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Delta tunnels a ‘threat’ to local way of life State, local water agencies clash over disputed project

While Gov. Newsom emphasizes the need for a tunnel system; local agencies and advocates have voiced concerns about the project’s impact.

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

A state project that would build a tunnel to divert water from the Delta to other regions of California is the “key” to modernizing the state’s water projects and providing water to millions of Californians, according to a recent study by the California Department of Water Resources. But local water agencies disagree, calling the project potentially damaging to the local ecosystem. The Delta Conveyance Project is a proposed 45-mile tunnel that would transport water from the North Delta to Central and Southern California, accord-

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ing to the website for the project. The tunnel will “modernize water infrastructure in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by making physical improvements to how we

capture and move water during wet years for use in dry years with a tunnel system.” The website explains that the project is intended to “ensure California’s largest

supply of clean and affordable water for 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland is protected from earthquakes and climate-driven weather extremes.” While an Aug. 20 press release by Gov. Newsom reaffirms the report by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) as proof of the need of the tunnel system, local agencies and advocates have voiced concerns about the project’s impact as well as its efficacy based on other projects proposed by Newsom. “It’s hard to take seriously anything Mr. Newsom says when you compare it to his high-speed rail debacle,” Captain Frank Morgan said of the tunnel. Morgan is the owner of a charter boat business that provides sightseeing tours of the Delta as well as a member of the advocacy group Delta Alliance. “Years behind see Tunnels page 18

Compromise keeps tobacco ordinance from going up in smoke Brentwood balances wants of retailers and residents By Jake Menez

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The Brentwood City Council voted 5-0 during their Aug. 26 meeting to adopt an ordinance that would require businesses selling tobacco products to obtain a license in order to do so while also banning the sale of tobacco products within 500 feet of a school. The ordinance, which has been discussed in various forms since early 2024, is expected to go into effect on Oct. 9. “I completely support the tobacco retail license in our city,” Councilmember Faye Ma-

loney said during the discussion. “But at the same time…I don’t want it to be punishing our businesses. So we, as a council, came to a lot of compromise last time to come to something that we all agreed on.” The last time tobacco regulations were discussed was during the council’s May 13 see Tobacco page 18

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Brentwood loses one of its founding fathers By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Many in Brentwood are mourning the loss of ‘visionary’ leader Ron Nunn, who passed away Aug. 8 at the age of 92. A fourth-generation Brentwood farmer and local developer, Nunn was known by his friends and family for his thirst for knowledge, zest for life and love of his hometown. “He was a great man, and it’s a huge loss to the community,” said friend Ron Enos. “A lot of the people in town now don’t have any idea what he brought here, and he always did it with the city’s best interests at heart. He was a great man and a good person.” From pioneering new crops in East County and developing effective farming techniques, to bringing in the area’s first active adult communities and golf course, to successfully drilling for oil and natural gas, to preserving local farmlands in perpetuity, Nunn spent his life working in and for Brentwood, and left a lasting mark on the Delta community. “My dad’s commitment to the community was the pinnacle of what he was about,” said Nunn’s son, Bob Nunn. “It all came back to a sense of community and Brentwood being incredibly important to him, both how it grew and the style in which it grew. It was important to him that Brentwood’s character wasn’t threatened, and that we didn’t just look like the town next door.”

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During his lifetime, Nunn pursued many hobbies and took on new skills. He was known for his innovative farming, wine making, a love of fast cars, and caring for his family. Ron Nunn grew up in Brentwood, passing through the local school system and graduating from Liberty High School in 1951. He excelled in athletics, and made the varsity teams in track and field, basketball and football. His son said some of his Liberty records still stand. He continued playing football in college at Stanford and College of the Pacific, now known as University of the Pa-

cific. He met his wife, Shirley Ann Johnston, during this time and the couple married in 1956. Shortly after, he was drafted into the Army and served during the Korean War. After returning home, he and Shirley settled into their lives, raising three children. Both Ron and Shirley served on school boards during this time, and in 1991, the Brentwood Union School District named its new elementary school after him. That effort

continued a tradition of naming schools after local leaders. In the years to follow, Bob Bristow, Paul Kray, Issac Montanez, and Mary Casey Black were similarly honored. During his lifetime, Nunn pursued many hobbies and took on new skills. He was known for his innovative farming, wine making, a love of fast cars, and caring for his family. He was a pilot and owned and flew several planes. He was an advocate of new opportunities, leased his family’s mineral rights and sold off some land in the 1980s for development. He partnered with the Blackhawk Corporation 38 years ago to create BlackhawkNunn, a development company still in existence and responsible for the Summerset, Apple Hill and Trilogy developments in Brentwood. Emil Geddes knew Ron, and taught his three children in school. Geddes said Nunn was a visionary and left a huge impact on Brentwood. “I think his visionary outlook of wanting roads coming through and pushing ideas through for good commercial business was positive for Brentwood,” Geddes said. “He was a creative and good leader for Brentwood and he cared about the community. I’m sure going to miss him.” A celebration of Ron’s life will be held on Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. Please contact Tobi Benz at (925) 634-4255 for more information. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Contra Costa Library’s Summer Reading Program sees growth in participation By Isaac Arriaga Correspondent

Contra Costa County Library’s Summer Reading Program saw a 15 percent increase in finishers compared to last year as well as pre-pandemic numbers. More than 9,000 participants across Contra Costa County finished the program by completing the library’s Reader Passport, which contained 40 squares that could be marked off by reading for 20 minutes, reading for 40 minutes, or by completing an activity stated in the passport, such as visiting an East Bay Regional Park. Broken down by category of those who completed the program, babies up to three years old, 1,019; kids, 4,785; teens, 1,010. “It’s a program to encourage kids and teens to keep reading during summer to prevent something called the ‘summer slide’,” said Contra Costa County Library Public Information Officer Brooke Converse. “‘Summer Slide’ can happen when kids are away from active learning in the summer, and it can have a negative impact on their learning.” The Summer Reading Program runs from the first week of June to August. Although the focus of the program is mostly

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Young readers were encouraged to “level up” at the library’s summer reading program from June to August. on kids and teens attending school, readers of all ages, including babies and adults, are welcome to participate, officials said. Readers who want to participate can pick up physical Reader Passports from their school, local library, or by signing up at ccclib.org and use the library’s Beanstack website or app to track your progress in the program. Completed passports can be turned in to the local library or online to receive a free book and pin, and are then used for a raffle to potentially win ad-

ditional prizes. Due to the difference in reading levels from all ages, the program runs on reading time rather than the completion of books or novels. “We want them to grow from where they were to where they are at the end of the summer so we just do it based on time,” said Librarian III for Youth Services of Contra Costa County Library Amy Mockoski. “A parent can read out loud to a kid for 20 minutes and mark it off, the kid can read to themselves for 20

minutes, they can read a graphic novel, they could read an article, they can listen to audio books, all based on the time that they spent reading.” The Brentwood Library hosted an Exploration Station for the reading program, which is three hours during which kids can learn more about natural science and their community. Organizations, such as the Lindsey Wildlife Experience and Mount Diablo Astronomical Society, set up interactive stations in the library and the Brentwood City Park to create a fun learning experience for kids. “The (Brentwood Library) is a location that really attracted the most amount of families, and they have the space to hold a big event,” said Mockoski. “The city is very generous and lets us use the park across the street, so we’re able to expand to be even larger. Brentwood is definitely a great place to host Exploration Stations and we get lots of people at those events.” Ree Santi, the Senior Community Library Manager at Brentwood Library, added: “The Summer Reading Program was a huge success across all ages in the Brentwood community this year! We are looking forward to doing this again next summer.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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How can you support Heritage’s football team? Despite it being only the fourth week of school, Heritage athletics is in full motion. Sports, such as water polo and track and field, have begun their meets and conditioning sessions with spirit. There are a plethora of other teams at Heritage, but one of the more notable ones, if not the most, is our football team. It has had its share of wins and losses over the years, but this year, outh the program is said to be the best in a while. ress The players on the team, myself included, are a mix of new, but determined players who are ready to work on the field, and experienced athletes who have been playing since they were young. Our team is ready to perform on the field, but we need support from the crowd. You might be wondering: How can I support the team? Well, there are a few things you can do: donate to the team directly, show your love by coming to home games, or, if you are a student or your child is willing to commit, they can join the team next year. Oftentimes at games, boosters and fundraisers will have stations. Players need your help to raise money for the program, as we put in so much work to perform on the field. At the end of every practice, we work to our fullest extent, no matter the weather. We run drills every day until we know them by heart. We practice our plays until we can perform them without any mistakes. We do all this, and so much more, to make our school proud. But we can get only so far with our practice. We need support from our school and the crowds. That’s where the boosters come in. The boosters help raise money for our program, so we can buy better gear, uniforms, improvements to our stadium, and bus rides to games. These boosters are the backbone of our team, and we wouldn’t be able to perform as well without them. That is why you should donate to our boosters.

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some of the best events you can attend at Heritage, and those fans aren’t kidding. The football games are the perfect place to be part of the Patriot squad, and support our team and the work they are putting in on the field. Dress up in Patriot colors, make signs, foam fingers, cardboard cutouts; go crazy! There is no limit to how much love you can show, so go all out! Our team has put so much effort to get where they are today, and to see their fans cheering them on, wearing our Columbia Blue, makes them feel proud, and ready to perform. You can find merchandise on the Heritage High School student store. And remember – all proceeds go toward the program. So every time you buy more merchandise, think about the impact it has on the team. Last, but definitely not least, if you or your child is willing to commit and put in the work, you can join the team itself. The football team is one of the best ways to get involved on campus. Joining the team shows your love and support for the school, and is also a great way to make friends. If you are going to Heritage next year, or you are already a student who is looking to get into sports, the football team may be a perfect match for you. The best part? You don’t need any experience to play. Our coaches will train you to be the best you can be. But in order to really stand out, you need to show your own level of commitment too. You have to memorize the plays inside and out, and what your position is supposed to do. You have to be relentless, ready to give it your all, and most importantly, you need to be coachable. You have to be open to feedback and criticism, and able to stay cool whenever you make a mistake. You need to be able to learn from them. Otherwise, how are you supposed to improve? By being coachable you can improve on the field, making football more rewarding. This is your time to shine. Nahar Grewal 9th Grade, Heritage High School Editor’s note: The author is a member of the football team.

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California is helping families as school starts As parents send their children back to classrooms for the new school year, Gov. Newsom has revealed 10 ways California’s nation-leading investments are supporting kids and reducing costs for families: ♦ Universal Meals Program for School Kids: Every student gets free meals. California was the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for schoolchildren, providing all public TK-12th-grade students access to two free meals per school day. In September, Newsom signed legislation to increase enrollment in state food assistance programs, reduce youth consumption of processed foods, and increase access to healthy, locally grown food in all California communities. California also participates in the federal SUN Bucks food program that ensures that children in families with low incomes have adequate nutrition while school is out for the summer. ♦ Farm to School: Free school meals are becoming more nutritious. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom championed efforts to develop the California Farm to School that works with universal school meals to ensure California students have access to two free school meals that are locally-sourced, delicious, and nutritious. ♦ Universal Transitional Kindergarten (TK): A year of free learning for pre-school-aged kids. Beginning this school year, universal TK will be

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This Week’s Events Tuesday, September 2 Coffee with the Chief

Brentwood residents are invited to Coffee with the Chief to celebrate Chief Tim Herbert’s retirement after 34 years in law enforcement from 9:30 –11:30 a.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.

Wednesday, September 3 Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Contra Costa Cities

How do Washington D.C.’s latest actions affect Contra Costa County residents? The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley and a panel of government leaders will discuss impacts locally of the budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts and President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” from 7:30-8:45 p.m. in the Oak Room of the Walnut Creek Public Library, 1644 Broadway. Confirmed panelists include: Kevin Wilk, Walnut Creek Mayor Pro Tem, and Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston. Additional panelists to be announced. Register at unite.rise@lwvdv. org. For information, contact Gail Murray at 925-937-0841 or murrayconsult@aol.com.

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Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6 The Addams Family Musical at Heritage High School

Heritage High School’s Rising Stars theatre troupe presents “The Addams Family Musical,” the macabre hit musical featuring creepy characters. Performances are at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave. in Brentwood, Sept. 5-20, with two matinees. Showtimes are Sept. 5, 6, 18, and 19 at 7 p.m., and Sept. 6 and 20 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$16. Tickets and show information are available at hhsrisingstars.seatyourself.biz.

Saturday, September 6 4th Annual La Gran Fiesta

Celebrate Hispanic culture in Brentwood at City Park from 2-8 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature a car show, music, food, and a free kids zone. For more information, call 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.

Grill and Gather A Country Barbecue Fundraiser

Back by popular demand, the event, hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2714, will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, from 6-10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dust off your cowboy hat and boots for an evening of barbecue, drinks, live music, line dancing, raffle prizes and more. Tickets are $45 per person. Make checks payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas. To register visit forms.gle/7UDBHcwJfjQVYLvn. For questions, email ihmcda2714@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Catholic Daughters charities.

Sunday, September 7 Liberty Band Boosters Mattress Sale Fundraiser

Looking for a different way to buy your next mattress? Check out the annual mattress sale fundraiser to support the Liberty Band Boosters from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.. The event will feature new brand-name mattresses made to order, as well as all sizes, feels, styles and comforts. They will be at

discount prices of 30%-50% off retail and will include a full factory warranty. There will be premium mattresses, adjustable bases, sheets and luxury pillows. Delivery and financing will be available. Every purchase made will support the students. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/1850109915564006.

37th Annual Barbecue Fundraiser

Hosted by the East Contra Costa Historical Museum, this annual barbecue is their largest fundraiser to support their work to ‘bring local history to life.’ Grounds are open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood. The menu will include tri-tip, Brentwood corn, baked beans, roll, and dessert. Purchase a ticket to win a raffle prize, or enjoy visiting with friends with lively music. Eat your meal at the museum at a sit-down barbecue (meal served at 1 p.m.), or pick up your meal at the drive-through at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for children 6-12, and kids ages 6 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at www.eastcontracostahistory.org or by contacting Shirley McCall at smccall272@ comcast.net or 925-634-4049. Advance tickets sales only, none available at the gate.

Tuesday, September 9 Master QuickBooks – Evening Classes at Liberty Adult Education Want to get a handle on your finances or improve your skills? Join this QuickBooks class every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. at Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, our instructor-led, hands-on sessions will help you confidently navigate QuickBooks. Take control of your finances and unlock your full potential. Classes start Sept. 9. -Sponsored

Saturday, September 13 Rivertown Peddlers Faire

The free, family-friendly faire will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Antioch’s Rivertown Business District at G Street and 2nd Street. More than 70 vendors will offer vintage goods, antiques, furniture, home decor, repurposed and upcycled items, home and garden, handmade items, arts and crafts, jewelry and gifts and more. There will be live music, food , beer and wine. Parking is free. For additional information, visit www.CelebrateAntioch.org.

Cubana de Cougar Fundraising Auction

Garin Elementary’s fundraising auction is from 5-9 p.m. at Brownstone Gardens, 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley. There will be a Cubana dinner, entertainment, a Cubanathemed bar and a live auction. Tickets are $65 and available at bit.ly/3IuIcfx. Proceeds will support students and school programs. This is for adults only. For more information, email fundraising@garinpta.org or call 209-485-0469.

Friday, September 19 Rotary Club of Oakley Poker Tournament Fundraiser

This fundraiser will be held at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave., from 6-11 p.m. Proceeds support the club’s annual Christmas Toys and Food Drive. The evening will feature Texas Hold ‘em, cash prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m., and cards will be in the air promptly at 7 p.m. Entry is $750, which includes a stack of tournament chips, dinner, and a drink ticket. The tournament is open to all players aged 21 and over. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is encouraged at bit.ly/4oo7koo. For more information or tickets, visit www.rotaryclubofoakley.com, or contact Mike Hale at Michael. Hale@scouting.org or (213) 359-9799.

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The gala for adults only will take place at Byron Airport-Patriots Jet Center, 760 Osprey Court, at 5 p.m. The Patriots Jet Team will welcome NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Tingle as the keynote speaker. There will be aerial demonstrations, a dinner, a Champagne reception and more. Registration is $275. Tickets can be purchased at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/ reg/4qjj6xt. For more information, call 925-4373630 or email ginger@patriotsjetteam.com.

Luau 2025 Fundraiser Hosted by Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building

Veterans are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, and they are marking this milestone. Hosted by veteran service organizations — Marine Corps League Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789, and American Legion Post 202 — the luau will feature Pōmaika’i and Hula dancers. The celebration will take place at 5:30 p.m., at 757 First St. Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian feast prepared by Landeza’s Island, and participate in raffles, auctions, and games while sipping on classic 1944 Mai Tais. Prizes include wine tastings, raffle baskets, and casino packages. Tickets are $90. For details, visit www.zeffy.com/ticketing/brentwood-veteransmemorial-building-luau--2025

Art Guild of the Delta Banner Up! Art Auction Event

The Art Guild of the Delta presents an opportunity to view and auction the banners (2 feet x 4 feet) painted by local artists for the Banner Up! program. This free event will be at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, from 6-9 p.m. There will be a fundraising raffle for the guild, small bites, and non-alcoholic drinks. Proceeds from the banner auction sales will be equally divided between Adventure Therapy Foundation and local banner artists. Adventure Therapy Foundation is an organization that supports families impacted by cancer. For more information on Adventure Therapy, go to www. AdventureFound.org. For more information on Banner Up!, visit www.artguildofthedelta.org/ banner-up.

Sunday, September 21 Harvest Table at City Park in Brentwood

Celebrate the bounty of Brentwood’s agricultural heritage from 5-8 p.m. at Brentwood City Park presented by the Downtown Brentwood Coalition. There will be a six-course dinner curated by downtown Brentwood restaurants. Tickets are $125 per person, or $1,200 for a VIP table of eight. This is a fundraiser for the Downtown Brentwood Coalition. Any proceeds from this event will go towards our continued efforts to support, advocate and market thriving downtown. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.downtownbrentwood. com/event/harvest-table.

Tuesday, September 23 Cache Creek Casino Resort Bus Trip

Oakley Seniors and The Oakley Recreation Center present their casino bus trip to Cache Creek Resort. The cost is $47 per person and includes Bingo, 50/50 raffle, snacks, water, and driver’s tip. The regular bonus from Cache Creek is $20 on your players card. Extra cash or gifts for new card members. Money for reservations must be in by Sept. 19 to guarantee a seat. The bus will leave the Oakley Recreation Center parking lot, 1250 O’Hara Ave., at 8 a.m. To reserve a seat, call Oakley Seniors at 925-626-7223 or Allan at 925265-3417. The bus will arrive home around 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 25 Bingo at the OK Corral

The event, presented by the Byron Delta Lions Club, begins at 5 p.m. at Deluna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. There will be dinner, music, prizes and a no-host bar. Tickets are $55 per person. Payments can be sent to Byron Delta Lions Club, Box 1882, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 or submitted via Venmo @BYRON-DELTALIONS. For more information, call Gail Pinnell at 925-382-3050.

Friday, September 26 Muktangan’s 4th Annual Navrang 2025 -Bollywood in Brentwood

The festival from 7-10 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. will celebrate Durga Puja. There will be Dandiya, a live DJ and food. General admission is $20 per person and group admission (10 or more tickets) is $12 per person. Tickets are available at muktangan.us/ navrang-2025 or at the gate. For more information, visit muktangan.us or email events@ muktangan.us.

Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 Oakley Library hosts Book Sale

The Friends of the Oakley Library will host a book sale on Friday, Oct. 3 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Oakley City Hall Council Chambers, 3231 Main St. Gently used books for kids, teens and adults in a variety of genres will be available, most costing $1. Buy two books, get the third one free. Buy a bag of books between noon-1 p.m. on Saturday for just $10. Cash is preferred; credit cards are accepted. For more information visit www.oakleylibrary.org.

Saturday, October 11 10th Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk

The annual walk in Oakley, is a free, family-friendly event hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. Attendees can walk in honor of loved ones, volunteer, or connect with local resources through the community partner tables at Civic Center Park in Oakley. For details, visit https:// afspwalks.donordrive.com/Oakley

Brentwood Oktoberfest

The annual festival, presented by the Downtown Brentwood Coalition and the City of Brentwood, will be from 1-7 p.m. at 150 City Park Way. This year’s event will feature the Sierra Nevada Biergarten, two bands (Alpine Sound and Adam Aldama and the Aces), a Fun Zone including local performances, crafts by Created by You, Richie Bee the One-Man-Circus and more. There will be Lockeford Sausage, plus a variety of food choices from local vendors to downtown restaurants, a weiner dog costume parade, local wine from Contra Costa Wine Growers, and an Oktoberfest Market by The Makers Boulevard on First and Oak streets. For more information, visit downtownbrentwood.com.

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City Councilmembers unfair regarding property lines

Editor: Reading about the upcoming “ruling” about property lines is rather disturbing. Some of these businesses have been in operation years longer than the current City Council members. To see these arbitrary and unnecessary changes for current businesses is just truly unfair. To penalize a long-standing business because another business wants to move in next door to them smacks of being unfair by our unthinking, so-called representatives. To deny that long- standing business the profits from years of service to the community, not to mention the devastating impact such a ruling would have on the established business? Really? Loss of income, lost employee hours, loss of income that those employees spend in Brentwood? Why on God’s green earth would a small group of so-called representatives choose to penalize a family owned and operated business? It appears to be nothing more than yet another power play on the part of so-called representatives because those individual’s apparently do not care about that business one whit!

I encourage the public to take a stand against this utter nonsense. If Quick Stop were the ones trying to move into a building with a dance studio, if the dance studio was there first, it might make sense. But to deny this long-standing business their rights to make a living, to keep people employed, to continue to be able to support their family? Nope. Not even. You should be ashamed of yourselves for this lack of fair play. Linda Morse Robertson Bethel Island

Survivor appreciated Catwalk of Courage

Editor: Thank you to everyone involved in the Catwalk of Courage last week. I was one of the models and it was an amazing event that I hope will continue for many years to come. So many people donated their time, money, and clothing which led to the success of the event. The makeup and hairstylists were kind to us, the food was delicious, photographers made us laugh, those behind the scenes kept us calm and on time, and the community support was amazing. Keep shopping locally to support our boutiques! Thank you to the Downtown

Brentwood Coalition for featuring Lauren and Adventure Therapy Foundation. Lauren has transformed the way I think and feel about cancer and I know I am not alone in that. I am not alone in being a survivor. I thrive and can see the joy in this arduous journey that some of us have to face. If you or someone you know is impacted by cancer, please know you are not alone and there are many in our community who are here to listen, advise, walk beside, or just sit. I encourage everyone to look up adventurefound.org to see the resources available, and maybe even to donate. Victoria Orlando Brentwood

DeSaulnier ‘concerned’ about Trump’s increasing authoritarianism

Editor: President Trump has taken another step towards authoritarianism. Despite a marked decrease in violent crime in Washington, D.C., Trump claimed a crime emergency and placed the D.C. police under federal control. He also ordered more than 2,000 armed National Guard troops to patrol the streets of our nation’s capital. President Trump continues

to threaten a broader authoritarian power grab of other major cities including San Francisco, Chicago, and New York by trying to control their independent law enforcement agencies. I am extremely concerned by the President’s escalation in Washington, D.C., and I have, and will continue to, support efforts to check these actions, including a resolution (H.J.Res. 115) to terminate the President’s control of the D.C. police. These actions should be of deep concern to all Americans. Our Founders created a system of decentralized power to ensure that no individual could supersede others and become a king. President Trump has disregarded that system and craves total power. The levers of Congress are limited without some Republican support, and I will continue to call on my Republican colleagues to stand up to President Trump’s overreaches and uphold their oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution. Mark DeSaulnier Member of Congress

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Guardrail repair work on Vasco Road from Sept. 2-4 during the day

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform guardrail repair work on Vasco Road between Camino Diablo and the Alameda County line from Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Thursday, Sept. 4, barring unforeseen circumstances. The work will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting, the department said in a press release. The work will be scheduled to minimize impacts on commute traffic. This work is to maintain traffic safety on Vasco Road. Message boards will be posted to advise drivers the week before scheduled work begins. Traffic control will be used and drivers should expect minor delays.

Brentwood youth football referee sentenced on child exploitation and firearm charges A Brentwood man was sentenced in Contra Costa County Superior Court after entering guilty pleas to felony charges of attempted sexual abuse of a child under 14 and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s Office. Tommy Ray Vance, 48, was sentenced on Aug. 18 to two years and 10 months in state prison. Vance was further ordered to register for 20 years as a sex offender upon his release from custody. The offenses for which Vance was sentenced occurred on April 9 and 10 when Vance attempted to coerce a person, whom he reasonably believed to be a 13-year-old child, into meeting him to engage in sex acts. The minor was an undercover detective with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. When Vance arrived at a park in Brentwood, police arrested him. Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant at Vance’s home after his arrest and discovered over a dozen firearms. Investigators learned Vance was prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of a 1996 conviction in Contra Costa County for arson, intimidating

a witness, and assault with a deadly weapon. At the time of Vance’s arrest, he was working part-time as a volunteer youth football referee in Contra Costa County. Vance has been in custody since his arrest and will begin to serve his sentence immediately.

State invests $3 billion to enhance highway safety, hasten travel times The California Transportation Commission has approved $3 billion to enhance safety and mobility across the state highway system and expand multimodal travel, including bike lanes and pedestrian pathways. Guided by Gov. Newsom’s “Build More, Faster – For All” infrastructure agenda, these improvements will make California cities safer, cleaner and increase access to active transportation options. Of the $3 billion allocated this month, $663 million derives from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and approximately $2 billion from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The funds will serve as a catalyst to increase the capacity of the state’s transportation system, rehabilitate aging roadways and improve travel times, while balancing community impacts and promoting environmental benefits. Among the larger projects approved by the Commission in Contra Costa County: • $46,900,000 on Highway 4 in and near Antioch and Brentwood, from Hillcrest Avenue to Byron Highway, to rehabilitate pavement and drainage systems, upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, install accessible pedestrian signals, high visibility crosswalks, bike loop detectors, and construct Class II bike lanes. This will extend pavement life and improve ride quality. • $42,374,000 on I-680 in San Ramon and Danville, from Alcosta Boulevard to 0.1 mile north of Diablo Road, to rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrail, and upgrade facilities to ADA standards. This will extend pavement life and improve ride quality. • $42,374,000 on I-680 in San Ramon and Danville, from Alcosta Boulevard to 0.1 mile north of Diablo Road, to rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrail, and upgrade facilities to ADA standards. This will extend

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pavement life and improve ride quality. • $14,584,000 on Highway 24 in Orinda, at the Caldecott Tunnel, to rehabilitate and upgrade the ventilation system in Bores 1, 2, and 3. This will ensure structural integrity and prolong tunnel life. • $1,301,000 on Highway 4 in Concord, 0.5 mile east of Port Chicago Highway, to reconstruct a failed slope embankment and repair a displaced down drain due to heavy rainfall in February and March 2025. Work includes installing rock slope protection, and repairing the down drain, guardrail, and dike. This will enhance driver and pedestrian safety. • $1,275,000 on Highway 4 near Pittsburg, 0.3 mile west of Bailey Road, to reconstruct a slope embankment and repair a displaced down drain due to heavy rainfall in February and March 2025. Work includes installing rock slope protection. This will improve roadway safety. • $999,000 on Highway 24 in Lafayette, from 0.7 to 1.0 mile east of Acalanes Road, to rehabilitate pavement due to ponding and water seepage caused by heavy rainfall in February and March 2025, which led to cracking and settlement. This will extend pavement life and improve safety.

Restaurants invited to bite back against hunger with the county food bank

tip), where the round up amount is donated to the Food Bank. • Percentage of sales – each restaurant sets a specific percentage of total sales throughout the week as a donation to the Food Bank. • Bounce backs – restaurants invite guests to add a set monetary donation to their bill. Diners receive a coupon or offer in exchange for the donation.

County to host webinars to benefit people with developmental and intellectual disabilities The county Department of Developmental Policies and East Bay Innovations are hosting three webinars in September to benefit people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. They are scheduled for Sept. 10 from 1-2 p.m.; Sept. 15 from 7-8 p.m. and Sept. 25 from 1-2 p.m., according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. Learn about eligibility for affordable housing, the availability of that housing and other relevant resources. For details, contact coordinator Gabe Newman at 510-542-1794 or gnewman@eastbayinnovations.org.

Park District’s free fishing day is Aug. 30

A network of cafes and restaurants have joined together for the inaugural Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week to celebrate Hunger Action Month and the 50th anniversary of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The Food Bank is recruiting local eateries to join Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week (Sept. 24–30) to offer a special dish or deal and donate a portion of the proceeds to fight local hunger. Sign up by Aug. 31 at foodbankccs.org/ restaurant-form. Restaurant donation methods include, but are not limited to, the following: • Special menus or menu items – a dollar amount or percentage of sales of selected item(s) result in an automatic donation to the Food Bank. • Round-up campaign – each restaurant invites their diners to round up their bill (before

Saturday, Aug. 30 is a free fishing day in the East Bay Regional Park District as both Park District fishing fees and state fishing license requirements are waived for visitors. Take some time to catch up on the premium spots to drop a line, fish planting info, boat inspections details, and everything else you need to know before hitting the water with the latest from “Angler’s Edge” the East Bay Regional Park fishing publication, according to a press release from the district. There are plenty of opportunities in the East Bay to cast a line. The Park District offers 10 fishing lakes, five bay and delta shoreline piers, and 25 miles of bay and delta shoreline for fishing. Full details to maximize the “reel” experience can be found on the EBRPD Fishing landing page at www.ebparks.org/recreation/ fishing.

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Liberty faces ‘the one unknown’ Week 1 game at Bakersfield Frontier

Receiver Josh Farro at practice before Liberty travels to Bakersfield to play the Frontier Titans on Aug. 29.

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“Get used to being uncomfortable,” one assistant coach said in the huddle before the receiving corps began their drill. He was referring to their pads being improperly placed above their knees. He, along with Liberty head football coach Mike Cable wants the team to control the controllables heading into a Week 1 matchup that will look different than the rest of the season — from the travel time to the weather and the field of play. Liberty is traveling to Bakersfield to play the Frontier Titans on Friday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. . While the Lions beat the visiting Titans 24-7 to open the season last year, this game brings a different set of challenges. “That’s the one unknown — we haven’t traveled that far yet so we got to manage the things we don’t know,” Cable said. “That’s the biggest question mark, the bus ride is about four hours. How are the kids going to react? Are they going to be dead tired or are they going to be able to wake up?”

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“It doesn’t really cool off, so by the time we play it’s still going to be pretty hot, and they have a grass field. So those are the things we aren’t used to that we can’t really prepare for” even though there is a grass field behind the stadium, but Cable said the team can’t replicate a game situation there. Having success against the Titans to look back on and be confident in is how the team is approaching this week, especially for Richie Beltram. The senior linebacker for the Lions has been waiting to return to competitive play that has playoff implications all season because every

game matters. The Lions treat every game like its a playoff game because they all count towards a playoff berth. “Everyone’s ready to come out, we’ve been waiting for this moment and the time is here. We’re prepared and watched a lot of film,” Beltram said. “We know what they want to do, and we beat them. So we know they want to have their revenge. We’re ready for them in Week 1.” For Cable, it’s a different approach. The confidence Beltram exuded is similar, but Cable knows rosters and schemes change from season to season. While his team got the better of the Titans last August, it was

the Bakersfield squad that ultimately hoisted the trophy at the end of the year. “Every year is different. Last year, Frontier came here and we knew they were a heck of a football program,” Cable said. “We came out hot and played a great football game and walked away with a win. They went on to win a state championship last year, we did not. The first game out the gate for us has to be a playoff-type game and we feel good about our chances to match up against them.” The Lions’ defense will be led by mostly seniors. For Beltram and company, they are counting on that experience they have together and their chemistry to improve upon last year. “Our chemistry is amazing. We’ve played with each other since East County Youth so we have a good bond and we trust everyone,” Beltram said. In his fourth year as head coach for Liberty, Cable credits his years at Prospect High School as the reason he knows how to build a culture within the Lions program. That’s why he believes he can get the best out of his team going into a new season. “It’s about putting these kids in a situation (where) they can succeed,” Cable said. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

New-look Heritage kicks off new era at familiar foe By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

When Heritage travels to Union City Friday night to open their season at the James Logan Colts (Aug. 29, 7 p.m.), there will be an overall sense of newness in the air. Heritage travels down south with a new team, new head coach, and a new quarterback. Heritage’s new Nick Wisely era starts now. “We’re excited,” Wisely said following Heritage’s scrimmage jamboree at Miramonte High School in Orinda last week. “But we’re going to treat it like any other game, because that’s what it’s about. If we have that mentality, we come out with that, with what we’re ready to do, we’re going to be fine.” Wisely is just the fourth head coach in the nearly twodecade long history of Heritage’s football program. He replaces Dave Fogelstrom, who led the team back into becoming a playoff contender through the last five seasons. Fogelstrom stepped down from the head coaching position last December due to medical issues after leading the Patriots to back-to-back North Coast Section semifinals appearances in the last two seasons at El Cerrito (2023) and at Acalanes (2024). Along with Wisely’s head coaching debut on the sidelines, the Patriots will have another new face taking over at quarterback. Senior Justin Arraiz is expected to make his first varsity start for the Patriots, taking over for both of last year’s seniors Phillip Babbitt and Austin Peters who split time at the position throughout the last two seasons. Babbitt led the Patriots to a 4-1 start last season before injuries sidelined him at the start of league play. Peters took over. And although he struggled throughout Bay Valley

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Heritage senior quarterback Justin Arraiz prepares to take the snap during the Patriots scrimmage against Amador Valley at last week’s scrimmage at Miramonte High School in Orinda. Athletic League play, he maintained the team’s course to the postseason. Babbitt returned and started in the team’s playoff win at home against James Logan last November. Arraiz was the third-string quarterback as a junior on last season’s roster to start the season, but he was dropped from the team due to grades midway through. “It’s been a grind for sure,” Arraiz said about his journey back to the team leading into his debut Friday night. “But it’s all been worth it, just spending time with these great players and just forming these friendships and memories. Hopefully we’ll get some wins out of it.” Arraiz led a couple of touchdown drives in his first,

true live action last week at Miramonte. But he took a little bit to find his rhythm, especially in the team’s opening scrimmage session against the defending CIF State Division 3-AA runner-up Amador Valley. “It’s been two years since he’s really been out there and competing,” Wisely said. “He really did a great job just getting out there, then once he kind of settled in he was perfectly fine.” Arraiz leads an overall new quarterback room for the Patriots in 2025, one of which all three quarterbacks – Arraiz, along with juniors Jasper Vetter and Kyle Miller – could see playing time during the regular season. “I could count on them anytime,” Wisely said. “Kyle and Jasper are pushing (Arraiz) big time. It’s a great quarterback room, those guys feed off each other, they root for each other. They all want team success.” “It’s like a three-headed monster we have. It’s a good problem to have, and I just want them to continue to compete.” Heritage heads to Union City to take on a familiar, yet unfamiliar sort-of rival in the James Logan Colts. The Patriots shut out the Colts 34-0 in last year’s NCS quarterfinals at home, however, Heritage blew a two-score lead on Homecoming in a 27-21 loss in 2023. Like Heritage, the Colts are also ushering in a new era as their new head coach, Logan football alumni Emmanuel Pride, makes his debut on the Colts’ sidelines. Wisely adds that taking on a familiar team, but with a new coaching staff, adds some uncertainty into the matchup. “You can’t really determine tendencies,” Wisely explained. “You can’t really see anything and you only have scrimmage film on the guy. It’s pretty much you focus on your team and see where it goes from there.”

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Freedom football: more ‘bonded,’ ‘disciplined’ in Week 1 we’re going to prove that. We have a lot of leaders who stepped up and we’re going to hold ourselves accountable in every aspect of the game.” Burnett said he believes his team has gotten off on the right foot on and off the field and in the weight room. In turn sparking his belief to bring Freedom Football back to the heights in which they once performed year after year. Rodriguez expects this group to be a reflective one and one that will show up this Friday ready to play and win. But he is also level-headed in knowing it is a process to get back to that place. “Patience” was the word he used a few weeks ago during preseason. On Wednesday he reinforced those comments, reminding his team through words and actions that what matters is not the outside noise but only what’s going on in their locker room. “Freedom was a lot of things and we’ve had a lot of success, so by patience I mean that there are a lot of outside forces saying ‘Freedom come back or Freedom is back,’” Rodriguez said. “But I want these kids to understand that we got to perform first and it is about that process every single day, every single rep.” “That patience will go no matter how many games we have left. I don’t want to rush through those things. Be patient in that process whether we win or lose. And if we make a mistake, we have to have a calm mind and push forward.”

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In the beginning of practice, the Freedom Falcons varsity football team was working on plays from the 40-yard line down to the goal line. They ran a pass play for junior wide receiver Maurice Hendricks. It was meant to do two things. Get him the ball and into the endzone. The former was successful, however, Hendricks stepped out at the 1-yard line Assistant coach Jeromy Smith watched from behind the play. He told Hendricks and the team on the field that finishing the play is just as important in practice, if he wouldn’t step out at the 1-yard line in a game then don’t do it in practice. They ran the play once more. This time both things were run to perfection. Hendricks caught the ball and he found the endzone. Last year’s overall record is no secret, but it is a new season where the culture that head coach Stephen Rodriguez brought with him has been firmly set. This year, he says, is about building more football IQ to see the results he knows his team is capable of. Rodriguez might start to see those results when the Falcons play their home opener against East Union on Friday at 7 p.m. Pride in everything is a point of emphasis for coach Rodriguez. With roughly 120 practices under his belt, he and his staff have served as motivators for their

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A Freedom receiver runs into the endzone during team drills at practice this week in Oakley. players up to this point in order to get the most out of them in practice and games. Now, he says, it is about them understanding the seriousness of football and what it means to give maximum effort every snap. “It’s time for them to understand and step into that role to motivate themselves,” Rodriguez said. “I think we’ll have our ups and downs, it is our first game and we’re gonna deal with some adversity. But the consensus of our offseason was ‘push yourself past your limit.’” Senior defensive lineman Wyatt Burnett has stepped up to the challenge to be a motivator for this team in his final

season. He senses the importance in the way in which his team chooses to carry themselves in little moments will reflect on Friday nights. He was passionate to speak about how much more disciplined this team is than last year and eager to remind opposing teams that the Falcons aren’t the ‘bottom feeders’ anymore. “We have a more disciplined team and we had the summer to bond with each other, to work our butts off and have a better mindset,” Burnett said. “We’re not at the bottom of the bucket this year and I want everyone to respect us and

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on September 23, 2025, and hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a zoning text amendment (RZ 24-006) to the Brentwood Municipal Code to add development standards for drivethru facilities in Chapter 17.655 (Drive-Through Uses) including, among other things, prohibiting such uses adjacent to Brentwood Boulevard; and update references in all zones throughout the city related to the use. The amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission considered the zoning text amendment on June 3, 2025 and adopted Resolution No. 25-010, recommending that the City Council approve it with various modifications. The City Council considered the Planning Commission recommendation on July 22, 2025, and adopted certain portions of the proposed ordinance and directed staff to return with modifications to the remaining provisions. The City Council will take final action. Applicant: City of Brentwood How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 5 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b.Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 548-0282 or (877) 853- 5247. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participant may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or (925) 516-5182.) 3. E-MAIL: a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at: www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings, and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY: a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ cityofbrentwoodca Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be

uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jennifer Hagen [(925) 516-5135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95445 Publish Dates: August 29, 2025.

balance and other charges: $334,793.58 The purported property address is: 3136 MILNER RD, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 071-281-011-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23968846-CL. 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 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23968846-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA23-968846-CL and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return

of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-23-968846-CL IDSPub #0249675 8/15/2025 8/22/2025 8/29/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 95340 Publish Dates: August 15, 22, 29, 2025.

to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hung Mai, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 17, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/16/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95371 Publish dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2025.

listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tom Gregory, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 14, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/13/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95420 Publish dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.

the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Nichelle Lynn Griffith 147 Putter Drive Brentwood, CA 94513 (402) 301-4831 Brentwood Press No. 021273 95447 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004019 The name of the business(es): J_R Remodeling Inc Located at: 2343 Sequoia Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JJ Electric Solutions Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ramon Heriberto Navarrete Frayde, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/27/2030 Antioch Press No. 061617 95309 Publish dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004392 The name of the business(es): Mary’s White Coat Lodging Located at: 4437 Rock Island Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mary Sue Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mary Smith, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/17/2030 Antioch Press No. 061617 95431 Publish dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-968846-CL Order No.: FIN-23007190 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Armando Diaz, an unmarried man Recorded: 7/29/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0120033 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/5/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name New Spring Day Spa at 3975 Warbler Dr, Antioch, CA 94509. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/26/2020 under File No. F-20200005225 (*1) Xiaosheng Lu, 3975 Warbler Dr, Antioch, CA 94509 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Xiaosheng Lu, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 95339 Publish dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003858 The name of the business(es): Liquor & Cigarette Outlet Located at: 1873 Contra Costa Blvd In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GARV ABHIRAJ INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/14/2025. Signature of registrant: Gaurav Kumar, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 18, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/17/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95370 Publish dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004076 The name of the business(es): Lucid Galleria Located at: 1375 Brookdale Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Zabi Sherzai. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/30/2025. Signature of registrant: Zabi Sherzai, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 31, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 7/30/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT 95330 Publish dates: August 8, 15, 22, File No. F-2025-0003425 The name of the 29, 2025. business(es): 1. Mr Fresno FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2. Mr Fresno - Real Estate NAME STATEMENT Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste File No. F-2025-0004102 The name of 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby the business(es): Home Inspections & registered by the following owner(s): Repairs Located at: 72 Canal Drive In: George A Ozburn. This business is con- Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered ducted by: An Individual. The registrant by the following owner(s): Ralph Richard commenced to transact business under Oroquita. This business is conducted by: the fictitious business name or names An Individual. The registrant commenced listed above on 6/16/2025. Signature of to transact business under the fictitious registrant: George Ozburn, Individual. business name or names listed above This statement was filed with the County on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ralph Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 25, Oroquita, Individual. This statement was 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/24/2030 filed with the County Clerk of Contra Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95334 Costa County on: August 1, 2025 by DepPublish dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025. uty Clerk Expires 7/31/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95394 Publish dates: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003575 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business(es): Aligned Care Behavioral NAME STATEMENT Services Located at: 15 Railroad Avenue File No. F-2025-0004189 The name of the 1st Floor In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby business(es): Body By Brooke Located registered by the following owner(s): at: 1323 Discovery Bay Blvd In: DiscovMaureen Ezeigwe, A Nursing Corpora- ery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered tion. This business is conducted by: A by the following owner(s): Brooke CulCorporation, State of Incorporation: CA. breath. This business is conducted by: An The registrant commenced to transact Individual. The registrant commenced to business under the fictitious business transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- business name or names listed above on nature of registrant: Maureen Ezeigwe, 1/1/2024. Signature of registrant: Brooke President. This statement was filed with Culbreath, Individual. This statement was the County Clerk of Contra Costa County filed with the County Clerk of Contra Coson: July 2, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires ta County on: August 7, 2025 by Deputy 7/1/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Clerk Expires 8/6/2030 Brentwood Press 95392 Publish dates: August 15, 22, 29, No. 02-1273 95423 Publish dates: AuSeptember 5, 2025. gust 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003655 The name of the business(es): TRAIN SMARTER AND HARDER PERSONAL TRAINING & SPORTS PERFORMANCE Located at: 3341 Walnut Blvd Suite 330 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TRAIN SMARTER AND HARDER, INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/02/2020. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Rearick, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/7/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95378 Publish dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003832 The name of the business(es): Tammy’s Nails And Spa Located at: 2430 Sand Creek Road, Suite D-5 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hung Mai. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004363 The name of the business(es): Our Valley Book Project Located at: 740 Crocket Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ron Essex Photography LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ronald L Essex, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 14, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/13/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95408 Publish dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004369 The name of the business(es): OAKLEY ON ICE Located at: 3981 Walnut Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GOT A PARTY INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 17th Day of September 2025, at 10:45 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing, and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: Ebony Jones- Shoes, Clothes, and holiday Decorations Ray Hagler Jr.- Bike, Construction Equipment, Ladders, Shoes, Flat Screen TV, and Lawn Equipment Tashaunda Cottrell- Bike, Suitcases, Fishing Poles, Stereo, and Armoire Donna Winslow- Coffee table, Chairs, and Bunk Bed Abraham Guevara- Dollie, Armchair, Books, and Fans Ada Eguzouwa- Suitcases, Love Seat, Shoes, Books, and Office Chair Latoshia Cannon- Toys, Speakers, Shoes, Clothing, and Mattress Deborah Walker- Golf Clubs, Bikes, Roll Away Toolbox, Dresser, and Artwork Tashaunda Cottrell- Books, Office Chair, Paintings, and Armoire Allen Myles- Suitcases, Musical Instruments, and Mattress Julia Childress- Sports Equipment, Stroller, End Table, and Mattress Julio Lopez Ulloa- BBQ Grill, Suitcases, Flat Screen TV, End Table, and Mattress Joshua Smith- Tool Box, Sports Equipment, Fans, and Mannequins Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 8/22/2025 and 8/29/2025 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95402 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Joe Ed Griffith, deceased CASE NUMBER P24-02101 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joe Ed Griffith, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Nichelle Lynn Griffith in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Nichelle Lynn Griffith be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 9/23/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 38 Room: 215. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURE TO MARINE TRAFFIC Project Description: On October 1, 2024, the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works began a project to rehabilitate the mechanical and electrical systems on four movable-span bridges in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta to extend their service life. The second phase of work will necessitate the closure of two bridges to marine traffic that requires a bridge opening, beginning October 1, 2025. Passage for small vessels that do not necessitate bridge openings will be maintained throughout construction. Additionally, vehicular traffic will continue to be accommodated on the bridges; however, motorists should expect intermittent one-lane closures and occasional temporary road closures during construction activities. Phase 2 Bridge Locations and Marine Traffic Closures include: • Eight Mile Road Bridge over Honker Cut, west of the City of Stockton, San Joaquin County, California – Closed to marine/boat traffic from October 1, 2025, through March 27, 2026 • Eight Mile Road Bridge over Bishop Cut, west of the City of Stockton, San Joaquin County, California – Closed to marine/boat traffic from October 1, 2025, through January 30, 2026 Work has been completed on the Bacon Island Road Bridge over Middle River and Tracy Boulevard Bridge over Grant Line Canal. For More Information, Please Contact: Dung Tran, HDR Resident Engineer: 916825-0093 or Dung.Tran@hdrinc.com Awni Taha, Engineering Services Manager, SJC Public Works: 209-468-3036 or ataha@sjgov.org Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95430 Publish Date: August 29, 2025. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 130247-CA APN: 018-380038-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/11/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 9/30/2025 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/12/2023 as Instrument No. 20230100515 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CHRISTOPHER GILLEY AND JENNIFER ANN GILLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described

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as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 806 ATHERTON BLVD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-5475 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,006,039.88 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 130247-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 130247-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMA-

TION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95374 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 2025.

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 (949) 776-4697, or visit this internet website https://prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-13651 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 8/8/2025 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (949) 776-4697 Patricia Sanchez Foreclosure Manager PPP#25-005479 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95398 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 2025.

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: 12/5/2025 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: 12/5/2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95424 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.

this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. RAJNI b. AKA FNU RAJNI to Proposed Name: RAJNI KAINTH 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: 12/1/2025 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: 8/8/2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95419 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004054 The name of the business(es): NOMOWMANI LLC Located at: 568 Hacienda Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NOMOWMANI 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 1/1/2025. Signature of registrant: Matthew James Olinick, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/29/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 95341 Publish dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025.

Press No. 03-0477 95440 August 29, September 5, 2025.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 25-13651 Loan No.: **2380 APN: 010-550-059-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Craig L. Cosentino And Patricia L. Cosentino, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 12/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0407487-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 9/15/2025 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at, 65 Civic Ave., Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $719,124.41 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 140 TREADWELL COURT Brentwood, California 94513 A.P.N.: 010-550-059-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. 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 (949) 776-4697 or visit this Internet Website https://prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-13651. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jessica Celeste Rodriguez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jessica Celeste Rodriguez CASE NUMBER: N25-1600 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jessica Celeste Rodriguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jessica Celeste Rodriguez to Proposed Name: Celeste Cuin 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: 12/15/2025 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: 8/13/2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95416 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shannon Dawn O’ dea Roberson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shannon Dawn O’ dea Roberson CASE NUMBER: N251590 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Shannon Dawn O’ dea Roberson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Shannon Dawn O’ dea Roberson to Proposed Name: Shannon Dawn O’ dea Lindsey 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Allison Lowe SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Allison Lowe CASE NUMBER: N251680 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Allison Lowe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Allison Morgan Lowe to Proposed Name: Allison Morgan Eiden. 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: 10/24/2025 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: 8/25/2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95449 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Fermin Cazares Solorio SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Fermin Cazares Solorio CASE NUMBER: N25-1603 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Fermin Cazares Solorio filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Fermin Cazares Solorio to Proposed Name: Fermin Cazares 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: 10/8/2025 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: 8/13/2025 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 95399 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: FNU RAJNI SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: FNU RAJNI CASE NUMBER: N251572 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner FNU RAJNI filed a petition with

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004061 The name of the business(es): Advanced Connectivity Located at: 717 Westmoor Cir In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jasmine Melissa Gonzalez-Hurtado. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/23/2018. Signature of registrant: Jasmine M Gonzalez-Hurtado, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 7/29/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 FOR CHANGE OF NAME 95321 Publish dates: August 8, 15, 22, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ian 29, 2025. Michael Doran SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PENAME STATEMENT TITION OF: Ian Michael Doran CASE File No. F-2025-0004228 The name of the NUMBER: N25-1615 TO ALL INTEREST- business(es): Above Builders And SerED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ian Michael vices LLC Located at: 752 Solitude Dr. In: Doran filed a petition with this court for a Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by decree changing names as follows: the following owner(s): Above Builders Present Name: And Services LLC . This business is cona. Ian Michael Doran ducted by: A Limited Liability Company, to Proposed Name: State of Organization: CA. The registrant Johannes Michael Harms commenced to transact business under 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the fictitious business name or names interested in this matter shall appear listed above on N/A. Signature of regisbefore this court at the hearing indicated trant: Jose De Jesus Armando Delgado, below to show cause, if any, why the President. This statement was filed with petition for change of name should not the County Clerk of Contra Costa County be granted. Any person objecting to the on: August 11, 2025 by Deputy Clerk name changes described above must file Expires 8/10/2030 Press No. 03-0477 a written objection that includes the rea- 95381 Publish dates: August 15, 22, 29, sons for the objection at least two court September 5, 2025. days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing NOTICE OF LIEN SALE to show cause why the petition should Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oaknot be granted. If no written objection ley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all is timely filed, the court may grant the of the goods stored in the prospective petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF units below. “C” Angela Reasoner, HEARING a. Date: 10/6/2025 Time: #207 Michael Van Buskirk, #979 & 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of #113 Michael Shaw, #10 Billie Jo the court is same as noted above. 3. a. Stillings, #13 Rodion Aivazov, #405 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Jerry Southerland, #406 & #708 Blair be published at least once each week for Martin, #915 Maria Shears, #921 four successive weeks prior to the date Melody Ellingson, #962 Ken Castro, set for hearing on the petition in the #900 & #913 Cassie Cavanaugh. following newspaper of general circula- The goods are described as furniture, tion, printed in this county: Brentwood tools and miscellaneous personal propPress erty items being sold pursuant to the Date: August 14, 2025 Judge of the assertion of the lien on September 4th, Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 2025 at 10:00am. In order to collect the 1273 95400 Publish Dates: August 22, amounts due from you. The sale will take 29, September 5, 12, 2025. place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of California. This lien sale is pursuant NAME STATEMENT to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of File No. F-2025-0003964 The name of the California Self Service Storage Facilthe business(es): The Pool Cover Guy ity Act. Auction is to be held by Jason LLC Located at: 1217 Poplar Dr In: Oak- Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the ley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be the following owner(s): The Pool Cover in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Guy LLC. This business is conducted by: A Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in Limited Liability Company, State of Orga- the event of settlement between owner nization: CA. The registrant commenced and obligated party. Oakley Press No. to transact business under the fictitious 03-0477 95407 Publish Dates: August business name or names listed above 22, 29, 2025. on 9/29/2021. Signature of registrant: Pervis L Abbott, CEO. This statement NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE was filed with the County Clerk of Contra OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Costa County on: July 24, 2025 by Deputy Notice is hereby given pursuant to Clerk Expires 7/23/2030 Oakley Press No. California Business and Professional 03-0477 95336 Publish dates: August 8, Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of 15, 22, 29, 2025. the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535. The auction will be held online on www. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS StorageTreasures.com. The underNAME STATEMENT signed will sell by online sale by competiFile No. F-2025-0003975 The name of the tive bidding the personal property of: business(es): Peace Of Mind Pool And Isaiah Pitts Spa Located at: 1217 Poplar Dr In: Oak- Candace Ternes ley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the Gabriel Archila following owner(s): This business is con- Esther Sahib ducted by: An Individual. The registrant Auctioneer Company: www.storagetcommenced to transact business under reasures.com The sale ends at 11:30 the fictitious business name or names am on Friday, 9/12/2025. Goods listed above on 9/29/2021. Signature of must be paid for by credit/debit card & registrant: Pervis L Abbott. This state- removed at completion of sale. Sale is ment was filed with the County Clerk of subject to cancellation in the event of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2025 by settlement between owner & obligated Deputy Clerk Expires 7/23/2030 Oakley party. Run Dates 8/29/2025 & 9/5/2025. Press No. 03-0477 95338 Publish dates: Storelocal Oakley 4700 Main Street, August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025. Oakley CA 94561 #925-625-7867 Oakley

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 035-300-009-4 TS No: CA08000209-25-1 TO No: 250207248-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 30, 2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 10, 2025 at 01:30 PM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 5, 2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0158642-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by CHARLES C. GASTON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT, as Trustor(s), in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof Exhibit “A” Lot 9, As Shown On That Certain Map Entitled, “Map Of Subdivision 3678”, Filed July 26, 1967, In Map Book 116 Of Maps, Page 41, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting Therefrom: Rights Reserved In The Deed From Albert Romiti, Recorded November 25, 1968, (File No. 87883), As Follows: All Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gas, Asphaltum, And Other Hydrocarbons, And All Chemical Gas, Now Or Hereafter Found Situated Or Located In All Or Any Part Or Portion Of The Lands Herein Described Lying More Than Five Hundred Feet (500) Below The Surface Thereof, Together With The Right To Slant Drill For And Remove All Or Any Of Said Oil, Gas, Casinghead Gas, Asphaltum And Other Hydrocarbons And Chemical Gas Lying Below A Depth Of More Than Five Hundred Feet Below The Surface Thereof; But Without Any Right Whatsoever To Enter Upon The Surface Of Said Land Or Upon Any Part Of Said Lands Within Five Hundred Feet (500) Vertical Distance Below The Surface Thereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 524 4TH ST, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $57,939.89 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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

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and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting. com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000209-25-1. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000209-25-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: July 31, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000209-25-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0477320 To: OAKLEY PRESS 08/15/2025, 08/22/2025, 08/29/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 95372 Publish Dates: August 15, 22, 29, 2025.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 25-13606 Loan No.: ******6833 APN: 034-360-024-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/27/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MARGUERITE ELCENKO HECIMOVICH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 10/3/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0167024-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 9/5/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $285,040.06 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 408 PINENUT STREET OAKLEY, California 94561 A.P.N.: 034-360-024-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the

sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-13606. 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 (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-13606 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 7/22/2025 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Patricia Sanchez Foreclosure Manager PPP#25-004966 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 95225 Publish Dates: August 8, 22, 29, 2025.

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: Alma Borcuk, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/04/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/3/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Adel H Saleh, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/12/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/11/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025

Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd., Ste. D 315 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pangla Ly Ty. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/13/2025. Signature of registrant: Pangla Ly Ty, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/13/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/12/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025

fault and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 8/15/2025 Prime Recon LLC Prime Recon LLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. By: Kristen Mazzara, Authorized Signer Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 7254142 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: https://salesinformation. prime-recon.com 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 (866) 539-4173 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkauction.comfor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case:TS#181406. 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 (866) 539-4173 for information regarding the trustee’s sale], or visit this internet website www. servicelinkauction.com for information regarding the sale of this property], using the file number assigned to this case TS#181406 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. A-4850825 08/29/2025, 09/05/2025, 09/12/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 95401 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004006 The name of the business(es): Banister Electrical Inc Located at: 2532 Verne Robert Circle In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Banister Electrical Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/01/2004. Signature of registrant: Daniel Pauline, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/28/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/27/2030 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003776 The name of the business(es): Otto & Sons Construction Located at: 36 E . MADILL ST In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tangitau Corporation. This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alani Petelo Tangitau, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/14/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/13/2030 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004107 The name of the business(es): Mrs. Lake Arrowhead Real Estate Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alma Borcuk. This

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003968 The name of the business(es): Slurp Located at: Mobile dirty soda In: Brentwood, Ca. 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jami Loercher, Christopher Loercher. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Kristin B Connelly, clerk-recorder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/24/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/23/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003932 The name of the business(es): GODDARD SCHOOL THE Located at: 115 Technology Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HVG Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/05/2020. Signature of registrant: Venkataganesh Muthumarayan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/23/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/22/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2025-0004236 The name of the business(es): Haus of Vanity Located at: 642 1st St. Suite 1 In: Brentwood CA, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jamie Summer RussellWilbert. 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: Jamie Russell-Wilbert, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/11/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/10/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004045 The name of the business(es): BAY AREA ROOFING EXPERTS Located at: 1931 San Miguel Dr In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BAY AREA BUILDING EXPERTS, 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 01/01/2025. Signature of registrant: James Campos, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/29/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/28/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003488 The name of the business(es): Roth Escher Art Group Located at: 1041 Dolores Dr In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROTH FINE ART APPRAISALS, INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Andrea Roth, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 06/27/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 06/26/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003764 The name of the business(es): 18KT MARKETPLACE Located at: 318 SAN MARINO LN In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 18KT MARKETPLACE LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tiffany Thompson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/14/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/13/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004173 The name of the business(es): EJ Function LLC Located at: 8580 Pinehollow Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): EJ Function LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jeffrey Alan Fesunoff, COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/06/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/05/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003911 The name of the business(es): Sabacon Business Academy Located at: 3130 Balfour Road, D320 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sabacon Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gerald Johnson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/23/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/22/2030 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0004295 The name of the business(es): Miller’s Cafe Located FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at: 2013 Elkins Way In: Brentwood, CA NAME STATEMENT 94513, is hereby registered by the fol- File No. F-2025-0004347 The name of lowing owner(s): El Shroog Breakfast LLC. the business(es): NITTY LICE REMOVAL

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2025-0003987 The name of the business(es): Relief Point Therapy Located at: 70 Sandhill Crane Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Genis Noelle Matel 2. EJ Charles Matel. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/16/2025. Signature of registrant: EJ Charles Matel, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 07/25/2025 by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/24/2030 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 181406 Title No. 250073618 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/26/2021. 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. On 09/24/2025 at 1:30 PM, Prime Recon LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/28/2021, as Instrument No. 2021-0210802, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Robert Russell Kutzner, unmarried man WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 031-102-052-3 and 031102-017-6 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3250 Stone Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $672,494.18 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of De-

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Tunnels from page 1 schedule, billions over budget, and not even one mile of working track yet. What a complete waste of taxpayer funds. And Californians are expected to believe that his single conveyance tunnel plan is credible as it relates to time and cost?” Morgan was acknowledged as a “key figure in the Delta recreation community” durin g a 2016 testimony before the DWP control board in which he opposed the tunnel project, then called the California Water Fix project. Morgan said the project will not create any new water for the state, instead redistributing water from local sources to other parts of the state “Time to scrap the conveyance plan and start seriously evaluating projects that will create new water such as desalination and/or reservoirs,” he said. The DWP has pushed back against these concerns, and others, in a fact sheet that seeks to address common questions about the tunnel project. “The Delta Conveyance Project will capture water that would be otherwise unavailable without the project,” the fact sheet reads. “The project will capture and move water from high flows created by big, but infrequent, storm events. Because of outdated infrastructure, most years, we miss opportunities to capture water. From October 1, 2024 through April 17, 2025 alone, had it been in place, the Delta Conveyance Project would have captured about 867,000 acre-feet of water — enough for over 9.1 million people for a year, all while satisfying water quality and endangered species regulations.” Morgan’s suggestion that projects such as desalination and reservoirs should take priority is also a point addressed by the DWP. It states that “water solutions in California are not an ‘either/or’ propo-

sition” and that the State Water Project also provides a foundation for local water supply and resiliency projects. While the DWP also asserts that the proposed tunnel will not harm the Delta and surrounding communities, this too has faced challenges from local agencies. “While some noise, traffic, and disruption is inevitable with a major construction effort of this scale, significant work has been undertaken over several years to avoid and minimize impacts through project design,” the fact sheet explains. “These efforts have helped to minimize noise, traffic, power needs, aesthetic effects, boating and waterway effects, and land disturbances.” In 2023, the Sacramento-based Delta Protection Commission criticized the tunnel project following the discovery that the draft environmental impact statement had not adequately described the potential effects the proposed tunnel system would have on “significant cultural and historical resources.” A 2023 survey by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found that the environmental impact statement for the planned Delta tunnel did not include any impact statements recognizing the Delta’s status as a cultural landscape valued by California Native American tribes, Delta residents, and its visitors. “The environmental review process has been thorough and provided us with opportunities to work with the community to minimize potential impacts,” Carrie Buckman, the project’s Environmental Program Manager, said in a January 2024 newsletter. “We are now poised to take the next steps in engineering, design and permitting, and further developing a comprehensive Community Benefits Program.” The DWR did further environmental reviews, including a 142-day public com-

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ment period in which they received more than 700 letters and 7,000 individual comments, according to the agency. The final environmental statement addresses all “substantive comments,” according to the DWR. “We made several notable design refinements specifically to avoid or minimize local construction impacts,” said Graham Bradner, executive director of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, the agency responsible for engineering and design work, and eventually project construction. “We reduced the number of tunnel shafts, chose state-of-the-art fish screens to improve performance and reduce the size of the on-bank structure, and found a way to connect straight to the California Aqueduct. These creative solutions really help to reduce the overall project footprint.” According to the Aug. 20 press release from Newsom’s office, the tunnel project has received some necessary permits since the final environmental impact study in December 2023, but is still mired by “red tape.” One of the local agencies continuing to push back against the project is the Diablo Water District, which says the project disregards environmental factors and water quality, according to Board Secretary Kait Knight. “The District remains firmly opposed to the project, and may appear…before the State Panel tasked with hearing objections and protests that have been filed against this project,” a July press release from the water district reads. “The proposed project, which seeks to construct a tunnel to divert water to Southern California, disregards critical environmental and water quality impacts.” The press release outlines some of the organization’s concerns, which focus on the certain key issues:

Tobacco from page 1 meeting, when city staff requested additional time to craft the ordinance due to the “compromises” made to the regulation after staff heard public feedback. The newly-passed ordinance will restrict retailers from selling tobacco products within 500 feet of public and private schools. Tutoring centers are not categorized the same way as schools under the policy. The distance requirement is an increase from the proposed 250 feet that was settled on during the May meeting while the focus on schools is a looser standard than the proposed restriction that would have barred tobacco products from being sold near what the city called youth-oriented establishments – anywhere where minors are likely to frequent, such as schools, public libraries or bowling alleys. The city would still cap the number of available licenses in the city at 41, staying consistent with the May discussion, according to Mayor Susannah Meyer. But the change from youth-oriented establishments to K-12 school sites will leave many fewer retailers impacted by the ordinance. The discussion at that meeting took roughly four hours and saw local youth and business owners clash over the potential regulation. Business owners characterized the ordinance — which would see tobacco licenses issued first come, first served and would prohibit two retailers within a set proximity of one another from both selling tobacco products — as a potential threat to their livelihoods. Students who spoke at the May meeting implored the council to adopt the ordinance in an effort to make

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Retailers who sell tobacco products in Brentwood, such as the Rotten Robbie gas station on Lone Tree Way, will soon need a specific type of license in order to continue to do so tobacco products more difficult for their peers to get their hands on, stemming the tide of students who may potentially develop a nicotine addiction. The public comments at the Aug. 26 meeting were similar, with business owners and minors still split on the best course of action. City staff noted that they had received three comments in support of the regulation and eight opposing it ahead of the meeting. Before the council’s vote, Amber Zulawski, the owner of the Quik Stop convenience store on Walnut Boulevard, expressed concern that youth-oriented estab-

• Threat to the local groundwater aquifer: The tunnel could disrupt natural flows and strain the aquifer the district relies on for clean, safe drinking water. • Harm to Delta health and habitat: Diverting water threatens the Delta’s fragile ecosystems and could cause irreversible damage to fish and wildlife. • Disruption to the Delta way of life: The project risks long-term harm to local farming, recreation, tourism, and businesses that depend on a healthy Delta. “As a community-focused local water provider, we have a long-term responsibility to protect the water resources, environment, and quality of life for our community,” General Manager of Diablo Water District Dan Muelrath explained. “The Delta Tunnel project poses serious threats to our region, and we continue to actively advocate against it on our community’s behalf.” The district further encouraged residents to make their voices heard by contacting Gov. Newsom, state Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, Assemblymember Lori Wilson, and U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier to “oppose the Delta Tunnel project and protect the future of the Delta.” • Gov. Gavin Newsom can be contacted at https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/ • State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon can be contacted at https://sd03.senate. ca.gov/contact • Assemblymember Lori Wilson can be contacted at https://a11.asmdc.org/ contact-me • U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier can be contacted at https://desaulnier.house.gov/ connect More about the Delta Conveyance Project can be found at www.deltaconveyanceproject.com More about the Diablo Water District can be found at www.diablowater.org

lishments were too broadly defined and could lead to uneven enforcement of the regulation. She pointed out that several tutoring and daycare facilities had been identified as youth-oriented establishments while others had not in order to illustrate her point. Zulawski also requested that the council consider grandfathering in businesses that currently sell tobacco products and allowing them to continue to operate despite not being in compliance with the distance regulations proposed in the ordinance. However, the council remained consistent with their decision at the May meeting in saying that it would undercut the purpose of the ordinance to do so, giving these businesses 12 months to “wind down” their tobacco sales. However, the council did note that should a school choose to move within 500 feet of an establishment selling tobacco products with a licence, the license would remain valid and could continue to be renewed. Meyer and Vice Mayor Pa’tanisha Pierson described the process as collaborative, saying that hearing from residents and business owners during the public comment portion of the meeting was an important part of the process because it helps the council to better understand the needs of the city. “We tried to take into consideration the voices of our residents and the voices of our business owners,” Pierson said. “We are not going to make everyone happy and so we’ll try our best. This is what we do on council.” “Tonight is going to end up being a compromise,” Meyer agreed. The full meeting can be watched at https://bit. ly/45R0csf

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