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Brentwood takes another stab at disputed downtown tattoo ordinance Council allows two studios in contentious discussion

Golden Heart Gallery is one of two tattoo studios that would be allowed to operate in downtown Brentwood following the adoption of the proposed amendment.

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The Brentwood City Council traded barbs during another discussion of downtown tattoo studios during their Oct. 13 meeting. While they ultimately voted 4-1 to allow tattoo studios to operate downtown, they elected to limit the number of studios to two and grandfathered in two studios that are already doing so. Vice Mayor Pa’tanisha Pierson was the dissenting vote. “I’m a little bothered by the two…it just feels discriminatory,” Pierson said of

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the change to only allow two studios downtown, down from the four that the council had discussed during their Sept. 8 meeting.

“It feels very biased to say it’s okay for two people downtown but not the other people.” Pierson suggested that the motivation

to move from four parlors to two was potentially a “personal” decision fueled by bias against tattoo shop owners who had attended meetings in the past in the hopes of being able to come to downtown Brentwood. “It just sounds like BS and I’m going to call it what it is,” she continued. “I tried to compromise to make it all work for everybody but that, to me, is gloves off. If I were you guys, I’d sue the shit out of this city.” The discussion quickly turned heated, with Councilmember Faye Maloney – who had proposed the reduction – laughing at Pierson’s comment and reminding her that she’s entitled to her own opinion. “I didn’t just wake up and decide that. “I’ve been talking to a lot of businesses see Brentwood page 19A

Oakley City Council tackles Invasive golden mussels spreading how to handle e-bikes Board also approves Hacienda Estates subdivision By Connor Robles Correspondent

sessions, the council also approved the 5.4-acre, five-lot Hacienda Estates rural residential subdivision 4-1, over the objections of Councilmember George Fuller E-bike work session Beard explained the history of light electric vehicles, saying that they first became popular with families during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and gained

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Aashutosh Vyas, a junior at Heritage High School, recently published his first book What the Eye Returns To. “What the Eye Returns To is about developing your own creative vision as a photographer,” Vyas explained. “A lot of the book came from a question I kept running into: Why can a photograph be technically good and still feel like something is missing? I write about dissatisfaction, learning the craft, recognizing the patterns in your own work, and eventually understanding what your eye naturally returns to.” Vyas noted that the photos draw from his five years of work photographing in Oregon and mentoring with photographers Dietmar Krueger and Karl Whittaker. “The book itself is an argument: the technical rules are only the beginning, and the real work of photography is learning to see in a way that’s yours,” he said. “I wanted to make the book because photography had become much

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Editor: As a student at Los Medanos College who knows a few students who have attended and still attend local high schools, I feel the school district’s “solution” to underage students vaping in bathrooms is ridiculous and pointless. Kids can still freely smoke outside, behind buildings, or carefully disperse the smoke in the bathrooms to avoid triggering the detectors, as I’ve heard from people who have attended these schools. It also simply doesn’t address the underlying problem of why kids feel the need to smoke at school. Instead of punishing students for vaping, schools should focus more on educating them about what these substances are doing to them internally, especially unregulated vaping devices and other substances. According to today.ucsd.edu, “Using data from more than 160,000 students statewide, the researchers found that students attending schools receiving TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) funding were 20% less likely to use tobacco overall and 23% less likely to vape, compared with students in schools without TUPE funding.” Programs like TUPE focus on educating students about tobacco use and helping them from becoming regular users instead of punishing students only after they are caught. Other schools use programs like these to educate their students and get to the root cause of why they’re using them to begin with. If students had more support and understood the effects of everything they’re putting their bodies and minds through, they might be more likely to try healthier coping mechanisms or ask for help if they already use unsafe ones.

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Support global polio immunization on World Polio Day

Editor: In an era of global health challenges, we should support polio immunization. While tremendous progress has been made against infectious diseases, global health challenges — from reduced funding to competing priorities to vaccine misinformation — have put us at risk for the resurgence of vaccine-preventable illnesses like polio. Although Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since 1988, sparing more than 20 million people from paralysis, the virus still circulates. Thanks to the GPEI’s large-scale immunization campaigns, wild polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but the virus knows no boundaries. Unvaccinated and undervaccinated populations everywhere remain vulnerable to outbreaks of this potentially deadly disease. As Brentwood and Oakley Rotary members and trusted voices in the community, we will continue to champion polio immunization because the consequences for those who contract it and survive may be profound and permanent. While some may view polio immunization as optional because it isn’t circulating where they live or they don’t deem the infection to be life-threatening, if vaccination rates decrease, we will lose the herd

immunity needed to prevent this paralyzing disease from reemerging in previously polio-free areas. We look forward to the day when polio will become the second human disease to ever be eradicated. And on World Polio Day, Oct. 24, we urge readers to visit www.endpolio.org to learn what actions you can take to help us achieve a polio-free world. Nigel Jesson Rotary Club of Brentwood president Michael Hale Rotary Club of Oakley president

Build indoor pickleball courts to reduce loudness of outdoor courts

Editor: Take action. The city of Brentwood sees pickleball as loud. In the article “Pickleball discussion causes a racket Brentwood looks to move courts away from neighborhood (Sept. 24), it states that the neighbors

complained about the sound. We need to stop this, for “Pickleball Discussion Causes a Racket”. Look at the need. We should use the tax dollars held aside for the use of making it indoor so the pickleball players can use it. This allows all players and neighbors to be satisfied. We must not let our tax dollars go to such a waste of resources; we should put tax dollars into indoor ones. Visualize keeping the pickleball court where it is. This is the solution; moving it is wasting tax dollars. We need to build it as an indoor pickleball court. This should be our call to action. This is what we should do to please both parties at hand. This will stop the waste of tax dollars, and this is an easier fix than relocating the court, and making the 160 pickleball players of Brentwood pleased as well. This solves the problem of the loudness. Maddy Katreeb Los Medanos College student

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This Week’s Events Saturday, October 17 Freedom High School Car Show Fundraiser

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

Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce Lobster Boil

This fundraiser is from 5:30-9:30 p.m. 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 more at the door. For details, contact Amy Tilley at rotarydigsandrigs@gmail.com.

Empowerment and Healing Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To ensure no survivor feels isolated, the City of Antioch is gathering residents, advocates, and families for a morning of solidarity, recovery, and togetherness. The Empowerment & Healing Walk is from 10 a.m. - noon at Contra Loma Estates Park, Mahogany Way and Manzanita Way in Antioch. Following the walk, attendees are welcome to stay for a free lunch and resource fair. Advance registration is strongly encouraged to assist organizers with lunch and activity preparations. Residents can sign up by scanning the QR code on event flyers or visiting https://bit.ly/https://bit.ly/3UNgiBB.

Hike at Marsh Creek State Park

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fundraising, moderately strenuous 3-mile hike at Marsh Creek State Park. It starts at 9 a.m. at 21789 Marsh Creek Road, the entrance to the park. No children under 12 or pets, and anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $25, and proceeds benefit the restoration of the John Marsh House. To register, visit https:// bit.ly/3UdTpao

Case & Carve Experience (Steak & Whiskey)

Enjoy a guided whiskey tasting from 5-10 p.m. led by the lead distiller from Sabbatical Distillery, who will walk you through the distilling process, share tasting notes, and showcase the character behind each pour. The night at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., begins with curated appetizers and cocktails followed by a ribeye dinner. Tickets are $75. For details, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ cask-and-carve-experience.

Sunday, October 18 Annual Bethel Island Health and Safety Fair

Focusing on safety and preparedness, an annual Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, Oct. from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Scout Hall at 3090 Ranch Lane. 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.

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 within their school.

On the Horizon Friday, October 23 Halloween Bingo at De Luna Ranch

Celebrate Halloween at De Luna Ranch at 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $55, which includes dinner and bingo games with cash prizes. Costumes are encouraged, so come as spooky, silly, or overthe-top. For details, visit siofthedetla.com.

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.

Hometown Halloween – Heroes versus Villains

A night of trick-or-treating at Oak and First streets from 4-8 p.m. at various booths. Awards will be given to the first-, secondand third-place booths. For details, visit https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/ events/details/2026-hometown-halloween23497?calendarMonth=2026-10-01

Friday, October 30 Night of the Living Loud

Night of the Living Loud is an all-ages Halloween rock show at 6 p.m. for all ages presented by Rage for Democracy at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. The event brings together live local bands, costumes, community, and civic participation for a nonpartisan “Rock the Vote” style night focused on encouraging people to register, get informed, and make their voices heard at the ballot box. Guests can enjoy multiple live bands, a costume contest with prizes for the top three costumes, vendors, and voter information and resources. Rage for Democracy is a nonprofit organization that combines civic education, community outreach, and the energy of the rock and metal community to create spaces where people can gather, connect, and get involved. Advance tickets are $15 plus applicable card processing fees. Admission at the door is $20 cash.

Sunday, November 1 Brentwood Diwali Mela 2026

United Indian Association presents The Diwali festivities include a musical evening with DJ, friends, community and family from 3–8 p.m. at Brentwood City Park. The festival features cuisines, music, and dancing featuring classical and Bollywood performances and a Kids Zone. For details and to reserve your free tickets, visit https://united-indian.org/event/diwali-2026/ . For cultural program registration, register at https://forms.gle/9mwTuQDb2ifSCFkw9. Volunteers can register at https://forms.gle/ D42pzJs41MM7ue876.

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Sample food from 10 restaurants from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit any of the participating restaurants in any order you choose. Your ticket gets you a food sample from each location. (Must get your ticket punched at each participating restaurant to get your food sample) Beverages and additional food must be purchased separately. You must visit all locations and get your ticket punched to be eligible for the special prize drawing. Restaurants include: Bagel Street Café (1-3 p.m. only), 4815 Lone Tree Way Suite C – Antioch; Smith’s Landing, 1 Marina Plaza – Antioch; Dad’s BBQ 5887 Lone Tree Way, and Hop Asylum (must be 21 or older), 2411 Empire Ave., Brentwood; Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, 523 West 10th Street – Antioch; Freddy B’s BBQ, 1803 West 10th Street – Antioch; Skipolini’s, 901 Fitzuren Road, Antioch; Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 2737 Hillcrest Ave – Antioch; The Pour Up (Most be 21 or older), 1 I St., Antioch; Antioch Tap House (3-6 p.m. only), 2709 Hillcrest Ave – Antioch; Lone Tree Golf Course (3-6 p.m. only), 4800 Golf Course Road – Antioch. For details, visit https://kiwanisclubofthedelta-antioch.com. All proceeds benefit local charities. To purchase tickets contact Kay Power at (925) 202-3519 or Allison Norris at (925) 642-5404, or tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/antioch-kiwanis-restauranttour-2026-tickets-1998749462447?aff=ebdssb destsearch

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 6-8 Annual Artisan Christmas Craft Faire More than 50 vendors are expected for this year’s annual Artisan Christmas Craft Faire at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Hours are Friday, 5-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For details about how to become a vendor, call (925) 516-5380.

Monday, November 9 Oakley Senior Citizens trip to Cache Creek Casino

Round-trip motorcoach transportation will leave the Oakley Recreation Center at 8 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. Cost is $49, which includes driver tip. For details, call the Oakley Senior Center at 925-626-7223 or Allan at 925-265-3417 or email oakleyseniors@gmail. com. Money must be paid by Nov. 2 via Zelle to oakleyseniors@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 11 City of Oakley Veterans Day Ceremony

Join the City of Oakley in honoring veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony From 11 a.m. – noon at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the ceremony, contact the Oakley Recreation Division at (925) 625-7041.

Friday, November 13 Annual Veterans Day Dinner and Texas Hold ‘em Tournament

From 5-10:30 p.m., enjoy a barbecue dinner and all the fixings by Chef Chris Romero and his Holy Smoker, plus raffle prizes and a silent auction at Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus Council #7467 at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Sponsor a table for $250, which includes four player tickets for the Texas Hold ’em game. Player tickets are $75, which includes buy-in and dinner, and dinner-only tickets are $30. Registration deadline is Nov. 1. For tickets and to register, call Broderick Johnson at 209689-8941 or email broderick.johnson82@icloud. com or knights7467@gmail.com.

Saturday, November 14 Marine Corps Birthday Dinner

Celebrate the 251st Birthday of the Marine Corps with the Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, Marine Corps League from 5-10 p.m. at Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill, 1 Marina Plaza in Antioch. Tickets are $90. You will be asked to select which meal each ticketed guest would like: beef, fish or vegetarian. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4duPXPc.

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

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

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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.

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District 3 in East County spans diverse terrain and includes several unincorporated pockets where storm impacts can vary widely. County crews and first responders work hard, but when a major storm hits, response resources can be stretched thin. When households prepare in advance, it reduces strain on responders, speeds recovery, and helps neighbors support one another, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. Contra Costa County Public Works has prepared recommendations and resources for you to easily take action today. Here are three simple ways to be ready for the next storm: 1. Pack your emergency kit before you need it. A well-stocked kit is like insurance: you hope not to use it, but you’ll be grateful you have it. Include water, non‑perishable food, flashlights, medication, copies of important documents, and chargers. Don’t forget items for children, pets, or family members with medical needs. 2. Know your plan — then share it. Identify where you’ll go if you need to evacuate, how you’ll communicate if cell service falters, and who your emergency contacts are. Encourage friends and neighbors to do the same. 3. Stay informed, not surprised. Follow local agencies on social media, sign up for weather alerts, and keep a battery‑powered radio handy. Awareness is your first line of defense. When one person takes readiness seriously, others follow. Talk about your emergency kit. Compare safety plans. Ask neighbors if they need help preparing.

This year’s theme for the Delta Heritage Forum is “Delta as Culinary Journey.” This series of academic lectures hosted by the Contra Costa County Historical Society is an invitation to understand the rich cultural tapestry of the Delta through the food everyone eats. Tickets are $55 for the program from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. The day includes coffee and pastries, full lunch, and vintage cake tasting. Reservations are at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/delta-as-culinary-journey-the-delta-heritage-forum-tickets1999621054402?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

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Composting is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to reduce waste, enrich your soil, and support a healthier environment and this fall. The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development is offering free virtual workshops designed for anyone interested in learning how to compost at home. Whether you’re new to composting or ready to dive into the fascinating world of worm bins, these workshops are a fun and accessible way to build sustainable habits. All county residents are welcome, along with anyone else curious about composting, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. Discover how simple it can be to turn everyday food scraps into nutrient‑rich

Bethel Island residents can take their trash to the Bethel Island Community Clean Up on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the BIMID Mitigation site, 7300 Bethel Island Road from 8 a.m. - noon. Residents will need a valid I.D. and current disposal bill, according to Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office, which is hosting the event. Each resident can dispose of five cubic yards of junk (enough to fill the bed of a pick-up truck). Items not accepted include dirt, rock, treated wood, hazardous waste, mattresses or box springs, concrete, bricks, appliances or electronic waste, tires, fibreglass and boat parts. To RSVP, which is required, contact Anna Cleese at 925-655-2336 or Anna. Cleese@bos.cccounty.us.

Pacheco Pass conservation easement becomes first Santa Clara County acquisition for Save Mount Diablo Joseph Belli, expert Diablo Range conservation biologist and author, looks to begin a new era of Diablo Range land conservation. On Oct. 12, Save Mount Diablo acquired a perpetual conservation easement on 55 acres of Joseph Belli’s Pacheco Pass land for less than $250,000 by the end of December if all goes well with the due diligence and closing processes. This property sits in the Pacheco Pass, a wildlife corridor linkage, which means protecting it from development is a heightened priority for Diablo Range connectivity, according to a press release. “When I purchased the property in 1992,” Belli said, “my long-term goals included not only preserving the land but opening it up to conservation-oriented research. I even gave it a name: the Pacheco Pass Wildlife Research Station, which I envisioned serving as a hub for ecologists, botanists, and wildlife biologists studying the natural history of the Diablo Range. So far I’ve been the sole researcher here, but my hope is that the easement will provide access to researchers within the Save Mount Diablo community.” The property is a major connection point between three Diablo Range counties: Santa Clara, San Benito, and Merced. It is part of the upper Pajaro River watershed and the Pacheco Creek watershed.

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Brentwood’s biggest football game has arrived, and Friday night’s 2026 Brentwood Bowl is earlier and with more on the line compared to previous years. Heritage (5-2, 2-1 Bay Valley Athletic League) enters the game looking to extend its turnaround season with a win over its crosstown rival Liberty, while the Lions look to rebound from their loss to Pittsburg last week as they work toward the North Coast Section postseason. Both teams can establish themselves as playoff contenders with a win Friday night. With five wins, Heritage is already playoff eligible and can officially clinch an NCS playoff spot with a win over the Lions, while a win would make Liberty playoff eligible as it would be their fifth. Heritage second-year head football coach Nick Wisely knows the stakes at hand Friday night and what a win over Liberty, let alone a good performance, could represent in the home stretch of the regular season. “Our boys are really excited,” Wisely said. “We felt some success this year, and we want to continue to feel it. We know that in order to really get this program on the right foot, it’s beating the team on the other side of town. We’re building on what we’re doing but that’s the next step.” After finishing 1-9 and coming nowhere near the playoffs a year ago, Heritage has won five of its first seven games in 2026 en route to a return to the playoffs. The Patriots followed a 24-6 loss to Antioch on Sept. 25 with consecutive victories over Freedom and Emerald, beating the latter 56-0

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Liberty’s Robert Ellsworth runs for a touchdown during the Lions’ game at Pittsburg last Friday. in Dublin last week. The Patriots enter the Brentwood Bowl winners of three of their last four games. “The past two weeks we got back to our ball,” Wisely said. “We went away from some things against Antioch where I just felt we weren’t playing the way we normally play. We just got back to basics, stuck to fundamentals and kept with a positive mindset, and the kids just picked up on it. The kids came ready and had a big chip on their shoulder from that loss to be able to turn it around for two straight games.”

Wisely and company hope that the current winning trend is a good sign for the Patriots entering Friday night. Heritage has not defeated Liberty since 2016. On the other side of Brentwood, for Liberty (4-3, 2-1 BVAL) the Brentwood Bowl offers not only a chance for the Lions to continue their decade-long dominant streak over the Patriots, but also a chance at refocusing for the final stretch of the regular season. It also helps that the Lions have won the last 10 meetings against the Patriots, including playoffs. “We’re working to eliminate the distractions and now we’re back in school, which in some respects gets them back to a more normal schedule. We’re consistently reinforcing staying on task and staying focused on things that matter and what we can control” Clark said. The Lions allowed 26 first-quarter points in their 41-19 loss to Pittsburg last Friday night, their worst quarter of the season in their largest margin of defeat this season. However, Liberty managed to outscore the Pirates 19-15 through the final three quarters to end the night on somewhat of a good note to build on. “You take the information, good and not so good,” Clark said. “Our goal is to continue to ascend as a team and play our best football come postseason. In a game like that (against Pittsburg) you can’t have that kind of start… but I appreciated the way they continued to play. They showed a lot of resiliency.” Liberty has one more game after the Brentwood Bowl against Emerald on Oct. 23 before their bye week on Halloween weekend. They close the regular season at current league-leader Antioch (5-1, 3-0 BVAL) on Nov. 6, a game that should carry plenty of playoff implications as well. Clark says that he wants his team to develop consistency while staying focused on the week ahead. “It’s balancing staying in the moment; the importance of today versus seeing the big picture,” Clark said. “Ultimately we want to play our best ball in the tournament. You have to go through things like this as a team and hopefully come out, individually and collectively, as a better group.”

Liberty girls flag football focuses on growth Lady Lions now two wins away from league title By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Entering the final week of the regular season next week, Liberty’s girls flag football team find themselves two games away from a fourth-straight Bay Valley Athletic League title after defeating Pittsburg 28-6 in Wednesday night’s Senior Night matchup in Brentwood. However, even as the regular season winds down entering the next week’s finale, the Lady Lions and head coach Mike Gregory are focused more on themselves instead of the playoffs ahead. “It’s all about continuing to grow,” Gregory said. “We continue to challenge ourselves in a way that we’re going to learn continuously. …The girls have to understand that we have to take it to the next level because the next level’s coming when we get to the playoffs. So we have to be focused on that and what we need to do and be consistent. Each game is [for us to] grow.” Liberty’s (21-1, 9-1 BVAL) lesson

on being consistent came in Wednesday night’s win. The Pirates (6-10, 4-6 BVAL), entered the night missing several players who quit following the team’s Senior Night game on Monday. Pittsburg came out strong against the Lady Lions Wednesday night, picking off junior quarterback Elenoa Malu three times in the first half, and pulled within a point of Liberty in the first quarter, scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Laianna Lim to junior Saili Vaesau midway through the second quarter. Malu, who scored on their third drive of the night after the first two ended in interceptions, put the Lady Lions on the board first with a two-yard touchdown run set up by a 25-yard pass a few plays earlier to senior Alannah Lopez. Malu found Lopez for a one-yard scoring toss just before halftime, and scored her second touchdown on the ground midway through the fourth quarter. Sophomore Mia Toeaina’s 25-yard interception return for a touchdown helped Liberty seal the win in the final two minutes of the game. Before Liberty’s 14-point, fourth-quarter outburst, the Pirates kept themselves within a score of tying the Lady Lions throughout the third quarter, trailing just 14-6. “Even though they lost some players, it was still a really hard game for us,” Lopez said.

Gregory explained that the team getting a win even when not playing well is a growing point and learning lesson as the postseason looms. “We got to make sure that we’re consistent,” Gregory said. “This journey is not done. We need to continue to work hard and continue to grow.” For Lopez, she would become the first Lady Lion to have helped lead the flag football program to four-straight league titles since the birth of the sport in 2023 should Liberty win out their remaining two games next week at Freedom on Monday and at Antioch on Wednesday night. “It’d be really awesome to win [the league title] every single year I’ve been here,” Lopez said. “It’d be really exciting having been here all four years.” Lopez added that even as the Lady Lions stare down another league championship, they still have their sights set on the North Coast Section championship. Liberty has yet to get past the quarterfinals in each of the last two years since the sport adopted the traditional playoff brackets following their NCS tournament in the inaugural 2023 season. “We just want to win it all,” Lopez said. “We’re really good this year, despite the first loss at Heritage. I think we’re really locked in this time, and I think we could do it.”

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Liberty sophomore Mia Toeaina scores on an interception return for a touchdown during the Lady Lions’ girls flag football game against Pittsburg Wednesday night in Brentwood.

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Heritage’s Jaelyn Kinnaird (12) celebrates after scoring a point in the Patriots’ girls volleyball game at Deer Valley Tuesday night in Antioch. in a row from 1998-2004 before winning their last one in 2007, their final season in the league. Carondelet left the BVAL following the 2007 season, joining the East Bay Athletic League in 2008. Heritage forged the league’s new dynasty following the Cougars’ departure. They shared the league title with Deer Valley in 2010 emailed for the team’s first, then

won four more in a row, splitting it once with Liberty in 2012 before winning backto-back outright titles once again in 2013 and 2014. After watching Liberty and Deer Valley win it all in 2015 and 2016, the Patriots returned to the top in 2017 before another two-year gap without a title. Since then, Heritage has won the BVAL title every

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Entering the final week of the regular season next week, Heritage’s girls volleyball team has a chance to retain the throne atop the Bay Valley Athletic League with a win at Pittsburg Tuesday night. However, while this would be the Patriots seventh-straight BVAL league title, Heritage has a chance to make some history should they clinch the league championship once again. A win would be the program’s 13th BVAL league title, tying them with Carondelet’s 13 league titles as the winningest program in BVAL history, according to league records. It’s a statistic that even surprised head coach Janet Hannigan following Tuesday’s 3-0 win at Deer Valley. “It would be great [to repeat as league champions for a record-tying 13th time],” she said. “I didn’t even realize until today that there was a record of how many BVAL wins and the top team was Carondelet with 13. We have 12. And that says a lot because the girls know how strong that program is, even though they’re not in our league anymore. It would be really great to do that.” According to the BVAL records, Carondelet won the first five league championships from 1988-1992, then won seven

year since 2020, splitting once with Freedom in 2024. Their current six-year league winning streak outdoes Carondelet’s five in a row from 1988-92 and is one shy of tying the Cougars’ seven-year streak from 1998-2004. Only Heritage and Carondelet have won four or more league championships in a row in league history. Along with tying the all-time league championships record, should they win on Tuesday, the Patriots also have a chance at one more notch on their belt – a chance at their first undefeated league season since 2022, and their fourth in seven seasons. For a team coming off of a league and North Coast Section championship last year, the moment hasn’t gone unnoticed – mostly. “It means a lot,” senior Jaelyn Kinnaird said. “I noticed that we have one part checked off [the league title], so now we get to check off the other part in the playoffs [a repeat NCS title]. It’s kind of like putting something under a rug knowing that we have the league how we want it to be.” The undefeated season has gotten away from Heritage throughout the last few years. Throughout the current dynasty stretch since 2020, Heritage has gone undefeated in league play just three times, from 2020-2022. Since then, they’ve lost just four league games, and just one in each of the last two years.

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Liberty cross-country runner Madysen Barbaran entered her sophomore season with a weight on her shoulders, especially after a strong high school debut in her freshman year. “I came into this season knowing I had something to prove,” Barbaran said. “Making State my freshman year was an accomplishment I was really proud of, but I knew I wasn’t done yet.” With two meets left in the season before the Bay Valley Athletic League championships in Contra Loma on Nov. 4, Barbaran has not only been on pace to match her success from last year, she may exceed it. The kicker to her story is that cross country isn’t her initial sport. It’s soccer. “I initially got into cross country to get in better shape for soccer,” Barbaran said. “I stayed because of the self-discipline I learned along the way. Running taught me a lot about pushing myself and holding myself accountable.” To say that Barbaran choosing to stay in her new lane was a good decision may be an understatement. Last year, she won the BVAL individual championship, becoming the first Lady Lion to win

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t the Oct. 13 Oakley City Council meeting, the Oakley Police Department and Chief Paul Beard awarded civilians Murrell Johnson and Nathan Wingate the department’s inaugural Chief’s Certification award for saving the life of a woman whose car crashed into the Contra Costa Canal on July 16. Beard also gave Officer Gabriel Ganz the inaugural Lifesaving Award for intervening in a potentially deadly fight last year. Johnson and Wingate were also recognized for their deed by Wendy Fabian of county Supervisor Diane Burgis’ office.

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he city councils in Brentwood and Oakley took time during their respective Oct. 13 meetings to honor each city’s Rotary Club. The Brentwood Rotary Club was honored in connection with a proclamation recognizing Oct. 24 as World Polio Day. Vice Mayor Pa’tanisha Pierson, herself a Rotarian, praised the organization for the work it does year round giving back to the community while also praising the organization for its advocacy and assistance in raising awareness of the dangers of polio, particularly through some of their annual fundraising efforts. Members of the Rotary Club noted that polio affects people across the world, including some prominent local figures, such as the former owner of Harvest Park Bowl, Jim Wangeman. For more information about Brentwood Rotary Club, visit www.brentwoodrotaryclub.com The Oakley Rotary Club was also honored by its own City Council during their Oct. 13 meeting. The council praised the group for its efforts, highlighting the global organization’s motto of “service above self” and proclaiming Oct. 24 as World Polio Day in Oakley as well. Oakley Rotary Club President Mike Hale thanked the City Council and said the group was “very proud” to be a part of the effort to eradicate polio globally. “We’re 99.9% there,” he said. For more information about Oakley Rotary Club, visit www.rotaryclubofoakley.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on October 27, 2026, to consider the following matter: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD 1) ADOPTING THE FY 2026/27 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES; 2) MAKING CERTAIN SUPPORTING FINDINGS, INCLUDING THE INAPPLICABILITY OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT TO THESE ACTIONS; 3) IMPOSING SAID FEES; 4) ADDING NEW PARKS AND RECREATION FEES FOR THE SAND CREEK SPORTS COMPLEX; AND 5) REPEALING RESOLUTION 2025-109, WHICH ADOPTED THE FY 2025/26 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES Further information and viewable copies of the draft Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, or by calling (925) 516-5400. 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 the Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. 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 public 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. Members of the public desiring to provide comments as part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date or attend the meeting in person. HOW TO PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON 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 at (833) 548-0276, (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 and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. Providing your name is encouraged, but not required. If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon on the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or (925) 516-5182. 3. E-MAIL a. Public comments may be submitted by e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Public comments received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be: 1) distributed to the Council by e-mail before the meeting; 2) posted online for public inspection at www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline; and 3) later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. E-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record. Personal contact information may be published if it is included in the e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY The public may view the meeting through the one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov, or through the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofbrentwoodca. Any other disclosable public records related to an open-session agenda item that are distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge the City Council’s ac-

tion on this matter 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 before the public hearing. Dated: October 16, 2026, October 23, 2026 Amanda McVey City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97738 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 2026.

written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of such public hearing. Interested persons may submit or withdraw written protests by appearing at the City Council Chambers during the course of the hearing of this agenda item. Under Government Code section 53339.6, if written protests against the proposed annexation are filed by (1) 50 percent or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is greater, residing within CFD No. 5; (2) 50 percent or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is greater, residing within the Territory; (3) the owners of one-half or more of the area of land within CFD No. 5 that is not exempt from the special tax; or (4) the owners of one-half or more of the area of land within the Territory that is not exempt from the special tax, and such protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce them below the applicable threshold, no further proceedings to annex the Territory to CFD No. 5 shall be undertaken for one year from the date of the City Council’s decision on the matters considered at the public hearing. At the conclusion of such public hearing, the City Council may abandon the proceedings to annex the Territory to CFD No. 5 or may, after passing upon all protests, determine to proceed to call an election to submit to the qualified electors of the Territory the question of annexing the Territory to CFD No. 5 and authorizing the levy of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory; and if the City Council determines at the conclusion of such public hearing to call such an election, the voting procedure at such election shall be by landowners in the Territory voting in accordance with the Act. Each qualified landowner shall have one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land owned within the Territory that is not exempt from the special tax. Approval of the special tax requires the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes cast. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that such public hearing may be continued from time to time, but shall be completed within thirty (30) days. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the Resolution of Intention and a copy of Annexation #18 Boundary Map showing the boundaries of the Territory are on file with the City Clerk at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, and are available for review there during business hours by any interested persons. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 016-040012-3 (Adams Lane) Questions should be directed to the City of Brentwood Engineering Department, telephone (925) 516-5420. 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, by roll-call vote, 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) 548-0282 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. of 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 16, 2026 Amanda McVey City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97727 Publish Date: October 16, 2026.

cated 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.

Dept.: 30 Room: 201 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: October 12, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 97731 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026.

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 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 147960CA. 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.

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 27, 2026 to consider the following matter: ON THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 CITY OF BRENTWOOD, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Annexation #18 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 8, 2026, the City Council of the City of Brentwood (the “City”) duly adopted Resolution No. 2026-92 (the “Resolution of Intention”) wherein the City declared its intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 5, and the City Council determined, under and pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”), that the public convenience and necessity require that it commence proceedings to annex certain territory (the “Territory”) to Community Facilities District No. 5, City of Brentwood, County of Contra Costa, State of California (“CFD No. 5”) constituting certain parcels of land, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers further listed below. The proposed annexation would authorize the levy of special taxes within the Territory to finance the public facilities and services identified in the Resolution of Intention. The applicable rate and method of apportionment of the special taxes are described in the Resolution of Intention and accompanying documents on file with the City Clerk. A summary of public facilities and services that may be funded includes: Facilities: The acquisition of construction of public protection and safety facilities, governmental and community facilities, flood and storm drainage facilities, roadways, and the undergrounding of utility transmission and distribution facilities. Services: The maintenance and operation of public improvements and the services associated with public protection and safety services, joint use school site services, and flood and storm drainage services. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that Tuesday, the 27th day of October 2026, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the City Council may reach the matter, at the regular meeting of the City Council, has been fixed by the City Council as the time for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5 and the levying of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory and all other matters set forth in the Resolution of Intention. During such public hearing any persons interested, including all taxpayers, property owners and registered voters within CFD No. 5 and within the Territory, may be heard, and the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against the proposed annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 5 or the levying of special taxes of CFD No. 5 within the Territory or on any other matters set forth in the Resolution of Intention will be heard and considered. Any protests to the foregoing may be made orally or in writing by any such interested persons or taxpayers, except that any protests pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of such proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularities and defects to which the objection is made; and the City Council may waive any irregularities in the form or content of any written protest and at such public hearing may correct minor defects in such proceedings. Any written protest not personally presented by its author at the public hearing must be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the hearing, and any

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-2026-0004641 The name of the business(es): Hvbibiboyz Studios Located at: 7 W 20th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hvbibiboyz Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Bashar S Muflihi, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2026 by Deputy Clerk P. Gorman Expires 08/27/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97694 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005358 The name of the business(es): WECONNECT SPORTS Located at: 4912 Westwood Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Chrishon Briggs. 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: Chrishon Briggs, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/04/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97693 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005007 The name of the business(es): Y3 Consulting Lo-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005230 The name of the business(es): WONDERWOMAN RENTALS Located at: 765 Summer Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Teresa A Hemenes. 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: Teresa Hemenes, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2026 by Deputy Clerk M. Neal Expires 9/29/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97726 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: LIDIA EGOROVA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: LIDIA EGOROVA CASE NUMBER: N26-1781 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner LIDIA EGOROVA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. LIDIA EGOROVA b. AKA LIDIA DMITRIEVA to Proposed Name: LINDA EGOROVA 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: 1/6/2027 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Room: 201 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: October 9, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 97728 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: STEVEN DANIEL DONIS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: STEVEN DANIEL DONIS CASE NUMBER: N26-1788 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner STEVEN DANIEL DONIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. STEVEN DANIEL DONIS b. AKA STEVEN DANIEL DONIS GONZALEZ to Proposed Name: STEVEN DANIEL DONIS 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: 1/8/2027 Time: 9:00 a.m.

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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005032 The name of the business(es): Fare La Bella Charms Located at: 5240 Neroly Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DeeDee Ann Early. 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: DeeDee Early, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2026 by Deputy Clerk J. Cano. Expires 9/17/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97721 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 147960-CA APN: 037-550080-8 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 2025-0111314, 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE title, possession, condition, or encum- T.S. No. 25-03290-LC-CA Title No. brances, including fees, charges and ex- 250649687-CA-VOI A.P.N. 033-311penses of the Trustee and of the trusts 004-7 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOL-

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LOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/03/2017. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Rudolfo Ortega and Roseanne Ortega, husband and wife Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/08/2017 as Instrument No. 20170211356-00 (or Book, Page) and ReRecorded on 04/05/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0052710-00 (or Book, Page) for the reason of ‘To Add Planned Unit Development Rider’ of the Official Records of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale:: 12/02/2026 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $453,364.63 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3927 Creekside Way, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-311004-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as

a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 25-03290-LC-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 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-03290-LC-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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” 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 the extent that the sale is subject to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031), purchaser agrees to provide all required information and further agrees to reimburse trustee for any costs, expenses or fees incurred as a result of the collection of such information *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 09/29/2026 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-7588052; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4888811 10/09/2026, 10/16/2026, 10/23/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97677 Publish Dates: October 9, 16, 23, 2026.

and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/26/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0033495-00 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 address is: 55 SUNNYVIEW COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 034-160-045-0 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 800280-2832 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-261048653-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 866645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1048653-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 trust-

ee’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 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: 800-2802832 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.

business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jeffrey D Kenney, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/14/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/13/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005143 The name of the business(es): Customscreenpros925 Located at: 177 Broderick dr In: Brentwood, Ca 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Erick Vazquez. 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: A. Barton, Deputy clerk. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/24/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/23/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004522 The name of the business(es): Daniela’s Creations Located at: 4565 Ford Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniela Patino Galvan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2026. Signature of registrant: Daniela Patino Galvan, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/21/2026 by A. Cruz Deputy Clerk Expires 08/20/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004949 The name of the business(es): Nation’s Giant Hamburgers No 25 Located at: 6560 Lone Tree Way, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nation’s Foodservice Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/26/2010. Signature of registrant: David Ballot, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 15, 2026 by D. Gonzalez Deputy Clerk Expires 09/14/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005086 The name of the business(es): MOUNTAIN VIEW - VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES Located 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0005416 The name of the business(es): 1. ALTAMONT GLASS COMPANY 2. ALTAMONT GLASS & SHOWER COMPANY Located at: 4661 SPINNAKER WAY In: DISCOVERY BAY CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROBERT JEFFREY GOULD JR. 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: ROBERT GOULD, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 10/07/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/06/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004842 The name of the business(es): MIGUU Located at: 1350 Kelsey St In: Richmond, CA 94806, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mary Bennett. 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: Mary Bennett, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 10, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/09/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 202600095742 The name of the business(es): Party Pop Studio Located at: 19 Rustic Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brianna Charles. 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: Brianna Charles, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/22/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/22/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2026 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARA JEANENE KENT, deceased CASE NUMBER P26-01378 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHARA JEANENE KENT, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: NIDER LUIS FLORES in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: NIDER LUIS FLORES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: NOVEMBER 03, 2026 Time: 9:00AM 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. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL J AMTHOR 1181 CENTRAL BLVD. SUITE A BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 925-516-4888 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, 2026

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Two cities, two groups – one goal BRCC starts holiday food, toy bin collection in November

Rotary Club of Oakley launches annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive for families

Starting the second week in November, barrels and bins will be located throughout East County to collect non-perishable food and new toys to be given away during the holidays. They will be at post offices, various businesses and local banks and at Brentwood, Byron and Knightsen elementary and middle schools. Then on Dec. 18, from 4-9 p.m., food boxes will be packed at the Brentwood Elementary School cafeteria at 200 Griffith Lane. Food and toys will be distributed to families on Dec. 19 from 7:30 a.m.noon, and volunteers are needed for both days, according to a press release from the Brentwood Regional Community Chest. Families in need can sign up at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, during the following days and times: • Thursday, Nov. 5: 5:30- 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 9: 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 14: 10 a.m.-noon • Friday, Nov. 20: 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 4: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Oakley has announced its annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive, a community-wide effort to bring holiday cheer and essential support to families in need throughout the holiday season. The toy drive will collect new and unwrapped toys for children ages 13 and under only, as well as monetary donations used to purchase food to help ensure that local families in need can enjoy a warm meal and gifts for their children this holiday season, according to a press release. The main toy drop-off location will be at Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery at 1070 Laurel Road. Residents, businesses, schools, and local organizations are encouraged to participate. “Our Christmas Food and Toy Drive reflects Rotary’s deep commitment to serving others and strengthening our community,” said Mike Hale, President of the Rotary Club of Oakley. “With the generosity of Oakley residents and local businesses, we can help make the holiday season brighter for families facing financial hardship.” Advance registration is required and

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How to know if you have breast cancer by Sophia Campbell Correspondent

Many people nationwide are a part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, and each year even more people are affected by breast cancer. According to Dr. Tiffany Svahn, the President of the John Muir Health Cancer Medical group and a breast medical oncologist there were more than 380,000 new diagnoses last year. So, looking for early warning signs is essential, she said. “The key to finding breast cancer early is to not have any signs, but just to find it on a mammogram,” she said. “But between mammograms you can also find signs in other ways. The most common finding is a breast lump. But sometimes you can see a change in the nipple, like inversion of the nipple, or some dimpling of the breast, or some skin changes of the breast like redness or firmness of the skin.” But those signs aren’t necessarily what she would call an early warning. Having regular mammograms works best for early detection. Men can also get breast cancer, although the warning signs look a bit different. “There’s a higher likelihood in genetic mutations,” Svahn said. “So families that have the BRCA 1, and BRCA 2 mutations, male breast cancer is more represented there.” To prevent getting breast cancer Svahn suggested “150 minutes a week [of exercise] and have a healthy diet, which generally in the breast cancer world means a heart healthy Mediterranean- based diet would be considered the healthiest diet. Also trying to minimize alcohol intake.” “In women who are known to have higher risk of developing breast cancer either based on a genetic mutation, or family history” or abnormal cells. “We can offer someone to take a drug called tamoxifen, which is a breast cancer treatment.” Prevention is possible but there are about 170,000 women in this country now who are living with active metastatic

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About 12% of women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to local medical professionals. breast cancer, “meaning that they’re not cured,” Svahn said. Out of all the women in the U.S., “12% of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer,” she said, adding “Of the breast cancer diagnoses we have every year less than 1% are men.” There are many treatments for breast cancer. “There are surgeries, chemo, and radiation. So really it depends on the type of breast cancer,” Svahn said. For treatment, “Most people who are diagnosed with breast cancer get three new doctors right away. They get a breast surgeon, a medical oncologist, and maybe a radiation oncologist.”

Out of the many cancer patients, she said, “There are now more than 4 million breast cancer survivors.” There are many charities that help and support breast cancer patients. John Muir Medical Center set up the “Campaign to Conquer Cancer. And within that, there is a lot of funding available for breast cancer patients and a lot of our former patients,” Svahn said. Other charities for breast cancer include an organization called the Cancer Support Community, The American Cancer Society, the Susan Komen Foundation, and especially noted was the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation for their help for those who have had breast cancer. Another local charity is the Kaleidoscope cancer support group in Byron. Joy Hamilton, the Executive Director of Kaleidoscope, said they deliver baskets of hope to them, meet them, set up one on one personal team coordinators with them, and see what their needs are. “We can provide meals, occasionally we give rides to appointments. We have support groups where they can come to and meet other people in similar circumstances. We try to be one on one support so they can ask questions and get answers on an emotional level.” How can residents support those with breast cancer? “Participating in fundraising events. We [John Muir Health] have a lot of things like walks, galas, cooking classes, and things like that people can participate in to help support people who are going through breast cancer treatments.,” Svahn said. “I think just being part of the community can be really helpful, and I think just asking a breast cancer patient what they need is really helpful. Sometimes they just want to talk and sometimes they don’t want to talk about it and they just want to go for a walk.” The Kaleidoscope group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. 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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Brentwood from page 1A here,” she responded following Pierson’s comments. “I don’t have any bias. I’m not hearing any discriminatory type of anything and I don’t appreciate that.” Councilmembers Tony Oerlemans and Jovita Mendoza got into a heated exchange of their own immediately afterward, with Oerlemans saying that the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan in its current state no longer resembles the agenda item he had brought for council discussion over a year ago. He described his initial idea as being a broad change that would allow tattoo studios to operate downtown rather than limiting the number of them allowed. “If a tattoo shop is not wanted in our downtown, people won’t go,” Oerlemans explained. “It won’t make it and they’ll close

“ I tried to compromise to make it all work for everybody…If I were you guys, I’d sue the shit out of this city.

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Vice Mayor Pa’tanisha Pierson, speaking to tattoo shop owners their doors anyway and move on.” Oerlemans characterized the amount of regulations being added to the amendment as frustrating and confusing while Mendoza considered them to be a necessary compromise that would allow tattoo

studios to operate downtown. “I think it is not a smart idea for economic development at all,” she said of allowing tattoo parlors to take up brick-andmortar space downtown. “I don’t want to do it. But if we’re going to do it, let’s put

Oakley from page 1A sneak up on people, taking advantage of the low noise of the electric motors, and then quickly cut away from them. Others have a propensity to pop wheelies and play chicken with cars in the road, with this last act also cropping up among riders of conventional bikes. Beard recalled multiple incidents of e-bikers causing “chaos” near the Safeway store on O’Hara Avenue, including two that involved a repeat offender whose bike was impounded twice and one in which an e-motorcycle fled the scene at 50 miles per hour with a passenger aboard, forcing police to pursue and detain the rider. Oakley’s parks are also suffering from e-bike users. Beard used Koda Dog Park as an example, saying that a series of deep wheel ruts in the park’s slow-growing grass cost $12,155 and 64 hours of labor to repair. Such damage “is happening in every park to one degree or another,” Beard said. Beard also explained the different classes of small electric vehicles: three types of e-bikes, as well as e-scooters and e-motorcycles in their own categories. Class 1 e-bikes have a legal top speed of 20 miles per hour, no throttle, and do not have minimum age requirements or driver’s license requirements for their use, though people under 18 must wear helmets while riding. These bikes can ride on bike paths, trails, and roads, but not sidewalks, a regulation that has been flouted numerous times by local residents, Beard and Fuller said. Class 2 e-bikes are identical to class 1 e-bikes, except that they have a throttle. Class 3 e-bikes can reach speeds of 28 miles per hour, have no throttles, and have a minimum age requirement of 16, along with helmet requirements for all ages. These can be ridden only on roadways, not bike paths, trails, or sidewalks. All legal e-bikes can only have a motor with a power rating of up to 750 watts, or one horsepower, But e-motorcycles exceed this, sometimes reaching eight to 16 horsepower, the equivalent of a 125cc to 250cc gas dirtbike, which allows them to exceed 50 miles per hour. These are off-highway vehicles in California, Beard said,

Mussels from page 1A The invasive species has already caused major disruptions in other parts of the world, including heavy biofouling of water intake systems, and hurting habitat and wildlife. The mussels compromise local ecosystems by usurping the food supply and consuming all the microscopic zooplankton and photo plankton, leaving none for native species. Moore said the entire food web is impacted, from fish to beavers to larger mammals. “It’s a food source competition,” Moore said. “The mussels filter feed and as they continue to grow in population, they eat a ton of the food source and deplete that resource that all the other animals are dependent on.” As they filter feed, the mussels make

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which means that they are not legally allowed to operate on roadways, only off-road. E-motorcycles require a driver’s license. E-scooters can be operated with a driver’s license or permit, and are defined as having a flat floorboard meant to be stood upon and a top speed of 15 to 19 miles per hour. According to Beard, many Bay Area and Northern California cities have taken steps to institute and enforce laws concerning small electric vehicles. Burlingame, Elk Grove, San Ramon, and many others have passed ordinances to combat trick riding, riding on sidewalks and in parks, and racing, among other issues, while a group of seven police departments (including Concord, Dublin, and Walnut Creek) and the California Highway Patrol have banded together to coordinate against e-bike misuse in the East Bay. Carlsbad in Southern California uses drones to watch for e-bike misuse, and implemented a system that allows residents to report incidents by uploading photos and video online. The Oakley Police Department itself, alongside traffic law enforcement by officers, has engaged in education initiatives, passing out flyers to students and school districts on the classifications and potential dangers of e-vehicles, though Beard stated his belief that direct enforcement, “the type of enforcement that causes impounds,” is more effective. He also said that, despite Councilmember Anissa Wil-

the water clear, allowing underwater vegetation to get more sunlight, causing it to grow thicker and higher in the water. Moore said this unbalancing of the ecosystem can be difficult to correct. He said the best way to remove them is to physically scrape them off whatever they have attached themselves to. California’s water systems are also facing threats. CDFW spokesperson Krysten Kellum said the mussels will grow on virtually any surface – piers, boats, pumps, aquatic vegetation, flood gates, and more. Golden mussels are small – usually less than two inches – and dark yellow to golden brown in color. The mussels spread rapidly by attaching themselves to hard surfaces and releasing microscopic larvae that drift in the water. Golden mussels thrive in fresh or brackish waters and can tolerate a temperature range

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regulation around it…everything we’ve had from staff says that it does not drive sales, it does not drive headcount.” Mendoza called Oerleamans’ suggestion to allow tattoo parlors to come downtown unregulated “boneheaded” from an economic development standpoint. Pierson suggested that other uses for downtown space like parks and museums would also be boneheaded because they do not directly drive economic development. Ultimately, the council voted in favor of the new limit proposed by Maloney and directed staff to work on an amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan that would reflect that. The first reading of that draft is expected to happen in November, according to the council. The full meeting can be watched at https://bit.ly/4hXZgbL

liams’ concern that parents might push back against stricter regulations, he has received no negative feedback from the parents of law-breaking e-bikers. “Orange County has taken an aggressive stance,” Beard said. “One prosecutor said that placing an e-motorcycle in the hands of a child is like giving a child a loaded weapon.” The councilmembers concurred with Beard’s opinion that a strong enforcement policy would help head off further incidents before the issue got out of hand. Fuller, who said he was “happy” with the impoundment of e-bikes used by lawbreakers, congratulated Beard for making sure that Oakley was “tamer” than other cities nearby. He compared it to his experiences as a policeman fighting robberies in Los Angeles. Mayor Hugh Henderson advocated a “threepronged approach,” with ordinances, enforcement (including partnerships with other cities and organizations), and education all used to combat the problem, and Williams advocated the use of escalating fines for repeat offenders. Hacienda Estates tentative map approval Hacienda Estates is in south-central Oakley, at 5321 Sellers Ave. on the west side of the street. It is a 5.4-acre parcel that will be subdivided into five lots of around 1 acre each. The applicant, Mark De La O, did not propose any development at the time of application, but hopes to build his own home on one of the lots, with other investors planning to do the same, in the future. Fuller raised concerns that future developers could purchase the large lots and subdivide them into much smaller single-family lots; Community Development Director Ken Strelo said that, while this would not be legal under Oakley’s city law, there are state laws (superseding city law), such as Senate Bill 9, that would allow a prospective applicant to split the parcels, build housing on each, and build auxiliary dwelling units on them. Fuller, when expressing his intent to vote ‘no’ on the proposal, also cited concerns about water quality in the nearby Marsh Creek.

of 41 to 95 degrees. Kellum said researchers are studying the mussels to find out how much salinity they can tolerate in their habitats. “Some water managers are having success drying them out, but we don’t know for sure how long that takes,” Moore added. Researchers from the CDFW, various water boards and the Department of Water Resources are working together to find ways to reduce and eradicate the mussels to protect native species and infrastructure. So far, a solution has not been found. To help reduce the spread of the mussels, the public has been asked to ensure they “clean, drain and dry” all water vessels and accessories, from boats, wave runners and paddle boards to life jackets, clothing, and paddles. Even mountain bikers and hikers are warned to check their shoes and tires

if they’ve come in contact with water. The golden mussel larvae are small and have a tenacious grip, allowing them to cling to almost anything they encounter, experts say. Once a vessel has launched in a body of water known to be “infested” – such as Lake Del Valle – it will be subject to a 30-day quarantine before being allowed to launch in lakes with inspection protocols in place. The 30-day time period is considered long enough to completely dry out and kill any hidden adult mussels or microscopic larvae, experts say. The quarantine is enforced and monitored using a seal placed over the connection point between the boat and its trailer. For more information, a live look at where mussels have been found, or to report a sighting, visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Mussel.

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t age of 70, many people are looking to retire. Driving into the sunset, sipping mojitos,

dipping your feet in sand. With a similar vision, Ray Elizondo went out to buy a big boat, but ended up signing the papers for 235 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood. The building earlier housed Rubiano’s, but is now the location for an entirely new restaurant and sports bar – Meganos Well. After acquiring the property for $1.4 million in May 2026, Elizondo invested further in revamping of the entire 5,000-square-foot area. Meganos Well now has acoustic walls, comfortable booths, a temperature-controlled wine cooler, and large windows that open to the street. With more upgrades planned, Elizondo has given the restaurant a visual appeal that he hopes will attract a familyfriendly crowd looking to have a good time in downtown Brentwood. Working in the trucking business for the past 50 years, he has taken some inspiration from it to run his new restaurant business. “I’m going to run it like a trucking company,” Elizondo said.

“So, as of today, we are a delivery service. We deliver food and alcohol. Our final mile is you, the customer. From shipping, receiving, to inventory, to fulfillment, to cooking and preparing drinks, and then getting it to you. Once you sit down and get your plate delivered and your alcohol or soda pop delivered, we have finished our final mile. So now that we’re a delivery company, I think I can run this restaurant.” A San Francisco-native, Elizondo has brought about touches of the city in the restaurant. There’s a parlor – a long table with bar stools – behind the bar that traditional San Francisco establishments have to accommodate people as they wait. He also points towards giant beer kegs next to the back door – another nod to San Francisco – which

patrons would pass as they would head out for a smoke. But Brentwood has equally inspired his new restaurant. He has retained the original cooks and head chef of Rubiano’s, along with the Penny Bar, which is lined with (now valuable) pennies. It was the copper shade of pennies that has inspired the rest of the décor of Meganos Well. The biggest tribute to Brentwood, perhaps, is the name itself. Instead of naming the restaurant after himself or his family, Elizondo chose to dig deep into the history of Brentwood. “In 1700s, when the Spanish came here, all they found was sand dunes,” he said. “Oakley is sand, Knightsen is sand, Antioch is sand, all along the mountain ridge up there is sand. So the Spanish said this is all “meganos”, meaning sand, and named it

Rancho Los Meganos. Even when the Spanish signed over the land to the The Mexican government, they kept the name as Rancho Los Meganos. When John Marsh acquired the area in 1837, he started renaming the communities. So we are all on meganos. And now that I’ve got the restaurant, I named it Meganos. I added “well” because I bought some property out here, and the water from the wells that I put in have helped flourish my property. I now have hundreds of trees growing, I’ve got an avocado orchard growing, and my land’s doing well. But also, people tie in the word “well” to the bar, because bars have a well. Hence, Meganos Well.” Having moved to Brentwood about three years ago, local residents have moved Elizondo. “I saw my first parade [in Brentwood],” he said. “The community came together for that parade, and I was just amazed at the thousands that showed up. “It was peaceful, it was fun, and I’m starting to meet so many people downtown. They’re all good people, whether they’re nurses, school employees, firefighters, police officers, everybody from every walk of life. This restaurant caters to those people. It caters to their kids.” To this end, Elizondo’s restaurant offers two private party rooms to host all types of functions. The larger room has a capacity of up to 50 people and is designed to host sports teams, work parties and other larger see Meganos Well page 5B

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Meganos Well from page 3B gatherings. The smaller space is designed for intimate parties of up to ten people. Both are free to reserve. Elizondo has a vision of a space that is as vibrant as welcoming. “It’s not going to be one of those restaurants where you have to hire a security guard. If you have to hire a security guard here, I’ll close the place down. I just don’t want that atmosphere,” he said. He mentioned a regular day when patrons walked in to watch football, and fans, supporting opposing teams, ended up hugging each other and becoming friends. “I’ve never seen this in my life – 49er and Raider fans watching a game under the same roof and getting along,” he said. “When either of the teams scored, Raider fans and Niner fans are hugging each other. Unheard of in the San Francisco Bay Area. Usually it’s fighting or bad words or pushing and shoving. But you should have seen these people! You could cry.”

Already open for bar bites and drinks in the evening, Elizondo is aiming for a full opening this month with a menu that includes pizzas, pastas, wings and other fan Favorites. The current hours for the restaurant are: ♦ Monday 4pm-10pm ♦ Closed Tuesday and Wednesday ♦ Thursday 4pm-midnight ♦ Friday 4pm-midnight ♦ Saturday 9am-midnight ♦ Sunday 9am-10pm The 182-seat restaurant offers 14 beers on tap and wines from local producers. From Halloween to New Years, Meganos Well is going to host a line-up of special events. Promising to dress up the restaurant for Christmas so bright that “you can see it from space,” Elizondo says, “Welcome to my boat!” For more information, including information on how to book private rooms, call 925-308-4102 or visit www.meganoswell.com

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ever get to own a restaurant, I want this place,” said Alejandra Flores, the new owner of Dad’s Diner. In many ways, it’s a dream come true for Flores, who worked years ago as a server at what was then Dad’s Café and who acquired the Brentwood restaurant at 1135 Second St. in December 2025.

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Flores has spent nearly her entire life in hospitality. She’s been working in restaurants since she was 15 and has balanced that with a job as a pharmacy technician at Kaiser. “I’m a very chatty person. I love to talk to people. It’s very different from working in a hospital,’ she says with a smile — one of the reasons, she adds, that she’s still in the restaurant business. Previously owned by Ahmed Mobdy, Dad’s Diner has been a Brentwood fixture for more than a decade. Flores left Dad’s Café about eight years ago to help her sister open Discovery Bay Steakhouse. But

Frequented by families and still patronized by regulars, Dad’s Diner remains a Brentwood staple, just under new ownership. Open daily from 7:00am to 3:00pm. when Mobdy decided to retire, he called her up. “He’s like, ‘Hey, I’m ready to retire. I would like to pass it on to you,’; Flores said. “That was big — that is so sweet. He said, ‘I want you to take over because I know what you can do.’ So here we are.” Much still ties the two versions of the restaurant together. The ‘Dad’ in the name remains, even though ‘Café’ has become ‘Diner.’ Beyond honoring the restaurant’s original legacy, Flores also wanted the name to serve as a tribute to her own father, Salvador Flores, who is a pillar of

their family, a “hero”. Longtime employees have chosen to stay on, and Flores has kept the original menu and recipes largely intact, adding just a handful of items to lean further into the diner vibe. Regulars will find newcomers like hot dogs and luscious milkshakes on the menu, while old favorites have been given playful names. What has changed is the décor. Where the restaurant once had simple walls and carpeted floors, the spacious, 150-seat diner is now a vintage car lover’s paradise.

Corners are furnished with old gas station pumps, traffic lights, a genuine piece of a vintage Cadillac, and an abundance of auto memorabilia — all sourced by Salvador, who tracked down collectibles from across California to furnish the space. Most striking are the walls, lined with nearly 80 license plates spanning the 1910s to today, collected from across the U.S.. They were all donated by Lee and Barbara, regulars at the diner. Flores proudly points to a browned, weathered plate from 1910 that the couple had lovingly preserved for decades. The new look ties neatly into both the diner’s history and its future. Flores laughs about how regulars now miss seeing Mobdy’s colorful, expensive cars parked out front. Flores has leaned into that legacy, while also fueling Salvador’s passion for cars, to host vintage car shows at the diner to bring the community together. The next one, the Wicked Wheels Car Show & Trunk-or-Treat, is set for Oct. 17. Frequented by families and still patronized by longtime regulars, Dad’s Diner is the kind of place where you’re just as likely to find Flores serving tables as running the business from behind the scenes. From one family to another, Dad’s Diner may have changed hands — but its soul remains intact. To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Pairing wine with food is not necessarily complicated, but people may not know where to start. That’s because most think there are strict rules governing which wines go with which foods. You can likely enjoy any wine you want with a meal as long as it’s pleasing to you. Those who are interested in honing their wine-pairing skills can consult these guidelines, courtesy of Food & Wine, WineMaker and The Wine Cellar Group.

Match the most prominent elements.

When pairing wine with food, matching the wine to the most prominent element of the dish is key. This could be the seasonings. For example, an earthy mushroom sauce will need red wine. But a light lemon sauce on chicken pairs better with a white wine. Wine connoisseurs often recommend pairing wine with the sauce of the dish instead of the meat.

a safe bet, most will work alongside rosé. This wine has the acidity of white wine and the fruit character of red. Rosé also is a fine choice with a charcuterie plate. For those who need a more concise “cheat sheet,” consider these pairings. ♦ Chardonnay and salmon ♦ Pinot noir and earthy flavors Photo by Adobe Stock

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Food-wine pairing experts often suggest matching the body of the wine with the weight of the food. Full-bodied wines work well with powerful, strongly flavored foods, while light-bodied wines work with lighter fare. Body sometimes follows alcohol content, but typically is moderated by the tannin profile of the wine.

Keep acid in mind.

Pairing high-acid wines with a corresponding acidic food is a good rule of thumb. But fatty cheese or meats can soften the palate of a tart wine, so that’s also a consideration.

Champagne goes with salty.

♦ Zinfandel and rich foods ♦ Red zinfandel and pizza It can take time to develop a palate that blends the right wines with foods, but practice makes perfect. Plus, it’s important to remember that rules are made to be broken. If there are certain flavors or wines you

Many dry, sparkling wines actually have a touch of fruity sweetness. This can

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