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El Campanil faces final curtain Nov. 30 Theatre group’s contract terminated by new owners

Escrow closed on El Campanil Theatre in Antioch’s Rivertown district on Sept. 25, with the venue now owned by Legendary Movement Church.

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Following the sale of Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre to Legendary Movements Church on Sept. 25, the El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation has been served with a 60-day notice terminating their tenancy at the venue. Their schedule of shows will continue through Nov. 30. “We know this news will be difficult for the many people who love the theatre,” El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation (ECTPF) board president Sharon Sobel Idul wrote in a Sept. 30 press release. “We want our audiences, artists, and neighbors to hear this clearly: all shows currently

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on the calendar through November 30 will take place. We look forward to seeing you all soon.” The new owner of the 98-year-old venue is Legendary Movements Church, led by Antioch resident Pastor Eli Her-

rera, which operates out of Light the Bay Church at 1210 Stoneman Ave. in Pittsburg. As of press time, church leadership did not respond to requests for comment related to the sale, but made reference on social media the “battles” they had endured to purchase

the property at 602 W. 2nd St. in Antioch’s Rivertown district. “I understand there has been opposition. You should expect that when you’re pushing against the kingdom of hell,” a speaker said in a video posted to the church’s social media the same day the ECTPF was notified of the termination of their tenancy. “I believe some of the most beautiful stories connected to that building haven’t been told yet.” Prior to the finalization of the sale, Sobe Idul had said that the church was agreeable to the idea of ECTPF continuing to operate out of the space, but she was unsure how feasible that arrangement would have been. She said the church had told the foundation that it would require the space only on Sundays and Wednesdays, but that the church has also made it clear that it see El Campanil page 18A

City, state encourage Oakley launches public art pilot program for downtown residents to prepare for El Niño

Entries due by Oct. 25 The city of Oakley is looking for artists to assist in the creation of new sculptures and art to be displayed along Main Street and inside City Hall as part of the city’s new public art pilot program. “On July 14, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Local Edition Creative (Local Edition), an award-winning arts consulting and production agency with experience delivering impactful public art projects across the Bay Area,” Assistant City Manager Danielle Navarro explained via email. “The City was referred to Local Edition after the May 2025 work session by another agency.” According to Local Edition, the program is a two-year pilot program that will begin with procuring “four temporary sculptures, medium in size, for display around the City’s Main Street, as well as procuring art for the City Hall lobby.” A call for artists has already been put out, with the deadline for submissions set for 5 p.m. on Oct. Automotive......................................11A Briefs....................................................5A

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With El Niño forecasted to arrive in the Bay Area in early October, state and local government agencies have begun to raise awareness and urge residents to be prepared. “We’ve all heard the warnings about the strong El Niño year,” the City of Oakley posted on social media on Sept. 30, noting that the weather pattern can lead to “prolonged rain, flash flooding, and urban draining overall, debris flows, large waves and coastline surges, and coastal flooding and erosion.”

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According to the National Weather Service, El Niño is a warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. The low-level surface winds, which normally blow from east to west along the equator, instead weaken or start blowing in the opposite direction. While the agency notes that there is “little correlation” between precipitation and El Niño in Northern California, Gov. Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for California on Sept. 21 in anticipation of what the governor’s office called a “historic” El Niño season. “As a historic El Niño storm season develops, Governor Newsee El Niño page 2A

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som is proclaiming a state of emergency today, mobilizing state resources ahead of potential winter storms and other impacts,” the Sept. 21 press release reads. “The emerging El Niño event is already breaking records, and forecasters expect it to continue to strengthen, potentially becoming the strongest in recorded history.” According to the governor’s office, the emergency proclamation “mobilizes state resources and streamlines procurement to prepare for El Niño’s anticipated impacts,” such as strong storms and coastal flooding. The proclamation directs state agencies to lead the state’s flood-risk-reduction efforts, stage flood-fighting supplies such as sandbags and pumps, and pre-position other critical equipment while Caltrans will stage traffic control and road closure, along the highways most at risk. The proclamation also prepares the California National Guard to support flood response, searchand-rescue, engineering, and logistics missions when needed. State environmental and natural resources agencies will support local efforts to prepare for flooding, landslides, and debris flows, by fast-tracking permitting and identifying other ways to cut red tape. “California is already taking steps now to protect communities from a potentially historic El Niño because we know how serious these weather extremes driven by climate change can be,” said California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “Through the Governor’s state of emergen-

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cy, we’re cutting red tape and fast‑tracking the flood‑protection and broader preparedness work communities need now. We’re mobilizing with our partners to safeguard people, infrastructure, and natural resources before the worst storms arrive.” The press release clarified that El Niño does not guarantee a wet winter or any particular storm, but that it does heighten the risk of strong storms in California and offered the following tips for preparedness: • Know your flood risk. Find out whether your home or workplace is in a floodprone area or downslope of an area recently affected by wildfire, where heavy rain can increase the risk of flooding, debris flows, and mudslides. • Stay informed. Pay attention to weather forecasts and sign up for emergency alerts from your city or county. Conditions can change quickly during major storms, so follow instructions from lo-

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cal emergency officials. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you would go and how you would get there if you need to leave quickly. Keep an emergency kit ready, including plans, medications, and supplies for pets and other animals. Never drive through floodwater. Water on flooded roads can be deeper and faster-moving than it appears, and roadways may be damaged or washed out beneath the water. Turn around and find another route. The city of Oakley offered the following additional tips: Clear gutters and storm drains of debris and extend downspouts away from your foundation. Check your roof for damages and repair them. Seal flashing around chimneys and vents.

Have an arborist or landscaper trim branches. (Routine pruning of trees is allowed if it does not destroy the tree or substantially change its form or shape; check out “Tree Care Requirements for Property Owners Pertaining to Trees in the Public Right-of-Way… What You Need to Know” on the city’s website for trees in the right-of-way or call Planning at (925) 625-7000.) • Remove dead or dying plants from around your house (also helps with fire prevention). • Stock your emergency kit and make a family plan. (Check out our other emergency posts this month or the link in our bio for emergency preparedness checklists and templates.) • Tie down or store patio furniture, trash cans, and decorations that the wind can blow around. • Get sandbags from the City’s self-serve sandbag station Local cities offer self-service sandbag stations that can help residents divert water flow in the event of minor flooding. Below is a list of these resources. • Oakley: Located at Ironhouse Sanitary District’s yard, access to the station is from Main Street across from Rose Avenue and is open from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. The station has sand, bags, and shovels available for use for residents. • Byron: At the Byron Airport at 500 Eagle Court, this location is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Residents must bring a shovel, see El Niño page 18A

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Vidhaii Foundation earns state and regional recognition for community service New program, work expands beyond community by Taylor Shepherd Correspondent

Since being acknowledged by the county Board of Supervisors earlier this year, Vidhaii, formerly known as Vidhai, has reached several new milestones, including the organization’s recent recognition by both Santa Clara County and the state Senate. The recognition came about through the Brentwood foundation’s contributions to STEM education, youth leadership, and community service across the Bay Area. The decision for the name change came as the foundation decided to update their branding. However, the organization and their mission remain the same. “Vidhai means ‘seed’ in Tamil, representing our goal of planting the seeds of the future,” Sadhana Arivoli, co-founder and president of Vidhaii said. “We simply added an extra ‘i’ to become Vidhaii Foundation so our name would be consistent across our website, email, and social media.” Santa Clara County and the state Senate also recognized Vidhaii’s focus on build-

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Members of the Vidhaii Foundation have earned state and regional recognition for the community service work and new initiatives. ing long-term initiatives “that could create measurable impact in different communities, rather than limiting Vidhaii to one-time service projects.” These long-term initiatives refer to the continued programs developed over time rather than projects that happen once and end. “For example, our Research Fellowship is an ongoing program that connects students with research mentorship, guest speakers, and publication support,” she explained. “We received more than 55 applicants from around the world for the program, and several participants are currently

working toward publication. Since running the Vidhaii Research Fellowship Program this summer, it has brought together high school students from across the country to conduct original research with mentorship from guest speakers, including researchers from UC Berkeley and Stanford, as well as accomplished Ph.D. and dual Ph.D. scholars,” Arivoli said. “The fellowship has been a tremendous success, and we’re excited to see our students complete the program and continue their research journeys.” Arivoli further explained The Vidhaii Research Fellowship Program as “a free

program we created to make research opportunities more accessible to students, including students who may not already have connections to university labs or formal research programs.” “Fellows are guided through the process of developing their own research projects, including choosing a topic, identifying a research gap, forming a research question, reviewing academic literature, developing a methodology, writing a research paper, and learning about the publication process,” she added. “We have also been fortunate to involve mentors and guest speakers from institutions including Stanford University and UC Berkeley, along with other universities.” Arivoli said several of their Fellows are continuing to develop their projects, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and working toward publication. Students do not need previous research experience to apply, and there is no cost to participate. Applications for new cohorts are open through the Research Fellowship page on their website, www.vidhaii. org. Fellows can also receive volunteer hours and continued support as they work on their research beyond the initial program. Arivoli said they have taken a similar approach with their technology workshops, health initiatives, and other programs by “building partnerships and creating projsee Vidhaii page 13A

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Residents express concern over student ‘town passes’ Brentwood officials try to deal with truancy By Sean Tongson Correspondent

Increasing concern from Brentwood residents about students socializing at local stores and businesses during school hours has raised questions about its permissibility. This has prompted questions about the rules regarding students’ whereabouts during school hours, how local businesses are affected, and whether or not students have a legitimate reason to be off campus using what is referred to as a “town pass.” However, according to Liberty Union High School District Superintendent Denise Rugani, there is no such thing as a “town pass” allowing students to be off campus, as all Liberty Union High School District campuses operate as closed campuses. “The term ‘town pass’ is an old term that comes from Liberty High School in a previous era,” Rugani said. “It is sometimes used locally as an informal reference to a Permit to Leave Campus (PLC). There is no official ‘town pass’ recognized under California Education Code, nor does our district issue passes that allow students to leave campus for lunch or other discretionary activities during the school day.” Long-time East County resident Linda MorseRobertson said she has encountered multiple instances of kids hanging around the Safeway near downtown Brentwood, causing disruptions for employees and customers alike, adding that she had never heard of such a thing as a “town pass”. “I have no idea how they are approved nor why students are off campus during school hours,” Morse-Rob-

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Brentwood residents have expressed concern over disruptive behavior by local students outside the Safeway on Second Street. ertson said. “I saw a number of store employees trying to escort them out and their refusal to leave until the police rolled up. Based on what I know about life in general, if one of those employees put a hand on those kids to encourage them to leave, more than likely, they would have lost their jobs and would have been accused of assault.” Brentwood resident Tom Gregory, owner of event rental company Got-a-Party, said he has stopped shoplifters at the downtown Safeway, recounting one particular incident five months ago when he confronted shoplifters stuffing merchandise in their backpacks, passing

by him four times seemingly trying to find an empty aisle. Safeway employees have also reported in addition to shoplifting, fights occurring in the store between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and again from 3 to 3:30 p.m. “It happens all the time,” Gregory said. “Even when I was in high school, we submitted to the council to be open campus, but the city leaders said ‘no.’ As a business owner, back then maybe it wouldn’t have been so bad. But in today’s world, Gregory said, even large businesses see Truancy page 8A

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News in Brief REGIONAL & LOCAL

Meals on Wheels announces new service to support seniors

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region has announced a new supportive service for seniors in Contra Costa County. The Court Accompaniment Program pairs trained volunteers with adults age 60 and older who have been abused, providing steady, respectful support before and during civil court appearances. “The Court Accompaniment Program is an emotional support program that helps older adults feel more confident and less intimidated or isolated when attending court proceedings,” Tuyet Iaconis, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Health & Wellness Senior Manager said of the partnership with Through collaboration with Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services, The Congress of Neutrals, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, the Family Justice Center, and the Contra Costa County Court System. “At (Meals on Wheels) Diablo Region, we see many of our older neighbors navigating life completely on their own. The legal system can be overwhelming for any of us, but especially for vulnerable, isolated seniors.” The program does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or case advocacy. Instead, volunteers trained in elder abuse awareness and court protocols assist seniors with taking notes, remembering key details, navigating the courthouse, and providing emotional support during stressful situations, according to a press release. Court Companions provide one-on-one support and encouragement to help older adults overcome fear, build confidence, and navigate the court process. Transportation is also available to Court Accompaniment clients through partnerships with local ride services, including Concord Taxicab in Central Contra Costa County. Last year, Adult Protective Services reportedly received 8,100 elder and dependent adult abuse reports, including 172 reports from law enforcement, in the County. Elder abuse is significantly underreported. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, only one in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported to authorities. Meals on Wheels Diablo Region’s Court Companions help seniors feel more confident when taking legal action to protect themselves and ensure that older adults do not have to navigate complex legal processes alone.

Joyfield Flats breaks ground in Antioch with two new projects of 428 homes This project has officially broken ground on two new affordable developments,

bringing 428 high-quality homes to the East Bay. The $192 million investment marks the West Coast debut of the “Joyfield Living” model, which blends market-rate amenities with prices that accommodate lower incomes, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. Notably, the project moves forward without requiring any city, county, or state subsidies because of Antioch’s streamlined Commercial Infill Housing process and private-public partnerships. Both communities are tailored for local essential workers such as teachers, nurses, and first responders earning 30% to 70% of the area median income. –Joyfield Flats at Lakeview Center at 4020 Lone Tree Way: Features 233 homes across seven buildings (1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options). Completion is expected in mid-2028. –Joyfield Flats at Buchanan Crossing at 3210 Buchanan Road: Features 195 homes across six buildings. Construction is already underway, with completion expected in summer 2028. Amenities include: • Fitness centers and computer labs • Playgrounds, picnic areas, and a dog run • On-site management, lounges, and bike storage This project turns underused commercial sites into neighborhood spaces, bringing housing relief to local families over the next two years..

Annual Bethel Island health and safety fair on Oct. 18 Bethel Island has lined up two upcoming events to focus on safety and preparedness. The first is the annual Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Scout Hall at 3090 Ranch Lane, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. Designed to offer local health, wellness, and support resources, this free, family-friendly event is a one-stop shop to connect with more than 30 service providers and regional agencies. The second is getting Red Cross training on Oct. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane. To help local residents stay safe and resilient, the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council is hosting a free safety and readiness event. Attendees will review three straightforward steps to protect their households: • Get a kit: Build a to-go bag stocked with essential supplies to sustain your family and pets for at least three days. • Make a plan: Establish and practice a clear emergency action plan so everyone knows how to react and stay connected. • Be informed: Understand local emergency risks and sign up for area

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alerts and warnings. In addition to disaster preparedness, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a 30-minute hands-only CPR training session. Participants will gain confidence in critical emergency actions, including: Checking a person for consciousness Calling 911 quickly Administering continuous chest compressions

County conducting survery on emergency alerts survey

How do you receive emergency information during wildfires, earthquakes, refinery incidents, or other emergencies? With summer heat, dry winds, wildfire risk, earthquakes, and other local emergencies always a possibility, staying informed matters. Contra Costa County is conducting a public survey to learn how residents get alerts and prepare for emergencies, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. Public input will strengthen future preparedness and emergency communication strategies across East County. Take the survey at https://bit.ly/4dfm8lt

The deadline to apply is Oct. 18. For details and application information, visit https://www.losmedanos.edu/ nonprofitcapacity/

California formally recognizes Eid as state holiday Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha have been formally recognized as a state holiday in California. Assembly Bill 2017 formally recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in California statute and allows workers to use existing paid leave to observe the holidays. Gov. Newsom signed the bill written by Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco), according to a press release from Haney’s office, California is home to more than 1 million Muslim residents. Yet when Eid arrives each year, many Muslim Californians must take extraordinary steps simply to observe one of the most sacred days of their faith and culture. Under previous law, students often missed classes, exams, or school events to observe Eid, while workers had to request time off or workplace accommodations to celebrate with their families. AB 2017 addresses those barriers while giving formal state recognition to two holidays observed by many families across California.

Agency launching three-year effort to strengthen community Missing swimmer near organizations Antioch found dead The East Contra Costa Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative is a threeyear effort dedicated to strengthening community organizations across East County through free professional development, leadership training, and $500,000 in total grant funding. Conceived by Supervisor Diane Burgis, approved by the full Board of Contra Costa County Supervisors and in collaborative partnership with Los Medanos College, this initiative uses Measure X funding to offer financial and structural support to local groups. Applications are open for the 2026 subgrant cycle. These funds will directly benefit nonprofits serving Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, and Bethel Island. Grant Highlights: • Funding: $240,000 total allocated across 10–12 awards ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. • Categories: Capacity Building Projects (strategic planning, tech, operations) or Workforce Development Internships. • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored groups with operating budgets under $2 million primarily serving low-to-moderate income or marginalized East County residents.

Edgielyn Torrente, 46, who went missing while swimming near Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill on Sept. 23, was found dead in the San Joaquin River on Sunday, Sept. 27, Antioch police said in a press release. At 7:06 a.m. on Sept. 27, officers responded to calls reporting a person in the water west of Smith’s Landing. She was located about one mile farther west where the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol and Pittsburg police recovered her from the water. The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division responded, took custody and determined the cause and manner of death. No foul play is suspected. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:12 p.m., officers responded to reports of two women in distress in the water behind Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill at 1 Marina Plaza in Antioch. The women had been swimming when a strong current pulled them from shore. Officer Molina reached one of the women on a personal watercraft and brought her to safety. The U.S. Coast Guard, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and the Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit joined APD in water and aerial searches for Torrente.

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County animal services seek donations Leashes, treats on agency’s wishlist Contra Costa Animal Services is seeking donations from residents for both their field service team and dog volunteers to help reduce stray intakes and help with canine enrichment respectively. Field service team According to CCAS Public Information Officer Steve Burdo, the agency’s field service team is seeking the donation of 20 dog runner systems, an outdoor system that allows a dog to move safely across a large yard while remaining tethered thanks to an overhead cable fixed to two points in the yard, such as trees. These runners would be given to dog owners who are experiencing issues with their dogs escaping. “The runners are for situations where our officers encounter people who have dogs that spend time outside and have a history of escaping,” Burdo explained. “We’re always looking for ways to help our community and to decrease stray intake. These donations provide our officers with more tools in their toolkits to help people who are experiencing issues with their dogs escaping. These runner systems give dogs room to move while helping keep them safely contained at home. They also improve the animal’s life - they give the dogs freedom to roam around while

Contra Costa Animal Services is seeking donations of treats, leashes and other necessities to help with enrichment for the animals in their care as they wait to be adopted. Photo by Adobe Stock

being safe from escape.” Burdo noted that the runner systems given to these pet owners would be done so on a permanent basis rather than a temporary one. “The runners are provided at no cost to county residents our officers identify through their work and investigations as needing that support and who can’t afford it,” he said. CCAS has an Amazon wishlist for their Field Service Office that includes necessary donations such as the runner systems. It can be found at https://bit. ly/4z8zpEY

Dog volunteers/enrichment In addition to the donations for the Field Service Office that are designed to reduce the number of stray intakes done by Contra Costa Animal Services, they are also seeking donations for their volunteers who work with the dogs and cats to better provide enrichment for the ones in the shelter waiting to be adopted. “The main needs are usually leashes and collars, dog and cat treats, dog and cat food, and other specialty items like the runners,” Burdo said. According to a post on CCAS’s social media, their shelter dogs also need treats, as they go through

many each day “for training, enrichment, and, of course, a little extra love while they wait for their new homes.” CCAS has a separate Amazon wishlist for their dog volunteers that includes necessary donations such as treats and collars. It can be found at https://bit.ly/3VqMRp6 According to the donations page of the county’s website, all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law under IRS Code 170(c)(1) because Contra Costa Animal Services is a department of a municipal government. “All donations are used exclusively to enhance the care and well-being of our animals as well as provide humane education programs and support through grants to local nonprofits for programs such as pet retention, community cat spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and medical support for at-risk populations,” the website reads. Burdo said that CCAS also welcomes monetary donations that go to their Animal Benefit Fund. “The Animal Benefit Fund is used to enhance the care and well-being of animals in our shelters and enhance programs of humane welfare and education for the residents of Contra Costa County,” he said. For more about the Animal Benefit Fund, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/1429/ Animal-Benefit-Fund For more information about Contra Costa Animal Services, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/9974/Animal-Services

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This Week’s Events

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 http://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.

On the Horizon 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 fair 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 http://www.womens-fellowship. com.

16th annual Oktoberfest in Brentwood

The festival will be at 150 City Park Way from 1-7 p.m. when neighbors and regional visitors fill downtown for an afternoon of live entertainment, German-inspired food and drink, family activities, and small business shopping.

Bunco for a Cause in Brentwood

Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. will host a night of Bunco and, prizes. Every roll counts. A light dinner will be served at 5 p.m., and rolling starts at 6. Tickets are $25 and available at https://www.simpletix.

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AFSP Oakley Out of the Darkness Community Walk 2026

From 8 a.m. – noon, at Civic Center Park. 3221 Main St., walk to remember, support, and inspire hope at a free, family-friendly suicide prevention community walk to honor loved ones lost to suicide, support those affected by suicide, raise awareness for mental health. The ceremony includes the Memorial Garden to honor loved ones, yoga for reflection and wellness at 7 a.m., a one-mile community walk. For details, visit afsp.org/oakley.

Wednesday, October 14 Oakley Hometown Halloween Decorating Contest

The contest is open to any Oakley resident. Enter before Oct.. 14 at https://www. emailmeform.com/builder/form/o662NXbMiyvCdwW. Winners will be announced on Oct. 26. Winners will receive an Ace Hardware gift card and a yard sign to display on Halloween.

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 5:30-9:30pm 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

Digs & Rigs in Brentwood

From 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 6641 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood, kids can enjoy a hands-on experience for kids and families up close with the vehicles and equipment they see every day. 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. $5.00 more at the door. For details, contact Amy Tilley at rotarydigsandrigs@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 21 Delta Schools Federal Credit Union Ribbon Cutting

The ceremony is at 10 a.m. at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley where

students will run the first student run branch credit union with in their school.

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.

National Drug Takeback Day

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal at the Oakley Police Department, 3231 Main St. In Brentwood, the collection takes place at the Brentwood Police Department at 9100 Brentwood Blvd. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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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.

Hope House Food Distribution

The distributions are on Monday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at 218 Pine St. in Brentwood.

IHMC Food Distribution

On the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, the Contra Costa County Food Bank distributes fruits and vegetables from the parking lot at 500 Fairview Ave. from noon-1 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul also distributes food from the church hall every Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Club Los Meganos Event Center at 1700 Trilogy Parkway. For more information, visit www.brentwoodrotaryclub.com. Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. For more information, visit www.rotaryclubofoakley.com. Antioch: The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org. Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/antiochrotaryclub.

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. For more information, visit: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/. Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit: https://discoverybaylions.com/who-we-are/meetings/. Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/.

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Brentwood Veteran Service Organization Monthly meetings

Consider joining a local veteran service organization at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. The American Legion Post 202 hosts its meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-354-2868. The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. For more information, call 925338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www.mcl1155.org/. The VFW Post 10789 hosts its meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-784-3668. The Sons of the American Legion meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The Riders are the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. and the American Legion Auxiliary host their meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. For more information call 925-584-6712.

Soroptimists of the Delta

Soroptimists is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. They meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. For more information, call Sonia at 415-717-0294 or visit siofthedelta.com.

East Contra Costa Historical Museum Visit the East Contra Costa Historical Museum where you can learn local history. Step back in time and discover the stories that shaped the local community. Kids can sit on the fire engine, sound the train whistle, or ring the school bell. Open Saturdays and third Sunday each month through October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3890 Sellers Ave., Brentwood Free admission. For details, call (925) 6348651 or visit https://eastcontracostahistory. org/.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. A monthly pot luck and happy hour are also available. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Connie Cononen at 925-392-9037.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by The Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the Kaleidoscope Sacred Garden behind the Byron United Methodist Church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

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Truancy from page 4A are in danger of closing due to shoplifting and various shenanigans.) Rugani said that students may leave campus only with a valid Permit to Leave Campus, with allowable reasons outlined in California state law, which include illness, medical or dental appointments, court appearances, family military-related activities, certain religious or cultural observances, or other circumstances authorized under California Education Code 48205. Students who leave campus for non-approved reasons are considered truant and are marked accordingly. “When students are ill or have a legitimate need to leave campus, parents or guardians work through the school’s at-

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it could have on businesses if shopping center anchor stores leave. “While I understand the local (police) has a lot on their plate and all the paperwork involved with the theft that goes on with these kids, or anybody, is time consuming, I truly think that is part of the problem,” Morse-Robertson said. “I would love to see parents held accountable for their errant and illegal behavior.” Gregory added, “They should prosecute the students and make them pay some sort of a fine. Give them something, not just call mom and dad. I feel like an officer should be at Safeway watching cameras in the back for at least the first 30 minutes after school lets out. Nice little sting operation would probably make a point.” For details on the district absence and excuses policy, visit https://www. luhsd.net.

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Liberty girls flag football keep sights on fourth-straight BVAL title By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Heading into Monday’s game against Heritage, the three-time Bay Valley Athletic League champion Liberty girls flag football team was on the verge of potentially seeing their league title-winning streak come to an end. Instead, they defeated Heritage, 14-7, then defeated Deer Valley 32-0 Wednesday night to build some cushion against the Wolverines who were hot on the Lady Lions’ tail in the BVAL standings at 5-2 entering the night, a game behind Liberty for second place. Now, after grabbing a pair of crucial wins this week, the Lady Lions (15-1, 7-1 BVAL) have their sights set on what would be a fourth-straight BVAL league title with five regular-season games left (four league games), and a late-season weekend tournament before the playoffs begin at the end of October. “These are the tough games when you play a very high, intense game like we played Monday night,” Liberty head girls flag football coach Mike Gregory said. “It’s good for us to stay composed and stay locked in (Wednesday night) for the continuation. We can’t let momentum go. We have to focus, and we’re going to put (the players) in the right places to be successful. For me, it’s about them staying locked in for what we need to do.”

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Liberty’s girls flag football team celebrates a touchdown by Elenoa Malu during the Lady Lions’ game at Deer Valley Wednesday night in Antioch. Liberty has had a chokehold on the league since the start of the sport at the varsity level in 2023. The Lady Lions are a combined 37-3 in league play since 2023, including Wednesday night’s win over the Wolverines, and are the only team to have won the league title so far, claiming the last three, according to MaxPreps. Senior wide receiver Alannah Lopez, who has become one of the Lady Lions’ top targets throughout the season and who scored Wednesday night in the win at Deer

Valley, would become the first girls flag football player in the program’s history to have won the league title all four years she was on varsity. Her fellow seniors – Taylor Tate, Madison Perdue, and Riyah Cooper – all made the varsity roster in 2024 (Perdue) and 2025 (Tate and Cooper). “It would be a big accomplishment for me because I’m the only one (from the inaugural roster) still here,” Lopez said. “Even though they still put a lot of pres-

sure on me, I’m still here and I still back up all of my teammates and stuff. A lot of people surround me because I’ve been here for a long time.” “She’s sort of the rock in regards to being able to do what she needs to do offensively and defensively,” Gregory added. “She’s a phenomenal player, phenomenal leader.” Liberty has a chance to win not only their fourth league title should they win out the rest of their schedule, but also have a chance to be the first BVAL team to reach 40 league wins. Through Wednesday night, Liberty’s 37 BVAL wins are nine clear of Heritage’s 28. The Patriots notched another win Wednesday night as well, bouncing back to shut out Freedom 37-0 in Oakley. For Lopez, she knows that the Lady Lions are far from done. “We don’t want to back down (from the rest of the schedule). After we beat Heritage, we still wanted to continue (to win) because Deer Valley is still a good team.” “For us to continue that momentum and be aggressive and attack and defensively right off the bat (Wednesday night),” Gregory said. “It’s those things that the girls continue and they’re hungry. They’re now getting more and more hungry because they know there’s a lot more coming up for them still with BVAL, (North Coast Section playoffs), things of that nature. This is just a continuation of their growth.”

Focus is ‘always on football’ for Freedom By Mason Tovani Correspondent

There was a lot to be made about last week’s Bell Game with Freedom and Liberty playing in the 29th annual matchup. Even if it was ‘just another game’ on the calendar for both teams, it carries real weight. But the festivities and the hype of last Friday are a thing of the past for Freedom. It’s a new week against a new opponent in Heritage and a home-field advantage to set them up for a win heading into the bye week. “The festivities are over and it’s just about football,” head coach Stephen Rodriguez said. “It’s a new week and we’re back to the grindstone. The last game was a real learning game. I think we’ll respond very well this week.” In the first six minutes of the first quarter last Friday, Freedom looked poised and like a team ready for the challenge. They received the ball to start the game and put together a strong drive before faced with a 4th and long they failed to convert. Three plays into their first defensive stand they intercepted the Lions’ quarterback and were in great field position once again. Though a small sample size in a 40-minute game of what this team can do, it was a step in the right direction against a top BVAL team. “We remain confident in who we are,” Rodriguez

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Freedom quarterback Evan Hunt gets ready to throw a pass during the team’s practice in Oakley. said. “Whether the outcome was good or bad last week, it was good to see we’re still that team (from the beginning of the year) even through all of that, and we’ll be able to move the ball this week.” Senior linebacker Isaac Leonor and junior quarter-

back Evan Hunt didn’t feel that the outside noise was much of a factor in how they approached the game last Friday, and it will remain that way moving forward into this week and beyond. “The main focus is always football and we don’t pay too much mind to what’s going on (on the outside),” Hunt said. “The Bell Game is obviously important to us and it’s not the outcome we wanted. But we’ll work past it and look (ahead) for the next week.” Leonor added: “We’ll just keep moving forward. Last week was last week.” Even in a lopsided loss, there was a learning lesson like Rodriguez mentioned. Leonor plays both sides of the ball, so for him especially, seeing what kind of play they can put together against a top team is important to the confidence of the team. Executing for the full 40 minutes is the next level that they are gunning towards. “It shows our ability to step up against those big teams and improve against other teams going forward,” Leonor said. “(It’s about) making sure we can do it the whole game.” Hunt added: “There is always takeaways in games. We can work harder, play better and take it into the next week.” Both Freedom and Heritage will look for BVAL win number one on Friday in Oakley at 7 p.m. before the bye week on Oct. 9.

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Liberty football not looking past Deer Valley matchup with Pittsburg coming up By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Liberty head football coach Mike Clark has one main thing he’s instilled in the program since arriving at Brentwood last spring – the standard. With a trip to the reigning kings of the Bay Valley Athletic League, Pittsburg, coming next week, it would be easy for the Lions (3-2, 1-0 BVAL) to overlook this Friday night’s matchup against Deer Valley. The Lions enter that game against the Wolverines having won the last 12 in a row and have blown them out by an average of 47.6 points per game in the last eight. As well, three of Liberty’s four highest-scoring games historically have come against Deer Valley through the last decade. However, as Clark explains, regardless of the opponent, his and Liberty’s standard doesn’t change, even after a 61-point night over Freedom last week. “We build off last week,” Clark explained. “Take the information, good and bad, but (build) consistency, never too high, never too low. (Focus on) consistency and continuing to put complete games together. So, practicing, continuing to elevate our energy and our passion at practice because Friday nights, again, are a reflection of practicing execution to become gameday performance.” Liberty played one of its most complete games of the year in last week’s 61-6 Bell Game win over Freedom. Senior quarterback Leysen Rodrigues battled back from throwing an opening- drive interception to finishing with an eight-touchdown performance, guiding Liberty to its second-straight 60-point output against the Falcons. Meanwhile, the defense grounded Freedom’s highflying offense to just six points while forcing four turnovers, three in the first quarter. The Falcons entered last week’s game averaging 47.25 points per game through their first four games, according to Freedom Athletics, their highest-scoring four-game start in program history. But this may be a different Deer Valley team compared to previous years. The Wolverines head to Brentwood 4-0 for the first time since 2013, which also is the last time Deer Valley defeated Liberty. Deer Valley held off Granada 14-13 last week in Livermore, revenge

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of sorts for the team’s North Coast Section playoff loss to the Matadors last November. The Wolverines have outscored their first three opponents a combined 124-6 before their nailbiting win over Granada, the team’s first win over a playoff-caliber opponent since they defeated American Canyon to start the 2018 campaign. American Canyon was an NCS semifinalist the year prior in 2017 and a playoff contender for five more years before that, according to MaxPreps. On the other side, while the Lions enter Friday night off of a win, Liberty has yet to win consecutive games this season, the first time that the Lions have not won back-toback games in the first five weeks since 2021. Clark reiterates that Liberty will rely on its “standard” Friday night.

“It gets back to our standard,” Clark said. “Every week’s a new week. It’s a conference game and we understand that the opponent’s going to come in excited and confident, similar to last week’s opponent. It’s going to take our best effort for as long as it takes to put ourselves in a position to win the game. We talk a lot about just respecting whoever we play, but our standard in our preparation doesn’t change depending on who the opponent is.” “I want to see the same passion, the same energy, the same connection that this team played with on Friday night in all three phases of the entire game. Let’s see that same team this Friday night, staying consistent, stacking those games and playing our style of football.”

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Liberty girls volleyball builds momentum for playoffs By Jeff Weisinger

Liberty senior Kara Vawter (10) goes up for the ball during the Lady Lions’ girls volleyball match against the Freedom Falcons Tuesday night in Brentwood.

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Throughout the 2026 girls volleyball season, new Liberty head volleyball coach Elizabeth Yangorin has continued to teach the Lady Lions how she wants them to approach each match on the court. Liberty’s 3-0 win (25-21, 25-10, 2517) over visiting Freedom Tuesday was the latest test, and the Lady Lions aced it. “We’re just trying to move our offense around and bring in a lot of variation,” Yangorin said. “While the standings were high, they did well to manage the game and understand the pressure that they needed to bring in and mostly how we wanted to implement our new things that we’re learning.” Following a back-and-forth. 25-21, opening set against Freedom, the Lady Lions dominated the final two sets of the night and held the previously surging Falcons to less than 20 points. McKenzie Galvan led Liberty with eight kills, nine digs and six aces, while Ava Bieker added

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Pickleball discussion causes a racket First published in the Sept. 25 edition of The Press “So is the city going to start closing parks because a neighbor complains? This is just ridiculous. We the people just spent over $400k to those courts. Why not keep them at creekside park & build more. The pickleball sport is growing. We need more for the $1.5 million we are paying 4 the new courts! I’m very disappointed at this ridiculous decision.“ - @jawilliams04 via Instagram

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Located at: 2847 Savoy Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Brian A. Evans 2. Yvette Evans. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/08/2010. Signature of registrant: Yvette Evans, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/09/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/08/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2026

at: 26845 Marsh Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sabrina Ahia. 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: Sabrina Ahia, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2026 by W. Smiglewski, Deputy Clerk Expires 09/20/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner MaKenzee Rae McEuen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MaKenzee Rae McEuen to Proposed Name: MaKenzee Rae Pereira 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/30/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: September 08, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2026

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 Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/02/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/01/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on October 13, 2026 to consider the following matter: FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 26-1 (CITYWIDE AND LOCAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES); TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES, ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS, RECEIVE AND CONSIDER PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PROTESTS; TABULATE ASSESSMENT BALLOTS AND DETERMINE WHETHER A MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS; AND, IF NO MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS, CONSIDER ORDERING THE FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2027-28. Assessment ballots are separate from public comments. To be included in the determination of whether a majority protest exists, an assessment ballot must be completed, signed, and returned in accordance with the instructions provided with the ballot and received at the address indicated on the ballot or at the site of the public hearing before the conclusion of public testimony. Submission of a public comment by email does not, by itself, constitute submission of an assessment ballot. How to View and Participate City Council Members will be participating from the Council Chamber. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate at: Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood CA. Members of the public may also attend the meeting and provide public comment remotely through Zoom. Remote participants will receive the same public comment time as those attending in person. If remote access is disrupted during the meeting, the open session will recess while City staff make reasonable, good-faith efforts to restore service. The meeting will remain in recess for at least one hour or until service is restored, whichever occurs first. If service is restored, the meeting will reconvene. If service is not restored, the City Council may adjourn the meeting or continue in open session after adopting the findings required by Government Code § 54953.4 and City Council Policy No. 110-1. HOW TO PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the City Council 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: www.brentwoodca.gov/ vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 5480282 or (877) 853-5247. 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 calling in via Zoom, use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 3. E-MAIL a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov. Any

public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ councilmeetingonline, 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 or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ cityofbrentwoodca. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. Dated: October 2, 2026 Amanda McVey City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273, 97586 Publish date(s): October 2nd, 2026

submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Council 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 or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube. com/c/cityofbrentwoodca Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. 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. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Principal Planner Jennifer Hagen [(925) 516-515 or jhagen@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97673 Publish Date: October 2, 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. 2022-0077729 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: $493,241.74 The purported property address is: 800 F ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 066-203-012-1 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-261053572-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-261053572-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 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-26-1053572-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.

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 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-261053573-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 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on October 13, 2026, and hold a public hearing to consider: An amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan (SPA 25-001) defining and updating regulations related to Personal Service and Body Art facilities. The amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission considered the amendment on August 5, 2025 and adopted Resolution No. 25-012, recommending that it not be approved by the City Council. The City Council will take final action. Applicant: City of Brentwood How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 5 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) 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: www.brentwoodca.gov/ vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 5480282 or (877) 853- 5247. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participant may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or (925) 516-5182.) 3. E-MAIL: a. Public comments can also be

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-26-1053573-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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003955 The name of the business(es): Monster Paws Grooming Located at: 1457 Paradise Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luciene Zavoli Da Silva Leite. 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: Luciene Zavoli Da Silva Leite, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/26/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97533 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026. 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. 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

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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.

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.

Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:30 am on Friday, 10/16/2026. Goods must be paid for by credit/debit card & removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party. Run Dates 10/02/2026 & 10/09/2026. Storelocal Oakley 4700 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561 #925-625-7867 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97648 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 2026.

charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 147960-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 147960-CA 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97547 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 2026.

dress is: 55 SUNNYVIEW COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 034-160045-0 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 800-280-2832 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-26-1048653-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet 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-261048653-AB 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-261048653-AB and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan.com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, 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 liabil-

ity 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: 800280-2832 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-26-1048653-AB IDSPub #0317320 10/2/2026 10/9/2026 10/16/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97589 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 2026.

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535. The auction will be held online at www. StorageTreasures.com. The undersigned will sell by online sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Juan Lopez Benjamin Jauregui Jack Kangethe Nailah Bradley Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:00 am 10/16/2026. Goods must be paid for by credit/debit card & removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party. Run Dates 10/2/26 and 10/9/26. Storelocal Storage 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513 #925-240-7353 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97633 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 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 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

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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535. The auction will be held online on www. StorageTreasures.com. The undersigned will sell by online sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Orlando Alta Mirano Colleen Stevens (2) Nicholas Peterson Cynthia Hoptry

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 147960-CA APN: 037-550-0808 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/26/2017. 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 12/8/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/31/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0136411-00 the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 01/12/2023 as Instrument 2023-0003216, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 03/01/2024 as Instrument 2024-0019644, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/08/2025 as Instrument 2025-0002454, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 10/22/2025 as Instrument 20250111314, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MONICA ANDREA NEVAREZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 770 WESTMOOR CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $606,456.68 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-26-1048653-AB Order No.: 260135389-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/23/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): DANILO SALVADOR AND GLORIA SALVADOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/27/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0144521-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/26/2015 as Instrument No. 20150033495-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/27/2026 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $380,517.49 The purported property ad-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 92874568 TS No.: CA2600295134 APN: 037-400-0040 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# 037400-004-0 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 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

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

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Art from page 1A selected will be slated for a one-year exhibition beginning in Spring 2027. The call for City Hall artwork is open to individual artists and artist teams from East County, with preference for artists located in the Delta. City Hall artworks may be new or existing works and should be ready for installation this winter. The program will be developed and managed by Local Edition, according to Navarro. This will include curation, installation and marketing as well as artist agreements and artist management. Due to the fledgling nature of the program, there are no specific parameters yet, including anything about the use of artificial intelligence in creating submitted artwork, Navarro said. Local Edition provides the following criteria on their submission site for the temporary sculptures: Existing artwork only: Submissions must be existing, complete, and ready for installation with only minor modifications required. No speculative work or conceptual renderings will be accepted. Public safety and fabrication: Sculptures must be suitable for 360-degree viewing and safe for public interaction. Works must be stable, structural, and free of sharp edges or hazardous components. Durability and engineering: Artworks must be constructed of highly durable, weather-resistant materials engineered to safely withstand full outdoor exposure and seasonal elements. Electrical elements: Artworks requiring electricity are welcome. However, applicants must explicitly detail all power and long-term maintenance requirements in their submission. Installation: If a cement base is supplied, the artist is responsible for bolting their artwork to the base onsite. You may, of course, provide your own base if you have one. Logistics and timeline: The artist or their designated representative must deliver, install, deinstall and remove

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Oakley City Hall will be home to one of the paintings curated by Local Edition.

the artwork in person. Selected artists must commit to keeping their sculpture on display for the full 12-month exhibition cycle (precise installation and removal dates will be coordinated upon selection). Liability and insurance: The City of Oakley, Local Edition Creative, and their respective partners assume no responsibility for damages to the artwork during the exhibition period. Artists are highly encouraged to maintain independent liability for their work. For aesthetic direction of the sculptures, the agency says it is seeking works that “operate synergistically with the local environment,” such as those that feature animal or nature-based subjects. “While ultra-modern, slick ‘gallery style’ pieces may not match the context of downtown Oakley, we highly encourage submissions packed with high creativity and a sense of whimsy,” they said. “We are also highly interested in innovative artwork that utilizes reclaimed or

repurposed parts.” For the paintings to be displayed in City Hall, Local Edition calls for subject matter inspired by the Delta region, while noting that interpretations can be figurative rather than literal. According to the agency, creative and non-literal concepts are preferred over realistic depictions, and all submissions will be evaluated based on the merit of the actual artwork. Artists may submit multiple pieces for consideration, as the project is not limited to selecting single works to occupy the designated spaces. “We hope that the art installations will increase downtown foot traffic to businesses and boost Oakley pride and resident and visitor engagement, while also providing opportunities for local artists,” Navarro said. According to Navarro, the staff report for the city’s July 14 meeting provides the background and timing from a June 2025 work session requested by Councilmember Anissa Williams in May of that year on exploring the potential of the City establishing a program. The 2026/2027 budget includes $50,000 from the General Fund for the first year and Council authorized a second year for $50,000 from the General Fund to be added to the 2027/2028 budget. There is no entry fee for submitting work for consideration, according to the entry forms, and the artist fees for works is up to $5,000. Review of applications will be ongoing throughout the open period. Artists are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, according to Local Edition. City Manager Joshua McMurray said, “We expect the sculptures in the downtown to further beautify the city; we already have a great downtown, but a public art program can really help add to the vitality of it.” For more information about the program, including submission guidelines, visit www.localeditioncreative. com. Submissions for paintings can be done at https:// bit.ly/4hz6iUe while submissions for sculptures can be done at https://bit.ly/4ddi7Oz.

El Campanil from page 1A would prioritize its own schedule above that of ECTPF. “What was shared at our community conversation meeting on [Sept. 1] from Mr. Herrera the pastor…was that the scheduling would work around their needs first, which is understandable,” she explained last month. “However, I have not been reached directly to see how the foundation would be able to continue to operate with the church occupying the space…logistics are completely up in the air.” During that same update last month, Sobel Idul explained that ECTPF was a tenant of the theatre property, which is owned by an out-of-state landlord, Tung Bui. According to Sobel Idul, Bui informed the foundation on Aug. 9 that he had accepted an offer from a potential buyer for the theatre. The asking price for the property was $1.5 million. Sobel Idul noted that Bui had given the foundation’s financial struggles as justification for the sale of the property, but noted that they had been “good tenants” and had never missed a payment or requested a

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lower rate. In addition, she noted that after she joined the board in November 2025, the organization “got through” their financial struggles, which was communicated to Bui. “We recognize that the property owner has the right to sell his property. We recognize that, and our effort is not to attack him or the prospective buyer, but we are advocating that the outcome preserves this community asset,” she said. In the leadup to the closing of the escrow, Sobel Idul had also suggested that the

El Niño from page 2A and bags are located in front of the pump house near the flag pole. • Knightsen Farm Bureau/County Agriculture: 3020 Second St., open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Residents also must bring a shovel, with bags and sand located at the north end of the parking lot next to the building. • Brentwood

city of Antioch could declare the building to be a historic building through an emergency preservation ordinance. She said there had been “informal” discussions on the topic but no real commitment from the city. As of press time, Mayor Ron Bernal had not responded to requests for comment on those discussions. With the ECTPF’s 60-day notice effectively terminating their contract on Nov. 30, Sobel Idul said the foundation is working with Black Diamond Ballet to see whether

The City has a self-serve sandbag station for residents to use located adjacent to the City’s recycled water fill station at 2251 Elkins Way. The station is open 24 hours, with sandbags and shovels available while supplies last. While there is a 10-bag limit per household, additional sandbags can also be picked up within Contra Costa County at locations listed on the Contra Costa County Public Works website, according to the city’s website.

its annual production of Nutcracker can be moved to an earlier date at El Campanil Theatre. She acknowledged the production as a holiday tradition and will report an update as soon as plans are confirmed. In the meantime, Sobel Idul encouraged residents to come to the foundation’s scheduled shows before Nov. 30. “For years, you have filled the seats, made donations, volunteered your time, brought friends to performances, and spoken up for this theatre. Your support has meant more to us than we can say. We are grateful to be part of a community that cares so deeply,” she wrote in the press release. “We hope you’ll join us for the shows ahead. Bring someone who has never been to El Campanil Theatre. Share an event you’re excited about. Most of all, come enjoy the music, dance, and stories that this stage was made for.” For more information about the El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com. For more information about Legendary Movement Church, visit www.legendarymvmnt.com

• Antioch The Public Works Department provides a sandbag station for residents during the rainy season to help protect against localized flooding. The station is self-service and available at the Maintenance Service Center, 1201 W. 4th St. (entrance on N St.). For more sandbag locations in Contra Costa County, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/5976/Sandbags

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each other. They had three children – Maureen, Gerald, and Daniel – and together they designed and built their ideal homes in Clayton and Brentwood, Calif., and finally, Sedona, Ariz. After years in the classroom, Jim retired in 1995 and, together with Lois, explored their passion for traveling across Europe, Canada, and the United States – all while being active and doting grandparents to James and Vincent Sgambati. Personal passions of Jim’s included a career in amateur golf, participating in the Bay to Breakers run in San Francisco in 1975 and again in 1976, and honoring his sister’s legacy at U.C. Davis. There, he transported patients suffering from Alzheimer’s to and from medical appointments. He was often praised for his thoughtfulness and dedication to his patients, as he would take small detours to show a patient their old home or another location of personal significance. Jim was preceded in death by his wife in 2016 after 56 years of marriage, spending his later years in the company of his daughter, Maureen. In 2025, the two moved to Port Orchard, Wash., to be closer to their family till his death at 89 years old on Aug. 18, 2026. Jim is survived by his three children, his two grandchildren, his two great-grandchildren, and dog Lilly. Per his request, there will be no formal service. Anyone wishing to honor his memory is encouraged to make a donation to their local school’s reading or special education programs.

Oct. 22, 1936 - Aug. 18, 2026 James Gerald Desmond was born on Oct. 22, 1936, to James Desmond and Irene McVaney in Oakland, Calif. He attended St. Elizabeth High School, graduating in 1955 alongside the love of his life, Lois Foley. The two were wed in 1959. After high school, Jim took many jobs to take care of his new family while also attending the University of California, San Francisco, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1959. He received his teaching credentials from Sacramento State University in 1962 and went on to earn a certification in Special Education and Principal Administration. Yet, his achievements for reading literacy within the Byron school district always remained his crowning achievement and passion. Jim’s duty to his family and his community was also served as a member of the United States Marine Corps from February 1959 to December 1960, when he was honorably discharged. After that service, he enlisted in the United States Army in December of 1960 and served four years before being honorably discharged in August of 1964. Jim married Lois Foley on Sept. 5, 1959, in Berkeley, Calif. Together, they built their dream life with a strong foundation of hard work and dedication to

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Drainage “Clean gutters and downspouts are only one piece of the “water damage prevention” puzzle. A common mistake is allowing downspouts to discharge at the base of the foundation. This is worse than not having gutters at all because of the high concentration of water. To avoid this problem, all downspouts should discharge into a subsurface drainage system and into a municipal storm drain or other water collection facility. Further minimize ponding around the foundation by ensuring that all soil immediately surrounding the house is graded to drain away from the foundation.” Landscape irrigation “Reduce the amount of water used to irrigate landscaping by adjusting automatic timers and using the “rain-off” switch when weather conditions warrant.” Water heater and plumbing pipes “You can maximize your water-heating dollar by removing sediment from the bottom of your water heater’s tank. Sediment buildup over time greatly reduces burner efficiency and can even damage the tank’s interior lining if allowed to “superheat.” Adjust the burners for the most fuel-efficient and safest combustion. Remember: blue flames are good, and yellow flames aren’t. Uninsulated water pipes see Winter maintenance page 8B

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an older unit; then you’ll know it’ll be working when you need it.” Morris said although safety precautions like these are the most important thing to consider, there are plwnty of other home maintenance tasks that should be performed as seasons move through fall and into winter. Heating The Carey Bros. suggest “giving your home’s heating system a thorough once-over to ensure all components are in good working order, clean, and well lubricated. Make sure the burners are clean and the flame is properly adjusted. Replace dirty filters to improve airflow and efficiency while lowering utility costs. Also, consider installing one or more decorative ceiling paddle fans to move heated air trapped near the ceiling. Doing so will make your home more comfortable and lower your heating bill. Marvic Caceres, service manager at Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical in Antioch, said homeowners can complete other proactives tasks as well: Thermostat and vent check “Before the first cold front, check the filter and replace it if it is more than three months old. Set the thermostat to “heat” to confirm the system turns on. Then walk through the home and make sure all supply and return vents are open and unobstructed by furniture, see Wintertime page 9B

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Winter maintenance from page 6B waste energy and are a burst pipe waiting to happen. Insulating cold water lines will prevent a burst pipe during freezing weather, while well-insulated hot water lines will improve both energy efficiency and comfort by delivering hot water more promptly.” Weather-stripping and caulking “Gaps around windows and doors are the leading cause of drafts that rob a home of comfort and result in high utility bills. All exterior doors should be weather-stripped and equipped with an adjustable door shoe and threshold. Weather-stripping and vinyl gaskets at door shoes and thresholds that have become brittle over time should be replaced with new, supple material. Trim surrounding windows and doors (on both the interior and exterior) should be caulked to prevent drafts. Gaps and large penetrations, such as those made to accommodate plumbing pipes or conduit, should be filled with expandable foam sealant.” Siding “Gaps and cracks in siding should be caulked and patched to prevent leaks and subsequent damage. Raw siding should be primed as a temporary waterproofing measure until spring, when a more thorough job can be done. Brick exteriors should be sealed with a high-quality masonry sealer to prevent freeze/thaw damage.” Visual solar and battery inspection Marvic Caceres, service manager at Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical in Antioch, said homeowners can complete visual solar and battery inspections themselves.

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Wintertime from page 7B curtains, or other items. Pay attention to how the system performs. If airflow seems weak, an unusual smell develops, or the home does not begin to warm within a few minutes, have a professional diagnose the system.” Water Heater Temperature Check “Check the temperature setting on the water heater. It should be set to 120° Fahrenheit, warm enough to help prevent bacterial growth, while reducing energy use and the risk of scalding. This is especially helpful during colder months, when incoming groundwater is colder.” Things like rust, slow leaks, or knocking sounds around the tank may indicate that your water heater needs flushing or replacement, particularly if it’s an older unit. Chris Donzelli, owner and founder of Perfect Star, said during the winter, ensure your heating filter has been replaced because a clogged filter can raise utility bills. “Having your furnace tuned up and a safety check to ensure continued operation through the cold months, is helpful as it prevents having to repair it when you need it. Programming your thermostat is another way to save on energy that way you’re not using energy when you’re not home. If you have an electric heat pump, you should set it and forget it versus having it turned off and having to bring the temperature up after dropping many degrees, which will cause your energy bill to be higher.” Jim Barnett, manager and chief operating officer at Perfect Star, suggests checking the heating system’s operating efficiency, reducing

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Floor care from page 5B of cleaning and drying, experts say. “It depends on the household, pets and kids make a huge difference but it’s best to get carpet cleaned once annually,” said Vince Costanza Jr. of Dependable Carpet Cleaning at 1752 Mediterraneo Place Brentwood. “You should be vacuuming your carpets once a week at minimum, twice is better but once at least.” Costanza added: “Once the temperature reaches 75 degrees then that’s the best drying temperature. A lot of people love to get their carpets cleaned in the spring until the early parts of fall. It takes longer to dry when it’s naturally wet and cold outside.” Costanza noted that removing carpet in busy areas in the home such as hallways and the living room helps in the overall appearance of what those areas look like over time. He recommended placing rugs to make cleaning or replacing more maintainable. Having carpet in bedrooms is a personal preference. But because we don’t spend as much time throughout our day in the bedroom, it makes for a more comfortable place in which to relax. “There are a lot of pros to hardwood,” Costanza said. “I recommend getting carpet out of the high traffic areas and putting in hardwood whether it’s LVP (luxury vinyl plank), hardwood or engineered hardwood. That stuff you can go a lot longer without having to get it professionally cleaned.” “I think it’s still very beneficial to have

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