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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is working with legal counsel to determine if they want to adopt an ordinance limiting compliance with federal immigration authorities.

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

The County Board of Supervisors is making progress on a measure that would limit county resources available to immigration authorities. At their July 7 meeting, the supervisors voted 4-1 to continue working with legal counsel on a potential policy or ordinance that will be brought before the board later. District 4 Supervisor Ken Carlson was the dissenting vote. During the discussion, several residents and representatives from local organizations spoke in favor of the county adopting an ordinance rather than an internal policy, explaining that a formal ordinance would have the legal backing to enforce the county’s

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non-cooperative stance if challenged by federal immigration agencies. “Please do not pass a policy. Pass a strong loophole-free ordinance that provides real accountability and real protection for our

community,” a representative from Healthy Contra Costa, told the supervisors. Healthy Contra Costa advocates “for policy changes to increase health equity and racial justice in the community,” according to their website.

Brentwood celebrates July 4th in classic style By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Downtown Brentwood turned out in style for the annual Fourth of July parade, last Saturday morning. The kids’ parade kicked things off as young marchers led the way at 9:30 a.m. while hundreds of residents and visitors packed the sidewalks from First Street to Oak Street. Paradegoers staked out spots as early, some as early as 7 a.m., waving flags and soaking in the festivities as the procession rolled through downtown. “The streets were even more crowded than last year,” Brentwood Mayor Susannah Meyer said. “Every year it feels like it’s getting a little bit bigger.” Floats from several local organizations paraded throughout the route across First Street before turning right onto Oak Street and heading up toward the Brentwood Community Center. This year, the parade carried a little extra weight. It led straight into Brentwood’s America 250 celebration. Along with food carts and other vendors, the American Legion Auxiliary held a Briefs....................................................6A Calendar..............................................8A

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A shrunken Oakley Planning Commission of only three members unanimously approved a liquor license for the La Colmena supermarket at 2603 Main Street and connected to the Twin Oaks mixed-use senior housing complex, over the protests of Twin Oaks residents, who

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car show just outside of the parade route near First and Oak starting across Veterans Hall with assistance from 925 Customs and Kristen Mingus of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition.. “The whole day is filled with a kind of Americana,” Meyer said. “That’s specifically what we were trying to do and what the city staff put together is all about Brentwood and its agricultural history and that relation to the 250th anniversary of the country.”

Her remarks were echoed by those from other civil liberty organizations, such as Melvin Willis, the local representative for the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Institute and Roslyn Spruit, a chairperson for the East Bay chapter of Indivisible. “Passing an ordinance gives me and other community members the ability to defend ourselves and maximize our protection,” Willis said, while pointing out that an ordinance would be a county-wide law. “Local participation in immigration detention carries serious human, legal, and public accountability consequences,” Spruit said, while underscoring that an ordinance would be about drawing a “lawful boundary” around county participation rather than obstructing lawful federal enforcement. If passed, the proposed policy or ordi-

said that allowing the store to sell liquor would cause more traffic and attract disruptive people. The Commission also held a work session in which they expressed interest in a preliminary General Plan amendment for a parcel located at 3920 Empire Ave., which was recently combined with another smaller parcel at 3980 Empire Ave. The parcel’s designation would change from Residential Low to Commercial if the amendment is brought back to the Commission and approved. La Colmena liquor license La Colmena’s liquor license was previously debated at the Comsee Approves page 15A

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Antioch police are still investigating whether to bring charges against a man who barricaded himself inside an Antioch apartment for about five hours last Saturday, threatening to shoot officers and burn down an apartment complex before he surrendered peacefully. Officers were called to the 1600 block of Aster Drive at about 11 a.m. for a report of a disturbance and a man who was possibly injured and bleeding, according to Antioch police. Officers identified him as Kevin Henry, a 46-year-old Antioch resident wanted on a felony warrant for violating the terms of his post-release community supervision, a county probation program for certain people released from state prison, according to an Antioch police press release. Police said that Henry refused officers’ attempts to get him out for medical treatment and barricaded himself inside and was seen with a gasoline container. Antioch police officers evacuated nearby units as a precaution. “The community concern is that there’s been some threats to burn the apartment complex down,” Antioch police

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A man was carried off to an ambulance following a standoff with Antioch police on Aster Drive on Saturday. Lt. Michael Mellone said. “So we want to evacuate the people in the adjacent apartments and continue to negotiate with him to bring this to a peaceful surrender.” Crisis negotiators and the department’s SWAT team responded, along with assistance from the Brentwood and Pittsburg police departments, and a mobile crisis team

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Brentwood throws patriotic bash for America’s 250th birthday By Connor Robles Correspondent

The City of Brentwood held a special America 250 celebration for the Fourth of July, 2026, celebrating a quarter millennium of American independence. Thousands of people descended on downtown Brentwood and Brentwood City Park to listen to patriotic speeches by local veterans, Mayor Susannah Meyer, and the Brentwood City Council, attend a veteran-themed car show featuring dozens of classic vehicles from 925 Customs, and sample refreshments from food trucks, including slices from the Mozzeria pizza truck owned and operated by deaf people, the Filipino-Mexican-Hawaiian fusion cuisine of Mestizo, or hot dogs from one of numerous stands. Female Aerosmith tribute band The RagDolls performed classic American songs for a packed audience. The festival also featured family games such as a water balloon toss and cornhole. Prior to the America 250 celebration, the annual Brentwood Classic Fourth of July parade featuring numerous patriotic floats and vehicles marched through downtown. Meyer called the patriotic celebration “fantastic,” and welcomed “people visiting from all ages and backgrounds.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Diablo Water District helps in state Supreme Court case to protect groundwater

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LUHSD announces fall free breakfast, lunch policy for parents, students

The Liberty Union High School District has announced its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Breakfasts and lunches will be served free of charge every school day due to Universal Meals, but the district is still required to make eligibility determinations for free and reduced-price meals, the district said in a press release. Effective July 1 through June 30, 2027, children are considered eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less than or equal to the federal guidelines. Households do not need to turn in an application when the household receives a notification letter saying that all children automatically qualify for free meals when any household member receives benefits from CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR. Children who meet the definition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway, and children enrolled in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. Contact school officials if any child in the household is not on the notification letter. The household must let school officials know if they do not want to be considered eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Applications will be sent to the household with a letter about the school meal program. While breakfasts and lunches will be provided free of charge every school day, determining eligibility for free and reducedprice meals is still necessary and these determinations can be used to qualify households for other benefits. Households interested in establishing eligibility for meal benefits, must fill out one application for all children in the household and give it to the nutrition office at each school. For a simple and secure method to apply, use The LUHSD online application at https://linqconnect.com/main

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erosity, and patience. His simple advice — save most, spend little, don’t start a fight but don’t walk away, and try again when you fail — guided his life. He found joy in gambling, candy bars, cookies, coffee, Mona’s Italian food, Hallmark movies, and time with his dog, Barkley. He cherished his brothers, sister, extended family, daughters Kimi and Kate, their spouses, partner Lynda, and all his grandchildren. His faith anchored him and he left this world with gratitude. Visitation and Mass are Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 971 O’Hara Ave., Oakley. A Celebration of Life is on July 23 from 2-6 p.m. at 2100 Chicory Drive in Oakley. Casual dress encouraged. Committal Service is Friday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery at 5810 Midway Road in Dixon.

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spending time with friends and family. Jerry was deeply woven into the fabric of Byron and surrounding communities. He took immense pride in his life as a farmer, cherishing the strong bonds and deep relationships he shared with his fellow farmers over the decades. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his sense of humor, his incredibly big heart, his steady integrity, and a spirit of genuine, selfless generosity. Family and friends are invited to honor his legacy at “A Life Well Rooted” on Sunday, July 26 from 1-4 p.m. at McCauley Estate Vineyards, 2525 Sunset Road, in Brentwood. In lieu of gifts, flowers, or food, those who wish to express their sympathy are invited to make a donation to a charity of their choice in Jerry’s honor.

Nov. 06, 1945 - May 18, 2026 R i c h a r d “Dick” Forrest, who lived with heart, humor, and a touch of troublemaking, passed away on May 18, 2026, at age 80. Raised on a farm in Wenona, Illinois, he learned discipline early and often joked that the worst chore was “walking the bean fields” because of the spiders. He served in the U.S. Army before beginning a career that defined him: 37 years as an Adapted P.E. teacher in East Contra Costa County. He loved his students, celebrated their successes, and believed in them with a steadiness that changed lives. He valued physicality, faith, gen-

March 30, 1948 - July 1, 2026 Gerald Edson Tennant, a lifelong resident and local farmer in Byron, California, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Jerry spent 49 beautiful years building a life of devotion alongside his wife, Jo, and raising their sons, Jason and Tuck. A true man of the land, he was happiest when out in nature or working the earth. His greatest loves in life centered on the outdoors, including skiing down snow-covered slopes, casting a line while fishing, embarking on backpacking and pack-trips into the wilderness, traveling to new places, and

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Brentwood woman honored at Stanislaus State Stanislaus State’s Department of Athletics celebrated the 2025-26 academic year at its annual STANYS awards ceremony recently, and Makeila Yancey of Brentwood was one such honoree. The event recognized Warrior student-athletes for excellence in competition, the classroom and community engagement. The Dr. Hal Charnofsky Memorial Award was presented to Samuel Villanueva of men’s soccer and Yancey of women’s soccer. Yancey, a senior defender and two-time team captain, was the cornerstone of a back line that recorded eight shutouts and limited opponents to just 19 goals all season. She started all 20 matches, earned All-CCAA honorable mention and was named to multiple academic teams, including United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Region. She was also named the CCAA/FloCollege Defensive Player of the Week during the season, further highlighting her impact and consistency as one of the conference’s top defenders.

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This Week’s Events Saturday, July 11 Hometown Heroes Safety Expo

Hometown Heroes Safety Expo brings together law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and public safety professionals to celebrated the men and women who protect the city. The event will be at Los Medanos College’s Brentwood campus at 1351 Pioneer Square from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., this free public expo features live demonstrations, safety training, family-friendly activities, and direct engagement with the agencies that serve the region. There will be a live DJ, food vendors, local dignitaries, fire engines, first aid demonstrations. The event’s goal is to strengthen bonds, empower residents with practical safety skills and recognize and honor first responders. For details, visit brentwoodchamber.com, call 925-634-3344 or email admin@brentwoodchamber.com.

On the Horizon Saturday, July 25 Think Big, Act Bigger Backpack Giveaway in Brentwood

All students must be present to collect their school supplies at from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood. Take what you need and leave what you don’t, giving others the opportunities to take what they need. If students have one at home they would like to re-use instead, please bring it to fill. All college students will have to provide a current student ID or a current school schedule upon check-in. One backpack per student. Students must be present to collect backpacks. For details, visit http://tbactbigger.org.

Community Barbecue and Clothing/Food Drive

Rage for Democracy is hosting a free community barbecue at Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road in Brentwood from 5-7 p.m., to bring neighbors together for food, connection, and local support. The event will include free hot dogs and chips, kid-friendly activities, music, and a beginner gardening class led by local residents. Guests are welcome to stop by, meet neighbors, learn more about Rage for Democracy’s community outreach programs, and help support local families by bringing food bank-style donations or gently used clothing. The barbecue is part of Rage for Democracy’s ongoing effort to create welcoming, family-friendly spaces where people can connect, share resources, and build a stronger community together. For details, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/1990822772504

Back-to-School Supply Giveaway in Pittsburg

Mount Diablo Resource Recovery is hosting its seventh Annual Reuse Event with the Pittsburg Police Department to help local families prepare for the school year while promoting the power of reuse. The event is from 9-11 a.m. at 65 Civic Ave. Registered families will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies to help them kick off the school year. To register, go to https://form.jotform. com/261536340731149

Saturday, Aug. 1 VFW and ALA Texas Hold’em Poker Night

Tickets are $80 for this fundraiser from 5–10 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. The $80 includes tournament play, buffet dinner and one drink ticket in this fundraiser for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 to support local veterans and active-duty service members. Must be 21 and older to attend. For details, emailTravis Martin at events@vfwpost10789.org.

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Saturday, Aug. 8- Sunday, Aug. 9 Delta Quilters Guild 2026 Quilt Show

The Delta Quilters Guild 2026 Quilt Show are hosting a quilt show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Aug. 8) and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Aug. 9) at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Tickets are $12, good for both days (those younger than age 8 and over age 80 are admitted free) . For details, visit http://deltaquilters.org.

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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.

Hope House Food Distribution

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

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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.

East County Rotary Club Meetings

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

The Rotary Club of the Delta:

The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org.

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/. Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit: https://discoverybaylions.

com/who-we-are/meetings/. Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://eclubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/.

Soroptimists of the Delta

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

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www. mcl1155.org/.

East Contra Costa Historical Museum

Visit the East Contra Costa Historical Museum where you can learn local history. Step back in time and discover the stories that shaped the local community. Kids can sit on the fire engine, sound the train whistle, or ring the school bell. Open Saturdays and third Sunday each month through October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3890 Sellers Ave., Brentwood. Free admission. For details, call (925) 634-8651 or visit https:// eastcontracostahistory.org/.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. A monthly pot luck and happy hour are also available. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925240-1706 or Connie Cononen at 925-392-9037.

Coffee with Carolyn

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

4-H Clubs

Oakley: The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org. Knightsen: Knightsen 4H meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. at Knightsen Elementary School at 1923 Delta Road. Open to boys and girls ages 5-19 as well. For details, contact Rosa Sherwood or Maria Jehn at knightsen4h@gmail.com. Brentwood: The club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month with dinner at 6:30, and meeting at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. They meet at the Knightsen Farm Bureau Hall at 3020 2nd St. in Knightsen. For further details, email Angela at brentwood@contracosta4h.org.

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Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Open Mic Poetry Night Hosted by the City of Brentwood’s Poet Laureate, Maria Denney, the free event takes place every second Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Participants can join in-person at 331 Pine Street in Brentwood, or join virtually via Zoom. All are invited to come listen, read or share their talent. All levels are welcome. Contact Recreation Supervisor Lindsay Pinell for the Zoom link at 925-516-5117 or lpinell@ brentwoodca.gov. For more information visit www.brentwoodca.gov/government/ parks-recreation/public-art/poet-laureate.

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Antioch football sets its standard for fall success during summer camp By Mason Tovani Correspondent

If you asked three of Antioch High School football captains where they’d like to be during a near 90-degree summer day, they’d tell you it’s on the football field. Two months before a regularseason game kicks off and Cameren Hubler, Deshawn Streeter and George Tyus are aligned with head coach Brett Dudley on what a successful season looks like for them. “A 10-0 season, period,” Dudley said. “We have the talent in places to do that. That’s the whole goal. We made a lot of changes to our offensive and defensive scheme this year… 10-0 should be their goal. Any other goal would be ill advised.” The Panthers’ summer camp has had the largest turnout since pre-COVID, according to Dudley. “The summer is going to be the hardest time (to get players to practice) because you don’t have a game Friday,” Dudley said. “It takes a special kid to give up their summer and be out here in 90 degrees and work hard, do the conditioning,

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Antioch head football coach Brett Dudley works with his players during the team’s practice Wednesday afternoon in Antioch. hit the weights and study the playbook. It takes a special kid, and that’s why not everyone can play high school football.” Huber, a senior linebacker, is com-

ing off his best year as a Panther in their 2025-26 season when the team finished 7-4. Hubler finished with 5.6 tackles per game, four interceptions, five caused fum-

bles and two fumble recoveries. “It feels good to be a leader on the team and a captain,” Hubler said. “I feel like we’re going to come out really explosive. We have a lot of returning all-league players. I think we’re going to hit the ground running.” Streeter and Tyus are the anchors of the offensive line. Streeter standing at 6-foot-5 and Tyus at 6-foot-7, it’s obvious as to why Dudley is confident in how much better this team can be when he has those two protecting their quarterback entering their third year at the varsity level. Streeter and Tyus don’t let the impending departure from the Panthers program cloud the motivation they have to not only go 10-0 but compete well into the playoffs. “We did bring a couple younger guys up, but our offensive line is pretty much the same age,” Streeter said. “Our skills (group) is putting in work every day and our O-line is going to be very good this year.” see Football page 11A

Heritage stays ‘humble’ and ‘hungry’ at girls flag football summer workouts By Raymond Beasley V Correspondent

Going into his fourth season as Heritage girls varsity flag football head coach, Jason Jeffrey said the goals change every year, but teaching the fundamentals of football always remained the focus, whether it’s to incoming Heritage students or remaining players from the 2025 roster. Since July 8, the first couple days of Heritage girls flag football summer workouts have been focused on conditioning and agility. Jeffrey said the players need to learn the fundamentals first before running their first routes. “These basic things that we’re even trying to teach the new people are the foundation of it all. Jeffrey said. “So if you can just keep sharpening the tool and getting better at the little things, then hopefully it translates better in the season.” Heritage finished with a 17-3 regularseason record a year ago, but Heritage wanted a better ending to their season. The Patriots lost to Granada High School 33-0 in the second round of CIF playoffs in October 2025. Jeffrey said he doesn’t enjoy losing, but liked the idea of the important

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Heritage head flag football coach Jason Jeffrey works with his players during conditioning drills at the team’s summer workouts Wednesday morning in Brentwood. lesson it taught the players. “I think we need to be humbled a little bit, and they haven’t been in that level of adversity throughout the season. They struggled to deal with that level of competi-

tion…” Jeffrey said. Sophomore quarterback Lily Brakel knew where the coach was coming from. She said she thought the team’s mindset needed to be steady instead of overlooking

their competition. “We have to move forward and move past [our losses] and build off of them because our emotions were shown on the field, and that’s really why we performed that way, “ Brakel said. “The schedule we had last year made us overly confident going into the playoffs. After the first round we thought we would start blowing more teams out, and it didn’t end that way.” Brakel said she expects to leave Heritage’s remaining off-season workouts feeling “game ready” for the season that starts in late August. Individually, her goal is to be more aggressive in each game and be committed to winning. As a team, Brakel’s goal is to stay together and organized to build a winning culture at Heritage. “A lot of teams you play, maybe they don’t have the most skilled players or most athletic players. But when they’re organized they work really well together and mesh together, and that’s something that’s important to the whole game [for us], “ Brakel said. It seemed Heritage was ready for the season to begin right away. Another teamsee Girls Flag page 11A

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to the team turning things around from top to bottom. A five-game win streak ensued with their only league losses coming to Liberty and Pittsburg. The Panthers’ goal is perfection and when three team captains see Hudley’s vision, it can become contagious for those following their lead. “This is wonderful,” Hubler said. “You get to hang out with your teammates and build a bond before the season. This is right where I want to be.”

Streeter added: “I just want to do my best and leave it all here for my senior year.” “Every year, I try to leave it all out there,” Tyus said. “Last year was up and down. I had an ankle injury, the last game of the season I had a broken finger and I was still playing. So I always try to leave it all out there.” After a 2-0 start last season, Hudley attributed their 48-14 loss to Monte Vista

Antioch’s Benjamin Blackmon III rushes for one of his three touchdowns in the Panthers’ win over Freedom last season in Antioch.

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As for next season, she has a solid sense of expectation for her team. “The expectation is really high going into this year since we did so well last year,” Barcojo said. “I think it’s harder going into this year because of how well we did last year. We have to be better.” As the Patriots broke their final huddle, Jeffrey said a word that he thought will fuel the players for the rest of the summer headed into the upcoming season. “When I mentioned Granada it stunned them,” Jeffrey said. I think they’re all hungry and ready…and I’m excited for them.”

mate ready to roll was senior Malia Barcojo, who, like Brakel, took these workouts seriously. She wanted to be a better player, and more of a team captain in her final year at Heritage. “As a freshman I didn’t feel very welcomed,” Barcojo said. “The main thing I wanted to do coming into this year was just treat [my teammates] as a friend, not like a team leader. Get to know them off the field, as well on the field because that’s how you gel as players on the field as well.” Barcojo saw most of her team return this season, with only a few seniors leaving in 2025.

Heritage sophomore flag quarterback Lily Brakel throws a pass during the Patriots’ girls flag football summer workout session Wednesday morning in Brentwood.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: So Yun Kim Luo SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: So Yun Kim Luo, Soyun Kim Luo CASE NUMBER: N26-1119 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner So Yun Kim Luo, Soyun Kim Luo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. So Yun Kim Luo to Proposed Name: a. Kiki Luo 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: 09/23/2026 Time: 9:00AM 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: June 26, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER L24-07584 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado): ANNA BENEDIAN, an individual; and DOES 1 to 5, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (lo esta demandando el demandante) LENDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, a limited liability company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal service program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web Site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org) the California Courts Online Self Help Center (www.

courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on July 21, 2026, and hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a two-year time extension for a previously approved Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTSM 9597) and Design Review (DR 22-005) to develop a 16.32-acre site with 40 single-family units located at 7590/7650 Lone Tree Way (APN 018-060-006/007) On June 11, 2024, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#20231003390) and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the Lone Tree Way project. Approval of the proposed time extension would not have adverse effects on the environment and is therefore exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061.b.3. The Planning Commission will take final action unless an appeal or call for review is filed. Applicant: David Fish, on behalf of Seecon Financial and Construction Company HOW TO VIEW AND PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the Planning Commission meeting using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/planningmeetingonline or Zoom Webinar ID: 87350296630 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099 or (833) 548- 0276. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 3. E-MAIL: a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Planning Commission via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY: a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the Planning Commission less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in court to certain City decisions that require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Moreover, if you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner, Miguel Contreras [(925) 516-5364 or mcontreras@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 021273 97251 Publish Date: July 10, 2026.

of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1036998-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-261036998-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-261036998-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan.com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address

or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 866-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-26-1036998-NJ IDSPub #0315318 6/26/2026 7/3/2026 7/10/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97018 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2026.

at: 2224 Spyglass Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ana Kory Moon. 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: Ana Kory Moon, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/2/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97147 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0002957 The name of the business(es): Out World Tattoo Co Located at: 625 West Fourth Street,115 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Quintanilla. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/15/2024 Signature of registrant: Christopher Quintanilla, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/31/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97151 Publish dates: June 26, July 3,10,17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003386 The name of the business(es): Boba Wing Wok & Fire Located at: 1884 A Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1 More Time 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: Bounthanome Khamnouane, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/23/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97210 Publish dates: July 3,10,17, 24, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003635 The name of the business(es): Franci’s Beauty Salon And Barber Located at: 4847 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch , CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Francisca M. Azurin. 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: Francisca Azurin, lndividual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/07/2031 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97256 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-26-1036998-NJ Order No.: FIN-26004404 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/5/2024. 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): MQ Communities LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Recorded: 7/9/2024 as Instrument No. 20240065100 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/20/2026 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $670,941.75 The purported property address is: 412 W TREGALLAS ROAD, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 071-047-010-5 All bidders, at the date, time, and place

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name LEGENDS at 3702 LONE TREE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 1/1/2006 under File No. F-2025-0006227 (*1) CHILA INC, 3702 LONE TREE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 (**) This business was conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INCORPORATION: CALIFORNIA. Signature: PEDRO HORTA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: JUNE 18, 2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97179 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0002365 The name of the business(es): Beauty For Ashes Handmade Crafts LLC Located at: 2018 Trailside Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Beauty For Ashes Handmade Crafts 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: Stefanie Flores, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/29/2031 Press No. 021273 97174 Publish dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0002743 The name of the business(es): Busted Knuckle Diesel & Auto Located at: 2260 Newport Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dustin Willam Carlton. 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: Dustin Carlton, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 20, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/19/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97186 Publish dates: July 3,10,17, 24, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003001 The name of the business(es): Oasis Family Ranch Located at: 11 Pastor Lane In: Knightsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cynthia Hoover. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/19/2025. Signature of registrant: Cynthia Hoover, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/1/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97146 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003044 The name of the business(es): The Ritual House Located

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003119 The name of the business(es): China Garden Restaurant Located at: 8610 Brentwood Blvd Ste G In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): China Garden Yun Qi Hang Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lian Yun Zhang, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/7/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97131 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICES June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003546 The name of the business(es): Johnson & Johnson Process Servers Located at: 2400 Shady Willow Ln. #17E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dan Patrick Johnson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dan Johnson, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 2, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/1/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97260 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003568 The name of the business(es): Next Opportunity Counseling Located at: 1800 Sutter St Suite 500 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Next Opportunity Counseling. 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 06/18/2026. Signature of registrant: Lamar Morgan, CEO. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS was filed with the County Clerk of Contra NAME STATEMENT Costa County on: July 6, 2026 by Deputy File No. F-2026-0003186 The name of the Clerk Expires 07/05/2031 Brentwood business(es): Affordable Home Care Press No. 02-1273 97233 Publish dates: Agency Located at: 305 Town Centre July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026. Terrace, Suite N In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following NOTICE OF LIEN SALE owner(s): Affordable Home Care Agency SELF STORAGE AUCTION of California, Inc. This business is con- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underducted by: A Corporation, State of Incor- signed intends to sell the liened personal poration: CA. The registrant commenced property described below, pursuant to to transact business under the fictitious the provisions of the California Code of business name or names listed above Civil Procedure and the provisions of on 11/04/1998. Signature of registrant: the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Katelynn Mann, President. This state- Business and Professions Code Sections ment was filed with the County Clerk of 21700 et seq.. Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2026 by On the 15th day of July, 2026 at Deputy Clerk Expires 06/10/2031 Brent- 12:00 P.M., the undersigned will sell wood Press No. 02-1273 97187 Publish the contents of liened storage units by dates: July 3,10,17, 24, 2026. public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been FICTITIOUS BUSINESS stored and which are located at Acorn NAME STATEMENT Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad File No. F-2026-0003296 The name of the Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, business(es): Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage 1. Storelocal Hercules liened units generally include miscel2. Hercules Self Storage laneous household goods, office or busiLocated at: 1444 Willow Avenue In: Her- ness equipment, furniture, furnishings, cules, CA 94547, is hereby registered by clothing and personal effects. In addition the following owner(s): Hercules Self to those general contents, the pre-lien inStorage Management, LLC. This business ventory revealed the following described is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. goods: The registrant commenced to transact Customer Name: business under the fictitious business Jon Smithey – fridge, clothing, toys, name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- books, 25+ boxes nature of registrant: Rosita Logo – toys, speakers, clothing, Hercules Self Storage Management, LLC- furniture, 15+ boxes General Partner Lisa McNabb – collectables, dishes, Ryan Lorenzini, Manager. vacuum, pictures, 20+ boxes This statement was filed with the County Alida Budds – motorcycle, patio furClerk of Contra Costa County on: June 18, niture, end table, sofa, shoes, clothing, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/17/2031 boxes/bags Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97253 Kemya Ward – suitcase, flat screen, Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026. shoes, 100+ boxes & 12+ bags Ronaldo Amarante – too full to open FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Shaniqua Lawson – washer + dryer NAME STATEMENT John Burks – grill, big screen, bedding, File No. F-2026-0003340 The name of the dresser, heater, boxes/bags business(es): Activate Fire Protection Rodel Coronel – tools, suitcase, vacLocated at: 2591 Virginia Drive In: Brent- uum, dresser, clothing, musical instruwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by ments, boxes/bags the following owner(s): Delta Fire Pro- Lynn Chaney – paper, suitcase, lamps, tection, Inc. This business is conducted clothing, bedding, books, boxes/bags by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: Rene Sims – toys, coffee table, end CA. The registrant commenced to trans- table, 50+ boxes, & 6+ bags. act business under the fictitious business Durante Anderson – 2 bikes, dresser name or names listed above on N/A. Erick Arroyo – decorations, power tools, Signature of registrant: Kyle Williams, fishing poles, boxes CEO. This statement was filed with the Purchases must be paid for at the time County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: of purchase by cash only. All purchased June 22, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires items sold as-is, where-is, and must be 06/21/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02- removed at the time of sale. Sale subject 1273 97175 Publish dates: June 26, July to cancellation in the event of settlement 3, 10,17, 2026. between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still FICTITIOUS BUSINESS scheduled. Contraband, or items subject NAME STATEMENT to regulation or registration will not be File No. F-2026-0003341 The name transferred with the liened unit unless of the business(es): JUST WING N IT otherwise noted. Located at: 823 Mickelsen Ct. In: Brent- Dates Published 7/3/2026 and on wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered 7/10/2026. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, by the following owner(s): Octavio Joel Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604Perez. This business is conducted by: An 9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Individual. The registrant commenced 97191 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 2026. to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above NOTICE OF PETITION TO on 06/21/2026. Signature of registrant: ADMINISTER ESTATE Octavio Perez- Individual. This statement OF: Brian Lee Beran, deceased CASE was filed with the County Clerk of Contra NUMBER P26-01127 To all heirs, benCosta County on: June 22, 2026 by Depu- eficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, ty Clerk Expires 06/21/2031 Brentwood and persons who may otherwise be Press No. 02-1273 97176 Publish dates: interested in the will or estate, or both,

LEGAL NOTICES of: Brian Lee Beran, Brian L. Beran, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Karissa Gambhir in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Karissa Gambhir be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: July 20, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael G. Abrate 601 University Avenue, Suite 225 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 550-2688 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97178 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Walter Hand, deceased CASE NUMBER P26-01213 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Walter Hand, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Chao Li in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Chao Li 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: October 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 38. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal

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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: J. Melissa Schmitt The Schmitt Law Firm, APC 1401 N. Broadway, Suite 200A Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 231-6944 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97259 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 2026.

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 (844) 901-0998 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website - HTTPS:// SALESINFORMATION.PRIME-RECON.COM - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: TS#175846. 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 (844) 901-0998 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website HTTPS://SALESINFORMATION.PRIME-RECON.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS#175846 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 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. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) require specified information to be reported on non-financed title transfers of residential real property to covered entities and trusts. In order to successfully bid on applicable properties, the successful bidder will be required to complete, sign, and certify a form providing specified information, including but not limited to the following: All Successful Bidders: Category Information Required Beneficial Owner(s) Full legal names of all individuals who exercise substantial control over the entity, date of birth, complete residential street address, citizenship, and unique identifying number (like tax ID no. or nonexpired passport no.) Legal Name Full legal name of transferee Trade Name Any trade name or “doing business as” name Principal Place of Business Street address, city, state, zip code Tax Identification No. Federal EIN or applicable tax ID Entity Type Corporation, LLC, partnership, trust, etc. Additional Information Required for a Trust: Category Information Required Trustee Information Full legal name, date of birth, complete street address, citizenship, unique identifying number (like IRS TIN, nonexpired passport no.) Legal Name Full name of trust agreement Date Date trust agreement executed Revocability Whether trust is revocable or irrevocable Trust Tax Identification No. EIN or applicable Tax ID No. Authorized Signer(s) Names of individual(s) with authority to act on behalf of trust, date of birth, complete residential street address, unique dentification number (like IRS TIN or nonexpired

passport), description of the capacity in which the individual is authorized to act Beneficiary List Full legal names of all beneficiaries Beneficiary Information Date of birth, residential address, tax identification no., ownership or beneficial interest details NPP0491063 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/10/2026, 07/17/2026, 07/24/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97246 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 2026.

Debbie Anne Pangilinan Nansel 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/28/2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: June 30, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97228 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026.

phens, the plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Ada County, Idaho, Case No. CV01-26-04505. The nature of the claim against you is for small claims. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at Ada County Clerk of the District Court 200 W. Front St., Boise, ID 83702 (208) 287-6879 and served a copy of your response on the other party, whose mailing address and telephone number are: 2546 W Cedar Grove St., Meridian ID 83646 (425) 223-7879 A copy of the Summons and Complaint/ Motion can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the other party. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Date: 6/23/2026 4:12:34 PM Ada County District Court Trent Tripple, Clerk of the Court By Lori Ferguson Deputy Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97257 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535. The auction will be held online on www. StorageTreasures.com. The undersigned will sell by online sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Orlando Alta Mirano Nicholas Peterson Cynthia Hoptry Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:30 am on Friday, 07/24/2026. Goods must be paid for by credit/debit card & removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party. Run Dates 07/10/2026 & 07/17/2026. Storelocal Oakley 4700 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561 #925-625-7867. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97249 Publish Dates: July 10, 17, 2026.

ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/04/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/03/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name GOPHER GUY THE at 1174 Fetzer Ln, Oakley, CA 94561. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 1/6/2023 under File No. F-2023-0000095 (*1) James Scott McDonald 1174 Fetzer Ln, Oakley, CA 94561 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: James Scott McDonald, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 15, 2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97149 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Felipe Gutierrez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Felipe Gutierrez CASE NUMBER: N25-2279 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Felipe Gutierrez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Felipe Gutierrez b. AKA Philip Gutierrez to Proposed Name: a. Philip Gutierrez 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: 07/13/2026 Time: 9am Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must bring proof of residency to the hearing. Date: April 13 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2026

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 175846 Title No. 240352290 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/18/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/05/2026 at 1:30 PM, PRIME RECON LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/24/2020, as Instrument No. 20200286135 AND JUDGMENT RECORDED 3/11/2026 DOC 2026-0024052, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, executed by CHRISTOPHER CORRADO, UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 008042-011-0 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1732 DOLPHIN PL, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $649,544.28 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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 6/29/2026 PRIME RECON LLC By: Rafael Pena-Costa, Authorized Signer PRIME RECON LLC 27368 VIA INDUSTRIA, STE 201 TEMECULA, CA 92590 (888) 7254142 PRIME RECON LLC MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: HTTPS://SALESINFORMATION.PRIME-RECON.COM 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brittany Iniguez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brittany Iniguez CASE NUMBER: N26-1098 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Brittany Iniguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Matthew Fettke Jr to Proposed Name: Matthew Fettke Iniguez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/21/2026 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: June 26, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97229 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Chan Yen Saephan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Chan Yen Saephan CASE NUMBER: N26-1056 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chan Yen Saephan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Chan Yen Saephan to Proposed Name: Chan Yen Saechao 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/18/2026 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: June 22, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97190 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Debbie Anne P. Nansel SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Debbie Anne P. Nansel CASE NUMBER: N26-1131 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Debbie Anne P. Nansel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Debbie Pangilinan Nansel b. AKA Debbie Santiaguel Pangilinan to Proposed Name:

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tiana Marie Anderson Pilgrim SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tiana Marie Anderson Pilgrim CASE NUMBER: N26-1117 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tiana Marie Anderson Pilgrim filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Tiana Marie Anderson Pilgrim to Proposed Name: Tiana Marie Aubrielle Pilgrim 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/23/2026 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: June 29, 2026 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97226 Publish Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026. SUMMONS IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA SMALL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT CASE NO. CV01-26-04505 Plaintiff(s) Kinnon Stephens, Rimma Stephens, Thomas Stephens, Jo Stephens vs. Defendants Alyssa Hernandez To the Defendant(s): You have been sued by the Plaintiff(s) in the court listed above. RESPONSE DUE AT THE COURT WITHIN 21 DAYS File the answer form you received, with the Court Clerk at: 200 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702 208-287-6900 IF YOU DO NOT FILE YOUR ANSWER with the court within 21 days, the court may enter judgment against you, for the money, personal property, and/or filing and service costs. IF YOU FILE AN ANSWER, the court will send you a notice with the date and time to appear in court. Make sure the court has your current mailing address. Favor de notificarnos, antes de la fecha de su audiencia, si necesita un intérprete. Date: March 4, 2026. TRENT TRIPPLE, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Amanda Parker - Deputy Clerk SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: ALYSSA HERNANDEZ. You have been sued by Jo Stephens, Kinnon Stephens, Rimma Stephens, Thomas Ste-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0002323 The name of the business(es): 1. NONPAREIL ARRANGEMENTS 2. DIRECTOR CONCHETTA MOORE 3. THE SOVEREIGN CODEX Located at: 671 Willow Pass Rd Unit # 1 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Conchetta La Tasha Washington. 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: Conchetta L Washington, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/27/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97132 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003078 The name of the business(es): Oaken Hide Designs Located at: 2063 Main St. Suite 234 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Makaela Dobson. 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: Makaela Dobson, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/3/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97133 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003150 The name of the business(es): AV Norcal Transportation & Trailer Rental Located at: 1864 Hamburg Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Andres Gonzalez 2.Vanessa Silva. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signature of registrant: Andres Gonzalez, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/08/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97104 Publish dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003297 The name of the business(es): STORELOCAL OAKLEY Located at: 4700 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Oakley Self Storage Management, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Oakley Self Storage Management, LLCGeneral Partner Ryan Lorenzini, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/17/2031 Oakley Press Press No. 03-0477 97254 Publish dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.

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Interim to permanent: O’Grodnick appointed Brentwood police chief Capt. Walter O’Grodnick has been appointed the 13th Chief of Police for the City of Brentwood, effective July 16, Acting City Manager Terrance Davis announced on Monday, July 6. O’Grodnick has served as Interim Chief of Police since September 2025. As part of the selection process, the city sought input from residents, business owners, employees, and community stakeholders through a Police Chief Community Survey, the city said in a press release. More than 240 individuals participated and identified public safety, integrity, accountability, communication, leadership, and community-oriented policing as the qualities most important in Brentwood’s next police chief. The priorities identified matched O’Grodnick’s leadership quali-

ties, the release stated. With 32 years of law enforcement experience, including 28 years with the Brentwood Police Department since 1998, O’Grodnick understands the community and the evolving needs of local residents. “Through his 28 years of service to Brentwood, Chief O’Grodnick has demonstrated the leadership, humility, character, and vision necessary to lead the Brentwood Police Department into its next chapter. We’re thrilled to have someone of Chief O’Grodnick’s integrity and caliber in this critical role,” Davis said. Brentwood values safety, accountability, compassion, and strong relationships between law enforcement and the public, Davis added, and O’Grodnick understands those values and honors the

ICE from page 1A nance would limit access that federal immigration authorities have to, among other things, non-public property owned by the county without a judicial warrant, according to the agenda packet. Examples include county jails, conference rooms, and databases. The measure would also ensure that Countyowned or County-controlled property, such as parking lots, vacant lots, and parking garages could not be used “for purposes of staging, processing, or establishing an operational base for the purpose of Immigration Enforcement.” Additionally, county personnel would not “assist or cooperate with requests by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other Immigration Authorities, to hold, detain, house, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the investigation, detention, or arrest of any person in the custody of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, or any other County department” without a judicial warrant, according

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to the agenda packet. Some residents were not in favor of the proposed measure, with one woman arguing that an ordinance would make it more difficult for authorities to remove people who have violated immigration law, making immigration enforcement less efficient at taxpayers’ expense, when that money could be spent on public services such as road repairs. She also said she felt that existing laws provide plenty of protection against certain actions by federal immigration authorities, pointing out that ICE is not legally allowed to conduct random sweeps as an example. During the discussion, supervisors said that several California laws, including the TRUTH and TRUST Acts, already dictate how local law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities. Several local law enforcement agencies — Brentwood, Antioch and Oakley’s police departments as well as the County Office of The

Sheriff -– have previously noted that they do not participate in immigration enforcement and, in most cases, do not inquire about immigration status, in compliance with California state law and their own internal policies. Supervisors also brought up concerns about how the proposed ordinance could impact federal funding for the county, but were quelled by a representative from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, who reminded them that legal precedent has shown that the federal government cannot withhold funding based on conditions such as compliance with immigration enforcement. Ultimately, the supervisors elected to have legal counsel further analyze the measure before bringing it back for discussion later. At this later date and with the further analysis, the supervisors said they plan to determine whether to make the item a policy or an ordinance. The full meeting can be watched at https://bit.ly/44hXwUr

Approves from page 1A mission’s May 19 meeting, at which four residents protested the granting of a liquor license to the store. Only one resident, Sandi Bothwick, gave a comment at the July 7 meeting, expressing concern over an increase in traffic along the narrow road encircling the Twin Oaks complex, which she said the store’s owners did not take into account properly. She also was concerned about the potential for criminals to enter the complex through the main access gate, which she said stays open too long when a car passes through, and cause “incidents” before anyone can respond. Applicant Fathi Muflihi and Senior Planner Jose Cortez gave presentations on how the supermarket plans to reduce the risks of selling distilled spirits. These reduction strategies included the installation of high-definition security camera systems, restricting liquor sales duty to employees over 21 years of age who have completed the state’s Responsible Beverage Service training program, the regular checking of ID documents for anyone who appears to be younger than 40, and cooperation with local law enforcement. City staff also concluded that the sale of liquor at La Colmena would not increase traffic around Twin Oaks, despite Bothwick saying that

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there had previously been multiple nearaccidents around the complex. 3920 Empire Ave. work session 3920 Empire Ave. is in southwest Oakley at the southeast corner of the intersection of Laurel Road and Empire Avenue. It is the last undeveloped corner of its intersection, and was previously considered unviable as a commercial space due to a lack of frontage along Laurel Road, from which it was blocked by the lot designated as 3980 Empire Ave. and the need for infill to bring the lot to the same grade elevation as the area around it.

through employee development, technology, innovation, and regional partnerships that strengthen public safety services. O’Grodnick said of the appointment, “I am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed as the Chief of Police for the Brentwood Police Department. I am committed to this opportunity to continue to serve and work collaboratively with our officers, community members, and city leaders to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and accountability.” Brentwood police will host an open house at the Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Blvd. on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., so residents can meet the chief.

The latter lot was sold in 2022 to Roy Pantle, the applicant and owner of 3920 Empire Ave., and Pantle now hopes to establish a commercial property there. Addressing a common concern of Oakley residents, Associate Planner Evan Gorman, who presented the preliminary amendment, said that it would be impossible under city law to build either a gas station or car wash on the spot because it would be too close to other gas stations (within 500 feet) and car washes (within 1,000 feet). Members of the Planning Commission were positive about the possibility

of amending the General Plan to designate the parcel as commercial, but Oakley residents were less supportive. Carlyon Cambra, one of the residents of a house currently on the lot, was opposed, fearing that any commercial property would tower over the house where she and her husband hoped to spend their final years, bringing noise and nuisance. Diablo Water District liaison and Oakley resident Conan Moats was concerned about the safety of students at the nearby Laurel Elementary School, who he said would be affected by an increase in high-speed traffic on Laurel Road caused by a new commercial property. He also said that his goal as an Oakley resident was to preserve non-commercial and nonresidential properties in the city, and he suggested that the property could be used as office space by the Oakley Unified Elementary School District, whose main offices are nearby. Commissioners Sean Ireland and Kerry Harvey expressed support for the General Plan amendment, but also wanted to reduce the possibility of noise and traffic. Ireland suggested that any commercial property would have to build a separation wall, which Gorman confirmed was specified in the city’s laws.

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Ultraviolet light and its effects on skin According to City of Hope, tanning is caused by ultraviolet light from the sun stimulating cells in your skin called melanocytes. When stimulated, these melanocytes produce a pigment called melanin, which darkens your skin. A higher level of melanin can help protect your skin, but only to a small degree – darker-skinned people are still almost as vulnerable to skin cancer from sun exposure as people with lighter skin. Besides giving you a nice tan, UV light Antioch Community see Safety Tan page 5B can, over time, cause more serious health Center

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