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Fire district to create strategic plan

Modernizing The District

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Upgrades and renovations are planned at each of the LUHSD school sites. Page 4

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD ) intends to craft a strategic and economic plan to guide the organization into the future. The financially struggling agency, which comprised eight stations in 2008, is now down to just three stations to serve nearly 115,000 residents over 249 square miles. The district is still in the process of selecting a strategic planning agency to assist in the effort, but it plans to bring the community and area stakeholders together to identify desired service level increases. see Fire page 30

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akley’s Police Department is helping to grow cancer awareness by participating in No-Shave November. The department aims to raise awareness while also supporting fellow law enforcement battling cancer.

Council grants city manager raise by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Oakley City Council recently approved the creation of two new city positions and approved a 3 percent raise for City Manager Bryan Montgomery. That change bumps Montgomery’s monthly pay to $19,188 per month. The increase is retroactive to July 31 when general city employees received a raise, which is routinely followed by an evaluation of city manager pay. “Mr. Montgomery has done a great job working with a

“ Mr. Montgomery has done a great job working with a relatively small staff in meeting the goals and expectations set by the city council.

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Oakley Councilmember Kevin Romick relatively small staff in meeting the goals and expectations set by the city council,” said Councilmember Kevin Romick. Montgomery has served as the city manager and executive director of the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Oakley

Public Finance Authority since December 2005. In his role as city manager, he serves as chief executive officer and is responsible for the operational activities of city departments and divisions under the policy direction of the city council. “I am very appreciative

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of the opportunity to serve as Oakley’s city manager,” said Montgomery. “We love Oakley and are proud to have raised our family here.” City Attorney Bill Galstan, whose office helped draft the council resolution for the increase, said the hike is on par with the 3 percent Consumer Price Index adjustment for the area, and Montgomery’s salary is still below the county average of $235,445 for that role. According to the 2017 Contra Costa County Public Managers Association salary survey, Montgomery’s salary is see Raise page 30

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Community members help a stranger left stranded when his RV breaks down. Page 5

Falcons Head To NCS Finals

Freedom High advances to NCS finals after clinching semifinal against Antioch. Page 21 Breaking News ...................11 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................26 Cop Logs................................29 Health & Beauty..................13 Milestones............................14 Opinion..................................20 Pets.........................................10 Sports.....................................21

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Oakley readies the Christmas tree The City of Oakley hosts it Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 2. Join in at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., as the city kicks off the holiday season with this familyfriendly event. This year, city staff has added “Caroling with the Council” to give guests a chance to do some oldfashioned Christmas caroling on the way to the event. Everyone is welcome to join the mayor and council members, who will meet in the west parking lot

at St. Anthony’s Church, 971 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley, at 3:30 p.m. Carolers will stroll to the Plaza, stopping by Oakley Elementary School at 3:45 to pick up any additional carolers on the way to the event. The Christmas Tree Lighting event starts at 4 p.m. There will be lighted decorations throughout the park, free refreshments, arts and crafts for the children, entertainment and more. Santa Claus will be visiting with children and posing for photos beginning at 4:15.

The entertainment schedule for the evening begins with the Oakley Union Elementary School District Choir at 4:15 p.m., followed the Middle School District Choir at 4:30. The East County Performing Arts Show Choir will sing at 5 p.m., followed by the Freedom High School Choir at 5:15. The grand, 30-foot Christmas tree will be lit at approximately 6 p.m. Admission and parking is free. For more information, call Cindy at 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ ci.oakley.ca.us.

Holistic business hosts holiday fair A local holistic business has partnered with the New Age Guild to bring a holiday holistic crystal fair to the Oakley community. The event will feature guest speakers, exhibitors, readers and holistic retail booths, and the public is invited to come down to the event and experience, with healers, psychic readers, healers, wellness coaches, artisans, crystals and more.

Exhibitor registration is open, and business owners are invited to register while booth space is open. Local healer and reader, Lynda Gera, has partnered with an international online resource to bring a holistic event to the community – just in time for the holidays. Attendees will be able to meet some of the community’s most notable readers for one-on-one sessions and discounted pricing – a fantastic opportunity to sample from top psy-

chics, astrologers and practitioners. “Most people love the opportunity to visit holistic fairs for practical reasons and for just plain fun,” said Angel Thacker, founder of the New Age Guild. The event will be Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be presented at the Senior Center, 132 O’Hara Ave., in Oakley. The event is free for the public. No preregistration is required and no admission fees at the door.

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Lions roaring with joy over school expansion by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Liberty High School is set to receive the lion’s share of Measure U funds, but the other Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) high schools will soon see new buildings and elective options as officials plan for expansion. When the LUHSD first identified goals for Measure U funds, the discussion centered around the modernization, equalization and growth for its three high schools. During the first phase of the bond, officials will look at implementing career-oriented classes at Freedom and Heritage. “One complaint we’ve had about Freedom and Heritage is that there are not enough handson, (Career Technical Education) lab rooms at either site,” said LUHSD Superintendent Eric Volta. Heritage will secure a new culinary arts class, and Freedom will receive a construction academy and a new theater. Volta said the reason for the selection of new electives for each site was based on the work opportunities that would be present to students post-graduation. Oakley’s rapid development of the northeast portion of the district will generate the need for a highly trained labor force, and the influx of restaurants in the southwest portion of Brentwood will present culinary jobs. Volta said both areas showed promise for apprenticeships and careers for those

hoping to remain local after high school. From auto maintenance and agricultural programs to construction, woodworking and culinary arts, Liberty already has more to offer in the way of hands-on electives. But being the oldest school in the district means many of its buildings are in need of a makeover. The cafeteria and administrative offices that currently stand on the campus have been there since the ’60s, when even older structures lost to a fire were replaced. Liberty will get a larger pool in a new location, making it more feasible for sports activities and community use. The school’s bleachers will also grow, and the stadium will receive a new snack stand and bathrooms. Additional student parking will take over the area where buses once parked. During the second phase of construction, each district school will receive 16 new classrooms. “The reason we’re beginning with the cafeteria and administration buildings in phase one is because, at Liberty, we need to tear down three of the old wings built in the ’60s,” Volta said. “There are eight classrooms in two of the buildings – we can’t build around something we intend to tear out anyway, and in the meantime, we can use portable classrooms.” But not everything will become modern at the historic school. Multiple fires have plagued see Expansion page 18

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Seen here are Liberty High School students in 1965. A fire had destroyed the school two years earlier, and the students were placed in temporary quarters before new structures were built. Now, over 50 years later, the district will use Measure U funds to replace some of those structures built in the ’60s.

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Do you have an AB or Bypass Trust? by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Up until 2011, it was very common for estate planning attorneys to draft an AB or Bypass Trust for clients. The purpose of the AB/Bypass Trust was to create estate tax savings by keeping a deceased spouse’s property out of the estate of the surviving spouse. However in 2011, federal estate tax laws were changed dramatically to exempt most estates from paying any estate taxes. For 2014, the exemption for each person is $5.34 million. The amount will go up each year based on a cost-of-living increase. In addition, under the rule change called ‘portability’, a surviving spouse may use any unused portion of a deceased spouse’s estate tax exemption. For example, a couple has an estate of $7 million. The husband dies, leaving his wife with an estate of $7 million. There is no estate tax due because the wife takes all of the property by way of the marital deduction (which is unlimited). Because the husband’s personal exemption of $5.34 was not used, the wife can add his $5.34 to her exemption at the time of her death. The personal exemption and portability options have meant that very, very few people will pay any estate tax. Therefore, the traditional AB Trust is no longer necessary for most people. That is not to say that there is anything wrong in keeping an existing AB Trust. However, there are serious drawbacks.

Specifically, with an AB Trust there are restrictions on what a surviving spouse can do with the property in Trust A created with the deceased spouse’s assets, making it is difficult to sell assets. Also, with an AB Trust, the surviving spouse cannot make gifts to anyone of the Trust A property. There can also be substantial costs involved in managing an AB Trust after the death of the first spouse, including establishing the trust, preparing the trust tax return each year and record - keeping to ensure that the property in Trust A is kept separate from the surviving spouse’s assets. In most cases, an AB/Bypass Trust is no longer necessary or advisable for estate planning. If you have not looked at your trust recently, I strongly encourage you to review it and see whether it provides for an AB Trust. If it does provide for an AB/ Bypass Trust, I would encourage you to seek legal counsel to see whether it is in your best interest to amend or restate the trust to remove the AB Trust provisions. If you have any questions regarding an existing trust, I see people every day for a FREE 30 minute consultation in Walnut Creek and Brentwood. This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. The law office of Joan M. Grimes is located at 600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA, 94513 © 2014 Joan Grimes. For more information, call 925939-1680.

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Special collection day at Ironhouse Sanitary Delicious meals bring families and friends together during the holidays, but don’t let a clogged drain spoil your plans this holiday season. Cooking fats, oils and grease (FOG) down the drain can cause major sewage backup, clogs and overflows. Instead of pouring holiday cooking grease down the drain, bring it to Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) for proper recycling. The program runs year-round, however the district opens for a special Saturday collection on Dec. 2 for easier access for those who work during the week. On this day, ISD will also collect Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL), which contain mercury and need to be disposed of properly in order to keep the mercury out of the environment. Here are five ways you can fight holi-

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Celebrate the written word Celebrate the written word with Brentwood Writes in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Participants are allowed five minutes each to perform a short creative piece – your own or that of another writer as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Everyone is in-

vited to either perform or listen during this free, public event. Open Mic is presented by Brentwood Writes, an adjunct of the Brentwood Art Society and the Brentwood Community Library. It is hosted by Kati Short, poet laureate. For more information contact Kati Short, katishort@yahoo.com or 925-634-6655.

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SELLER’S DUTY TO DISCLOSE

A long time ago, real estate was sold under the idea of ‘buyer beware.’ This meant the seller didn’t have to disclose anything, and the burden was on the buyer to find out what was wrong with the property. We’ve come a long way since then, and there are now legal requirements for sellers of property to disclose any material defects or facts that affect the value of the property if the seller has actual knowledge about or should have known about these issues. We have many pages of questions that help jog seller’s memories about past water leaks, neighborhood noise problems, issues with settling or more. There was a recent court case ruled the seller has to have actual knowledge of the problem, not just that they should have known about it. This is a pretty big shift in the burden from seller back to the buyer if this becomes a new legal precedent. What this means to you if you are a buyer is do your due diligence. Get your inspections. Talk to neighbors. Visit the

property multiple times. Go talk to the city or county offices if there are ANY concerns about zoning, permits or more (you will probably need to get the seller’s approval to ask specific questions about their property). If you are a seller, I still advise my seller clients to disclose anything and everything that may be of interest to the buyer. This new court case does NOT mean you are ‘off the hook’ for disclosing questionable items. If you even ask, “should we disclose ‘X?’” that means you probably should. Better to disclose ahead of time and have the buyer potentially cancel than deal with a lawsuit later. I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY. CONSULT A LEGAL EXPERT FOR YOUR SITUATION. If you have questions on any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). Voted “Best of Brentwood” multiple times. To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www. SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty.

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The City of Oakley hosts its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., The family-friendly event begins at 4 p.m. The tree will be lit at approximately 6 p.m.

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Breakfast with Santa

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce and Assemblymember Jim Frazier present Breakfast with Santa, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets can be purchased at the chamber office, 1555 Riverlake Road, Suite J, in Discovery Bay. Breakfast will take place at the big white parade tent across the street from the community center. For more information, call 925-240-4144.

Parade of Lights

More than 200 lighted floats and vehicles will participate in Discovery Bay’s Parade of Lights and tree-lighting ceremony. The evening will begin with a visit with Santa at Discovery Bay Marina, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and will end with the tree lighting, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit paradeoflights.wordpress.com.

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Three-time figure skating world championship competitor Laura Carreon will teach ice-skating classes and private lessons at Brentwood on Ice, located in downtown Brentwood, from Dec. 2 to 30. The five-week sessions are designed to engage skaters as they explore the world of skating. For more information, call 925-325-5325 or email laura@bighitstudios.com

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Newberry’s Block presents a toy drive and car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 815 Fulton Shipyard Road, in Antioch. Bring a new, unwrapped, sports-themed toy or donate $20 to enter the show and receive a barbeque lunch. For more information, contact newberrysblock@yahoo.com or 925-783-6050.

Dec. 4 “The Season of Song”

The Brentwood Community Chorus will present “The Season of Song,” at Liberty High School, starting at 7 p.m. The performance includes a string ensemble, brass choir and handbells. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss.scarlet@comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

Dec. 9 Lighted Boat Parade

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will hold its annual Lighted Boat Parade. Participating boats will be divided into three categories, and each category will have a first-, secondand third-place award. For more information, visit www.dbyc.com.

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The Heritage Performing Arts Boosters will hold its 11th annual Breakfast with Santa, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. There will be performances by the Heritage jazz bands and varsity drum line along with small music combos. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and hot chocolate will also be served. For more information or tickets, call 925-3541111 or email hhsband7@gmail.com.

Dec. 10 Interfaith Christmas Choral Festival

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host its seventh annual Interfaith Christmas Choral Festival and Creche Exhibit, at 7 p.m., on 2350 Jeffery Way. Come and watch the Brentwood Community Chorus and others perform. Admission is free. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss.scarlet@comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

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Menorah Workshop

Chabad of the Delta invites the community to its Menorah Workshop at The Home Depot, 5631 Lone Tree Way, at 4 p.m. Participants will build their own menorahs. The workshop also includes a free worker’s apron and Chanukah treats. There is no charge for the event, but registration is required. For more information, visit www. jewishdelta.com.

Dec. 15 Choir Collaboration

The Brentwood Community Chorus will be collaborating with the Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir, at the St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a free reception afterward. For more information, contact Annette Beckstrand at miss. scarlet@comcast.net or 925-437-4963.

“The Nutcracker” Ballet

The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without an evening at “The Nutcracker” ballet. And this year, The Ballet Company of East County is celebrating its 13th anniversary presentation of this Christmas classic that is sure to delight your entire family! Performances will be held at the beautiful El Campanil Theatre in Antioch, from Dec. 15 to 17. For more information on show times or to purchase tickets, visit goo.gl/KfSqwp.

Dec. 16 Willow Lake Boat Parade

Deck the docks with boughs of holly for the Willow Lake Boat Parade, at 5:30 p.m., with boats meeting at Drakes and Shell courts. For more information, contact Cameron Cross at crosscameron@yahoo.com or 925-980-8376.

Wreaths Across America

The third annual Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Brentwood Cemetery, 11545 Brentwood Blvd., in Brentwood, beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The public is invited to join the Anne Loucks Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10789 of Brentwood in paying respects to veterans of all wars who are buried in this cemetery by laying a holiday wreath on each grave. To donate a wreath, contact Diane McLean at 925-8589075 before Nov. 27.

Dec. 17 Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting

Join the community in a Chanukah menorah lighting, at 5:30 p.m., at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood. The free family-friendly event is hosted by Chabad of the Delta and includes entertainment, doughnuts and latkes. For more information, visit www.jewishdelta.com.

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Aug. 19, 1931 – Nov. 17, 2017 Ronald Lewis Fugazzi, 19-year resident of Brentwood, entered heaven on Nov. 17. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carlotta. Ron was the loving father of David (Gina), Paul (Deanna), Mandarava Kumara and the late Mary Beth. He was a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a volunteer for many worthy organizations. Ron will be dearly missed by many. The family is requesting that all donations in Ron’s name go to the Friends of the Brentwood Library.

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Antioch welcomes potential buyer for Humphrey’s by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Ripples of hope are washing ashore along the Antioch waterfront with news that the city may have found a buyer for the iconic Humphrey’s building at the city marina. The Antioch City Council recently approved the building’s sale to Sean McCauley Investments Inc. for $1.2 million. The downtown fixture at 1 Marina Plaza housed the Humphrey’s on the Delta restaurant for 23 years before owner Eva Romero filed for bankruptcy and the restaurant closed in 2013. The city acquired the building in 2014 and has been marketing the site ever since with no success – until now. “Somebody has to turn Antioch around,” owner Sean McCauley said. “I have to make the first move to try to make it happen. I think this will do it.” Sean McCauley Investments Inc., which already has a variety of East County investments, operates a private investment and property-management firm,

catering to the needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. McCauley said he hopes to eventually rent the building to Zephyr Grill & Bar owners Lynn and Randy Tei, although an official agreement between the parties is still in the works. Randy Tei declined comment when reached last week. The Tei’s currently own Zephyr Grill & Bar restaurants in Brentwood and Livermore, but according to McCauley, the owners envision a different name and an altered menu with a seafood theme for the Antioch restaurant. City councilmembers are relieved that the city has struck a deal for the building. In 2016, the city negotiated with Oakland-based Everett and Jones, a renowned Bay Area barbecue chain, but talks fell apart after 16 months. “We have been wanting to do something in the marina area,” said Councilmember Tony Tiscareno. “We were disheartened when Everett and Jones did not come to fruition … I know the (Zephyr)

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No-confidence vote for BUSD superintendent by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Employees of the Byron Union School District (BUSD) have taken a vote of no confidence against Superintendent Debbie Gold, saying that a lack of trust, transparency and leadership has caused them to lose faith in their district’s leader. “Her ability to make decisions that are in the best interest of the school district – financial and otherwise – are in question,” wrote BUSD employee Lara Robinson in an email to The Press. The vote was presented during a recent school board meeting and, according to union representatives, was called following a request from the Byron Teachers Union (BTU) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA). Approximately 70 percent of the district’s teachers and employees voted on the censure. Of those who voted, 93 percent of the teachers and 99 percent of the classified district employees supported the no-confidence vote. “The vote was the result of many events spanning throughout Dr. Gold’s tenure with BUSD, but they ultimately boil down to a lack of trust,” wrote BTA President Anna Rainey in an email to The Press. “She has not been up-front about budgetary issues and daily operations, and the reactionary nature of her leadership style has led to questionable decisions that have had lasting impacts on our

district. Finally, many employees feel they have no clear directives coming from the district office.” In response to the recent vote the district’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) and a representative from the Contra Costa County Office of Education gave a budget presentation to the community and district employees on Nov. 16. According to union officials, the presentation answered many of their questions but raised others as well. “BUSD has had five different CBOs in the past five years (three have come in the past two years),” wrote Rainey. “In the 2015-2016 school year, administrator salaries accounted for 5.95 percent of our budget. They still account for 5.95 percent of the budget for the 2017-2018 school year. In the 2015-2016 school year, teacher salaries accounted for 41.85 percent of the budget and have fallen to 36.75 percent for the current school year. Dr. Gold has personally received approximately 31.5 percent in salary increases over the past four school years. A large percentage of our budgetary crisis this year comes from a massive under projection in teacher salaries (not accounting for four teacher positions). We are unclear as to why that would catch the district office off-guard.” Rainey further stated that Gold recently threatened to lay off 40 of 45 instructional aides employed by the district, citing budgetary woes. Following the immediate backlash, all 40 jobs were deemed

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BTA President Anna Rainey ‘safe’ for the remainder of the school year, she said. Gold emphatically denied there was ever a threat to lay off instructional aides and said there will be no layoffs for the rest of the school year. She would not address whether or not there might be layoffs in the future. She refused to discuss budget issues, saying, “They have already been addressed, so I’m not going to talk about those.” But as for the no-confidence vote, she admits it came as a surprise. “Except for the budget component, I am unaware of any other issues,” said Gold, who has been the district superintendent since 2013. “I am surprised; things have been very calm and very happy here … I do know the budget has been very upsetting, and I am working with the county to fix our budget, and information will be coming out soon.” Though nonbinding, a vote of no confidence is a symbolic statement, which in some instances can serve as a stepping-stone to

more permanent measures. The unions are currently in contract negotiations with the district, but union representatives contend that the noconfidence vote is not a bargaining strategy but rather a hoped-for means to creating a more communicative and transparent district. “Our votes were not a negotiating tactic,” wrote Rainey. “We feel strongly that the lack of communication, transparency and accountability are severely impacting our district. Through tumultuous times in the past, the employees of BUSD have taken pay cuts, reduced hours and increased workloads. We are and have been willing to do what needs to be done to help our students in difficult financial times, but we cannot support fiscal irresponsibility. These are some of our reasons for our vote of no confidence in Dr. Gold. We encourage community members to inform themselves by asking questions and attending school board meetings.” For her part, Gold said the district door is always open and hopes concerned educators and staff will step through. “I want to improve on anything I can, but I can’t improve on anything unless I know what is going on,” she said. “I love working here. I have enjoyed so much the board and the staff, and I am a huge teacher advocate. I care about being a really good superintendent. I encourage teachers or staff to reach out to me in a group or one-on-one. I am here.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Antioch should focus on the positives If Antioch had a dime for every time it has been bashed, our streets would be paved with gold. Inarguably, our schools take a disproportionate share of that thrashing. I am the first to admit that Antioch schools have their set of pressing conuest cerns, particularly comment on what I call the ‘Big Three’ – parental engagement; student motivation and behavior; and state proficiency on test scores, especially math. Let’s review. If you can’t get Mohammed to the mountain, you bring the mountain to Mohammed. Without parental support, education is an uphill climb, so we need to creatively expand concerted efforts to get Mom and Dad involved – be it through home visits, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings, social media or parenting skills workshops. Regarding behavior, after several years of dramatic decline, suspensions are, perplexingly, up 16 percent this school year. We are working double time to address this. Math is an area where we need a radical departure in approach. Our 20 percent proficiency rate is simply unacceptable. It takes a new seed to develop a new

crop. We need bolder actions, aggressive interventions and individuated, pull-out instruction to overcome this perennial thorn on a core skill. That said, on our weaknesses, we can’t completely ignore social context. Some sample facts: from 2000 to 2012, the city’s violent crime rate doubled; our number of English language learners tripled; the number of homeless public school students increased from 382 in 2011 to 706 in 2014; the number of students residing in group homes rose 144 percent in the past six years; 40 percent of district students live in homes without secure parental employment; one out of five students had suicidal ideation; and one in five students reported prescription drug usage. Sadly, we haven’t even touched on the distressing subjects of broken homes, latchkey kids, abuse, transiency, the epidemic of attention deficit syndrome, societal permissiveness, the erosion of public civility, the seduction of electronic gadgetry and more. Amidst the societal chaos, though, our educators seek solutions, not excuses, and do their best against great odds. Day in and day out, much good goes unheralded. • We can celebrate Antioch’s graduation rate soaring above state average. Its 6.3 percent increase last year was one

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of the highest California increases in the state. • Dozier-Libbey Medical School has been honored as a California Distinguished School and Deer Valley High as an Honor Roll School. • The Antioch School Board, Chamber of Commerce, Planning Commission and city council approved Rocketship – a third Antioch public charter school to be housed in a $14.5 million, state-of-the-art, zero net energy campus off 18th Street. The school underscores our openness and community richness in recognizing many unique seats at the table – traditional, private, alternate, charter and home-study schools. • Unquestionably, Antioch is known as a trailblazer in linked learning with real-life career paths in law, the medical field, engineering, green energy, digital arts, business, research and the performing arts with GPA, attendance and graduation rates prosper. • Music is back, alive and well, with more than 1,300 students involved at the elementary level, allowing a pipeline tor the higher grades and a great outlet for creativity, self-esteem and brain development. • The number of students taking Advanced Placement exams has grown 71.6 percent over the past five years. • The number of university-qualified graduates rose 6.9 percent over the last

Editor: I recently attended the City of Brentwood’s strategic planning meeting, and I found one interesting fact that may impact the city’s potable water source as our earth continues to warm with the

five years, and more of our high school students are now co-enrolling at community college, gaining credits and exposure. • For the first time, counselors are present in all of our schools. Not long ago, we had no counselors. Now, our ratio of counselors to students is one of the highest in the state, and at 500 to one, is double the California average of 1,000 to one. • In a recent LCAP funding evaluation, the state determined Antioch met or exceeded expectations in eight of nine categories. To little surprise, we fell short on math in third through eighth grades. This letter hopefully demonstrates that we have a mixed bag with ample good, bad and, yes, sometimes ugly. But while we squarely face our undeniable flaws, we don’t have to dwell on challenges alone. We can also acknowledge and build upon successes. Each of us can do our part by being involved parents, having high expectations of our children and schools, volunteering, joining PTA or tutoring. Yes, there is considerable work to be done for Antioch to become the destination city many of us dream of it being. To that end, we must honestly reflect, roll up our collective sleeves and become part of the solution and not the problem. Walter Ruehlig Antioch School Board president

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Jim Frazier and his fellow democrats for voting for the new gas tax. California has a transportation infrastructure problem. We also need to improve our public transportation. The only way to solve these problems is with more funding. My question is, “Would you rather pay a little more at the pump or sit in traffic twice as long, trying to get from point A to point B?” People who complain about raising local taxes seem to be (people) who complain about the government not fixing anything. They want the government to do everything a government needs to do, but they are the people who don’t want to pay any taxes to help get things done. Think about Highway 4 from Concord. Is it not a lot better now than before the state widened it? Even during commute time, people are getting home a lot faster. If you want to get around the gas tax, get an electric car, for which you will have to pay an extra registration fee to support our roads, but it wouldn’t be as much as buying gas for a year. Another option would be to take public transportation. Joe Trebino Brentwood

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Freedom advances to NCS title game by Michael Dixont Correspondent

The North Coast Section (NCS) football semifinal game between Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) rivals Freedom and Antioch could not be decided in the normal 48 minutes. With the Falcons and Panthers tied at 39 after four quarters, the two teams went into overtime. Antioch got the ball first but came up empty-handed. Freedom wasted little time, winning the game on its second play in overtime on a 7-yard run by junior back Giles Jackson, securing the 45-39 win. “I knew I had to get in the end zone,” Jackson said of the winning score, which was his fourth of the game. While the game featured 84 points, it was the Falcons’ defense and special teams units that made perhaps the game’s biggest plays. The Panthers scored three touchdowns in the second half, but Freedom minimized the damage on all three by blocking the extra points. Then in overtime, senior defensive back Ronnell Snell came up with an interception in the end zone to set his team up for the win. “The receiver tried to get inside of me,” Snell said. “My job was to not let him inside. When he tried to go outside, I was already in great position. I just turned around and made a play on the ball.” Both teams were driven by strong running games throughout the night. In addition to his four touchdowns, Jack-

Freedom High School senior Ronnell Snell (8) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Antioch High School junior Gaudie Campbell (11), ending the Panthers’ hopes of an overtime victory in the North Coast Section Division 1 Championship semifinal game in Oakley, on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Falcons scored on their next possession to claim a 45-39 victory. Freedom will face Liberty High School in the contest for the Division 1 championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Heritage High School in Brentwood. Photo by Tony Kukulich

son finished the game with 260 yards on the ground. Senior running back Dalaan Green was a monster on the ground for the Panthers, rushing for three scores and 221 yards. Junior quarterback Willem Karnthong added 256 on the ground for Antioch, which included a 67-yard touchdown run. Falcons’ receiver Baylei Coston thrived all across the field. He set up his team’s first touchdown when he intercepted a pass deep in Panthers’ territory. Freedom’s second touchdown – a 3-yard pass to Coston from junior quarterback Joey Aguilar – was set up on a 75-yard kickoff return from Coston.

But his biggest play came only moments after Antioch went up 27-17 in the third quarter. Aguilar and Coston connected on a 72-yard score to cut the deficit and return the momentum to Freedom’s sideline. “I told the coaches that it was open all game,” Coston said. “They ran it. I shook at the top of the route and took off running.” Aguilar finished the day with 201 yards passing. Panthers’ senior back Omari Harris also helped his team with two touchdowns on short runs. In addition to the six combined scores from Jackson and Coston, the Falcons also got a 27-yard field goal late in the first

half from senior kicker Jesse Cortes. Cortes was also perfect on extra points. Freedom now turns its sights to another in the NCS Division I Championship Game. The Falcons will take on Liberty on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The game will be at Heritage. The Lions defeated Freedom 37-35 in the Bell Game, a fact that is not lost on the Falcons. “It’s a revenge game,” Coston said. “They can have the Bell if we can get that championship. That’d be great.” To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/slideshows To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Liberty football team pulls out historic win by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Liberty High School football coach Ryan Partridge has a knack for predicting the future. Midway through his first summer as head coach of the Lions, Partridge predicted that his team could reach the North Coast Section (NCS) championship game. And after beating Freedom 37-35 on Nov. 3, he guessed that Liberty would clash with Freedom again in that championship game. It turns out his predictions were correct. Liberty, the top seed in the NCS Division 1 playoffs, toppled fourth-seed San Leandro 34-12 on Nov. 24, advancing to the NCS Division 1 championship game for the first time in school history. “About a month in, when I started working with the boys, I said we have something special here,” said Partridge. “Not just specifically the talent, but the personalities that come with the kids and how we started to gel. Obviously the talent comes with it, but we knew when summer hit, we had a shot at doing this.” The Lions (10-2) will clash with second-seed Freedom (92) for the title on Dec. 2, at Heritage High School. Liberty advanced on its staunch defense and the efforts of wide receiver Zane Hinojosa. Hinojosa kick-started the Lions’ offense with first-half touchdowns of 24 and 42 yards to answer San Leandro’s only

two touchdowns of the game. Liberty’s defense held the Pirates to -42 yards and zero points in the second half. After leading 14-12 at halftime, the Lions’ offense came alive in the second half, rattling off 20 unanswered points on Tyerell Sturges-Cofer’s two touchdowns and another by Trevor Tyson. “Hats off to San Leandro’s defense at the beginning of the game,” Partridge said. “They took away what we wanted to do, and we just had to make some adjustments. They took away the long rout, so we hit some underneath stuff and let 14 and 22 have the ball a little bit, and good things happen when that happens.” The win, however, was far from easy for the Lions. San Leandro struck first on quarterback Qiyam Islam’s 4-yard run early in the second quarter. The Pirates held Liberty at bay for almost the entire first half until the two clubs combined for 20 points in the final 1:20 of the second quarter. The fireworks began when Hinojosa turned an underneath pass into a spectacular 42-yard touchdown, breaking numerous tackles on his way to the end zone to give Liberty a 7-6 lead with just over a minute left in the first half. San Leandro’s Jermaine Jackson returned the ensuing kickoff for an 83-yard score, giving the Pirates a 12-7 lead with a minute left in the second quarter. But Hinojosa answered for Liberty, scoring on a 24-yard catch and run to secure a 14-12 lead for Liberty 30 seconds be-

fore halftime. Ninety-eight of Liberty’s 142-first-half yards came on its final three plays. Sophomore quarterback Jay Butterfield said he struggled to get rolling in the game, but Hinojosa got him on track. “(Hinojosa) shows me new things every week,” Butterfield said. Liberty opened the third quarter with a 68-yard drive that culminated in a 4-yard Sturges-Cofer touchdown, putting Liberty on top 21-12 and foreshadowing a dominant half for the Lions. Sturges-Cofer added an 8-yard score midway through the fourth, and Tyson topped off the victory with a 1-yard touchdown minutes later, sending Liberty to the 34-12 victory. To win its first NCS title, Liberty will have to beat Freedom for the second time this season, just as the Lions had to beat Heritage and San Leandro twice to get to this point. Freedom has only lost to Liberty and Pittsburg this season. The Pirates, the second seed in the NCS Open Division, will clash with top-seed De La Salle for the division championship in Dublin at the same time Liberty and Freedom are battling for the D1 crown. “From a coach’s perspective, it’s like, ‘Oh, crap we have to beat another team twice,’ but high school football is about the mentality of the young men, and they know they can beat them (Freedom), because they have done it already.” Partridge said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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Liberty High School’s Julia Gonzalez, above, seen here at the North Coast Section championship, finished sixth in the Division II race at the state meet. Meanwhile, Heritage’s Jett Charvet, left, also seen at the North Coast Section meet, finished in the top-50 of the boys race.

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Members of the LHS choir, dressed in Victorian costumes, will joyfully spread the spirit of the season through song at your Holiday gathering in your home or at work with some of the most time-treasured Christmas carols.

Five of the top runners from the Bay Valley Athletic League descended on Fresno on Nov. 25 for the CIF Cross Country Championships, having qualified at the previous week’s North Coast Section Championships. The top finisher among the contingent was Liberty senior Julia Gonzalez who had placed sixth in the NCS Division II girls race, running a phenomenal time of 18:08 on the 3-mile NCS course at Hayward High. Down at Woodward Park in Fresno, Gonzalez tackled the longer and more difficult 3.1-mile course, finishing in the top 30 state-wide in the Division II race, with a time of 18:47.4. Gonzalez was stuck toward the back of the first 50 runners after the first mile, but steadily made up ground over the second mile breaking into the top 30 by the next mile mark, and hanging on to her place from there. “I feel like I ran real well today,”

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Gonzalez said. “I’m definitely pleased with the outcome today.” She was joined in the Division II race by teammate Madison MacPherson who had placed eighth at the NCS Championships. MacPherson placed 51st in the CIF race, finishing in 19:13.6. She also gained ground during each mile of the race, crossing the one-mile mark in 69th place, moving up to 59th place by the twomile mark, and gaining eight more spots before the race had concluded. The other female runner to qualify for the CIF Championships from the BVAL was Freedom junior Jiana Cortero who also qualified as a sophomore. Cortero ran in the ultra-competitive Division I race, finishing in the top 100 with her time of 19:34.6, a big improvement from her sophomore season. “This year, I just had better workouts, better mileage, and better strategy,” Cortero said. “I was able to identify who I should be able to run with, and what I needed to do for better success.” Cortero qualified for the state meet by finishing in fifth for the NCS Division

I girls race, having run 19:21.9 at the Hayward course. Gonzalez, MacPherson, and Cortero were also the top three finishers at this year’s BVAL Championships. On the boys’ side, BVAL champion and Heritage senior Jett Charvet ran to a top 50 finish in the CIF Division II boys race, in a time of 16:16.3. The elite middle-distance runner got out to a fast start, running the first mile in 4:45, part of a front pack which included about 25 runners. His second mile slowed, but he used his strong finish to stay in the top 50 of an elite field, one that included multiple teams ranked in the top 25 nationally. Pittsburg senior Logan McNamar, who finished fourth in the BVAL meet, qualified for the state meet as one of the top individual qualifiers in the NCS Division I race, where he took 10th overall. McNamar finished the CIF Division I race in 17:07.7, which placed him in the top 150 runners in his race. The CIF Championships concludes the 2017 cross country season. Many of these athletes can be seen again on the track in the spring.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006803 The name of the business: Logan Delgadillo Landscaping Located at: 2134 Viera Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Logan Delgadillo. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/17. Signature of registrant: Logan Delgadillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 11/13/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75203 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-685217-BF IDSPub #0134084 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 12/15/2017 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 75185 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

2. Joseph Edward Pawloski. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/26/2017. Signature of registrant: Joseph Edward Pawloski. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 10/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75155 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

Deborah Spinola 2. Paul Spinola. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1999. Signature of registrant: Deborah Spinola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75101 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cameron Clayton Sly. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75144 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006484-00 The name of the business: Beyond Body Frames Located at: 457 Wisteria Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gabriela Manciulea. 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: Gabriela Manciulea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75108 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006591 The name of the business: Brasek Inc. Located at: 2275 Reserve Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brasek Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alan Bradshaw, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75087 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006485-00 The name of the business: Textbit Located at: 457 Wisteria Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sebastian Mircea Manciulea. 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: Sebastian Mircea Manciulea. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75109 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006675 The name of the business: Wonder List Travel Located at: 4329 Stephanie Drive In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner: Susan M. Bell. 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: Susan M. Bell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 11/6/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75241 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

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. Charlotte Adams - Basket, womens shoes, 2 end tables, 30+ boxes,10+ bags, 11 plastic bags, Full Unit 2. Charlotte Adams - Rabbit Watering Can, 1 Folding Office Chair, Crutches, CD’s, Boxes & Bags , Full Unit 3. Kasey Muller - Baby Crib, Wooden Desk, 2 Fishing Poles, Stereo Equipment, Metal Shelving, 4 Chairs, Boxes, Bags & Bins 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: 11/24/2017 and 12/01/2017 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75190 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006499 The name of the business: This Is Us Hair Studio Located at: 3850 Balfour Rd Ste L 114 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Jessica Stone 2. Justina Canepa 3. Maria Garcia. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 21, 2017. Signature of registrant: Jessica L. Stone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 10/27/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75192 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006696 The name of the business: T&R Hawkins Ministries Located at: 2242 Hemet Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Dr. Timothy Hawkins 2. Rachel Hawkins. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17. Signature of registrant: Dr. Timothy Hawkins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75127 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006454 The name of the business: Matt’s Computer Services Located at: 2112 Gold Poppy St. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew Wieland. 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: Matthew Wieland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires October 26, 2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75156 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006578-00 The name of the business: Ruck Up, Ruck Up Outdoors, Ruck Up Tactical Located at: 2520 Winged Foot Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Garibaldi J. Laranang. 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: Garibaldi J. Laranang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 10/31/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75111 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006720 The name of the business: Flyaways Hair Studio Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd #G2 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jessica Harrigan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2007. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75135 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006465 The name of the business: Brentwood House Painting Located at: 1072 Claremont Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. James C. Hawk 2. Jason R. Gamble. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: James C. Hawk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2017 by Deputy S Smith Expires 10/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75082 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006583 The name of the business: Elitened Located at: 10000 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Celine Spinola 2. Savannah Spinola 3. Victoria Spinola 4. Deborah Spinola. This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Deborah Spinola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 11/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75103 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006468 The name of the business: Bowler’s Choice Pro Shop Located at: 5000 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Aaron Joseph Pawloski

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006584 The name of the business(es): 1. Beyond the Terrace 2. Spinola Farm Located at: 10000 Byron Hwy In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-685217-BF Order No.: 0216000408 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): HALIMAH PASHA ANDERSON AND TYRONE JERMAINE ANDERSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 10/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0341516-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/27/2017 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: $623,778.82 The purported property address is: 4611 MENONA DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-710022-4 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-685217-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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006364 The name of the business: Restyled Spaces Located at: 2833 Canwick Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Polly Murray. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/20/17. Signature of registrant: Polly Murray. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2017 by Deputy L Fallase Expires 10/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75154 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006370 The name of the business: Brentwood Motorsports Located at: 580 Valdry Court D-9 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: CAW Investments Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Carl Watkins, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 23, 2017 by Deputy S Alvarez Expires 10/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75153 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006721 The name of the business: Delta Waves Inc Located at: 3979 S. Coral Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Waves, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/8/17. Signature of registrant: Jessica Harrigan, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2017 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75136 Publish dates: November 17, 24, 1, 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006730 The name of the business: Sly Guy Lures Located at: 73 Guise Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Cameron Clayton Sly 2. Sarah Joy Sly. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006804 The name of the business: Habitat Properties Located at: 2030 Union Street #206 In: San Francisco, CA 94123, is hereby registered by the following owner: Liliane K. Hung. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/2017. Signature of registrant: Liliane K. Hung. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 11/13/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75179 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006854 The name of the business: Alterra Home Loans Located at: 1070 Concord Ave, Ste 105 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alterra Group. 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 11/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Ben Slayton - EVP, ERO & CCO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017. by Deputy S Smith Expires 11/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75215 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006860 The name of the business: Above and Beyond Home Care Services Located at: 2705 Reddington Way In: Bentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Roderick Balingit. 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: Roderick Baligit. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/16/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75181 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006882 The name of the business: Tech One Integration Located at: 2233 Hampshire Dr In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daniel Lopez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2017. Signature of registrant: Daniel Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75196 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006917 The name of the business: Rescom Property Maintenance Located at: 1255 Treat Blvd Suite 300 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Irvin Real Estate, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-14-2013. Signature of registrant: Matthew J. Irvin, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2017 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/20/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 75216 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 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 8th day of December 2017 at

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 13th day of December 2017, at 12:30 P.M., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at: Discovery Bay Storage 2400 Newport Drive 2401 Newport Drive Discovery Bay, CA. 94505 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: JEFF PERRY ANA HOFFERBER JAMES KNIGHT LAURIE E SNYDER TENESHA BOLDWARE Property including but not limited to: tools, office chair, home décor, vacuum, bed frames, adult & children’s clothing, luggage, books, gym, speakers, pressure washer, work station, misc. tubs and boxes, misc. furniture, misc. boxes, holiday décor, mattress, mirror, chair, garden hose, fish tank, stereo cabinet, tanning bed, refrigerator, misc. boxes, life vests, metal table, couch and other miscellaneous household items. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien NOTICE OF LIEN SALE California Bond No. 00106386718 SELF STORAGE AUCTION and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond No. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- 0562039. (408) 712-8019 Brentwood signed intends to sell the liened personal Press No. 02-1273 75243 Publish Dates: property described below, pursuant to December 1, 8, 2017. the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERthe California Self-Storage Facilities Act, SONAL PROPERTY Business and Professions Code Sections Notice is hereby given that pursuant 21700 et seq. to Section 21700 of the Business and On the 8th day of December 2017, at Professions Code, State of California, 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the the undersigned will sell at public sale contents of liened storage units by public by competitive bidding on Wednesday sale by competitive bidding on the prem- December 13th, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. ises where said property has been stored at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand and which are located at Acorn II Self Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, County of Contra Costa, State of CaliforBrentwood, California 94513, Tel. nia, the goods, chattel or other personal (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units property including but not limited to generally include miscellaneous house- furniture, clothing, tools and/or other hold goods, office or business equipment, household items. furniture, furnishings, clothing and per- Stored by the following person(s): sonal effects. In addition to those general Chris Salinas contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed Mitch Wright the following described goods: Marguerette Vampelt Names: Melissa Rogers 1. Randi Mendoza - Washer, dryer, Joe Simoni toys, holiday decorations, suit case, Corey Cross child’s bed frame & armoire. Josh Little 2. Eric Ross - 2 Sofa, table, stereo equip- Scott Bernd ment, chairs & large teddy bear. Jesmarie Avila 3. Alyssa M. Campbell - Twin bed, un- Stephen Cruz der bed drawers & furniture. Erika Wilson 4. Kyle Haley - Kid toys, TV, stroller, DVD All purchased goods are sold as is and collection, baby car seat, rug, portable must be paid for at the time of purchase. radio & baby swing. Cash Only. Management reserves the 5. Shawn Fuller - Rebuilt motor, safe, right to set a minimum bid and/or relarge speaker, armoire, clothes & bedding. fuse any bids. This notice is subject to 6. Tana Kitamura - Couch, large table, cancellation without notice in the event armoire, toys & laptop. of a settlement between owner and obli7. Antoinette Gary - Entertainment gated party. All sales are subject to prior stand, art work, wicker basket, shoes, cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulaclothes & luggage. tions are available at sale. Auction to be 8. Diana Lopez - Vacuum, art work, conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’Brien crock pot, dresser, wooden head board Ca Bond # 00106386718 and/or Donna & foot board. Wilson Ca Bond # 0562039 Sale Maker 9. Rubi Lopez - Stroller, stereo equip- Auctions 925-392-8508. Legal EC 8976 ment, wooden children shelving, toys, Publication Dates: November 24th & clothes & shoes. December 1st 2017. Brentwood Press No. 10. Michelle Wilson - Telescope, tele- 02-1273 75171 Publish Dates: November scope stand, TV & backpack. 24, December 1, 2017. 11. Gina Montoya - Art work, wine glasses, rug, crock pot, night stands, fake plants & chairs. 12. Ayesha Jones - 2 portable closets, fishing pole, toys, vacuum, step stool & motorcycle helmet. 13. Zolton Scott - Backpacks, duffle bags & wire cart. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased We can help items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject with all your 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 Call for more info noted. Dates Published: 11/24/17 and 12/1/17 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Fax 634-1975 or Email to Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75191 legals@brentwoodpress.com Publish Dates: November 24, December Deadline: Monday at 1:00 pm 1, 2017.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-690119-BF Order No.: 7301507273-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2006. 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): Gary Perrault and Caroline Perrault, husband and wife Recorded: 5/17/2006 as Instrument No. 20060155281-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/18/2017 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: $584,607.95 The purported property address is: 754 BROOKS STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 013-290-049-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-690119-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the

real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15690119-BF IDSPub #0134085 11/24/2017 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75186 Publish Dates: Noovember 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

ciary 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. 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-17775384-NJ IDSPub #0133909 11/24/2017 12/1/2017 12/8/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75170 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-0112-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/2/2017 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction. com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. . NPP0319988 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 11/17/2017, 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75125 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006866 The name of the business: Oakley Ace Hardware Located at: 3100 Main Street, Ste. 266 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thorpe Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/16/17. Signature of registrant: Jerry Thorpe. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2017 by Deputy C Garola Expires 11/16/2022 Oakley Press No. 021273 75184 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13 Gary Court, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 041-290-037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 311,413.18. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01945-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 21, 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Date: November 21, 2017 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75218 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

MENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/03/2004. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/15/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0086284-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES R. LANGSTON AND EILEEN LANGSTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/26/2017. TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1661 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561. APN#: 035-542-010. 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 $61,709.53. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. 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 00000006831028. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-7302727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/10/2017. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4637990 11/24/2017, 12/01/2017, 12/08/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75150 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-775384-NJ Order No.: 170261056-CA-VOI 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 2/6/2014. 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 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): DIANIA D. CHAVEZ-BROWN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 2/11/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0021797-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2018 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $191,098.49 The purported property address is: 267 Woodfield Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016-280-016 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-17-775384-NJ. 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 benefi-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-0112-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2006. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: JULIET C. DE JESUS AND RAYMUND T. DE JESUS, WIFE AND HUSBAND Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 11/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0369240-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 866 LAKSPUR LANE BRENTWOOD, CA A.P.N.: 013-380-083 Date of Sale: 12/18/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $445,515.60, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006493 The name of the business: Diamond Hills Tennis Located at: 1510 Neroly Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Craig M. Lazarchik. 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: Craig M. Lazarchik. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 10/27/22 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75177 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006565 The name of the business: Urban Oasis Located at: 5246 Elm Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Irma Mora. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/31/17. Signature of registrant: Irma Mora. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 10/31/2022 Oakley Press No. 021273 75078 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006797 The name of the business: A.O.P Hauling Located at: 5041 Claremont Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Antonio Paz. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/17. Signature of registrant: Antonio Paz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 11/13/2022 Oakley Press No. 030477 75172 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006883 The name of the business: Nicole Welding, Inc. Located at: 20 Broadway Ln. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nicole Welding, Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2017. Signature of registrant: VIctor Nicole Olan - Owner, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/17/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75236 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 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. The items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on December 7, 2017 at 8:45am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA, 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California. This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by John Cardoza #5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchases must be cash only paid at the time of sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. UNITS # 797 Cosimo Cancilla #959 Matthew Dotson #974 Patricia Richert #105 Patricia Richert #730 Nicole Morrow Oakley Press No. 02-1273 75164 Publish Dates: November 17, December 1, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01945-CA A.P.N.:041-290-037 Property Address: 13 Gary Court, Oakley, CA 94561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3 (a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고 사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/19/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Peter J Cooks, AND Vanessa L Cooks HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 08/25/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0204246-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 01/30/2018 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 311,413.18 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006831028 Title Order No.: TSG1704-CA-3226139 FHA/ VA/PM No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCU-

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ANTIOCH Nov. 19, 8:57 a.m. A person kicked down the door of a residence on South Francisco Way and stole tools. Police checked the house. Nov. 21, 4:45 p.m. A man and woman were arguing in a car on Prewett Ranch Drive. She told him to leave but he refused. Nov. 22, 11:07 a.m. A person told authorities that she went to walk her dogs for 30 minutes. When she returned, she discovered that someone had broken into her house. Nov. 24, 9:54 p.m. A woman was waiting at a bus stop on Lone Tree Way when a man approached her, grabbed her backpack and dragged her into the street. The man then ran across the street toward the park. The backpack was plaid and had her cellphone and money. Nov. 25, 6:07 a.m. A man was seen carrying a pistol on Somersville Road. Nov. 26, 5:24 p.m. A man on Somersville Road reported that someone had just stolen his car and that a person with him was bleeding.

BRENTWOOD Nov. 8, 8:46 a.m. Authorities were notified of a person violating a custody order for the past couple of months. Nov. 8, 10:16 a.m. A woman told authorities about a suspicious person on Balfour Road. She said that she was in the parking lot and was changing the rear license plate on a royal blue Toyota. She said that the vehicle was parked on a handicapped parking. She also stated that the woman was in her 30s, wearing sleep wear and possibly on drugs. Nov. 8, 2:18 p.m. A two-vehicle accident occurred on Sand Creek Road and Minnesota Avenue. Nov. 8, 2:36 p.m. A person on Guthrie

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area before and thinks that he is a meth user. She saw him bothering two women and was walking in between traffic. Nov. 9, 1:03 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Balfour Road. A person took a package from a porch and left in a black Toyota 4Runner. Nov. 9, 1:57 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Balfour Road after one car allegedly hit another car in a drivethrough. The driver denied hitting the other car. Nov. 9, 3:44 p.m. An accident occurred on O’Hara Avenue and Lone Tree Way. An ambulance was called when one of the drivers complained of shoulder pain. Nov. 9, 4:21 p.m. A person told authorities that a person on a restraining order spoke to her kids. This occurred on Edgefield Plaza. Nov. 9, 9:17 p.m. A person found a purple bike in the bushes near Shady Willow Lane and Grant Street. He said that the bike moves places every night. He thinks that it was stolen. Nov. 10, 11:18 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Roper Circle and Nassau Lane. The vehicle was a white Toyota and was not recognized to be from the area. The driver was a man in his 20s. Nov. 10, 6:46 p.m. A man in his late 30s was yelling and pounding on a truck window on Second Street. Nov. 10, 8:11 p.m. A petty theft occurred on Sand Creek Road. The suspect stole items on the front of the store and left in an older model convertible. Nov. 11, 5:12 p.m. A person on Brittany Court told authorities that she woke up and found that her alarm was turned off. She also reported that her debit cards, credit cards and other items were missing. Nov. 11, 8:02 p.m. A man was driving when a suspect kicked his vehicle. The reporting person backed up and another suspect kicked the vehicle. The suspects

then ran inside Cap’s. This occurred on Oak Street. Nov. 11, 8:09 p.m. A fight was reported on Snap Dragon Road. The reporting person was bleeding from ear and was not sure what happened.

OAKLEY Nov. 12, 12:17 a.m. Authorities received complaints of a loud party taking place on the 900 block of Almond Drive. Nov. 12, 9:58 p.m. A suspicious subject was seen around Michelle Lane and Chicory Drive. Nov. 13, 8 a.m. Authorities received a request to patrol Oakley Elementary. Nov. 13, 3:50 p.m. Authorities were notified of a traffic hazard on Main Street and Hill Avenue. Nov. 14, 3:25 a.m. Authorities halted a suspicious vehicle at the Oakley Antioch pier. Nov. 14, 12:10 p.m. A person reported to authorities a case of harassment that took place on the 200 block of Las Dunas Avenue. Nov. 15, 8:48 a.m. Authorities were notified of a disturbance of the peace on the 1800 block of Sherry Circle. Nov. 15, 2:51 p.m. Property was found on Rose Avenue and Simoni Ranch Road. Nov. 16, 4:41 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Yellow Rise Circle and Serenity Lane. Nov. 16, 4:45 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 100 block of Oxford Drive. Nov. 17, 7:59 a.m. A service to a citizen was reported on the 2500 block of Talaria Drive. Nov. 17, 2:54 p.m. Police reported a reckless driver on Mallard Lane and Oak Forest Avenue. Nov. 18, 7:36 a.m. A petty theft occurred on the 90 block of Malicoat Avenue. Nov. 18, 3:52 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang up was traced to the 1300 block of Vintage Drive.

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The plan will prioritize those additional services, explain how long they would take to implement, and include the current and future costs associated with the changes. “Once the strategic and economic plan is in staging and we understand the priorities, then the board would have to decide if it wants to act upon them,” said Fire Chief Brian Helmick. The fire board is expected to approve a strategic planning services proposal in January as part of the first step in the process. Currently, the district struggles to provide adequate service. For 16.5 hours in September, all three district engines were tied up, which meant incoming calls during those hours were handled by firefighters outside the district or by ambulances alone. When ECCFPD crews do respond, they are failing to meet the targeted national response time of five minutes – instead, responding to calls in 7.5 to 25 minutes, Helmick said. A 2016 independent study of deployment performance and headquarters staffing adequacy recommended that the district have nine stations. “The strategic and economic plan will provide a roadmap to meet the master plan, which is more of a vision statement of the number of stations we should have and the response times we should try to meet,” Helmick said. A key problem for the district is

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lower than 11 of the 19 city managers in the county. “There are 19 cities in Contra Costa, and population-wise Oakley is currently ninth on the list, just below Danville but larger than Martinez and Pleasant Hill,” Romick said. “Mr. Montgomery’s recent salary increase basically keeps him on par with the city mangers of Danville and Martinez but significantly behind Pleasant Hill.” In addition to Montgomery’s raise, the council also recently approved a plan to add a police captain and planning assistant to the city workforce. The captain, who will be second in command to Police Chief Chris Thorsen, will fill the void of the department’s two lieutenants – one of whom retired last year while the other recently announced plans to retire. The city plans to later proceed with the recruitment of

that its property-tax allocation was set with the approval of Proposition 13 in 1978, when volunteer departments were sufficient to cover all of East County. Since 2012, residents have shot down a revenue-generating parcel tax, a benefit assessment and a utility-user tax. Expert help, however, could be on the way. In addition to the strategic and economic planning, the district also plans to seek the services of a legislative consultant to provide a variety of services, including acting as a conduit between the district and state officials, factfinding and bringing information to the board, and assisting in identifying if there are additional ways to enhance district revenue. The district plans to hire a consultant for those services in the coming months. “We are going to be looking at not only the state but also at the local folks coming alongside us to help us either validate or eliminate options in regard to steps this district takes,” Helmick said. Board President Joel Bryant, who also serves as a Brentwood City Councilmember, said the legislative analysis should greatly aid the district, noting that when he represents the city in Sacramento, he often finds other agencies that are working on similar issues. “For the fire district to have this opportunity to keep its finger on the pulse of what is going on at the state level is extremely beneficial,” he said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

a lieutenant. The planning assistant will perform entry-level technical planning for the planning division and could also provide general office support for the economic-development and code-enforcement divisions. The monthly salary range for the police captain position is $11,229 to $16,379, while the planning assistant range is $3,526 to $4,949. “A planning assistant was added to better serve the public in advising on matters related to planning, zoning and code regulations due to an uptick in workload from increased development activity,” Romick said. “The position of captain is being added, and we are currently recruiting for it in hopes of finding an experienced executive manager who can be second in command to the police chief.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on December 12, 2017, to consider the following application: A rezone (RZ 16-007) to amend Chapter 17.456 of the Brentwood Municipal Code to establish development standards for a vacant 5.3-acre site, currently owned by the State Route 4 Bypass Authority, within the PD-6 Zone, by assigning it to Planning Area 3 (Regional Commercial). The project site is located at the southeast corner of Sand Creek Road and State Route 4 (APN 019-110-050).

On November 7, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application and recommended that the City Council approve the rezone. Applicant: State Route 4 Bypass Authority Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@brentwoodca. gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing

described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75247 Publish Dates: December 1, 2017.

February 2018, 6% Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) water rate increase DWD must pay and the cost of renewal and replacement projects at the 25-year-old Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant and increases in water system operation and maintenance costs. Public comments and written protests from property owners or ratepayers will be accepted at the Public Hearing or by delivery to the District at 87 Carol Lane, P.O. Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561, prior to the Hearing date. If the 5% increase is adopted, the typical residential Monthly Service Charge would go from $11.05 to $11.61 and Tier 1 - Water Charge would go from $3.19 per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF) to $3.35 for the first 8 HCF; and Tier 2 -

Water Charge would go from $3.43 per HCF to $3.60 for over 8 HCF used during each billing period. Monthly Service Charges for all meter sizes as described in Regulation No. 1, would also increase by 5%. Water main flushing charges, Subdivision 7562 well water, check valve charges, fire service charges and monthly fire hydrant meter charges would also be increased by 5%. The effective date of the new rates would be February 1, 2018. If you have any questions please call (925) 625-0588. DIABLO WATER DISTRICT Mike Yeraka, Secretary Posted in the Oakley Press: Friday, December 1, 2017, and Friday, January 5, 2018 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 75254 Publish Dates: December 1, 2017, January 5, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006689 The name of the business: Piano with Miss Jane Located at: 8385 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jane Suzette Buchanan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/2017. Signature of registrant: Jane Suzette Buchanan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75256 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006688 The name of the business: Voice & Piano Located at: 8385 Brentwood Blvd Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Alisha Monahan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/7/17. Signature of registrant: Alisha Monahan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 7, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 11/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 75255 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

Diablo Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water Charges Increase of up to 5% Diablo Water District (DWD) will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at Diablo Water District’s office, 87 Carol Lane, Oakley, where an increase in the District’s water charges of up to 5% will be discussed. The purpose of the increase is to cover the expected

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Events Friday, Dec. 1 Christmas Tree Lighting in Brentwood

The City of Brentwood will have its annual Christmas-tree lighting, starting at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood City Park, 710 Second St. There will be music and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, visit goo.gl/AQwckV.

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 1, 2 and 9, starting at 7 p.m., and on Dec. 3, 9 and 10, staring at 2 p.m., at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St., Antioch. Come and watch a play that celebrates the holidays and the American philosophy of life. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and $5 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Saturday, Dec. 2 Wisdom Holiday Crystal and Holistic Fair

The New Age Guild and Sacred Divine Wisdom present Wisdom Holiday Crystal and Holistic Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Senior Center, 215 Second St., in Oakley. There will be readers, healers, vendors and more. For more information, contact 925-350-9505 or visit www. newageguild.com.

Barnes and Noble Book Fair

Barnes and Noble will host a book fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. The book fair will raise money for the Music Teacher Association. There will be music and refreshments. For more information, contact Carol Main at 925-634-3252.

Sunday, Dec. 3 Trilogy Artisan Expo

Trilogy at the Vineyards will host an artisan exposition at the Club Los Meganos, 1700 Trilogy Parkway, in Brentwood, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience genuine works of artistic talent showcased by the Trilogy at the Vineyards’ Artisan Community. For more information, call 800-685-6494.

Newberry’s Annual Toy Drive

Newberry’s B.L.O.C.K will host its annual Toy Dive and Car Show, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at VFW Hall, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road, in Antioch. There will be a car show, music, barbeque lunch and other activities. Admission is $20 for donation or an unwrapped toy.

Monday, Dec. 4 Toys for Tots Concert

Toys for Tots will hold its annual concert at Liberty High School, at 7 p.m. To enter, bring an unwrapped toy for donation. For more information, contact Harold Dominguez at marinevet1155@gmail.com.

Thursday, Dec. 7 Free Pancake Breakfast

La Hacienda Grill and the Oakley and Brentwood Self Storage will sponsor a free pancake breakfast, from 8 to 10 a.m., at La Hacienda Grill, 71 Sand Creek Road. Come and donate one new pair of children’s pajamas and receive a free breakfast. For more information, contact Connie from the Oakley Self Storage at 925-625-7867.

Saturday, Dec. 9 NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will have a Christmas party at Mimi’s Restaurant, 5705 Lone Tree Way, at noon. All members and their spouses are invited. Lunch must be preordered and prepaid before Dec. 6.

The cost is $16 per person. For more information, contact Gaylin Zeigler at 925-513-0053 or gjz11@comcast.net.

“The Nutcracker”

The Black Diamond Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at Pittsburg High School’s Creative Arts Building, 250 School St., Pittsburg, on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., and Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Watch this classic Christmas tale performed onstage by the Black Diamond Ballet. General admission is $20 for ages 14 to 61; seniors and children are $17. For more information, call 925-754-9833 or visit www.pittsburgnutcracker.com.

Italian Murder Mystery Dinner

Heritage Rising Stars will host an Italian Murder Mystery Dinner, starting at 6 p.m., at the Heritage High School theater, 101 American Ave. Come watch the play, “An Italian Job,” followed by a dinner catered by Melo’s. Tickets are $30 per person and must be bought in advance. For more information, visit www.hhsrisingstars.com.

Thursday, Dec. 14 Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library will hold a book sale at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be holiday cook books, arts and crafts books and vinyl records. For more information, call 925-513-0384.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge or reservation needed. For more information, call Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.

Open Mic

The Brentwood Community Center will host its Open Mic at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., at 6:30 p.m. Bring any literary work to share as long as it is not offensive. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655 or katishort@yahoo.com.

Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker

The Ballet Company of East County will present “The Nutcracker,” at El Campanil Theatre on Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.; Dec.16, at 3 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 17, at noon and 4 p.m. Tickets range from $16 to $20 based on seating. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com.

Saturday, Dec. 16 Walk Through Bethlehem

The Antioch Wesleyan Church will have a Walk Through Bethlehem at 2800 Sunset Lane, from 6 to 9 p.m. Travel back in time when the shepherds were in search of the newborn messiah. There will be music, food and crafts. For more information, call 925-778-8056.

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Hula Classes in Brentwood

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

Delta Gallery Art Classes

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

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Conversational Portuguese Class

The Liberty Adult Education is offering a Portuguese class every Monday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St., Brentwood. For more information, call 925-6344-2565.

Road Map to College

The Opportunity Junction will hold its Road Map to College program, starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 interested in attending Los Medanos College can learn how to complete a certificate in a short-term technical education track. For more information, contact Dionne at 925-776-1133 or at Dionne@OpportunityJunction.org.

Citizenship Preparation Class

The Liberty Adult Education Center is having a free citizenship preparation class on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St., in Brentwood. This class is for permanent adult residents who speak, read and write English and want to prepare for naturalization interview questions or test. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

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Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 Christmas tree Lot

The Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 will open a Christmas tree lot at 3460 Main St., from now until Dec. 17. They will have noble and Douglas fir trees, wreaths and ornaments for sale. For more information, contact 925-625-5391.

Kaleidoscope Connection Circle

The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Hwy., in Byron, from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-6198.

Antioch Riverview Garden Club

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

Ancient Language of the Bible

Ha Derech hosts a weekly group learning about the original ancient scriptures and languages of the Bible on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and location, call 209-642-0278 or email info@ha-derech.org.

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