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Dog days of summer

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The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted last week to place a school bond initiative on the Nov. 8 election ballot – and now it will be up to the voters this fall to decide the fate of the $32 million measure. The bond, if approved, will provide for the eventual construction of a seventh elementary school in the Summer Lake development area off the east Cypress Corridor; improvements to aging and overcrowded classrooms; upgrading of playgrounds and walkways at the district’s school sites; improved access for students with disabilities; and enhanced classrooms for performing arts, science

Roddy Ranch Golf Club shuts down by Amy Schrader Correspondent

New Plan To Save The Yard

Save the Yard advocates plot their next move after proposed ballot measure fails. Page 4A

Wrestling To The Top

Falcon grapplers excel at the Cadet-Junior National Championships. Page 19A

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Regulars at the Roddy Ranch Golf Club enjoyed their last rounds of golf this week at the Antioch course. Officials abruptly closed the facility Aug. 11 after 16 years in operation. supporting the Roddy family. “Jack Roddy has done a lot for our community,” commented

Oakley resident Kelly Mykrantz on Facebook. “It’s heartbreaking to see someone build a

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oxy, Stinky and Rufus were spotted this week with their human, Oakley resident Steve Craine, enjoying an outing at Big Break. The trio was clearly relishing the view from on high at the picturesque park.

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Citing rising water rates as the primary reason for its closure, Antioch’s Roddy Ranch Golf Club abruptly shuttered its doors on Aug. 11, ending 16 years of operation in East County. “Ultimately the expense associated with irrigating the golf course has burdened the club to the point that it is no longer economically feasible for the course to stay in business,” read a statement from the golf club posted on their website this week. Nearby Shadow Lakes course has been operating on a limited schedule for the past few months. Since the announcement of the closure, social media sites have been filled with messages,

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his beautiful spider web was captured by The Press photographer Tony Kukulich along Big Break shoreline this week. The hard work of this industrious spider is evident in the intricate details and lacy contours of the web.

More than 20 people arrived at New Lifeline Ministries Church on Aug. 6, to participate in the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in partnership with New Lifeline Ministries and the You, Me, We = Oakley! program (YMWO). The eight-hour training was designed to provide attendees the skills they need to help someone who is developing a mental-health problem or experiencing a mental-health crisis. This training was a continuation of efforts started in 2014 by Oakley clergy to raise awareness of crisis intervention and suicide prevention services in East Contra Costa County. Thanks to the partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and YMWO, clergy plan to continue to bring awareness to the region. Oakley Youth Advisory Council Chairman and YMWO Project Committee member, Simon Mendez, attended the training on Satur-

day and shared it was a great experience. “I walked away with tools that could come in handy, and I feel more comfortable in having conversations about suicide,” he said. “I’m confident I can recognize the signs and I know how to approach someone that may be in crisis.” Participants agreed that the training allowed them to expand their knowledge and encouraged others to attend future opportunities provided by AFSP. “The MHFA training was very informational,” said Antioch High School student Jo Estes. “I learned about the leading causes and how I can best respond to help others. I’d recommend this course to everyone; you don’t have to know someone that is in crisis to benefit from this information. It’s definitely worth it.” Future trainings are scheduled to take place on Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. For more information, contact Vanessa Perry at oakleyafspwalk@gmail.com.

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Save the Yard advocates plan next move by Corey Hunt Correspondent

The future of an abandoned Antioch lot won’t be decided on the November ballot after all, despite a lively drive by a grassroots organization to collect the signatures necessary to do so. Late last winter, a group of citizens began circulating a petition to spare the old Beede Lumber Yard in Antioch’s Rivertown Business District from high-density housing development plans trickling through city council behind closed doors. They argue that the nearly two-acre, city-owned space boasts a panoramic view of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and would better serve the community as a recreational gathering point. More than 5,100 people offered to sign their names in agreement with what became known as Save the Yard, easily passing the threshold of ten percent of registered voters within city limits. However, not all of their voting and residency credentials survived scrutiny when sampled at the Contra Costa County Elections Department in Martinez, the list’s final destination after an initial prima facie count by Antioch City Clerk Arne Simonsen. Officials delivered the bad news to the group on July 19, two weeks after the signatures and the 214 booklets used to collect them were submitted for verification. “It was difficult to hear, but none of us want to give up,” said Joy Motts, the lead organizer of the movement. “From the be-

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Proponents of the Save the Yard movement in Antioch, suffered a setback when a petition presented to the city asking officials to save the old lumber yard from a high-density housing project, failed to pass the county’s credential tests; meaning some of the signatures collected were not deemed official. ginning, it’s been terribly difficult. We feel there’s been a lot of obstruction along the way.” The conclusion was reached through a first-round process, where ten percent of the signatures - roughly 500 - were randomly analyzed by county staff. Of these, a surprisingly low 394 were deemed valid, well beneath the 95 percent required to warrant a full and pricey inspection of the entire stack of paperwork. Unregistered voters, voters with mismatched addresses, nonresidents and at least one duplicate accounted for the nonvalid contributions, something that

Simonsen said had never been seen before. Motts, however, said there was an obstruction due to Simonsen’s refusal to accept dozens of new voter-registration forms, signed by residents as a prerequisite to tacking their names onto the petition - though she admitted these names may not have made much of a difference whether they were added or not. With the city unwilling to meet with the Save the Yard crew, its members expressed fears from the beginning, even before the signatures were dropped off, that they would not be given a fair shake. In addition to his rejection of the voter forms, they have also

suggested that Simonsen did not give them the proper deadline date by saying the count would take longer than it did and thus cutting crucial signature gathering time. Simonsen contests this though, and says that Save the Yard simply failed to read the election laws as they are written - specifically insisting that new voters are required to send their registration to the county, not city officials. He even expressed disappointment that the debate could not be legally resolved at the ballot box. “I have to say I was surprised … after my deputy and I conducted the count, we assumed they’d have plenty of verifiable signatures,” said Simonsen. “In fact, I was already preparing a staff report for the city council (on the initiative) when the county office called me with the news.” Save the Yard organized after frustrated residents felt sidelined in their efforts to open lines of communication with councilmembers, who began a rough agreement with developer City Ventures to tear up the Beede Yard to erect high-density housing units. The activists strongly believe this is not needed in Antioch right now. Rather, they have been promoting the idea of converting the lot, with privately collected funds, into a town center geared toward social events - from farmers markets and festivals to concerts and athletics. Antioch City Manager Steven Duran has acknowledged interest in these goals, see Advocates page 10A

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Burgis gets public safety endorsement East Bay Regional Park District Director Diane Burgis, candidate for Contra Costa County Supervisor District 3, recently received the endorsement of the Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Antioch Police Officers Association, Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston and District Attorney Mark Peterson, as well as the endorsement of the Executive Board of the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230. “We need tough, principled leadership to tackle the long-standing problem of inadequate fire protection coverage in the county,” said Vince Wells, president of the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230. “Diane Burgis is the only candidate for District 3 we can trust to get the job done. She’s not just another politician - she has the proven competence and know-how necessary to improve fire protection services for every East County resident.” “Diane Burgis is uniquely qualified to tackle the challenges our county faces,” added Shawn Welch, president of the Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association. “Diane Burgis asks the right questions, listens closely to her constituents and fights on their behalf,” said Livingston. “I know I can count on her. She’s not one to pick political expediency over doing the right thing. She’s mastered the issues and demonstrated true

skill as a leader, building coalitions and solving problems, while putting a high priority on public safety.” Burgis currently serves as an East Bay Regional Park District director and is the executive director of the Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed. Previously, she served as an Oakley City Councilmember and spent over ten years as a small-business owner. She highlights four priorities for her candidacy - improving public safety, attracting economic development, ensuring fiscal accountability and preserving the Delta for future generations. “Diane will work hard to develop the resources our police, firefighters and prosecutors need to keep us safe,” said Peterson. “As a small-business owner, nonprofit manager and public official, she has proven that she can balance a budget and defend taxpayers.” County Supervisor Mary Piepho, Assemblymember Joan Buchanan and a broad coalition of elected officials and leaders from every city and community in the district also endorse Burgis. “I am honored by this extraordinary vote of confidence from our county’s bravest public servants,” said Burgis. “I pledge to work collaboratively with our firefighters, sheriffs and every district resident to find effective solutions as we work together to improve public safety for all.” For more details, www.dianeburgis.com.

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Wade Harper running for re-election

ayor Wade Harper has released the following statement regarding his decision to run for reelection: “Under my leadership as mayor of the City of Antioch, we have become a safer and more prosperous city. Our sound strategic management plan is working to reduce crime, improve economic development and remove blight and graffiti citywide. That’s a promise kept. That’s effective leadership! As a former police lieutenant of the second-safest city in California and now mayor, I refused to layoff police officers. Instead, I asked Antioch taxpayers to fund more cops on the streets, and you did! We’ve had the most aggressive hiring practice, recruiting about 40 police officers since the passage of Measure C. That’s a promise kept. That’s effective leadership!”

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Band drums up money for marimba by Jake Menez Correspondent

As a new school year begins and students flock back to the classrooms and clubs, one group will have a very large piece of new, back-to-school gear – a marimba. The band at Liberty High School is the first band in the school district to acquire one, thanks to a large network of generous donors. A marimba is a type of percussion instrument that looks and sounds like a large-scale xylophone. It is traditionally used in music originating from Central America, but has seen a spike in popularity as a band instrument in recent years. When Raul Quilizapa became president of the school’s Band Boosters program nearly a year ago, he decided to begin the process of raising money for new instruments to replace older ones, some of which are easily 40 years old. Quilizapa noted the band does not receive its funding through the school, but through fundraising efforts by its members, such as their annual crab feed. This money is then put towards everyday expenses for the group, including uniforms, lesson fees and travel expenses, just to name a few. This makes buying a new instrument difficult, because the money cannot be put aside for it until all basic expenses are covered.

Thankfully, the larger community helped make the marimba a reality. Organizations such as the Lion’s Club and the local Veterans of Foreign War came together, alongside private donors, to gift the band the best marimba money could buy. Quilizapa recalls that despite the efforts and donations, it looked as though the Band Boosters were not going to be able to achieve their goal of getting the marimba before the school year began – a quality marimba costs approximately $3,500. “Just when it looked like we would come up short on money for one, he came in with an 11th-hour donation,” said Quilizapa. The donor in question is Bear Carrillo, owner of Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense in Brentwood. As recognition of his tremendous help in reaching their goal, the Band Boosters plan to add a second plaque to the marimba, recognizing Carrillo individually. While the marimba may be a bit too unwieldy to accomany the band on the field for football games, it can be heard at any one of the concert performances the band puts on throughout the year. The Marimba may not be the newest addition to the band for long. “We already have ideas for several other new instruments,” said Quilizapa.

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More than 65 dogs and their owners, including Brentwood Police Department’s K9 officers Marco and Tzak, are expected to parade through City Park in the town’s Bark in the Park dog parade, on Saturday, Aug. 20. “Owners are encouraged to dress their dogs in costume,” said JoAnn Klement, chair of the event and the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC), who is presenting the fourth-annual parade with support from Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department. “We are so happy to host this event that Brentwood has continued to embrace. People have so much fun and love seeing breeds of dogs they have never seen before.” The event started four years ago, when Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor suggested the BANC host the event, which would bring more people to the park. Since then, the parade has grown both in popularity and activities.

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“I’m looking forward to the parade and seeing the community come out for a fun morning at the park,” said Taylor, who will lead the parade with Rufus, his giant, stuffed puppy. Rufus was given to the mayor as a gift by an unknown resident, who left the stuffed animal in the passenger seat of his convertible when it was parked with the top down. Rufus has since accompanied Taylor to Bark in the Park. “Everybody loves their puppies, including Rufus,” he said. “All of the kids want to pet him.” In addition to the parade, the petfriendly day will feature a flag ceremony led by VFW Post 10789, music, vendors, various rescue groups with dogs available for adoption, local veterinarians, dog service providers, a raffle and Contra Costa Animal Control, who will be running their licensing amnesty program. One of other attractions of the event see Bark page 9A

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Brentwood’s fourth-annual Bark in the Park dog parade is scheduled for Aug. 20. The event will feature adorable pooches, including Brentwood Police Department K9 officers Marco and Tzak, who will be accompanied by their handlers, Officer Ryan Rezentes and Officer Nicholas Shipilov.

Bark from page 8A will be Brentwood’s K9 officers Marco and Tzak and their handlers, Officer Ryan Rezentes and Officer Nicholas Shipilov. “Brentwood’s police officers are so responsive and this is a great opportunity for the community to see them as people and to actually meet them in their everyday life,” said Klement. Bark in the Park starts at 9 a.m., at Brentwood City Park, 710 2nd St., in Brentwood. Vendors may set up at 8 a.m. and parade participants can begin registering at 9 a.m. To register, all dogs must be properly licensed, tagged and current on vaccinations. All dogs must be on a leash, and costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit https:// goo.gl/XAPCfM.

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BUSD looking for oversight applicants The Brentwood Union School District is now accepting applications for the Measure B School Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The district is seeking seven members, including a representative from a business organization; a representative from a senior citizen’s organization; parents with a child or children currently enrolled in district; a representative from a taxpayer’s organization; a parent representative from a district support organization; and an at-large member of the public. The committee will meet at least quarterly and is responsible for actively monitoring all projects and expenditures approved by

Advocates from page 4A but has repeatedly stated that nearby Waldie Plaza on the Delta already offers a recreational venue and that preserving the Beede yard is unnecessary. Save the Yard has fiercely rejected this though, saying Waldie is too small and in need of repairs itself. Now, Save the Yard has brought on a lawyer to go over their options, which may include filing a case in court to make sure all proper protocols were followed and that no voices were squelched, accidentally or otherwise. Regardless, they insist they are down, but not out, and that they would like to try

the voters; providing proper oversight and accountability to ensure that Measure B funds are used as they were intended; and reporting to members of the community on the progress of Measure B projects. Applications are now available online, at www.brentwood.k12.ca.us under “Measure B,” or at the district office at 255 Guthrie Lane, in Brentwood. Completed applications must be mailed to Superintendent, Brentwood Union School District, 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513, or faxed to 925-634-8583, and be received by Aug. 31, at 4 p.m. For more information, call 925-5136349.

again with a new petition for a special election down the road. Since the council has yet to finalize the agreement with City Ventures, they feel there is still time. “At the end of the day, we really feel that our representatives haven’t been doing their jobs,” said Motts. “The city has put the cart before the horse with this development scheme … and they won’t even have a conversation with us, or take the matter up in public. Is there really anything wrong with just getting everything out in the open and settling this once and for all?” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Double vision is never twice as nice There are times when two is better than one, but, when it comes to eyesight, seeing double is not one of those times. Our eyes change as we get older, but waking up in the morning and seeing two of everything Senior out of one eye is not orner normal aging. It can be pretty scary, and when it happened to my mom recently (poor lady is the subject of so many of my articles), I too became concerned. Immediately, I Marla went to the Internet Luckhardt to see if this was serious enough to rush over to the ophthalmologist, fearful I would not get an appointment for several weeks or have to make her wait in the reception area until you-know-where froze over. After a few questions, she said it had happened once before and went away after about 24 hours. She said she had fallen asleep with her eyeglasses on and, apparently, one eyeball was resting up against the stem for several hours. It sounded logical to me, so off I went to WebMD and several other websites to

research her issue. I didn’t want to take any chances on her not being able to see the smiles of her great-grandchildren. Apparently, my mother has more insight on her sight than I thought, and in this instance, she was right. One of the causes for double vision in a single eye is indeed putting pressure on that eyeball for an extended period of time. Whew! We decided to wait 24 hours and if the problem resolved itself, we would be certain. It did, and the trip to the doctor was averted. For my own assurance, I called her doctor and they said if it stopped, she’s ok, but to keep an eye on it - no pun intended! Luckily for her, that was the case, but double vision, or diplopia, is a symptom to take seriously. Some causes like hers are relatively minor, but others need urgent medical attention. The eye consists of the cornea, the clear window that focuses mostly on incoming light, the lens behind the pupil, the eye muscle and the nerves that carry information to the brain. Problems with any part of the vision system can lead to double vision. Infections such as shingles, a see Vision page 12A

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Can someone put you in a home without your consent? Incapacity Provisions in a Trust by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Recently, my mother passed away and I was reading her trust. If a trust is drafted properly, it will give the trustees and beneficiaries a window into the life of the grantor. In many cases, it is like a heart-toheart talk or a diary telling you the innermost desires and wishes of the grantor. In the case of my mother, one of her biggest concerns was her care if she should become either physically or mentally incapacitated. She wanted to be sure she could maintain her independence as long as possible and on her terms. In order to accomplish these objectives, her trust outlined what she wanted done in great detail. First, she wanted to make sure her incapacity, if she did not agree voluntarily, would be established by two licensed physicians who were not related by blood or marriage to her or her beneficiaries. Second, she wanted to make sure that her assets were used first and foremost for her health, education, support and maintenance. Third, if she was not able to care for herself, she had specific directions for the trustee to provide a standard of living and care. In her case, it was her desire to remain in her home as long as it was medically practical and that the trustee was authorized and directed to provide in-home services so long as the cost to provide such care did not exceed 200 percent of the cost to provide such services in residential care. Fourth, if it was necessary for her to be in a residential facility, she wanted a person to be hired to visit her regularly, at least once a week, unannounced, to evaluate the level of care that she was receiving. In the event that the care was determined to be deficient,

she was then to be moved. Fifth, she specifically provided that if she were to live in a residential facility, the facility chosen should be the smallest one with the fewest number of patients. Finally, my mother was very concerned that her current medical insurance company i.e., an HMO, would not pay for treatment that the trustee or doctor might determine to be desirable. Therefore, she specifically provided that the trustee was authorized and directed to secure and pay for the costs of a second opinion and to pay for said treatment if it was determined to be in her best interest. Further, she directed the trustee to employ a professional advocate to negotiate with the medical organization for the purpose of obtaining coverage for the treatment. In conclusion, if you have a trust or will, you should review its terms regarding incapacity. If the trust or will provisions are not what you want, you should consider amending the documents to correctly reflect your wishes and desires. While my mother was very fortunate to die at home after a short illness, that will not be the case for many of us. We may not be able to control our physical or mental health, but we can control how our assets are used to care for us. If you would like me to review your will or trust, I see people everyday 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. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE (925) 9391680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94513 © 2014 Joan Grimes

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TAX TIPS ON SALE OF HOME Home prices are up again. Some home owners are taking advantage of the situation and selling their homes. It is important to note that there may be some tax consequences to pay attention to when you sell your home. 1. You may exclude capital gains on the sale of your home. To take advantage of this rule, you should have lived in the home for at least two out of the five years before date of the sale. Maximum gain excludable is $250,000 if filing single and $500,000 if filing joint with a spouse. 2. If you own more than one home, you may only exclude the gain on the sale of your main home. Your main home usually is the home that you live in the most of the time. 3. There are some additional exceptions that apply to people with disability and certain members of the military, certain government and Peace Corps workers. 4. If the gain on the sale of your home is not taxable, you may not need to report the sale

to the IRS on your tax return. However, if you received a Form 1099-S, “Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions,” from the title company that handled the closing, then it is important to report the sale, even if no capital gains is taxable. You may be subject to NIIT – net investment income tax. 6. If you claimed the first time homebuyer credit when you bought the home, special rules may apply. 7. If you sell your principal residence at a loss, the loss is not deductible for tax purposes. 8. Generally, you can exclude the gain from the sale of your main home only once every two years. 9. Lastly, after the sale of your home, be sure to update the IRS with your new address. There is a Form 8822, “Change of Address,” to do this. For these and other tax tips, email taxes@smeedcpa. com or visit www.smeedcpa.com 5.

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Vision from page 11A scratched cornea, cataracts or even dryness can distort the cornea and cause double vision. Muscle weakness in one eye can alter the coordination of the two eyes and result in blurry or double vision. Possible issues may stem from a dysfunctional portion of the neurological system that keeps muscles in sync. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune illness that blocks the stimulation of muscles by nerves inside the head. The earliest signs are often double vision and drooping eyelids. This should be checked out immediately. Graves’ disease is a thyroid condition that affects the muscles of the eyes. It commonly causes vertical diplopia where one image is on top of the other as opposed to side by side. Again, any eye issues need to be taken very seriously and a doctor should be involved. Our brains naturally guard against double vision. In an attempt to avoid this, the brain can sometimes ignore the image from one eye; a process known as suppression. In children, this is normal. Some adults are also able to suppress their diplopia, but their suppression is rarely as effective and takes longer to establish. That is why, in some cases, diplopia disappears without medical intervention. When the vision is doubled in only one eye, it is called monocular diplopia. While there rarely may be serious causes

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“ Our eyes change as we get older, but waking up in the morning and seeing two of everything out of one eye is not normal aging.

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behind monocular diplopia symptoms, this is much less often the case than with binocular diplopia, or both eyes. Temporary diplopia can be caused by many things such as head injuries, certain drugs like benzodiazepines or opioids - particularly if used in larger doses - anti-epileptic drugs, excess alcohol, tired or strained eye muscles, extreme fatigue and acute or chronic pain. The list goes on, but anything out of the ordinary should be investigated. The eyes have been called the window to the soul. They are our guides to the world, and our sight is very precious. Any changes, no matter how slight they may be, should receive some attention by an expert. In Mom’s case, it worked out great, but any more than 24 hours and we were on our way to that waiting room for sure! Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Achieving your dreams Following one of many life-long dreams, Shane Summers, a 2011 graduate of Heritage High School, and a 2015 graduate of Porterville Wildland Fire Academy, was hired by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) at the Mendocino Unit, Ukiah Station. Photo courtesy of Jeff Summers

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on and Debbie Bell, of Oakley, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Bell to Eric Warren, both of Brentwood. Bell graduated from Freedom High School in 2001, CSU Fresno in 2006 and the University of Phoenix with a master’s degree. She is now a program specialist for the Pittsburg School District. Warren, the son of Catherine Littleton, of Benicia, and Richard Warren, of San Jose, is a diesel mechanic for Mobile Fleet Care. The wedding is scheduled for Sept. 24, at La Grande Wedding & Event Center, in Oakley.

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OUESD from page 1A and technology education programs. OUESD Superintendent Greg Hetrick said the response to a poll conducted by an independent group this summer showed 60 percent of those polled were in favor of the initiative. The measure needs 55 percent to pass. “I’m feeling really good about this, actually,” said Hetrick. “Polling indicated there was very favorable support for the district. It’s an exciting time to be in a

Roddy from page 1A controllable circumstances.” Roddy, a champion rodeo cowboy, competed in his first Real Cowboy Association rodeo at the age of 14, before joining the RCA and competing around the country, becoming college rodeo’s all-around champion in 1959, and winning the world championship in steer wrestling in 1966, setting a record for total earnings in the event. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1979. In 1976, while flying over the East Bay, Roddy spotted the rolling foothills near Mount Diablo and purchased 2,156 acres, with the hope of using the property for ranching. When that wasn’t economically feasible, Roddy partnered with investors, forming plans for a golf course and luxury homes. While the homes never came to fruition due to city boundary and zoning changes, the golf course, designed by J. Michael Poellot, opened for

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community that is continuing to flourish and grow, but with that comes more kids and the need for more classrooms and more schools.” The valuation of the bond amount was based upon a $30 per $100,000 of assessed value per home, according to Hetrick. For example, a home valued at $300,000 would pay an extra $90 a year for the bond. While developer fees collected will go toward the cost of a new school, it does not, according to Hetrick,

come close to covering it all. “It (developer fees) covers about onethird of the cost to build a new school,” he said. “So we’re looking to capture some bond funds to go with the developer fees … and the state has a pool of money, so if we pass the bond, we are eligible for funds from the state as well.” OUESD Board Trustee Kim Beede, said the unanimous decision by the board to go out for the bond measure, while difficult, was ultimately made with the needs

of the students in mind. “We had a very long discussion about it and one of the biggest things for us was the time frame, and getting it on the ballot so we can improve the student’s quality of learning,” said Beede. “I am really excited about it – I think it will be a wonderful thing. We’re all very excited about the possibilities.” For more information on the proposed measure, go to www.ouesd.k12. ca.us/bond.

play in 2000, and quickly became one of the most popular courses in the area. Now, that vision has come to an end. While the golf club has cited the increasing cost of water as the reason for the closure, some residents who had events planned at the golf club aren’t necessarily buying it - they are concerned because they have not been issued refunds for their event deposits. Patrons who had events planned and had previously paid deposits received an email from Brian O’Connor, golf professional and tournament coordinator at Roddy Ranch, stating that Roddy Ranch could help them find another venue for their event and would also provide the proper contact number to receive a refund for their deposit. “I was devastated as my wedding was in 12 days,” said Martinez resident Brittany Slaney, whose wedding was scheduled for Aug. 20 at Roddy Ranch Golf Club. “I put down a deposit and have not

yet heard how, or if, I will be getting that back.” According to Slaney, she was at Roddy Ranch on Wednesday, Aug. 3, finalizing paperwork for her wedding and nothing was said about the closure. Three days later, she received a text message from a friend who found out via social media that the venue was closing. When Slaney was finally able to reach someone at Roddy Ranch, she was told they could not guarantee she would receive her deposit back. Another Brentwood resident, who put a deposit down for an event in September, is struggling with the same issues. “I don’t know if I will get my deposit back or not,” she said. “Worse is that I now have one month to find a new venue.” Mark Luthman, chief operating officer of Touchstone Golf, who recently took over management of the club, did not respond to questions as of press time.

While event patrons were left hanging, other golf clubs, including Shadow Lakes Event Center in Brentwood, are working to accommodate as many special events and golf tournaments as they can. “It’s devastating to lose your space after all the work put into planning any event,” said Jessica Wendland, Shadow Lakes Event Center event coordinator. “We are happy to help out the community and show them the same hospitality that Brentwood has shown us. We’re always open for new things to come our way and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.” One of the events that Wendland has helped relocate is Slaney’s wedding. “I am so happy to say that, even though this awful event with the closure of Roddy Ranch and being left high and dry just 12 days before my wedding, I now have a beautiful venue and will be having the wedding of my dreams,” said Slaney. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Water warning signs go up around town Officials still working on algae solution by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Since the county released information last month that the waters of Discovery Bay had tested positive for cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae blooms, ‘Danger’ and ‘Caution’ signs have sprung up along certain public access bays in town, including the marina. But now, local residents are wondering what comes next. Contra Costa County Director of Environmental Health Dr. Marilyn Underwood, who appeared at the Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD) meeting last week, tried to address those concerns. “We are still learning about the algae and trying to figure out what to do,” Underwood said. “We are urging people to be cautious. The best advice we can give is to proceed with caution in how you interact with the water. This will die off, but the toxins will be released still when the algae die, so give it some time (before getting in the water) after you see it go away.” As of this week, two types of signs have been posted. ‘Danger’ signs are posted in areas where the toxins were more concentrated, and ‘caution’ signs in areas where the toxins were less concentrated.

“The main concern with a caution sign is not to get the water in your mouth, though it can cause skin irritation on contact,” Underwood said. “You can eat fish caught in ‘caution,’ but not in ‘danger.’ Boiling doesn’t do anything to the toxins, so don’t try to drink or cook with the water.” Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary Piepho is concerned about the algae, but not worried. “This isn’t just a Delta issue,” Piepho said. “This is also a state and national issue; it’s happening everywhere. There is a concern, but we need to be smart. We can make a choice about whether we get in the water or not. (The algae) is pretty visible.” Piepho attended a meeting last week between local authorities including the Reclamation 800 District and the County Health Department. “We are working on community awareness that the best plan is to stay out of the water altogether, including pets, until conditions change and the algae bloom dissipates,” Piepho said. “A plan is being developed to continue testing this year, as well as how we can mobilize and be prepared for next year should the blooms reappear.” Dan Gay, harbor master at the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor, and Jeff Conway, district manager of Reclamation 800 District, both acknowledge that while the algae can be a nuisance, there is no reason to give up on the Delta completely. “There is one small area in the marina that they are marking, and you’re not al-

lowed to swim there anyway,” Gay said. “We put an aerator in there, and that cleared the water up a lot. We haven’t seen a drop in traffic.” Conway has been at his post for 20 years. He said he’s seen this happen before. “This isn’t new,” Conway said. “(It) happens every year. I spoke with the Regional Water Quality Control Board about this issue and asked if it was a problem isolated in this area, and they said no. They also said it was one of the worst years for blue-green algae ever.” Underwood agrees that the algae is a yearly occurrence but added that this year the test results came back much higher than the year before. There are several reasons the algae is so bad in the Delta this year, including low rainfall over the last four years, several weeks of temperatures hitting more than 100 degrees, light winds and excess nutrients in the water, all of which combine to form the perfect storm. Going forward, the county does plan to test more areas of the water, and the Discovery Bay Community Foundation is working with the health department to facilitate more testing, though no specific plan has been created yet. If you think you may be suffering from contact with blue-green algae blooms, contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-2221222. For more information, visit http://goo. gl/18LOFl or call the Contra Costa Environmental Health line at 925-692-2500. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Community park coming to EMS by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Excelsior Middle School (EMS) will be breaking ground on Byron’s first recreational area next month. Thanks to Measure WW, which was passed by voters in November 2008, the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) was able to grant $600,000 to the Byron Union School District (BUSD) to build a park on four empty acres currently attached to EMS at the corner of Byer Road and Byron Highway. “This is huge; it’s wonderful for our students and the whole community,” said BUSD Superintendent Debbie Gold. The park, which will include an all-abilities playground and an educational and interpretive center, will have a farm theme, befitting its agricultural surroundings. The building will be modeled after a conventional red barn and include a workshop, educational area, and viewing gallery. Gold took on the task of applying for the grant herself. Starting last year, she began filling out the application and sketching the design for the park. “I just wrote out that we wanted something for our students and the community,” said Gold. “I wanted to have an all-abilities playground, because I have always had a focus on special-needs children in my work, and it is a part of my background. I also love agriculture, so we were able to put everything together in one park.” The EMS students will be able to use the park and building during the day for educational activities. It will be open to the public during evenings and weekends.

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Kristine Solseng, principal planner for the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, assisted Gold with the application process. “The county received the funds from the park district, and we worked with the supervisors to identify projects within the county that qualified,” Solseng said. “This is an exciting park; I think it’s really great. Debbie did a fantastic job. The all-abilities playground is a great, inclusive feature.” Once construction is finished, which is slated for November 2018, district staff will maintain the grounds and building. Gold is looking forward to putting the building to good use. “We can do all kinds of things in there,” she said. “Science experiments and nature classes, and we hope to have 4H shows in the future.” New EMS principal Paul Gengler has hopes for the park as well. “In a previous district, my school had a tremendous Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization established,” Gengler said. “It was the largest program at school, with over 65 percent of the students participating in grades nine through 12. At the middle school, we developed a feeder program to the high school. My hope is to work with Liberty High School to see what type of elective feeder program we could design that would interest our students and, at the same time, connect our students to their very successful FFA program.” The groundbreaking ceremony will be held Sept. 30. Details will be announced closer to the event. For more information, call 925809-7500.

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The Antioch Police Department responded to Brentwood PD’s Running Man Challenge last week, with the help and dance moves of local residents. Antioch high schoolers, downtown goers and water enthusiasts all came together to bust a groove with Antioch officers and dispatchers. To see the video, visit www.thepress.net and click on our ‘Multimedia’ section.

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While you’re jamming along with these civil servants, you may find yourself a little more civicminded and in the mood to bust a move to help Contra Costa. The Contra Costa County Elections Office is looking for residents to be a part of the 2016 Election Day team as poll workers. For more information on how to become one, to register to vote and who’s running in Contra Costa, visit www.facebook.com/ EngageContraCosta.

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The Bella Torre Estates in Byron will be hosting the 13th-annual Wine in the Bay next Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. On the off chance you’re a lover of wine but have not heard of this yearly event, it boasts stellar wineries, breweries, food, live music and more. Tickets are $50, but with over a dozen different wineries and breweries, it’s hard to turn down a glass. For more information and tickets, call 925-890-5255.

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Also out that way is the Big Cat Poker Run this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13, starting at the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor. The two-day event tours the California Delta, has parties both nights, and, of course, poker! Plus, 100 percent of the proceeds go to charity through the Discovery Bay Lions Club. So if you’re still feeling civic-minded, but may not want to commit to the polls just yet, here’s another way to gain some local karma points. For more information, visit www. bigcatpokerrun.com.

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Speaking of karma points, during the #cleartheshelters event last month, Antioch Animal Services had more than 15 furry friends find their forever homes! Way to go East County! – Compiled by Siobhan Stuart

Editor: This is an open letter to the ECCFPD board and Chief Henderson. You’re finally thinking correctly. East County Voters for Equal Protection (ECV) and others approached all of you about reallocation. You looked at us like a deer in the headlights. I remember stopping by and talking to Chief Henderson and offering support to help push reallocation forward when ECCFPD was trying a parcel tax years ago. Instead, ECV has been bad-mouthed and fought at every opportunity and rumors and lies (were) spread about ECV to discredit its members. Now you think reallocation is a good idea and are moving forward with it. Yes, it will be work! No, it might not be in its original form, but what we expect from highly educated elected and appointed officials is to shape it and make it work. How many laws are changed, adjusted or amended every year? A lot. If ECCFPD, elected officials and stake holders would have started this years ago, we would be on our way to a fix. Instead, business as usual, and we will place this problem on the back of the tax payer and try for a third time to pass a tax. A tax that will go to the general fund and might or might not make its way to ECCFPD. I am not anti-tax. I wish you all the best with your new tax. The problem is we pay for fire service already and ECCFPD does not get its fair share. Once ECCFPD gets its fair share (reallocation) and the community wants some type of increased service, feel free to ask for a tax. Once again, I wish you the best with your new tax that will fill the coffers of the general fund. Reallocation - now that’s going in the right direction. Let’s get busy and get it done. Save ECCFPD! Rob Broocker Discovery Bay

Community Meeting for Water Quality & Weed Issues

Editor: On June 6, I made a request to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) for a community meeting in Discovery Bay, for the purposes of informing the public on critical topics like water quality, water clarity and new types of weeds entering into Discovery Bay. Most importantly, in January, we lost DBW Director Col. Conlin, who was a major asset in staffing and organizing the DBW agency to manage our invasive aquatic weed problem. Conlin’s departure is a major blow to our community, if you consider the drastic condition of the water in 2014 – we could barely get in and out of our bays. The governor has since appointed Lynn Sadler to fill his position, but what does she know about Discovery Bay, our weed prob-

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lems and water quality, and what is her plan to help us? A community meeting would be a very good place for Lynn Sadler to show the Discovery Bay people what her plan is for staffing, financial support, alternative weed control and long-term state support. (The DBW) has been a strong supporter of our community, and we hope Lynn Sadler will do a good job for us, so we look forward to meeting her at our community meeting. No date has been announced. Primrose vine weed is here to stay. I have lived in Discovery Bay for over 20 years and have been fishing the Delta for almost 30 years. I now fish the Delta and Discovery Bay four days each week. This allows me to be very observant about the Delta regarding water-flow issues, water clarity and quality changes and different types of weed infiltration. I have been photographing all different types of weeds for (the DBW) and have sent them over 50 weed photos, with their locations. I perform this service free of charge to help our community. I have a very good relationship with (the DBW) and feel they have been doing a good job for the Delta and are well deserving of our respect. I have focused on the primrose vine weed because it is very fast growing, with a vine stem of about three-eights of an inch thick and it floats, making it very infectious. I have documented photos showing the vine weed growing 70 feet off the bank. It can attach itself to almost anything. It’s here in Discovery Bay, and I have provided (the DBW) 20 photos of this vine growing and expanding. Most importantly, (the DBW) does not have legislative authorization to treat the vine weed. Conclusion - primrose is now on the (DBW) radar, but it may take a year or two for state and federal approval. Reclamation District 800 is the agency that maintains water quality within the district, for limited purposes, in areas where it has fee ownership or easements. Now that we all understand that our local Rec 800 organization has the responsibility for the Discovery Bay Delta water and water quality, it’s time they step up and answer the call of the community. Each year in our taxes, we pay Rec 800 between $700 and $5,000 in fees. It’s time water quality and weed management is emphasized by their board trustees and a plan is put in place to solve our Discovery Bay water needs. Jim Mattison, if you look past your dock and travel outside of Discovery Bay to Orwood and Old River, you will find the water color and clarity is at least four times cleaner than Discovery Bay, so things are not as you stated in your July 15 article. You said (there is) no need for the community meeting, but now we have green algae and toxic levels in our Delta water, including a county health department quarantine notice to all of Discovery Bay. I am a doer, not a talker, and regularly provide photos for our community to im-

prove our water. Jim, take a boat trip outside Discovery Bay some time, you may learn something. Roger di Fate Discovery Bay

Relocate the tree

Editor: I read the article regarding the 130-yearold pepper tree having to be removed for road widening. There are companies out there that can relocate established trees. Maybe the county can pay for part of the removal and anyone interested can donate the rest, if it is that important. Carol Drake Brentwood

Mind not changed on superintendent

Editor: Lisa McBride from Discovery Bay has chosen to respond to my previous letter regarding the pay rate of the superintendent of the Byron Union School District. Her response made it very clear that the superintendent is a personal friend of hers. I have not met the superintendent, and on a personal level, I do not have a horse in this race. My objection was, and still is, to the exorbitant pay rate and salary increase given to the superintendent by the school board. The superintendent was overpaid prior to the pay raise, and is now grossly overpaid. This taking place in a district that habitually pleads poverty when asked to increase the pay level of teachers is a disgrace. The superintendent has a history of short workdays, and the “continuing education and symposiums to make her a more dynamic leader” is just so much horse apples. The quoting of pay rates in nearby districts fails to take into account either the number of schools or the student population. It does, however, support the belief that our taxpayers and students would be better served by a consolidation of these districts into one more-efficiently managed school district. I think that it is important to note that Ms. McBride is married to a member of the Byron Union School District school board. The very same school board whose bad decision-making gave the superintendent a raise of over 12 percent. In a district who gave its teachers a salary increase of less than 4 percent. And finally, the purported list of accomplishments by the superintendent only goes to show what the job entails. Not a stellar performance. Unlike Ms. McBride, if I were setting the superintendent’s salary, it would be more in line with teacher pay rates and certainly not higher. Bill Sumner Brentwood

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While the high school wrestling season will not get going until late fall, three Freedom wrestlers are already in midseason form. Mason Hartshorn, an incoming senior, joined two female teammates, Dalia Garibay and Alyssa Sequeira, at the ASICS and Vaughan Cadet-Junior National Championships in July. Collectively, the three showed that they are ready, building off of successful high school seasons. Hartshorn (boys, 113 pounds) and Garibay (girls, 126 pounds) both won the North Coast Section Championship at their respective weight classes this year. Both also qualified for the state meet, where Garibay took fifth place. As a junior, Hartshorn wrestled in the 113 pound Greco-Roman division. In that meet, Hartshorn placed in seventh place, earning All-American honors that are awarded to each of the top eight finishers. This year in Fargo, Hartshorn stayed at 113 pounds in the Greco-Roman junior division. He placed in fifth, again comfortably earning All-American honors that go to the top eight finishers in each class. Like her Freedom teammate, Sequeira also earned All-American honors. She did so by finishing eighth in the freestlye 97-pound Cadet division.

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Freedom High School wrestlers Mason Hartshorn, Dalia Garibay and Alyssa Sequeira (not pictured) earned All-American status at the ASICS and Vaughan Cadet-Junior National Championships. Not to be outdone, Garibay earned All-American honors twice this year. Her stronger finish came in the freestyle 132-pound Cadet division. There, Garibay finished in seventh. Garibay

also rose to the challenge while wrestling against older competitors in the junior division. There, Garibay finished in eighth place, earning her double All-American

honors at the meet. That gave the three Freedom wrestlers a combined four All-American awards at the prestigious meet. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Brentwood resident lives life in the fast lane For longtime Brentwood resident Randy Loge, drag racing is a way of life. His passion for drag racing started at just 2 weeks old, when his dad would take him to the races in the early ‘70s. Loge’s interest grew over the years while watching his dad compete, and he knew he had to get behind the wheel and drive his own racecar. At age 14, Loge started racing in the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) Stock Eliminator class. His skills as a driver and engine builder grew in the Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes, leading to his own team and engine-building business, Loge Stein Racing. He won two national NHRA events in Super Stock, set national records and finished in the top five in division seven in 2015. Loge’s current car is a 550-horsepower 1972 Dodge Demond #75. His partner Jerry Stein, also from Brentwood, races in the Stock Eliminator class, running the #7025, a 1969 Dodge Dart. In fact, Loge’s two brothers and father can be found drag racing with Loge on any given weekend, a

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Brentwood resident Randy Loge recently finished 16th out of 37 at the National Hot Rod Association’s Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. true family motor sport. With Loge and Stein’s shop located in Brentwood, they build performance,

circle track and, of course, drag racing engines for the greater Brentwood and Antioch areas.

The NHRA Nationals thundered into the Sonoma Raceway in late July. Over the three days of competition, the racers had to survive several rounds of qualifying and eliminations. For Loge, his #75 car qualified 16th out of 37 with a respectable 10.54 elapsed time, clocking 125 mph on day one. Stein’s #7025 car ran a 10.60 elapsed time at 122 mph. Another Loge-Stein team member, Nanette Stein, who pilots a 1986 Thunderbird in the Stock Eliminator class had a run that was on point, helping the team earn the top-qualifying position going into the first round with a 12.10 elapsed time and 108 mph down the quarter-mile track. Unfortunately, Loge found himself out of the qualifying bubble and was eliminated from competition. The Loge-Stein Racing team will continue to be on the move, as they travel to Washington, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Arizona to race in the NHRA Pacific rounds, with a possible eastern trip to Indianapolis later this fall. – Courtesy of Mike Subocz

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The seventh-annual Bridging the Gap bowling tournament rolled into Harvest Park Bowl last week. The tournament paired junior bowlers, ages 6 to 19, with senior bowlers, ages 50 and up, to compete in a three-game, nine-pin, notap doubles tournament. The nine-pin, notap format allows a strike score when nine pins, instead of the usual 10, are knocked down with the first ball. “The day was filled with excitement and fun for all,” said Bob Damico, tournament director and youth coach. “The juniors have their fan clubs - parents, grandparents and each other cheering them on. The seniors have a great time bowling with these fine youngsters and share the same support and enthusiasm from the fans.” This year, 35 teams (70 Bowlers) came out for the all-out fun competition. Ages ranged from 6-year-old Kyle Santos to 87-year-old Bert Bertolero. “Bert has bowled in this tournament with the same partner (Shelby Throntveit) each year since its inception in 2010,” Damico said. “Shelby was just 11 years old back then; is now 18 and going off to college. She is a proud product of Harvest Park’s Junior Bowling program and earned a full Scholarship to attend Midland University in Nebraska, where she will bowl in their collegiate program.” The top eight junior bowlers in two divisions received scholarship money to help further their education. This year’s top-eight winners in Division A in order of finish were: Ryan Drivon, Jake Herbert, Cassidy Hannan, Rachel Aquino, Logan Rountree, Jeremy

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About 70 participants took part in Harvest Park Bowl’s Bridging the Gap Tournament last week. Senior bowlers were paired with younger counterparts in a team competition, with youth scholarship money on the line. Bert Bertolero (right), seen here with Shelby Throntveit, was the oldest competitor in the tournament at 87 years old. Simpson, David Bronner and Aiden Little. Division B’s top-eight winners were: Nate DiMaggio, Spencer Norvell, Austin Gregson, DJ Throntveit, Carissa Bondoc, John Tiernan Jr., Justin Simpson and Alex Bassi. “It’s hard to tell who is having the most fun; the juniors, seniors, or the spectators,” Damico said. The eighth-annual event is slated for next August. – Courtesy of Bob Damico

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The Impact Soccer Club’s 05 girls recently won the NorCal Gold Spring League.

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Impact Soccer Club squad shines on field The Impact Soccer League’s 05 girls will move from the Gold division to Premier status for their fall season. The move up follows the squad winning the Nor Cal Gold Spring League, under the direction and philosophy of coach Joel Cazarez. During the girls’ run, they rose from a top-40 squad in Northern California to 23rd in a matter of months. Forwards Cameron Amaral, Elayna Judd, Abby Salgado, Carly Singleton and Caitlynn Smith have worked diligently with midfielders Payten English, Skyler Ingram, Jadynn King and Alexis Sin to score 31 goals for the spring season. Keepers Lily Roberts and Maliah Alicea held a

strong defensive line with Alexia Berlin, Rylee Guinn, Makena Ross, Jaden Saucelo and Valeska Torres to allow 11 goals for a 6-1-1 finish. The work of Cazarez has fostered versatility in that the girls can assume the role of any position on the field in a highly functional capacity. The squad is comprised of coach Joel Cazarez, Cameron Amaral, Elayna Judd, Skyler Ingram, Jadynn King, Makena Ross, Alexia Berlin, Jaden Saucelo, Valeska Torres, Carly Singleton, Abby Salgado, Alexis Sin, Caitlynn Smith, Maliah Alicea, Rylee Guinn, Payten English and Lily Roberts. – Courtesy of the Impact Soccer League

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Brentwood Teen Theater celebrates start of season As a teaching and production company, Brentwood Teen Theater is a well-known theater training organization that draws participants from the greater East Bay region. Stage skills are the basis of the training, but Steve Kinsella, a professional actor, director and presentation coach, brings much more to the Saturday Sessions experience. Confidence and the ability to think on one’s feet are just some of the skills taught at Brentwood Teen Theater. Scene study, characterization and Kin-

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Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, “The Pirates of Penzance” begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating their own Frederic’s 21st birthday. Finally having served his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen - which may even mean bringing his former colleagues to justice. This turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially since Frederic’s freedom is called into question! The show is the culmination of a 12week training program presented by Kinsella. Brentwood Teen Theater’s resident choreographer, Shelly McDowell, has created a variety of crisp dances that these actors deliver with delight. “Pirates of Penzance” performs at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 12 to 20, with a single Saturday matinee on Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. Tickets reserved in advance are $7 for children under 8; $10 for students and seniors; and $12 for adults. Performances will be held in Resurrection Ministries’ multipurpose room at 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.BrentwoodTeenTheater. com or call 925-516-9009.

Brentwood Library presents social media expert Justin Lafferty, who will demonstrate the ins and outs of using social media for expanding your customer base. If you’re already familiar with Facebook and Twitter, consider learning how to use Snapchat, Instagram and Periscope to reach even more customers. This presentation

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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 August 23, 2016 to consider the following matter: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brentwood Adopting the City of Brentwood 2016/17 Cost Allocation Plan, 2016/17 Compensation Plan and Schedule of City Fees and Authorizing the City Manager or His Authorized Designee to Make Ministerial Revisions to the 2016/17 Compensation Plan; and Repealing Resolution 2015-122 Which Adopted the 2015/16 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees and the Most Recent Revisions to the 2015/16 Compensation Plan. The hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. Further information may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400. If you challenge any City Council action in court regarding this matter, 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: August 12, 2016. August 19, 2016/s/ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70714 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 2016.

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LIC 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): MARIA BOLIVAR, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 2/22/2006 as Instrument No. 20060054983-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/29/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $482,781.76 The purported property address is: 4561 HORSESHOE CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-371-006-7 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-618929-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. QUAL-

ITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-618929-AB IDSPub #0111759 7/29/2016 8/5/2016 8/12/2016. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 70506. Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2016

above on 7/13/2021. Signature of registrant: John Zink, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 13, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 7/13/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70459. Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016.

on: July 21, 2016 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 7/21/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70585 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016.

08/22/2016 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 431 WINDWOOD DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-7629 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 in an “AS IS”condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $621,796.73 (Estimated) as of 07/29/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 PROPERTYOWNER: 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, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-4725. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0287180 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/29/2016, 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70505. Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2016.

as Instrument No. 2007-0154817-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARK STARK, A SURVIVING JOINT TENANT, 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: 09/12/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 IN THE AUCTION.COM ROOM. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 235 CLEVELAND AVENUE, BAY POINT, CALIFORNIA 94565 APN#: 095-042-010-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $96,638.50. 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 ofthe California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005932397. 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: AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 07/21/2016 NPP0287555 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70569 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004411-00 The name of the business: QuickStem Located at: 784 King Palm Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners:1. Erik Bacher 2. Michelle McKay. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/14/16. Signature of registrant: Erik Bacher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 14, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestil Expires 7/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70466 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004051-00 The name of the business: Evans Flooring Located at: 2847 Savoy Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Brian A. Evans. 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: Brian A. Evans. This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2016 NAME STATEMENT by Deputy C. Dias Expires 6/28/2021 Brent- File No. F-0004420-00 The name of the wood Press No. 02-1273 70468 Publish business: En Ti Confio Located at: 2837 dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. Pristine Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Elizabeth Gomez. This business is conNAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004181-00 The name of the ducted by: An Individual. The registrant business: Peña Dismantler #2 Located at: commenced to transact business under 6337 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA. the fictitious business name or names 94513, is hereby registered by the following listed above on N/A. Signature of regisowner: Jose Angel Peña and Maria Elena trant: Elizabeth Gomez. This statement Peña This business is conducted by: Married was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Couple. The registrant commenced to trans- Costa County on: July 14, 2016 by Deputy act business under the fictitious business A. Aguda Expires 7/14/2021 Brentwood name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- Press No. 02-1273 70545 Publish dates: nature of registrant: Maria Elena Peña. This July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016. statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2016 by NAME STATEMENT Deputy V. Loredo Expires 7/6/2021 Brent- File No. F-0004486-00 The name of the busiwood Press No. 02-1273 70605 Publish ness: Bench + Rest Located at: 2629 Spydates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. glass Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Theresa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS A. Thoresen and Craig T. Thoresen. This busiNAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004198-00 The name of the business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The ness : Avery at Towncentre Located at: registrant commenced to transact business 1275 Central Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, under the fictitious business name or names is hereby registered by the following owner: listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: CA Towncentre Owner LLC. This business Theresa A. Thoresen, Craig T. Thoresen. This is conducted by: A Limited Liability. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of registrant commenced to transact business Contra Costa County on: July 19, 2016 by Depunder the fictitious business name or names uty C. Pittman Expires 7/19/2021 Brentwood listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Press No. 02-1273 70508. Publish dates: July Rob Singh, Vice Presidnet. This statement 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Costa County on: July 6, 2016 by Deputy NAME STATEMENT J. Parangen Expires 7/6/2021 Brentwood File No. F-0004489-00 The name of the Press No. 02-1273 70462 Publish dates: business: Crazy Bird Lady Located at: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. 456 Effie Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner: Peggy (Margaret) Chaloner This NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004270-00 The name of the busi- business is conducted by: An Individual. ness: Indoor Eden Located at: 5783 Wood- The registrant commenced to transact land Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby business under the fictitious business registered by the following owner: Deborah name or names listed above on N/A. A. Gatt. This business is conducted by: An Signature of registrant: Peggy Chaloner. Individual. The registrant commenced to This statement was filed with the County transact business under the fictitious busi- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July ness name or names listed above on 2008. 19, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires Signature of registrant: An Individual. This 7/19/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 statement was filed with the County Clerk 70630 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2016 by September 2, 2016. Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/8/2021 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 70500 Publish NAME STATEMENT dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016. File No. F-0004534-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004324-00 The name of the business: Your Dirt Guy Located at: 128 Putter Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christopher Allen Kane. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-12-16. Signature of registrant: Christopher Allen Kane. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 12, 2016 by Deputy C.Pittman Expires 7-12-2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70613 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004378-00 The name of the business : Intelligent Staffing Located at: 550 Harvest Park Drive Suite B. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Avalon Staffing, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

business: BoHo Babe Foods Located at: 349 Foothill Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Kiki Powers. 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: Kiki Powers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 7/21/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70538 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004538-00 The name of the business: Teazentea LLC. Located at: 1135 Second Street, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA. 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Teazentea LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hsiang Li, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004574-00 The name of the business: Competive Edge Training & Development Located at: 8341 Brookhaven Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yolonda Holmes. 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: Yolonda Holmes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 22, 2016 by Deputy A. Aguda Expires 7/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70725 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004650-00 The name of the business: Islandhaul Located at: 3708 Porter Circle In: Bethel Island is hereby registered by the following owner: Lorenz E. White. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lorenz E. White. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2016 by Deputy N. Harper Expires 7/28/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70654 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004708-00 The name of the business: Women Helping Women Ministries Located at: 2445 Taylor Lane In: Byron, CA 94514 is hereby registered by the following owner: Priscilla M. Martinez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Priscilla M. Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2016 by Deputy L. Wilson Expires 8/1/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70713 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004836-00 The name of the business: Mike’s Custom Paint Located at: 4059 Regatta Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Michael Tallant. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/15/16 Signature of registrant: Michael Tallant. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2016 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 8-5-16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70712 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-4725 TSG Order No.: 730-1505788-70 A.P.N.: 097-600-010-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/06/2006. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 07/11/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0217887-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Francisco Guillen and Angela Guillen, husband and wife , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005932397 Title Order No.: 730-1603143-70 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/25/2007

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005943840 Title Order No.: 730-1603357-70 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/11/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0265695-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES A SANTILLANO, AND AMALIA D SANTILLANO, 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: 09/13/2016 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: 669 ARMSTRONG WAY, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA94513 APN#: 010650-032-5 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 $729,921.31. 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 wishto learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005943840. 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: XOME800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 07/21/2016 NPP0287553 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70566 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

ist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-1915-11. 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: 7/28/2016 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com Sem Martinez, 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. NPP0288303 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016, 08/26/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70659 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2016.

that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005993977. 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: XOME800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R A T T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 07/25/2016 NPP0287753 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70570 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/29/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 8/3/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70657 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016.

name is (Nombre del demandante): Alfred Stevens CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): D16-03497 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California - County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Denise Family Law and Divorce Document Assistance 1215 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 229-5460 Date (Fecha): July 19, 2016 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) S. Kricken, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70614 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016.

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): DEBBIE NAVARRO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/7/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0249150-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/29/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $891,179.99 The purported property address is: 2748 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 007-460-057 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-708746-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-708746-CL IDSPub #0111319 8/5/2016 8/12/2016 8/19/2016. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70439 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 12-1915-11 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 NÀY PLEASE 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 2/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: CARLOS LOPEZ, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 2/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0056342-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2121 BARBARA COURT PITTSBURG, CA 94565 A.P.N.: 095-351029-4 Date of Sale: 9/7/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $491,198.86, 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 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 ex-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005993977 Title Order No.: 730-1604255-70 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/21/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0240166-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CHAD JOHNSTON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: 09/13/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near thegrass 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: 831 STEFFA STREET, BAY POINT, CALIFORNIA 94565 APN#: 099-170-046-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $426,338.53. 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 Sellto 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Cuiqiong Luo SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Cuiqiong Luo CASE NUMBER: N161466 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Cuiqiong Luo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cuiqiong Luo to Proposed Name: Cuiqiong Jojo Dilbo. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/30/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 8/4/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 70681 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kenneth Ronald Morgan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kenneth Ronald Morgan CASE NUMBER: N16-1436 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kenneth Ronald Morgan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kenneth Ronald Morgan AKA Ronald Ken Rabello to Proposed Name: Ronald Kenneth Rabello. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Richard Paris California Law and Mediation, Inc. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Phuong Bich Vo and Phuong Bich Vo CASE NUMBER: N16-1263 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Phuong Bich Vo and Phuong Bich Vo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Phuong Bich Vo b. Phuong Bich Vo to Proposed Name: a. Vicki Phuong Vo. b. Patricia Vo. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9-13-16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 7-14-16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 70480 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2016. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Roshawn Heard SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Roshawn Heard CASE NUMBER: N161427 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Roshawn Heard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. April Maggie Jacobs to Proposed Name: April Maggie Lee Pratt. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/27/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on Father. Date: 08/01/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 70619 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Louise Stevens You are being sued Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-708746-CL Order No.: 160101137-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 6/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004509-00 The name of the business: D & L Trucking Located at: 215 Malicoat Avenue In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: David N Poston. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2003. Signature of registrant: David N Poston. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 20, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 7/20/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70537 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

thereunder recorded 04/25/2016 in Book n/a, Page n/a, as Instrument No. 20160075235-00 of said Official Records, WILL SELL, on 08/29/2016 At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA at 01:30PM, AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6301 BETHEL ISLAND ROAD, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $323,595.30. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: 07/28/2016 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, as said Trustee a California corporation 330 SOQUEL AVENUE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 (831) 426-6500 By: DEBORAH L. HOWEY, FORECLOSURE OFFICER FOR SALE INFORMATION: www.nationwideposting.com, or (916) 939-0772 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if

applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site: www.nationwideposting.com or call: (916) 939-0772, using the file number assigned to this case (see File No). 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. NPP0288269 To: OAKLEY PRESS 08/05/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 70603 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2016.

recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 16-20176-SP-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: 08/02/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp. com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4586308 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016, 08/26/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 70663 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2016.

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): SUE S COZZA, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 3/16/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0056033-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/12/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $280,442.29 The purported property address is: 130 VELLA CIR, OAKLEY, CA 94561-1796 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 0375100369 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 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-14-652427-JP. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through

bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-652427-JP IDSPub #0112666 8/12/2016 8/19/2016 8/26/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 70669 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004510-00 The name of the business: Absolute Live Scan, Notary, and Accounting Services Located at: 215 Malicoat Avenue In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Linda A. Pardini. 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: Linda A. Pardini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 20, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 7/20/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70535 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004535-00 The name of the business: Contra Costa Graphics Located at: 1482 Drake Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Dan Cornelius. 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: Dan Cornelius. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 7/21/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70606 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004703-00 The name of the business: East Bay Aquatics Located at: 201 Chateau Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Austin Deornellas. 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: Austin Deornellas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2016 by Deputy A. Vasquez Expires 8/1/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 70617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: N/A OTHER: FILE: 5157245 DHL INVESTOR LOAN #: A.P. NUMBER: 031-022-036-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/31/2001. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DIANE CREW, THRESA R. AMENT, RENA SIMMONS Recorded on 02/07/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0043449-00 in Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 16-20176-SP-CA Title No. 160104804-CA-VOI A.P.N. 032-410028-8 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; 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 in an “as is” condition, 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: Sheryl Thomas and Akida Thomas, wife and husband as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/27/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0124260-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale: 09/02/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $370,974.84 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1285 Poplar Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-652427-JP Order No.: 14-0024496 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2011. 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

LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF BRENTWOOD ADVISORY MEASURE ADVISORY VOTE ONLY. If Measure ___ passes, should the revenues raised be used to restore and enhance fire, emergency medical response, and other public safety services in the City of Brentwood? YES

The utility user tax measure asks voters to approve an ongoing tax on electric, gas, telecommunication, and cable utility services for general municipal service, including fire and emergency medical response. The UUT will be three percent (3.0%) in 2017 and six percent (6.0%) in 2018 and future years. If adopted, the advisory measure would express voters’ opinion that utility user tax revenues should be used to restore and enhance fire, emergency medical ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- response, and other public safety services dersigned intends to sell the personal in the City of Brentwood. property described below to enforce a Arguments for or against this measure lien imposed on said property pursuant may be submitted to the City Clerk, at to Sections 21700-21716 of the Busi- 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513 ness & Professions Code, Section 2328 no later than 5:00 P.M., August 24, of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal 2016 No argument shall exceed 300 Code and provisions of the Civil Code. words in length. Arguments must follow The undersigned will sell at public sale the following format: by competitive bidding on the 26th DAY OF August 2016, TIME 9:00AM on the 1. Arguments should be in premises where said property has been block form, however, bulstored and which are located at Town leted lines will be allowed. Centre Self Storage, Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, Ca. 94513 County 2. Your cooperation is requested in of Contra Costa, State of California, the limiting the use of italics, boldfollowing: faced type, underlining and Jose, Rivera, C693 “ALL CAPITAL LETTER” WORDS. Joey, Trench, C622 Bruce, Stamps, E1314 3. Statements must be typed or Gil. Dominguez, D768 word processed in standard upChristine, Serineo, D824 per and lower case. The goods to be sold consist of, but are A Statement that Argument is True and not limited to home and office furnishings, misc. household items, large and Correct signed by the authors must acsmall appliances, home electronics, company all arguments; a sample of this recorded media, Musical Equipment, form is available by calling the City Clerk. tools, sporting goods, toys, clothing, Pursuant to Elections Code section 9287, miscellaneous boxes and bags of un- one argument for and one argument known content, etc. Purchases must be against this measure will be selected for paid for at the time of purchases in cash distribution to voters with the sample only. All purchased items sold as is where ballot. The City Clerk will provide accept it is and must be removed at the time of rebuttal arguments in accordance with sale, Sale subject to cancellation in the Section 9285 of the Elections Code. Reevent of settlement between owners and buttal arguments shall not exceed 250 obligated party. Dated this 12th Day of words and must be filed no later than August 2016 and the 19th Day of August 5:00 P.M., August 29, 2016. For more 2016 Storagetreasures Phone: (480)397- information on filing arguments, call the 6503http://www.storagetreasures.com/ City Clerk at ( 925 ) 516-5440 The polls will be open Election Day be. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70745 tween 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., Dated: Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 2016. August 12, 2016 CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/ Margaret Wimberly MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON City Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to NOTA: Si desea obtener la versión en EsElections Code section 12111 that the fol- pañol de este aviso legal, puede solicitar lowing measures are to be voted on at the una copia de la misma llamando al Degeneral municipal election to be held in partamento de Elecciones, 925.335.7800. the City of Brentwood, County of Contra Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 70760 Costa, State of California, on Tuesday, Publish Dates: August 12, 2016. the 8th day of November, 2016: CITY OF BRENTWOOD UTILITY USERS TAX UTILITY USERS TAX. To maintain and enhance essential City services, such as fire and emergency medical response, shall an Ordinance be adopted to enact a utility users tax on telecommunications, electricity, gas, and cable television phasing in over two years (3% in 2017 and an additional 3% in 2018, for a total of 6%) to ultimately raise ongoing funding of approximately $6.1 million each year? YES

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BRENTWOOD July 26, 1:37 a.m. Police arrested a person found under the influence of a stimulant on Garin Parkway. July 26, 12:34 p.m. Officers arrested a person for trespassing against a court order and for being under the influence of a controlled substance on Cornsilk Court. July 26, 4:39 p.m. A large amount of alcohol was stolen from a business on Sand Creek Road. July 26, 5:48 p.m. Two brothers were involved in a verbal argument on Claremont Drive. One brother was arrested after brandishing a large kitchen knife at the other. July 26, 8:33 p.m. A patrol arrested a person determined to be under the influence of a stimulant and in possession of paraphernalia on McClarren Road. July 27, 2:25 p.m. Police arrested a person for violation of a restraining order and possession of paraphernalia on Cornsilk Court. July 27, 3:33 p.m. A person was arrested for being under the influence of a stimulant on Brentwood Boulevard. July 27, 3:34 p.m. Two people were arrested on Midway. One was found in possession of heroin and in violation of felony probation. The other was found in possession of a controlled substance for sale, unlawful paraphernalia and in violation of probation. July 27, 4:56 p.m. A person was arrested for attempting to cash a forged check at a bank on Second Street. July 28, 9:53 a.m. A patrol stopped a vehicle for code violations on Balfour Road. The driver was found to be driving under the influence of a stimulant and arrested. July 28, 8:05 p.m. Approximately $2,175 worth of underwear was stolen on Sand Creek Road. July 29, 6:35 p.m. Police arrested a person determined to be DUI at a two-vehicle collision on Lone Tree Way.

July 29, 10:51 p.m. A patrol arrested people found to be in possession of stolen property on Covelite Way. July 30, 5:14 a.m. A person became combative with officers while under the influence of a hallucinogen on Shady Willow Lane. The person was subsequently arrested. July 30, 7:50 a.m. Police arrested a person for possession of other people’s identifying information on Broderick Drive. July 31, 8:26 p.m. Police intervened in a verbal argument on Myrtle Beach Drive. July 31, 8:36 p.m. A person was punched during a road rage incident on Sand Creek Road. Aug. 1, 11:05 a.m. On Emma Rose Boulevard, a person’s information was fraudulently used to obtain credit cards and purchase items at multiple businesses. Aug. 1, 4:46 p.m. Approximately $1,309 worth of speakers and other electronics were stolen on Lone Tree Way. Aug. 2, 8:11 p.m. A person pepper sprayed and punched another person while stealing body care products on Sand Creek Road.

OAKLEY July 30, 3:30 a.m. Police investigated a domestic disturbance on the 30 block of Grand Canyon Circle. July 30, 4:41 p.m. A patrol looked into a suspicious circumstance on the 3900 block of Clearwood Way. July 30, 9:00 p.m. Officers investigated a battery incident on Main Street at Wilbur Avenue. July 31, 1:13 a.m. A patrol conducted a suspicious-vehicle stop on the 100 block of Monet Drive. July 31, 4:17 a.m. Police investigated terrorist threats on the 1700 block of Cedar Court. July 31, 7:33 p.m. Officers contacted people for trespassing on the 4500 block of La Casa Court. Aug. 1, 9:14 a.m. Police contacted people for disturbing the peace on the 100 block of Century Way. Aug. 1, 12:14 p.m. A patrol investigated a

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