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REGIONAL A Contra Costa County deputy sheriff will not be charged in the aftermath of a shooting that took the life of a Discovery Bay man nearly three years ago.

An investigation completed by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office (DA) concluded that Deputy Matthew Gauthier lawfully shot and killed 41-year-old Paul Ridgeway during an encounter in unincorporated Martinez, Dec. 5, 2018.

According to the report released by the DA’s office, Ridgeway ran from Gauthier and a struggle between the two men ensued. Ridgeway produced a handgun and fired at point-blank range at Gauthier, narrowly missing the deputy. Gauthier separated himself from Ridgeway and fired eight times. Ridgeway was pro-

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rentwood Mayor Joel Bryant, second from the right, and members of the Brentwood Arts Commission cut the ribbon at the debut of a new art exhibit in the Brentwood Library.

With the city council’s approval, the commission received applications from 43 artists who submitted 178 pieces of artwork for the chance to be featured in the library exhibit. Twenty-four pieces were selected and will be featured in the library as part of a permanent art collection.

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Consolidation decision delayed “ The ECCFPD Board of Directors) would

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

REGIONAL It’s often said that the wheels of government turn slowly, and the effort to approve the consolidation of the East Contra Costa (ECCFPD) and Contra Costa County (Con Fire) fire protection districts has been no exception.

The Con Fire Board of Directors was scheduled to consider the matter during its Aug. 10 meeting. Instead, Con Fire Fire Chief Lewis T. Broschard III opened the meeting by pulling the item off the agenda, noting that the ECCFPD Board of Directors had expressed some concerns with the pending resolution. If approved, the

like some more time to work on the resolution of application language to ensure that we both have what is considered substantially similar language, which is important to the LAFCO process.

resolution will result in an application to the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to approve Con Fire’s annexation of the ECCFPD. While this action has frequently

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BRENTWOOD City leaders and business officials agree that Brentwood’s downtown is a jewel of East County.

Now they’re hoping a recent decision will help it sparkle even more.

The nonprofit Downtown Brentwood Coalition (DBC), an all-volunteer group of downtown property and business owners who strive to improve downtown’s economic conditions, plan to hire a full-time director as part of a larger effort to become an accredited member of a nationally renowned, preservation-based, economic development organization.

“We want to make downtown stronger and more unified, but it (being an accredited member of the Main Street America program) is also very attractive to businesses coming in because Main Street America is obviously a national (organization),” said Becky Bloomfield, vice president of the DBC. Becoming a Main Street America-accredited agency will open doors to a host of resources, including state and federal grants and guidance from the national organization and its members.

The Main Street America organization, made up of national small towns, mid-sized communities and urban commercial districts, is billed as the leading voice for preservationbased economic development and community revitalization across the country.

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Los Medanos College prepares to welcome fall students to new Brentwood location

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

As summer winds down and students prepare to return to school, some students will be among the first to take classes at a brand new campus, thanks to the opening of the new Los Medanos Brentwood Center.

“The college community has been working on development of the new Brentwood Center for many years, and our LMC educators are very excited that the facility is completed and ready for opening,” said Los Medanos President Bob Kratochvil.” It is an incredible addition to the city of Brentwood and for the generations of students in East Contra Costa County. I am deeply grateful to all those who helped plan this incredible educational center, I am proud of our district and taxpayers for their vision in building it and I am overjoyed for our students.”

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The new Los Medanos College campus, located at 1351 Pioneer Square, is set to welcome students this fall.

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achieved through local legislation — Measure A in 2006 and Measure E in 2011, the combined sums of which totaled roughly $65 million. After securing this funding and working through nearly a decade of planning and preparation, the opening was then

further delayed by the pandemic, pushing it back from September 2020, when construction on the building ended during this year’s summer semester.

The 55,000-square-foot campus is set to serve as the new permanent home of Los

Medanos’ Brentwood classes, which were previously housed in the shopping center on Sand Creek Road, nestled between restaurants and retailers.

The new facility, on a 17.5-acre parcel of land at 1351 Pioneer Square, is more than double the size of the old center, with fifteen classrooms in addition to four science labs, a bookstore, a student commons and many other amenities. More than 700 parking spaces will accommodate the large number of expected students.

Fall classes begin on Aug. 23, with a limited number of classes being held in person, in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Kratochvil estimates that roughly 33% of classes offered at both the Brentwood and Pittsburg centers will be held in person or as hybrids (a combination of online and inperson sessions).

More information about the new Brentwood center and upcoming class schedules can be found at www.losmedanos.edu.

City leaders shoot down private school proposal

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Brentwood City Council has denied an appeal

by St. Anne Village, Inc. (SAV), to found a private school in Brentwood, citing the proposed location on the corner of Walnut Boulevard and Continente Avenue as inappropriate for a school.

SAV had twice appeared before the planning commission requesting approval for its 150-student, kindergarten-through-eighth-grade private technical school, and were denied.

On July 27, the organization appealed the planning commission’s decision at the regular city council meeting and were once again denied.

Lance Crannell, SAV’s architect for the project, said that the city council’s decision effectively killed the project.

“There’s really no hard feelings about the whole process; we aren’t upset,” said Crannell. “We are more perplexed. We don’t understand why it played out the way it played out more than anything else.”

Crannell was hired by SAV to design the interior

of the building already under construction on the site, working with SAV Executive Director Michael Rigsby to give life to SAV’s proposal.

Crannell said many modifications were made to the plan after its first trip to the planning commission, including relocating a playground to increase traffic flow and building a shuttle system to eliminate the need for 150 students’ individual transportation to the school.

Despite these and other changes and the jobs the school would create, Crannell said that the city appeared to be set against the plan.

“In a lot of ways, they did not consider the information provided to them, or did not understand the information that was provided to them,” he said. “Certainly, in the deliberation of the planning commission and the city council, they refer to their feelings in their gut, rather than the data that was provided to them with regards to the economic analysis that was provided to them, the traffic study and the fact that their own traffic engineer on record stating he had no issues with our traffic plan.”

According to the city staff report, staff were concerned that the school would detract from general em-

ployment opportunities available on the site on the corner of Walnut Boulevard and Continente Avenue. A school was not seen as an ideal use for that location, and there was concern that a school would reduce the city’s ability to maintain its general development plan and support light industrial and commercial activity.

SAV currently offers end-of-life and respite care, and is working to create a senior housing complex in Byron.

Since the organization has an intergenerational model, a school has been integral to SAV’s plans since its inception in 2007. Concerns over the public schools’ response to the pandemic spurred Rigsby and his colleagues to move forward with their plan for a private school.

“As things were progressing last year and our kids were out of school, we were looking at all the damaging effects,” Rigsby said. “A school has always been something on our list . . . with everything going on, it took a higher priority.”

For now, SAV will pause in their campaign as they search for a new site for the school.

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A 30-year-old man is transported to a waiting helicopter after being assaulted on the night of Aug. 8 in Brentwood. The suspect remains at large.

Man hospitalized following assault A man was seriously injured after being assaulted on Aug. 8 on Brentwood Boulevard, between Spruce Street and Broderick Drive, police said.

The victim, a 30-year-old Brentwood resident, was transported to a local hospital for lacerations, abrasions and a few puncture wounds from an unknown weapon shortly after the 7:40 p.m. incident, said Lt. Walter O’Grodnick of the Brentwood Police Department.

“The victim is expected to survive, but in a follow-up interview he was unable to identify the person(s) responsible

for stabbing him,” O’Grodnick said.

O’Grodnick noted that authorities were unable to located a crime scene, but it’s believed that the incident occurred somewhere on Brentwood Boulevard, between Spruce Street and Broderick Drive.

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East County authorities have released video of a July 16 motorcycle crash east of Discovery Bay and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the alleged responsible driver.

The video shows someone in a red truck unsafely attempting to pass motorists on state Route 4 in unincorPhoto courtesy of Christopher Bell porated San Joaquin County, then East County authorities are searching for a red clipping an oncom- truck believed to be involved in a July crash. ing motorcyclist.

Authorities are continuing to The motorcyclist, an unidentified adult male, sustained moderate inju- search for the alleged responsible drivries after crashing into the water 15 er of the red truck, which fled the acfeet down an embankment, according cident scene.

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The motorcyclist was flown to truck is encouraged to call the CaliforJohn Muir Medical Center. An update nia Highway Patrol at 209-938-4800.

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Patriot Jet Team Foundation to hold gala

by Jake Menez Staff Writer

Fans of the Tom Cruise classic “Top Gun” may not be able to “ride into the danger zone” the way Cruise’s character does in the film, but they will soon have the chance to experience all the thrills associated with jet piloting in an educational environment, thanks to Byron’s Patriot Jet Team Foundation and its upcoming benefit gala.

On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Patriot Jet Team Foundation (PJTF) will host its eighth annual benefit gala at the foundation’s base of operations at Byron Airport.

For the past nine years, the PJTF, a nonprofit organization, has dedicated itself to community outreach in the form of educational programs, scholarships and activities designed to get youth across the Bay Area and Central Valley excited about careers in aerospace, aviation and STEM-related fields.

“We attribute our success to taking a holistic approach, and our very supportive and community-based culture,” explains Randy Howell, owner of the Patriots Jet Team and an avid PJTF volunteer and board member. “We not only focus on inspiring youth in our community through our programs, but we do so by collaborating with educators, engaging parents and offering mentorship.”

The Patriots Jet Team Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that is funded entirely by donors and through fundraising

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Byron’s Patriot Jet Team Foundation will host a benefit gala in September. The nonprofit dedicates itself to community outreach in the form of educational programs, scholarships and activities designed to get youth across the Bay Area and Central Valley excited about careers in aerospace, aviation and STEM-related fields. events such as the upcoming benefit gala.

The gala itself is also supported entirely by volunteers — including students, parents and pilots who will transform the team’s airport hangar into an elegant dinner showcase, according to Pamela Musselman, one of the organizers of the event.

The benefit gala will take place in the Patriots Jet Center, located at the Byron Airport,

on the evening of Sept.18 from 5 to 10 p.m., beginning with a cocktail reception.

During the reception, guests will be encouraged to walk among the jets and visit both the Flight Simulation Center and the Aerospace Academy, before dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.

Following dinner, the evening will include jet demonstrations, a behind-the-scenes

look at the involvement of the Patriot Jets pilots in the new blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick,” live music and a spirited auction to cap off the night.

Adding even more excitement to the celebration this year, the event will feature a number of guest speakers — including students of the programs offered by the PJFT, who will share how the programs have impacted their lives, as well as a presentation from an actor involved in the filming of the upcoming “Top Gun” sequel.

Fundraising from the gala event will be used to expand the programs the PJTF provides, free of charge, to middle school and high school students, and help bolster upcoming initiatives for growth.

“Looking ahead, we would like to offer college engineering scholarships and add a robotics and engineering workplace at our Learning Center, while developing a new program curriculum, expanding our STEM partner programs and recruiting more volunteers,” said Howell.

Limited tickets are still available for the 400-person gala event.

Early-bird pricing is $225 before Aug. 15, after which the price increases to $275 per ticket.

The Patriots Jet Team Foundation is located at 760 Osprey Court in Byron. For more event and ticketing information, as well as to learn more about the foundation, readers can visit www.pjtf.org or call 925-338-7583. For tickets, visit HTTP://bit.ly/2021PJTFGala.

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Creekside Park unveils new disc golf course

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Visitors to Brentwood’s Creekside Park will have another way to pass the time with the recent unveiling of a disc golf course in a formerly unused section of the sprawling park grounds.

The new course became available for use earlier this month with the installation of equipment, although parks and recreation staff will continue to fine-tune aspects of the course such as signage and the locations of baskets and tee boxes in the coming weeks. An official grand opening of the course is expected to take place in late August.

Disc golf is played similarly to golf, as the object of the game is to toss a frisbee into a metal basket in the same way a golfer attempts to get their ball in the hole on the green.

Public Information Officer Gregory Lawson expressed excitement at the completion of the project, which has been mentioned in community surveys and meetings as far back as 2015.

“The community made it clear that disc golf was needed in the city of Brentwood,” explains Lawson. “This 9-hole course answers that need and affords the residents another form of recreational activity for all ages here in Brentwood.”

Although plans for disc golf in Brentwood have consistently been brought up by members of the community over the years,

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Disc golf player David Callahan plays the game at a new course that debuted at Brentwood’s Creekside Park last week. nothing concrete began to happen until the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan was updated in 2019, reflecting the community demand for a disc golf course. Per the report, disc golf was seen as a top-five requested sport in Brentwood alongside others such as pickleball, soccer and baseball.

Following the update of the master plan, Lawson noted, “Parks staff and local disc golf advocates toured and discussed numerous sites at various parks through-

out the city and eventually found Creekside Park as offering the most usable terrain in an otherwise underutilized section of the park.”

After being presented at Brentwood’s Park and Recreation Commission meeting in May of this year, the project was unanimously approved. Plans soon got underway with the course being designed by Brian Johnson, a park maintenance supervisor.

“Brian deserves a lot of the credit for

getting this thing off the ground,” explained disc golf enthusiast A.J. Jaussaud while testing the course with friends. Jaussaud was one of the biggest advocates for the inclusion of a disc golf course in Brentwood.

“Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and Brian was a big part of helping bring it to Brentwood,” he said. “Now I have friends from all over the Bay Area coming to check out the city’s new course.”

Disc golf is typically played with a set of three specialized discs: a driver, a midrange and a putter. These discs each have a different usage depending on which part of the hole players are navigating. Currently, Creekside Park does not provide equipment and players will be required to supply their own, but if the demand is deemed great enough, the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department will explore potentially providing equipment, Lawson said.

The disc golf course is just the beginning of a number of park projects that the city of Brentwood is working on, Lawson revealed. Other initiatives in progress include the construction of up to six pickleball courts at Creekside Park, construction of restrooms at both Creekside and Garin parks and numerous trail enhancement projects to include rest areas, maps, signage and other amenities to various trail segments.

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The last reason is increased regulation and costs on landlords. California now has statewide rent-control for certain landlords (most small landlords are exempt). The unintended consequence of this is that the harder and less profitable it is to provide rental housing, the less investors will want to participate. They will either sell their rental or not buy new rental properties, which reduces the supply of available rentals. That’s right, rent control works great for those who can find a rental, but it often makes rents effectively go UP for any new potential tenants because rentals are harder to find.

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One of the main reasons is simple supply and demand. With home prices skyrocketing, there are many wannabe homeowners who can’t afford to buy. That leaves renting as their main option which means there is more demand for rentals. On top of that we have fewer rentals for them to compete for. We weren’t building enough homes in the US BEFORE COVID hit.

Since then, we’ve had construction shut-downs, supply constraints, etc. that are slowing down construction. Plus there is a big demand from regular homebuyers to buy homes, so there are fewer homes available for investors to buy and offer as rentals.

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What to expect at a cannabis dispensary A few days ago, I was asked about cannabis. The person who inquired is a local and well-respected cardiologist.

He was concerned for one of his older patients who has arthritis and some other discomforts that we all start to experience later in life. At first, I Senior offered to chat with orner this person and share what I know and his response was, “I’m the doctor and I want to learn.” I was glad to share what I knew and was pleased that he was open-minded enough to try and Marla help his patient.

Luckhardt It’s no secret to those who know me that I find the various products and forms of cannabis helpful for my degenerative disks and scattered arthritis, bursitis and the rest of the “itises” that make cartwheels a thing of the past! Although it is neither a cure nor a total pain reliever, it does make the daily aches and pains a lot more tolerable.

To break it down in simple terms, there are two parts of the marijuana plant used for pain. CBD is the part that most use for mild pain and it seems to help a lot of people. It comes in roll-on, ingested oil under the tongue, creams and lotions as well as edibles like gummies or chocolate.

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They even label them with clever names.

I started using pot in the ‘60s but my bones weren’t brittle and my back was young and strong. That was the sativa part of my hippie history. Now, the indica is more useful, and for me I find some relief without having to rely on pain pills or anything stronger than an occasional Tylenol. Again, for me this is helpful, but it was kind of hit-or-miss with each product, until I found the ones that help me the most without bringing me back to those days in the ‘60s.

A few weeks ago, two of my friends asked if I would take them to a local dispensary. Both ladies have issues with pain and decided a road trip was in order. We made a day of it with a nice lunch out for one of their birthdays, and an educational visit to my favorite place

“ If you think you might be a candidate for cannabis, I strongly suggest you research everything, including finding a licensed and reputable place that has knowledgeable people and can help you decide what should work best for your needs.

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to get safe and friendly advice on the various marijuana products. If you think you might be a candidate for cannabis, I strongly suggest you research everything, including finding a licensed and reputable place that has knowledgeable people and can help you decide what should work best for your needs.

As in all of the dispensaries, you should expect to see a security guard at the front door who will briefly scan you for weapons and if you have a purse, ladies, you will most probably be asked to open it to have him take a peek.

This is for your safety and the safety of others. Then you will be guided to the welcome desk, as I call it, so you can show your photo identification and check in. Most places offer points or rewards

so you can get either money off or a bonus product. They will ask if you’d like notifications of sales too, but you don’t have to. They’ll open the door to the store and there will be someone to answer all questions, explain products and assist you on how to make the most of what you need to accomplish. It’s bright and clean and they adhere to social distancing and safety for COVID. It can be a bit overwhelming at first since there are hundreds of choices, but I found them to be patient and kind, walking us through each option. Since the federal government has not made the use of cannabis legal nationally, they are allowed to take cash or a debit card only, so no credit cards yet. Most will charge about $3 for the use of the debit card.

Ask for a senior discount if they don’t offer it. Take advantage of anything that they offer to bring your cost down.

The use of any product should be discussed with your physician. Mine was very supportive, but please check with yours first. When I consume my gummies or chocolate, it is after dinner in the late evening so I can relax and sleep through the night. Don’t plan on driving since it can alter your reflexes. Feel free to email me if you have questions.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Reach her at marla2054@aol.com.

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Events Friday, August 13 Big Cat Poker Run

The Big Cat Poker Run, presented by the Discovery Bay Lions Club, returns to the California Delta on Aug. 13 and 14. The weekend of fun begins that Friday, with a lunch run to Smith’s Landing in Antioch. A welcoming party and registration follow that evening. Saturday is the Poker Run, with plenty of time to socialize. A poker draw and party, open to the public, follow. Two routes are available: a shorter run for slower boats, and a longer run for larger, faster boats. The short run will be from Discovery Bay to Sugar Barge Resort, to Windmill Cove for lunch and then back to Discovery Bay. The longer route is from Discovery Bay to Pittsburg Marina, to Windmill Cove for lunch and then back to Discovery Bay. Watersports fans can watch the boats take off at the Discovery Bay lighthouse on Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. The lighthouse is located on the levee near the Discovery Bay Marina. For more information, visit http://bigcatpokerrun.com.

Saturday, August 14 ARTWalk at the Brentwood Farmers Market

Handmade fine arts and crafts will be sold by artists at the Brentwood Farmers Market, located at 2nd and Oak streets, from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 14. The ARTWalk is sponsored by the Art Guild of the Delta. For more information about Art Guild of the Delta, go to www.artguildofthedelta.org.

Antioch Art and Wine Walk

The Rivertown Business District in Antioch is hosting an art and wine walk on Aug. 14 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the corner of G and 3rd streets.

The cost is $20. The event is sponsored by the Celebrate Antioch Foundation. For more information, visit http://celebrateantioch.org/ event/art-wine-walk/

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Saturday, August 21 Soroptimist Uncorked Event

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community, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 21 at Tess’ Community Kitchen, 8091 Balfour Road, in Brentwood. Attendees will enjoy a charcuterie box (meats, cheeses, crackers and more) and a glass of Petersen Vineyards wine. Raffle prizes will also be awarded. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. To purchase tickets, email Sue Pretzer at SPretzer303@yahoo.com, or Kathi Reed at Kathi@kathireed.com. All Contra Costa County COVID-19 requirements will be followed.

Delta Quilters Guild Quilt Show

The nonprofit Delta Quilters Guild is hosting a show on Aug. 21 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Aug. 22 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, in Brentwood. The show will feature exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, raffles and a boutique. The theme of the show is “Quilting…

The Thread That Binds.” The cost is $10, with free admission for those under age 8 and over age 80. The entrance wristband, good for both days, also entitles attendees to shopping and lunch specials, courtesy of Downtown Brentwood merchants. For more information, visit www.deltaquilters.org.

Sunday, September 12 East Contra Costa Historical Society Drive-Thru Barbecue The COVID-19 safe drive-thru event will take place on Sept. 12 between 2 and 4 p.m.

A tri-tip dinner with local produce will be served. In order to avoid traffic congestion, the meals will be available by surname at select times. The cost is $25.

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Ongoing Events

ADOS Bay Area Online Meet-Up

The ADOS Bay Area, which aims to educate, organize and mobilize the community to push for reparative justice with transformative policies that would close the racial wealth gap, hosts a general meeting on the third Sunday of each month from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., until late December. For more information on the organization, visit https://bit.ly/3gBz1Iv.

East County Resource Coalition

A host of community organizations appear each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bay Point to offer free services to folks in need.

The event, held at 204 Bailey Road, features Bay Church mobile showers, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Contra Costa Health Services and many other organizations. For more information or to volunteer, call Karen McBride at 510-619-8039 or Delano Johnson at 925-812-2939.

Friday Night Music on the Delta.

A free concert series is held every Friday on 2nd Street in Antioch, next to the Solid Rock Cafe, from 5 to 10 p.m. Contra Costa County artists from a variety of genres will be featured.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. For more information, visit https://m. facebook.com/AntiochDeltaMusic/

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Liberty Adult Education’s morning English as a second language beginner level class is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The classes and resources are free and take place on-campus, 929 2nd St, in Brentwood. For more information or to register, visit www.libertyadulted.org or call 925-634-2565.

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In a series of haunting and historical tales collected and written by Carol A. Jensen, “Ghost Stories From the San Joaquin Delta: Mystery, History and the Unexplained” covers a seemingly untold part of Contra Costa County history.

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Helping One Woman delivers charity to Discovery Bay

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Brandy Woolman, Jeanette Hemmenway, Debby Neely and Shelly Williams all started their journey with Helping One Woman in 2018 and since then have worked endlessly to bring the community together through acts of kindness.

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Helping One Woman will host a dinner on Aug. 17 to inspire and connect members of the community through the act of charity.

Helping One Woman’s Discovery Bay chapter was started in 2018 by Brandy Woolman, Jeanette Hemmenway, Debby Neely and Shelly Williams.

These four women desired to give back to their community, and found a successful way to do so through dinners, socializing and gatherings.

With ideas of bringing the community together and giving those in need a chance to be seen and helped, the Helping One Woman chapter went on to host monthly dinners until the pandemic lockdowns prevented them from doing so.

Now, with restrictions decreased, the chapter is again able to host dinners aiding a woman in need.

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“She [Woolman] worried that there wouldn’t be enough people in our community who needed help that we could do monthly events,” said Hemmenway, the regular event speaker and master of ceremonies.

Ideas of visibility during tribulation were emphasized by the four women.

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knew everybody. But that’s because you just don’t know, because people who are struggling and suffering just aren’t seen,” said Neely, the sponsor liaison “I get to see the other side of things. I get to see all the donations and talk with sponsors and donors who want to give to the event and our recipient.”

This month’s event will raise money to aid local resident Michelle Guerra, mother of Colten Guerra of Team Hulken.

Michelle Guerra and her family have experienced many ups and downs in recent years.

Colten, the young boy behind whom the community rallied as he beat cancer, relapsed again last year.

Individuals unable to attend can still participate through donations, such as prize baskets to be given away at the event.

For anyone interested, the Aug.17 dinner reservations will be accepted until Aug. 12.

Also check out the group’s Facebook page at Helping One Woman - Discovery Bay. As the organization says, one woman with $10 can buy another woman lunch, but 100 women with $10 can make a real difference.

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It is time to fight for tunnel design changes

For more than a year, I have been a member of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA) Stakeholder Engagement Committee (SEC).

The DCA is a joint powers agency charged with design and uest construction comment of the proposed Delta Conveyance Project (DCP), which will be controlled and operated by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). Basically DWR is not equipped to manage design and construction, so the DCA is responsible to DWR for the design and construction. The DCP is the state’s latest effort to build a mechanism to convey fresh water from the northern reaches of the Delta to the Bethany Reservoir, where it will start its journey south. The water will be used to irrigate crops of the Central Valley and provide water for consumers, farmers and businesses all the way to the state’s southern border.

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The project was previously known as WaterFix or the Twin Tunnels Project. In April 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back WaterFix to a single-tunnel project.

WaterFix ended and was replaced with the DCP. Likely in response to stiff resistance from Delta communities during the WaterFix project, the DCA established the SEC to gain insight and input during the project design phase from a broad range of constituents with an interest in the Delta. The SEC has been successful in encouraging several changes to the current proposed designs to the benefit of the Delta and its residents.

As a homeowner on Bethel Island for over 20 years and a retired engineer, I decided that if DWR is going to control a $15 billion infrastructure project in the estuary that is my backyard, I want to help make sure they destroy as little as possible of what I love about the Delta.

At the same time, I want to encourage as many local benefits as we can get.

I plan to write a series of articles to convey information to my neighbors

and friends about what I have learned as part of the SEC. This first article describes the first of two design changes that I believe should be made. These changes are important to the residents, landowners, fish and farmers of the southern and western Delta.

Residents of Discovery Bay have been concerned with water quality as well as summertime algae issues. As I look at the design of Discovery Bay, I am surprised at how little effort appears to have been made to assure better water flow through the development. I have talked with Delta experts, people of influence, who say that the development should never have been permitted and is “destined to deteriorate” from a water quality perspective. As an engineer, I’ve been considering solutions that might alleviate that problem. While there are likely engineering that could improve the situation, simply getting better water around the development will help.

One of the designs being considered for the DCP includes a new southern forebay added next to the Clifton

Forebay. The new forebay design has an overflow into Italian Slough which could be a new source of clean water to the South Delta which could help improve water quality there.

I believe the current design should be improved to make it easy to augment the South Delta with fresh water from the new tunnels if they ever get built.

I have also learned that the ability to add fresh water to the Delta was an integral part of the design of the original Peripheral Canal back in the 1970s. That 50-year-old design seems to have paid more attention to, and had more benefits for, Delta water quality than the current designs!

I raised this point during one of our SEC meetings in April. Since that time, I have been persistent in encouraging the DCA to include ways for any new design to deliver water quality benefits to the South Delta. We have also learned that this capability could also be important in mitigating the effects of any salt intrusion scenarios. More on that next time.

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by Michael Dixon Correspondent

At the onset of a new school year, kids often ask each other what they did during summer vacation. Jilyana Gamez, an 8-year-old third grader at Timber Point Elementary School in Discovery Bay, has a unique answer to that question.

From July 29 through July 31, Gamez was competing at the U.S. Kids World Championship Golf Tournament. The tournament took place at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in North Carolina. Gamez competed in the girls 8 and under tournament. The event comprised three nine-hole rounds on the par 36 course.

Gamez shot 44-over over the three days, finishing 64th overall. By her own admission, she didn’t get off to a great start, shooting an opening round 57, which had her in last place after the first day. But Gamez’s scores improved from there, shooting a 49 on the second day and a 46 in the third and final round. Her placement also improved, as she moved up four spots after the opening round, finishing in 64th out of 68 golfers.

“I did not start the round very well, but it feels good to play better in the next two rounds,” Gamez said. “I made more consistent drives, hitting more fairways and making more putts.”

One of Gamez’s highlights came at the very beginning of her third round.

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Discovery Bay’s Jilyana Gamez recently competed in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship.

She opened the round with a drive of 150 yards. Even better is that her mother got the drive on video.

Of course, a slow start was not necessarily unexpected. Gamez was playing a new course, which is often a tough adjust-

ment even for professional golfers. Overall, though, she enjoyed what Longleaf had to offer.

“The course is near restaurants, hotels, and a clubhouse with a large pool,” Gamez said. “Longleaf is both challenging and en-

joyable at the same time, and the greens are faster than what I am used to playing. It is also very hot and humid out there.”

Besides golf, one of Gamez’s main goals was to meet people and make new friends from different places. She had plenty of chances to do that.

Her event included golfers from not only the United States but also Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay and Puerto Rico. The overall event also featured players from Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Panama, Peru, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Venezuela.

“It was a very good experience for me and my family,” Gamez said. “I have made new friends and exchanged gifts after the round with kids from other places.”

Getting to play in such an event is special for anyone. For Gamez, it’s especially notable since she’s only been playing golf for two years. Just qualifying for such a prestigious tournament was quite an accomplishment. When she was on the course, Gamez definitely felt how special it was.

“It made me feel like a pro playing in the LPGA tournament,” she said. “I also enjoyed the Parade of Nations. I hope we can come back again next year.”

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Anglers strike it big in Delta tournament Toyota Series angler Andrew Loberg of Rocklin brought a five-bass limit to the scale last week weighing 23 pounds, 6 ounces to win the three-day Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. on the Delta in Oakley.

Loberg’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 55 pounds, 11 ounces earned him the win by a 6-pound, 12-ounce margin over second-place angler Michael Moreno of Salida and earned Loberg the top payout of $21,556 in the second tournament of the 2021 Toyota Series Western Division.

“I had a really good final day and everything fell into place,” said Loberg.

“I’ve been trying to hit new water each day. I pulled up to one spot on day three. and they were there. Normally the Delta gets the best of me, but I had a great week.

I’m really happy with it.”

Falling water temps, changing tides, and short tournament days all forced Loberg to think on his feet to take home the top spot.

“The Delta is always changing, and I was able to adapt with it,” he said.

“Going into this week, I just wanted to strictly punch, but I knew as each day of the tournament went on we’d have higher

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Andrew Loberg won the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. on the Delta in Oakley last week. water in the morning. It got a little scarier each day.”

The high tide required Loberg to trigger a reaction bite early in the morning before turning to punching vegetation

later in the day.

“Each morning I’d start off throwing a ChatterBait, buzzbait or spook of some sort,” Loberg explained. “I focused on a lot of current, just trying to catch a limit.

Once that tide dropped out, I’d go punch the rest of the day.”

He put his Powell endurance rods to work, punching key vegetation with a Reaction Innovations sweet beaver or Missile Baits d-bomb. Loberg alternated between a 1- and 1 1/2-ounce tungsten weight, depending on the wind and the thickness of the vegetation.

While still early in his career, Loberg’s first big Major League Fishing (MLF) victory was a result of many hours on the tournament trail.

“I started fishing the regional high school tournaments, then fished the FLW Collegiate Series and got to travel the country with my buddies,” said Loberg.

“Then, once I graduated college, I decided it’s time to step it up and fish out of the front of the boat.”

No stranger to rolling up his sleeves, Loberg was able to put his passion and work ethic to good use.

“I’ve worked really hard since I was younger. I just absolutely love tournament bass fishing,” he said. “Winning one of these means so much.” see Anglers page 16

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Oakley prepares for annual kids fishing derby

by Jake Menez Staff Writer

The city of Oakley wants to get the next generation of fishermen hooked on the sport with the upcoming annual kids fishing derby.

This will be the 18th year Oakley has held the derby, and the second year it has moved to a more socially distanced event amid pandemic concerns.

“In a typical year there are around 100 participants in the derby,” said Nancy Marquez-Suarez, human resources manager and assistant to the city manager.

“Typically our annual fishing derby is held in person at the Oakley/Antioch Regional Park. However, in 2020 and now in 2021 the event is virtual, giving participants the opportunity to fish anywhere and upload a photo of themselves and their catch.”

The derby is open to ages 2 through 15, and there is no fee to register for the event. Starting Aug. 23, participants will be able to fish anywhere that it is permissible by law and reel in their catch. Then they simply need to upload a photo of themselves with their fish and fill out an online registration form in order to be entered for a chance to win one of five prize packages. The deadline

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William Hume of Vacaville took home an additional $55 for the Day One Berkley Big Bass Award in the pro division, with a bass weighing 7 pounds.

Ed Arledge of Valley Center won the Day Two Berkley Big Bass Award in the pro division, bringing a 6-pound, 12-ounce bass to the scale.

Pro Michael Moreno of Salida took

for submission of pictures is Sept. 7, with winners announced on Sept. 10. Each child can submit one entry; five winners will be chosen at random to receive prize packages, including fishing gear.

Participants will be judged on their ability to catch a fish, rather than who catches the biggest fish, in an effort to encourage more people to enter and create a fair competition, despite the wide age range of those competing.

“The winners will be selected at random, so it doesn’t need to be the biggest fish,” said Marquez-Suarez. “It is really more about the experience than the size of the fish caught.”

Fishing sites for the competition include the pier at Oakley’s Big Break Regional Park, lakes, parts of the Delta and the pier located off Bridgehead Road in the Antioch/Oakley Regional Park. Parents/guardians and participants are encouraged by the city to follow all COVID-19 health directives, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distance with others nearby.

For more information about the event, email Alicia O’Leary at oleary@ci.oakley.ca.us or call 925- 625-7044.

Useful information about fishing, along with relevant laws and regulations, can be found online at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website, www. wildlife.ca.gov.

home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus member.

Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $35,000 per event in each Toyota Series tournament if all the requirements are met.

Keith Hurney of Oakley won the Strike King Co-angler Division with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 37 pounds, 12 ounces. Hurney took home the top prize package of a new Phoenix

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Youth fishermen will once again have the chance to compete in the city of Oakley’s kids fishing derby this year by virtually uploading pictures of their catch.

518 pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard motor.

In the Strike King Co-Angler division, the $37 Day One Berkley Big Bass Award winner was Rommel Bagay of Concord with a 6-pound, 15-ounce bass, while the $37 Day Two Award went to Gabriel Diaz of Nuevo with a 2-pound, 11-ounce bass.

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Delta was the second of three regular-season tournaments in 2021 for Western Division anglers. The next event for Toyota Series anglers will take place on Aug. 2628 – the Toyota Series at the St. Lawrence River in New York.

For all the details and the latest information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

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A large population of local teens use TikTok to commemorate high school experiences. Even small businesses in the area use the short videos to attract attention for free.

In a time in which teens lost so much social interaction, TikTok was their biggest forum. Now, as the world returns to normal, there is no impulse to end the use of TikTok. We have all grown too comfortable with it and with the easy access to socialization that it provides. TikTok remains a significant social platform, with no end of its growth in sight.

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August 4, 6:28 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at Palomar Drive and Point Sur Court.

August 4, 7:45 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Hap Arnold Street and Burwood Way. August 4, 8:31 p.m. A case of trespassing was reported at Lone Tree Way and Jeffery Way. August 5, 2:32 a.m. A case of business burglary was reported at Sycamore Drive and Spanos Street.

August 5, 2:58 a.m. A case of vehicle burglary was reported at Bonita Avenue and Shaddick Drive.

August 5, 4:35 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at Mission Drive and El Monte Way. August 5, 6:47 a.m. A case of trespassing was reported at Lone Tree Way and Ridgerock Drive.

August 5, 10:14 a.m. A case of assault was reported at Sand Creek Road and Deer Valley Road.

August 5, 12:03 p.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at Mt Stakes Court and Mokelumne Drive.

August 5, 12:39 p.m. A case of vehicle burglary that resulted in grand theft was reported at Somersville Road and Buchanan Road.

August 5, 1:31 p.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at Bourton Court and G Street.

August 5, 1:59 p.m. A case of residential burglary was reported at Springwood Way and Spanos Street.

August 5, 3:59 p.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported at Auto Center Drive and Sycamore Drive.

August 5, 5:58 p.m. A male with a gun was reported at W 10th Street and Auto Center Drive that resulted in a warrant arrest.

August 5, 9:13 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Westwood Way and Catanzaro Way. August 5, 9:46 p.m. A case of assault was reported at Barcelona Circle and Buchanan Road.

August 6, 1:53 a.m. A business burglary was reported at A Street and W 17th Street.

OAKLEY August 4, 12:46 a.m. A service to citizen was conducted on the 400 block of Mockingbird Lane.

August 4, 7:50 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on the 10 block of Sweetwater Court.

August 4, 11:28 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported. Location is nondisclosed.

August 4, 12:48 p.m. A case of reckless driving was reported at W Cypress Road and Ohara Avenue.

August 4, 2:10 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on the 900 block of Rosemary Lane.

August 4, 2:12 p.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported at Neroly Road and Bridgehead Road.

August 4, 4:04 p.m. A D.U.I. Misdemeanor was reported on the 10 block of Eleven Oak. August 4, 4:53 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported at E Cypress Road and Main Street.

August 4, 6:44 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted at Mellowood and Hazelnut.

August 4, 6:52 p.m. A case of harassment was reported on the 200 block of Cashew Lane.

August 4, 7:45 p.m. A service to citizen was conducted at Leila Court and Jane Lane.

August 4, 8:32 p.m. A missing adult was reported on the 800 block of Sherman Lane.

August 4, 10:08 p.m. A case of reckless driving was reported on the 50 block of Carol Lane.

August 5. 1:51 a.m. A welfare check was conducted on the 4800 block of Edgewood Court.

August 5, 6:43 a.m. A disturbance/fight was reported on the 3900 block of Creekside Way. August 5, 8:37 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Laurel Road and Teton Road.

August 5, 9:27 a.m. A violation of a restraining order was reported on the 200 block of Callia Court.

August 5, 11:04 a.m. A service to citizen was conducted at W Cypress Road and Bayview Drive.

August 5, 12:02 p.m. A suspicious vehicle stop was conducted at Live Oak Avenue and Nut Tree Lane.

August 5, 12:07 p.m. A service to citizen was conducted on the 4300 block of Main Street.

August 5, 1:46 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported on the 1100 block of Lake Park Drive.

August 5, 2:23 p.m. A warrant arrest was conducted on the 4500 block of Main Street.

August 5, 3:02 p.m. A welfare check was conducted at E Cypress Road and Summer Lake Drive.

August 5, 4:27 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported on the 10 block of Eleven Oak. August 5, 10:18 p.m. An ordinance violation was reported on the 4900 block of Fuschia Way. August 6, 12:25 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 100 block of Willowrun Way.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004434 The name of the business: My Artisan Self Located at: 601 Gracie Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: My Artisan Self LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michelle Mathat, President/Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/20/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86294 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 21, 2021.

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per of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father must be served 30 days prior to the hearing or proof of determination of rights filed. Date: July 13, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86348 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004482 The name of the business: California Boat Company Located at: 5901 Marina Road, Suite 13-14 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): California Boat Company, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Darrell C. Lamanna, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/22/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86291 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004483 The name of the business: California Boat Co. Located at: 5901 Marina Road, Suite 13-14 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): California Boat Company, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Darrell C Lamanna, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/22/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86292 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004524 The name of the business: Brentwood Embroidery and Sewing, Inc. Located at: 410 Beatrice Ct. # E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brentwood Embroidery and Sewing, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2005. Signature of registrant: Michael Clement - President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/26/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86275 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Freda Marchetti Pallas, deceased CASE NUMBER P99-00754 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Freda Marchetti Pallas, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Nicholas P. Pallas in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Nicholas P. Pallas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. SUCCESSOR. 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: 10-28-2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b.

Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Amy Alvis Esq. 188086, Alvis Quashnock & Associates. 613 1st Street, Ste. 202,

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jane A. Gorman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Clara Jane Anderson Gorman CASE NUMBER: N21-1292 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Clara Jane Anderson Gorman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Clara Jane Anderson Gorman b. AKA Clara Jane Gorman c. AKA Jane A. Gorman to Proposed Name: Jane Anderson Gorman. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/10/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Date: July 2, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86190 Publish Dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kim Chau Auyeung SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kim Chau Auyeung CASE NUMBER: N21-1207 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kim Chau Auyeung filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kim Chau Auyeung to Proposed Name: Johnny Kim Chau Auyeung. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/28/2021 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: 7/29/2021 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86345 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tokoina Jackson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tokoina Jackson CASE NUMBER: N21-1334 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tokoina Jackson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Julian Damariay Clerk to Proposed Name: Julian Damariay Jackson-Harris. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/17/21 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 newspa-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003484 The name of the business: The Pantry Where God Guides He Provides Located at: 1641 Sycamore Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): The Pantry Where God Guides He Provides. 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 5/17/2021. Signature of registrant: Heather Ochoa, Officer=CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/8/2026 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 86220 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003826 The name of the business: BARBERSHOP AND HAIR SALON LAS AMERICAS #2 Located at: 3513 Main Street, In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Adelaida Rodriguez 2. Juana Soltero C. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/28/2021. Signature of registrant: Adelaida Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 28, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/27/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86212 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003989 The name of the business(es): Verelta Located at: 222 Wynn Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Verelta, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Edward Fortenberry, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/5/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86217 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004000 The name of the business: Tilted Crowns Creations Located at: 15 Bramanti Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kayla Lebron.

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: Kayla Lebron-Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/5/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86213 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004600 The name of the business: 1. Monsta Bear Fishing 2. Monsta Bear LLC Located at: 1032 Warhol Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Monsta Bear LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kevin Rucker, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/29/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86293 Publish dates: August 8, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Road, Oakley, CA 94561: C1535 Jatee John C1616 Lamont Abbitt F2 Mason Zeigler F217 Daniel Felix The items to be sold include: Furniture, clothes, toys, and miscellaneous electronics. The date of the sale will be 8/20/2021 at 11:00 am. The location of the sale will be: Online at www.storagetreasures.com 8/6/21 & 8/13/21 Run Dates The auction end date will be 8/20/21 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be placed prior to this time.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86300 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 2021.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO FORM LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 21-1 (DEER RIDGE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 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 on August 24, 2021, hold a public hearing, and take actions on the following matter: Accept public comments and questions regarding the proposed formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements); declare the balloting period closed at the conclusion of the public testimony; City Council may continue the Public Hearing to September 14, 2021, at which time the ballot tabulation results will be presented and City Council will take final action on the proposed formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements).

This hearing will be held virtually, and may be accessed at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline. Consistent with Contra Costa County Health orders pertaining to COVID-19, and in line with social distancing standards, the public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments using any of the following methods: 1. Virtual Access. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you and enable your video and microphone when it is your turn to speak. (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.)

2. Telephone. If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, a request to speak must be submitted via email to cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov by no later than noon of the meeting date. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include the full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak.

3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the City Council, included for public review, and posted on-line.

4. Voicemail. Should you not have access to email, a voice mail message not longer than three minutes can be left at 925.516.5182. Messages received one hour before the meeting will be briefly summarized for the City Council prior to the meeting and made part of the official meeting record.

The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the virtual access system will be uninterrupted. 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. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail.

Those wishing to solely view (and not participate in) this meeting in real time or after the meeting has ended may do so through the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage: www. brentwoodca.gov A Resolution of Intention to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements) and to levy and collect assessments for the Assessment District was approved by the City Council of the City of Brentwood on June 22, 2021 by Resolution No. 2021-75.

Information regarding the Final Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Deer Ridge Landscape Improvements) may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, via mail at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, or via phone at (925) 516-5444.

If you challenge the City Council’s 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. Dated: August 13, 2021 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk .

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86339 Publish Dates: August 13, 2021.

County Health orders pertaining to COVID-19, and in line with social distancing standards, the public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments using any of the following methods: 1. Virtual Access. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature to request to speak. The meeting host will call on you and enable your video and microphone when it is your turn to speak. (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.)

2. Telephone. If you wish to comment during the meeting via telephone, a request to speak must be submitted via email to cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov by no later than noon of the meeting date. The request must contain in the subject line “Request to Speak - Agenda Item #” and include the full phone number that will be used to call in. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. The meeting host will call on you and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak.

3. E-mail. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until one hour prior to the meeting will be distributed to the City Council, included for public review, and posted on-line.

4. Voicemail. Should you not have access to email, a voice mail message not longer than three minutes can be left at 925.516.5182. Messages received one hour before the meeting will be briefly summarized for the City Council prior to the meeting and made part of the official meeting record.

The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the virtual access system will be uninterrupted. 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. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information (potentially including email addresses) may be published if it is included with your e-mail.

Those wishing to solely view (and not participate in) this meeting in real time or after the meeting has ended may do so through the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage: www. brentwoodca.gov A Resolution of Intention to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-2 (Orchard Trails) and to levy and collect assessments for the Assessment District was approved by the City Council of the City of Brentwood on July 27, 2021

by Resolution No. 2021-89.

Information regarding the Final Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-2 (Orchard Trails) may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, via mail at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, or via phone at (925) 516-5444.

If you challenge the City Council’s 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. Dated: August 13, 2021 Margaret Wimberly City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86337 Publish Dates: August 13, 2021.

Lea Huguette Mofa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/8/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86221 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004544 The name of the business(es): Bite Me Confections Located at: 9 Rainier Lane In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gillian Hope Flores.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: Gillian Flores - Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/26/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86358 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-886382-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-886382-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

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 South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-886382-AB IDSPub #0174123 8/13/2021 8/20/2021 8/27/2021 Antioch Press No. 02-1273 86334 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003805 The name of the business: Morning Star Family Services Located at: 7251 Brentwood Blvd #4158 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LaTonya Brooks. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/15/2015. Signature of registrant: LaTonya Brooks. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2021

by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/23/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86223 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1996. Signature of registrant: Bryan B. Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86304 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO FORM LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 21-2 (ORCHARD TRAILS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 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 on August 24, 2021 hold a public hearing, and take actions on the following matter: Accept public comments and questions, tabulate ballots, and take action on the Final Engineer’s Report to form Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 21-1 (Orchard Trails) for Fiscal Year 2021-22; ordering the maintenance of improvements; confirmation of the diagram and assessment; and order the levying and collection of the assessments.

This hearing will be held virtually, and may be accessed at https://www.brentwoodca.gov/councilmeetingonline. Consistent with Contra Costa

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003927 The name of the business: Mass-Spec-Training.com Located at: 5354 Thunderbird Court In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): O. David Sparkman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 2, 2010.

Signature of registrant: Orrin D. Sparkman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 1, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/30/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 86252 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003993 The name of the business(es): 1. LASARAH’S PRAYER CLOSET 2. LASARAH’S ESSENTIALS Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd. Ste C-1, #136 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LASARAH LELA CHENEY. 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: LASARAH LELA CHENEY-OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/5/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86344 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004175 The name of the business: African Hair Braiding &Beauty Supply

By Btissem Located at: 202 G Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Eurydice Lea Huguette Mofa. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/9/2021. Signature of registrant: Eurydice

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004226 The name of the business: Life Transitions Psycho Therapy Services Located at: 3700 Delta Fair Blvd Suite 204 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Veronica Baines. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/28/2005. Signature of registrant: Veronica Baines. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 12, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/11/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86249 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004330 The name of the business: Rance Trucking Company Located at: 2201 Robles Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lee Edward Rance Jr. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lee Edward Rance Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/14/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86313 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004421 The name of the business(es): 1. Elite Mobile Notary 2. Elite Bay Area Real Estate Investor Located at: 4464 Lone Tree Way #414 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elite Global Investment 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 7/12/2018.

Signature of registrant: Precious Heyliger, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/20/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 86270 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004436 The name of the business: Jollof Hub Located at: 2420 Mammoth Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Wilhemina Arthur Nkwocha. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/21/2021. Signature of registrant: Wilhemina Arthur Nkwocha. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/20/2026 Antioch Press No. 061617 86254 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004464 The name of the business: In-Shape Health Clubs Located at: 4099 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: In-Shape Solutions, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: Delaware. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/2021. Signature of registrant: Sean Maloney, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 23, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/22/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86354 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004502 The name of the business: Cervantes & Son Maintenance Located at: 1407 G St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1.

Juan Miguel Cervantes 2. Isidra Hernandez. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/20/2020. Signature of registrant: Juan Miguel Cervantes, Isidra Hernandez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 26, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/25/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 86309 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004528 The name of the business: Tank’s Processing Service Located at: 1305 Jacobsen St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Greg Turner. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/26/2021. Signature of registrant: Greg Turner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/26/2026 Antioch Press No. 02-1273 86320 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YVONNE LAVENDER CASE NO. P21-00911 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: YVONNE LAVENDER A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARIA NGUYEN in the Superior Court of California, County of CONTRA COSTA.The Petition for Probate requests that MARIA NGUYEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 10/12/21 at 9:00AM in Dept.

30 located at 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553, WAKEFIELD TAYLOR COURTHOUSE If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: MATTHEW TRIET VO, LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW TRIET VO, 919 STORY RD, SUITE 1204, SAN JOSE, CA 95122, Telephone: 408-978-7076 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/21 CNS-3493669# ANTIOCH PRESS No. 02-1273 86239 Publish Dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-20-886382-AB Order No.: 0220027208 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/3/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ERIC V SCHREPEL, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 4/11/2006 as Instrument No. 20060110726-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 1/23/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0010073-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/8/2021 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $481,356.74 The purported property address is: 1853 BADGER PASS WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 055-410-012 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003611 The name of the business(es): FIT4MOM East Contra Costa Located at: 612 Addington Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: East Contra Costa Fitness, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/12/2018. Signature of registrant: Nicole Shewey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/14/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86357 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003743 The name of the business: 1. RGB NAIL SALON 2.RGB NAILS Located at:3130 Balfour Rd Ste B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: RGB Nail Salon, 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 6/3/2021.

Signature of registrant: Hsiang Li. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/21/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86205 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003898 The name of the business: Lily & Co Home Decor Located at: 2189 Gann St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lilian Kalbermatter Splaine. 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: Lilian K Splaine. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 30, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 6/29/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86222 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 8, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0003982 The name of the business: 1. CHENEY’S HOMES R US 2. CAUGHT UP Located at: 14560 San Pablo Ave In: San Pablo, CA 94806, is hereby registered by the following owner: KINGDOM INVESTMENTS MINISTRIES 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: Anthony Cheney-CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 6, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/5/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86311 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004031 The name of the business: Geddes Music Store Brentwood Located at: 625 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John C. Kontagianis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/10/2008.

Signature of registrant: John C. Kontagianis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 7, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/6/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86229 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004123 The name of the business(es): R12 Window Cleaning East Bay Located at: 720 Crocket Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Timothy Zickuhr. 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: Timothy Zickuhr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/7/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86206 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004150 The name of the business: The Reverse Mortgage Group Located at: 3478 Buskirk Ave #1000 In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Beth Miller-Rowe This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on An Individual. Signature of registrant: Beth Miller-Rowe.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 8, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/7/2026 Brentwood Press No. 021273 86255 Publish dates: July 30, August 8, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004189 The name of the business: Sign Dreamers East County Ca Located at: 657 Big Bear Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sign Dreamers East County Ca LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/29/2021. Signature of registrant: Pamela Seto, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 9, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/8/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86355 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004198 The name of the business: Accuracy International Translation & Interpreting Located at: 3066 Naranja Drive In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bryan B. Smith. This

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004236 The name of the business: Pittsburg Tires And Wheels Located at: 2145 Railroad Ave In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pittsburg Tires 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 5/5/2021. Signature of registrant: Muhammad Rashid (CEO Chief Executive Officer).This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 13, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/12/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86257 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004287 The name of the business: Rise Group Motors Located at: 1251 California Ave, Ste 300 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rise Group Motors Corp. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/17/2021. Signature of registrant: Thai Pham - CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 14, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/13/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86312 Publish dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004316 The name of the business: ONN CAPITAL GROUP Located at: 2636 Presidio Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Emmanuel Oblena. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/8/2021. Signature of registrant: Emmanuel Oblena-Co-Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 15, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/14/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86253 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004351 The name of the business: Change The World United Located at: 1450 Creekside Dr In: Walnut, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Johnathan Hill 2. Thajay Razo. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Johnathan Hill. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86251 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004360 The name of the business: Bootin the Gluten Located at: 7313 Bay Harbor Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brittany Campiotti. This business is conducted by: An Individual.The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/12/2021. Signature of registrant: Brittany Campiotti. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 16, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/15/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86260 Publish dates: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004379 The name of the business: Captain Morgans Delta Retreat Located at: 1700 Riverlake Road In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Frank Morgan. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/19/2021. Signature of registrant: Frank Morgan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 20, 2021

by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/19/2026 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 86218 Publish dates: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2021-0004388 The name of the business: Boujee Baskets & Beyond Located at: 2063 Main Street, #432 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rhonda Taylor. 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: Rhonda Taylor Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 20, 2021 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/19/2026 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 86333 Publish dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2021.

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nounced dead at the scene.

The incident began around 9:30 a.m. when Gauthier, after completing another service call in the area, noticed Ridgeway in the front yard of a property on Adelaide Drive. The deputy was familiar with Ridgeway after having completed an assignment in the county’s detention facility. The report indicates that there were no negative interactions between the two men prior to the shooting. At the time of the incident, Gauthier was aware that Ridgeway had an outstanding warrant in Yolo County that was issued when Ridgeway skipped a sentencing hearing.

Ridgeway was facing an expected sixyear prison sentence after he fled from police and led them on a chase that reached speeds of 120 mph. Two people close to Ridgeway said in police interviews that he was determined not to return to prison and that he said he would kill himself before he would return to prison.

“If the cops ran up on Ridgeway, he

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was going to do suicide by gunfire,” said a friend of Ridgeway during his interview with police investigators.

Gauthier parked around the corner and walked toward the residence where he had seen Ridgeway. As the deputy turned the corner, the two men nearly ran into one another. The DA’s report states that Ridgeway reached into his waistband and began to run. Gauthier quickly caught him and wrapped his arms around him. The two fell to the street and began to struggle.

“Stop moving,” Gauthier is quoted as having said to Ridgeway. “I don’t want to shoot you. Show me your hands. Stop resisting.”

Instead, Ridgeway drew a Daewoo 9 mm handgun and fired at Gauthier.

Gauthier returned fire, killing Ridgeway.

When investigators arrived on scene, the handgun was still in Ridgeway’s hand, and his index finger was on the trigger.

“I know that some people think their son walks on water, I am not that mom,” said Ridgeway’s mother during an inter-

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to exist as an entity if the annexation process is allowed to flow through to completion. “(The ECCFPD Board of Directors) would like some more time to work on the resolution of application language to ensure that we both have what is considered substantially similar language, which is important to the LAFCO process,” Broschard said. “In addition, they’re looking to have a better understanding of the impacts to their employees as a result of annexation before moving.”

Con Fire’s resolution was also complicated after the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District (RHFD) was removed from the proposed annexation effort.

Annexation discussion started last year between Con Fire and the ECCFPD. As those discussions progressed, the RHFD was added to the action. However, residents of that district voiced strong opposition to annexation with Con Fire, and the RHFD component of the effort was recently dropped. Excluding the RHFD required changes to the LAFCO application have yet to be made.

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view with police investigators after the shooting. “I know my son. I know that one of his friends said, ‘Why couldn’t the cop have shot him in the leg?’ Well excuse me. Our son had a gun. I’m not an idiot.

So what’s the cop going to do – stand there and get shot? No. It is what it is.”

Ridgeway’s girlfriend, who is not identified in the report, was a witness to the incident. She gave police a different account of the shooting. She told police that Gauthier threw Ridgeway to the ground and shot him. She was unsure if Ridgeway returned fire, but acknowledged that he was armed.

The report concluded that her account of the incident was not credible and was not supported by the evidence. In addition to the physical evidence, the report points to conflicting statements made by the witness, her relationship with Ridgeway and two notes found in Ridgeway’s wallet. One was characterized as a suicide note addressed to the witness, while the second was referred to as a self-written obituary.

“As you know, we did remove Rodeo-Hercules from the resolution and from the current annexation process,” Broschard said. “We did not have the time to make any amendments to the service plan document, which was started well over three weeks ago and is a substantial document. So this will give us some time to go in and amend that document ahead of the September meeting as well.”

The Con Fire board is expected to take the issue up at its next meeting scheduled for Sept. 14.

Annexation with Con Fire has long been viewed as a means to improve fire and rescue services in East County.

Persistent funding challenges created by the peculiarities of Proposition 13 have plagued the ECCFPD since its formation in 2002. Several attempts to improve funding with tax measures have failed over the years. A recent effort to gain support for a benefit assessment was beginning to show signs of promise after the district waged a campaign to raise public awareness of its funding problems. However, the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic likely erased any hope of pass-

ing a new tax measure for at least the foreseeable future.

In previous comments made to The Press, Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis expressed her belief that annexation will be approved. The county’s board of supervisors also serves as board of directors for Con Fire.

As of press time, the ECCFPD board was scheduled to consider a similar resolution during its Wednesday, Aug. 11 meeting. It is unknown at this time if ECCFPD board discussion will be tabled until after the Con Fire board makes a decision on its resolution. The next ECCFPD board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8, which precedes the next Con Fire board meeting. In that event, they could convene a special board meeting to avoid delaying a decision until October.

“I’m anxious to hurry up and get through this and to let it play out,” said Brian Oftedal, ECCFPD board president. “But at the same time, I want to make a very clean hand off and make sure the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed.”

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communities that the DBC can look to, whether it’s Livermore, Pleasanton, Martinez — those that have really good revitalization programs — the DBC becomes a member and has them as a resource in their toolkit to understand what other members are doing to support small business, revitalize the downtown,” said Joshua Ewen, a city of Brentwood senior analyst.

One of the key requirements of accreditation is hiring a full-time director for the organization, which the DBC has already launched.

The city of Brentwood has agreed to contribute up to $190,000 total over the next three fiscal years to fund the position, in the belief it will become a selfsustaining position.

“From the city’s perspective, we see the investment in the director as someone who is advocating for businesses and really pushing the program forward,” Ewen said. “When I say ‘pushing the program forward,’ I mean they will take social media to the next step. They will talk about how you entice people into the downtown

every weekend at events, and bring the businesses along so they can have a say in that process.”

DBC leaders, who now must juggle their own businesses while running the organization and the various community events it puts on every year, have high hopes for the future full-time director.

Some of the director’s expected duties include supporting the organization’s current member businesses; serving as a liaison between current and future downtown businesses and the city; coordinating the orga-

A press release issued by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff at the time of the shooting noted that Ridgeway had an extensive history of contact with the police for a wide variety of criminal activity. It was also noted that he was a confirmed member of the Family Affiliated Irish Mafia and an associate of the Nazi Low Riders, both of which are white supremacist prison and street gangs. A friend of Ridgeway told police that Ridgeway had turned over a new leaf by publishing several books. However, he added that Ridgeway’s last book, published three months before his death, was essentially a “big suicide note.”

The DA’s report concluded, “The evidence shows that Contra Costa County Sheriff Deputy Matthew Gauthier acted in what he actually and reasonably believed to be self-defense and defense of others.

The examined evidence does not support the contention that the shooting of Ridgeway was criminal.”

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nization’s various yearly community events; expanding the organization’s boundaries; increasing its membership base; and creating synergy between the downtown businesses, the city and the DBC. “This is our opportunity to bring our best going forward,” said DBC President Pete Jacoway.

Bloomfield, the organization’s vice president, agrees.

The DBC launched amid the 2008 recession, when the area’s occupancy rate was around 50%. At that time, the organiza-

tion’s Oktoberfest celebration consisted of two kegs of beer, Bloomfield remembered.

Today, the downtown area’s building occupancy rate is generally above 90%; area sidewalks are routinely bustling, especially in the evenings; and in 2019 the Oktoberfest celebration sold 72 kegs of beer.

The organization also now holds at least six other yearly events, including Brides Day Out, a pub crawl, a craft beer fest, a winter wine stroll and Shop Small Saturday, an annual nationwide event held the Saturday after Thanksgiving as a smallbusiness equivalent of Black Friday.

The downtown sales tax generated in 2019 was the highest ever, rising 230% since the organization’s launch in 2008, Ewen added.

But city and downtown business leaders agree that the best could be yet to come.

“We are setting the bar,” Ewen said.

“With the executive director, we want to take it to the next level.”

For more information, visit https:// www.brentwooddowntown.com/ or email DBCbrentwood@gmail.com.

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