of people who can’t speak for themselves.”

Giving victims of sexual assault a voice isn’t easy.

According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest organization against sexual violence, two out of three rapes go unreported and out of every 1,000 rapes, 994 perpetrators will walk free. Unlike the majority of rape survivors, Cecchini was able to take every step pos-

bail, and no charges were pressed. Four months later, she received a phone call from a detective, letting her know that the DA decided not to press charges, because he felt there was not enough evidence to go to court.

“I want the DA’s office to do their job and protect us,” said Cecchini.

While Cecchini is making her voice heard, there are many victims of sexual assault who can’t speak for themselves, including Brentwood resident Kirsti Albrecht, who was found dead in her room seven months after she was raped. Her father, Brentwood resident David Albrecht, will be a speaker at the Take Back the Night event.

Like Cecchini, Albrecht’s perpetrators were never prosecuted by the DA’s office, even though she took every step possible.

“What should have been a slam-dunk case wasn’t even pursued by the DA,” said Albrecht. “My daughter was brave.

She stood up for herself and wanted these guys put in jail. I want people to know what’s going on in our county and that the mindset of our DA’s office has to change.”

According to Contra Costa Senior Deputy DA Paul Graves, prosecuting rape cases isn’t always easy. Graves was not in his position when Cecchini and Albrecht’s rapes occurred, but is willing to examine any case to make sure his predecessor didn’t miss a detail that could lead to a prosecution.

“We prosecute every single case we can ethically prosecute,” said Graves. “I don’t expect victims to agree with us when we don’t prosecute a case, but I want them to understand why. We have to be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone is guilty in order to prosecute. When we can take them down, we take them down.”

Graves would like to work with Cecchini to find ways to increase the number of rape cases that are filed and to educate the community about the issue of sexual assault.

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by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

The Patriots Jet Team Foundation (PJTF) is revving up for its third-annual golf classic on June 12 at the Discovery Bay Country Club.

The tournament will feature plenty of golf, prizes, camaraderie and fun, but the real winners of the day will be the recipients of the event – future aviation students.

“Our goal is to help students with an interest in aviation,” said Poul Kisling, volunteer coordinator with the PJTF. “There are lots of opportunities for students out there, and we are here to help.”

Founded in 2012 by Patriots Jet Team owner Randy Howell, the PJTF is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to introducing aviation curriculum to students in schools throughout Contra Costa County.

The PJFT invests 100 percent of its proceeds in student programs and the PJTF Scholarship Program, which was started in 2016.

Funds from the program are used to augment student curricula in school and to expand the Aviation Flight Simulator Center in the Aerospace Academy at the Bryon Airport.

Last year, the PJTF provided several aviation scholarships to students from local high schools.

Joey Chatburn, 17, was one of those lucky recipients. A senior at Heritage High School, Joey, who has enjoyed a lifelong interest in aviation, attended a PJTF career fair

the students. If they have a passion for flying we’re going to help them with that. It’s that simple.

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The Patriots Jet Team Foundation (PJTF) works to inspire a love of aviation in local students through a number of educational and hands-on programs. last fall and signed up for the Introduction to Aviation program.

“It is a great opportunity for students like me who want to pursue a career in aviation, but don’t know where to begin,” said Joey. “It is a lot of work; they definitely encourage you

to be successful, and the mentorship is incredible. It was a great, life changing experience.”

Following his completion of the program, Joey and five other students were awarded scholarships from the foundation – $2,500 to put toward their continuing avia-

tion education. For Joey, that translates into a private pilot’s license.

And that, said Kisling, is what the program is all about.

“Last year, we raised $30,000 for the program, and we are hoping for even more this year,” said Kisling. “Our focus is all about the students. If they have a passion for flying, we’re going to help them.”

Tournament sponsorships and tickets to the event are still available. The entry fee for scramble format tournament is $200 and includes green fees, cart, breakfast, lunch and dinner and a gift bag worth over $75. Prizes will be awarded for 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place winners, and participants have a chance to win a vehicle on each of the par 3 hole-in-one contests.

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Community rallies to support teen diagnosed with ovarian cancer

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Seventh-grader Mya Johnson was just another preteen, gearing up for softball, when a routine physical exam changed her life – determining she had ovarian cancer and a tumor the size of a 31-week fetus.

Prior to the discovery, her parents thought what most would of a young girl approaching womanhood and complaining of cramps – that the discomfort was related to her menstrual cycle. Fortunately, the physicians examining her decided to run some tests and discovered the tumor before it metastasized to other parts of her body. They told her to go to Oakland Children’s Hospital right away.

On March 20, a day after her 13th birthday, the youngest of the Johnsons’ three daughters went under the knife and had both the tumor and one of her ovaries removed. Since the cancer hadn’t metastasized, the doctors have determined the cancer was in its third stage, and Mya will probably need four to six months of chemotherapy.

Along with her family, Mya’s core group of best friends – Logan Fromme, Janelle Greer, Tori Castillo, Allison Felix and Simone Mladinich – who have been at her side since kindergarten, have been shaken to the core. They’ve come together to fundraise for Mya’s family, make purple ribbons for their classmates to wear in honor of ovarian cancer awareness and distribute bracelets that read ‘Fight Like a Girl’– all between visits to Oakland to see her in the hospital.

“The kids really wanted to do something, and they started making ribbons for her,” said Cindy Greer, Janelle’s mother.

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have reached out to us; it’s been tremendous.

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Johanna Johnson “They all decided to put up a GoFundMe account, so Mya’s family wouldn’t have to stress about taking time off work and (could) just focus on being with her.”

On the Friday before spring break, the five friends, with the help of some of their parents, distributed purple ribbons to the entire seventh-grade class, and each student pinned it to their shirt to show their solidarity for Mya’s swift recovery. The seventh-graders were planning to take a photo for the yearbook, but instead were pleasantly surprised to see Mya attend in person with her family.

“I just want to commend the community for rallying around our family,” said Johanna Johnson, Mya’s mother. “Complete strangers have reached out to us; it’s been tremendous. We’ve lived out here for 25 years, and it’s amazing how the community has embraced us – people we don’t even know will come up to us to let us know they’re thinking of us.”

Johanna also expressed how grateful she was for the families of the children closest to Mya. “They’ve all been friends for a long time and there for one another,” Johanna said, recalling the kids’ kindergarten years when Mya made sure there were no peanuts in her lunch, so she could still sit with Logan, who was allergic.

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Seventh-grader Mya Johnson (fourth from the left) stands with her five best friends – Tori Castillo, Janelle Greer, Allison Felix, Simone Mladinich and Logan Fromme – who mobilized to raise funds, create awareness ribbons and distribute ‘Fight Like a Girl’ bracelets in the wake of Mya’s ovarian cancer diagnosis. gery and awaiting pathology reports to further assess future treatment. In the meantime, the family has been told the type of tumor she had was what is called a germcell tumor – which can grow in the reproductive organs of boys and girls. They do not yet know if her condition is hereditary.

Debra Fromme, Logan’s mother, is another parent helping with ribbons and fundraising efforts. She recognizes Mya as someone who has been a friend to everyone.

“She really, truly is a very sweet and

honest girl,” said Debra. “She’s helpful, always includes people and always makes sure everybody feels welcome. I met her in kindergarten, and there are only a couple that you stick with like that. She and her family are just really nice people.”

Cindy noted the community response has been wonderful, but they are still about $1,500 shy of their $10,000 fundraising goal. To help the Johnson family, visit www.gofundme.com/mya-johnson.

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Feature: Officer Peter Folena

Agency: Brentwood Police Department Peter Folena is a field-training officer for the Brentwood Police Department.

In that capacity, he spends much of his time preparing the city’s newest patrol officers for their life on the street.

“I take pride in training the new officers,” he said. “I want to train the best officers possible; the people of Brentwood deserve it.”

Folena always wanted to be a cop. His father and uncle were both officers in the San Francisco Police Department during the ‘70s.

He jokes that it made for some interesting family dinners.

“My uncle worked in the Tenderloin, so he had some good stories,” he said.

After giving college a try for a couple of years, Folena decided it wasn’t for him and instead put himself through the police academy. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Pittsburg Police Department in 2000 and stayed there until 2007, when he moved to the Brentwood Police Department.

“Pittsburg was a great city and a great police department to learn,” he said. “I had a couple of buddies who worked for Brentwood, and they said I should check it out. I came over and loved it. I live here as

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well, so I always wanted to give back. As a police officer, I think you go a little above and beyond when you live here and work here.”

Deciding it was time to get serious about his education, Folena went back to school, finished a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership in just 13 months.

“You do it fast when you’ve got a brand new baby coming,” he said. “I knew there was no way I was going to get this done with a newborn.”

Folena is married to a nurse, who also does shift work. That means spending time together requires careful planning. And the newborn he referred to is now an energetic 3 year old, who occupies a lot of attention from Folena, his wife and his 19-year-old stepdaughter.

“I’m a people person,” said Folena. “I like to get out and talk to people. I’ve been a cop for 17 years, and I’m still out on the street, having a good time.”

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So, my phone has been buzzing this week with clients nervous that rates going up will make it harder for them to buy a home (if they are a potential buyer) or harder to sell a home (if they are a potential seller). The reality is, while the Federal Reserve did raise the overnight lending rate by .25 percent, mortgage rates haven’t changed that much from a month ago.

We need to keep in mind that the Federal Reserve doesn’t control mortgage rates. They can change what’s called the ‘overnight rate,’ at which big banks lend each other money to meet their reserve requirements. When this rate goes up, usually, the other interest rates that consumers pay (credit card, car loan or others) go up. But, mortgage rates don’t move in lock-step with this rate. Mortgage rates are for longer-term loans (usually 30 years) and few mortgages last the full term, anyways. They often get paid off in 7-10 years, when people move. So, mortgage rates are tied more to the rate on the 10-year

Treasury Note, which moves based on what the economy is expected to do over the next 10 years. That’s why you don’t always see mortgage rates go up with the Fed raises rates.

In this case, the rate increase was pretty much expected. So, it’s possible that mortgage rates have been slowly increasing recently in expectation of this increase.

That’s why, when the increase is announced, actual mortgage rates don’t change that much. It’s when there is an unexpected, big change up or down that you may see mortgage rates change drastically. Similar to what happed when the stock market went UP the day that GM filed for bankruptcy. It was expected and already ‘priced in.’

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Barr fined by Fair Political Practices Commission $200 plus 1 percent of contributions received for each violation – to determine the fine, which was considered minor.

“The enforcement (division) would rather spend its time – and taxpayers’ money at the end of the day – on pursuing more egregious violations of the act, more higher level and more serious violations that do cause harm to the public,” said FPPC Communications Director Jay Wierenga in response to how the commission determined the fine.

The commission receives 2,000 or more complaints a year, with the number tending to rise around elections, Wierenga said.

Barr’s largest late contribution – $5,000 from the California Real Estate Political Action Committee, Los Angeles – was reported 15 days after the deadline. The contribution Barr waited longest to report (41 days) was $1,150 from the Richland Real Estate Fund. Other contributions included $1,675 from the Committee to Re-elect Robert Taylor of Brentwood (15 days overdue); $1,000 from Bloomfield Vineyards of Brentwood (34 days overdue); and $1,500 from the Aloha Club of Byron (29 days overdue).

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The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has fined former Contra Costa County District III Supervisor candidate and current Brentwood City Councilman Steve Barr $1,980 for failing to report $18,825 in campaign contributions within 24 hours, during the 90 days leading up to the November 2016 election.

The commission found Barr was late on reporting nine contributions after the complaint was levied

by Barr’s then opponent and current Contra Costa County District III Supervisor Diane Burgis a month prior to the election.

Burgis declined to comment on the ruling.

Barr did not respond to requests for comment as of press time, but had previously said he made a mistake and takes full responsibility for missing the deadlines.

“I regret this happening,” he said. “I will adhere to any remedies they (the Fair Political Practices Commission) see fit.”

Barr waited until his quarterly report, on Sept. 28, to report the contributions, despite state law requiring candidates to report monetary contributions of $1,000 or more within 24 hours of receipt or within 48 hours

BARR for nonmonetary, in-kind contributions.

The contributions, which range from $1,000 to $5,000, were between one and 41 days past due.

The commission used a predetermined formula –

Annual State Park hike

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n April 22, the John Marsh Historic Trust will host its annual Heritage Hike, an opportunity to explore parts of the usually inaccessible Marsh Creek State Park in Brentwood. Thanks to the droughtbusting rain, this year’s trek will feature green grass and wildflowers missing from previous hikes, Photo by Mike Oria as well as sweeping vistas, rock formations and flora and fauna in the largest State Historic Park in California. Ger Erickson, seen here leading last year’s trek, says the hike will be about five miles over moderate terrain and include some new locations. The $20 cost will support the trust’s efforts to restore Marsh’s 161-year-old Stone House and open the park. To reserve a spot, call 925-679-5811.

Senior center to host resource fair Sponsored by Fast Eddie’s Automotive Technician School, the Oakley Senior Center is hosting a Community Job and Resource Fair, on April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 1250 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley.

This free event will feature local employers and social-service organizations, which will share information about programs and career opportunities available to the community.

“This is the first year of what we hope becomes an annual event,” said Sonya Gasaway-Harvey, program coordinator for the center. “Although we’re an odd partnership, Fast Eddie’s Automotive Technician School and the Oakley Senior Center share a common concern about the lack of visibility of resources in Oakley for everyone. Our objective in the organization of this event is to bring awareness to social and economic needs of every community member, galvanize the senior population and provide an outlet for socialservice providers and employers to share information directly to Oakley residents and far East County communities.”

All ages are welcome and vendor registration is free at https://goo.gl/x3MItQ. For more information, call 925-679-8554.

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Many residents of the county privately experience suffering and stress in their homes, due to the needs and behaviors of their mentally ill relative.

The Contra Costa County affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness is sponsoring a free, educational, 12-week course, to be held in Brentwood, starting April 22, on Saturday mornings, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The course will provide friends and family members with facts related to the challenges of a mental disorder. The classes

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Some of the course subjects covered are symptoms and treatment of major mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, panic disorder, brain biology, communication training, emotional support and possible recovery solutions.

For more information and registration, contact Nancy Seibert at 925-2855995 or fam2fam4u@gmail.com.

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Voting for wine and futures In a recent wine competition featuring 30 red and white wines from 23 California wineries, legislators and elected officials awarded gold medals to seven wines.

Brentwood’s own Bloomfield Vineyards was nominated by Assemblyman Jim Frazier (D- Discovery Bay).

The competition was held during the annual California Association of Wine-grape Growers (CAWG) Foundation Gala, which raises scholarship funds for children of California wine-grape grower workers.

The winning wines were as follows: Chardonnay 2015 Chardonnay, Rusack Vineyards, Santa Catalina Island (wine nominated by Sen. Ben Allen) Viognier 2015 Viognier, Bloomfield Vineyards, Contra Costa (wine nominated

by Assemblyman Jim Frazier) Other white wines 2015 Vermentino, Ponte Winery, Temecula (wine nominated by Sen. Jeff Stone) Cabernet sauvignon 2014 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Paso Robles (wine nominated by Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham) Pinot noir 2012 Seven Twenty Eight Pinot Noir, Fiddlehead Cellars, Lompoc (wine nominated by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson) Zinfandel 2014 Mountain Zinfandel, Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles (wine nominated by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin) Other red wines 2014 Freakshow Red, Michael David Winery, Lodi (wine nominated by Assemblyman Jim Cooper) More than 100 growers, vintners and government leaders attended the March 15 event at The Sutter Club in Sacramento. For more information, visit www.cawg. org or www.cawgfoundation.org or contact Meredith Ritchie, CAWG Communications, at 916-708-3364 or meredith@ cawg.org.

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Crossing the finish line

The 3rd Annual Discovery Bay Triathlon is coming up on Saturday, April 22, and all the action starts and stops at the Boardwalk Grill parking lot.

With an estimated 300 participants this year, there is something for the novice and advanced athletes alike.

“Our first two triathlons couldn’t have gone any better,” said race director Jim Mattison. “We had a lot of compliments from many people, including experienced triathletes who came to race from Nevada to Minnesota.”

For those who are uneasy about completing the entire course, teams of three may participate in relay form in either the Sprint or Olympic race. Each participant can do one of the three legs, and each can either swim, bike or run.

A great family event, Discovery Bay’s triathlon is a great way to get involved with the community, while exercising.

Volunteers are also needed, and interested parties can contact Chris at kimo.cf@gmail.com. For more information or to sign up, visit www.dbcf.info or contact Jim at jim@dbcf.info.

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hicago: The Tribute paid homage to the Hall of Fame rockers on Saturday, March 25, at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. The band celebrated the legend’s string of hits, including “Saturday in the Park,” “Beginnings,” “If You Leave Me Now” and “25 or 6 to 4.”

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Doors open at 6:00p 7:00p Dinner Live music provided by the LHS Jazz Ensemble Raffle Prizes, Auction, No Host Bar

Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane $25 per seat, $40 per couple OR… a Table of 8 for $150 Order your tickets now, seating is limited.

Contact Chris Stones 510.996.2875 libertylionsband@gmail.com As this is a charity event, sorry no refunds made for unused tickets

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Incident Date: March 21 Headline: Man stabbed in Discovery Bay airlifted to hospital

Incident Date: March 21 Headline: Early morning garage fire in Oakley

Incident Date: March 19 Headline: Suspect arrested in Oakley shooting

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Heritage alum becomes Airman U.S. Air Force Airman Dustin R. Boyes graduated from Basic Military Training on Sept. 23, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Boyes, a 2016 graduate of Heritage High School, is the son of David and Christy Boyes of Discovery Bay and Christina Boyes of Livermore. Airman Boyes completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Following basic training, he attended the 13-week Security Forces Technical School at JBSA-Lackland and graduated on Jan. 23. Airmen who complete basic training and technical school earn credits toward an associate’s degree in the Community College of the Air Force.

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A scholastic achievement Scott and Carol McCool of Discovery Bay send congratulations to their daughter, Ashlynn Jean McCool, for being named to the Dean’s List for the College of Health and Human Services at San Diego State University (SDSU) for fall 2015 and spring and fall 2016. Ashlynn is a junior at SDSU this year, and her parents couldn’t be any prouder! She has maintained a high grade-point average throughout her three years at SDSU, as well as serving on the executive board of her sorority, Kappa Delta. Ashlynn plans to study abroad this summer to shadow multiple physicians at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. She plans to graduate with a bachelor of science degree from SDSU’s College of Health and Human Services in December 2018 and then continue her education to become a physician’s assistant at a location yet to be determined.

Get a ‘taste of freedom’ for Passover For thousands of years, Jews around the world have been celebrating their freedom from Egypt.

Residents of the Delta region are warmly invited to attend an authentic Passover Seder, on April 10, at 7:30 p.m., at Chabad of the Delta, 2295 Tilton Lane. All Jews, regardless of affiliation or background, are encouraged to participate in an evening replete with the Mah NishTanah (four questions) traditional handmade matzah, four cups of wine, lively dialogue and an exquisite three-course kosher for Passover meal.

The Seder will take participants through the wondrous liberation of Jewish ancestors from Egyptian

bondage, as well as help participants understand the Seder’s relevance to today’s Jew. The Seder is sure to provide an inviting atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.

“This Seder is an opportune time to bring unity to the community and just get together to enjoy each other’s company,” said Mrs. Mashie Goldshmid “It’s the Seder that has kept families together for thousands of years.”

Passover is believed to teach, inspire, empower and challenge the individual to leave ‘Egypt’ each day – abandoning self-imposed ‘slavery’ and subduing the ‘Pharaoh’ within.

“This is an exciting opportunity to meet new people, share and enjoy really great food,” said Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid, executive director of Chabad of the Delta. “The Seder meal will be interactive, warm and vibrant, interspersed with lively discussion through group participation, as well as individual involvement.”

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Testimony continues in Shultz murder trial

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

William Shultz, on trial for the murder of 9-year-old Discovery Bay resident Jordon Almgren, said in court this week he would not be taking the stand to testify on his own behalf.

Shultz, who was wearing a dark business suit, remained seated as Judge Laurel Brady asked if he agreed with his attorney Cynthia Scofield’s statement that her client would not be testifying.

“Yes, your honor,” answered Shultz, in a soft voice.

Shultz, 20, is accused of Jordon’s stabbing death in 2015. He has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.

Prosecuting attorney Simon O’Connell started the week by playing Shultz’s videotaped interrogation, which was conducted

by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office detectives Clifford Frazier and Mike Sagan, at the Martinez Detention Facility on the evening of April 26.

Jordon was attacked in his Discovery Bay bedroom in the early morning hours of April 26, 2015.

Throughout the interrogation, Shultz made no effort to deny he killed Jordon.

He said plainly, “I killed my best friend’s little brother.”

In one exchange with Shultz, Frazier asked if he knew the difference between right and wrong.

Shultz replied, “Of course.”

Frazier then asked if killing Jordon was wrong, and many in the courtroom gasped as Shultz said, “It didn’t feel wrong at the time.”

Frazier then asked if Shultz understood that it was criminally wrong to kill Jordan, and he replied simply, “Yes.” When pressed for a motive behind the killing, Shultz explained several books had come into his possession during a trip to Los Angeles in the weeks prior to the crime. The books – a collection of Robert Frost poetry, three “Southland Tales” comic books and the Bible – had convinced him that the end of the world was near, he said.

“I thought the world was going to end.

I needed to get ready. I needed to know what it felt like to kill somebody before someone tried to kill me,” Shultz said during his interrogation.

Shultz revealed to investigators he initially considered killing his best friend, Evan Almgren, but he decided that attacking Evan would be too dangerous and could possibly result in his own death.

Instead, he said, “I singled out his little brother.”

O’Connell rested the case for the prosecution late Monday morning.

Asked how he felt the case was pro-

gressing, O’Connell said only, “It’s going as expected.”

This current phase of the trial, referred to as the guilt phase, was expected to go to the jury this week. A second phase to determine Shultz’s sanity is expected to begin around April 10 and last approximately a week. The same jury is seated for both phases.

The defense’s case thus far has centered on three witnesses – Shultz’s stepfather, William Baughman; his great-aunt, Jeanette McPherson; and his mother, Katherine Shultz.

Taken together, their testimonies paint the picture of a troubled young man, whose behavior grew increasingly alarming and difficult to understand. The deflection point appears to have been his trip to the Los Angeles area during his spring break in 2015.

According to McPherson, Shultz showed up at his grandmother’s house that spring unannounced, wearing only pants and socks.

Katherine was unaware Shultz had gone to his grandmother’s home. She knew only that he was missing. The morning after Shultz slipped out of the house, she discovered that the walls of his bedroom were covered with phrases such as “Money is the root of all evil,” “Don’t kill creativity” and “Relax,” written in crayon.

McPherson drove Shultz back to Discovery Bay and stayed to help keep an eye on him, as his mother arranged for him to see a mental-health professional.

On the morning of April 25, Shultz, in an agitated state, tried to convince his mother of the impending collapse of social order.

The interaction degenerated into a shouting match, during which Shultz threatened suicide. Alarmed, Katherine called 911.

A deputy from the sheriff’s office arrived, and after some negotiation, Shultz agreed to a voluntary psychiatric evaluation.

Several hours later, he returned home, and the situation turned tense again, culminating with Shultz getting thrown out of the house.

He grabbed two bags on his way out.

One bag contained the knife he would use to kill Jordan just hours later. His stepfather later testified that he was aware of the knife in Shultz’s bag, but did not confiscate it, because he claimed it wasn’t his property.

Though both Baughman and Katherine knew that Shultz was heading to the Almgren home, neither called to alert them of the disturbing changes in Shultz’s behavior.

“I never thought he was a danger to another human being,” Katherine said, crying during her emotional testimony.

On the day of the murder, around 4 a.m., Katherine had gone in search of her son. She drove by the Almgren home, looking for Evan Almgren’s truck, and left when she didn’t see it. Shultz had murdered Jordon between 4 and 4:30 a.m. and had already fled the scene in Evan’s truck.

This is the second installment in a series of stories on the William Shultz trial. To read the first article, visit www.thepress.net.

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Eagle Scout makes life better for seniors “I’d like to believe we all have something we would like to do for seniors, and I feel they should be able to enjoy gardening without pain.”

These are kind words of wisdom from 17-year-old Brentwood student Nathan Gewondjan, who decided to make his Eagle Scout project all about Senior something special for the orner residents at Westmont Senior Living in Brentwood.

After 10 years in scouting, Nathan is about to receive the highest honor a Scout can achieve. With just a few small requirements and the completion of this project, that dream of his Marla will come true. Enlisting Luckhardt nine other volunteer Scouts and church friends, Nathan made planter boxes that are easily accessible to both those in a wheelchair and those who are able to stand.

According to Nathan, the idea was to eliminate any bending, stooping or other possible fall issues for all. The results of their hard work brought smiles and tears of joy.

With generous donations from local venues such as Trader Joes, Big B Lumber, Safeway and Elite Comfort Systems (owned by Nathan’s dad), as well as some of his own money, Nathan and his team of angels began building the two

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large flower boxes at his dad’s warehouse. They started their labor of love on March 17, and after working diligently for many hours, they had finished their task by the end of the next day.

When the boxes were completed, they brought them over to Westmont and placed them in the rear garden by the serenity of the fountain. All of the soil, flowers and herbs were also delivered and set up for planting. Safe and secure for all residents to participate, the flowers and herbs were planted in the sunshine, where everyone could reach the boxes comfortably and enjoy their passion for gardening.

Nathan feels very strongly about bridging the generation gap. Over the past several years, he and his family have visited the people at Westmont, and Nathan was thrilled to be able to share his talents and time with them. He hopes other young people will be inspired by what he and his friends have done.

One of six siblings, Nathan was home schooled and graduated from high school classes this year. He is excited to start college at Brigham Young University, in Idaho, where he will study either mechanical engineering or lab development.

At 17, he still has time to decide which career path he will take, but I have a feeling he will do great in anything he goes after.

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Westmont resident Verna Kruse, seen here with Eagle Scout candidate Nathan Gewondjan, admires the planter boxes that Nathan made as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Facing many fears on my anniversary Who wouldn’t love a trip into San Francisco?

Even though we live just a little over an hour away, we rarely venture across Hangin’ in the bridge and into here the city. I have a good reason why – I hate freeway driving. If I need to go to Walnut Creek, which is about the farthest I can go without having a panic attack, I take Vicki Kirker Pass.

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people may think, “Wow, Kirker Pass is kind of dangerous.”

It has two lanes up and down a very steep, curvy hill into Clayton, but I have traveled that road hundreds of times during the course of my 40 years here in the East Bay, so I am more than comfortable with it and will choose that route over the freeway.

However, you can’t get to San Francisco by way of Kirker Pass, so when Maury surprised me with tickets to a musical in San Francisco for our 25th anniversary, the first thing I thought was, “Can we take BART?” Unfortunately, BART would have taken us a lot longer, and Maury informed me that we had dinner reservations in North Beach, so having a car would be much easier.

Instead of acting excited and appreciative, I made a beeline for the computer and began searching for some meditation techniques.

We had tickets to the matinee showing of “Into the Woods,” at the Golden Gate Theatre. We left early, so we wouldn’t be rushing, and made sure our two teenagers had plenty of food and had been instructed to keep the alarm on and not open the door, cook or use candles – the usual safety instructions. Then, we began our journey.

One thing that helps distract me from the perils of the freeway is texting. Not when I am the driver, of course, but I find that if I just keep my eyes on my phone, I don’t see the dozens of speeding morons weaving in and out of traffic like they are at the Daytona 500. I don’t see the jerk in

the next lane texting, smoking and eating a burger, all while trying to operate a vehicle.

The big-rig driver – transporting hazardous and flammable material in his tanker truck – coming over into our lane without warning doesn’t even catch my eye!

I send my kids little messages about nothing, making sure to finish each one with “I love you,” followed by an emoji, blowing a kiss.

It doesn’t help that Maury’s car has no CD player and can only get AM radio stations, complete with a lot of annoying static. I could have really used a little smooth jazz and a glass of wine, but before I knew it, we were on the bridge. San Francisco did look beautiful.

We drove toward the theater, looking for a parking garage. The scenery began changing, and it wasn’t pretty. We parked and began walking to the theatre. Maury leaned over to me and said, “Whatever you do, don’t look down.”

I wasn’t sure why, but I’d soon find out.

The amount of homeless people was staggering. It was like a zombie apocalypse.

These people were in bad shape. There was yelling, fighting, staggering in the street, and the smell of urine was heavy in the air.

I made the mistake of looking down and got a full view of a passed out, half-naked man’s lower parts on display for all to see. I screamed and jumped around him, covering my face.

“Oh, sorry you had to see that,” Maury said. “I told you not to look down.”

Wow. I should listen to him more often.

OK, maybe I live in my own little world out in Antioch, where the highlight of my day is going to Target. I thought our homeless problem was bad, but it is nothing compared to San Francisco. I wasn’t prepared for the things I saw that day.

The strangest thing of all is that many high-end theatres are in the Tenderloin district. You have people dressed in their Sunday best on their way to see “Hamilton,” at $400 a ticket, trying desperately to ignore what and whom they are stepping over. It is truly bizarre.

I wanted to go home. Why would anyone want to come here? Can’t the city do anything about it? What must tourists think? I was shaken. Even smooth jazz couldn’t fix this.

Thankfully, the show did. It was wonderful, with uplifting music, catchy lyrics and great performances with some muchneeded laughs. I was transported out of the “Netherworld” and “Into the Woods.”

I hated to venture back out onto the street, but this time, you can bet I did not look down. We took a drive up to Coit Tower and then into North Beach.

Over a very romantic dinner at a lovely Italian restaurant, we celebrated our 25 years together, but the visual images of what I saw still remain. I am not sure what the answer is or even if there is one, but maybe it begins with bracing yourself and taking a good look down.

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ene Stonebarger, a World War II veteran and 92-year community member, recently dedicated an American flag to the Liberty baseball and softball teams.

The flag will be the first to fly over the softball and baseball fields.

Stonebarger and his wife, Ruth, raised five children, all of who once played sports at Liberty High School. Today, he has 12 grandchildren, including five who have also played sports for and graduated from the school.

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Freedom baseball team triumphs over Dons

by Michael Dixon Correspondent It’s unlikely anyone who watched Freedom’s game against Amador Valley will mistake it for a baseball classic.

The two teams combined for four hit batsmen, had three runners caught stealing, left 14 runners on base and committed seven total errors. While it wasn’t a technical exhibition, it was certainly exciting. It ended on a single from sophomore left fielder Ryan Mckinley that scored junior center fielder Richie Kabasinskas, who narrowly beat the throw home to give the Falcons a 4-3 walkoff victory.

“I had a good secondary,” Kabasinskas said. “All I thought when the ball was hit was ‘we’ve gotta score,’ and the coach was waving me in. It was close. I knew the play was going to be close, so I had to get myself out of the way to try to get my hand in to avoid the tag.”

Mckinley was involved in another huge play in the game.

With men on second and third, a twoout single cut the deficit to 3-1, but a throw from Mckinley ended the threat. He charged the ball and threw home, putting the ball in position for senior catcher Kevin Longeran to make a tag and end the threat.

“I just saw it was a ground ball, and they had a runner on second,” Mckinley said. “I was thinking they were going to send him. I just came up on it, made sure that I got the ball and tried to make a good throw home.”

Additionally, Amador Valley had two rallies ended with a runner attempting to steal home. One came in the second inning, when a missed bunt attempt on a suicide squeeze left the runner out to dry. The second came in the sixth inning. The Dons had already scored two runs to tie the game and attempted to catch senior Jonathan Pierce off guard with a straight steal home.

Fortunately for the Falcons, their pitcher saw what was happening just in time to react and throw the runner out.

“As soon as I saw him out of the corner of my eye, the first thing I thought to myself was to be relaxed, step off and just make the throw home; it was bang-bang,” Pierce said.

He was also complimentary of the overall defensive effort.

“To have the defense like that play behind you is just amazing,” said Pierce While Pierce was no stranger to a jam on Tuesday, he went the full seven innings to pick up the complete game win, striking out five along the way.

“I thought our pitcher did fantastic,” coach Francisco Zelaya said. “He had command most of the game and kept his velocity up. I’m very happy with the way he performed today. He just has poise. The bottom line is he has a lot of confidence in himself. He knew he could do the job and just went out and com-

peted.”

It also helped Pierce that he was given early run support. After the failed squeeze play effectively ended an Amador Valley threat in the top of the second, Freedom got on the board in the next inning.

Sophomore shortstop Kyren Paris delivered a two-out, two-run double to score Longeran and Mckinley. An inning later, an RBI single from Longeran scored senior designated hitter Seth Seller, putting Freedom up 3-0.

“I thought we played really well,” Zelaya added. “We hit the ball hard. That’s all you can ask for. We hit the ball hard, made things happen and were able to score some runs.”

The win put the Falcons above .500, giving them a 5-4 mark on the season. It was also only the Dons second loss of the season and ended a six-game winning streak that included wins against Freedom’s rivals Heritage and Liberty.

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West Coast Wildfire wins Norcal contest against Blues The West Coast Wildfire under-17 girls recently competed in the first round of knockout Norcal Premier state cup games with a match against the San Juan Blues.

The top 32 teams in Northern California are competing to become No. 1 in the region. In a win-or-go-home situation, the Wildfire won 3-1, sending the Blues packing, and moved on to the sweet 16 round.

At the whistle, Wildfire took control and went on several offensive attacks. The Blues, with a solid midfield and one offensive attacker, managed to advance the ball a few times as well.

At the 31st minute in the first half, San Juan was awarded a handball in the box, giving them a free shot at scoring first.

With a clean strike to the left net, the Blues moved ahead 1-0.

But their lead did not last long. At the 40th minute, Wildfire’s outside-mid Callie Crain fired a shot from 30 yards out to the left corner of the goal, and the half ended with both teams on the board with one goal

At the start of the second half, the Wildfire continued their offensive attack. With both teams knowing their fate was on the line, the intensity ratcheted up and so did the level of play. The Wildfire turned up the pressure on the Blues and kept the ball in the attacking half of the field.

At the 55th minute, forward Heather Tarabini attacked and went head-to-head with the Blues’ keeper. The keeper fumbled the ball and Tarabini pounced on the opportunity to make a goal, moving Wildfire ahead 2-1.

With a one-goal advantage, Wildfire knew they needed an insurance goal to close the match out. At the 81st minute, Midfielder Amanda Zeck got the opportunity.

A long throw-in to the scrum in the attacking box sent a loose ball out to Zeck just outside the 18. Zeck connected and delivered a volley shot into the left corner of the goal, giving the Wildfire a 3-1 lead and eventually the victory.

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Photo courtesy of the West Coast Soccer Club

The West Coast outside-mid Callie Crain jumps on her opponent to win the ball during the West Coast Wildfire victory over the San Juan Blues.

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A change is in the wind Stars on the move

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reedom star softball players Marissa Gonzales and Ryann DiBasilio recently signed their letters of intent to play for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts and Bossier Parish College in Louisiana. In three seasons for the Falcons, Gonzales has played in 68 games, hitting .308 with a .373 on-base percentage, 49 hits, 41 runs and 16 RBI, according to Maxpreps.com. Gonzales currently holds a 3.94 GPA, while DiBasilio has a 3.53 GPA. Both players were members of Freedom’s North Coast Section winning squad in 2016.

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All cosmetics aside, what does this mean for the bowler?

Few players have the opportunity to experience a new playing surface as even Harvest Park was constructed of used machines and lanes from previous centers that had gone the way.

Those old lane beds and surfaces had unique topography from lane to lane, from pair to pair and from side to side within the pair. It’s a fact some pairs played better than others.

All this becomes a part of a player’s average for that center, and they build an arsenal of equipment to manage it.

When the new lanes go in, every lane of every pair will be topographically flat and consistent across the house. There’ll be a period of transition for everybody. First, the lanes will undergo a gradual period of seasoning while the lane man adjusts its surface to routine dressing and cleaning. This will require the player to make quicker adjustments during a set to their lines of play, but the important point is consistency, and it will prevail.

The approaches will prove to be more of a challenge for the average player. Some players will find them to be slicker with more slide.

If this isn’t manageable, then a change in shoes could be in order. Find a product that has interchangeable soles and heels, which permit you to adjust your degree of sliding and braking.

Change is something all of us resist and many debate it merits, but in this case, it’s a good one – for the players, for business and for the community.

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Bowling has been America’s No. 1 participation sport for more than a century.

Centers have come and gone by the thousands over those years, rolling the dice of success based on many factors, like demographics, economics and prevailing land values. In Northern Keglers California alone, more orner than 90 centers have closed their doors for just those reasons since 1985.

The first 20 to 25 years are critical, after which, they are usually clear of mortgages and loans, but a number of Duane future decisions have Wilson to be considered. Like any structure and machine, it has to be maintained and serviced, but when maintenance exceeds the cost of purchasing a new item, things need to be replaced.

Rumors started about a year ago that our local center was at that decision point.

Knowing the owners, it was clear to me that they were here for the long run. Major renovations in the last few months – the replacement of masking units to a modern color motif, the replacement of the settees with new furniture, along with completely new carpeting – confirmed this notion. Additionally, it’s now confirmed our center will be undertaking the replacement of its lane beds, surfaces and approaches in the next few months.

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LUHSD announces new Hall of Fame class The Liberty Union High School District will host its annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony on Saturday, April 29, at Heritage High School, at 5:30 p.m.

There are six individuals and one team being inducted into the hall of fame this year. The six individuals are Rod Beaver, Kevin Harrity, Jessica Khalil, Stacy Perez-May, Chrissy Stalf and Ryan Rodriguez. The 1992 Liberty High School girls’ track and field team is

also being inducted.

Beaver (class of 1974) and Perez-May (1989) are Liberty graduates, Stalf (2009) and Rodriguez (2009) are both Freedom graduates and Khalil (2009) and Harrity (2010) both went to Heritage. More details on each inductee will be provided in the coming weeks.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased until April 14. For more information or tickets, contact Judy Byer at 925-584-4730 or doglovers722@comcast.net.

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rentwood resident Holly Williams, who attends Carondelet High School, recently signed her letter of intent to swim with Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. Aside from starring for Carondelet, she swims for the Brentwood SeaWolves.

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The Antioch Delta Skimmers recently announced the addition of Zayd Othman, a four-year scholarship swimmer from Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia, to its staff.

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Star joins Skimmers The Antioch Delta Skimmers recently announced the addition of Zayd Othman, a four-year scholarship swimmer from Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia, to its staff.

“On behalf of the Antioch Delta Skimmers swim team, I’d like to enthusiastically welcome Zayd Othman to our coaching staff,” said head coach Suzye Farmer. “I know he will help our swimmers improve greatly. He brings the latest in training techniques, and we are fortunate to have him on our staff.”

Othman brings to the team more than eight years of coaching experience and the

latest training techniques. The team is excited to have a local collegiate athlete return from college and be part of the team.

Othman holds the Davis & Elkins College school record in the 100-fly and the 200-medley relay. At the Bluegrass Mountain Conference Championship meet in February, he got an all-time personal best in the 200 fly and qualified to swim in finals.

He’ll graduate with a degree in history and a minor in art this May, having swam all four years at the collegiate level and played one season of lacrosse at the school.

Undead Roller Derby comes to life in Antioch Undead Roller Derby is inviting prospective players, referees and volunteers to check out a live practice on April 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Paradise Skate Roller Rink.

“Come out and see what this whole ‘roller derby nonsense’ is all about!” the organization noted in a press release.

“While we’re always recruiting new faces, it can be a little less intimidating to come check it out in a group of people rather than just one on one.”

The squad kicks off its home schedule on April 15 against the Folsom Prison

Bruisers, at 7 p.m., at Paradise Skate Roller Rink.

Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 dollars in advance. Tickets for children 12 and under are $8. Advance tickets can be purchased at Paradise Skate Roller Rink, 1201 W 10th Street, in Antioch; Antioch Indoor Sport Center, 1210 Sunset Drive, in Antioch; or online at www. u n d e a d ro l l e rd e r by. c o m .

Groups needing tickets can email marketing@undeadrd.com. For more information, visit www.undeadrollerderby. com or email join@undeadrd.com.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-004233 160247998-CA-VOI APN 034-420-054 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/21/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/24/2017 at 01:30PM, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by HENRY B JONES AND BEATRES A JONES, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 09/24/2010 in Instrument No. 2010-0205148-00 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 3600 MOSSWOOD DR, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said

Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $358,559.09 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 03/22/2017 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION AMY CONNOLLY ASSISTANT SECRETARY / ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www. aztectrustee.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale dates 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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8668562 TS No.: CA1600275666 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 037-124-001-1 Property Address: 1888 BABBE STREET OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/13/2005. 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 04/24/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/20/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0180744-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: TY EUGENE LEMOINE, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b),

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Legals (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 037-124-001-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1888 BABBE STREET, 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, 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 $342,997.00.

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 im-

mediately 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 CivilCode. 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 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1600275666 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 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 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 800-2802832 NPP0304289 To: OAKLEY PRESS 03/31/2017, 04/07/2017, 04/14/2017. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 72820 Publish Dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001023-00 The name of the business: Potato Chimps Located at: 513 Burwood Way In: Antioch, CA, 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Mike Henriquez and Tanya Shelton. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mike Henriquez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 13, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 2/13/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72632 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-755062-BF Order No.: 730-1612204-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): Lisa Richards and Paul Richards, wife and husband Recorded: 3/19/2007 as Instrument No. 20070079107-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/3/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0083080-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/10/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $446,736.29 The purported property address is: 1911 MOUNT STAKES COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-9056 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-610-038-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-755062-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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-755062-BF IDSPub #0123563 3/17/2017 3/24/2017 3/31/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72630 Publish Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2017.

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-10-368990-RM. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-10-368990-RM IDSPub #0124238 3/24/2017 3/31/2017 4/7/2017. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72764 Publish dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 2017.

you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-692408-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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-692408-CL IDSPub #0124494 3/31/2017 4/7/2017 4/14/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72827 Publish Dates: March 31, April 7,14, 2017.

Trustor (s): Barbara A Sullivan and Cardon Eugene Sullivan, wife and husband Recorded: 12/1/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0460739-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/10/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $185,520.04 The purported property address is: 2723 IVY LANE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. The land referred to in this Report is situated in the City of Antioch, County of Contra Costa, State of California, and is described as follows: A Condominium comprised of Parcel One Unit 213, as shown on the Condominium Plan attached as Exhibit “A”, to the Declaration of Restrictions, recorded on March 31, 1987, Book 13545, Page 347, Official Records of Contra Costa County Parcel Two An undivided 1/234 tenancy-in-common interest in and to Parcel A as shown on the Map of Subdivision 6657, filed March 31, 1987, in Map Book 311, Page 33, Contra Costa County Records Excepting and reserving from Parcel Two (A) Units 1 through 234, inclusive, as shown on the Condominium Plan attached as Exhibit “A” to the Declaration of Restrictions, recorded March 31, 1987, Book 13545, Page 347, Official Records (B) The exclusive right to use all those areas designated as carports, decks and patios, as shown upon the Condominium Plan referred to above Parcel Three The exclusive right to use of those portions of Parcel A described in Parcel Two, above, designated as Carport No C-213, and Patio or Deck No D-213, as appurtenant to Parcels One and Two above described APN: 053-230-051-4. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-230-051-4 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-755032-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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-755032-BF IDSPub #0123526 3/17/2017 3/24/2017 3/31/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72623 Publish Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001255-00 The name of the business: T3-Nails Located at: 2550 Somersville Rd. #71 In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Minh Thi Tran. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/23/2017. Signature of registrant: Minh Thi P Tran, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2017 by Deputy A. Vesquez Expires 2/22/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72672 Publish dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001412-00 The name of the business: Pipe It Up Sweets Located at: 1613 Mount Silliman Way In: Antioch, CA, 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner: Genena Ware. 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: Genena Ware. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2017 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 3/2/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 72637 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001640-00 The name of the business: Steve’s Freelance Photography Located at: 510 West 3rd St. In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Steve Nosanchuk. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-1-17. Signature of registrant: Steve Nosanchuk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2017 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 3-10-2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 72721 Publish dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2017.

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mobilehome, registered to MARTHA EDWARDS, Pending Owner DAVID NEBENFUHR, and described as a 1973 MADISON HOUSE mobilehome, Decal Number ABG9262, Serial Numbers S5477X/S5477XXU, Label/ Insignia Numbers 109626/109627, and stored on property within the Delta Hawaii Mobile Home Park, at 875 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg, California, Contra Costa County, 94565 (specifically the space designated as 120 Banyon Drive, within the park), will be sold by auction at the mobilehome park at the Delta Hawaii Mobile Home Park, at 875 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg, California, Contra Costa County, 94565 (specifically the space designated as 120 Banyon Drive, within the park), on April 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., and such succeeding sales days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sales will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. This sale is conducted on a cash or certified fund basis only (cash, cashier’s check or travelers’ checks only). Personal checks and/ or business checks are not acceptable.

Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. No exceptions.

The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees.

This sale is under the authority of California Civil Code 798.56a and Commercial Code 7210. DATED: March 27, 2017.

JOSEPH W. CARROLL, Attorney at Law 1231 I Street, Suite 203, Sacramento, CA 95816. (916) 443-9000 Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72860 Publish Dates: March 31, April 7, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-368990-RM Order No.: 100366073-CA-GTO NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2006. 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): ERICA FONTENOT, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 6/7/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0178759-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/24/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,194,672.57 The purported property address is: 2731 ZINFANDEL CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-580-048 1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-692408-CL Order No.: 730-1508276-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2006. 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): Robert J. Aldape and Marissa Ting, husband and wife Recorded: 9/6/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0282415-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/24/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $937,591.52 The purported property address is: 2436 MONTECITO CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-570054-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-755032-BF Order No.: 730-1612186-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial 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.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-755106-BF Order No.: 8682969 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/13/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, 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): HUMBERTO J. OCONNOR AND BLANCA E. OCONNOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0225693-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/10/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $425,904.62 The purported property address is: 4520 MONTARA DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-292-005-5 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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-755106-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to

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the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-755106-BF IDSPub #0123590 3/17/2017 3/24/2017 3/31/2017. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 72633 Publish Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2017.

on 6/15/2015. Signature of registrant: Jamison Leadbetter, CEO of Better Bakeries Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 10, 2017 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 2/10/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72611 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

Michael Haight. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 2/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72614 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001694-00 The name of the business: 1. Happy Faces Preschool and Daycare 2. Little Stars Preschool and Daycare Located at: 886 Boltzen Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christine Smith.

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: Christine Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2017 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 3-14-2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72815 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/21/2022. Signature of registrant: Nelly Orantes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 3/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72852 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

wood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 2405000. 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. Allen Edwards - 2 automobile seats and light.

2. Dakota Biglow- 1 rollaway and pick up tool box, duffle bags, dresser, ammo boxes.

3. Edward Kuykendall- 4 tool boxes, contractor tools, welding equipment, belt sander, shop vac, clothes, art work and furniture.

4. Teresa Irvine Bough- Etched glass table, leather chair, boxes, bins, skis, art work.

5. Robert Asher -Mountain bike, golf clubs, Bissell, 2 snow boards, computer equipment.

6. Edward Kuykendall - 1 large compressor ark welder, automobile seats, fire extinguisher & contractor tools.

7. Crystal Johnson -Tools, washer & dryer, fishing poles, glass table, stereo, and speakers.

8. Anita Swab- chicken wire, children’s furniture, tools, rug, fire extinguisher, & water purifier.

9. Michelle T McKenzie - clothes, plastic pipe, patio chairs.

10. John Lawson - craftsman rolling tool box, kid’s petal go cart, end table, dresser and books.

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: 3/24/2017 and 3/31/2017. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72789 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, 2017.

title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): JANICE R. LINN, A WIDOW Recorded: 2/20/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0077923-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/24/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $283,435.88 The purported property address is: 3214 HOSIE AVENUE, BYRON, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 002-060-012-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-16-738769-HL. 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 trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-738769-HL IDSPub #0124050 3/31/2017 4/7/2017 4/14/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72725 March 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001120-00 The name of the business: Campos Familly Vineyards LLC Located at: 3501 Byer Rd In: Byron, CA 94514 is hereby registered by the following owner: Campos Vineyards 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 December 1, 2016. Signature of registrant: Ricci Campos - Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 16, 2017 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 2/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1373 72658 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001184-00 The name of the business: JW Backhoe & Construction, Inc. Located at: 185 Eagle Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: JW Backhoe & Construction Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/16/17. Signature of registrant: Jim Williamson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 21, 2017 by Deputy H. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE Franklin Expires 2/21/2022 Brentwood NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- Press No. 02-1273 72631 Publish dates: dersigned intends to sell the personal March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & NAME STATEMENT Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, File No. F-0001226-00 The name of the Section 535 of the Penal Code and provi- business: RavenSpy Located at: 1088 sions of the Civil Code. The undersigned Glenwillow Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 will sell at public sale by competitive is hereby registered by the following bidding on the 7TH DAY OF April 2017, owner: William Hirvonen. This business TIME 9:00AM on the premises where said is conducted by: An Individual. The regproperty has been stored and which are istrant commenced to transact business located at Town Centre Self Storage, under the fictitious business name or Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, Ca. names listed above on N/A Signature of 94513 County of Contra Costa, State registrant: William Hirvonen. This stateof California, the following: ment was filed with the County Clerk of Richard Bosch, A243 Contra Costa County on: February 22, 2017 Jose Caballero, D972

by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 2/22/2022 Trevell Foster, D962 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72655 PubLea Longbrake, A266 lish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

John Tkalcich, A278 David W Truhe, B304 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Liz Vaughn, D712 NAME STATEMENT The goods to be sold consist of, but are not File No. F-0001243-00 The name of the limited to home and office furnishings, business: Island Time Located at: 5901 misc. household items, large and small Marina Road, Suite #14 In: Discovery Bay, appliances, home electronics, recorded CA 94505, is hereby registered by the media, Musical Equipment, tools, sport- following owner(s): Delta Personnel Sering goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous vices, Inc. This business is conducted by: boxes and bags of unknown content, etc. A Corporation. The registrant commenced Purchases must be paid for at the time of to transact business under the fictitious purchases in cash only. All purchased items business name or names listed above on sold as is where it is and must be removed January 1, 2012. Signature of registrant: at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancel- Judith L. Travers, Corporate Secretary. This lation in the event of settlement between statement was filed with the County Clerk owners and obligated party. Dated this of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 24th Day of March 2017 and the 31st Day 2017 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires February of March 2017. Storagetreasures Phone: 23, 2022. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 (480) 397-6503 72726 Publish dates: March 17, 24, 31, http://www.storagetreasures.com/. April 7, 2017.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72790 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-0001244-00 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: Community Staffing ReFile No. F-0000956-00 The name of the sources Located at: 1820 Galindo Street, business: Deb’s Garden Located at: 107 Suite #3 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby Canfield Court In: Brentwood,CA 94513, registered by the following owner(s): Per is hereby registered by the following Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. This business owner(s): Debra Ann Clawson and Donald is conducted by: A Corporation. The regL. Clawson II. This business is conducted istrant commenced to transact business by: Married couple. The registrant com- under the fictitious business name or menced to transact business under the names listed above on February 21, 2012. fictitious business name or names listed Signature of registrant: Judith L. Travers, above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Corporate Secretary. This statement was Debra Ann Clawson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2017 by Deputy C. County on: February 9, 2017 by Deputy J. Garcia Expires February 23, 2022 BrentCelestial Expires February 9, 2022 Brent- wood Press No. 02-1273 72727 Publish wood Press No. 02-1273 72667 Publish dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2017. dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001283-00 The name of the File No. F-0000973-00 The name of the business: Discovery Marine Located business: French Picnic Pastry Com- at: 2042 Montauk Ct. In: Discovery Bay, pany Located at: 2565 3rd Street, Suite CA 94505 is hereby registered by the 308 In: San Francisco, CA 94107 is hereby following owners: Michael Haight and registered by the following owner: Better Lindi Haight. This business is conducted Bakeries Inc. This business is conducted by: by: Married Couple. The registrant comA Corporation. The registrant commenced menced to transact business under the to transact business under the fictitious fictitious business name or names listed business name or names listed above above on N/A. Signature of registrant:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001516-00 The name of the business: Delhi Rasoi Located at: 1266 Picadilly Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Sanjeev Narula 2. Nitin Narula.

This business is conducted by: General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sanjeev Narula.

This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, NAME STATEMENT 2017 by Deputy M Neal Expires 3/7/2022 File No. F-0001696-00 The name of the Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72691 Pub- business: Shiny Nails Located at: 1135 lish dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2017. 2nd Street, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing owner: Thuy Thi Vo. This business NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: An Individual. The regFile No. F-0001523-00 The name of the istrant commenced to transact business business: Cal-Vet Engineering Located under the fictitious business name or at: 748 Wilde Ct. In: Discovery Bay, CA names listed above on DATE. Signature of 94505 is hereby registered by the follow- registrant: Thuy Thi Vo. This statement was ing owner: Cal-Vet Construction Inc. This filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa business is conducted by: A Corporation. County on: March 14, 2017 by Deputy H. The registrant commenced to transact Franklin. Expires 03/14/22 Brentwood business under the fictitious business Press No. 02-1273 72736 Publish dates: name or names listed above on N/A. March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

Signature of registrant: Tyson Young.

This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 7, NAME STATEMENT 2017 by Deputy A. Vesquez Expires DATE File No. F-0001721-00 The name of the 3/7/2022 Brentwood Press No.02-1273 business: Aramasio Located at: 2310 72703 Publish dates: March 17, 24, 31, Halyard Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94550 April 7, 2017. is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael D. Seals. This business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The NAME STATEMENT registrant commenced to transact busiFile No. F-0001534-00 The name of the ness under the fictitious business name business: GPR Construction Co. Lo- or names listed above on N/A. Signature cated at: 2780 Bixler Rd. In: Brentwood, CA of registrant: Michael D. Seals CEO. This 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- statement was filed with the County Clerk ing owner(s): Petru Gherasim. This busi- of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2017 ness is conducted by: An Individual. The by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 03-14-2022 registrant commenced to transact busi- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72841 Pubness under the fictitious business name lish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017. or names listed above on n/a. Signature of registrant: Petru Gherasim. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS was filed with the County Clerk of Contra NAME STATEMENT Costa County on: March 7, 2017 by Deputy File No. F-0001726-00 The name of the J. Celestial Expires 03/07/22. Brentwood business: Lilly.B Located at: 757 Marjoram Press No. 02-1273 72796 Publish dates: Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regMarch 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017. istered by the following owner: Naturally From Jill. This business is conducted by: A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Corporation. The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious File No. F-0001545-00 The name of the business name or names listed above on business: Charlotte and June Located N/A. Signature of registrant: Jelena Radat: 1013 Sutter Creek Way In: Brentwood, manovic, President. This statement was CA, 94513 is hereby registered by the fol- filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa lowing owner: Christina Valenzuela. This County on: March 15, 2017 by Deputy H. business is conducted by: An Individual. Franklin Expires 3/15/22 Brentwood Press The registrant commenced to transact No. 02-1273 72756 Publish dates: March business under the fictitious business 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017. name or names listed above on 8/1/2016.

Signature of registrant: Christina ValenFICTITIOUS BUSINESS zuela. This statement was filed with the NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-0001763-00 The name of the March 7, 2017 by Deputy P. Cornelius business: Savannah’s Nanny Service LoExpires 3/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02- cated at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd. C-1 #353 In: 1273 72844 Publish dates: March 31, April Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered 7, 14, 21, 2017. by the following owner: Savannah Chele Keady. This business is conducted by: An FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual. The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT transact business under the fictitious busiFile No. F-0001613-00 The name of the ness name or names listed above on N/A. business: Swim Easy Swim School Signature of registrant: Savannah Keady.

Located at: 530 Creekwood Court In: This statement was filed with the County Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby regis- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March tered by the following owner: Antoinette 16, 2017 by Deputy L. Spence Expires Brown. This business is conducted by: An 3/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Individual. The registrant commenced 72809 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, to transact business under the fictitious 14, 21, 2017. business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Antoinette FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brown. This statement was filed with the NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: File No. F-0001818-00 The name of the March 9, 2017 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires business: Skin Royalty Located at: 219 3/9/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is 72818 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, hereby registered by the following owner: 14, 21, 2017.

Nathan Anthony Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant commenced to transact busiNAME STATEMENT ness under the fictitious business name File No. F-0001676-00 The name of the or names listed above on N/A. Signature business: R & D Lighting Located at: of registrant: Joette Oseguera CEO. This 1644 Cipriani Place In: Brentwood CA statement was filed with the County Clerk 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- of Contra Costa County on: March 20, 2017 ing owner(s): Richard J. Bertel and Debo- by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 02/20/22 rah E. Bertel. This business is conducted Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72795 Pubby: Married Couple. The registrant com- lish dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017. menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on N/A Signature of registrant: NAME STATEMENT Deborah E. Bertel. This statement was File No. F-0001857-00 The name of the filed with the County Clerk of Contra Cos- business: Tiny Toes Preschool and ta County on: March 13, 2017 by Deputy Childcare Center Located at: 1284 Dainty H. Franklin Expires 03/13/2022 Brent- Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby wood Press No. 02-1273 72737 Publish registered by the following owner: Nelly dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

Orantes. This business is conducted by:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001925-00 The name of the business: Back Roads Located at: 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. Suite 300 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: JDDB Marketing Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/22/2017.

Signature of registrant: Amber Tennant, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2017 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 3-22-2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72812 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001985-00 The name of the business: Happy Tails n Trails Dog Walking Located at: 2605 Brookshire Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Tracy Jane Roberts. 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: Tracy Jane Roberts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 24, 2017 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 3/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72842 Publish dates: March 31, April 7, 14,21, 2017.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Bay Point Tow, 4075 Folsom Ct., Concord, CA, 94520, will conduct a public sale on April 17, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2012 Nissan, VIN #: 1N4AL2AP1CN577085, CA License Plate: 7HEA475. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72839 Publish Date: March 31, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 7th day of April 2017 at 12:15 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Delia Sanchez- Refrigerator, exercise equipment, crow bar, dressers, 25+ boxes & bags, chairs.

2. Erich Schiller - 6+ Boxes, Guitar & Stand, Stereo Equipment , Piggy Bank.

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: 03/24/2017 and 03/31/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72787 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, 2017.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 17-01 FOR THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, County of CONTA COSTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA On March 16, 2017, special assessments for the financing of public improvement districts in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) Assessment District No. 1701 for the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (the “Assessment District”), were recorded in the office of the Superintendent of Streets of the Authority. The property owners within the Assessment District have waived their entitlement to pay all or any portion of the assessments levied upon their property in cash within thirty days after the recordation of the assessments in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Contra Costa. These assessments affect only certain property, the owners of which have voluntarily participated in the Authority’s Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Bonds will be issued according to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 representing unpaid assessments and bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per year. Thereafter, unpaid assessments will be payable in installments of principal and interest over a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years. Dated: March 24, 31, 2017. KEVIN O’ROURKE, Treasurer California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Brentwood Press NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE No: 02-1273 72802 Publish Dates: March TS No. CA-16-738769-HL Order No.: 24, 31, 2017.

8653309 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/13/2003. UNLESS NOTICE OF LIEN SALE YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPSELF STORAGE AUCTION ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NAsigned intends to sell the liened personal TURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, property described below, pursuant to YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public the provisions of the California Code of auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Civil Procedure and the provisions of the cashier’s check drawn on a state or nationCalifornia Self-Storage Facilities Act, Busi- al bank, check drawn by state or federal ness and Professions Code Sections 21700 credit union, or a check drawn by a state et seq. On the 7th day of April 2017, at or federal savings and loan association, or 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the savings association, or savings bank specicontents of liened storage units by public fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code sale by competitive bidding on the prem- and authorized to do business in this state, ises where said property has been stored will be held by duly appointed trustee. The and which are located at Acorn II Self sale will be made, but without covenant or Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brent- warranty, expressed or implied, regarding

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-754186-AB Order No.: 730-1611904-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/29/2006. 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): Raymond Scott Cross and Sharon E. Cross Recorded: 9/7/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0283554-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/11/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $925,573.20 The purported property address is: 4681 SPINNAKER WAY, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 008-130-018-8 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 855 238-5118 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-754186-AB .

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 exclu-

sive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-754186-AB IDSPub #0123677 3/17/2017 3/24/2017 3/31/2017. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 72649 Publish Dates: March 17, 24, 31, 2017.

ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jordan Blue Colcord filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jordan Blue Colcord to Proposed Name: Jordan Vaughn Blue Weaver. 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: 05/01/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 03/17/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 72779 Publish Dates: March 24, 21, April 7, 14, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Patty McCarthy SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553. PETITION OF: Patty McCarthy CASE NUMBER: N170467 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner Patty Ann McCarthy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Patty Ann McCarthy aka Patty Ann Whitcomb to Proposed Name: Patty Ann Whitcomb. 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: 05/12/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 03/17/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72778 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

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: 03/03/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72698 Publish Dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2017.

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, Wakefield Taylor Courthouse 725 COURT STREET, , 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): Brian Michael Pratt (Bar#289429) Law Offices of Max G. Arnold 20 Constitution Drive, Suite A, Chico CA 95973. DATE (Fecha): October 25, 2016 Clerk, by (Secretario): A.J. Gambol, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - as an individual Brentwood Press No. 021273 72671 Publish Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

the purchase immediately at the conclusion of the sale. Except for the warranty that this sale is authorized by law, absolutely no warranties of sale are made.

The park reserves the right to postpone and reschedule the sale without further notice. The general public will have access to the Mobilehome Park premises for purposes related to this Asale. This sale does not include any contents of the unit and the successful bidder is responsible for the lawful disposition of all remaining contents of the unit. The Mobilehome is described as: One (1) 1976 Fleetwood Single Family Mobile Home; California HCD Decal No.: LBB1340; Serial Nos.: 9276A/B; HUD Label/ Insignia Nos.: 247636 & 247635; Length: 48’; Width: 24’. Santiago Island Village’s claim for sums unpaid for October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, is set forth above and must be paid by the registered owner or other party in interest within 10 days of this notice in order to redeem the mobilehome, remove it from Space F224 and stop the sale. The Registered Owner’s payment of the sums demanded by this Notice will not reinstate the tenancy (andsub-tenancy, if any) under a rental agreement in default. NOTICE TO CONSUMER: The law gives you the thirty (30) days after you receive this Notice to dispute the validity of the debt or any part of it. If you do not dispute it within that period, I will assume the debt is valid.

If you do dispute it - by notifying me in writing to that effect - I will, as required by law, obtain and mail to you proof of the debt. The law does not require me to wait until the end of the 30 day period before proceeding to collect this debt. If, however, you request proof of the debt within the thirty (30) day period that begins with your receipt of this Notice, the law requires me to suspend my efforts (through litigation or otherwise) to collect the debt until I mail the requested information to you. DATED: 03/17/17 /s/ Michael W. Mihelich, Attorney for Santiago Island Village (951) 786-3605 3/24, 3/31/17 CNS-2989316# OAKLEY PRESS. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72782 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bernice Zaragoza Ochoa SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bernice Zaragoza Ochoa CASE NUMBER: N17-0473 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bernice Ochoa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacqueline Sarahi Villasenor Zaragoza a.k.a Jacqueline Sarahi Villasenor to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Sarahi Villasenor. 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: 5/19/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/22/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72856 Publish Dates: March 31, April 7,14, 21, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Eduardo Jose Echeverria SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Eduardo Jose Echeverria CASE NUMBER: N17-0453 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Eduardo Jose Echeverria filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eduardo Jose Echeverria to Proposed Name: EJ Gomez. 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: 04/19/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 03/17/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72799 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jordan Blue Colcord SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jordan Blue Colcord CASE NUMBER: N17-0091 TO ALL INTER-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Karen Veronica Peralta SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Karen Veronica Peralta CASE NUMBER: N17-0452 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Karen Veronica Peralta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Karen Veronica Peralta to Proposed Name: Karen Veronica Gomez. 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: 04/19/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 03/17/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72798 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Moranda Domonique Avila SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Moranda Domonique Avila CASE NUMBER: N17-0290 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Moranda Domonique Avila filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Moranda Domonique Avila to Proposed Name: Purzia Moranda Avila. 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: 04/20/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 02/22/2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 72797 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2017.

REQUEST FOR ORDER TO CHANGE CHILD CUSTODY PARTY WITH ATTORNEY: TONY GARCIA / DENISE L. REPOSA, DENISE FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE 1215 PINE ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553. Petitioner: Tony Garcia Respondent: Jessica Garrigan Request for Order Change: Child Custody Visitation, Supervised Visitation for Mother CASE NUMBER: D13-03347 Notice of Hearing To: Jessica Garrigan, Respondent A court hearing will be held as follows: Date: 4/20/17 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 24 The address of the court is same as noted above. WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders with out you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order(form FL-320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See form FL-320-INFO for more information.)

Filed: February 23, 2017, by Stephen H. Nash, Clerk of the Superior Court County ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE of Contra Costa, CA. Brentwood Press No. FOR CHANGE OF NAME 02-1273 72639 Publish Dates: March 10, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Rosemary 17, 24, 31, 2017.

Stephanie Yeoman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 94553 PETITION OF: Rosemary Stephanie The following person has abandoned Yeoman CASE NUMBER: N17-0400 TO the use of the fictitious business name ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Unwined at 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd.

Rosemary Stephanie Yeoman filed a peti- Ste 300, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The tion with this court for a decree changing fictitious business name referred to names as follows: Present Name: a. above was filed in Contra Costa County Samir Richard Khalil aka “Joshua” on 8/22/2016 under File No. F-0005143to Proposed Name: Joshua Richard 00 (*1) Jacquline Orr 5722 Marlin Dr., Yeoman. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This busipersons interested in this matter shall ap- ness was conducted by: An Individual. pear before this court at the hearing in- Signature: Jacquline Orr. This statement dicated below to show cause, if any, why was filed with the County Clerk of Contra the petition for change of name should Costa County on: March 22, 2017 Brentnot be granted. Any person objecting the wood Press No. 02-1273 72810 Publish name changes described above must file dates: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2017. a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court SUMMONS days before the matter is scheduled to (CITACION JUDICIAL) be heard and must appear at the hearing CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): to show cause why the petition should C-16-02007 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT not be granted. If no written objection (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Benson Egbon, is timely filed, the court may grant the and DOES 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL HEARING a. Date: 05/04/17 Time: DEMANDANTE): Nevaeh Ruiz, a minor, 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. by and through her guardian ad The address of the court is same as noted litem, Rodney Ruiz NOTICE! You have above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show been sued. The court may decide against Cause shall be published at least once you without your being heard unless you each week for four successive weeks prior respond within 30 days. Read the inforto the date set for hearing on the petition mation below. You have 30 CALENDAR in the following newspaper of general DAYS after this summons and legal pacirculation, printed in this county: Brent- pers are served on you to file a written wood Press Date: 03/08/17 Judge of the response at this court and have a copy Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone 1273 72735 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, call will not protect you. Your written April 7, 14, 2017. response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE There may be a court form that you can FOR CHANGE OF NAME use for your response. You can find these PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tommy court forms and more information at the Edward Easley In Pro-Per Denises L. California Courts Online Self-Help Center Raposa, Denises Family Law SUPE- (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your RIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF county law library, or the courthouse CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Marti- nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing nez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tommy Ed- fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver ward Easley CASE NUMBER: N17-0352 form. If you do not file your response on TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Peti- time, you may lose the case by default, tioner Tommy Edward Easley filed a peti- and your wages, money, and property tion with this court for a decree changing may be taken without further warning names as follows: Present Name: a. from the court. There are other legal Tommy Edward Easley AKA- Hanif requirements. You may want to call an Ammar to Proposed Name: Hanif attorney right away. If you do not know Ammar. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all an attorney, you may want to call an atpersons interested in this matter shall torney referral service. If you cannot afappear before this court at the hearing ford an attorney, you may be eligible for indicated below to show cause, if any, free legal services from a nonprofit legal why the petition for change of name services program. You can locate these should not be granted. Any person ob- nonprofit groups at the California Legal jecting to the name changes described Services Web site (www.lawhelpcaliabove must file a written objection that fornia.org), the California Courts Online includes the reasons for the objection at Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ least two court days before the matter selfhelp), or by contacting your local is scheduled to be heard and must ap- court or county bar association. NOTE: pear at the hearing to show cause why The court has a statutory lien for waived the petition should not be granted. If fees and costs on any settlement or arbino written objection is timely filed, the tration award of $10,000 or more in a civil court may grant the petition without a case. The court’s lien must be paid before hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo 04/27/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 han demandado. Si no responde dentro

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE I am an attorney at law retained to collect these debts. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mobilehome described below will be sold as is at public sale on April 17, 2017 at the hour of 10:30 a.m., at Space F224, Santiago Island Village located at 3505 Gateway Road, Bethel Island, California in order to satisfy the lien claimed by the owner of the above mentioned mobilehome park for storage and other related charges incurred

by John T. Williams, AJonathan Williams and Ashley Williams. The mobilehome park owner may participate in the public sale.

Rent & Storage $3,780.30, Sewer - $ 328.98 Trash - $ 150.00 Total Claim - $4,259.28 The sale will be free and clear of all claims, liens and encumbrances of record except for possible liens of unpaid mobilehome registration fees and unpaid taxes, if any. The Mobile Home Park owner has enforced a judgment for possession of the premises. Presently there is no right to keep this unit on Space F224. However, after the sale is concluded, the management may entertain offers of financial consideration from the buyer in exchange for granting the buyer permission to leave the unit on-site in the future. Any prospective buyer wishing to reside in the unit must qualify for that right via the application and approval process. Details are available at the Mobile Home Park on-site office. In the event that a post-sale agreement re: future occupancy is not reached, then the Mobile Home Park owner reserves the right to require the removal of the mobilehome within 48 hours after the sale. Prospective purchasers must tender a cashier’s check for the full amount of

ADVERTISEMENT OF 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 21700-2 1716 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 7th DAY OF April 2017, TIME 9:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Premier Self Storage, 2150 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Jobina Urenda- Al03 John F Kennedy - C617 Michele Mccarthy- B533 Devin Cain- C659 Linda Ortiz - A204 Catalina Hernandez - F955 Michelle Bradshaw- C642 The goods to be sold consist of, but are not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and small appliances, home electronics, recorded media, Musical Equipment, tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, miscellaneous boxes and bags of unknown content, etc. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold, as is where it is and must be removed at the time of sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owners and obligated party. Dated this 24th Day of March 2017 and the 31st Day of March 2017. Storage Treasures Phone: (480) 397-6503 http: //www. storagetreasures.com/ Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72792 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-00001235-00 The name of the business: Beach Cottage Designs Located at: 2319 El Monte Dr. In: Oakley, CA, 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Krystal Gail Emery. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Krystal Emery. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 23, 2017 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 2/23/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 72636 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.7.

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March 18, 10:28 a.m., in Antioch The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law enforcement agencies.

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occurred on Main Street and Charles Way. March 14, 8:00 a.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor took place on the 50 block of Carol Lane.

March 14, 9:10 a.m. Officers investigated a suspicious circumstance on the 4200 block of Salgado Avenue.

March 14, 11:39 a.m. Police made contact with an individual, regarding an exhibition of speed on Main Street and Big Break Road.

March 14, 12:53 p.m. On the 100 block of Jordan Lane, officers conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop.

March 14, 2:38 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on the 800 block of Walnut Drive.

March 14, 3:11 p.m. Reckless driving was reported at Delta Vista Middle School.

March 14, 3:56 p.m. On the 30 block of Vignola Court, a petty theft was reported.

March 14, 6:11 p.m. A petty theft was reported at Oakley Elementary School.

March 14, 6:25 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on East Cypress Road and Main Street.

March 14, 8:14 p.m. Reckless driving was reported on Almond Tree Lane and Main Street.

March 14, 9:41 p.m. Officers conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop at Rose Avenue and Simoni Ranch.

March 14, 10:07 p.m. Police intervened in a verbal dispute at Calle De Oro and Madeira Court.

March 14, 11:59 p.m. On the 10 block of Sandhill Crane Court, officers conducted a welfare check.

March 15, 12:50 a.m. Officers arrested an individual at Main and East 18th streets.

March 15, 4:04 a.m. Police stopped a suspicious vehicle at the Antioch Pier.

March 15, 10:55 a.m. An individual trespassed with a vehicle at Rose Avenue and Longhorn Way. March 15, 12:01 p.m. A suspicious circumstance was reported at Autozone.

March 15, 12:06 p.m. On the 2000 block of Truman Lane, a resident reported their identity had been stolen.

March 15, 12:53 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Neroly Road.

March 15, 1:47 p.m. An incident of trespassing was reported on Rose Avenue and Longhorn Way. March 15, 2:48 p.m. Credit-card fraud was reported on the 4200 block of Northwood Court.

March 15, 7:30 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Kenton Court and Carrington Drive.

ANTIOCH March 12, 4:38 p.m. On Whitetail Drive, a resident reported another person had locked them out of their residence after an assault.

March 13, 4:14 p.m. A vehicle was burglarized on Lone Tree Way. March 13, 9:07 p.m. On West 3rd Street, someone reported their roommate was attacking everyone.

March 14, 11:06 a.m. On Newbury Avenue, a person was assaulted and sustained an injury to their head. The perpetrator was described as a white male adult with dark hair.

March 14, 4:34 p.m. A robbery was reported on Somersville Road. The suspects were described as two black males and one mixed-race female and were seen headed toward apartments on Hudson Court.

March 14, 10:33 p.m. A person reported being shot in the leg at Clayburn Road and Lone Tree Way. He said he would ride his bike to the hospital.

March 15, 2:11 p.m. On Deer Valley Road, a person reported being robbed, describing the assailant as a wearing gold-rimmed sunglasses and a large, grey jacket.

March 15, 9:08 p.m. A robbery was reported on Hillcrest Avenue.

March 15, 9:43 p.m. Two safes were stolen from a residence during a burglary on Cavallo Road.

March 16, 7:50 p.m. On L Street, a woman reported her son had been robbed at gunpoint. The suspects were said to have been driving an older, black BMW.

March 17, 8:15 p.m. A woman reported her son was robbed of his bike on Tehachapi Way, but that she found the suspect and took the bike back.

March 18, 10:28 a.m. An assault was reported on Marina Place, during which the assailant hit the victim with a stick and a skateboard.

March 18, 12:26 p.m. A burglary was reported on San Jose Drive.

March 18, 10:44 p.m. On K Street, a person reported her niece’s boyfriend was threatening to kill her nephew.

March 19, 11:13 p.m. On Wilbur Avenue, a security officer called in a burglary.

March 20, 12:19 a.m. A resident was assaulted during a car jacking on Lone Tree Way. March 21, 7:33 a.m. On Alpha Way, a person was reported for making threats to harm his father.

March 21, 10:00 a.m. An assault was reported on Lake Drive.

March 22, 10:08 a.m. A woman was robbed of her purse on Sycamore Drive.

March 22, 11:18 p.m. On Walter Way, someone was shot during an assault.

March 23, 6:22 p.m. On Country Hills Drive, a resident reported seeing kids running and someone shooting. The shooter was described as wearing a black shirt and carrying a small handgun.

March 24, 4:52 a.m. A burglary was reported on Sycamore Drive.

March 24, 11:27 a.m. On Kimball Court, a burglary was reported, during which, the garage was ransacked and beer and wine were stolen.

March 24, 1:55 p.m. On Sunset Drive, a person was robbed of their phone at gunpoint. The assailant was described as being in their early 30s and wearing a black hoodie.

March 25, 9:53 a.m. A burglary was reported on Fitzuren Way. March 25, 1:45 p.m. A robbery was reported on Lone Tree Way. March 25, 8:36 p.m. An assault was reported on Cedar Court.

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NASA astrobiologist to speak at Livermore Innovation Fair Called ‘the Indiana Jones of NASA,’ astrobiologist Dr. Chris McKay of NASA’s Ames Research Center will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Livermore Innovation Fair – By Earth, By Water, By Air. A joint project led by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore Valley Education Foundation, tech-focused nonprofit iGate and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, the fair will be held on April 8, at the Bankhead Theater. The free event has been developed to spark interest and reinforce connections between the science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) disciplines for kindergarten through eighthgrade students and their families.

The opening ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. with the raising of the American flag by drones, coordinated by Pilot William Robinson and assisted by two other pilots. The Cantabella Children’s Choir will sing the national anthem. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Assemblymember Catherine Baker, members of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s office and the Livermore City Council will welcome attendees.

The family-friendly event will feature hands-on experiences, scientific displays and visual art and technology experiments for all ages – inside and outside the Bankhead – as well as live music performances on the plaza. By Earth, By Water,

By Air has been generously funded in part

by Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC, Lam Research and Topcon Positioning Systems.

As a scientist at NASA, McKay ventures to some of Earth’s most extreme environments, searching for the closest facsimiles he can find to Mars and other distant outposts. His mission is to learn how life might exist beyond our planet.

At the Innovation Fair, he will talk about the search for a second genesis of life in our solar system, where we might find it and how different it will be from life as we know it. He will also talk about the

evolution of the solar system and plans for future Mars missions, including human exploration. McKay’s presentation will begin at noon, inside the Bankhead Theater. Admission is free.

Although the event is officially the city’s first Innovation Fair, the idea for it grew from a much smaller project. According to Kiran Guleria, LVPAC’s Education Program manager, she was inspired by the ideas and enthusiasm of a Livermore High School student, Kristen Young, who developed and organized her own Innovation Fair at the school, in 2015. This led Guleria to create a larger event last year at Emma C. Smith Elementary School and then to shepherd this year’s citywide Innovation Fair.

Now a sophomore in mechanical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Young was very excited to hear that her idea had become the spark for a citywide event.

“I wanted to encourage those around me to think outside the box and be creators, not just consumers,” Young explained. “Everyone has the ability to create something extraordinary and is capable of doing anything they set their mind to do.”

For her part, Guleria sees the event’s creation as a perfect symbol of the Innovation Fair.

“Students are naturally innovative,” she said. “Great ideas can come from anywhere, at any age. We need to provide opportunities like this for students to explore new things and teach them that they can take an idea and run with it.”

The Innovation Fair coincides with the beginning of National Robotics Week, and displays focusing on robotics will be well represented at the event. A fullsize ‘Dalek,’ based on “Dr. Who,” will be present during the event, as well as a storytelling robot and an award-winning, fire-extinguishing robot created by the allgirls robotic team Technomancers. Other displays at the fair will include puppetry, 3D printing and rocketry.

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district. She serves on the district technology committee and is a technology-curriculum specialist. She offers class demonstrations for other teachers, holds ‘Techy Tuesday’ meetings and presents to parents and staff.

“My site nominated her, because she is an exceptional teacher who goes the extra mile to support students and staff,” said Gehringer Principal Tawny Leonard. “This year, she took the lead in innovative technology use in the classroom. Her classroom is a kind and caring place, where students are encouraged to strive for excellence. She understands how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners and works tirelessly to ensure every child is successful.”

When it comes to working with the students, Colburn keeps all students engaged and interested in the lessons. She teaches students using a variety of strategies to address all modalities of learning, and her students respond very well. She has offered tutoring for neighborhood students, been part of the Brentwood Police Department Christmas program, supported CYO basketball and participated in fundraisers for cardiac care for women.

“I was so incredibly honored to be voted Oakley’s Teacher of the Year,” said Colburn. “Teaching is in my blood, and I always knew it was something I wanted to do. I was

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Oakley agreed to bring the proposal back to their respective boards, but did not commit to selling the idea.

Barr agreed with that observation.

“We met with the elected officials from the county and Oakley and didn’t get a warm enough response to realize we need to look at two options that were presented tonight.”

Requests for comment from officials from Oakley and the county were not returned as of press time.

Fire Chief Hugh Henderson said the district’s budget is in the best shape since 2006, but it can only handle paying for three stations and part of a fourth, while maintaining a district-required 20 percent reserve. He stressed to the council that if the fourth station is shuttered, it would leave just three stations and nine firefighters at a time to handle an estimated 7,000 calls a year. Additionally, if the fourth station is closed, getting it reopened once additional

inspired to become a teacher by my grandmother, Mrs. Shirley Winthrop, who was a principal in Brentwood for many years. She always had a smile on her face and greeted the students everyday, when they arrived to school. I wanted to become a teacher who had a positive influence in students’ lives, just as I know she had a positive influence on them.”

Colburn said although teaching can be difficult, tiring and a constant pull at the heartstrings, it is rewarding everyday to see her students learn, experience and succeed at different things.

“When it gets difficult, I know I have a group of students who need me and are counting on my to be there,” she said. “They are what truly motivates me everyday. I also have amazing coworkers and an administration that motivates me to be the best teacher I can be.”

Other Teachers of the Year were Susan Meis of Almond Grove Elementary School, Meredith McCollom-Dean of Delta Vista Middle School, Lisa O’Shea of Iron House Elementary School, Kristen Dhaliwal of Laurel Elementary School, Suanne Atwood-Schlotman of Oakley Elementary School, Sheila Hicks of O’Hara Park Middle School and Kathy Reinders of Vintage Parkway.

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funds are found could take between nine months and a year.

“I think you have no choice but to move forward with this,” said Henderson, who noted crews are already looking for other jobs in anticipation of possibly being laid off.

Regardless of which option is chosen, Vina said the city would use unallocated community facility district funds to cover the costs. The city is projected to be left with $2.8 million if the multijurisdictional option is chosen or $1.3 million if the city moves forward on its own.

“Money is just a piece of paper,” said Councilmember Claudette Staton. “I am hoping Oakley and the county will consider funding this fourth station for three years.”

The proposal is expected to be brought before the fire board meeting on April 3, at 6:30 p.m., in the Brentwood City Council chambers.

For more information about the proposal, visit http://bit.ly/2njOQXp.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001335-00 The name of the business: Time Savers Located at: 938 Jordan Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Lisa Mary Stange. 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: Lisa M Stange. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: February 28, 2017

by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 2/28/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72661 Publish dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Fred Saengchalern. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2017 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 3/1/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72689 Publish dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2017.

Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 72793 Publish Dates: March 24, 31, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The Goods are described as Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous personal Property.

Items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on April 6, 2017 at 8:45 am.

In order to collect the amounts due from you the sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California, This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. 19 Chris Houston 68 Michael Parkinson 113 Michael Shaw 959 Matthew Dotson

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 129826 Title No. 160389945 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/27/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/18/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/11/2008, as Instrument No. 20080154312-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Richard P. Bower, a Married

Man as His Sole and Separate Property, 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 032-191-022-6 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5132 Sandmound Blvd, 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: $367,044.01 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: 3/23/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619)4658200 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 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: 129826. 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-FN4611849 03/24/2017, 03/31/2017, 04/07/2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0001361-00 The name of the business: Delta Clips Lawn Care Located at: 443 Cornish Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Fred Saengchalern. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

Events Friday, March 31 IHMC Fish Fry

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and Knights of Columbus are hosting Friday night fish fries, from now through April 7, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood.

Come out for a fish or shrimp dinner, for only $12 and $13, respectively. Seniors and youth under 12 are $9. All dinners include French fries, coleslaw and soda. For more information or tickets, call 925-719-1413.

Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus council 13899 hosts a fish fry at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road, in Byron, every Friday, now through April 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door, $12 for adults and $5 for children. Dinner includes fish, French fries, coleslaw and dessert. For more information, call 925-642-2307.

Fiber Arts

Oakley Senior Center presents Oakley Fiber Arts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 215 2nd St., in Oakley. Bring your own projects and get help – from quilting, applique, knitting and crocheting to needlework, scrapbooking and more. For more information, contact Donna Baker at 925-628-4076.

March for Seniors

The community is gathering for a march in support of seniors from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at The Commons at Dallas Ranch Senior Community. Public officials will attend in support of Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services during the national March for Meals campaign. For more information, call 925-937-8311.

Saturday, April 1 “That’s Our Snow White!”

The California Theatre in Pittsburg presents “That’s Our Snow White!” on April 1, at 1 and 3 p.m., at 4444 Railroad Ave., in Pleasanton.

Come see this musical spoof with the entire family. Tickets are $12 to $15. For more information or tickets, visit www. pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com or www. ebctonline.org.

A Day of History

The East Contra Costa Historical Society will host Opening Day from 1 to 4 p.m., at 3890 Sellers Ave., in Brentwood. The day will feature free fun for the entire family – an engaging way to learn about the past. For more information, visit http://www.eastcontracostahistory.org/.

Exclusive Showing

Producers of popular films such as “Sharknado” are hosting an exclusive viewing of “Forgotten Evil,” a movie set in Antioch, at 7 p.m., at 602 W 2nd St., in Antioch. Meet the actors and directors of this locally set film. For more information, call 925-757-9500.

Sunday, April 2 Casino Trip

Oakley Senior Citizens presents a Jackson Rancheria casino bus trip, leaving at 8 a.m., from the senior center parking lot, 215 Second St., in Oakley. Trip includes round-trip, motor coach transportation, $20 bonus cash on card or $25 for table games. The trip cost is $30, and reservations must be made by March 31.

For more information, call at 925-626-7413.

Monday, April 3 NARFE Meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Delta Chapter, will meet

at noon, at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. Marcelle Indelicato, from Contra Costa County Emergency Services, will be the guest speaker. For more information, call Gaylin Zeigler at 925-513-0053.

Saturday, April 4 Lions Easter Egg Hunt

The Discovery Bay Lion’s Club is hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Community Center, on Discovery Bay Boulevard, at 9:30 a.m., with 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 following the hunt, with prizes for the top 3 bonnets and caps for girls age 5 and under; boys 5 and under; girls 6 to 12; boys 6 to 12; and adults, 12 and older. For more information, call 925-516-7234.

Wednesday, April 5 Ancient Language and History

Ha Derech presents Ancient Language, History and Culture of the Bible, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the Raley’s community room, 2400 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood. This lesson is free to the public.

For more information, contact Janelle Larsen at 209-642-0278.

Brush-Up Classes

Liberty Adult Education is offering classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood. Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.

Saturday, April 8 Football Camp

Heritage High School will be holding its spring football camp, from 9 a.m. to noon, on the school turf. This annual event is for fifth- through eighth-grade students and is a great way for student athletes to tune up for the season. Cost is $35 and includes a T-shirt.

For more information, email heritagefrosh@ hotmail.com.

Pasta Dinner

Knightsen’s Visual and Performing Arts Program hosts a pasta dinner and concert, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the Knightsen Elementary School multipurpose room. The evening will include a no-host bar, dinner, auctions and a concert. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, call 925-6250073 at extension 2002.

Living Better After 50

Annie Goglia will host Living Better After 50, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., at 1001 Stoneman Ave., in Pittsburg. Goglia will teach techniques to help shift perspective on the process of aging. For more information or to register, call 925-473-2400.

Explore Horse Valley

The Conservancy and Nomad Ecology will host docent-led hikes on April 9, from 9:30 to noon, and April 10, from 9:30 to noon, at Roddy Ranch, in south Antioch.

Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, visit https://goo.gl/hlnP8f or call 925-674-7820.

Jazz Dinner Dance Liberty Lions Band Boosters is hosting a benefit dinner at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., at 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood.

Tickets are $25 per seat, $40 per couple or $150 for a table of 8. For more information, contact Chris Stones at 510-996-2875.

Spring Boutique VFW Auxiliary Post will hold a spring boutique from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 757 1st St., in Brentwood. The day will also feature crafts,

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Sunday, April 9 Easter Bunny Breakfast

The Somersville Antioch Mall is hosting a free breakfast with the Easter bunny, from 9 to 11 a.m. Come for breakfast, a visit with the Easter bunny and performances. For more information, contact lmathias@urbanretail. com.

Striped Bass Dinner

Paint Your Pet

Genealogy Class

Bingo Day

California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) West Delta Chapter holds its monthly dinner meeting at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner costs $17, and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net or 925-699-1699.

Liberty Adult Education offers Beginning Genealogy with Sabina Brooks, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, every Tuesday from March 28 through April 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class covers strategies for building your family tree, organizing data, preserving records and more. For more information or to register, contact 925-634-2565.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events. The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

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

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day.

For more information for Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925-625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer

Starry Nite Studios presents Paint Your Pet, from noon to 3 p.m., at 2545 Sand Creek Road, Suite 136, in Brentwood. In this advanced class, you will paint a converted photo of your pet on canvas. The cost is $55, and you may bring your own beverages. For more information or to register, visit https:// goo.gl/VF8S6x.

The Oakley Senior Center will host a Daub 4 Kids Bingo day at 1 p.m., with doors opening at 11 a.m., at 2107 Main St., in Oakley.

The day will feature games, prizes, raffles and free popcorn, tea and coffee. For more information, call 925-626-7223 or Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

“A Chorus Line”

Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “A Chorus Line,” on April 9 and 15, at 2 p.m., at 213 F St., in Antioch. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children 10 and under. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.srctgrp.org or call 925-216-4613.

Monday, April 10 Skate Camp

The City of Antioch will host a skate camp, Monday through Friday, April 10 to 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 4701 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. The camp will cover skating fundamentals, from tricks to safety, for children ages 7 to 14. For more information or to register, call 925-776-3050.

Wednesday, April 12 Career Fair

Pittsburg Adult Education will host a Spring Career Fair, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 1001 Stoneman Ave., in Pittsburg. Companies such as Kaiser, Comcast, Home Depot, Shell Oil, Safeway, and the Pittsburg Unified School District will be present to meet with you and discuss your career aspirations. For more information, contact George Provol at gprovol@pittsburg.k12.ca.us.

Thursday, April 13 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have try-outs or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques. Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood. Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.

Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church hosts Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group on the second Thursday of every month, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Linda Hughes will facilitate this meeting, which will also be a chance for attendees to share concerns, challenges or tips. There is no charge or reservation needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

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Halau Kawaikahe Lani Malie is now accepting new students, 8 years old and older, to join hula classes. Learn the beauty, art and meaning of hula dancing and the histor ay and language of the Hawaiian people. Classes are every other Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,

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Brentwood’s Monkey Wrenches Inc. is a complete auto-service center, known not only for its experienced and knowledgeable technicians and detailed repairs, but also for honesty and a high level of customer service.

“Our technicians go through an extensive hiring process, in order to assure our customers the technician repairing their vehicle is one of the best, most highly trained and morally ethical professionals available in the industry,” said Ted Curran, owner of Monkey Wrenches Inc. “I am very proud of my staff. They all truly represent what Monkey Wrenches Inc. is about and what ON THE COVER: Ted Curran, owner of Brentwood’s Monkey Wrenches Inc., has a reputation for providing quality customer service and state-of-the-art automotive technology.

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The community is very important to Curran and his wife, Jane, who moved to Brentwood in 1989 to raise their five children.

In 2005, Curran, who had more than 20 years of experience in the automotive repair business, purchased Monkey

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“I am proud and honored to be able to work and serve this great community,” said Curran. “I would not be able to build, manage and run the business with-

out the constant support from my family and from the relationship and direction from our good Lord God.” He shows his customers how much he appreciates them by offering warranties on all repairs. see Auto page 13B

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industry that would eventually earn their family recognition for their auto expertise from around the world.

While Elmer worked on cars, his young son, Gar, began idolizing Cadillacs, telling friends who wanted to become the president of the U.S. that he would rather be the president of General Motors. Gar completed his first custom paint job on his dad’s Cadillac when he was 3 years old, using paint he found in their garage.

Today, A&A Auto Parts & Sales is owned and operated by Elmer and Germaine’s children, Val and Gar Tompkins.

“Business has changed drastically over the years,” said Gar. “We have always been recyclers, with part sales as a secondary business. Today, we not only recycle parts, but we have also gone from

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Gar Tompkins, owner of A&A Auto Parts & Sales, is the second generation of the family business, which has been in Brentwood for more than 50 years. handling all cars to specializing in only Cadillacs.”

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Their customers include celebrities like Travis Barker of Blink 182, Bob Brown

of the Oakland Raiders and Eric Clapton, who purchased the company’s 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, nicknamed the ‘Cadster,’ which won the World’s Most Beautiful Custom Award at the Golden Anniversary Sacramento Autorama in 2000.

From its humble beginnings as a two-day, hot-rod show in November 1950, the Sacramento Autorama has stood as the premier showcase of the radical custom and exotic show car. Each year, thousands of spectators make the annual trek to the city to view the latest in chopped, channeled, sectioned and chromed cars, as well as hot rods, pickups, motorcycles, muscle cars and street machines. see A&A page 14B

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Discovery Bay Corvette Club hits the open road.

“There is a special, nostalgic feeling about Corvettes,” said Discovery Bay resident Danica Harris, Discovery Bay Corvette Club publicist. “Corvettes are an American icon and part of the American culture. They take us back to drive-ins and Route 66 and forward to the seventh generation of the most modern sports car in America.”

The Discovery Bay Corvette Club, established in 1989, captures the excitement and magic behind the iconic sports car by encouraging ownership of Corvettes, exchanging ideas and information about the classic car and gathering members together for fun social events that showcase their vehicles. The 110-member club travels to car shows,

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The Discovery Bay Corvette Club plans many events for members, including fun runs, where caravans of Corvettes line the highway and travel together to visit restaurants, wineries and other locations. wineries and restaurants, rallies and other club-sponsored events, which bring members together in camaraderie of Corvette ownership and friendship.

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Richard Allen, Discovery Bay Corvette Club’s former president and a current advisor board member, saw his first Corvette in 1962, when he was in high school. It was a moment he will never forget. He first rode in a Corvette in 1966, when his older brother purchased a 1965 British Racing Green, fuel-injected Corvette.

“We took it to Santa Cruz, and I was hooked,” said Allen. “On that day, I made myself a promise and a goal to own a Corvette.”

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It was great getting out in the wilderness, visiting the mountains, ocean and redwoods.

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ational vehicle (RV).

From the freedom it brings to the outdoor adventures shared, owning an RV can fill your family with a lifetime of treasured memories. Hardcastle’s RV Center in Oakley is East Contra Costa County’s source for all of your RV needs, including parts, service, accessories, RV storage and RV and camper-shell sales.

The experts there have been servicing the Bay Area and Northern California since 1972. Owner Doug Hardcastle’s passion for RVs began with a childhood filled with outdoor adventures and road trips in his family’s 14-foot Aloha Trailer.

“My parents would usually sleep in the trailer, and we’d sleep in tents or sometimes just in sleeping bags under the stars,” said Hardcastle. “It was always fun and brought us together. It was great getting out in the wilderness, visiting the mountains, ocean and redwoods.”

In addition to owning the RV center, Hardcastle has a history of community service. He spent 12 years on the

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Hardcastle’s RV Center in Oakley is East Contra Costa County’s source for all of your RV needs, including parts, service, accessories, storage and RV and camper-shell sales.

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“It gives you peace of mind to know that if you’re ever in an emergency situation, you have another home,” said Hardcastle.

While Hardcastle’s RV Center sells both economy and high-end RVs, it also sells tent trailers, or pop-ups, which are an inexpensive and great alternative for see Road Trip page 9B

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auction block.

Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction (CCCPAA) in Pittsburg has been helping buyers find great deals on used cars for 19 years. Organizers conduct auto auctions the first Saturday of the month and allow buyers to preview and test-drive vehicles on ‘Preview Fridays,’ before the bidding process begins.

“The auctions are a great opportunity for buyers looking for a vehicle that is not super expensive and want to have a no-stress and fun buying environment,” said Debbie Marzocco, president of CCCPAA. “It provides them a way to shop without sales people harassing them.”

According to Marzocco, buyers can expect at least a 15 percent or more savings on their vehicle, depending on the year, make and model.

“We pass as many savings on to the customer as we can,” said Marzocco. “We do our best to keep our costs down and have not ever raised

The Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction in Pittsburg helps buyers find great deals on used cars and conducts auto auctions on the first Saturday of the month.

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our auction fee since day one. That is something that I am very proud of.”

CCCPAA obtains its vehicles from wholesalers, banks and car-rental and -leasing companies, with which it has accounts. Every week, it gets 15 to 20 new vehicles added to its inven-

tory in a variety of makes, models and price ranges. From Hondas, Chevrolets, Kias and Fords to Jaguars, BMWs and Mercedes, there is something for every customer. Besides cars, CCCPAA also carries an inventory of trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, travel

trailers and RVs. Before you attend an auction, Marzocco recommends doing your homework. Buyers should preview inventory on CCCPAA’s website and see Bargain page 13B

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Studies have shown that children who are seated in age- and size-appropriate vehicle-restraint systems may be at a significantly lower risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during vehicle crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Traffic crashes

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Child-safety seat laws require children to travel in approved child restraints or booster seats, and some permit or require older children to use adult seat belts.

For up-to-date regulations regarding specific states or U.S. territories, drivers can consult with their state or territory’s Highway Safety Offices. These offices will provide detailed explanations of height and weight limits and when children can be moved between seats.

In California, children under the age of eight must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children under two, must be rear-facing in the vehicle. The only exceptions are rarely seen — children who are under two years old and weigh more than 40 pounds or are taller than 40 inches. Children who are eight years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height must be secured by a safety belt.

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They are lightweight, so cars with a hitch can pull them.

“Trailer tents are so convenient,” said Hardcastle. “You just get to your campground, crank it up, set up, break out some firewood and start roasting marshmallows.”

For those looking to purchase an RV, Hardcastle recommends that you make sure the person or dealership selling the RV takes the necessary time to show you how to operate the RV, including making sure all of its features work, before you make the purchase.

Whether you own an RV, or a trailer tent, you can expect more than just outdoor adventures when you hit the road.

“Once you get settled into a campground, you can expect a feeling of community,” said Hardcastle. “Families have potluck dinners with other families in the campground, and they help each other out if anyone is having any issues with their RV.” While camping, kids explore the outdoors, parents relax and technology is lost in the mix of sand, salt, mountains, towering trees and fresh air.

Antioch residents Stephanie and Clayton Peddy recently purchased a 32-foot travel trailer, with all of the bells, whistles and luxuries of home, including a private bunkhouse for their three children.

“We bought the trailer, because I’m not a fan of camping,” said Stephanie Peddy. “My husband enjoys regular camping, but knows this is the only way we’ll get out, and we absolutely loved our first trailer trip.”

Making memories with your family when you hit the road for an adventure is what owning an RV is all about.

“I always say everything begins and ends with family,” said Hardcastle.

Hardcastle’s RV Center is located at 1189 Main St., in Oakley. For more information, visit www.hardcastlesrv.com or call 925-754-4005.

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According to the U.S. Travel Association, nearly four out of five domestic trips taken are for leisure, and 1.7 billion person trips, or travel taken by a person away from home overnight to places 50 miles away or more, were logged in 2016.

Ground transportation remains one of the most popular means of getting around.

People who choose not to use their own vehicles for travel often find rental vehicles suit their purposes and can be quite convenient. Consumers seeking a rental car can ensure their travel plans go smoothly with these tips. ♦♦ Travel off-season Not only might travelers save on airline tickets, hotel accommodations and more when traveling off-season, but they also can save on rental cars.

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The following are some pointers for prospective buyers looking to save some money on their next vehicles.

Wait for model changeover Pay attention to news regarding which vehicle models will be retired or redesigned, as this may indicate which vehicles might be offered at the best deals. The model year should also be considered when looking for a new car.

Many buyers are naturally attracted to the newest model year, feeling that if they’re going to pay a lot for a car or truck, they want to do so for the newest available model. Those who don’t need the newest model available may find a better deal than those who do.

Choose a different body type The National Automobile Dealers Association advises that pickup trucks and SUVs continue to command high prices.

Shoppers who look at sedans, compact cars and luxury vehicles may be able to get a better price than those looking for trucks or SUVs. Buyers should assess their needs and see if a different body style or category of car fits their needs and budgets.

Shop the end of the month No matter the month, waiting until the last week of the month may be a good time to buy. Sales managers and dealerships in general have a monthly quota to meet and are compensated accordingly.

Negotiating at this time means shoppers can get a good deal, while salespeople can move vehicles.

Choose the right day of the week According to a study by TrueCar.com, an automotive pricing and information website, Sunday is the best day of the week to purchase a vehicle. Buyers can expect to pay as much as $2,000 more for the same vehicle on Friday than those who shop on a Sunday. Monday is also a good day, as there is less foot traffic and it may be possible to wrangle a better deal.

Waiting until the end of the day can be advantageous, too. Salespeople may be anxious to close out sales, so they can get home at quitting time.

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Tech to take along on your next road trip hearts. Writers and travel-

ers have romanticized the open road and the freedom it represents since automobiles became accessible to the masses. While many drivers still take to the road looking for adventure, road trips have changed considerably since Jack Kerouac penned his seminal novel, “On the Road,” in the 1950s.

The spirit of the open road is still there, but the way travelers approach road trips has changed considerably. This is most notable with regard to the technology motorists now take along for the ride. Drivers about to embark on a road trip, whether it’s their first venture or their 50th, can make trips even more enjoyable by taking along the right tech.

Navigation system

Many vehicles are now equipped with built-in navigation systems, but drivers whose vehicles are older or not equipped with such technology

should consider purchasing one before embarking on trips.

Though some may feel navigation systems go against the adventurous spirit of traveling, it’s easy to get lost on the open road, especially in an era when many people have grown accustomed to round-the-clock access to information, including maps, on their smartphones.

Even if you have no set itinerary in mind, a navigation system can ensure you spend more time enjoying the open road and less time trying to figure out just where you are at any given moment.

Chargers

Many people feel their devices are extensions of themselves, but such devices won’t be of much help if they are routinely running out of power.

Bring along several chargers that can

be plugged into your car, so you and your passengers can keep your smartphones and other devices running throughout the trip. Though the idea of going off the grid might seem enticing, leaving the world behind is less romantic when you need roadside assistance or are in search of a restroom or a place to pull over and grab a meal. If you want to disconnect from the world, you can always switch your phone to airplane mode, while keeping devices charged in case of emergency.

Apps

The right apps can make all the difference, especially for travelers whose road-trip itinerary is not set in stone.

The smartphone app GasBuddy can help drivers find the cheapest gas near them, while an app like AroundMe helps travelers find the nearest restaurants, pharmacies, banks, gas stations and hotels, among other things.

And don’t forget to download a music app like Pandora or Amazon Music (available to Amazon Prime subscribers), so you and your fellow road warriors can be entertained as you travel far and wide.

LED road flares

Traditional road flares tend to burn out rather quickly, with some lasting as little as 15 minutes, which can be a problem for travelers who experience car trouble and end up stranded far away from auto-repair shops.

Some flameless LED road flares can last for hours on end off a single charge, providing drivers with some peace of mind should they be stranded and forced to wait awhile before a tow truck or mechanic arrives.

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They should also research the vehicle’s retail price at www.kelleybluebook.com.

“Know what you are buying and the range that you want to spend, with tax, license, smog and any government or financing fees,” said Marzocco.

CCCPAA offers financing and warranties, as well. Buyers who wish to finance an auction vehicle should get the preapproval process done the day before the live auction takes place. After selecting vehicles to bid on, Marzocco recommends buyers visit and test-drive the vehicles the day before the auction.

Buyers can also bring a mechanic to the

They are very knowledgeable and have great customer service. After one visit here, I knew I’d be bringing my vehicles back anytime they have an issue I can’t fix.

– Patrick Alan, Brentwood customer Monkey Wrenches’ customers appreciate these extra steps to provide quality service and repairs.

“They are very knowledgeable and have great customer service,” said Brentwood resident Patrick Alan. “After one visit here, I knew I’d be bringing my vehicles back anytime they have an

lot to inspect any of the vehicles at their own expense.

On the day of the auction, be prepared with proper identification, including a driver’s license and another form of identification, which is required for registration and vehicle purchasing.

Buyers must be 18 years or older and have picture identification.

Finally, bid only if you are certain you want to buy the vehicle. For buyers not wanting to wait for the next auction, CCCPAA also has a ‘buy it now’ lot open every day for vehicle sales, as well as staff to help buyers with the auction and purchasing process.

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issue I can’t fix.”

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having a safe and reliable vehicle to drive to work, drop the kids off at school or maybe take that special vacation trip,” said Curran.

Monkey Wrenches Inc.’s auto-repair services includes oil changes; tune-ups; engine repair; engine replacement; computer diagnostics; air conditioning service and repair; electrical system diagnostics and repair; brake repair; suspension and steering repair; transmission and service repair; and more.

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The auctions are a great opportunity for buyers looking for a vehicle that is not super expensive and want to have a no-stress and fun buying environment.

– Debbie Marzocco, CCCPAA president staff and wonderful customers, many who come back and buy from us again and again,” said Marzocco. “We are very grateful for that.”

One of their loyal customers is Antioch resident Chelsea Jones.

“My family has been buying from CCCPAA forever,” said Jones. “I bought

my very first car from them and got an amazing deal. We are very happy with how they do business.”

CCCPAA is located at 2691 E. Leland Road, in Pittsburg. For more information, including inventory, visit www.cccpaa.com or call 925-432-8900.

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“Having one of the best warranties offered locally on all our repairs shows our customers how much we appreciate the opportunity to take care of them and their vehicle needs, while showing how much we stand behind our product and business model,” said Curran.

Monkey Wrenches Inc. also offers free shuttle and pick-up service for its customers. According to Curran, many people utilize the service, including elderly customers who are physically unable to get their vehicle serviced.

“Having their vehicle picked up and delivered back is handy for them,” said Curran.

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“With the internet, parts are available everywhere today,” said Gar. “Our

Corvette from page 5B ing a 1962 original, black, Corvette convertible.

“It was just like the one I originally saw back in high school,” he said.

Each member of the Discovery Bay Corvette Club has their own special connection to Corvettes, as well as a camaraderie that ties them to other Corvette owners.

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advice is to buy from a specialist who knows your vehicle.”

According to Gar, many internet brokers know nothing about cars and buy parts from the cheapest source they can find. A&A Auto Parts & Sales’ customers know they have quality parts at low prices.

“Gar’s knowledge is superb,” said Oakley resident Wayne Cooksey, who owns a Cadillac and has been a customer for eight years. “Some of the things in his mind, no one else would have known.”

According to Cooksey, when he has

needed a part, A&A Auto Parts & Sales has always had it and provided reliable and excellent service.

The Cadillac specialists don’t just work on Caddies, they own several, including a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado, 1988 Cadillac Allante, 2004 Cadillac XLR, 1941 Cadillac Coupe, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville and a 1962 Cadillac Convertible.

They have also won the World’s Most Beautiful Custom Award twice.

Besides helping their customers with auto parts, A&A Auto Parts & Sales is an ACDelco professional service center

and full-service shop that can handle car or light truck repairs and maintenance services. From tune-ups, oil changes and complex computer diagnostics to suspension, transmission, brakes and more, their team of highly trained and certified technicians make sure your vehicle is reliable and safe.

A&A Auto Parts & Sales is located at 6240 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood.

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through a Corvette tradition that dates back to 1969. According to the August and September 1969 issue of Corvette News, from the moment Corvette No. 00001 first met Corvette No. 00002 on the road, their drivers have saluted each other with waves. The tradition, called Save the Wave, which the Discovery Bay Corvette Club supports, has continued through time.

“Save the Wave is a time-honored

Corvette tradition ... I remember even back in the ‘60s, riding in my brother’s Corvette,” said Allen. “It was great to see Corvette owners wave to each other as they passed; I still do this today and hope it continues for many many years.”

While the club honors old traditions, they also welcome new ideas and new members.

“We’ve all travelled different roads

and had different experiences,” said Harris. “We are always welcoming new members and love to hear about their travels and ideas.”

The Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, in Discovery Bay. For more information, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

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