The Press 06.21.2024

New CCAS director explains his approach

By Hemananthani Sivanandam Correspondent

Ben Winkleblack does not shy away when addressing a sensitive subject like euthanasia at animal shelters. The new Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) Director said it is one way to end the suffering of distressed animals due to trauma, causing them to be aggressive.

While some disparage shelters that perform euthanasia on such animals, Winkleblack says this criticism creates a disservice because public safety is of utmost importance.Winkleblack explained that shelters do not cause animals to become aggressive or hurt them; they are just one place where such animals usually end up.

“You wouldn’t want your neighbors adopting aggressive animals. If you have children, how would you feel if shelters were (allowing people) to adopt a dog (or

The new director of Contra Costa Animal Services explains why some pets are euthanized and how some shelters deal with that question.

Photo courtesy of Contra Costa Animal Services

animal) that is aggressive? I don’t think you’d feel very good about it. I know I wouldn’t,” Winkleblack said in an interview.

Winkleblack started his role on May

Fire District opens training site at Byron Boys Ranch

By Andrew Rulloda Staff Writer

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District opened its new training site at the former Byron Boys Ranch site with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6.

“Since East County Fire was annexed in 2022 into Contra Costa County Fire, the district is now better positioned to prepare and train new crews, plus provide the services needed to cover this portion of the county,” said Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis, who is also a member of the fire board for the county.

“The former Boys Ranch ranch was considered once the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Center was slated to close last year,” according to a Contra Costa County Fire press release.

“The availability and potential of a well-equipped facility like

see Ranch page 19A

6 and took over the role from Captain Jane De May Andreotti, who had the role temporarily after former Director Beth Ward retired.

Winkleblack said euthanasia happens to traumatized pets because not all shelters are equipped to manage the pain of these animals in every situation. Some of these animals could suffer from debilitating injuries or abusive environment.

“We cannot say that an animal is unstable because they were hit by a car, shot, or who knows what happened. Sometimes, it’s a mystery, and they come to us,” Winkle-

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‘We desperately need new offices’

community center grounds.

“This was an inevitable decision we had to make,” Porter said.

By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

“We desperately need new offices. Ours are literally crumbling around our staff, and they are not in compliance with government requirements,” said Community Services District Board President Ashley Porter of the process to build a new town office.

That’s why town officials say the Town of Discovery Bay is considering building a new, modular office building on its

The town’s Community Services District (CSD) Board voted to spend up to $451,900, plus a 15% contingency fee, for architectural and engineering plans for a future district office building. The contract will be with Mobile Modular, and be executed in four phases, with payments being made at the completion of each phase. The town can choose to end the contract, and not pay for more phases, at any point.

New town offices have been discussed many times by different boards in the past two decades, but previous

see Office page 19A

County Supervisor Diane Burgis and Contra Costa Fire District Chief Lewis Broschard cut the ribbon to open the new fire district training site at the former Byron Boys Ranch.

Photo by Andrew Rulloda

A look at local water agencies

By Sean Tongson Correspondent

Water is, and will forever be, an essential resource to any community. Its importance and emphasis on use and conversation has been the subject of much conversation in the wake of droughts that have plagued the state in recent years.

However, water supplied to each community can vary. Most tap water in the United States comes from surface water or groundwater, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website section on drinking water. Examples of surface water include a lake, river, or reservoir, while examples of groundwater include water from a well or an aquifer. Water can also be recycled.

However, water supply, and even quality, can differ from community to community, according to Diablo Water District and Community Relations Manager Kait Knight, adding that it is important for residents to rely on messaging from their local water retailer. Here are some local communities and the respective sources of their water. Discovery Bay

According to Discovery Bay Water/ Wastewater Manager Aaron Goldsworthy, the Town of Discovery Bay’s water source is obtained 100 percent through an aquifer,

a natural body of water below ground level and is pumped multiple times a day.

“We currently have two treatment plants that have three wells each,” Goldsworthy said, adding that they have roughly 1.5 million-gallon storage tanks and produce between 1 million gallons per day to 5 million gallons per day, depending on weather.

Brentwood

According to Brentwood Public Works Director Casey Wichert, Brentwood gets roughly 80 percent of its water from surface water, and the remaining 20 percent from groundwater wells located within the city. The surface water portion can be ex-

Reservoir.

Then we have additional booster pumps throughout the City to make sure there is adequate water pressure to residents and businesses throughout town.”

Wichert added that Brentwood has a contract with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) where they have rights to portion of the treatment capacity of the RandallBold treatment plant, meaning they pay CCWD to convey and treat water. The CCWD manages the canals from the Delta to the Randall-Bold treatment plant, and beyond to Concord.

tracted from various physical locations depending on several factors. Most of the surface water is taken from Rock Slough to the Randall-Bold treatment plant at the corner of Laurel Road and Empire Avenue in Oakley. A smaller portion of surface water is extracted from Old River or Middle River near Discovery Bay, and pumped to the same treatment plant.

“Water is pumped all day, every day,” Wichert said. “We pump groundwater directly into the distribution system which supplies residents. We also pump water from the Delta to the treatment plants, then we pump the treated water into the distribution system and storage tanks.

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“The Randall-Bold facility and the City’s treatment plant are located next to each other, which gives us flexibility in determining which area we draw the surface water from and allows us to blend the water to ensure we meet all our quality objectives,” Wichert added. “During drought conditions, things like salt and hardness in the water vary throughout the Delta. Having flexibility to draw the water from different places in the Delta lets us select the best quality water at the time.”

Oakley

The Diablo Water District is responsible for providing water to Oakley. According to their website, the Diablo Water District obtains their water from two main sources: Delta water, which is 80 percent of water supply, with this source originating in the Trinity, Sacramento, American, and San Joaquin rivers Watershed. The

see Water page 6A

Aerial view of the Los Vaqueros

Press file photo

Banner Up fundraiser begins in Brentwood

Effort helps Art Guild of the Delta artists

By Amanda Guevara Correspondent

Art Guild of the Delta’s eighth annual “Banner Up!” fundraiser art program has begun with 45 banners this year.

Artists created original pieces of artwork on a 24-inch by 48-inch banner that are displayed throughout downtown Brentwood, at the farmers markets in Brentwood and all downtown events, the Fourth of July parade, and Concerts in the Park through Labor Day, according to Mary Lamb, co-founder of Art Guild of the Delta.

The Banner Up program received an Economic Development grant from the City of Brentwood to pay for installing the banners downtown, Lamb said.

The banners will be on display until the week after Labor Day, she said, after which they will be auctioned off at a public gala and live auction on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center at 193 Griffith Lane from 6-9 p.m.

The money raised will be disbursed between guild member artists and a non-profit in the city. This year’s non-profit benefactor is the Adventure Therapy Foundation who strive to help families impacted by cancer.

There are 45 this year, down from 60 last year, because Lamb said ‘We had trouble selling them, and it would be easier to sell fewer of them and make more money that way.”

‘We want to reach a larger audience and bring people downtown,’ Lamb said.

Established with a mission to foster creativity, community, and cultural enrichment through the arts, the Brentwood-based guild has been a cornerstone of artistic expression in the region for years.

For more information about the fundraiser, visit https://www.artguildofthedelta.org/banner-up.

Celebrate 100 Years of Ace

The Banner Up! program returns to downtown Brentwood for its eighth annual fundraiser. Put on by the Art Guild of the Delta, the banner auction raises money for a local charity every year.

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County established as unique wine grape-growing area

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Like aging a fine wine, Contra Costa winemakers know that sometimes it takes a few years for something to pay off. As of April 15, a five-year effort to have the region declared distinct has paid off.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area in March, according to a June 6 press release from the Contra Costa Winegrowers Association.

Rebecca Bloomfield, president of the Contra Costa Winegrowers Association, explained that the decision has been five years in the making.

“It is our very strong belief that becoming ‘Contra Costa AVA’ will attract more new prospects of farmers planting vines and making wine,” Bloomfield said. “It will also ensure that winegrowers receive fair pricing for their grapes.”

“Our unique winegrowing region has now been recognized and designated as a distinguished area for producing high-quality winegrapes,” Bloomfield added. “This designation will allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines, and will likely promote a greater level of Ag tourism and the planting of more vines in the area.

An American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) represents a unique wine grapegrowing region. There are roughly 150

in California, including Contra Costa, Livermore Valley, Napa Valley and Lodi. Each of these areas boast diverse climates, soils, and topographies, collectively known as “terroir.” From the French word ‘terre’, meaning ‘land,’ wines bearing an AVA designation, like Carneros or Rutherford, must include a minimum of 85% grapes from that region.

By being recognized as its own unique AVA, Contra Costa joins the ranks of regions like Sonoma County and Napa Valley as an area with a

unique terroir that can lead to wines with a distinct taste to those of other regions.

“This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the wine industry and the entire agricultural community in the region and underscores the unique characteristics of Contra Costa County’s viticultural landscape,” the press release reads. “Establishing the Contra Costa Viticultural Area and modifying the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas, not only celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of the region

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According to the press release, this decision means that over 109,000 additional agricultural acres are now included in the Central Coast and San Francisco Bay AVAs. This new ruling brings the total Contra Costa AVA acreage to 167,146.

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This map shows where the Contra Costa AVA (American Viticultural Area) has been designated (in purple).

Map courtesy of the Contra Costa Winegrowers Association

Local water agencies happy with supply

Officials with area water agencies say they are satisfied with their water supplies. Here are their comments:

• Aaron Goldsworthy (Discovery Bay) – “We don’t foresee any issues as we have not experienced it in the past, However it is our only water source. We are currently researching a secondary water source as good practice does. Our aquifer is constantly monitored with good results.”

mandates related to our water supply, the State legislature continues to push conservation regulations that will continue to put pressure on our customers to implement long-term conservation solutions. We are here to help and encourage our customers to visit our website for rebates and to sign-up for leak alerts.”

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CONSIDERING DIVORCE? REVIEW YOUR ESTATE PLAN!

At a minimum, it takes at least six months for a divorce to be completed. Divorces routinely last a year or longer. What do you do regarding your estate plan before, during and after divorce?

Before filing for divorce, you should always review your estate planning documents and review what happens to assets when you die. You should also review your power of attorney and health care directive. Now that you are contemplating divorce, do you still want your spouse managing your finances if you are unable? Do you want your spouse making health care decisions if you are unable to make your own decisions? In other words, do you really want your estranged spouse having the power to “pull the plug” or make other important health care decisions?

• Jennifer Allen (CCCWD) – “CCWD’s contract for CVP water is 100% this year, so no supply issues anticipated this summer.”

• Kait Knight (Diablo Water District) – “Yes, the water supply for this year looks healthy and above normal. While we do not expect any conservation

• Casey Wichert (Brentwood) – “Yes, we’re happy with water supply. The last water year was a good one for precipitation and snowpack. As a result, statewide water reservoirs are at healthy levels and sufficient supplies are available to meet demands for the current year as well as one subsequent dry year. We do not foresee any problems this summer.” For details, visit www.ccwater. com/

Filing for divorce does not prevent these documents from taking effect. They must be formally revoked and new documents prepared. Once a divorce case has been filed, your ability to change or revoke a trust is limited. Neither party is allowed to change beneficiaries on life insurance, retirement accounts or pensions

while the case is pending. If your will names your spouse as the beneficiary of your assets, upon death those assets go to the spouse you were in the process of divorcing. Similarly, if your spouse is named as beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance, your estranged spouse (not your children) receives those funds if you die while your divorce is pending. Since this is something that cannot be changed once a case has been filed, it is important to make these changes prior to filing for divorce. Finally, once the divorce is final, you must revisit your estate plan and make a new plan. If your children are under 21, make sure their assets are held in trust. Otherwise, your ex spouse will have control over funds earmarked for your children. Can you trust your ex with assets you wanted to go to your children? If not, it is vitally important to see me and make sure your post-divorce estate plan is set up properly. If you have questions on this or any other estate planning topic, call me at (925) 516-4888.

Photo courtesy of Contra Costa Water District

remaining 20 percent is local groundwater, which is sustainably pumped to match normal recharge rates.

“We obtain, treat, and supply water for about 45,000 people across a 21-squaremile area including Oakley, Cypress Corridor, and Hotchkiss Tract, as well as Summer Lakes, and portions of Bethel Island and Knightsen,” Knight said. “Ten percent of our water supply is pumped from district-owned wells. This water is blended with treated water from (the Randall-Bold treatment plant) and distributed to our customers to ensure consistent high-quality water. Annually, we pump 1.7 billion gallons of water to our customers.”

“As our service area grows and climate variability changes, securing a resilient water supply is more important than ever,” Knight said. “We are exploring the addition of recycled water and alternative sources to match future demands, even during extended drought periods.”

Additionally, there are plans to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir to 275,000 acre-feet, which builds on the successful first phase of an expansion project completed in 2012. That expanded the reservoir from 100,000 to the current 160,000 acre-feet. One acre-foot is about 325,000 gallons of water.

Los Vaqueros Reservoir has 144,000 acre-feet of stored water.

According to Knight, the water supply and sources come from the headwaters of Lake Shasta more than 230 miles away. From there, water flows from Shasta down to the Delta, where CCWD manages the delivery into Randall-Bold treatment plant, which was built in 1992 and also co-owned by the Diablo Water District. In 2023, the Diablo Water District partnered with local agencies to develop the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the East Contra Costa sub basin, including the installation of monitoring wells to measure the impacts to their aquifer.

Additional plans include a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by Dec. 31, 2017, along with a five-year, $26 million Capital Improvement Plan, highlighted by efforts to maintain a reliable water supply and the 170 miles of pipelines that provide water to the area.

According to the project description, primary objectives of the $1.25 billion project, still in its preliminary phase, include increasing reliability of Delta water supplies and water providers within the Bay Area, enhancing water supply reliability, improvement of water quality delivered to municipal and industrial water treatment facilities, and added emergency water supply storage for Bay Area agencies.

For more information on local water supplies, see page 6A

Details on the Randall-Bold Water Treatment plant are at www.cchealth.org/ health-and-safety-information/hazmat-programs/refinery-and-industry-safety-reports/ rmp-randall-bold-water-treatment-plant.

Details on the planned Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion project are at ccwater. com/1060/Los-Vaqueros-Reservoir-Expansion-Project. Water from page 2A

Brentwood troupe to help Pittsburg theatre group recover after fire

By Connor Robles Correspondent

After a fire that destroyed 40 years’ worth of props, sets, costumes, and records at the Pittsburg Theatre Company’s warehouse, Brentwood’s Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble has pledged to help their sister troupe rebuild, despite losing a significant amount of their own material to the blaze.

But the Pittsburg company was not the only troupe that lost material in the 55-acre vegetation fire last Sunday; Ghostlight did as well.

Kathryn Lopez, the artistic director at Ghostlight, said her company was committed to helping the Pittsburg Theatre Company rebuild. “Anything they need, we’ll provide,” she said.

According to Lopez, Ghostlight had already donated their body microphones to Pittsburg, which had lost theirs in the fire, and would give props, sets, and costumes from their upcoming major summer production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” to Pittsburg once the show ends.

She also said that Ghostlight, Pittsburg, and other nearby theatre companies are a tight-knit group, often storing materials such as props and set pieces at each other’s warehouses and borrowing from each other when the need arose, with Pittsburg having the largest warehouse of theatrical objects and thus being the main lender. Lopez’s ensemble even shares staff with Pittsburg--the latter’s company director is Ghostlight’s show director for the“Spamalot” production.

A vegetation fire last Sunday that destroyed 40 years’ worth of props, sets, costumes, and records at the Pittsburg Theatre Company’s warehouse also burned some equipment from Brentwood’s Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble.

This closeness, however, has a drawback. The fire destroyed many of Ghostlight’s own props, sets, and costumes alongside those of Pittsburg and other theatres, forcing them to “start from scratch,” Lopez said. The need to acquire replacements has strained Ghostlight’s finances.

“We’re a nonprofit,” Lopez said. “Our budget is based on ticket sales, so when you’re budgeting on Pittsburg having sets and props, and now they don’t, you have to play it by ear. This is a very big show…a lot of costume changes,

a lot of props, a lot of sets. We’re also having a live pit orchestra, which costs a lot. Now our budget has tripled.”

The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch did not lose anything of theirs in the fire, according to Vice President of the El Campanil Preservation Foundation Ron Yarolimek. El Campanil has reached out to the Pittsburg Theatre Company to offer use of their costumes, but has not yet heard back, he said.

To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

Photo by Art Ray

REGIONAL & LOCAL

News iN Brief

Monthlong Walnut Boulevard Bikeway widening project starts June 24

Contra Costa County Public Works

will begin construction of the Walnut Boulevard Bikeway Gap Closure Project on Monday, June 24 through Monday, July 22, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), weather permitting.

Traffic control will be used. Message boards will alert drivers about the work. Drivers should expect delays of up to 10 minutes through the construction zone and consider alternative routes during working hours.

The work consists of roadway shoulder widening along an 860-foot segment of Walnut Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and Vasco Road to provide Class II bike lanes, grinding and overlaying the roadway pavement section, and installing a centerline rumble strip, striping, pavement markings, and signage.

Funding for this project is provided by a State Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, local Transportation Development Act grant and gas tax funds.

For more information, visit https:// www.contracosta.ca.gov/9899/WalnutBlvd-Bikeway-Gap-Closure

Oakley mayor, vice mayor want to meet you on June 25

Nonprofits serving Oakley, Oakley business owners, and residents are invited to meet the mayor and vice mayor on June 25.

Appointments

to meet privately with the mayor are available in 15-minute increments from 3 to 4 p.m. for nonprofits and business owners, and from 4 to 5 p.m. for residents. You can book your appointment time at https://bit.ly/ oakleyreps.

All residents are welcome during the drop-in Open Session from 5 to 6 p.m. for an informal group conversation with the mayor and vice mayor about anything within the Oakley City Council’s purview. No appointment is necessary. County library system seeks volunteer literacy tutors

The County library is looking for volunteer tutors for its adult literacy

program.

The program is called Project Second Chance, and it offers free, one-onone confidential tutoring to adults who would like to improve their English reading and writing skills. Many adults need help learning to read so they can get a driver’s license, pass the GED, take the citizenship test or read to their kids, the county said in a press release.

The project is specifically interested in finding tutors who live in East County or can travel there for tutoring sessions. The need for tutors in Pittsburg, Bay Point, Oakley, Antioch and Brentwood is great, the release said.

All project tutors are volunteers and provided with training before being matched with a learner.

Tutors are:

• 21 years of age or older

• Comfortable with their own English reading, writing, and spelling skills

• Willing to meet with an adult learner for 90-minute sessions twice a week

• Able to commit to volunteering for at least six months

The next tutor training will be held at the Antioch Library on Friday, Aug. 16, from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

To sign up, complete a Prospective Tutor Orientation form. To learn more about how you can help a neighbor meet their literacy goals, visit the project page at ccclib.org/psc/ or call (925) 691-3960.

Contra Costa Animal Services seeks adopters and fosters as shelter hits capacity

All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free to adopt in June in an effort to clear kennel space with the county shelter reaching capacity. CCAS is also seeking qualified foster homes – specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds – to help reduce the current shelter population.

“Like most shelters, we’re experiencing a noticeable increase of animals coming into our facility and we’re close to reaching our capacity,” says Ben Winkleblack, CCAS director. “With more than 220 dogs and cats in the shelter and an average daily intake of nearly 20 animals each day, we’re asking for the community’s help in getting as many pets out of the shelter as we possibly can through adoption and foster.”

CCAS has more than 200 pets seeking permanent or temporary homes. Interested adopters and fosters can view CCAS’s available pets at www. ccasd.org, or come to meet them at the CCAS adoption center in Martinez. A $25 licensing fee may apply for pet

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adoptions.

The adoption center is at 4800 Imhoff Place in Martinez. The hours are Tuesday -Saturday from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Parks District releases cooney photo collection of historic park landscapes

The East Bay Regional Park District has unveiled the Martin J. Cooney “Park Landscapes” online photo collection. This digital photo exhibit debuts a rare gathering of nostalgic images that capture parkland and open space views of the East Bay from 1965 to 1981.

At that time, the Park District was growing, tripling the number of regional parks to more than 30. The Martin J. Cooney “Park Landscapes” collection has been carefully researched and curated by Park District Archives staff and volunteers, who have dedicated many hours to the preservation of the District’s history.

As part of the ongoing 90th Anniversary celebrations planned throughout 2024, the photo collection is now available on the Park District’s Celebrating 90 Years webpage (www.ebparks.org/ celebrating-90-years).

The release of the “Park Landscapes” collection spans 14 years of park district photojournalism from the 1960s to the early 1980s. It memorializes landscapes, historic structures, and new parklands that later became part of the regional parks.

In 2016, Martin’s family donated more than 15,000 negatives to the park district, which were taken in the 1960s to1980s when the Martin J. Cooney commercial studio provided professional photography services to the Park District. While Martin took some of the photos, most were taken by Nancy McKay, who became an apprentice of Martin’s in 1968 while working in the Park District’s Public Affairs Department and serving as its primary photographer for 37 years. Additional Cooney photo collections were donated in association with the Oakland Tribune archives and are housed at the Oakland Museum of California.

Newsom more than doubles deployment of California National Guard to crack down on fentanyl smuggling

Nearly 400 California National Guard service members are being deployed statewide and at ports of entry along the border to prevent illegal drugs such as like fentanyl from coming into the state.

Cracking down on illicit drugs and

those who smuggle them into California, Gov. Newsom announced he is more than doubling the California National Guard’s (Cal Guard) Counter Drug Taskforce operations statewide, including at ports of entry along the border, from 155 to now nearly 400 service members.

Embedded in cross-government initiatives to combat transnational criminal organizations and the trafficking of illegal narcotics - like fentanyl - these CalGuard members with the Counter Drug Taskforce have been hired, trained, and placed at key locations statewide. “Beginning in 2022, the CalGuard’s Counter Drug Taskforce deployed 30 servicemembers to the San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate, and Calexico Ports of Entry to support our federal partners,” said CalGuard Major General Matthew Beevers. “Due to significant initial success, in 2023, we doubled our force across those Ports of Entry. Under Governor Newsom’s leadership and broad Congressional support, our Counter Drug Taskforce has grown from 155 full-time servicemembers to 392 today.”

Specifically, the task force focuses on gathering information to interdict illegal narcotics trafficking, using air and ground assets to build criminal investigations, and supporting personnel at border ports of entry to stop illegal narcotics trafficking.

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery deepens commitment to environmental stewardship with RCI certification

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) has achieved certification from the Recycling Certification Institute for the high diversion rate of its Construction and Demolition (C&D) line at the company’s Material Recovery Facility.

This certification further demonstrates how well MDRR keeps material out of landfills, according to a press release.

The certification was granted following a comprehensive assessment by third-party auditor Nothing Wasted Consulting Group after a rigorous review of the facility’s procedures and guidelines. Additionally, it confirms the accuracy of the facility’s recovery and recycling documentation.

The Pittsburg facility is among 16 C&D processing facilities in California that have achieved RCI certification. By responsibly disposing of C&D waste at a third-party-certified facility such as MDRR’s, contractors can earn credits that count toward obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

For details, visit recyclingcertification.org/.

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Animal welfare group outlines its needs in ‘crisis’

Community outreach, accountability, enforcement and education

By Hemananthani Sivanandam Correspondent

More community outreach, educational programs, enforcement, and accountability need to be in place for better protection of animals to reduce overcrowding and euthanasia in shelters, one animal rights group says.

Christina Johnson, founder and chief ex - ecutive officer of the nonRescue, said more enforcement is needed to prevent peo ple from abus ing, hoarding, or abandoning their animals irresponsibly.

lation of animals.

“Rescues are tired, low on resources and need fosters and adopters (for these animals rescued),” she said. “Animals need to be spayed and neutered, and people need to be held accountable for their animals’ welfare.”

“That’s the only way out of this crisis.”

Johnson said while the low-cost spay and neuter program run by the Contra Costa County Animal Services is good, it needs to be more robust to reduce pet overpopulation.

Working with welfare and transfer partners by providing support and funding is also another way to reduce overcrowding and euthanasia at shelters.

“People aren’t getting prosecuted for breeding, abusing or abandoning their dogs (or animals),” she said. “It’s almost as if the laws and regulations around how to take care of animals –what you can and can’t do – is a joke because people don’t ever feel like there’s going to be accountability for it.”

Her nonprofit saves large-breed dogs in high-kill shelters through rescue, foster, and adoption programs.

Due to the lack of proper community outreach, educational programs, and enforcement, shelters are burdened with overcrowding of animals and have insufficient space to house animals that are dumped there, she sid.

Johnson said programs that encourage neutering and spaying are also a way to ensure there isn’t an overpopu -

She said rescues and transfer partners can be the eyes and ears of what is happening in the community, and, at the same time, help educate residents on responsible pet ownership.

“We can get the word out about the programs run in shelters,” Johnson said. “There is so much we can do, but we must be true partners for that to happen.”

Historically, proper assessment is not done by trained professionals on some dogs that are identified for behavioral euthanasia at shelters. She said a vast majority of those listed to be put down are due to symptoms such as kennel stress, which disproportionately affect large and working breed dogs because they are not used to being in a shelter.

“These are working dogs; they need exercise, and it’s in their DNA,” she said. “Once you get these dogs out of the shelter, they are completely different dogs most of the time; a majority of them thrive in a different environment,”

Byron Delta Lions Club honors local students with scholarships

The Byron Delta Lions Club has honored three Liberty Union High School District seniors with $1,000 scholarships. The club based the criteria for the award winners on each student’s commitment to community service and their modeling the Lions Club International motto - “We Serve!”

Representatives from the Byron Delta Lions Club Scholarship Committee –Mary Vinciguerra, Rosalie Anderson, Pat Kanyuh, and Gail Pinnell – presented one scholarship to Sophia Eilersen at the Heritage High School Scholarship Night on May 6.

On May 23, at the Liberty High School Scholarship Night, the same representatives presented one scholarship to Sandra Brown and one to Chad Sylvia.

The Byron Delta Lions Club supports the next generation of leaders who exemplify dedication to community service and the spirit of volunteerism.

she said, adding that there are instances where not all dogs or animals can be rehabilitated.

Sometimes, dogs or animals can also become ill with a cold or cough, which can be cured.

“If one dog gets kennel cough, then you’re faced with a potential, horrible kennel outbreak,” Johnson said. “But if a rescue steps in and takes those dogs,

there should be a true partnership where they (shelters) can help us with some of the fees associated with it.” Johnson added that this will help reduce the financial burden on these nonprofit organizations.

She said apart from resources, there should also be open and transparent communications with rescues and transfer partners to help animals.

“I think that’s key,” she said.

Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Clarke

Freedom football finds direction as camp opens

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

The Freedom High School football team is projecting something that the program hasn’t had recently: a sense of calm, and a sense of structure. For the first time since the mid-2010s, the Falcons have found their direction.

Through about 60 days of the team’s offseason program and spring camp, new head coach Stephen Rodriguez says that even just a few days into camp, and without the entire team reporting in as some are on family vacations and other late June commitments, that he’s pleased with what he’s seen.

“I think that we’re on a good path,” Rodriguez said. “We’ve retained a lot from spring ball and they’re coming back with a hard working attitude.”

From workouts to their on-the-field drills, Freedom looks a lot different than they have even just a year ago. The team’s weight training is a lot more organized with Rodriguez leading the charge in the weight room, and he is using the clock on the scoreboard to go through practice, mainly to organize the time on the field between the junior varsity and the varsity teams.

He said that he plans to use the clock to keep the team organized through drills and sessions on the field as the summer and the rest of the season goes on, similar to how college programs dictate and organize their prac-

tice schedules. All of this is part of the team’s refreshed sense of foundation and structure he’s been creating since getting the job earlier this year.

“It’s the beginning of the new era,” Rodriguez said. “Routine is everything. When you start getting (into) routine, you can start thinking about what we’re doing and what can I do to get better instead of thinking about ‘maybe we’re here, maybe we’re there.’

“I think that we are really pushing forward. We have great numbers for the first couple days of camp and the first start to the

summer. I know there’s people on vacation and the people who are gone let me know, and that’s huge.”

Senior quarterback Myles Hunt said that the renewed sense of culture – organized practices and a better sense of structure – that the team is experiencing has been important for the program for both the upcoming 2024 season and going forward.

“It’s just like a lot of change,” Hunt said about the state of the program entering 2024. “I just feel like it’s important to just have some culture.”

“I just watched some old games on YouTube and it just looks like a lot of fun. All of the coaches, all of the stands are filled, so that’d be better in the future, not just for myself.”

Hunt, who struggled in his 2023 junior season compared to his 2022 sophomore varsity debut, said that his and the team’s biggest goal this season is to just win.

Freedom went just 1-9 last season, tying their worst record since 2009, with their lone win coming against De Anza, 41-6, on Sept. 22. The Falcons were also shut out in BVAL play for four of their five league games before their 49-41 loss in their regular season finale shootout against Deer Valley at home on Nov. 3.

Freedom hasn’t finished the season with a winning record since the 2018 campaign.

“Any amount of wins would just make us all happy because we’re all been through a lot,” Hunt said. “We deserve a little bit. And I really want to make the playoffs.”

With the upcoming changes to the North Coast Section playoff seedings starting in 2024, Freedom’s desire to reach the postseason, especially if they can win a few games, seems attainable and has driven Hunt and the Falcons.

“(The new playoff format) makes us feel like we’re always counted in,” Hunt said. “We always have a chance.”

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Area 12U water polo team qualifies for Junior Olympics

National tournament is next month at Stanford

by Sean Tongson Correspondent

The Lamorinda Brentwood Water Polo 12U Coed team has qualified for the Junior Olympics again, placing third at the 2024 Pacific Junior Olympics Qualification Tournaments on June 7-9.

The 12U coed team punching their ticket to the Junior Olympics for the second year in row despite missing one of their starters, Erin Ayers, who was sick due to pneumonia and an ear infection.

“Winning our first game on Day 1 was an energy booster for the kids to want to get back at it the next day,” said head coach Olivia Doria. “The game was tight and our team had to hold on to the lead. Our opponent was making a charge and our team had to find a way to stay resilient under that pressure.”

The Junior Olympic qualifier tournament determines placement at the National Junior Olympics at Stanford this year from July 25-28. According to Ayers, Junior Olympic qualification tournaments take place all over the United States, with the Pacific quali-

fier tournament having some of the top teams in the nation.

“Our team really came together and worked hard to take third place,” Ayers said. “Luke Nesbitt, our goalie, came up with 10 saves and really stepped up to help the team. Our leftie Charlie Campbell and Gino Rigoni, who are returning players, were key players on our counter attack offense, and helping on defense.”

According to Doria, while Ayers’ absence was felt, other players on the team stepped up and rose to the challenge, with Charles Campbell, Gino Rigoni, Luke Nesbitt, Mehmet Zorlu, Natalia Loud, and Fareed Hassan especially standing out by controlling the game and putting themselves in positions to succeed.

team qualified for the Junior Olympics again after placing third at a qualification tournament on June 7-9.

“(The tournament) was a great experience because I got to block a lot of shots and help our team win games and get third place,” Nesbitt said. “It was fun to keep pushing and play against really good teams.”

Nesbitt’s teammate Campbell highlighted the relations that are made with other people on the team, forming a bond and getting to know teammates inside and outside of the game, while playing a sport that they all love.

“(The tournament) was really fun,” said Zoey Zichil. “We got to do a lot of fun things as a team, and it was also really fun because we won medals. I think we got closer as a team and bonded more because we got to spend a lot of time together.”

According to Ayers, with the third-place honors, the Lamorinda Brentwood 12U coed

team also made Brentwood history by being the first team to medal at Junior Olympic qualifers in any age group, furthermore adding that the third place result will give them a higher seeding going into next month’s Junior Olympics.

“The Lamorinda Brentwood 12U Coed team hopes to continue to work hard in practice and maybe have a shot at a (Junior Olympics) medal competing against some of the best teams around the country,” Ayers said.

In preparation for the Junior Olympics, Doria said they remain focused on improving in some areas and continuing to develop their strengths, adding they will prepare with some “tune-up” tournaments, while also discussing how the overall experience is “amazing” for kids.

“In my experience, teams really come together because they play so many games in such a short amount of time and experience highs and lows together where they create bonds that support each other,” Doria said. “They get to experience something thats on a much larger scale than tournaments and games that they typically play in.”

For details on the Lamorinda Brentwood Water Polo team and the Junior Olympics, visit https://www.brentwoodseawolves.com/ national-junior-olympics

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Senior quarterback Myles Hunt (left) and new head coach Stephen Rodriguez (right) go over drills during the team’s summer practice last week.

Photo by Jeff Weisinger/The Press

The Lamorinda Brentwood Water Polo 12U Coed

Photo courtesy of Rosina Ayers

School district, students reach compromise

Murals will be painted over but memorialized in photo

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Over the summer break, several parts of the Liberty High School campus are expected to receive a fresh coat of paint, rejuvenating them for the school year ahead. While this process is typically seen as a way to improve the look of older buildings, in one wing of the school the news has not been received well.

The school’s L wing is home to art classes, with students painting murals on the walls and doors of the wing for more than 20 years as part of their curriculum. Following a decision by the school board on June 18, some of those murals will be painted over in order to bring the school into compliance with the fire district.

According to the agenda packet for the meeting, the school was cited by the Contra Costa Fire Protection District following a March 28 fire and safety inspection, with one of the violations relating to the doors of the L wing, which were determined to be obscured by the art on them. As a result, the district began a search for contractors for the areas of the school in

need of repainting, including the L wing, according to the agenda packet. The packet notes that the S wing, F wing and exterior of the school library would also be included in the repainting project.

“The past three meetings I have attended we have fought for the art to stay, and for compromises to be made between district staff and students,” former student Allison Gules said following the school board’s decision. “Myself and many others are willing to work together with the board for solutions on how to treat the art with respect. One of these solutions the board has since approved! We asked for a photographer to be hired to photograph the artwork on the interior of the doors before it’s covered.”

The compromise, in which professional photographs would be taken of the artwork

Some of the murals in the L wing of Liberty High School are expected to be painted over following an inspection from the fire district.

accomplished. The administration showed that the murals, which were approved by the board, will not be touched. The art on the doors will be saved through a process that will be figured out in connection with the students and teachers. I think by everyone taking the time to listen to one another each side gets something of what they want. I can’t ask for much more than that.”

The “fault in communication” referenced by Hawley was a lack of information given to students by school officials letting them know that the murals were at risk of being painted over.

that is to be covered up, was reached at the June 18 meeting. The board had delayed a decision regarding the approval of a contract for painting after hearing from current and former students, such as Giles, at the June 12 meeting, where the item had originally been set to be approved as part of the consent calendar, which generally is appoved without discussion of individual items.

“I believe that good leadership takes compromise, and though there was a fault in communication at the beginning of this process, the District personnel did the right thing by slowing things down to listen to the Board and the community,” School Board President Tamela Hawley said. “As a Board member of course we want to be in compliance with state guidelines but as a parent we want to make sure the students are honored for the work that they have

“Students have only had official confirmation of (Principal Efa) Huckaby’s plans since the 3rd,” Giles said ahead of the June 18 meeting. “Three students were offhandedly informed of the plans only a week prior to that, and by then many artists were already finishing up their endof-the-year ‘legacy’ murals in L wing and around school. If nothing else, we are primarily upset by the admins failure to inform students of their plans to paint over student artwork.”

As of press time on Wednesday, Huckaby had not returned requests for comment. In an email to students, Huckaby acknowledged the importance of the artwork and said that the school was “committed to preserving as much artwork as possible.”

The date for when the painting project would begin is not known.

Photo courtesy of Liberty Union High School District

Photo by Alex DeLuna

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, on June 25, 2024 to consider the following matter:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brentwood 1) amending the FY 2023/24 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees; 2) making certain supporting findings, including the inapplicability of the California Environmental Quality Act to these actions; 3) implementing new Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Fee 4) implementing a new Sidewalk Vending Permit Fee; and 5) implementing Administrative Fines for violations of Brentwood Municipal Code Chapter 5.64, Sidewalk Vending

This action has been found to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as it relates to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

Further information or viewable copies of the draft plan and schedules may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513 (925) 516-5400.

City Council Members will be participating from the Council Chamber.

Members of the public are invited to attend and participate at: the Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood CA

As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may provide remote public comment during public hearings and on business items via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time.

In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. In addition, the Zoom participation option is provided to the public as a courtesy in order to facilitate participation. If Zoom participation is not enabled, the meeting will continue with public attendance in person only. Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person.

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Dated: June 14, 2024 June 21, 2024 /s/ Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92866 Publish Dates: June 14, 21, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0002233 The name of the business(es): SOLAYEM TECHNOLOGIES Located at: 600 WILBUR AVE #1038 In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Olusola Olumuyiwa Soneye. 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: Olusola Soneye. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 18, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/17/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 92784 Publish dates: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0002390 The name of the business(es): SYLVIA’S FLORIST Located at: 101 H ST In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Silvia Mora Sandoval. 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: Silvia Mora Sandoval. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 25, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/24/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 92797 Publish dates: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0002957 The name of the business(es): Future Landscape Located at: 3200 Barton Lane In: Antioch CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rich Hoppe. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/11/1994. Signature of registrant: Rich Hoppe. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/27/2029 Brentwood Press No. 06-1617 92855 Publish dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0002989 The name of the business(es): Virtuous Voices Vocal Academy, Music Greek Club Located at: 2117 Bamboo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tiffany Narvella Stewart. 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: Tiffany Stewart- Individual This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 29, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/28/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92858 Publish dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0003018 The name of the business: Lozanos Landscaping And Houling. Located at: 4703 Braemar St In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elvis Lozano Meza. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/12/2021. Signature of registrant: Elvis Lozano Meza, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 30, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/29/2029 Antioch Press No. 061617 92804 Publish dates: June 7,14, 21, 28, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0003105 The name of the business(es): Textured Bones Located at: 714 West 2nd Street, Apt. 2 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LITEFIRE 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: Ashley Robinson. COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 5, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/04/2029 Brentwood Press No. 06-1617 92856 Publish dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

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PRINTS Located at: 226 Twilight Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joshua Dizon. 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: Joshua Dizon, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 16, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/15/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92824 Publish dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0002792 The name of the business(es): Homefolio

Media Located at: 23 Railroad Ave #223 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Miranda Suzanne McFarlane. 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: Miranda McFarlane-Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 16, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires May 15, 2029 Brentwood Press No. 021273 92884 Publish dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0002877 The name of the business(es): Henry Building Management Located at: 4130 Sandra Cir In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Henry Alva. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/21/2024. Signature of registrant: Henry Alva-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 21, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/20/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92799 Publish dates: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0002900 The name of the business(es): Mr. Pickles Concord 390 Located at: 4436 Clayton Rd. Ste. H In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ladhar BML 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 03/28/2024. Signature of registrant: Gurpreet Kaur Ladhar- Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/22/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92857 Publish dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0002931 The name of the business(es): JUST VIBE N’ DRINK LLC Located at: 3400 Cottage Way, Ste G2 #23008 In: Sacramento, CA 95825, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JUST VIBE N’ DRINK 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: Jessica Vanessa

Vargas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 24, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/23/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92810 Publish dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0002963 The name of the business(es): S. DANIEL PAINTING Located at: 96 Harbor Drive In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): .

1. Daniel Sepulveda Lopez 2. Alondra Sepulveda This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/28/2024. Signature of registrant: Daniel Sepulveda Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/27/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92820 Publish dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024.

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File No. F-2024-0003030 The name of the business(es): 1. Palm Tree Weddings And Event Center

2. Palm Tree Korean BBQ And Sushi Located at: 100 Summerset Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chi Hyong Choe. 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: Chi Choe, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 30, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/29/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92842 Publish dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0003106 The name of the business(es): Lifestyle Interior Designs Of Luxury LLC Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd., Ste D317 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lifestyle Interior Designs Of Luxury 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: Denise Allen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 5, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/4/2029 Brentwood Press No. 021273 92835 Publish dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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File No. F-2024-0003255

The name of the business(es): ZULAWSKI’S EFFECTIVE HOLDINGS, INC. Located at: 865 South Estates Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Effective Holdings, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: WY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/20/2020. Signature of registrant: Amber Zulawski, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 14, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/13/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92895 Publish dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

File No.: 22-12334 APN: 010-700059-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER BRENTWOOD BELVEDERE OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 03-062023. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-17-2024 at 1:30 PM, At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center outside near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 1601 Response Road, Suite 390, Sacramento, CA 95815, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 03-09-2023 as Instrument 2023-0021922 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by RUBEN ANAYA AND M GUADALUPE ANAYA, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 010-700-059-8 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 110 KNIGHTS BRIDGE COURT , BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 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 satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $8,887.52. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BEGINS WHEN THE SALE IS FINALIZED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2924m. Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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. 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 bid-

der shall have no further recourse. REPLACEMENT OF WINNING BIDDER CHECKS: Winning bid checks received at the public auction sale not payable directly to Allied Trustee Services (i.e. containing third-party endorsements) must be replaced within five business days after the sale. The winning bidder will be contacted at the phone number and/or email address provided for further instructions. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 22-12334. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: 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) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 22-12334 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. DATE: June 06, 2024 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92845 Publish Dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 120356-CA APN: 011-530033-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/4/2016. 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 7/16/2024 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/6/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0086097-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BRIAN T. GOFFEE, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S

CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6619 YELLOWSTONE CIRCLE, 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $559,636.38 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.

COM, using the file number assigned to this case 120356-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 120356-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92839 Publish Dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 2024.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TS No. CA-23-972483-SH Order No.: 230620238-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.

Trustor(s): JENNIFER V. GUTIERREZ, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

Recorded: 6/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0190899-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/29/2024 at 1:30PM 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: $650,207.60

The purported property address is: 3985 BOLINAS PLACE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 008-470-031-9 008-470-031

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-23-972483-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972483-SH to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined

in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. 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 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA23-972483-SH IDSPub #0202693 6/14/2024 6/21/2024 6/28/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92827 Publish Dates: June 14, 21, 28, 2024.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TSG No.: 220180520-CA-MSI TS No.: CA2200287330 APN: 004480-009-2 Property Address: 711 BEAVER COURT DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/22/2024 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/24/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0163916-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: REX A. FAIR AND DEBBIE L. FAIR, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST

APN# 004-480-009-2 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 711 BEAVER COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if

any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 893,833.53. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware 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)9390772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287330 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the

trustee sale, you can call (916)9390772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287330 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0461362 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 06/14/2024, 06/21/2024, 06/28/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92838 Publish Dates: June 14, 21, 28, 2024.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Dakarius Senad Dequondre Mims SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Dakarius Senad Dequondre Mims CASE NUMBER: N24-0800 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Dakarius Senad Dequondre Mims filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Dakarius Senad Dequondre Mims to Proposed Name: Dakarius Sendad Dequoindre Mebane.

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: 8/5/2024 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: May 8, 2024 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92823 Publish Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Danielle Carolyn Hicks SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Danielle Carolyn Hicks CASE NUMBER: N24-0895 TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Danielle Car-

olyn Hicks filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: a. Danielle Carolyn Hicks to Proposed Name: Danielle Carolyn Yeager 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: 9/4/2024

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: Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92778 Publish Dates: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Haaris Mohammad Amirie SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553

PETITION OF: Haaris Mohammad Amirie CASE NUMBER: N24-0966 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Haaris Mohammad Amirie filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Haaris Mohammad Amirie to Proposed Name: Haaris Mohammad Samadi. 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: 8/26/2024 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 b. Must bring proof of residency to hearing.

Date: June 4, 2024 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92896 Publish Dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Accepted by grantee (PMA) I Juan antonio of the family medina living man in the capacity of medina to Commonality Juan as listed in the notice of claim published via legal notice for TD BANK CEO Leo Salom in thepress.net and lawful ownership of said accounts ending in 5305, 8026 attached to my intellectual property my name and social security number under this legal notice publication under terms of this acknowledgement accepted. Commercial (U.S. domestic) - Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial [or other] Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 92879 Publish Date: June 21, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0003241 The name of the business(es): Mafiosanailz

Located at: 1139 Deerpark Rd. In: Oakely, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tatiana Guardado. 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: Tatiana Guardado- Individual This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 13, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/12/2029 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 92885 Publish dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0003099 The name of the business(es): Aadvantage Carpet Cleaning Located at: 2034 Trailside Drive In: Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aadvantage Carpet Cleaners, 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 06/01/2024. Signature of registrant: Lora Wilcock, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/05/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/04/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

Publish Dates: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0002092 The name of the business(es): WAY TO LIFE FOODS Located at: 2173 MARTIN WAY, PITTSBURG CA 94565 In: PITTSBURG CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WAY TO LIFE FOODS 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 04/12/2024. Signature of registrant: Daulet Bey, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 04/12/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 04/11/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273

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File No. F-2024-0002880 The name of the business(es):

1. KublaCon Game Conventions

2. KublaCon Game Convention

3. KublaCon Fall 4. KublaCruise

Located at: 704 Thompsons Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

1. Aldo Anthony Ghiozzi,

2. Michael Jeffrey Eckert. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael J Eckert, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/21/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/20/2029

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File No. F-2024-0002982 The name of the business(es):

1. JSD Creates

2. JSD Creative Studio

Located at: 1990 N California Blvd 8th Floor In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JSD Creative Studio 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

03/22/2023. Signature of registrant: Juan Daniels Jr, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 05/29/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 05/28/2029

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. F-2024-0003212 The name of the business(es): Trinity Apparel Located at: 5362 Lakespring Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Isaiah Dominic Riveira. 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: Isaiah Riveira, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/11/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/10/2029

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File No. F-2024-0002593 The name of the business(es): LITTLE CUB AND ME

Located at: 1315 W 7th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Limny E Castro. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1/2024. Signature of registrant: Limny Castro, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 7, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 5/6/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617

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File No. F-2024-0002023 The name of the business(es): KEZIAH NABAGE

Located at: 2355 5th Avenue In: Concord, CA 94518, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Keziah Nabagereka. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/4/2023. Signature of registrant: Keziah Nabagereka. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: April 9, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 4/8/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEON E. CONNESS, deceased CASE NUMBER P24-00880 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LEON E. CONNESS, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: GARY D. CONNESS in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: GARY D. CONNESS 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 15, 2024 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept: 30 Room: 201. b. Address of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent

creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: GARY D. CONNESS *OAKLEY PRESS* 03-0477 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 14, 21, 28, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SANDRA ANN MCKEE, deceased CASE NUMBER P2400771 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SANDRA ANN MCKEE, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LINDA BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: LINDA BROWN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority

will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: OCTOBER 22, 2024 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept: 30 Room: 201. b. Address of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: LINDA BROWN *ANTIOCH PRESS* 06-1617 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 14, 21, 28, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GREGORY WOOD, deceased CASE NUMBER P24-00772 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GREGORY WOOD, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RACHEL WOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: RACHEL WOOD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the

decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: OCTOBER 03, 2024 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept: 33. Room: 215 b. Address of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner:

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black said. “ We have to do what is right, what’s humane, and sometimes the only way to end their suffering is euthanasia.”

He said many cats have been euthanized, but the decision to put down any animal is weighed carefully by the team of officers and veterinarians at CCAS. Winkleblack said he has no direct involvement in making the decision to put down an animal, as he leaves it to his staff, who meet regularly to discuss animals that are not doing well. He doesn’t decide which animal is put to sleep but it is still happening and he oversees policies for CCAS.

However, the team at CCAS also examines the animals’ behavior to determine whether there are any safety issues for the other animals or if they are medically unwell.

Time isn’t necessarily a factor, because some animals have been there for months. The behavior of some animals deteriorates immediately, and they are not able to be put up for adoption as they cause harm to other animals and people, said Winkleblack.

The decision to euthanize a pet also varies for different shelters.

“Sometimes shelters have to (euthanize) because nobody is adopting the animals, and it’s a vicious cycle when that happens,” Winkleblack said. “They run out of space and euthanize their animals, and people in the community react.”

Such reactions cause others to stop

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supporting the shelter, but Winkleblack said this contributes more to the problem because it prevents other animals from these shelters from being adopted.

“Well, these people just contributed to the problem,” he said.

Winkleblack said he is happy to show the public how much care his team and the volunteers give to the animals at CCAS. “We’re pretty lucky we have a reasonably supportive community,” he said.

According to the CCAS website, the number of euthanasia performed from 2014 to 2022 has decreased. In 2014, 3,622 euthanasia were performed on all animals; almost half, or 1,651, were dogs. In 2022, the number of euthanasia performed on all animals decreased to 855. Last year, there was an increase in the number of euthanasia to 1,054 animals. As of April this year, 304 animals have been put down.

CCAS provides details on their website: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6820/ Performance-Reports

Although some shelters can keep their euthanasia numbers down, Winkleblack explained that there are usually other forces behind that. Some non-profits that have well-funded support can take in “challenging animals” that other shelters don’t, he said.

“When you are going to euthanize, you owe it to the animal and the community to make sure that everything is carefully considered. Did you explore all the

this will significantly enhance the fire district’s capabilities, especially in the face of new challenges arising from the growth of the fire district.Having a dedicated wildland firefighting training facility enables the fire district to stay on par with similar-sized agencies with like-hazards and topography, ensuring that we can deliver essential services efficiently.”

The acquisition of the former Boys Ranch as a training space for Crew 12 not only meets ConFire’s wildland firefighting training needs but also provides the necessary space for future requirements.”

Training on the new site will hopefully begin as early as this summer, officials said. Renovation and cleanup has been under way for a couple of months. Crews are working to get the former Byron Boys Ranch up and operating as soon as possible as a wildfire training center.

The layout and use of the buildings may change,

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boards put off the decision. Last June, the town considered a new, traditional building that would have cost upwards of $13 million. However, those plans were scrapped after more than 100 residents expressed their displeasure during a board meeting, some questioning the need for a new building, especially one with such a high price tag. The town began to consider alternative options via the Water and Wastewater Committee.

In all, the committee vetted nine options, which ranged from staying in the existing building to leasing space elsewhere to building something new. After months of research, and dozens of presentations to the full board, the water and wastewater committee recommended a

options?” he said. “Are you euthanizing that dog because it is aggressive or due to its illness? Is it never going to have another happier, healthy day?”

Some agencies have ample resources, and some non-profits can work with animals with behavioral challenges, but that “takes a long time to fix,” he said. “They have the luxury to work on those, but they can probably only help a few animals at a time. I currently have over 120 dogs in this shelter (up for adoption).”

This is where public support in adopting animals from shelters is pivotal, as it also helps reduce overcrowding, he said. CCAS also works with transfer partners, foster homes, and rescue groups willing to find placement for the animals.

“There are laws that define how much space an animal must have. We just can’t

the press release said. The potential changes in the layout and repurposing of buildings will dictate when training will start and how many personnel will be as-

new modular building by Mobile Modular. Mobile Modular presented a design concept to the board in April, and last week, the board voted to have them draw up plans.

“We did our best to listen to the residents here,” said Porter. “We have been transparent in our decision making, and a lot of this is future planning.”

Porter noted that up to 3,000 homes will be constructed in town in the next decade, and cur rent staffing and infrastructure are not prepared. She said the new office

keep shoving them (animals) in smaller cages; it wouldn’t be fair,” he said. “So that’s an everyday struggle with every municipal animal shelter. Rescue groups can say no (to animals that come in), but we have a mandate from the state; we have to take them in.”

He urged people to come forward and adopt animals from CCAS, adding that they pay a nominal fee and, in turn, get neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated pets.

“We’re setting these animals and the adopters up for success. We do all we can and make this a risk-free process,” said Winkleblack, adding that matchmaking animals with suitable families is also vital.

CCAS also has a low-barrier adoption process – the requirements or standards for people to adopt are lesser, with not many questions asked – unlike some shelters, which could result in higher return rates for these animals. However, Winkleblack said there must be trust in the community to make the right decision.

“We aren’t going to get it right every single time either,” he said, adding that animals’ behavior at the shelter and outside differs. “We are not perfect, and we know the public (adopting the animals) is not perfect. “But if we can work together, we can make it a happier place for the animals.”

For more information on adoption, visit https://www.contracosta. ca.gov/9974/Animal-Services

signed to the facility.

Its versatility opens up opportunities for a broader range of training programs that may not have been and are not feasible at the existing training center, the press release said. This expansion could potentially lead to more comprehensive and specialized training for wildland firefighters, as well as those associated with fire prevention. The diverse capabilities and potential of the acquired facility might allow for scenario-based training, realistic simulations, and hands-on exercises that closely mimic real-life situations, better preparing firefighters for the challenges they may face in the field, officials said.

ConFire said it does not anticipate potential concerns or disruptions about its proximity to Byron and Discovery Bay. Rather, it said it anticipates increased services and decreased response times due to the level of personnel in an area not historically staffed or occupied by the fire district.

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building will be a place for staff to run its water and wastewater operations, which includes allowing public access to pay bills. That access comes with specific security requirements the current building does not fulfill.

The current office is also outdated, too small, has holes in the ceiling and floor, and a bug infestation, officials said.

“There has to be a balance between the public not wanting to spend money and what we are required to do as a gov-

ernment agency,” Porter said. “The current offices are falling apart, and no one should be required to work in that. If we continue to wait, the costs will only get exponentially higher.”

Once the four phases of the contract with Mobile Modular are complete, the town will have an idea of what the new building will look like and cost. At that time, the board would vote on whether or not to build it. The proposed location is on the ground of the existing community center, located at 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., in Discovery Bay.

The four contract phases include five steps. If all steps are completed, all design steps and permitting would be complete, and the building could go up quickly. For more information, visit www.todb.ca.gov.

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Write wedding vows with relative ease

The exchange of vows is an integral part of many wedding ceremonies. Vows are promises made to one another that serve as the basis of the marriage commitment. Historians say some of the oldest traditional wedding vows can be traced back to manuals of the medieval church in England. There are no formal wedding vows in the Christian Bible, but those who profess this faith typically incorporate the teachings of Jesus Christ into their vows.

Many modern couples prefer to exchange their own vows rather than share standard verses. This is particularly true for couples who will be having ceremonies customized to their own beliefs and relationship histories. Writing vows enables the soon-to-be betrothed to be creative, personal and speak from the heart. However, when faced with writing sentiments that will be expressed in front of others, nerves can set in. These tips can help couples draft vows more easily.

♦ Identify who this person is to you; put a label on your relationship. Is he or she a friend, partner in crime, confidante, or all of the above?

♦ Be sure to say, “I love you” in the vows. Many couples get so hung up on language that they may forget these most basic words at the heart of the wedding.

♦ Gush about all of the reasons for that love. Offer

personal stories, anecdotes or something that will illustrate to the crowd why you want to spend your life with this person.

♦ Look to the future. Think about how you want to spend the years ahead. Paint a picture of what you envision your lives will look like, whether that includes children, traveling the globe, or other ideas.

♦ Make promises to one another. Vows are essentially promises, so come up with some you agree to abide by. These can include similar sentiments

Couples who are writing their own vows should realize they do not have to rival the words of the most profound authors or learned scholars. They should be honest and simple and express the sentiments that mean the most to them as they embark on this new journey.

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to ones that are shared in traditional weddings, or clever and humorous promises, such as to always do the dishes, or pick up clothes from the bedroom floor.

♦ Include stories that point out your collective strengths and weaknesses. Don’t forget to mention instances when things were tough and how you overcame them, and how you can use these lessons in your future as a married couple.

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Sip, Sip, Hooray! Picking wine for your special day

Planning an event, particularly a wedding, involves numerous decisions, and selecting the right wines can feel daunting. However, with a few key considerations, you can curate a selection that complements your occasion and delights your guests.

Before determining how much wine to purchase, several basic factors should be addressed: What is your budget? How many people are attending? Will you also be serving spirits and/ or beer? Is the event indoors or outdoors?

What dishes are on the menu?

Now, let’s crunch the numbers: A standard bottle of wine holds 750ml, roughly five glasses if poured by staff or four glasses if guests serve themselves.

Rather than estimating by the hour, a more practical approach is to plan for two to three glasses per guest throughout the event. If cocktails and beers are also avail-

able, figure about half of your guests will opt for wine.

For instance, with 100 guests expected and estimating two glasses per guest, you would need about 25 bottles of wine. This breaks down to 100 glasses of wine (50 guests times 2 glasses) divided by 4 glasses per bottle. Include a few extra bottles for contingencies or unexpected consumption.

Once the quantity is settled, focus shifts to selecting the right wines, which

largely hinges on your menu choices. For lighter fare like fish or chicken, consider pairing with Chardonnay or a crisp Pinot

Grigio. Red wines such as Pinot Noir complement beef and chicken dishes well, while a versatile option like Chenin Blanc pairs nicely with curry.

Don’t shy away from exploring diverse wine options beyond the usual suspects. For instance, consider a Pinot Grigio from the Alto Adige region or an Italian Primitivo (Zinfandel), which offer excellent quality and value. Couples often find satisfaction in selecting wines like a Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, showcasing lesser-known but exceptional, choices.

Ultimately, choose wines that resonate with your personal preferences and complement the event’s ambiance. Sampling wines beforehand ensures they meet your expectations in taste and quality. By selecting wines that suit both your palate and budget, you can ensure your celebration is memorable and filled with delightful moments. Cheers to selecting the perfect wines for your special day.

When it comes to picking wine for your wedding, there’s no one ‘right’ answer.

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Pros, cons of shorter, longer engagements

The average engagement length has increased over the years and is pushing 12-15 months, according to brides. com.

“It gives you enough time to enjoy your engagement, get all your ducks in a row. Vendors book up quick,” said Katie Brandt, a resident of Discovery

Bay, who got engaged late last year.

A longer engagement helps you secure first choice vendors – in Brandt’s case, most of them local – while also allowing more time for the hard decisions, she said. “Do you have kids at the wedding? It’s a big controversial topic, something we’re still deciding.”

Brandt, a customer service manager at Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood, is getting married to Oscar Hernandez, a mechanic at the dealership, in May of next year. “He’s my best friend, so it’s fun. We’re excited to get married,” she said.

The couple is getting married in just under a year. According to samstarns.com, there are pros and cons to shorter engagements and longer engagements. Here are a few of each: Pros of a longer engagement:

♦ Plenty of time to make the hard decisions, such as whether or not to include children

♦ A longer timeline with careful planning can alleviate stress from being rushed

♦ More time to enjoy the process of getting to the altar

♦ Easier to book venues, caterers and honeymoon destinations further in advance

♦ More time to save money Cons of a longer engagement:

♦ Procrastination can lead to feeling rushed at the last minute

♦ Some vendors may not be able to book far in advance

♦ Family circumstances can change. Bridal Guide warns that grandparents can sometimes experience rapid changes in health during the engagement period

♦ More time to second guess decisions

Pros of a shorter engagement

♦ ‘Wedding fatigue’ and the excitement might wear down.

♦ No time for changing your mind, or being swayed by family or friends.

♦ Less stress and pressure on you.

♦ You are less confused. There are many options for every wedding decision.

♦ Vendors are booking. If you contact them too early, they won’t have their calendars open for booking your date if you have a long engagement.

♦ less time to wait, and more time to enjoy being a happy couple Cons of a shorter engagement:

♦ Higher costs because vendors prefer to be booked well in advance of a wedding date.

♦ Your favorite vendors might already be booked.

♦ You will be rushed with planning.

♦ If you’re eloping to a coveted destination and want to experience popular activities that require reservation, a short engagement (less than 6 months) may mean some reservations and flights are booked or are expensive.

♦ Dress alterations can take a while. It can be tricky to get these done in just a couple of months. To view a video, visit www.thepress. net / multimedia

The importance of connection

pher cannot be overstated. A wedding day is a personal and intimate experience, and you want to feel at ease with the person capturing those moments throughout the day. You also need to know you can trust them to capture your story and document your day in a way that reflects your personality and style.

Your wedding day is meant to be one of the most important days of your life, and you want to capture it in the best possible way.

Choosing the right wedding photographer is crucial to ensure you have beautiful memories of your special celebration. However, it’s not just about finding a photographer with the proper skills and experience, it’s also important to find someone you feel comfortable with and can connect with on a personal level.

The importance of a connection between you and your wedding photogra-

When you meet with potential photographers, get to know them and their work. Look at their portfolio and see if their style matches what you’re looking for. Ask them about their experience, their approach to wedding photography, and their post-wedding day process. But also, pay attention to how they make you feel. Do they seem genuinely interested in getting to know you as a couple? Do they listen to your needs and concerns? Are they as enthusiastic about your vision as you are?

On the other hand, if you don’t feel a connection with a particular photographer, don’t be afraid to move on. No matter how skilled or experienced they may be, getting the kinds of photos you want will be difficult if you feel uncomfortable with them.

By taking the time to find the right photographer for you, you’ll be able to capture your wedding day in a way that reflects your unique love story.

Get hitched to these wedding trends

Modern couples are choosing to start their lives together in style. The latest trends suggest it’s bound to be a fashionable year for those tying the knot in the months to come. These ideas are on many a modern couple’s wish list.

Scaled-down style

It may be the year of the ‘mini’ in terms of bridal style. From dresses to bouquets to diminutive foods, couples can’t get enough of miniature items that, despite their small size, add maximum impact to the big day.

Celebrant-led ceremonies

For some, there is no more meaningful part of the wedding than the ceremony when two lives are joined together.

Although many couples still prefer traditional religious weddings, others are opting for more customizable, celebrant-led events that are personalized and tailored to the couples’ unique histories and stories. Flexibility in relation to the ceremony location, and options for inclusivity and cultural diversity, are priorities among many modern couples.

Experiential extras

Sure, couples are still opting for a band or a DJ to provide the bulk of the reception entertainment, but many also are branching out into new arenas. One new trend offers creative flair. Couples hire an artist to paint or sketch a portion of the ceremony or reception in real time, and guests can enjoy seeing how the scene unfolds. Additional options regarding entertainment include culturally specific performers.

Creative photography

For years now, couples are increasingly opting for less stilted, posed photos in favor of something a little less rehearsed. Candid photography and a photojournalism approach are popular requests among modern couples, but an even more adventurous photo style also is emerging. As drone photography becomes even more common, aerial photos and video are being used to add an even more distinctive approach to wedding documentation.

Colorful fashions

Modern weddings are big on color, from bold and vibrant floral displays to wardrobe choices. Gone are the days when brides must wear white. They’re now choosing everything from pastels to silver and even black if the mood hits. Plus, wedding party dresses are equally vibrant, with many brides letting their bridesmaids mix and match gowns and colors in a range of hues.

Weekend-long weddings

Some people don’t want the magic of the wedding to end after one day, so they go for an entire wedding weekend. Hitched says searches for weekend wedding venues have risen by 50 percent in the past year.

On-demand wedding cake slices and dessert

According to Vogue, many modern weddings opt to skip table service, and pass slices of wedding cake to those who want them. The rest can be placed in to-go boxes for guests to grab on their way out. This ensures the dance floor stays full and the late-night revelers satisfy their midnight cravings.

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Wedding styles and trends continue to evolve, and couples have many options that can help them make their big day unique.

4 tips for finding the right wedding venue

Acouple’s wedding day is typically broken into two parts: the ceremony comes first, and the reception follows soon after. Depending on couples’ preferences and religious beliefs, ceremonies may take place at a house of worship or another location that is separate from the reception venue. In some instances, couples may choose one location for both the ceremony and the party to follow. Wedding venues are where the bulk of the day will unfold, and couples can consider these four tips to find a venue that suits their needs.

1. Consider your theme and wedding style. Most couples know which sentiments they want to convey during their weddings. The venue should match the theme so the entire wedding will feel connected to the space. A modern wedding, for example, will be at home in an art gallery or warehouse. A wedding with natural elements may work better on a ranch or in a botanical garden.

Zeroing in on the wedding style helps narrow down potential venue options.

2. Assess the budget. A couple may find what seems to be the perfect venue, only to realize that the cost of the space doesn’t fit their budget. Ampersand Travel says the venue accounts for the most significant wedding expense, at an average cost of $9,000. Finding a venue that will maximize dollars spent involves looking at what is included. Rentals for chairs, linens, lighting, a dance floor, and other extras can quickly add up. Couples should have a set limit they’re willing to spend on the venue and let that dictate the location.

3. Availability of the location. When a couple wants to get married may determine their venue options, especially if they’re planning on a budget. September and October are now the most popular months to get married, so venues will book up quickly during that time of year. Those who have their hearts set on specific days will have to begin the search earlier than couples with no attachment to a particular date. Concessions may need to be made if a certain date is a must.

4. Estimate the size of your guest list. Price, date and style will factor into wedding venues, but the number of

guests also is a major consideration. A trendy restaurant may seem like the perfect locale, but it must be able to accommodate everyone. Couples should come up with a list of potential guests and look for a venue that can accommodate everyone.

Couples also should visit potential venues in person to see which, if any, details might be missing from online or magazine advertisements. A host of factors, including accessibility, should be considered when looking for a venue.

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This Week’s Events

Saturday, June 22

Soroptimists’ Uncorked Event Celebrates 40 years of Service

The sixth annual Uncorked event is from 5-9 p.m. at De Luna Ranch at 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Sip wines not found in the local grocery and indulge in delicious bites while mingling with fellow wine enthusiasts. Dinner is being catered by The Holy Smoker, and Joey T and Friends will entertain. Tickets are $75 and include, dinner, six-ounce wine-tasting glass, raffles, appetizer bar, dessert and a silent and live auction. Proceeds support Soroptimist’s mission to empower local girls and women. This year, they awarded scholarships and recognition to 22 recipients. Tickets available at Eventbrite – https://www. eventbrite.com/e/soroptimist-uncorked-tickets908428503107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch - or at Gursky Ranch at 1921 Apricot Way or by leaving your contact information at 925-219-2670. For details about soroptimists, visit www.siofthedelta. com or call Sue Pretzer at 760-583-3058.

Railtown Classics and Antiques Festival in Byron

Ride the trains, and visit antiques and vintage dealers, classic motorcycles and cars plus music and entertainment on two stages from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Main Street to Borden Junction. Taste local food and spirits, barbecue rib cook-off, games, costume contest and scavenger hunt. The festival is part of the community’s five-year celebratoin of its sesquicentennial (1878-2028). All money raised will fill the needs of the community (sidewalks, a main street, mobility and affordable housing) and its ability to thrive. For details, contact Roger Boaz at Roger@ROARca.org.

Tuesday, June 25

Oakley Senior Center Bus Trip to Cache Creek Casino

The bus will leave the senior center at 215 Second St. at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. to allow for five hours of gambling and lunch. Tickets are $47. RVSP by calling 925-626-7223.

Thursday, June 27 and Thursday, July 25

Hometown Nights - A celebration of community and nostalgia

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition presents its newest event series, Hometown Nights, from 4-8 p.m. daily in historic downtown Brentwood. These nostalgic, family-friendly evenings will be a celebration of all things Brentwood, including a ‘50s theme with classic cars and an ice cream social area offering a variety of treats for purchase. On June 27, the East Contra Costa Historical Society will guide attendees through the history of downtown Brentwood; agriculture and art with local displays and interactive exhibits; local wine and food from award-winning local winerie; downtown restaurants offer indoor and outdoor seating; Threads of Strength - a special fashion show in which Adventure Therapy Foundation, a local nonprofit, present a fashion show uplifting individuals impacted by cancer. For details, visit contact Executive Director Amy Tilley at specialevents@downtownbrentwood.com or visit www. brentwooddowntown.com.

On the Horizon

Saturday, June 29

City of Oakley’s 25th Anniversary Parade

The parade from 9-10 a.m. runs down Main Street beginning at 5th Street and ending at Civic Center Plaza. Residents are invited to participate in the parade with floats, classic cars or as part of a performing group, band, dance team, or

walking group. For details, visit http://www. OakleyInfo.com.

Oakley Summer Fest

This festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza at 3231 Main St. from Norcross Lane to Vintage Parkway is free and family friendly with live music on the main stage, a giant kids area, local artisan makers, adoption opportunities with Joybound People & Pets (previously known as the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), and food vendors. For details, visit http://www.oakleysummerfest.com

Thursday, July 4

Brentwood’s Fourth of July Parade

The City of Brentwood’s Fourth of July parade starts at 9:30 a.m. with the children’s parade (no registration is required). The parade will start at First and Birch Sreet., down First to Oak St. ending at Fourth St. To register for the main parade, visit www.brentwood.ca.gov. Come celebrate dressed in your red, white and blue.

Liberty Bell 5K presented by the Liberty Lions Band Boosters

The first Liberty High School Band 5K (3.1 mile) fun run is from 7:30-10 a.m. at Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Registration starts at $35. Proceeds directly benefit the marching band, jazz band, concert programs, winter percussion and winter guard programs. For the virtual run, you can run whenever and where ever you want from Thursday, July 4-Sunday July 14. All participants will receive a 2024 first annual commemorative T-shirt and medal for participating. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, from 3-7 p.m. at Fleet Feet, 6061 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood. For details, visit https://libertybell5kfunrun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16236.

Friday, July 12-Sunday July 14

A Chorus Line: Teen Edition

This performance is a full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences. The musical captures the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. There will be two separate casts to accommodate the great amount of youth talent that is part of this show. 7:30 p.m. at The Theatre at Edna Hill, 140 Birch St., in Brentwood. Tickets are $16-$20. Shows are July 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. For detais, visit https://ghostlightte.org/

Saturday, July 20

Book sale at Brentwood library

Teachers, parents, and homeschoolers will find bargains galore on a large variety of educational materials, children’s books and other back-toschool specials at the Friends of the Brentwood Library Educational Supplies/Teachers Pop Up Book Sale. The sale, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be on the second floor of the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. In addition to the educational materials, other reading favorites, such as adult books, books for young adults, and more will be available at discount prices. Visit https://www. friendsofthebrentwoodlibrary.org.

Ongoing Events

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// 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 http://rotaryclubofoakley.com. Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf

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Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/antiochrotaryclub/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://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 Westmont of Brentwood, 450 John Muir Parkway. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/brentwoodca/. Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit: https://discoverybaylions.com/ who-we-are/meetings/. Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/.

Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution

The Oakley Senior Center at 215 Second St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags. It also hosts a flea market, vendor fair, which includes trinkets, arts and crafts, collectibles and antiques, happens the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Table space is $10 or 3 for $25. For details, call Jim Fridas at 925813-1007 or the senior center at 925-626-7223. The center also offers bingo the every second Tuesday of the month.Doors open at noon and you must be 18 to play.

Hope House Food Distribution

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

IHMC Food Distribution

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

Golden Hills Community Church Food Distribution

The SENT (Serving and Engaging Neighbors Together) Ministry, in partnership with Team Jesus Outreach Ministries will be distributing food to anyone in need on these Saturdays — Aug. 10, Oct. 12 and Dec. 14 — from 12:30 -2:30 p.m. while supplies last. Everyone is welcome. The church is at 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood. For details, call (925) 516-0653 or visit https://goldenhills.org.

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. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. For details, contact president Sue Pretzer at spretzer303@yahoo.com at 760-583-3058.

ACA Women’s Group

The ACA Women’s Group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Cici at 530-306-7034.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, Bilge Room. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of owning and driving America’s sports car. For more information, drop by a meeting or contact the membership vice president at 925341-9433. For more information on the club, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Jim Cox five days before meeting at 925-860-4386. For more information, visit http://www.striper-csba.org/.

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/.

Soroptimists

Soroptimists is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.

Delta Informal Gardeners

The group meets the fourth Monday of most months at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church. For details, contact Roger Marman at 562-421-8036 or ramarman@gmail.com.

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. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at925-513-3412.

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.

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

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. We meet at the Knightsen Farm Bureau Hall at 3020 2nd St. in Knightsen. For further details, email Angela at brentwood@contracosta4h.org.