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Pickleball discussion causes a racket Brentwood looks to move courts away from neighborhood

The City Council voted to close down the pickleball courts at Creekside Park and establish new courts further away from residents’ homes.

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Following a 5-0 vote from the Brentwood City Council to close down the pickleball courts at Creekside Park in favor of new ones farther away from homes, local pickleball players have taken to social media to express their frustrations. “The City of Brentwood invested a substantial amount of taxpayer money in these courts — approximately $408,000,” player Kelly Reddell wrote on NextDoor. “Now, after that significant investment, we are being asked to accept the reality of them tearing the courts out because of noise and other complaints. Complaints in many cases that

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have nothing to do with the pickleball community.” Reddell’s post asks other residents to write to the council and ask them to reconsider the decision made at the Sept. 21 meeting that closed the courts effective immedi-

ately, calling it “responsible stewardship” to keep the courts open. During the meeting, the council said that the courts would be restriped so they can continue to see use as basketball courts due to the rarity of noise complaints associated with that sport.

“The original $408,000 investment is real, and no one takes it lightly,” Mayor Susannah Meyer said via email in response to Reddell’s post. “But that money is spent whether the courts stay or go. Responsible stewardship means weighing the cost from here, including continued significant enforcement demands on staff time and the City’s ongoing exposure, against the alternatives. That is why the Council set aside $1.7 million for a CIP pickle ball project evaluation and directed staff to provide temporary courts in the interim. Pickleball will continue to have a home in Brentwood. “ The council’s decision also included provisions to establish temporary courts in the back parking lot of Sunset Park Athletic Complex until a more permanent place can be found to accommodate courts. While no specific date was given for when the temposee Pickleball page 19

No human cases of West Oakley OKs light Nile in Contra Costa County industrial rezone on Bridgehead despite national surge Panel also holds West Nile virus – a virus most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito – is on the rise nationally, with spread of the disease at some of the highest levels seen in decades, according to federal health officials. However, county officials have noted that, in spite of this, there have been no human-borne cases in Contra Costa County. “Contra Costa Health (CCH) is monitoring West Nile virus activity in the county and across California. At this time, there has not been a confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Contra Costa this year,” officials from the organization said. “West Nile virus activity can vary

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Health officials caution that those who spend more time outdoors during the warmer season are at a higher risk of being bitten by mosquitos and potentially contracting the virus. from year to year, with most cases occurring during the late summer and fall. Current local activity is consistent with seasonal trends, but we

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A man and his mule pass through Brentwood on trek to San Diego By Art Ray

Bay News Video A man and his mule made a stop in Brentwood last week on their trip to San Diego. Known simply as “Mule,” the longtime traveler was making his way through East County with Rosie, his 24-year-old mule, as the pair continued south toward San Diego for the winter. The two were spotted last Thursday, Sept. 17, traveling from Antioch toward Brentwood, part of a lifestyle Mule said he has followed for more than four decades. “I go anywhere in any four directions I want to go,” Mule said. “I live a nomadic life. We travel under our own power and our own speed. We walk, we don’t sit, we don’t drive cars. We live outside. We don’t live inside buildings.” Mule is particular about how he describes that lifestyle. He does not consider what he and Rosie do to be camping because they rarely stay in one location for more than a day. “We don’t camp,” he said. “We only stop for the night and rest for a period of less than 24 hours. We don’t camp, we tour. We’re touring. We’re trekkers.” Mule said he bought his first mule in Spokane, Wash. 43 years ago and has been traveling ever since. Why did he choose to spend his life on the road? Mule said the answer is simple. “It’s a natural thing for me to be doing that,” he said. “It’s just a natural way people live. Some people live like this. Most people live inside houses, stay in one place, but there’s a certain proportion of people that don’t enjoy that and they just trek. They just want it. And that’s what we do.”

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“Mule” (right) and his mule Rosie in Brentwood. Mule added that the journey itself matters more for him than going to and stopping in any particular destination. “People ask me what’s the best place I’ve ever been at, my favorite place,” he said. “And my favorite place is walking in front of this mule. As long as I’m walking down the road in front of this mule, I’m fine.” Rosie is with him around the clock. “When I go to sleep at night, I tie her up,” Mule said. “She’s not very far away. She might be 30, 40, 50 feet away at the most. We’re together 24 hours a day.” At 24 years old, Rosie still has plenty of miles ahead

of her, he said. One of his previous mules lived till it was 41 and remained active until about age 35. “This mule’s got some years left on her,” Mule said of Rosie. The pair had spent the previous night in a vacant lot in Pittsburg before making the roughly nine-mile trip east toward Brentwood. Along the way, Mule said that people who recognize him from his Facebook page, “3 Mules,” will sometimes stop to help. “We’re just walking down the road and people will say, ‘We follow your page,’” he said. “They follow our page and they recognize us and they’ll give us a donation. We never ask for money. People just give it to us.” During his stop, he made a quick stop at Black Bear Diner, who provided Mule with food before he continued his trip. An unidentified restaurant representative said employees occasionally help people passing through who need food, a place to charge a phone or somewhere to rest. “In his case, he brought it to our attention what he was doing and we just thought it was a good idea to go on with it and try to get him some food,” the representative said. “Especially if he’s going across the entire state, he needs a little something to keep him going.” Mule said he does not solicit donations online and has no plans to monetize his travels. After stopping in Brentwood, Mule and Rosie are continuing south toward San Diego. And despite the occasional introduction of “Mr. Mule,” he is clear what he prefers to be called while on his trek. “Mule,” he said. “Just plain Mule. That’s my name.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Local residents congregated around Civic Center Plaza in downtown Oakley to enjoy the 14th annual Heart of Oakley festival on Sep. 19. The celebration of Oakley’s talents and entrepreneurship in front of an estimated 5,500 people – 300 more than last year, according to Assistant City Manager Danielle Navarro – featured entertainment, including:

• Bay Area band Fast Times and Oakley dance studio Step 2 This. • Many vendors selling homemade goods, including Broken Robot Boutique, Cozy Cazuelitas, and Think Big Act Bigger. • Local politicians, including Sen. Christopher Cabaldon and Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson. • Nonprofits, such as the East Contra Costa Historical Society and the Friends of the Oakley Library • Religious groups, such as St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. • Utility providers, such as Ironhouse Sanitary District and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network were among the groups that set up booths to promote their causes. For the kids, there were games, including a shooting gallery and cornhole, and a rideable train. Mayor Hugh Henderson considered this year’s Heart of Oakley a success. “I think it was an excellent family-friendly event,” Henderson said. “I thought we had 5 (thousand) or 6,000 people there, the weather

cooperated. It was just was a fun event. There was a little bit of something for everyone to do, and everybody I talked to at the event seemed to be having a really good time.”

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“It was such a beautiful evening to come together as a community. Rest peacefully boys” - Instagram user @ blessingokere_

“If someone pays the rent for the space it’s nobody’s business what their business in it is….” - Instagram user @tqqkers_

“My condolences to the families” - Marisol Johnson via Facebook “PUT MORE STREET LIGHTS. THIS ISNT THE FIRST TIME AND YOU WILL CONTUINE TO MOURN YOUNG LIVES. shame on the citys” - Instagram user @ selfxplanatory1 Liberty High community honors students killed in car crash with candlelight vigil Published in the August 14 edition of The Press “The class and respect shown by other schools in our community and even further out (@ loganwaterpolo ) has been so

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Brentwood approves up to four tattoo studios downtown First published in the Sept. 11 edition of The Press “I don’t understand the hesitation. If city council is following a uniform process for how they rule on these items then that’s understandable. However, that doesn’t seem to be

“I have no issue with tattoo parlors, but think we need a larger variety of businesses in town. We already have enough tattoo places.” - Desty Shoemaker via Facebook “Downtown Brentwood is tired. Time for something new. Nothing but bars, played out restaurants, and zero entertainment for teens. Seriously, ya’ll!!! Please figure it out.” - Phillip Halley via Facebook

and continue onwards for both roads like an interstate connector it might mitigate the traffic congestion that occurs majorly during peak traffic hours.” - Woo Jonathan via Facebook “Really, Now you want our feedback! How much is this study going to cost the tax payers ? The county was told when the New Vasco road was redirected, it wouldn’t work and needed more lanes(2 in each direction) and in addition to a new center divide..Hopefully CCC will read the comments….At this rate , by the time it gets figured out California High Speed Rail will be completed…” - Chris Heinl via Facebook

County wants your feedback on Vasco Road improvements First published in the Sept. 11 edition of The Press

“It seems not to matter what the public thinks, or wants. We have been asking for A concrete divider for the last 25 years!” - Instagram user @ marybethappenzeller

“If you get rid of the Camino Diablo stop light, and rework Camino Diablo’s road to be highway connectors to Vasco

“The people have been crying out for ages. CLOSE DOWN VASCO ROAD!” - Instagram user @janmharms

Letter to the Editor Veteran has concerns regarding Tammy Zickuhr running for City Council

Editor: I am an 84-year-old veteran, and resident of Brentwood since 1978. Tammy Zickuhr should not be elected to the City Council. I have at least three reasons for my concerns. First, Tammy is a self-described former drug user. In her self-written article in 110 Magazine, February 2020, she admits to being a meth user, and

being “inside of a prison”. Second, in 2020, Tammy deceived me in a business deal resulting in a lawsuit that I won. I was awarded a monetary judgment against Tammy in 2020. (DOC-2020-0203228 CC County Superior Court). That judgment has never been paid. After six years, she still owes me the money. Three, Tammy’s website tells us nothing about her past. Apparently, she has no education in public service, and no experience in working in any government job. Also, there is

no mention of her record as a small businessperson in Brentwood. On her website, Tammy uses words like “integrity, accountability, transparency and fiscal responsibility”. She has not lived up to these qualities. I feel this information should be available to the residents of Brentwood as they consider who they should vote for in the upcoming Brentwood City Council elections. Michael Parker Brentwood This is a paid political message

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Friday, September 25 Boots & BBQ Festival

The festival at Waldie Plaza, W. 2nd Street in Rivertown features live music, local barbecue cookoff, Rotary of the Delta cornhole tournament, line dancing, a kid zone, local restaurants and artisan vendors, barbecue food trucks and a beer and wine garden from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. For details, visit http://www.celebrateantioch.org.

Italian Catholic Federation Annual ICF Fiesta Car Show and Pasta Feed

The Italian Catholic Federation hosts its annual ICF Fiesta Car Show and Pasta Feed at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church from 4-8 p.m. in the church parking lot, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. This event is a fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the ICF Branch 432 college scholarships. Make checks payable to ICF Branch 432 and send to Lynn Marie Picinich at 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood 94513.For details, email Nita Ohlhauser at ohlhausernita@gmail.com or call 925-667-5287.

Saturday, September 26 Brentwood Neighborhood Clean-up

Brentwood residents who have an active garbage account are invited to participate in free neighborhood clean-up events. Residents can bring up to 2 cubic yards (1 pickup truck load or a small utility trailer load) of unwanted household items including general yard waste, appliances, furniture, mattresses, metal, computers, TVs and other electronic waste, free of charge, to the Brentwood Transfer Station at 2300 Elkins Way. Residents must register online to attend the clean-up events. Have your City of Brentwood Utility Billing Account number handy. Register at brentwoodca.gov/cleanup.

American Legion Auxiliary Casino Night

The American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a casino night fundraiser at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. from 6-10 p.m. The evening will feature food, drinks music, dancing and raffles. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $100. All proceeds benefit the American Legion Auxiliary. For details, call 925-584-6712 or email princessdeee@comcast.net.

Art Guild of the Delta annual Banner Up! Auction Event

The City of Brentwood and the Downtown Brentwood Coalition present the Art Guild of the Delta’s annual Banner Up! auction event at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free. Every banner purchased supports the artist who created it and Harvest Time. For details, visit http://www.artguildofthedelta. org, email artguildofthedelta1@gmail.com or call Rosalinda Grejsen 925-698-2077.

Stroll For Gold Fun Run and Walk

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Fundraiser at Nick The Greek

Join the church for a fundraiser at Nick The Greek from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, 5601 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood. Enjoy your favorite Greek food while supporting their mission to serve local families, with 15% of qualifying orders will be donated to St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church. If you are ordering online or from the app, use promo code FORCE4GOOD. For details, visit https://www.nickthegreek.com/locations/.

Tuesday, September 29 An Evening of Wine, Knowledge and Conversation

The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association is hosting an evening of winegrape growers, winemakers, winery owners, home winemakers and wine industry professionals for an informative Q&A panel from 5:30-8 p.m. at Serendipity Cellars, 1600 Chestnut St., in Brentwood. Guests include Andrea Anderson, owner of Beer & Wine Services; Bryan Lucay, winemaker and co-founder of Serendipity Cellars; Dennis Mobley, winemaker at Vino Olivo; Frank Favalora, owner and winemaker at Favalora Vineyards Winery; Tom Bloomfield, local farmer and John Conrad Viano, farmer and winemaker at Viano Vineyards. For more information, contact Serendipity Cellars at (925) 506-0977.

On the Horizon Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3 Friends of the Oakley Library Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Oakley Library are hosting a used book sale from 5-9 p.m. in the Oakley City Council chambers, 3231 Main St. Gently used books for all ages are priced 50 cents to $2. New this year, Friends members will get early entry on Friday at 4:30 p.m.. If you’re not a member yet, visit the website to join before the sale, or scan the QR code at the sale to unlock early entry the same day. Your purchase helps the Friends provide funds for library programs. For details, visit www. oakleylibrary.org.

Monday, October 5 Brentwood City Council Candidates Forum

The forum, which includes candidates from Districts 2 and 4, starts at the Delta Theatre, 641 First St., at 6 p.m. with a meet-and-greet. The forum, presented by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and The Press, starts at 6:30. Submit questions by Oct. 1 to editor@brentwoodpress.

com with Candidate Forum in the subject line. The General Election is Nov. 3.

Saturday, October 10 Craft & Vendor Fair in Brentwood

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., a day of shopping, local vendors, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and great finds for the family await at the fiar where you can support local crafters and small businesses, shop unique handmade products, and enter our Disney Raffle for a chance to win 2 Disneyland tickets.

Bethel Island Health & Safety Fair

More than 30 service providers and agencies will be at Scout Hall & Community Park at 3090 Ranch Lane from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., offering healthcare information, caregiver support, veterans services, mental health services, Medicare/Medi-Cal, safety information, social services, senior services, wellness information, health screenings (which ones are to be determined) and refreshments and a free raffle. For more information, contact Mark Whitlock at 925-351-3759.

Second Annual Whiskey, Wine & Family BBQ

This is the second annual St. Anne’s Women’s Fellowship BBQ at De Luna Ranch at 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Tickets are $70. The gathering is an expanded the experience this year to include wine and whiskey tastings. This event includes food, music, line dancing, and fun designed for the younger members in the crowd. Special pricing for kids under 16, for families and special meals for those under 5. There is a special kid zone, games, dancing, and even hot dogs You can also win wine valued at $25-$100. For details, visit www.womens-fellowship.com.

Saturday, October 17 Freedom High School Car Show Fundraiser

This family-friendly day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley, brings together car enthusiasts, local vendors, and residents to celebrate school spirit while raising money for safe and sober grad nights, student scholarships, and individual class activities. Admission is free. Judged awards are for Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, People’s Choice, and Builders Choice. Those interested in registering a vehicle for the show or becoming an event vendor can sign up directly at fhsparentsclub.org. Entry is $30. For details, email info@ fhsparentsclub.org or visit fhsparentsclub.org.

Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce Lobster Boil This fundraiser is from 5:30-9:30 at the Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. Presale tickets are $110, a table of 8 is $1,000. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For details, visit https://discoverybaychamber.org/events/#!event/2026/10/17/ discovery-bay-chamber-lobster-boil.

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From 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 6641 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood. Families can climb aboard and explore construction equipment, utility trucks, emergency vehicles and other rigs while meeting the professionals who operate them. Families can also enjoy educational demonstrations, interactive exhibits, games, a Kid Zone, face painting, a photo booth and other special experiences. Kids can also learn about careers in public works, construction, transportation, utilities and emergency services. Costumes are encouraged, and free pancakes will be served to little ticketholders, with additional breakfast and lunch items available for purchase. Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Brentwood’s scholarships for local students, community service projects and Rotary International’s ongoing work to eradicate polio worldwide. Attendees are also encouraged to bring used household batteries for recycling at the Rotary Recycling Table as part of the club’s environmental initiative. Tickets are $10 per person or $40 for a family of five, plus ticketing service fees and available in advance through Eventbrite. For details, contact Amy Tilley at rotarydigsandrigs@gmail.com or call 760-473-1231.

Saturday, October 24 Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Fundraising Tournament

This fundraiser at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave., is for the Oakley Royals 12U Lewis Team get to Cooperstown, N.Y. for a tournament. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner, and the tournament starting at 6. Tickets are $80 and include pasta, salad and bread, one drink ticket and tournament play. Must be 21 or older to play. For details, call Tracy Lamacchia at 925-822-7023 or email tlnarez@hotmail.com

Ongoing Events St. Anthony’s Church Food Distribution

Oakley Senior Center food distribution has moved out of their previous location. For the foreseeable future, they will be operating out of St. Anthony’s Church at 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own bags/containers. For more information, call 925-783-0818.

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La Gran Fiesta celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in downtown Brentwood La Gran Fiesta returned to downtown Brentwood for its fifth year last Sunday, and once again brought residents and visitors together for a community celebration centered on Hispanic culture, music and tradition. Hosted by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, the family-friendly celebration filled Brentwood City Park and the surrounding downtown streets with vendors, food and entertainment throughout the day. Crowds visited booths and vendors taking part in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Oak Street also was filled with classic cars, muscle cars, lowriders and other vehicles as spectators lined the street to get a closer look at the cars and talk with their owners. Music and dancing remained a major part of the celebration throughout the evening. Banda La Iniciativa helped close out the celebration with a lively performance that quickly brought people to the dance floor. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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M Ceremony at Trilogy honors National POW/ MIA Recognition Day The Trilogy at the Vineyards Veterans Association (TVVA) held a solemn flag ceremony on Sept. 18 to observe National POW/ MIA Recognition Day. The event at the community flagpole outside Club Los Meganos brought together local veterans and residents to remember and honor the profound sacrifices of the nation’s prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. The ceremony was attended by Trilogy residents who gathered to “stand the watch” in solidarity. The TVVA was particularly honored to welcome Buck Carmichael from the Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office attending on behalf of the Contra Costa County Supervisor’s office. His presence underscored the vital partnership be-

ayor Susannah Meyer (left), visited Pioneer Elementary on Sept. 17 to talk with first- through fifth graders about leadership and making a difference. She was invited to participate in Teach a Girl to Lead, a national initiative from Rutgers University that puts women leaders in the spotlight so kids can see what’s possible and picture themselves leading, too. Her message: girls should see themselves as leaders, and every student has the ability to lead. Students in first-through third grades enjoyed a reading of Vote for Our Future before putting the mayor in the hot seat with some questions, including her favorite doughnut and go-to ice cream flavors. Fourth- and fifth graders got a peek at what’s happening around Brentwood through highlights from the 2026 State of the City presentation. The story doesn’t end there, however. After the reading, the book was donated to Pioneer’s school library.

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Deer Valley recently dedicated its history section to the memory of Captain Michael Sagehorn, who passed away last year. He taught at Deer Valley for over 20 years, and this gesture memorializes his service to the community and the country.

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Through the last nine years, Liberty football has used the annual Bell Game as a chance to not only claim local dominance between themselves and Freedom, but as a chance to get the depth players in the game to prepare the entire roster for the playoffs. With the 29th edition of the Bell Game opening league play Friday night in Brentwood, and with the game falling on Homecoming weekend at Liberty, the Lions have plenty to prove and play for Friday night against Freedom. “The message (this week) is to put a complete game together,” Liberty head football coach Mike Clark said following Tuesday’s practice. “All three phases working together and really kind of hitting collectively. Everything’s been choppy – defense plays well, but the offense struggles. Offense plays well, then the defense might be struggling a bit. We’re picking each other up, but we also want to, as best we can, stay out of those situations.” “(Fixing the slow offensive starts) has been a focus this week. We’re taking those next steps as a group, and I’m confident these guys are putting in the work to do it.” Liberty enters Friday night’s game fresh off of their 32-28 loss at Amador Valley last week in Pleasanton, dropping the Lions to 2-2, their second-worst record entering a Bell Game during the win streak, according to MaxPreps.

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Liberty senior quarterback Leysen Rodrigues throws a pass during the Lions’ game against the Amador Valley Dons last Friday in Pleasanton. Liberty’s offense started slowly for the third time in four games, while the defense struggled for the second time this season. Amador Valley, scoreless through their first two games before last Friday, scored with ease. As aggressive and as highly touted as the Lions’ defense has been through the first half of the season, the Lions have allowed 30 or more points in both losses this season. Liberty senior wide receiver Jordan Page said the loss hit the team hard. “That loss probably was not the best feeling,” Page said. “I think it hit hard on a lot of the kids on the team, but I don’t think something like that will happen again. We’ll come out stronger in the first half rather

than trying to fire back in the second half.” Since 2017, the Lions have owned the rivalry. Specifically through the last five games against the Falcons entering Friday night, Liberty has defeated Freedom by an average of 40.2 points, according to MaxPreps, including last year’s record 63-0 win in Oakley . That was the largest point total by any team in the series, largest win margin by either team in the series, and Liberty’s largest scoring output since they scored 72 on Deer Valley in 2022. The Lions averaged 49.2 points per game through the last five Bell Games, while Freedom has averaged just nine points per game.

However, Liberty faces a different, confident Falcons team Friday night, something this generation of Liberty players has yet to face. “It’s different because they’re probably feeling like they’re going to win because they’re 4-0 and we just came off of a loss,” Page said. “I feel like this week of practice has been probably one of our best weeks of practice we’ve had, and I think it’ll come off a lot better on Friday.” The Falcons enter Friday night’s game 4-0 for the first time since 2017. However, their four wins have come against Le Grand, Fremont-Oakland, Ygnacio Valley, and Castro Valley -- four teams with a combined 3-12 this season so far. For comparison, the Lions’ first four opponents (California, Monte Vista, El Cerrito, and Amador Valley) are a combined 10-5 entering Week 5, and all were North Coast Section playoff teams last year, with El Cerrito winning the NCS Division 3 and CIF 4A State championships. None of Freedom’s opponents were playoff teams a year ago. However, none of that matters to Liberty or Clark. “The standard is the standard in terms of that we don’t judge the opponent,” Clark said. “We want to play our style of football. But the message, also, is that the past has no bearing on Friday night. It’s all about how we prepare leading up to Friday night and then going out and playing.”

Heritage football ‘ready for the challenge’ First league game is against Antioch by Raymond Beasley V Correspondent

Before they hit the turf for Tuesday’s practice, Heritage football players watched film on their upcoming opponent Antioch High. Head coach Nick Wisely said what jumped out to him about them wasn’t hard to see. “Their size is definitely [what stands out],” Wisely said. “They’re big up front…and it’s a challenge [for other teams] every single week going against them because they know what they’re doing, They got size and they got good kids over there.” Antioch has eight team captains this season. Four of them play on the offensive line. In last week’s 54-14 win over Bear Creek, their offensive line helped Antioch’s offense control the game to get the victory. Panthers quarterback Joshua Mason threw for 161 yards and three touchdowns through the air, while running back Javi Quintero Padilla ran for 93 yards, averaged 10 yards a carry and finished with two touchdowns, according to MaxPreps. “[Their offensive line] is a big challenge for us, defensively for sure,” Wisely said. “Our kids are ready for it

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though. They’re ready for the challenge. They’ve been putting in the work.” Patriots senior offensive lineman and team captain Jaxon Gabourel said his unit is on the same level with Antioch. Through the first four games, Heritage gained 642 yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Each statistic is above high

school football’s national average, according to MaxPreps. “We’ve always faced offensive lines bigger than ours, and we still manage to keep on pushing because we’re smarter than most teams,” Gabourel said. “I thank my teammates for how resilient they’ve been and how good they’ve been [throughout the season].” Gabourel said for his unit to sway the difference in Friday’s matchup, his offensive line mentally can’t give in. “[We have to] never give up because Antioch has a big defensive line and they’re tough. So we have to be tougher and smarter than them [to win],” Gabourel said. After beating Jesse M. Bethel last Friday night, Gabourel said he could transfer what he learned in the win to Friday night against Antioch. “Some things I’ve learned from last week is to always keep my head up, always keep my feet moving during tough stretches,” Gabourel said. Wisely said their upcoming match-up with Antioch will be a challenge. But with the right approach, he knows his team can withstand any barrier the season may present. “We will always coach the kids to get the best out of yourselves every single time,” Wisely said. “Never be satisfied with just the win, or making one play. Be satisfied with doing the little things correctly. Today we got back to the basics, did the little things correctly and found ways to be better.” Heritage travels to Antioch for Friday’s Bay Valley Athletic League game at 7 p.m.

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Victory after Heritage girls flag football sets sights on Liberty and beyond Their opponents after Liberty (Freedom, Deer Valley, Emerald, Pittsburg, Antioch at home) are a combined 17-31 leading into Wednesday night’s games, according to MaxPreps. However, even with the potential of having an opportunity to win a league title, Jeffrey says that the team isn’t just looking at Monday night’s game at Liberty, despite its magnitude, but also past it. “It would be huge and really special,” said Jeffrey, who’s been a coach with this program since the team’s debut in 2023. “But we try to keep pretty grounded. (Liberty) is just one step along the way. Yes, it’s the biggest step when it comes to the BVAL, but we’re looking further on. We want to keep going and want to keep playing at a high level. … we can play big games, win big games, then it’s on to the next one and we’re moving on.” The Lady Lions (13-1, 4-1 BVAL) have won nine in a row since the loss at Heritage, winning five of the games by shutout and allowing double-digit scoring just once. They defeated Freedom 22-6 Wednesday night in Brentwood for their 13th win of the season. “Liberty’s playing great, and they won’t be the same Liberty we saw Week 1,” Jeffrey said.

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Coming off of their 20-0 loss to undefeated Las Lomas Monday night in Brentwood, Heritage’s girls flag football team was looking to get themselves back on track. Wednesday night’s game at Antioch, the first of a back-to-back against the Panthers and Dublin Gaels on Thursday, may have been what the doctor ordered. After Monday’s loss, Heritage is having fun again. Heritage defeated Antioch 46-7, bouncing back strong from their loss on Monday night, while winning their fourth game of the last five. However, the win wasn’t the only thing that head coach Jason Jeffrey was looking for from the team. “(We were) refocused, and they were out and ready to play,” Jeffrey said. “My job’s always to keep reminding them not to play at the level of our opponents. … We’re just sharpening our tools, and when you start having fun, everything’s open, people are catching balls. To have a game like Antioch where we can have fun, really just attack and (play) fast, get (the depth) in and just get reps and everybody’s getting reps and having success. We’re building a team, not just a starting group on both sides.”

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Heritage’s Jaycelin Smith stretches out for the end zone during the Patriots’ girls flag football game at Antioch Wednesday night. Wednesday’s rebound game and Thursday’s game at 3-8 Dublin (as of Wednesday night) are seen as warm- ups leading into one of Heritage’s biggest games in their young program history: at Liberty with a chance at putting a hand on the Bay Valley Athletic League title with a win. Heritage

took the first step to that in late August, defeating the three-time defending BVAL champs 19-12 at home. A win would give Heritage their first series sweep against the Lady Lions and put them in control of their own destiny of winning the league title with five league games remaining afterward.

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Zoning code work session Oakley’s zoning code was adopted in 1999, upon the city’s incorporation. And though it has been amended several times since then, it has not received a full technical review. City staff has partnered with Gibbons and Associate Planner Nikki Zanchetta of Mintier Harnish to perform such a review, which began in May of this year and is expected to be completed and brought before the council for approval next summer. On the day of the meeting, Gibbons and Zanchetta concluded a month of interviews with local business owners, city staff members, and developers – what they called “stakeholders” – to gauge the needs of the local community. They will also hold public review sessions from April to June of next year that will be open to the general public rather than a smaller sample of experts. The zoning code update aims to reorganize the code for “usability, clarity, and consistency,” while also keeping it consistent with city policies and state laws. Land-use regulations will also be updated “to reflect evolving economic trends,” meaning that some older land uses will be phased out and new ones will be added. One of the improvements that council members such as Williams were most excited about was the addition of an easy-to-read table of land uses, which many cities have but Oakley currently does not. Other planned improvements include clarification of permits and streamlined administrative procedures, including those around appeals, public hearings, amendments, and nonconforming uses. “I’m super excited about this,” Williams said about the new zoning code. “Probably the question I get asked the most is ‘what can I do here, what can I use this for.’ We had two examples here today [with the Bridgehead properties] where someone entered a lease and didn’t know what they could and couldn’t do with it.” Shaw suggested that indoor youth recreation and food trucks be added to the list of potential land uses, as well as live music venues, while Fuller stressed the importance of disability accommodations in zoning. The council as a whole was strongly supportive of using the zoning code review to find ways to bring living-wage jobs into Oakley, which would cut down on the need for residents to commute to work. This point was especially important, Meadows said, since parts of BART may not exist next year if a regional transit measure is not passed in November. Zoning code ease of use was also an important feature in councilmembers’ eyes, as was striking a balance between the aforementioned jobs and Oakley’s smalltown feel and agricultural heritage. Meadows noted that they would need outside partners to help preserve the latter by, for example, building a winery in the city that would buy local grapes, which he said were often difficult to sell due to low demand.

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It’s a better party with sangria As we head into fall and the holiday season, sangria is the crowd-pleaser every host should have in their back pocket. I always assumed it was a Spanish invention — turns out its roots go back to the Romans and Greeks. Roman legionaries received a daily wine ration, but that Uncorked: wine wasn’t always History by great. Soldiers would the Glass doctor it with spices and fruit juice to make it more palatable — and unknowingly created the blueprint for what we drink today. Modern sangria Frank Maiuri has come a long way Contributor since then. It has earned its own European Union protected designation of origin since 2010: only wine from Spain or Portugal can be labeled ‘Sangria’ while similar drinks made elsewhere must say ‘Sangria-style.’ It didn’t catch on in the U.S. until the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, where Spain’s pavilion served it to fairgoers. It was a hit, and sangria has been a staple here ever since. The recipe is simple and endlessly adaptable: wine, fruit juice, fruit slices, a

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on October 20, 2026, and hold a public hearing to consider: A zoning text amendment (RZ 25002) which would amend Planned Development 17 (Chapter 17.467 of the Brentwood Municipal Code) to reinstate Subarea “M,” which was inadvertently omitted during a separate zoning text amendment approved in 2016. RZ 25-002 would reinstate conditionally permitted uses and development standards for Religious Facilities under the geographic area labeled as “Church” under the PD17 Map (BMC Section 17.467.003), located at 50 Birch Street (APN 013143-013). On March 10, 2009, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Neighborhood Church expansion project. The project included “…amendment to the General Plan and Municipal Code to change the land use and zoning designations to allow for the proposed church facility expansion project…,” and the zoning designation changes were adopted as the inclusion of Subarea “M” to Planned Development 17. Subsequently those changes were inadvertently omitted during an unrelated zoning code update for PD-17. This current zoning text amendment would reinstate the previous development standards and conditionally permitted uses that were covered by the original MND. The proposed zoning text amendment is also exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment would result in a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment would not approve a development project or authorize physical development. Any subsequent development proposal within Subarea “M” would remain subject to all applicable entitlement requirements and environmental review. The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council, which will take final action. Applicant: City of Brentwood HOW TO VIEW AND PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the Planning Commission meeting using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/planningmeetingonline or Zoom Webinar ID: 87350296630 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099 or (833) 548- 0276. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 3. E-MAIL a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Planning Commission via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY: a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca. gov The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system

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of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $493,241.74 The purported property address is: 800 F ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 066-203-0121 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1053572-SH. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1053572-SH to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-26-1053572-SH and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www. qualityloan.com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective PostSale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee dis-

claims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 866-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-26-1053572-SH IDSPub #0316941 9/18/2026 9/25/2026 10/2/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97522 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 2026.

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1053573-SH. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-261053573-SH to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-26-1053573-SH and call (866) 6457711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective OwnerOccupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 866-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-26-1053573-SH IDSPub #0316996 9/18/2026 9/25/2026 10/2/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97523 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 2026.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005007 The name of the business(es): Y3 Consulting Located at: 2556 Camel Back Rd. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Royal Young. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/16/2026. Signature of registrant: Royal Young, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2026 by V. Maldonado Deputy Clerk Expires 9/16/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97591 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004456 The name of the business(es): BORICANA SIP AND TASTE Located at: 2550 Somersville Rd Suite 56 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Boricana Sip And Taste LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Monica Jolivette, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/17/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97610 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004870 The name of the business(es): CERNA BOOKS Located at: 5204 Blue Sky Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Neraida Cerna. 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: Neraida Cerna, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/10/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97545 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2026. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-26-1053572-SH Order No.: 2816951CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/27/2022. 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, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, 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): RB INVESTMENTS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Recorded: 5/4/2022 as Instrument No. 20220077729 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/14/2026 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-26-1053573-SH Order No.: 2816953CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2021. 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, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, 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): RB INVESTMENTS LLC, A/AN CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Recorded: 5/27/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0157418 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/14/2026 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $400,751.88 The purported property address is: 106 CAMPBELL AVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 067-328-005-3 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004096 The name of the business(es): Delta Marine & Auto Detailing Located at: 4199 Willow Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lance Marlan Amato. 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: Lance Marlan Amato, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/29/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97517 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004434 The name of the business(es): Thurman Classic Collection Located at: 8328 Brookhaven Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505-9433, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony John Thurman. 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: Anthony Thurman, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/17/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97516 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004615 The name of the business(es): CASA SOL Y LUNA Located at: 3870 Balfour Rd Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Brenda Manalac 2. Lourdes Luna This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Manalac, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 27, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/26/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97528 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026.

INVITATION TO BID - UPCOMING PROJECTS 2026 BYRON-BRENTWOOD-KNIGHTSEN UNION CEMETERY DISTRICT WEBSITE LINK: https://bbkucdupgradeproject.com/ Mandatory Job Walk/Meeting Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 11545 Brentwood, Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513 RSVP: Required, Pre-Registration Mandatory - Agenda will be provided prior to the job walk. Form for RSVP Dear Prospective Bidders, BBKUCD is pleased to invite qualified contractors to submit bids for our upcoming projects. All interested companies must attend the mandatory bid meeting/walk scheduled for Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. A full large-format set of project drawings will be made available at the meeting for review only. In addition, a temporary project website and dedicated email address will be provided for submitting bids and for all project-related communication. Contractors are not permitted to visit the project site unless a site visit has been pre-scheduled and approved in advance. Please download all plans you need for bid submission. Bid Opening will be at 11545 Brentwood Boulevard Brentwood, CA starting at 10am PDT. Please review the list below. Bid Submittal Requirements All companies intending to submit a bid must include the following: 1. Current Contractor’s License - For Trade Please provide a copy of your valid and applicable license. 2. Proof of Insurance A current certificate of insurance must be submitted with your bid. 3. Bond Requirement If your company is selected, a project bonds will be required prior to award. 4. Updated Insurance Naming the District Upon acceptance of your bid, an updated insurance certificate listing Brentwood Byron Knightsen Union Cemetery District as an additionally insured entity must be provided. We look forward to your participation in this project and appreciate your interest in working with the district. ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED AT JOB WALK/MEETING. Thank you for your time, consideration, and professionalism. BBK Union Cemetery District 11545 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood CA, 94513 PROJECT MANAGER PRIMO FACCHINI

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004663 The name of the business(es): LA CHICANA MEAT MARKET Located at: 2445 Willow Pass Rd In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ABO LAITH FOOD RETAIL INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Qassem M Ali, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/30/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97525 Publish dates: Sep- The upcoming projects are as follows: 1. New single story stick frame office buildtember 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. ing on a slab and other associated work 2. Veteran’s Memorial Structure and asFICTITIOUS BUSINESS sociated work NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004701 The name of the 3. New front main gate entrance and asbusiness(es): Pulse & Frame Located at: sociated work 530 Petunia Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, 4. New irrigation throughout the cemetery is hereby registered by the following from new main line valves installed by owner(s): Armando R. Martinez. This busi- others at locations needed ness is conducted by: An Individual. The Note: All jobs are under separate permits registrant commenced to transact busi- Bid Instructions ness under the fictitious business name Bid envelopes must have the company or names listed above on 8/30/2026. Sig- name and what project bid is for on the nature of registrant: Armando Martinez, front of the envelope. Individual. This statement was filed with Separate envelope per job. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Note: All bids will be date and time stamped. on: September 1, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Byron Brentwood Knightsen Union CemExpires 8/31/2031 Brentwood Press No. etery District has the right to reject all bids. 02-1273 97527 Publish dates: September Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97564 Pub4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. lish Dates: September 18, 25, 2026.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VALRIE JOHNSON, deceased CASE NUMBER P26-01079 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Valrie Johnson, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Chelmesa Johnson in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Chelmesa Johnson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 11/3/2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Chelmesa Johnson PO Box 8275 Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 329-0033 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97594 Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 2026.

case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): HAYWARD HALL OF JUSTICE 24405 AMADOR STREET HAYWARD, CA 94544 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Mathew Alden, 4695 Chabot Dr Ste 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: 925-323-6149 (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DATE (Fecha): July 16, 2024 Clerk, by (Secretario): Chad Finke Dept (Adjunto) Joshua Rose NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97549 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005017 The name of the business(es): Fireline Metal Fencing Located at: 2063 Main St #403 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Pike Stanton. 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: Michael Stanton, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/16/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97590 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2026.

this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www.Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA2600295134 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 855-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://www.auction.com/ sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case CA2600295134 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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. First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 Date: FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832 NPP0494473 To: OAKLEY PRESS 09/25/2026, 10/02/2026, 10/09/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97585 Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 2026.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name 1. East Bay Bankruptcy Law And Financial Planning 2. East Bay Bankruptcy Law 3. East Bay BK Law 4. East Bay Financial Planning at 191 Sand Creek Rd, Ste 220, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 9/22/2021 under File No. F-2021-0005662 (*1) Corrine Bielejeski, 3501 Keystone Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Corrine Bielejeski, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97519 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 24CV083529 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CENTORIAL HANSON, an individual, VELMA LEVINGSTON, an individual, and DOES 1 through 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MATHEW ALDEN, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004635 The name of the business(es): Yesenia Rosillo Located at: 2319 El Monte Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rosillo’s Bakery Boutique, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Yesenia Rosillo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/27/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97515 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has a possessory lien on all goods stored in the prospective units below. #259 Gayle & Pamela Finley, #1010 Laura Lane, #13 & #731 Rodion Aivazov, #951 Lowell Gresham, #24, #25, #30, #49, #87 #91 John Dryden. The goods, described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items, are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on October 1st, 2026 at 9:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Sections 21700-21716 of the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Storage Auction Experts 5860870. The owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of a settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97551 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, 2026. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 92874568 TS No.: CA2600295134 APN: 037-400-004-0 Property Address: 1819 FAIRHAVEN CT OAKLEY, CA 94561-3072 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/09/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/27/2026 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/13/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-0273353, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: JERIMIAH MEISENBACH AND ELIZABETH ROSE M. MEISENBACH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Auction.com Room Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 037-400-004-0 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1819 FAIRHAVEN CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3072 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 $ 337,079.39. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Dominion Sound Publishing, at 3130 Balfour Rd, Suite D #295, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 03/10/2026 under File No. F-2026-0001316 by Liam May, 3130 Balfour Rd, Suite D #295, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business was conducted as: An Individual. Signature: Liam May, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/27/2026. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Dominion Sound Publishing, at 36

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004722 The name of the business(es): New Leaf Heating and Cooling Located at: 709 Calico Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): New Leaf Home Services LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert Marvin, CEO . This statement was filed with the County STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/02/2026 USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/01/2031 The following person(s) has abandoned Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 the use of the fictitious business name: Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, OctoGEARY VETERINARY HOSPITAL, at 1514 ber 2, 2026 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. The fictitious business name referred to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above was filed in Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on 07/25/2023 under File No. F-2023- File No. F-2026-0004568 The name of the 0003887 by business(es): 1. GOSHAWK VETERINARY CORPORATION 1. Geary Pet Hospital 2. PURPLE CAT VETERINARY CORPORATION 2. Geary Veterinary Hospital 1514 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 3. Geary Veterinary 94597. This business was conducted as: A Located at: 1514 Palos Verdes Mall In: WalGeneral Partnership. Signature of Regis- nut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered trant: Erica Weiss-Laroche, Chief Executive by the following owner(s): VNC Veterinary Officer. This statement was filed with the Care, Inc. This business is conducted by: A County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The August 11, 2026. registrant commenced to transact business Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 under the fictitious business name or names Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: 2026 Cyril Vergis, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Contra Costa County on: 08/25/2026 by NAME STATEMENT Deputy Clerk Expires 08/24/2031 File No. F-2026-0004518 The name of Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 the business(es): MoneyTime Located Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, at: 2108 N St, Ste N In: Sacramento, CA 2026 95816, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MoneyTime LLC. This busiORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ness is conducted by: A Limited Liability FOR CHANGE OF NAME Company, State of Organization: CA. The PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: MaKenzee registrant commenced to transact busi- Rae McEuen SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIness under the fictitious business name FORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 or names listed above on N/A. Signature Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION of registrant: Brian Ramirez, Managing OF: MaKenzee Rae McEuen CASE NUMMember. This statement was filed with BER: N26-1570 TO ALL INTERESTED PERthe County Clerk of Contra Costa County SONS: 1. Petitioner MaKenzee Rae McEuen on: 08/21/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires filed a petition with this court for a decree 08/20/2031 changing names as follows: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Present Name: Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October a. MaKenzee Rae McEuen 2, 9, 2026 to Proposed Name: MaKenzee Rae Pereira FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interNAME STATEMENT ested in this matter shall appear before this File No. F-2026-0004912 The name of the court at the hearing indicated below to show business(es): www.jeffkenneyhomes. cause, if any, why the petition for change of com Located at: 592 Myrtle Beach Drive In: name should not be granted. Any person obBrentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered jecting to the name changes described above by the following owner(s): J.D. Kenney must file a written objection that includes the Properties, LLC. This business is conducted reasons for the objection at least two court by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: days before the matter is scheduled to be heard CA. The registrant commenced to trans- and must appear at the hearing to show cause act business under the fictitious business why the petition should not be granted. If no name or names listed above on N/A. written objection is timely filed, the court may Signature of registrant: Jeffrey D Kenney, grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE President. This statement was filed with OF HEARING a. Date: 10/30/2026 Time: the County Clerk of Contra Costa County 9:00 AM Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court on: 09/14/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order 9/13/2031 to Show Cause shall be published at least once Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 each week for four successive weeks prior to Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, the date set for hearing on the petition in the 9, 16, 2026 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press NAME STATEMENT Date: September 08, 2026 Judge of the File No. F-2026-0004815 The name of the Superior Court business(es): Evans Flooring Located Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 at: 2847 Savoy Court In: Brentwood, CA Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- 2, 9, 2026 ing owner(s): 1. Brian A. Evans 2. Yvette Evans. This busiNOTICE OF PETITION TO ness is conducted by: a Married Couple. The ADMINISTER ESTATE registrant commenced to transact busi- OF: JASON MICHAEL HAGGARD, deness under the fictitious business name ceased CASE NUMBER PR26-00307 To or names listed above on 01/08/2010. all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent Signature of registrant: Yvette Evans, Party creditors, and persons who may otherof Marriage. This statement was filed with wise be interested in the will or estate, or the County Clerk of Contra Costa County both, of: JASON MICHAEL HAGGARD, on: 09/09/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires deceased. A Petition for Probate has been 09/08/2031 filed by: ROXANNE MARIAN GRAVES Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 (LEGAL GUARDIAN OF) ROBIN JAYDA Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October HAGGARD in the Superior Court of Cali2, 9, 2026 fornia, County of: SOLANO. The Petition for Probate requests that: ROXANNE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MARIAN GRAVES LEGAL GUARDIAN OF NAME STATEMENT ROBIN JAYDA HAGGARD be appointed as File No. F-2026-0004842 The name of the personal representative to administer the business(es): MIGUU Located at: 1350 estate of the decedent. Kelsey St In: Richmond, CA 94806, is here- The petition requests authority to adminby registered by the following owner(s): ister the estate under the Independent Mary Bennett. This business is conducted Administration of Estates Act. (This authorby: An Individual. The registrant com- ity will allow the personal representative to menced to transact business under the take many actions without obtaining court fictitious business name or names listed approval. Before taking certain very imporabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: tant actions, however, the personal repreMary Bennett, Individual. This statement sentative will be required to give notice to was filed with the County Clerk of Contra interested persons unless they have waived Costa County on: September 10, 2026 by notice or consented to the proposed acDeputy Clerk Expires 09/09/2031 tion.) The independent administration auBrentwood Press No. 02-1273 thority will be granted unless an interested Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, person files an objection to the petition and 9, 16, 2026 shows good cause why the court should Rockwell St Unit A, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/14/2025 under File No. F-20250005932 by Liam May, 36 Rockwell St Unit A, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business was conducted as: An Individual. Signature: Liam May, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/27/2026. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: OCTOBER 21, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Dept: 22. b. Address of court: 600 UNION AVENUE, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: ROXANNE MARIAN GRAVES LEGAL GUARDIAN OF ROBIN JAYDA HAGGARD 324 Haven St Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 435-7619 *BRENTWOOD PRESS* 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, 2026 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLENE V. MONTERO, deceased CASE NUMBER P26-01100 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHARLENE V. MONTERO, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: CRISTA MARIE CERVANTES in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: CRISTA MARIE CERVANTES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: OCTOBER 05, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 38. b. Address of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: H.F. Layton 191 Sand Creek Road, Suite 220 Brentwood, California 94513 (925) 240-1040 *BRENTWOOD PRESS* 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, 2026

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The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office reports that police officers Peachman and Tjhia had the legal authority to detain and arrest Yolanda Ramirez of Brentwood when they responded to a domestic disturbance call at the residence. Peachman and Tjhia used “reasonable force” while arresting Ramirez, and there is no evidence of excessive force during the arrest. Ramirez died from a stroke and other health-related conditions, not from an unreasonable use of force, the DA’s office said in a press release. Based on the findings of the District Attorney’s investigation, no further action will be taken in this case. A copy of the full report has been sent to the state Department of Justice and is available to the public on the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s website https://bit. ly/4hLZ4xe. At the request of the District Attorney, the Coroner’s Division of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff conducted a Coroner’s Inquest into Ramirez’s death on July 15, 2026. The inquest presented the facts of the incident, including witness testimony, medical information, and body-worn camera footage, to a 15-person jury tasked with determining how she died: natural causes, accident, by someone else, or suicide. The jury returned a split verdict, with seven jurors finding the cause of death to be natural causes and eight finding it to be an accident. No juror concluded that someone one else killed her or that she died by suicide.

County declares Sept. 25 Dolly Parton ‘9 to 5’ Day The county Board of Supervisors declared Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton “9 to 5” Day at their Sept. 15 meeting. Parton was a world-renowned artist, songwriter, and actress whose career touched generations. But above all, she was a compassionate woman who devoted herself to lifting up children and families — most notably through her Imagination Library – which gives free books to young children worldwide, Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office said in a

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Information sessions tolet residents provide input on early childhood education The Workforce Development Board is hosting many Community Early Childhood Education Provider Input sessions over the next month. Residents’ real-world insights, operational challenges, and daily priorities are critical to guiding how local investments, specialized training, and support programs are designed, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. By sharing your experiences, you directly inform strategies to: • Target investments: Direct local funding into services and resources where early childhood programs need them most. • Overcome operational barriers: Address real-world challenges in business operations, staffing shortages, administrative tools, and long-term financial sustainability. • Enhance inclusion and training: Build tailored support for serving children with diverse developmental or social-emotional needs. • Build stronger networks: Deepen collaboration between providers, community leaders, and the Workforce Development Board.

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East County Leadership Academy accepting applications Pittsburg and Antioch residents have a new opportunity to effect change in their neighborhoods as the Leadership Academy for Community Action (LACA) opens applications for its fall 2026 East Contra Costa cohort. By equipping grassroots leaders and dedicated residents with advocacy skills, LACA ensures that East County cities have a direct voice in shaping regional policies, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. To apply, visit https://bit. ly/4yUDqge.

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“ The City tried restricted hours, quiet paddle and ball requirements, signage, sound monitoring, and staff and police enforcement. Complaints and calls for service continued… mitigation at this location has not worked.

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Mayor Susannah Meyer using that space since prior to 2020 (there were temporary courts/nets during that time) and that use pickleball as a place of community by providing an affordable, active and an inclusive place for people of all ages and skill levels to exercise, build friendships, reduce social isolation and create a stronger sense of community?” Meyer’s response to Reddell’s post explained that the city had previously tried to preserve the courts through other measures to lessen the noise complaints, to no success. “Complete removal of the pickleball courts at Creekside Park was not an immediate or first answer,” she said. “Over several years and multiple Council updates, the City tried restricted hours, quiet paddle and ball requirements, signage, sound monitoring, and staff and police enforcement. Complaints and calls for service continued. The Council concluded that mitigation at this location has not worked.” Other people disagreed with Reddell in her post, noting that residents of the streets near Creekside Park had lived in their homes longer than pickleball courts had been in the area. “The pickleball community should consider themselves

West Nile from page 1 Mosquito season began earlier than normal this year, partly because of a milder winter, warm weather stretches this past February and March, along with a rainy spring, according to the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California. This means a higher risk for a number of mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus, which can cause mild flu-like symptoms in most people, but can also lead to severe neurological issues, or, in rare cases, death. “Here in Contra Costa County, we have two native mosquito species – Culex tarsalis and Culex pipiens – that can transmit West Nile virus,” said Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Public Affairs Director Nola Woods. “Culex mosquitoes around the world transmit the viruses that cause a number of different types of encephalitis.” According to Woods, ‘mosquito season’ usually refers to spring to fall when the mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus are most active. But in Contra Costa County, there are 23 native species of mosquitoes, with some species active year-round. West Nile virus is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.” Because the West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes, health officials caution that those who spend more time outdoors during the warmer season – particularly in wooded areas around dawn and dusk – are at a higher risk of being bitten by mosquitos and potentially contracting the virus. According to the CDC, roughly 80% of people who contract the virus will not experience symptoms. For those who do, symptoms can include diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, lack of appetite, muscle aches and stomach pain as well as rash, sore throat, vomiting and w.eakness

lucky that council is willing to build new one at an alternate site,” resident Mike Kleeman wrote. “The neighbors at Creekside are broken, and I really felt for them making public comments, they are in mental anguish and have been intimidated. I don’t live there, but I’m intimately familiar with the history and drama surrounding the courts.” Several pickleball players, including Reddell, spoke at the Sept. 21 meeting highlighted the community aspect of the sport and said that it brings together people from all walks of life. While players said that they would like the Creekside courts to remain open, some did acknowledge that the city had a responsibility to make decisions that benefit all residents. “We did not put the courts there, we go where the courts are built,” one player said, while asking the city to consult with local pickleball players on the proposed future courts. “We want Brentwood to be a go-to spot for pickleball. Martinez closed them down because of the noise factor. They put all that money into it…so it is on the city to put the facility in a spot that’s doable for everybody.” While many pickleball players asked for the courts to stay open until the temporary courts could be established, council members said the homeowners had been waiting long enough for a solution. “It’s got to be very annoying to have to put up with it as long as you did,” Councilmember Tony Oerlemans said, while calling temporary courts at Sunset Park an easy way to give players a place to go while also giving homeowners peace and quiet. “I can’t see the fault in that.” The full meeting can be watched at https://bit.ly/4yaQSwe

How to prevent a mosquito bite Editor’s note: This piece was first published in our May 15, 2026 issue. Photo by Adobe Stock

Roughly one in 150 people with West Nile virus develops a neurologic disease from the infection, such as meningitis. Symptoms of a neurological disease caused by West Nile infection include confusion, convulsions, loss of vision and muscle control as well as numbness, stiff neck and tremors. “The best way to protect yourself from West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites,” a CCH representative said. “Residents should take precautions such as wearing long sleeves and using an appropriate mosquito repellent. Residents can also help reduce mosquito breeding by eliminating standing water around their homes and properties.” Humans are not the only species who can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite, with birds and horses also being susceptible. According to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District, one horse in Brentwood contracted the disease in August and roughly a dozen dead birds across the county that were found to have been infected with the virus. The most recent of these was a crow found in Brentwood on Sept. 8. For the latest statewide and county-level West Nile virus data, visit https://westnile.ca.gov/. For more information about mosquito activity and prevention, contact the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District at www.contracostamosquito.gov or by calling 925-685-9301. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

Everyone is at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes and getting sick from the germs they can spread as a result, according to the CDC, with more than 20 mosquito-borne diseases are found in the United States alone. Certain groups of people, including children, older adults, dog owners, outdoor workers, outdoor enthusiasts, and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for disease than others. Mosquitoes can lay eggs in as little as half an inch of standing water, therefore making clogged gutters, birdbaths, and overturned containers ideal breeding sites, according to Pestworld.org. “Prevention, as always will, be the most logical approach. EPAregistered insect repellents are a must in deeply wooded areas in my experience,” said Chris Cosper, Sutter Health Registered Nurse. “But also proceed with caution as the repellents also require consideration.” “DEET falls under the category for EPA approved, and it is my number 1 go-to...When possible, spray clothing (hat, jacket, socks) separately and let it dry.” “In addition, long-sleeved shirts, tucking in shirts, pants, closedtoe shoes, stay on trail (avoid tall grass, brush, etc.) are all helpful ways to avoid bug bites,” Cosper said. Experts suggest wearing loose-fitting or long clothing, or to use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent with one of the following active ingredients: • DEET • Picaridin, IR3535 • Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) - A plant-derived ingredient • Para-menthane-diol (PMD), • 2-undecanone — A plant-derived ingredient Wristband and clip-ons are worn on the body and control mosquitoes while camping, gardening, hiking and other outdoor activities. For details, visit www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases.

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