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Meanwhile, in Antioch, illegal cultivation, while not completely absent, has been less of a problem, according to reports. Antioch Interim Police Chief Steve Ford told the Sentinel that his city hasn’t seen any illegal grow houses in the last year. An illegal warehouse grow operation was discovered months ago, which resulted in code enforcement officers imposing sanctions and the destruction of the plants. Antioch has several licensed dispensaries within its city limits. “As crazy as it sounds, I’d like to think that (the availability of dispensaries) has helped mitigate the need for people to want to try and erect a weed house or

BRENTWOOD After several months of discussion, the Brentwood City Council took a step toward fixing the city’s housing shortage because it has fallen far short of its state-mandated housing goals. The new amendment to the Municipal Code, approved at the council’s July 12 meeting, will require developers to set aside 13% of future housing projects to be available as affordable housing units. This is up 3% from the current requirement and pertains to both rentals and owner-occupied homes. For ownership units, the ordinance, in its current iteration, mandates 3% for very-low income, 4% for low income, and 4% for moderate income. For rentals, it is 5% each for verylow and low-income units, with no requirement for moderate income. It also provided developers the option to pay an in-lieu fee to avoid having to build any belowmarket-rate homes in proposed single-family developments, but in-lieu payments for rental projects were by approved waiver only. Changes under the new amendment will make the percentages for both owner-occupied and rental units the same. Very-low and low income will remain at 3% and 4%, respectively. However, the requirement for moderate-income units will be raised to 6%. While this is a slight decrease for very-low and

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Panel imposes contribution limits by Jake Menez Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Brentwood’s City Council has decided unanimously to limit the dollar amount residents can contribute to local election campaigns. The 4-0 decision to limit campaign contributions to $500 per contributor per candidate was made at the July 12 council meeting. Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez was absent. State law allows cities to set up their own campaign contribution limits, according to City Attorney Damien see Council page 18A

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eritage High School alum Paul Blackburn, now a member of the Oakland A’s, had a near perfect one-inning appearance in the Major League Baseball All-Star game on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Blackburn tossed a scoreless fourth inning, getting Trea Turner to pop out to first base, before Willson Contreras reached base on an error. Blackburn finished up the frame by forcing future Hall of Famer Albert Pujos to fly out and Bay Area foe Joc Pederson of the San Francisco Giants, to strike out. Blackburn, who was drafted out of high school in 2012, was making his first appearance in the game.

Brentwood combats illegal pot market “ Public safety is the top priority for the City

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BRENTWOOD It’s been six years since California passed Proposition 64, which legalized recreational cannabis use. However, illegal cultivation remains an issue in some cities, including Brentwood. State cannabis regulations allow residents to grow up to 6 plants for personal use. Since 2017, Brentwood has regulated cannabis activity in the city and incorporated the requirements of state law into its municipal code, allowing the city to levy administrative citation fines for cannabis violations of cultivation of over six plants. The Brentwood

and Brentwood and we will not tolerate illegal criminal activity.

Municipal Code is unclear on whether administrative citations may be issued on a per property or per plant basis, prompting the City Council to approve their new ordinance, which clarifies that an administrative fine can be placed on each cannabis plant cultivated over the number of plants allowed by state law, according to the press release. Brentwood Police Lt. Wal-

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Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant ter O’Grodnick told the Santa Cruz Sentinel that the city had seen upwards of 15 grow houses in the past 18 months, with larger homes, especially with three-car garages, being attractive for such operations. This degree of illegal cannabis cultivation poses significant health and safety risks to residents and is likely part of larger criminal networks, the city’s press release stated.

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Correspondent With a new COVID-19 variant spreading, Contra Costa residents may be wondering how the county is handling the spread of the virus and how people can stay safe amongst this new variant that health officials say is more contagious than previous Omicron variants. The Contra Costa County CoronaVirus tracking website says that there are 6,354 current cases in the past 14 days out of the county’s total population of 1.1 million people. However, Contra Costa Health officials warn that the reported case numbers are most likely lower than the actual number of residents with COVID-19 because of athome testing that is not reported to officials. As of July 20, there are 107 people hospitalized county wide, with 13 in the ICU, according to Contra Costa County. The current ‘fully vaccinated’ rate in the county is 83 percent according to the county’s website, and 56 percent are boosted.

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While cases are not as high as they were earlier this year, there is still an upward trend in positive cases, officials said. At its height last January, Contra Costa was seeing almost 2,800 positive cases a day. As of July 3, Contra Costa is reporting about 523 cases per day. These numbers are still lower than the spike seen last winter with the seven-day average in January of 2021 being about 700 cases per day. This trend is similar in many other parts of the nation, and California is no exception to the point where some California counties are considering reinstating their mask mandates to try to curb the spread of the variant. Across the state, 35 of California’s 58 counties have reached the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “high risk” COVID-19 threshold of 10 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents, according to WebMD.com. California’s current seven-day positive test rate is 16.9%, climbing to the highest rate since the peak was about 21% during the first Omicron wave, according to Deadline.com. “Contra Costa Health currently has no plans to reinstate a mask mandate,” said Contra Costa Health spokeswoman Brittany Goldman. “We carefully monitor transmission and hospitalization data but do not employ hard triggers to make decisions about health orders.”

Based on the Contra Costa Health Coronavirus overview website, the unvaccinated still make up a higher percentage of those infected with the virus. The cities with the highest case numbers in Contra Costa include Richmond, Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg and Brentwood. The number of cases over the past 14 days is as follows: Richmond: 835, Antioch: 777, Concord: 758, Pittsburg: 447, Brentwood: 452 “Contra Costa Health strongly recommends wearing high-quality masks in public areas, especially while indoors. It’s also important for people to get vaccinated and stay up to date with boosters,” Goldman said. With events, restaurants and entertainment areas reopening without restrictions, it is important for people to continue to stay vigilant and protect themselves from the virus, health officials said. Wearing a highquality mask, washing and sanitizing your hands regularly and reporting positive COVID tests are all ways to keep Contra Costa County residents safe. Vaccine appointments can be made at medical facilities, CVS, Walgreens and even some Safeways and Targets. For more information about the COVID19 vaccine options, visit coronavirus.cchealth.org/vaccine. For more information regarding case rates in Contra Costa visit coronavirus.cchealth.org/ overview.

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National Night Out around the Delta How to get involved on August 2 by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

East County residents are preparing for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The annual community-building campaign is designed to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, and has become a popular evening with local law enforcement departments and the public. Brentwood: The Brentwood Police Department will participate, along with members of the city staff and city council. Community Engagement Officer Lindzie Laughridge said she already has requests for city and police representatives to stop by neighborhood events. “We have certain neighborhoods that contact the police department who say they are hosting National Night Out and would like members of the police department to attend,” Laughridge said. “We are really excited because we have had quite a few people sign up, so we are looking forward to going to the neighborhoods, meet people and get out there.” Laughridge noted she has seen an increase in the event’s popularity over the past six years. Anyone interested in scheduling a visit can call 925-809-7778 or email llaughridge@brentwoodca.gov. Oakley: The police department is also participating in National Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m.

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The Brentwood and Oakley police departments, along with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, are planning to hold National Night Out events, like the one seen above on, on Aug. 2. The department noted in a press release that police and other city representatives will be visiting neighborhood gatherings as time and circumstances permit. “Neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of events ranging from small potlucks and barbecues to large block parties,” the press release states. “Some additional event ideas include, but are not limited to, ice cream socials, disaster preparedness, games, food or clothing donations, discussing neighborhood issues or setting neighborhood goals, or discussing and planning a Neighborhood Watch Program.” The city will be taking registrations for National Night Out visits un-

til July 25. To register, contact Marisa Aguilar by email at aguilar@ci.oakley. ca.us or fax 925-625-8857. For more information, visit: www.bit.ly/OakleyNNO2022. Discovery Bay, Byron, Knightsen and unincorporated Oakley: Contra Costa County will also be making the rounds on Aug. 2. Delta Station Commander Lt. Mark Johnson said he and his officers appreciate the opportunity to meet people under positive circumstances. “I like National Night Out because it gives people a chance to meet their neighbors,” Johnson said. “So many people don’t know their next-door neighbors, so this gives everyone a chance to

come out, meet us and meet the people in their neighborhoods.” To request to have deputies stop by your street, call Tony Fontenot at 925584-9878 or email afont@so.cccounty.us. National Night Out is for everyone, and registration is free. The event began in 1984 with the goal to bring neighbors and their local law enforcement officers closer together in a fun environment, according to its website. The original National Night Out involved 2.5 million people across the country turning on porch lights and sitting out front. Almost four decades later, more than 38 million people are assembling outside, meeting law enforcement and hosting a variety of gatherings.

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One of the most common questions people ask me after someone dies is about life insurance. How can I find out if my parent had life insurance? What if I can’t find a copy of the policy? It is estimated in the United States that 1 out of every 600 life insurance policies remains unclaimed with the average benefit being $2,000.00 It is believed that billions of dollars has gone unclaimed. The reasons that claims are not made on policies is usually because either the life insurance company and the policy owner are no longer in contact or the life insurance company does not know that the insured has died. What most people do not know is that anyone can locate a policy for a policy holder. If you know the name of the life insurance company or the name of the insurance company when the policy was issued, you can look up the address and phone number of their claims department at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) website https://content. naic.org/state-insurance-departments If you don’t know the name of the life insurance company, but think there was a life insurance or annuity contract on the person, you can go to the NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator Service and they will research to see if there is a policy in the person’s name. The website of the locator service is https://eapps.naic.org/ life-policy-locator/#/requestor. However, to make a request on the locator service, they are going to require that you have made a diligent search

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Events Saturday, July 23 Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble presents “The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition!” Two back-to-back performances will be at the Liberty High School Theater, 850 Second St., in Brentwood, on Saturday, July 23 – Cast A will perform at 2 p.m., followed by Cast B at 6 p.m. Both shows are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are $15 for adults and teens and $12 for children 13 and younger. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://ghostlightte.org/tickets.html.

Nosotros Play at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center

The Monument Impact’s H.O.M.E.S. Art Project is hosting Nosotros, a free play at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center in Antioch on July 23 at 2 and 5:30 p.m. The Nick Rodriguez Center is at 213 F St. in Antioch. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3RLNt28.

Tuesday, July 26 Liberty Adult Education Walk-in Orientation

The Liberty Adult Education Center (929 Second St. in Brentwood) is hosting a walk-in registration for free ESL and GED classes starting in August. Orientation is July 26 from 3:30-7 p.m. For complete information, call 925-634-2565.

Wednesday, July 27 American Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood on Wednesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required. To schedule your appointment or for more information, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code BRENTWOOD. For more information, call 1-866-236-3276.

Sunday, July 31 Brentwood Kiwanis and Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch Restaurant Tour

The Brentwood Kiwanis and Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch is hosting a restaurant tour from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. The cost is $20. The lineup includes Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider; Rubiano’s; Sip and Scoop California; Hops Asylum; Dad’s BBQ; Cold Stone Creamery; Bawarchi; and Hillcrest Taphouse. Restaurants may be visited in any order. Tickets can be purchased at www. tinyurl.com/2p829pmj or by calling Argentina Davila-Luevano at 925-813-2178.

Tuesday, Aug. 2 National Night Out

National Night Out, an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, is on Tuesday, Aug. 2. For more information on attending or on hosting events in Brentwood, email llaughridge@ brentwoodca.gov or call 925-809-7778. For more information on Oakley events, visit https://bit.ly/OakleyNNO2022

Saturday, Aug. 6 Cruisin’ Blues Car Show & Concert

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition is hosting the Cruisin’ Blues Car Show & Concert on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 2-7 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. There will be food, beer, wine, prizes, music and a free Blues Concert from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, email dbcbrentwood@gmail.com. The entrance fee to appear in the car show is $25. To enter the car show, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/357811583077.

Saturday, Aug. 13 Kids Fishing Derby

The City of Oakley is hosting its 18th annual Oakley Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Antioch/Oakley pier off of Bridgehead Road. This “catch and release” derby is for children up to age 15 and registration is free. Pre-registration is available online at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/oakleyca/catalog. Participants may also register the day of the event at the pier. Registration and check-in run 8-9 a.m., with the derby running from 9-11 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 30 Beginning Genealogy – with Sabina Brooks

Do you want to discover more about your family heritage? Interested in leaving a legacy of knowledge for future generations? If so, Beginning Genealogy is a class you might enjoy, according to Liberty Adult Education Center. The center will be hosting the class on Tuesdays, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27. Center officials say the class will allow students to explore strategies for building their family tree, organizing data, along with preserving their family’s records and history using Census, vital, military records and a variety of other genealogical sources. The materials list will be provided on the first day of class. For more information, contact the Liberty Adult Education Center for registration information at 925-634-2565.

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Ongoing Events Delta Gallery Art Show

Delta Gallery Community Art Center in Brentwood is hosting two art shows. These include the Art Guild of the Delta 3rd Quarter Art Show with original artwork by local artists and a special show by the P.A.I.N.T. Group (Promoting Arts, Individuals and Natural Talents) program. The second quarter show from the Art Guild of the Delta includes painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry. The P.A.I.N.T. Group art show is a collection of artwork showcasing local talent from participants of the P.A.I.N.T. Group program, a Brentwood-based creative arts day program for adults with intellectual challenges. The gallery is located at 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For more information, visit https:// www.deltagallery.com/.

Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes begin in September. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP.

Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza. The event, from 5-9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and beer. Event officials say that as COVID-19 restrictions have eased, it’s possible that other family-friendly activities will recommence, such as free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.

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 925-341-9433. For more information on the club, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum opens The East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum (3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood) is now open Saturdays between 2 and 4 p.m. and the third Sunday of each month until October. Displays in Byer-Nail House and Homer’s Shed have been updated, according to officials. For more information, visit https://eastcontracostahistory.org.

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https://www.brentwoodrotary94513.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.

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 Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916529-1192. For more information, visit www. csbadeltachapter.org.

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Discovery Bay Lions, Oakley Rotary name new presidents for the coming year The Discovery Bay Lions Club and Oakley Rotary Club have elected new presidents for the 2022-2023 business year. Discovery Bay Lions Club Rita Caruso has been elected the new president. The Lions Club 35 members meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Discovery Bay Yacht Club Bilge Room (5871 Marina Road in Discovery Bay). According to the club’s website, it has raised more than $1 million since 1983 for local projects. “The Lions Club is probably one of the largest fundraisers Discovery Bay has, as we raise money to give back to our community,” Caruso said. “The goal of the Lions Club is to help the local community, which is done through events, such as drive-through dinner events and the Big Cat Poker Run, Our largest fundraiser we do is Big Cat Poker Run,

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Oakley Rotary Club Dr. Thuy Dao Jensen has been elected as the fourth president of the Oakley Rotary Club, which was chartered in May 2019. The Oakley Rotary’s 29 members are a breakfast club, and they meet at Black

Bear Diner on Thursday mornings. “Our members joined Oakley Rotary looking for ways to improve the quality of life for Oakley residents. The fellowship of civic minded friends engaged in community service in our Rotary Club is a bonus,” she said. The goal of the Oakley Rotary is to promote integrity, peace and understanding, along with helping their community. She plans to work closely with the Oakley Union Elementary School District Superintendent to organize the first Girls’ Empowerment Day for eighth-grade girls in March 2023. The Oakley Rotary Club meets at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley.com. The club meets at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings.

Torres is new Rotary Club of Brentwood president BRENTWOOD Dan Torres presided over the first meeting of the 2022-23 Rotary on July 12. He is excited and honored to serve Rotary and the community in this new role. Serving on the Rotary Board of Directors and with other local organizations over the last decade has given him the experience to help him lead this group that benefits the community, according to a press release. “I am proud to be a Rotarian and grateful to make a difference in the community where I do business and raise my family,” Torres said. “Our Brentwood club has a long history of service and great leadership and I look forward to working with

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Liberty student excels on big cornhole stage by Michael Dixon Correspondent

When Liberty High School junior Vincent Frisch was a young kid, he went on a camping trip with his family and began playing cornhole. He quickly took to the game and stuck with it. Recently, Frisch has enjoyed success at highprofile tournaments. In April, he won the California West Conference Championship. In July, he won the California State Championship. The Conference Championship featured 128 players. There, Frisch went undefeated. In the California State Championship, Frisch was one of 64 competitors. He did lose a match there but still came out on top in the double-elimination tournament. “It was a good tournament -- it was good competition,” Frisch said. “I knew I was at that level and I’d do good in that tournament. Once I made it to the championship I knew I was winning, I was not losing twice.” Frisch competes with Pacific Coast Cornhole based in Pleasanton. He also plays with more local clubs, such as the Brentwood Bombers. It was at an event when someone from Pacific Coast Cornhole noticed how good Frisch was and approached his father, Travis. “We were playing at a fundraiser tournament and they said, ‘Your kid is good. You have to start

playing tournaments,’” Travis said. “We didn’t know these tournaments existed and they really got his foot in the door, got him started.” Joining Pacific Coast Cornhole is one of many boosts to Frisch’s career in cornhole. Shortly after joining, he was partnered with Blake Demele, a cornhole professional. Travis noted that Demele “took him [Vince] under his wing and that really excelled his game.” Another form of help has come from Steve Clark Window Innovations Inc. in Brentwood, who recently sponsored Frisch. Frisch, who also plays on the Liberty Baseball team, is partnered with another high school student, Adrian Brunson, from Yuba City. Among the upcoming events that Frisch is looking forward to playing in are the Spencer McKenzie throwdown in Ventura and the DPL King and Queen in Fresno. The Spencer McKenzie Throwdown in August is the biggest tournament in the world, with 1,000 teams and a total pot of up to $400,000. The DPL King and Queen is in September and stipulates that everyone has to use the same bag. Before both of those, though, is another tournament – the ACL (American Cornhole League) World Championships in South Carolina Aug. 1-7. see Cornhole page 11A

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Liberty High School junior Vincent Frisch recently won the California State Cornhole Championship.

Heritage football enjoys successful summer tournaments by Michael Dixon Correspondent

With the start of practices nearing and the regular season not far behind that, Heritage High School’s football team is building a lot of positive momentum. That momentum has come via successful 7-on-7 summer camps. The first one of those was at Laney College. In that tournament, the Patriots went 3-1 over the four games. That success came despite the team not really knowing what to expect after a spring season that had some significant bumps. “We went to Laney after a spring ball that featured coach [Kevin] Hartwig being gone with COVID and I was rushed to the hospital with a kidney stone,” Heritage coach Dave Fogelstrom said. “We had no idea what to expect with two new quarterbacks, but we added a few more workout sessions before heading to Laney, and we won our bracket while we were there.” “We lost to Clayton Valley in the semi-finals by a touchdown and an extra point,” he added. “That gave our guys confidence and momentum headed into

summer.” Heritage kept that momentum going three weeks later when they went to De La Salle’s tournament. There, the Patriots improved upon their finish at Laney, going 4-0. The quarterback situation at Heritage is unsettled. Austin Peters and Dede Basa are battling for the starting role. Whichever quarterback does earn the starting job will have a talented group of receivers, which includes Jeremiah Ruffin, Devon Rivers, Koen Wolfe, Taylor Sunga, Brendan McNamara, to throw to. Heritage’s experience has also helped them defensively during the summer tournaments. The Patriots have all of

their linebackers and cornerbacks back from last year. That list includes defensive backs like Rivers, Ruffin and Cole Sunga, as well as linebackers Brock Lombardi, Ryon Simonds and Koen Wolfe. “We have been getting 2-3 interceptions a game,” Fogelstrom said. “And coach [Sam] Arnold and coach [Ron] Rivers have those guys playing fast and aggressive.” T h e summer camps have also given Heritage a chance to see some younger, less experienced players. This includes Dominic Mills, who is now healthy after being hurt for the last two seasons. He has multiple interceptions already this summer. It also includes Brooks Davis, who’s new to football but plays other sports. His speed has been

an asset, as he’s made multiple big plays. Additionally, Davis’ speed has opened up the offense more for Ruffin and Rivers. “You cannot just focus on Jeremiah now, and that has allowed Ruffin to have a great summer with many spectacular catches in every tournament,” Fogelstrom said. “Jeremiah is one of the most exciting players in the league, and we have also focused on getting Devon Rivers the ball out of the backfield or slot position and he is always finding ways to score and get open.” Other targets who have impressed Fogelstrom with their development are Wolfe and Justin Underwood. The Heritage team that went 5-5 in 2021 was young. And while every team in the state had to cope with the short offseason between the spring and fall seasons in 2021, young teams like the Patriots felt a bigger impact. In Heritage’s first game of the season against Dublin, 19 different starters had no varsity experience. Another area where the Patriots were lacking was in the weight room. So, at a meeting in January, the players and see Summer ball page 11A

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Cornhole from page 10A Frisch will compete in the singles event, and in the doubles event with Brunson. He likes his chances heading into both the singles and doubles tournaments. “I feel pretty confident,” he said. “Where my game is now is pretty top tier. If I play well, I should do well. Hopefully I can play well and make it all the way down the championship. That’s my goal, of course. But we’ll see what happens.”

Summer ball from page 10A coaches talked about how important getting into the weight room is. The results have shown. In May, both Charlie Holland and Lombardi both joined the 1,000 Pound Club, which counts the lifts in the benchpress, squat and clean-jerk. Fogelstrom estimated that 3-4 of their teammates could soon join. Simonds, meanwhile, had a clean jerk of 275 pounds, tying a school record. “It has taken a few years to establish

our weight program and expectations, but kids understand it now and have bought into what we are doing because they know it works,” Fogelstrom said. “Our staff is committed to these guys and all of us are excited about this season.” “We have been waiting for it for months now,” the coach added. “Our team motto is ‘All In’ and with 50-plus varsity guys showing up to workouts, we feel like we are headed in the right direction and have their full commitment.”

he Brentwood Pony Softball League Bronco Division California Bears are champions of the inaugural season! The squad finished the season with a 16–4–1 record, including the playoffs. In the bottom row, from left: Isabella Siqueido and Malia Bellow. Middle row: Sadie Murnan, Hailey Boyd, Cassidy Anderson, Emily Bettger and Isabella Lie; top row: coach Doug Laughlin, Brooke Mason, coach Brian Boyd, Kylie Asevado, Mariah Cordova, Isabella Detwinger and manager Tommy Siqueido. Not pictured: Lila Walker. The team wrote in a statement that it wants to thank the League commissioners, coaches, families and, most importantly, the kids for a great first season.

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Editor’s note: The following excerpt from the most recent episode of Clocked In with The Press has been edited for clarity. The full conversation can be found online at www.thepress.net/podcast The Press: Do you know where her body is? Paul Beard: No, I do not. The Press: What has perplexed you the most about this case? Beard: Well, I think the last question — where’s her body? You know, it has been all consuming of my department to discover the whereabouts of Alexis Gabe and we remain dedicated to that. The specific means of the how and the why, and that sort of thing. If we could answer all those things, we would be closer to her location, but we don’t have everything answered just yet. The Press: Over the weekend, the family did have a search for her cell phone. Was the department involved with that search? Beard: Yes, we were involved. Because anything that does get recovered on a search like that will get turned over to us. So, just by nature, we were on standby for anything that was discovered — anything that would be considered relevant or germane to the investigation. But in addition to that, it’s my understanding that my weekend day shift crew actually physically got involved with the search themselves The Press: Do you anticipate anything that was recovered as part of that search being helpful to your investigation? Beard: I have not been given a complete rundown of everything that was recovered, but nothing was recovered that would create an ‘aha’ moment for me. The Press: Missing persons cases are a regular part of the police logs. What made the Alexis Gabe case different from those in terms of just how much the public engaged with it? Beard: The total nature of her case is what got the public so involved. Early on, our officers identified that this was not a usual missing person case and I guess I should define a usual missing person case by me saying that. Typically, we get a lot of reports of missing people, regarding people that want to be missing. They walk away on their own accord. They are trying to get away from a situation or a relationship, or they simply are just taking a timeout from life. Their loved ones will simply call and report them as a missing person. And when they give us all this information on the missing person, they tell us all these factors of this person’s life. This person is not happy in their relationship, this person is having some trouble at work, this person has psychological issues or this person is a chronic drug abuser. Those are things that we can go “okay.” We can start to put this case in this kind of a bucket and this person has been listed as missing before, this is where we found this person and this is about how long this person stays missing when this person goes away. Alexis Gabe checked none of those boxes. And the initial reporting of her disappearance was very suspicious to all of us involved in the case. So suspicious that we were coming in on our days off that day to get this investigation started. The Press: In the most recent press conference, you said this was the biggest case that Oakley has had. How were you able to approach the biggest case in the city’s history as someone new to your role?

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Beard: I’m not gonna sit here and tell you that I’ve handled cases like this before, because I haven’t. I was blessed with the sheriff’s office to have had so many roles in the sheriff’s office. I did spend some time in investigations and I did spend time looking for people that didn’t want to be found, looking for evidence that nobody wanted to be found. Having all that backdrop and experience really helped me help the guys to develop a plan. That is not to take anything at all away from my guys. My guys already know how to investigate. They already know how to orchestrate and organize an effort. So it was a very collective effort on all of our parts to make sure we did what we should be doing in those early phases. I think the most daunting feeling was how big it was. And from the very onset, we did feel this was a big case. The Press: Do you think her body will ever be recovered? Beard: I do. I do. I do realize that there are some cases where there just aren’t recoveries, but I don’t think we should enter our investigation with that frame of mind, even with Marshall Jones no longer being with us and even with exhausting our efforts the way we have. I think we all still need to have hope because with hope you tend to stay engaged a little bit better. Taking the hope element out of it, I just still feel as if we will recover Alexis at some point. The Press: Do you believe that if Marshall Jones were still alive that you would have had an easier time recovering the body? Beard: For the longest time, I realized that Marshall Jones was an investigative avenue for us. How much of an avenue he was going to be for us that was gonna be decided by him. So it’s really kind of difficult to answer that. But obviously, without having him here, it does close a door. The Press: How early in the investigation was it determined that he was the primary person of interest? Beard: We did a broad spectrum look early on. And as the investigation wore on, we were simply able to eliminate everybody else that was in her life as being a potential suspect in her disappearance. So I would say it took a good chunk of time; it took a few weeks.

The Press: How many officers are in the Oakley police department and how many of them are devoting resources to this case right now? Beard: I have 34 officers in the department right now from top to bottom. I have several officers out on injuries right now. Nobody on training right now, so that means everybody under our employee is off training — that means they’re available to us. Having those injuries in play, it does knock your numbers down a little bit. At the height of this case, I had between seven and 10 officers assigned to this case. It was about seven officers and then I had three other non-sworn people with a heavy hand in this investigation. So I would say roughly 1/3 of the department was actively engaged with this investigation. The Press: Is the department taking a more hands-off role now that we’ve gotten farther down the road and the investigation is turning more towards the Pioneer areas? Beard: We’re not hands off, but through this investigation, through this collaborative effort of multiple agencies, we have realized that this is an Antioch venue investigation. They are now the host agency, if you will. So we are now acting in a support role to the Antioch police department. I still have Detective Tyler Horn actively engaged in every aspect of the case. He regularly interacts with the Antioch detectives, and I’m assuming they trade notes every day. But I factually know it happens every week. The Press: Gwyn [Gabe] has been instrumental in galvanizing the community to help locate his daughter. Has that been a huge help for the department? Beard: It has. I said this in one of the press conferences. It remains true today; it’s just gonna remain true for forever. I have been very impressed with the Gabe family. The way they have been able to live their life not only in the wake of what’s happened but in the moment of what was happening because when she was missing, she was still out there and alive somewhere. That was the mission that was the focus to find Alexis alive and bring her back home. To find a family that has such strong and deep family roots is just amazing to me. And they have been nothing but beneficial to the department and the investigation. The Press: What was the deciding factor that determined this was no longer a search for a living missing person? Beard: I’d have to jog my memory to reflect back on the things that we’ve discovered during our investigation. But it really came down to a totality of circumstances. This was a normal young woman. She digitally just disappeared — no bank records, no cell phone records, nothing like that. And prior to her disappearance, prior to late January, that was just part of her normal life. Social media is normal to everybody, using your bank card is normal to everybody. She just digitally disappeared. That, combined with the note that is now out there, combined with other pieces of evidence and information just led us to believe that she was the victim of a homicide. The Press: Where does the budget come from for the search efforts? For example, Gwyn had mentioned on social media that it cost the city $15,000 to drain a pond in the Pioneer area. Does that $15,000 come from Oakleys budget or from Pioneer’s budget? Beard: At that time, we were the host agency, so that was our responsibility. So I had to juggle our budget, I had to shift money from different line items and pool some other money together, just to make sure that that action did take place.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003912 The name of the business(es): 1. Serenity Pools 2. Serenity Pool Service 3. Serenity Pool Maintenance Located at: 1013 Sutter Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Justin Brown 2. Molly Brown. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/03/2017. Signature of registrant: Justin Brown, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/08/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/07/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003607 The name of the business(es): Oak Wellness Therapy Located at: 3075 Citrus Circle #165 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Katy Rebecca Scimia. 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: Katy Scimia, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/21/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/20/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003423 The name of the business(es): The CSSA Group Located at: 2874 Paloma St In: Pasadena CA 91107, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nabil Suleiman. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/19/2022. Signature of registrant: Nabil Suleiman, Co-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/13/2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/12/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003734 The name of the business(es): Leading Edge Coatings Located at: 300 Balfour Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TRENTON ROBERT MCCAULEY. 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: TRENTON MCCAULEY, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/27/2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/26/2027 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 File No. F-2022-0003619 The name of Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 the business(es): WCCY Located at: 68 Guise Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner(s): Jeffery David Powell. This File No. F-2022-0003737 The name business is conducted by: An Indiof the business(es): Bongiorno Pest vidual. The registrant commenced to Pros Located at: 470 Harvest Park transact business under the fictitious Dr. Ste G In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is business name or names listed above hereby registered by the following on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jeffery owner(s): Bongiorno Termite Control, David Powell, Owner. This statement Inc. This business is conducted by: a was filed with the County Clerk of Corporation, State of Incorporation: Contra Costa County on: 06/21/2022 California . The registrant commenced by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/20/2027 to transact business under the ficti- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 tious business name or names listed Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August above on N/A . Signature of registrant: 5, 2022 Andrew Bongiorno, Owner/President. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Contra Costa County NAME STATEMENT on: June 27, 2022 by Deputy Clerk File No. F-2022-0003623 The name of Expires 06/26/2027 Brentwood Press the business(es): INSIGHT PROFESNo. 02-1273 SIONAL COACHING Located at: 4928 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, SOUTH POINT In: DISCOVERY BAY, CA 12, 2022 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NICOLE LENA. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by: an InNAME STATEMENT dividual. The registrant commenced File No. F-2022-0003718 The name of to transact business under the fictithe business: Unlimited Changes tious business name or names listed Located at: 197 Linda Vista Avenue In: above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby regis- Nicole Lena. This statement was filed tered by the following owner(s): 1. with the County Clerk of Contra Costa James Carter 2. Silvia Carter. This busi- County on: 06/21/2022 by Deputy ness is conducted by: a Married Couple. Clerk Expires 06/20/2027 Brentwood The registrant commenced to transact Press No. 02-1273 business under the fictitious busi- Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ness name or names listed above on 05/31/2017. Signature of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS James Carter, Owner. This statement NAME STATEMENT was filed with the County Clerk of File No. F-2022-0003473 The name Contra Costa County on: 06/24/2022 of the business(es): CCH Located by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/23/2027 at: 1855 Olympic Blvd, Suite 300 In: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August registered by the following owner(s): 5, 2022 Christian Church Homes. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Incorporation: CA. The registrant NAME STATEMENT commenced to transact business unFile No. F-2022-0003603 The name der the fictitious business name or of the business(es): CCCPAA Located names listed above on N/A. Signature at: 2691 E Leland Rd In: Pittsburg, CA of registrant: Syd Najeeb, Chief Execu94565, is hereby registered by the fol- tive Officer. This statement was filed lowing owner(s): Contra Costa County with the County Clerk of Contra Costa

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Chase Joseph Bates SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Chase Joseph Bates CASE NUMBER: N22-1136 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chase Joseph Bates filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Chase Joseph Bates b. AKA Chase Joseph Wells to Proposed Name: a. Chase Joseph Wells. 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: 08/19/2022 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: June 20 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the S AND E FARIA SURVIVOR’S TRUST DATED DECEMBER 28, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BUNNY E. HEATH, is now acting as Successor Trustee of the above referenced Trust. The Settlor of the Trust was SHYRL FARIA who died on June 12, 2022. Pursuant to ARS § 14-6103, all persons having claims against the Trust are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the undersigned Successor Trustee’s attorney, Trevor T. White, BENESCH, SHADLE & WHITE, PLC, 833 E. Plaza Circle, Suite 100, Yuma, Arizona 85365. DATED this 29th day of June, 2022. /s/ Trevor T. White. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88496 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003795 The name of the business: CHAVELITA’S SALSA Located at: 3664 LONE TREE WAY In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) JORGE GARCIA 2) CESAR LUCAS. 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: CESAR LUCAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 29, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/28/2027 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 88455 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0004013 The name of the business(es): Navarrete Transport Located at: 4121 Palomar Dr In: Antioch, CA. 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan Carlos Navarrete. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/11/2010. Signature of registrant: Juan Carlos

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael-David Kealoha CastroManner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael-David Kealoha CastroManner CASE NUMBER: N22-0841 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michael-David Kealoha Castro-Manner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Michael-David Kealoha CastroManner b. aka Michael David Kealoha Castro Manner to Proposed Name: MD Kealoha Kekai. 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: 08/09/22 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: 6/28/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88439 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003286 The name of the business(es): Golden Palm Landscaping Located at: 2420 Sandcreek Rd C-1 #295 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Anna Lisa Banuelos 2. Ulisses Banuelos. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/16/2017. Signature of registrant: Ulisses Banuelos, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/2/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88416 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003343 The name of the business(es): Paws + Claws Play Care LLC Located at: 433 Silverwood St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paws + Claws Play Care LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/28/2020. Signature of registrant: Laura Raneri, Officer/Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/7/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88474 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003568 The name of the business(es): Little Explorers Daycare Located at: 22 Asbury Way In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ana Ayala. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

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LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on August 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. on the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing vehicle: 2020 Ram, VIN #: NAME STATEMENT 1C6SRFBT8LN377800, CA License File No. F-2022-0003840 The name of Plate: 58591A3. Brentwood Press the business(es): LUMINOUS COAT- No. 02-1273 88515 Publish Dates: July INGS Located at: 10 BOXWOOD CT 22, 2022. In: PITTSBURG, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NOTICE OF PETITION TO PARDEEP KUMAR. This business is conADMINISTER ESTATE ducted by: An Individual. The regis- OF: Juan R Gomez, deceased CASE trant commenced to transact business NUMBER P22-01060 To all heirs, under the fictitious business name or beneficiaries, creditors, contingent names listed above on 10/17/2016. creditors, and persons who may otherSignature of registrant: PARDEEP wise be interested in the will or estate, KUMAR, INDIVIDUAL. This statement or both, of: Juan R Gomez, deceased. A was filed with the County Clerk of Petition for Probate has been filed by: Contra Costa County on: July 1, 2022 Yan Liu Gomez in the Superior Court of by Deputy clerk Expires 6/30/2027 California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88488 The Petition for Probate requests Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August that: Yan Liu Gomez be appointed 5, 2022. as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS petition requests authority to adminNAME STATEMENT ister the estate under the Independent File No. F-2022-0003846 The name Administration of Estates Act. (This of the business(es): RC CALIX ELEC- authority will allow the personal repTRIC Located at: 8145 Lone Tree resentative to take many actions withWay In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is out obtaining court approval. Before hereby registered by the following taking certain very important actions, owner(s): Ryner Calixtro. This busi- however, the personal representative ness is conducted by: An Individual. will be required to give notice to interThe registrant commenced to transact ested persons unless they have waived business under the fictitious business notice or consented to the proposed name or names listed above on N/A. action.) The independent administraSignature of registrant: Ryner Calix- tion authority will be granted unless tro. This statement was filed with the an interested person files an objection County Clerk of Contra Costa County to the petition and shows good cause on: July 5, 2022 by Deputy clerk Ex- why the court should not grant the aupires 7/4/2027 Brentwood Press No. thority. A hearing on the petition 02-1273 88444 Publish dates: July will be held in this court as fol15, 22, 29, August 8, 2022. lows: a. Date: 10/25/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA NAME STATEMENT 94553. If you object to the granting of File No. F-2022-0003855 The name of the petition, you should appear at the the business(es): Artful OT World Lo- hearing and state your objections or cated at: 1211 Trailside Circle In: Con- file written objections with the court cord, CA 94518, is hereby registered before the hearing. Your appearance by the following owner(s): BEVERLY may be in person or by your attorney. OMOLE. This business is conducted If you are a creditor or a continby: An Individual. The registrant com- gent creditor of the decedent, you menced to transact business under must file your claim with the court and the fictitious business name or names mail a copy to the personal representalisted above on N/A. Signature of reg- tive appointed by the court within the istrant: BEVERLY OMOLE, OWNER. This later of either (1) four months from statement was filed with the County the date of first issuance of letters a Clerk of Contra Costa County on: general personal representative as deJuly 5, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires fined in section 58(b) of the California 7/4/2027 Brentwood Press No. 02- Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the 1273 88457 Publish dates: July 15, date of mailing or personal delivery to 22, 29, August 5, 2022. you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other FICTITIOUS BUSINESS California statutes and legal auNAME STATEMENT thority may affect your rights as a File No. F-2022-0003936 The name creditor. You may want to consult of the business(es): DIVINE STRATE- with an attorney knowledgeable GIES FOR LIVING Located at: 1617 in California law. You may examMARINA WAY In: BRENTWOOD , CA ine the file kept by the court. If you 94513, is hereby registered by the are a person interested in the estate, following owner(s): OLA O POPOOLA. you may file with the court a Request This business is conducted by: An In- for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the dividual. The registrant commenced filing of an inventory and appraisal of to transact business under the ficti- estate assets or of any petition or actious business name or names listed count as provided in Probate Code secabove on 05/03/2017. Signature of tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice registrant: OLA POPOOLA, OWNER. form is available from the court clerk. This statement was filed with the Attorney for petitioner: Ralph Andino County Clerk of Contra Costa County 39560 Stevenson Place, Suite 217 on: July 11, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Fremont, CA 94539 Expires 07/10/2027 Brentwood Press (831) 797-7990 No. 02-1273 88487 Publish dates: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88501 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022. Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2022.\cs2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003999 The name of the business(es): KINGDOM PURSUIT Located at: 2208 CONCORD DRIVE In: PITTSBURG, CA. 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NICHOLAS MATTHEW MARTIN. This business is conducted by: An You must Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictirenew your tious business name or names listed Fictitious above on N/A. Signature of registrant: NICHOLAS MARTIN, OWNER. This Business statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July Name 14, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires statement 7/13/2027 Brentwood Press No. 021273 88504 Publish dates: July 22, every 5 years. 29, August 5, 12, 2022.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 011-390-027 TS No.: 22-02746CA TSG Order No.: 191192788-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 10, 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded May 4, 2006 as 2006-0140521-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: REGIN M CHRISTENSEN AND BRENDA A CHRISTENSEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. As more fully described in the attached legal description. See Exhibit A. Sale Date: August 3, 2022 Sale Time: 1:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 22-02746CA;94625948 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 304 FAREHAM COURT (Unincorporated Area), 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $162,596.51 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-02746CA. 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 www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-02746CA 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. 22-02746CA;9462-5948 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. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. Dated: June 17, 2022 By: Kellee Vollendorff Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 2202746CA;9462-5948 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LOT 27, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION 8167, FILED OCTOBER 12, 2000 IN BOOK 425 OF MAPS, PAGE 34, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1) ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES WITHIN OR UNDERLYING THE REAL PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1998, SERIES NO. 98-269383, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2) ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID SUBSTANCES BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1998, SERIES NO. 98-269383, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NPP0412992 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 07/08/2022, 07/15/2022, 07/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88409 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2022.

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: 8/12/2022 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: April 12, 2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88435 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022.

court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/12/2022 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, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Date: 6/13/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88418 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022.

photo copier or printer, Werner ladder, camping chair Name - Willie Bolton Unit: C1149 Items - large stereo amps, weight bench, dip bar, exercise bike, men’s clothes in bags, misc. boxes contents unknown, ice chest Name- Delois Seals Unit: C2204 Items - lots of clothes, shoes, blankets, baskets, bowls, glass dish set, games Name\emdash Jeffery Muse Unit: C3165 Items - microwave, pots and pans, Dewalt nail gun, misc. tools in buckets, hot plates, crates filled with misc. stuff, workbench, pillow Name \emdash Charles Elkins Unit: C2009 Items— firepit, fishing poles, golf clubs, bbq pit, boots, men’s clothes, rubber totes of clothes, folding chair, paint roller refills Name\emdash Victoria Cyrus Unit: C2220 Items - full/queen mattress, misc. bags of clothes, end table, coffee table, kid’s toys, trash can, dining chairs, tool set (new). Payments must be paid for at time of purchase. All items in unit are sold as is and must be removed within three days from the time of sale. Deposit of $250.00 cash at time of purchase and will be refunded when unit is emptied and clean. Sale is subject to cancelation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88482 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 2022.

authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/10/2022 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 295 COOLCREST DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-580041 AKA 037-580-041-4 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 $669,832.21. 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 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 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009432774. 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009432774 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 7951852 Dated: 06/29/2022 A-4753066 07/15/2022, 07/22/2022, 07/29/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88473 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Deshawn Kirhy Joyner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Deshawn Kirhy Joyner CASE NUMBER: N22-0694 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Deshawn Kirhy Joyner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Deshawn Kirhy Joyner to Proposed Name: Deshawn Khiry Garcia. 2.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maria Coronel Perez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maria Coronel Perez CASE NUMBER: N21-1785 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maria Coronel Perez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lyric Anthony Fausto Coronel b. Leilani Amore Fausto Coronel C. Leo Angel Fausto Coronel to Proposed Name: a. Lyric Anthony Fausto b. Leilani Amore Fausto c. Leo Angel Fausto 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/3/22 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 b. Must be served on father Date: 7/7/2022 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 88480 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Renee Izle Bravo SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Renee Izle Bravo CASE NUMBER: N22-1105 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Renee Izle Bravo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Renee Izle Bravo to Proposed Name: Renee Izle Campos. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003642 The name of the business(es): Delta Bassin’ Guide Service Located at: 281 Agata Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Frank Tellez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/24/2022. Signature of registrant: Frank J. Tellez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2022 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/21/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88417 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003767 The name of the business(es): PENA AUTO DISMANTLER 1 LLC Located at: 5740 MAIN ST. In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PENA AUTO DISMANTLER #1 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 01/01/2013. Signature of registrant: MARIA ELENA PENAMANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 06/27/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88438 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2022-0003958 The name of the business(es): GEAR SHIFT Located at: 944 Chianti Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Omar Esparza. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/12/2022. Signature of registrant: Omar Esparza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 12, 2022 by Deputy clerk Expires 7/11/2027 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88486 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022. NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intend to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Storage Act (Section 21700-21718 of the Business & Professions Code). Cypress Self Storage: Property is located in separate storage unit at Cypress Self Storage, 207 E Cypress Rd Oakley, CA 94561. The auction will be conducted entirely on line at Bid13.com. Auctioneer: Bid13.com 1-888-992-4313; agent for Owner. Pictures of the contents of the storage unit may be viewed on line. Bids must be entered online beginning July 23rd, 2022 at 8am, ending at midnight of July 27th, 2022. Name - James Grice Unit: A1036 Items - jogging stroller, bike, lamp shades, mattress, lots of bags of clothes, rubber totes contents unknown, boxes contents unknown, backpack Name - Gregory Eclavea Unit: C1138 Items - scaffolding, power tools, rubber totes contents unknown, misc. tool boxes, pressure washer, trimmer,

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION File # 22 CVD 737 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER CECELIA WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, vs. DWAYNE WILLIAMS, Defendant. To: DWAYNE WILLIAMS OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA TAKE NOTICE that a Pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on 4 March 2022 in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Post Separation Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Attorney Fees. You are required to make a defense to such pleadings no later than 10 August 2022 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 1st day of July, 2022. RICE LAW, PLLC 105 N 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Telephone: (910) 762-3854 Telefax: (910) 251-6346 (Attorneys for Plaintiff) Christine M. Sprow N.C. Bar # 40094 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88408 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000009432774 Title Order No.: 220123017 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: 198-1697914-703-203B ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/24/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/26/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0059720 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GRAHAM MATTHEW BECK SR AND ALYSSA HANDLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND DONNA HARTSHORN BISHOP, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #364 Edwin Barrera, #986 Erik St.Clair, #2043 & #2044 Richard Brown, #2048 Roger Fine, #114, #3027, #3038, #3039 and #3047 Michael Brown, #0-52 Cheryl Swchab, #375 & #911 Malinda Lowry, #720 Brandon Peebles, #900 Cassie Cavanaugh, #903 Jay Hines, and #951 Lowell Gresham. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on August 4th, 2022 at 11:00am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88529 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2022. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Rd. Oakley, CA 94561: Irisha Smith Marshall Mastenbroek Charde Jackson Krystle Gillaspy Eric Mendoza Larry Kerr Taniya Lewis Irene Terrones Earin Kucinich Rose Arnold The items to be sold include: Misc. Furniture, Clothes, Toys, Electronics, Household Items All bids mist be placed prior to Auction posted end time. The date of the sale will be 8/5/22 @ 12:00 pm. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com Oakley Press No. 03-0477 88533 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2022.

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Brower. If cities do not opt to do so, they can default to the state limit of $4,900, which is what Brentwood had previously been doing. Following a presentation by Brower, council members elected to adopt both an urgency ordinance and a non-urgency ordinance that would create identical changes to the municipal code. The stated reason for the two ordinances, according to Brower, was to allow the changes to take effect immediately in preparation for the District 2 and District 4 elections in November. The nomination period for the district elections opened on July 18. According to Brower, a non-urgency ordinance takes effect in 30 days, so the urgency ordinance would be used to enact the changes to campaign contributions while waiting for the other ordinance to take effect. At that time, the urgency ordinance would automatically be repealed and

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weed grow because they don’t have to do that,” Ford said. He did, however, note that black market sales continue. “I hope that people understand this is not about restricting people’s rights to something that they have a right to have; this is about protecting home values,” said Brentwood resident Rod Flohr during the recent Brentwood City Council meeting. “There’s fire danger alone from these grow houses and there’s the destruction of property. As we’re hearing a lot of times, it’s a rental and you know the value of that property. When a person owns a rental, it’s an investment and the value of that investment goes to zero.” “I’m also wanting to point out that for anybody that’s worried about whether this might be impinging on anybody’s rights, the people who are legitimately doing business in cannabis are getting eaten alive,” Flohr added. “Because their taxes and their costs, and having to maintain a storefront – the [illegal] street vendors are just killing them. And that has to stop.” To combat illegal grows, the Brentwood City Council approved a new ordinance at its meeting on July 12, clarifying that administrative fines can be placed, daily on each cannabis plant cultivated over the number of plants allowed by state

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replaced by the other one. Campaign finance reform had first been brought up as part of the council’s June 14 meeting, where the council voted 3-0 to direct staff to look into drafting the ordinance that was then brought to the July meeting. “We’ve been hearing it from our residents forever,” said Councilmember Jovita Mendoza. Mendoza was one of the advocates who proposed staff look into reform at the June meeting. “I was a big proponent of this before I ran.” In addition to limiting the amount of money an individual person can donate to a campaign, the newly-adopted ordinances also use $25,000 of the general fund in order to enforce the proposed limits. Brower said the city will retain Gary Winnick of the Costman Law Group as the third-party enforcer. Brower described Winnick as an “expert” on campaign finance and election issues. He previously served five years as the chief

law, according to a press release by the city. Citations are $100 per plant for the first violation, $200 per plant for the second, and $500 per plant for the third and any subsequent violations. Illegal grows remain an issue largely due to the prohibitive costs that can accompany legitimizing an illegal grow, according to studies. The high costs of licensing a legal cannabis business can include permits and state and local licensing fees, required testing for residual solvents, chemicals, and pesticides in certified labs, and substantial taxation. Cultivators pay a variable tax based on the weight and type of cannabis when selling to distributors. Retailers pay a 15% excise tax on purchases from distributors. According to a report by the Cato Institute, legal sales account for only 20 to 25 per cent of total sales in the state, while unlicensed businesses and dispensaries have become commonplace, resulting in nearly $8 billion in annual underground sales. A January letter from cannabis industry professionals encouraged state Sen. Toni G. Atkins, state Rep. Anthony Rendon, and Gov. Gavin Newsom to address some of the tax and regulation concerns in the 2022-23 budget. It stated, “Prop. 64 was not passed simply to raise tax revenue but to end the illicit market, protect public health and safety, and create an accountable legal industry. Yet today, four years after the start

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low income rental units, it does mean moderate income earners will be included for affordable rental options. Additionally, the option to pay in-lieu fees will be available only to developers proposing single family housing projects of five to nine units. All new affordable housing units are required to “be comparable to the market-rate units in exterior design, quality, materials, architectural elements and overall construction quality, as well as number and proportion of bedroom types,” according to Brentwood Municipal Code, which is the “endeavor to ensure the supply of safe, decent, and sound housing for all residents.” While the amendment aims to keep single-family homes as the predominant housing type, it offers the possibility of “construction of affordable duets, duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes on corner lots within single-family areas,” according to the code. This keeps the amendment in line with the city’s General Plan, with the goal of providing a diversity of housing opportunities to enhance the city’s living environment and to satisfy the shelter needs of all Brentwood residents, according to City Goal H 1. Since 2013, single-family home prices in Brentwood have skyrocketed. In June 2022, the median listing home

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of the enforcement division of the California Fair Political Practices Commission. The FPPC is “five-member independent, non-partisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act,” according to the organization’s website. The Political Reform Act, passed in the wake of the Watergate scandal of the 1970s, is meant to regulate campaign financing, lobbying, governmental ethics and conflicts of interest. It was not clear at the meeting how campaign contribution limits would be enforced. Brower proposed that the third-party enforcer would determine if violations would result in a citation, civil action or potential criminal prosecution through the District Attorney’s office. Video of the full City Council meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3B3cP5Z To comment, visit www.thepress.net

of legal sales, our industry is collapsing and our global leadership and legacy are at the brink of disappearing forever.” On June 30, Newsom signed legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, part of which included the indefinite suspension of the cultivation tax and freezing the excise tax at 15% for at least years. The other items on the cannabis tax reform trailer bill are: • Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023 to establish a single point of collection and remittance and simplify the tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain • Allow eligible equity retailers to keep a percentage of the excise tax they collect • Create new tax credits for equity licensees and some cannabis businesses with stronger labor standards • Strengthen labor peace requirements • Protect programs funded by cannabis taxes by allocating $150 million from the General Fund to make up for potential lost revenue • Make illegal cannabis businesses liable for all unpaid taxes and allow bad actors to be held personally liable for tax evasion Another factor that contributes to the growth of the illicit market is the power local municipalities have to shut out legal cannabusiness operations in their jurisdic-

price was $899,000, trending up 12.5% year-over-year, according to realtor.com. In order to qualify for the city’s Affordable Housing Program, a family of four can make up to $71,400 to be considered very-low income, $109,600 to be considered low-income, and $171,350 for moderate income. If qualified, this would set affordable home prices at $203,000, $326,000, and $684,000, respectively, for a three-bedroom home. Ordinance 756, which established Brentwood’s Affordable Housing Program, was added to the city’s Municipal Code in 2003. Since its inception, several amendments have been made throughout the years. When the Affordable Housing Ordinance was adopted, the City Council approved the Affordable Housing Ordinance as a “living” document that would need to be amended from time to time. As staff implemented the direction of the ordinance, market conditions may change over time, according to the report by Sylvia Elias, Brentwood’s Senior House Analyst. Elias also stated that more than 65% of Brentwood’s workers earn comparatively lower wages, and those who live in Brentwood spend more than 50% of their earnings on housing. Housing options for very-low and low income families in the city are becoming scarce.

tion, according to a 2021 article in Politico. This includes cultivation, brick-andmortar dispensaries, and delivery services. Brentwood is one of many California cities that prohibits the cannabis industry within city limits, recreational or medical. The updated Brentwood ordinance states the following: ”Each and every marijuana plant cultivated in excess of the number of plants allowed under this section shall be a separate offense, and each such plant subject to a separate administrative citation fine under Chapter 1.24 of the Municipal Code. Each and every day a violation is maintained, caused, aided, abetted, concealed, suffered, or permitted is a separate offense.” Mayor Joel Bryant stated, “Public safety is the top priority for the City and Brentwood and we will not tolerate illegal criminal activity. This new ordinance will allow staff to enforce fines and deter criminal networks from setting up illegal marijuana grows in our community.” If residents believe an illegal cannabis grow is located in their neighborhood, they can report it through the city’s community enrichment app, Brentwood Connect Service Request, or by calling Community Enrichment at (925) 516-5405, or the Police Department non-emergency number at (925) 809-7911. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

Brentwood falls significantly short of the state-mandated goal for permits issued for very low-income and low-income housing, according to the most recent data from Cycle 5 of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which runs from January 31, 2015 to January 31, 2023. In the time frame stated, the RHNA Plan set the goal of 234 units for very low-income individuals and 124 units for low-income people, but only 4 and 14 permits have been issued, respectively, coming in at a mere 1.7% towards the final goal for very low-income and 11.3% for low-income. In the same time period, 3,543 permits have been issued for homes being built and sold to people with above-moderate Incomes, or 1,269.9% of the RHNA’s 279-unit goal. Cycle 6 RHNA goals are being determined. If the projected numbers for the upcoming cycle, which runs from January 31, 2023 until January 31, 2032, are adopted, it shows an even greater need for housing units across all levels of affordability – upwards of 50% more. For more information about Brentwood’s Affordable Housing Program, including when and how to apply, visit https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/communitydevelopment/affordable-housing. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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