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Amazon fulfillment center coming to former DuPont site Staff Writer

OAKLEY Amazon and the city delivered a big announcement to the community last week.

Oakley officials revealed that the online retail giant will occupy a 150,000-square-foot building at the evolving Contra Costa Logistics Center at the former DuPont chemical manufacturing facility site on Bridgehead Road.

“This is huge, and the site will immediately become one of the largest employers in east Contra Costa County,” said Mayor Kevin Romick. “We have been working for years on getting the site ready for this exact type of job-producing development. All those long, tiring efforts are coming to fruition.”

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over 106 days.

There were 15 patients hospitalized on Memorial Day. That number peaked at 107 on Aug. 1 and has been falling steadily since then. As of the latest CCHS report, hospitalizations have fallen by more than half to 52 patients currently in county hospitals.

“On the good side, our numbers are trending down,” Farnitano said. “Our hospital numbers, our death numbers, our case numbers and our testing positivity numbers are all trending down. On the worrisome side, we’re seeing numbers rise in

DISCOVERY BAY Plans for a new pool seem to be underwater after the Community Services District (CSD) Board voted not to seek bids for the project.

The vote came at the board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and was tied 2-2. Directors Kevin Graves and Bryon Gutow voted against seeking bids, while directors Bill Mayer and Bill Pease voted in favor.

Without a passing majority, a motion is considered failed. The fifth tie-breaking vote would have belonged to Robert Leete, who resigned his seat when he moved to Texas earlier this month.

After the motion to seek out bids failed, the four members voted unanimously to complete refurbishment of the existing pool.

Residents phoned in during the meeting to offer their comments for and against the project and like the board, sentiment was divided. Rick Pierce, a local business owner and president of the town’s swim team, expressed his frustration with the outcome.

“I am disappointed that our town leadership lacks the foresight to invest in the future of our community,” Pierce said after the meeting. “As someone currently raising a family in Discovery Bay, it is difficult for me to understand why certain individuals in our community do not prioritize our youth.”

Many who were against the project cited a lack of funds as their reason. Longtime resident

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Amazon will be the first occupant of the Contra Costa Logistics Center in Oakley.

The Amazon fulfillment center will occupy the 150,000-squarefoot Building #1.

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leen Hards declined to say when the company plans to move in or how many employees will be hired, but she did say the company is excited to come to Oakley. It’s expected that the e-

commerce behemoth will use the building as a fulfillment center.

A formal announcement and ribbon-cutting ceremony are slated for early October, city officials said.

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Tracking the pandemic in Contra Costa “ The virus hasn’t changed. The only thing

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

REGIONAL During the six months of living with restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area residents have endured a dizzying array of evolving regulations as the impact of the virus has peaked and subsided.

But for Dr. Chris Farnitano, health officer with Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS), one lesson has repeatedly been made clear.

“The virus hasn’t changed,” Farnitano said. “The only thing that’s changed is our behavior.

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that’s changed is our behavior … If we change our behavior, we have to do it very slowly and cautiously.

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Dr. Chris Farnitano health officer, Contra Costa Health Services rus is just waiting there to come right back. If we change our behavior, we have to do it very slowly and cautiously.”

While the effects of a summer spike in COVID-19 cases is diminishing, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Contra

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Costa County saw a rapid rise in infections, hospitalizations and deaths. The number of confirmed cases grew nearly 11 times during this time and the number of fatalities jumped from a total of 37 on Memorial Day to 201 on Labor Day, a 540% increase

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Regional Community Chest (BRCC) is used to presenting needy families with full dinners, canned food and thoughtful gifts during the holidays.

But it was the organization itself that has received some early help.

The City of Brentwood granted $18,000 to the group to ensure that it can continue its yearly tradition of providing holiday meals to those in need.

BRCC leaders had expressed concern that COVID-19-related financial challenges for businesses, combined with service groups’ current fundraising constraints, might jeopardize a large chunk of its traditional funding sources.

“I panicked that we weren’t able to do anything this year,” said Lill Pierce, a BRCC board member and daughter of the late Rose Pierce, who founded the program from her Brentwood porch more than 50 years ago. “This is such a relief for us. At

least we have turkey dinners, and the rest, we will just have to figure out as we go along.”

City leaders said the opportunity to aid the valued community institution during these unprecedented times was a must.

The city-directed money is part of the $100,000 allotted by the council earlier this year for organizations that provide groceries and meals to needy residents.

The city expects to be able to recoup the funds through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. As of this week, $4,000 remained in the grocery and meal fund, with money already allocated to Hope House, the Rotary Club of Brentwood, St. Vincent de Paul at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Meals on Wheels, and His Presence Christian Worship.

“The community chest is a great tradition, but it is more than tradition,” said Vice Mayor Joel Bryant. “It’s actually helping feed families that otherwise might not have dinner … I have talked to many dozens of people in the past who have said they would

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“ This is such a relief for us. At least we have turkey dinners, and the rest, we will just have to figure out as we go along.

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Lill Pierce Brentwood Regional Community Chest not have been able to have a Christmas dinner or get presents to their children.”

The volunteer group traditionally provides full holiday dinners, canned food and presents to Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island families.

(Oakley residents are served through a separate organization, Friends of Oakley.)

BRCC served 410 families last year but expects that number to climb to the 550 maximum due to families’ COVID-19-related financial struggles.

“I think we will be right back up to our capacity again,” Pierce said.

BRCC leaders say they now plan to shift their attention to other pandemic-induced program challenges.

The entity traditionally solicits unwrapped toys and canned food donations around town, including at school sites that these days lack students, Pierce said.

Sorting, packing and distributing the food and items requires large groups working together for several hours, which will likely require COVID-19 amendments.

Disease-controlling changes may also be necessary to accommodate the required in-person registration of families seeking assistance.

For now, BRCC is seeking monetary donations to cover other costs, such as toys.

“We can now focus on raising funds to provide toys to the nearly 550 local families we plan on helping this Christmas,” said BRCC co-President Dana Eaton.

For more information on the organization, or to donate, visit http://www. brcchest.org.

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Carleton runs for Golden campaigns for Brentwood mayor Brentwood District 3 Rahm Emanuel, who was the mayor of Chicago for eight years, made the profound observation, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.”

The City of Brentwood is obviously part of a global crisis that is forcing our society, economy, government and every one of us citizens into radically different ways of behaving. Each of us is struggling to cope with what has become our radical new “normal.” It remains to be seen if the City of Brentwood can “step up to the plate” and channel some of the energy from the constantly changing environment in not permitting the crisis to “go to waste.”

But we will never make that kind of shining change with a “politics as usual” response. We need a mayor with “out of the box” thinking — one who can find creative and pragmatic solutions to the challenges we face.

For the past eight years, I’ve been a member of the Brentwood Art Commission. I (Brian Carleton) learned some valuable lessons about how the city works while serving with the municipal art project. I’m prepared to find creative pathways forward in helping guide our schools, businesses, families, first responders, farmers, marginalized people and every resident towards healing and health. More than that, I in-

CARLETON tend to establish policies, protocols and institutions that will change our city for good and forever.

Better in Brentwood was our town’s slogan before the pandemic. I will provide leadership with the goal to update that — post pandemic — to Even Better in Brentwood.

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Hello Brentwood residents!

I’m Indrani Golden, a 15-year Brentwood resident. As co-owner with my husband of a small business, Golden Excellence Cleaning, on-call administrative staff for Kaiser (currently assigned to the COVID-19 hub as a scheduler), support staff for our Brentwood church, and mother of five children, it’s been my life’s work to serve others, solve problems and meet needs.

That’s why I’m running for city council in District 3, to serve you, my neighbors.

Brentwood is a great city, which is why our family chose to live here since 2005. I want to ensure we continue to be the shining example of excellence.

My five priorities are: 1) Public safety: ensure necessary funding for police and fire service; 2) Transportation: complete the freeways and transit system connecting Brentwood to the Bay Area and Golden State; 3) Local jobs: attract businesses to employ our residents, getting them out of the commute to spend more time with family; 4) Seniors and youth: ensure the city allows for needed senior services and youth activities; 5) Parks, community events, cultural activities, ag core, open space: we must ensure we have well maintained parks, support community events, cultural activities for our growing diverse population, and protect agricultural core and open space.

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Smith contends for fire district board My name is Stephen Smith. After seven years of service on the ECCFPD Board of Directors in both appointed and elected positions, I am running for reelection to the Board for a full four-year term. Throughout my Board service, I have been a member on the Standing Committee on Finance. As Board vice president, I work with President Oftedal on representing the District in Legislative matters. I have been deeply involved in ECCFPD matters since 2006.

My focus is on complete implementation of the District’s 2019-2023 Strategic Plan, which I helped formulate in 2018. Much progress has been made since adoption in December 2018, and I intend to see the job through. Voters can find the Plan (and much more information) at www.eccfpd.org.

The first central goal of the plan is to find funding to staff three fire companies ASAP for a total of six. This would provide a level of service meeting national standards. The second central goal is to have all new development contribute adequate funding to build and staff three more stations over the next 20 years. In pursuit of the first goal, we are examining every possible alternative, even revisiting options previously considered as well as new options that have recently presented themselves.

In addition to the Fire District Board, I serve on the Contra Costa RDA Over-

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Community weighs-in on business center

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The first of three Virtual Town Hall meetings kicked off last week for the community to engage in discussion around The Innovation Center @ Brentwood.

During a demonstration led by ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Ryan Call, principle at ELS and director of urban design, walked through the project’s master plan, addressing its strengths and weaknesses. ELS is the consultant team with which the City of Brentwood has partnered to “envision a next generation business center” to attract jobs to the city. The city has already zoned about 400 acres along Highway 4, between Old Sand Creek Road and Lone Tree Way for the development. Currently, a collection of farms and retail development make up the site, and housing development is planned to border the edges of the project area.

While nearby shopping centers are a draw for potential employers, Call pointed out the importance of identifying the challenges of the project. Those challenges include the fact that Brentwood only takes up .5% of office supply in the East Bay; rent is 30% less than the average of all Contra Costa submarkets, presenting a financial challenge to developers when compared to the cost of construction; there are no new office or research and development projects in Brentwood, but the Tri-Valley and Oakland have increased their shares, making them highly competitive; the advanced industrial and research and development cluster are closer to the Silicon Valley; and the city’s existing employment base does not have a large office demand.

“Office environments are changing,” Call said. “And developers and landlords and cities are working really hard to not only maintain their current tenants but also attract tenants. They’re raising the bar. The way they raise the bar is to provide a more complete lifestyle for the worker and preferably, when possible, within walking distance to the office.”

He noted competitors like Bishop Ranch in San Ramon and the Hacienda Business Park — which is now building housing — are aggressive on this front.

In the county, Concord is also planning for offices. Another disadvantage is that Brentwood is distant from airports when compared to other job hubs in the Bay Area. Some of The Innovation Center @ Brentwood’s natural characteristics also present constraints, such as the Mokelumne Creek water running through the slated acreage.

On the strengths, Call noted Brentwood’s unique agricultural heritage that’s still alive and well to this day offers a unique culture. Since 2010, the Brentwood workforce has grown three times faster than other Contra Costa County cities.

It’s also a highly skilled workforce, with a high number of degrees in science, engineering and business-related fields.

“What this tells us is that people who live in Brentwood are working in the office centers elsewhere,” Call explained. “If we can convince those employers … that regional offices in Brentwood will increase productivity and save them money, there’s a chance we can get an office built.”

The site itself is ripe for development, Call said, noting this to be another advantage, especially given the new standards employers are considering with regard to health and ventilation.

“Brentwood wouldn’t have to fix an old building,” he said. “They could build to suit.”

Additional strengths are that the commute to Brentwood for those living outside the region will head against the main flow of traffic on both Vasco Road and Highway 4, and the project is also split by Highway 4, offering prime access.

Public comments were read aloud and addressed by Call and Terrance Grindall, Brentwood assistant city manager and interim director of community development.

Resident comments ranged from questions on the details of the project to concerns about increased traffic, Brentwood’s inability to fill the spaces, the environmental impact, fire services, child care and schools.

One speaker brought up the concept that the workforce has even moved away from utilizing physical office spaces in a rapidlychanging work environment.

Call addressed the factor of an evolving remote workforce. He noted the impromptu collaboration cultivated in an in-person environment is still desired by

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“ Office environments are changing and developers and landlords and cities are working really hard to not only maintain their current tenants but also attract tenants. They’re raising the bar.

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Ryan Call, ELS Architecture and Urban Design many companies.

“There are other industries that know in order for them to maintain a competitive edge over other innovators, that it’s about that collaboration in an interactive environment,” Call said.

Grindall noted the project master plan will need to take public safety into consideration in response to a question from Steve Young, a Brentwood mayoral candidate.

“We are working on improving Brentwood across the spectrum,” Grindall said, further noting the time to plan for safety is now.

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to know what the city will do to protect the farmland situated in The Innovation Center. Grindall said frankly that since the center is within the urban limit line, the city isn’t trying to protect that farmland — it’s going to be developed. Rudy Rymer wanted to know if this area would become part of the BART extension. Call said e-BART is a possibility but at this time, it’s not a funded project.

William Noah, who had concerns about views of Mount Diablo, wanted to know if there would be a height limitation on buildings.

“Yes, there will be a height limit ... but it’s a moving target that will need to be analyzed,” Grindall said.

ELS has enlisted the services of BKF Engineers to address the infrastructure feasibility; Keyser Marston Associates to determine the potential economics and market demand; EMS for technical document review; Hoffman Strategy Group was enlisted as a developer consultant to help attract developers to the region; and graphic design company RSM Design is creating images and visual pitch package sto show employers why Brentwood is a great option for their next regional office.

The next two installments of the Virtual Town Hall are set for late November and late January. For more information, visit https://www.innovatebrentwood.site.

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The Brentwood Planning Commission recently approved the design of a twostory, 15,000-square-foot commercial office building at the northwest corner of Walnut Boulevard and Continente Avenue.

Commission approves commercial building

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Additional commercial office space is coming to Walnut Boulevard.

City leaders recently approved the design of a two-story, 15,000-square-foot commercial office building at the northwest corner of Walnut Boulevard and Continente Avenue.

The building, planned for 3341 Walnut Boulevard, will wrap up a three-phase plan to position about 45,000 square feet of commercial, office or light industrial development on a portion of a 37-acre planned development zone that includes the project site and the largely undeveloped area directly south of Continente Avenue.

Phases one and two, north of the project site — a 14,500-square-foot building and another 13,100-square-foot one — were approved in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Both are professional office buildings.

“We are very excited to complete this project and build a third building on this

site,” said Ralph Strauss. “It’s consistent with the other buildings, yet will have its own unique character.”

Strauss said construction is set to commence by October and wrap up in the spring. No tenants have been identified, though the facility will be built to accommodate commercial offices.

City officials noted that the facility will help provide an array of job opportunities and commercial services.

“As noted in the application, a broad spectrum for job opportunities is a big plus for the city of Brentwood,” said Planning Commissioner Anita Roberts.

Fellow Planning Commissioner Dirk Zeigler agreed.

“I love the fact we are seeing commercial development,” he said. “This is what we need for Brentwood. With what is going on with COVID and everything else, the fact that they are willing to even start to develop now and have these buildings ready when we are hopefully back to some type of normalcy, I am all for.”

For more information on the project, visit packet page 24 at https://bit. ly/32RL5j9.

The number of homes for sale in East Contra Costa County hasn’t been this low in several years. There are about half as many homes for sale right now compared to the last few years. More homes exist in our area than just a few years ago due to new homes being built, yet there are even LESS for sale.

Many people are putting off placing their homes on the market because they are worried about not having a home to buy because inventory is low. You can see how this is a self-fulfilling prophecy. I’ve had several situations lately where I put a home on the market and we instantly get several offers from buyers who would love to buy it, but they need to sell their home first. The catch is they don’t want to put their home on the market until they find the home of their choice. They are worried their home will sell quickly and then they’ll be homeless.

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August: 100-126.

We started off January with a bang because the economy was really strong.

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Finding the right balance in a COVID world This Coronacoaster in which we find ourselves riding is not only crazy, it’s downright frightening and extremely confusing.

Like so many others, I try to balance keeping informed while also taking a well needed break, clearing Senior my head and raw orner nerves. Deluged with information that is changing daily, it’s no wonder we are unclear what is up and what is down after almost five months.

The overwhelming Marla numbers, facts, Luckhardt opinions and graphs can turn one’s head faster than Linda Blair in the Exorcist.

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Although the references to the two movies are tongue in cheek, there is no humor to this increasingly horrible situation we find ourselves in.

Receiving updated information is crucial during any disaster affecting our daily lives, but a balance is also needed to maintain good mental health. Many seniors are at home by themselves. Their outside contact is limited, causing anxiety and even depression. I’ve spoken to several who are in this situation and the smallest lifeline to the outside world is precious to them. It is to all of us.

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Coping with this new world takes strength and stamina. Mine is starting to run on fumes, but I have faith in medical experts to find a cure, a vaccine or both in the very near future. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon. We need to keep doing as much of our daily routines as possible. Shower,

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Although some of us cannot do that due to mobility issues, she finds the open air away from others serene and calming. With no real destination in mind, she gets in her car with a beautifully framed picture of her mama next to her and off she goes. Her grief is temporarily put on hold, and her tears are dried by the breezes. Any form of normalcy helps quite a bit. I love looking at her pictures on Facebook, sharing her joy and release of stress in another mother, Mother Nature.

Here are two websites that offer assistance and information for seniors during COVID-19: https://www.ncoa.org and https://aging.ca.gov/covid19.

If we are lucky, we continue to grow older. Certainly not younger like Benjamin Button, who was born an elderly man and ended up a baby as the story goes on. There’s another one of those movie references. Grandpa calls me Pollyanna at times, and no, I didn’t mean to name yet another movie, but I do believe that there are so many things to still be grateful for. We just need to be patient and loving to one another.

Spending time on the phone actually talking and using our voices, not texting, makes a world of difference to those who live on their own.

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REGIONAL Many people can expect their hometown holiday events to look a little different this year amidst concerns over the spread of COVID-19, but some traditions will remain the same.

OAKLEY With some adjusting, holiday plans are moving forward in Oakley.

“We will proceed with the Hometown Halloween and Christmas decorating contests,” said Lindsey Bruno, City of Oakley recreation manager, adding that Hometown Halloween will become a drive-thru event. “We will include some language that indicates all homes entering must follow the state and county coronavirus regulations. Mainly that they are not encouraging gatherings or — specifically for Halloween — any type of haunted houses, etc.”

Bruno said the drive-thru Halloween display will take place at the new recreation center. Details are not available yet,

but she noted groups that attend will need to remain in their vehicles at all times and follow all county health guidelines. December’s plans are still up in the air.

“For the Christmas Tree Lighting, we are still planning options based on what tier we might be in at that time,” Bruno said.

For more information, call 925-6257000 or visit www.ci.oakley.ca.us.

DISCOVERY BAY In Discovery Bay, Parade of Lights Director Amanda Dove said the 18th annual event is a go. The theme: “A Christmas Visit From All the Holidays We Missed in 2020” allows for plenty of creativity.

“Should be hilarious and awesome to see St. Paddy’s Day, Easter and July 4 with a Christmas spin,” Dove said. “Our committee was torn between three themes, but settled on this one when a child suggested they could do a float that celebrates everyone who didn’t get a birthday party.”

The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. Registration forms and details are available on the Discovery Bay Parade of

Lights Facebook page.

Discovery Bay’s other festive December event is the yacht club’s Lighted Boat Parade. This year’s event is still under consideration. The club’s commodore, Cheryl Cados, said a decision to have the parade will likely be made in October.

The club has decided to make its Holiday Boutique virtual this year, with items available online. For more information, visit www.dbyc.com or call 925-634-1210.

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce sponsors Downtown Trick-or-Treat and a holiday parade that attract hundreds of visitors each year. Those events will need to change this year.

“This will be our Drive Through Hometown Halloween,” said Olga Vidriales, Chamber of Commerce CFO. “Families can drive their cars through downtown and receive candy from booths.”

There is no cost to attend this event, and participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The best-decorated car will

win a prize.

The Drive Through Hometown Halloween will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. For more information, visit the chamber website at www.brentwoodchamber.com.

Vidriales noted no decision had been made about the holiday parade, as the chamber is working to navigate oftenchanging county and state safety protocols.

“This is so new for us, we will be pivoting until the event actually happens,” she said. “It’s a guessing game for everybody right now. One of the challenges for the parade is crowd control, and we just don’t know how to do that. We want and need very much to make money for the chamber this year, but the holiday parade is just up in the air, unfortunately.”

Vidriales also said she and her fellow chamber members are working hard to provide events for the community and continue to provide a vibrant networking atmosphere.

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PG&E distributes funds to food banks Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is providing $675,000 to 37 food banks serving communities throughout PG&E’s service area in Northern and Central California.

This grant includes a total of nearly $64,000 to Alameda County Community Food Bank ($29,950) and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ($34,020).

The funding will help the nonprofit food banks provide critical food support to residents coping with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding also assists area food banks in preparing to serve vulnerable community members during natural disasters and potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), which are intended to reduce the risk of major wildfires during severe weather.

“We know that many in our communities struggle with financial uncertainty and food insecurity, in some cases created or worsened by the global pandemic,” said Robert Kenney, vice president of regulatory and external affairs for PG&E. “These challenges can be even more difficult to cope with during emergencies. That’s why we’re supporting local food banks to help them meet critical food needs during disasters and power outages.”

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July 16, 1929 – Sept. 3, 2020 Leona Mary “Tooky” Thornhill passed away Sept. 3, in her home, surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of love for her family, friends, and community.

Leona lost her husband of 52 years, Sam Thornhill and later her daughter Carolyn Cook. She is survived by her California family of son, Victor Thornhill (Denise); son-in-law, Richard Cook (Stacey) and grandchildren, Joseph Thornhill (Taylor), Aimee Thornhill (Paul Zoltie), Sydney (Cook) Patton, Tanner Cook (Traci), Brooke Jensen, and Brayden Cook. Three great-grandchildren also survive her as do the Gale and Kathy Crouch family of Nevada. In Missouri, Leona is survived by her brother, Harold Witte (Nora); sister, June Anderson; sister-in-law, Sandra Witte; and many nieces and nephews.

Leona grew up in Troy, Missouri, graduating from Buchanan High School in 1947. That same year she met a young GI returning home from service in Europe. They married and moved to Antioch California in 1957 where they raised their two children. Leona worked at the Riverview Lodge and later was a medical receptionist. She was a devoted member of Holy Rosary and St. Ignatius Churches and was a 57-year member of the YLI, the church’s women’s organization. After their children were grown Leona and Sam traveled the country in their RV. Their favorite spot was Pismo Beach.

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Sept. 6, 1:48 a.m. A loud noise was reported on the 100 block of Francisco Villa Drive.

Sept. 6, 5:43 a.m. A security check was made at Summer Lake.

Sept. 6, 5:46 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at Laurel Ball Fields.

Sept. 6, 8:33 a.m. A vehicle was towed from the 1500 block of Mallard Lane.

Sept. 6, 10:24 a.m. Trespassing was reported on the 90 block of Brownstone Road.

Sept. 6, 11:43 a.m. Reckless driving was reported near Hagar Court and La Vista Drive.

Sept. 6, 12:49 p.m. Petty theft was reported on the 4500 block of Waterford Way. Sept. 6, 2:53 p.m. A DUI misdemeanor was reported near Vintage Parkway and Main Street.

Sept. 6, 4:02 p.m. Petty theft was reported at Taco Bell.

Sept. 6, 7:13 p.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 200 block of East Cypress Road.

Sept. 6, 8:16 p.m. Reckless driving was reported at the intersection of Main Street and Laurel Road.

Sept. 6, 9:08 p.m. A moving violation was cited near O’Hara Avenue and Ruby Street.

Sept. 6, 11:20 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported on the 400 block of Fourth Street.

Sept. 6, 11:13 p.m. A loud party was reported at the intersection of Littleton Street and Parkfield Way. Sept. 7, 4:08 a.m. A barking dog was reported on the 5000 block of Teakwood Drive.

Sept. 7, 7:29 a.m. A burglary was reported on the 6000 block of Bridgehead Road.

Sept. 7, 10:49 a.m. A vehicle was towed on the 4200 block of Sequoia Drive.

Sept. 7, 11:15 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed at the Oakley Police Station.

Sept. 7, 11:20 a.m. Harassment was reported at Dutch Bros.

Sept. 7, 11:22 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 20 block of Poco Lane.

Sept. 7, 12:15 p.m. A welfare check was performed at Laurel Road and Empire Avenue.

Sept. 7, 1:27 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at Neroly Road and Empire Avenue.

Sept. 7, 2:11 p.m. A false alarm was reported on the 100 block of Zartop Street.

Sept. 7, 4:32 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang-up call was reported on the 1500 block

of Wildcat Way. Sept. 7, 5:16 p.m. A welfare check was reported near Empire Avenue and Laurel Road.

Sept. 7, 9:31 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported near Pitta Court and Fernwood Drive.

ANTIOCH Sept. 6, 12:53 a.m. Authorities received a report of possible shots heard and aggravated assault on Willowbrook Way. Sept. 6, 1:22 a.m. A traffic accident with injury was reported on Boulder Drive.

Sept. 6, 5:07 a.m. An audible alarm and vandalism were reported on Delta Fair Boulevard.

Sept. 6, 8:27 a.m. Aggravated assault was reported on L Street.

Sept. 6, 8:29 a.m. A missing adult was reported on Somersville Road.

Sept. 6, 9:44 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on 20th Street.

Sept. 6, 10:05 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. Sept. 6, 1:40 p.m. An accident and aggravated assault were reported on West 10th Street.

Sept. 6, 3:57 p.m. A missing adult was reported on Meadowbrook Road.

Sept. 6, 5:01 p.m. A roadway hazard was reported on Gentrytown Drive.

Sept. 6, 9:47 p.m. Simple assault was reported on Minaker Drive.

Sept. 7, 12:02 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. Sept. 7, 12:56 a.m. Assault was reported on Lone Tree Way. Sept. 7, 6:39 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Larkspur Drive.

Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Toyon Court.

Sept. 7, 12:12 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Stewart Lane.

Sept. 7, 1:20 p.m. Authorities received a report a man with a gun made threats against multiple people on Kean Avenue.

Sept. 7, 4:02 p.m. An unwanted guest complaint was made on Lone Tree Way. Sept. 7, 4:45 p.m. A traffic stop revealed a drunk driver on Bluerock Drive.

Sept. 7, 5:08 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Bluerock Drive.

Sept. 7, 10:08 p.m. A weapons violation was reported on A Street.

Sept. 7, 9:19 p.m. Authorities received a report of a suspicious person, drunk in public, on Buchanan Road.

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Sept. 7, 10:11 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Somersville Road.

Sept. 8, 12:09 a.m. A traffic stop led to a warrant arrest on Hillcrest Avenue.

Sept. 8, 12:55 a.m. Authorities received a report of possible shots heard and aggravated assault on West 10th Street.

Sept. 8, 1:20 a.m. A family dispute and assault were reported on Lawton Street.

Sept. 8, 6:35 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on 7th Street.

Sept. 8, 7:18 a.m. A parking complaint was made on West 5th Street.

Sept. 8, 10:47 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on West 2nd Street.

Sept. 8, 10:55 a.m. Auto theft was reported on East 18th Street.

Sept. 8, 11:50 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Grangnelli Avenue.

Sept. 8, 1:03 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries was reported on Wilbur Avenue.

Sept. 8, 3:02 p.m. Simple assault was reported on Mokelumne Drive.

Sept. 8, 5:36 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries and vehicle code violation were reported on Cavallo Road.

Sept. 8, 6:11 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Slatten Ranch Road.

Sept. 8, 7:47 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Southport Court.

Sept. 8, 9:17 p.m. An accident with no injuries was reported on William Reed Drive.

Sept. 8, 9:40 p.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Cavallo Road.

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California has many challenges

Editor: Aside from the coronavirus crisis and political upheaval, 2020 is confronting the climate change challenge.

These past few weeks, California fires directly caused by humans have been exacerbated by dry forest conditions.

Pictures of blazing orange skies on my friends’ social media resembled an apocalypse movie poster. Yet the 3.5 million acres burned by nearly 8,000 wildfires in California are not just another unfortunate event of this year — they’re sparks of increasingly common and more severe wildfires in the years ahead.

Moreover, environmental issues are inseparable from social justice and public health; those most harmed by environmental degradation are the most marginalized, such as inmate firefighters and low-income neighborhoods near hazardous waste sites.

Starting college in California last year, I loved the environmental awareness and political advocacy in the atmosphere but hastily evacuated in March. As I sit at home, I wonder when I can ever return to campus and breathe in the fresh air

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Consolidation is the answer

Editor: I was very encouraged to read the Sept. 16 article in The Press that ECCFPD and ConFire have committed to seriously and rigorously investigate the possibility of consolidating these two critical agencies.

ConFire Fire Chief Lewis Broschard reportedly said, “We felt it was time to at least look into this and find out if there was any merit to the consolidation concept. … Chief Helmick and I both feel the same. It’s our obligation to continue to look and see if there’s a chance to increase efficiencies through this concept, to increase resources in East Contra Costa Fire and the communities that they service, which has a benefit to Contra Costa Fire.”

Undoubtedly, many factors will come to light that will need to be weighed and considered. The relative importance of these various factors must be considered in the context of the moral and legal responsibilities of our government officials to ensure the general welfare of the people of Contra Costa County.

Speaking of responsibilities, regardless of any recommendation that may be proposed as a result of this investigation, or that might come

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subsequent to this investigation, we the citizens must take seriously our responsibilities with regard to the financial support of the government’s provision of these services and be prepared to address that responsibility as necessary and appropriate. After all, in America, we are the government.

I applaud these two departments and their leaders for committing to investigate the possibility of consolidating the two departments for the benefit of the citizens of Contra Costa County — from the San Francisco Bay to Old River. Once all the facts are available, then a legitimate evaluation, debate and informed decision can be made.

Jim Davis Brentwood

Are things better than they were?

Editor: I read with interest the numerous letters to the editor regarding Donald Trump. There are too many words. We could go on endlessly debating our respective realities. We could go on and on about this tweet or that tweet. We could go on and on about right vs. left.

IS the virus real or a hoax? But as I put on my medical mask and get ready to go hunt down paper toweling, I ask you all: Are you better off today than you were four years ago?

Jeanne Cope Brentwood

Who would vote for Trump?

Editor: I read Laura Aue’s comments about ‘I’m voting for Trump.’ Why anyone would want to vote for a proven liar (websites list them), a racist (shameful non-support of BLM and diversity), a person who mocked a disabled reporter (common knowledge), a man who invented ‘fake news,’ then claimed to be a victim of it, I will never know, but from the apparently proud ‘wife of a Vietnam veteran’? I have one thing to say: John McCain. This man, who was beaten and tortured every day for 5 plus years as a Vietnam prisoner of war, which left him with life-long injuries and disabilities.

A man who, when offered early release because of his father’s connections, turned it down because it wasn’t fair to his fellow POWs. A man who did not harbor resentment for fighting an unwinnable war, but continued to serve his country as a senator for over 30 years. The courage of this man is unfathomable.

This is the same man who DraftDodger-Donald couldn’t acknowledge as a hero: “He’s not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.” Donald Trump isn’t fit to share the same air space as a man like John McCain.

I thank your husband for his service.

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City to explore senior center expansion

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD City funds set aside for an architect to sketch out a potential teen center plan for the former grocery store building at 101 Sand Creek Road will now also be used to solicit separate architectural drawings and cost estimates for a possible expansion of the Brentwood Senior Activity Center.

City leaders recently OK’d plans to combine the funds for architectural work on both projects, using up to $100,000 that was initially approved only for the teen center architectural work.

“When we were looking at the youth center, we thought that we could do it within the $100,000, and I think if we add this (the senior center work) to the scope, we have a good chance to do both within that $100,000 amount,” said Bruce Mulder, Brentwood’s parks and recreation director.

The architectural work will return preliminary plans and cost estimates for creating a youth center and expanding the senior center at 193 Griffith Lane. The soon-to-bevacated city-owned building on Sand Creek Road is being considered for the youth services and programming center.

The council agreed to combine the architectural work in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Karen Rarey dissenting.

Rarey suggested the council wait to make

a decision in about a month, after it hears an expected comprehensive update on the status of the city’s budget.

“I think we need a teen center; I think we need to expand the senior center,” she said. “I think we need to do those things — they are very much needed in our city — but I think we need to get a handle on what our actual budget is and whether we can afford to open and run either one of these and where we will get the funding to expand a senior center.”

But City Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez noted that combining the architectural work is ideal since it’s not expected to cost the city additional funds beyond what was set aside for the teen center drawings in July.

“I think people get confused that if they (the council) are doing this, they must be moving forward. It’s not really that,” he said. “It’s really giving us a little bit more foundation to know if we are making the right or wrong decisions.”

City leaders say the current demand for senior services and programming has far outgrown the 8,400-square-foot, 11-year-old center.

In ordinary times, it hosts an array of social activities, special events, special interest classes and social service resources, drawing an average of 220 daily visitors, according to city documents. Many classes and activities

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

Before filing for divorce, you should always review your estate planning documents and review what happens to assets when you die.

You should also review your power of attorney and health care directive. Now that you are contemplating divorce, do you still want your spouse managing your finances if you unable?

Do you want your spouse making health care decisions if you are unable to make your own decisions? In other words, do you really want your estranged spouse having the power to “pull the plug” or make other important health care decisions?

Filing for divorce does not prevent these documents from taking effect. They must be formally revoked and new documents prepared.

Once a divorce case has been filed, your ability to change or revoke a trust is limited. Neither party is allowed to change beneficiaries on life insurance, retirement accounts or pensions

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

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Impact Soccer Club rolls out new training philosophy during pandemic

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The COVID-19 pandemic and poor air quality threatened to halt Brentwood’s Impact Soccer Club.

But instead of giving in, the organization has kicked up the creativity to keep the institution rolling forward.

The nonprofit has applied a slew of virtual tools and safe, in-person instructional methods to deflect operational obstacles.

“We are forced to be very creative,” said Impact coach Sal Acevedo. “It’s great.”

Like virtually all sports organizations, Impact was forced to temporarily cease all in-person activities for about three months between March and June to adhere to government-imposed COVID-19 regulations, and again recently due to smoke-filled air.

But in a restrictive world, club leaders found a welcoming alternative online.

Impact’s own virtual training features an array of soccer-focused instruction, competitions and friendly social engagements in addition to traditional club benefits like skill development, sociability and fun.

A typical session might include ball, move and core work, professional game

Impact Soccer Club players hone their skills during a recent modified group workout. The Brentwood club has used unique in-person and online training methods to keep the organization functioning during the pandemic.

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film study, yoga, trivia, juggling competitions and maybe even a Family Feud game.

Other unique additions for younger teams include scavenger hunts, get-toknow-me sessions, show-and-tell exercises

Antioch announces football schedule The Antioch High School football team recently released its 2020-2021 schedule.

The Panthers, who finished 2-8 last season, will open play with back-toback road games against California and San Rafael on Jan. 15 and 22.

The team’s first home game is slated for Jan. 29 against San Ramon Valley, before the Panthers hit the road again for games against Marin Catholic and

Acalanes on Feb. 6 and 12.

Antioch’s first league game will be at home against Liberty on Feb 19.

That game will be followed by two league road games versus Freedom on Feb. 26 and Deer Valley on March 6.

The Antioch squad will wrap up its regular season with home games against Heritage on March 12 and Pittsburg on March 20.

Heritage High relives past achievements With no live high school sports action to speak of these days, Heritage High School has been dipping into the past to relive the school’s athletic achievements on the date they happened.

On Sept. 21, the team rolled back the clock to 2017 to remember the girls’ golf team’s sweep of Liberty en route to winning the league championship.

Heritage beat Liberty 211-261 and

217-278 that season.

Other memories celebrated have included the boys’ water polo team’s 22-6 win over Deer Valley on Sept. 19, 2012; the Heritage girls’ volleyball team’s win over Freedom on Sept. 18, 2008; and the football team’s victory over EdisonStockton on Sept. 16, 2016.

To view all the memories, visit https:// twitter.com/HeritagePats.

and other quick-paced activities to promote social interaction and fun.

“Obviously we want to be on the field training,” said Tom Ginocchio, the club’s director of coaching. “Normally what we did before COVID is cancel. Now we have the ability to cancel but offer online training in an environment that we wouldn’t have done in the past. It’s made us better in certain ways.”

Impact coach Matt Kendall, who works with the club’s younger participants, said he’s found that the online methods allow him to build a richer relationship with his players.

“Something that all of us coaches know is when you get to the field, it’s all business,” he said. “You have to get this, this and this done because we are trying to

teach this skill and trying to be better at it to win games. One of the things I have learned through this process of COVID is that by doing these virtual trainings, I am able to build relationships deeper with my kids than I was before.”

Impact’s adaptation carried over to the field as well when the organization got the go-ahead to begin modified group activities in June.

Disease-controlling measure are in place. Masks are required before and after physical practice and players are kept 6 feet apart in stable groups of 14 players to one coach. Hand sanitizer is routinely used.

None of that doesn’t stops soccer-like activities from occurring. see Impact page 17A

Liberty Lions Rugby Club looking for players The Liberty Lions Rugby Club is seeking Liberty Union High School District students to join their organization.

Ninth to 12th grade boys and girls are welcome to join, and there is a spot for everyone, according to a club statement.

The club says it will teach everyone to play, but notes that participants should have a good attitude,

along with dedication, passion and a sense of sportsmanship.

Pre-season conditioning is expected to begin in mid-October, with 7s tentatively slated to begin practice in December and 15s in March 2021.

Dates are contingent upon COVID restrictions. Athletic clearance is required.

For more information, visit lhslionsrugby@gmail.com.

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This week in The Press’ sports history Coston on touchdown passes of 59, 39 and 38 yards.

The Falcons had outscored their opponents 186-48 at that point in the season.

Pierce was only 11-for-18, but threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns. Coston, meanwhile, caught seven passes for 255 yards and three scores.

The Falcons finished 11-2 and 5-0 in league play that season.

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Typical practices now emphasize individual skill development, exercise and game-like action that mirrors scrimmages minus contact.

Although the in-person rules pose challenges—such as keeping the youth a safe distance from their friends— coaches and players alike say they appreciate the opportunity to return to the field.

“These camps are kind of like the saving grace right now because you have kids who are stuck all day doing online school, where they cannot see their friends,” said Lindsay Purvey, who has multiple children in the club. “(Distance education) is all very structured. There is no time for the social interaction or to really have fun. Being able to be on the field and see their friends, even at a distance, completely changed the mindset of my two kids.”

Acevedo said coaches routinely scour the internet for new training ideas and in turn share their own innovative suggestions online for others to use.

“It really forces us to get creative. We want to make it

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as competitive as possible, because the kids want to play, want to compete, and when you take away the full contact, suddenly you have to get creative,” he said.

Impact President Robert Garvin said the club’s continued success is largely due to dedicated community support and the organization’s determined volunteers who do whatever is needed to ensure the club’s success—everything from volunteering during practice to sitting in on a virtual meeting.

“I am very proud of everyone who has been involved with Impact,” he said.

Garvin noted that it’s anyone’s guess when the club will be able to resume normal activities. Presumably the next step toward normalcy will be competitions within the current 14-player practice groups.

Until further changes are allowed, the club says it will continue moving forward, whether online or on the field.

“We’ll create the environment that best suits the needs of our players, and we will adapt as we go,” Ginocchio said.

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 20CI000020 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Carol E. Davis, aka Carol E. Burbank, the testate and intestate successors of Carol E. Davis, aka Carol E. Burbank and all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto and Does 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Ronald D. Sanders and Randall D. Sanders Co Trustees of the Ronald D. Sanders and Patricia I. Sanders Trust NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to

call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros

requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Tehama 1740 Walnut Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Raymond L. Sandelman SBN 078020 196 Cohasset Road, Suite 225 Chico, CA 95926-2284 (530) 343-5090 DATE (Fecha): January 23, 2020 Clerk, by (Secretario): Kevin Harrigan, Dept (Adjunto) Ashley Gover Cannon NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as

an individual defendant.

The property described in the Complaint is the real property in the County of Tehama, State of California commonly known as Tehama County Assessor’s Parcel No. 075-130-030 more particularly described as: The West one half of East one-fourth (1/4) of West two fifths (2/5) of East one half (1/2) of Lot Six (6) in Block Fourteen (14) of Maywood Colony, as the same is so designated upon that certain Map entitled “Map of Maywood Colony subdivided into Ten Acre Tracts”, filed in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Tehama, May 23rd, 1891, and now appearing of record thein in Book “A” of Maps at page 33, and containing one-fourth (1/4) acre more or less according to said plat.

Together with all right, title and interest in and to all minerals, gas, oil and other hydrocarbon and mineral substance therein, and all of the right, title and interest in and to that certain oil and gas lease made to the Standard Oil Company of California, lessee, and recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Tehama County, California in Liber 37 of official Records at page 331, insofar as it pertains to the property described herein. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83909 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

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CASE NUMBER: D17-03541 1. Person asking for protection (La persona que solicita protección): Charles McGovern 2. Notice to (Aviso a): NICOLE WARD The person in 1 is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you.

La persona en 1 está pidiendo una orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar contra usted. Lea la página 2 para más información.

3. You have a court date (Tiene una audiencia en la corte): Date (Fecha): 11/05/2020 Time (Hora): 8:30 Dept.(Depto): Name and address of court, if different from above: Nombre y dirección de la corte, si no es la misma de arriba: Same as above What if I don’t go to my court date?

If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1 . If you have a child with the person in 1 , the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in 1 asked the judge to order. ¿Qué pasa si no voy a la audiencia?

Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restricción que limita su SUMMONS contacto con la persona en 1 . Si tiene un (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER) hijo con la persona en 1 , la corte puede Citación (Orden de restricción de vio- dictar órdenes que limitan su tiempo con lencia en el hogar) su hijo. Una orden de restricción en su Superior Court of California, County of contra puede tener otras consecuencias, Contra Costa como prohibirle tener armas de fuego 751 Pine Street, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el CA 94553 juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la

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How do I find out what the person in 1 is asking for?

To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. ¿Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1 ?

Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1 , vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la pá_gina 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página 1. La solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar.

Where can I get help?

Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www. courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp to find your local center. ¿Dónde puedo obtener ayuda?

Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea https://www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelpselfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado.

Do I need a lawyer?

You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association. ¿Necesito un abogado?

No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es posible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https:// www.lawhelpca.org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local.

Filed August 20, 2020. Superior Court of California, County of (Corte Superior de California, Condado de) Contra Costa.

751 Pine Street P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553 Date (Fecha): 8/20/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario, poor): KB Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83907 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #7A Jim Wilkinson, #7030 Don Moore, #843 Amanda Harvin, #403 Curtis Day, #824 Connie Recio, #849 Kenneth Tielsch, #946 Willie Barnes, #968 Dennis Wilson and #3006 Katrina Laine. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on October 1st, 2020 at 10:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 2170021716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale.

Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84077 Publish Date: September 25, 2020.

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City Notices CITY OF BRENTWOOD CITY OF BRENTWOOD CITY OF BRENTWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The following list of disbursements remains unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the City The following list of disbursements remains unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the City The following list of disbursements remains unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the City of Brentwood located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. If you have a claim against these of Brentwood located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. If you have a claim against these of Brentwood located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. If you have a claim against these funds, please contact the City of Brentwood, Finance and Information Systems Department at Finance@ funds, please contact the City of Brentwood, Finance and Information Systems Department at Finance@ funds, please contact the City of Brentwood, Finance and Information Systems Department at Finance@ brentwoodca.gov, or call (925)516-5461. Proof of claim and current identification is required prior to the brentwoodca.gov, or call (925)516-5461. Proof of claim and current identification is required prior to the brentwoodca.gov, or call (925)516-5461. Proof of claim and current identification is required prior to the release of funds. Funds not claimed by November 10, 2020 become the property of the City of Brentwood. release of funds. Funds not claimed by November 10, 2020 become the property of the City of Brentwood. release of funds. Funds not claimed by November 10, 2020 become the property of the City of Brentwood.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003843 The name of the business: DIFFERENT DIRECTIONZ BOUTIQUE Located at: 2700 Stamm Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Ebony Bowens Vincent.

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: Ebony Bowens Vincent. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2020

by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/6/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83919 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

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): LARRI M SCOTT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/2/2006 as Instrument No. 20060312090-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 8/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0174554-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/9/2020 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: $454,265.20 The purported property address is: 4305 CALSITE CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-8942 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 053-520-025 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number

assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-872796-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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-19-872796-SH IDSPub #0172540 9/11/2020 9/18/2020 9/25/2020 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83923 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, 2020.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 2015131DMB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: SANDY & REESE VENTURES INC., 5759 LONE TREE WAY, SUITE H, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Doing business as: EUROPEAN WAX CENTER All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: WAXINGINC LLC, 691 N OXFORD AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and is located at: 5759 LONE TREE WAY, SUITE H, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is OCTOBER 13, 2020 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code(s) sections set forth above. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice is the Business day before the sale date specified above. Buyer(s): WAXINGINC LLC, 53063 ANTIOCH PRESS 9/25/2020 Antioch Press 06-1617 84067 Publish Dates: September 25, 2020.

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/12/2020. Signature of registrant: Aubrey Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/19/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83906 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

No. 02-1273 83932 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004249 The name of the business: Healthy Minds Counseling Center Located at: 1120 2nd Street, Ste 115 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kira Monterrey.

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: Kira Monterrey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2020 by Deputy Expires 8/31/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83990 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003941 The name of the business: Spode Way Productions Located at: 2730 W. Tregallas Road Unit 2151 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Spode Way Productions, 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 7/12/2020. Signature of registrant: Andre Harper, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2020 by Deputy clerk Expires 8/11/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83911 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004041 The name of the business: 65 Max Apparel Located at: 4924 Bridle Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: All Roads Lead 65 Max Foundation Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Corporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2015. Signature of registrant: Pamela Henderson, Founder/President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2020

by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/17/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 83886 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004206 The name of the business: Kyleigh’s Kloset Located at: 2741 Hillcrest Ave #255 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kelley McBurnie. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/3/2020. Signature of registrant: Kelley McBurnie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 27, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/26/2025 Antioch Press No. 061617 84071 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-872796-SH Order No.: 191194884-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/22/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 2015131DMB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: SANDY & REESE VENTURES INC., 5759 LONE TREE WAY, SUITE H, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Doing business as: EUROPEAN WAX CENTER All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: WAXINGINC LLC, 691 N OXFORD AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and is located at: 5759 LONE TREE WAY, SUITE H, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is OCTOBER 13, 2020 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code(s) sections set forth above.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice is the Business day before the sale date specified above.

Buyer(s): WAXINGINC LLC, 53063 ANTIOCH PRESS 9/25/2020 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84066 Publish Dates: September 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003775 The name of the business: Yammy Sushi Located at: 195 El Cerrito Plz In: El Cerrito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Yammi Sushi Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2020. Signature of registrant: MI KYUNG SON, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/6/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83904 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004011 The name of the business(es): THREADS INC Located at: 2636 Spyglass Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SHAFI INVESTMENTS. 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 8/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Naveed Qureshi, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2020 by Deputy Expires 8/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83943 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004086 The name of the business: Tutoring by AR Located at: 2960 Poe Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Aubrey Robinson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004167 The name of the business: Nanea Designs Located at: 5205 Laguna Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aloha Consulting Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Daniels, Owner/ President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/24/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83984 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004094 The name of the business: Kure Wellness Retreat Located at: 790 San Ramon Valley Blvd #100 In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debbie Lindsay. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2008. Signature of registrant: Debbie J Lindsay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2020 by Deputy clerk.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 8/19/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02NAME STATEMENT 1273 84003 Publish dates: September 18, File No. F-2020-0004185 The name of the 25, October 2, 9, 2020. business: Beautylicious By Jen Located at: 67 Lexington Court In: Brentwood, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94513, is hereby registered by the followNAME STATEMENT ing owner: Jennifer Morato Kreva. This File No. F-2020-0004115 The name of the business is conducted by: An Individual. business: LUVLY YU Located at: 1651 Sutter The registrant commenced to transact busiSt, Apt 3 In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby ness under the fictitious business name or registered by the following owner: 1. Brian names listed above on 6-1-2020. Signature Joseph Jason 2. Yuhsin Elsie Jason This busi- of registrant: Jennifer Morato Kreva. This ness is conducted by: A Married Couple. The statement was filed with the County Clerk registrant commenced to transact business of Contra Costa County on: August 26, 2020 under the fictitious business name or names by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/25/2025 listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83933 PubBrian Jason. This statement was filed with lish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October the County Clerk of Contra Costa County 2, 2020. on: August 20, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/19/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1273 83999 Publish dates: September 18, NAME STATEMENT 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

File No. F-2020-0004195 The name of the business(es): 1. Mid Cal Property FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Maintenance 2. Class A Commercial NAME STATEMENT Services 3. BRS Commercial Located at: File No. F-2020-0004138 The name of the 1038 Petite Sirah Lane In: Brentwood, CA business: 94513, is hereby registered by the follow1. Advanced Property Inspectors ing owner: Industrial Building Maintenance 2. Advanced Construction Estimators Inc. This business is conducted by: A CorpoLocated at: 2009 Azalea Way In: Brentwood, ration, State of Incorporation: California. The CA 94513, is hereby registered by the registrant commenced to transact business following owner: James Bocci. This busi- under the fictitious business name or names ness is conducted by: An Individual. The listed above on 8/21/2020. Signature of registrant commenced to transact business registrant: Andy Sutak - President. This under the fictitious business name or names statement was filed with the County Clerk listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: of Contra Costa County on: August 26, 2020 James Bocci. This statement was filed with by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/25/2025 the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84070 Pubon: August 21, 2020 by Deputy Expires lish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 8/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 2020.

83985 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. F-2020-0004236 The name of the NAME STATEMENT business: City Smoke Shop Located at: File No. F-2020-0004160 The name of the 1185 Second Street, Suite H In: Brentwood, business: Aura Vybes Boutique Located CA 94513, is hereby registered by the folat: 1054 Mill Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA lowing owner: Amgad Mohamed. This 94513, is hereby registered by the follow- business is conducted by: An Individual. The ing owner: Dayzha Romero. This business is registrant commenced to transact business conducted by: An Individual. The registrant under the fictitious business name or names commenced to transact business under the listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: fictitious business name or names listed Amgad Mohamed. This statement was above on 8/10/2020. Signature of regis- filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa trant: Dayzha Romero. This statement was County on: August 31, 2020 by Deputy Clerk filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Expires 8/30/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02County on: August 25, 2020 by Deputy J. 1273 83959 Publish dates: September 18, Graff Expires 8/25/2025 Brentwood Press 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004262 The name of the business: KickHouse Located at: 7001 Sunne Lane, Suite 104 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner: Thrive Fitness, 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: Todd Guilliams, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 2, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/1/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84069 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004272 The name of the business: Patina n Petals Located at: 841 Olympic Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kirsten Jensen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/25/2020. Signature of registrant: Kirsten Jensen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 2, 2020

by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/1/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84078 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004298 The name of the business(es): Encore Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Daniel Poon. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/24/2020. Signature of registrant: Daniel Poon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/2/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 83983 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004332 The name of the business: RemysBrands.com Located at: 823 Riviera Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Melissa Jacobs. 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: Melissa Jacobs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 8, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/7/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84068 Publish dates: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020

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4. Telara Caves - Desk, Safe, Table/Chairs, 14+ Bins & Boxes, Cinder Blocks 5. Silvia Perez - Toys, Dollie, Collectables, Stereo/Speakers, Storage Cabinets 6. Johnny B Cummins- Washer & Dryer, 10+ Boxes & Bags, Jaguar Model XJ6 Lic. # 2SHX263 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 09/25/2020 and on 10/02/2020 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02NAME STATEMENT 1273 84064 Publish Dates: September 25, OcFile No. F-2020-0004399 The name of the busi- tober 2, 2020. ness: Shelley Hancock Consulting Located at: 1593 Chianti Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE is hereby registered by the following owner: (U.C.C. §6104, 6105) Shelley Hancock Consulting Inc. This business is ESCROW # 0126014500 conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorpo- Exempt from fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (1). Recordration: California. The registrant commenced to ing is not related to real property transact business under the fictitious business NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the name or names listed above on 7/15/2015. Sig- within named seller that a bulk sale is about to nature of registrant: Shelley Hancock, President. be made of the assets described below.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk The names and business address of the Seller(s) of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2020 is/are: Dore Bakery Inc. 2523 Sand Creek

by Deputy Clerk J Graff Expires 9/11/2025 Brent- Road, Ste. 120, Brentwood, CA 94513 wood Press No. 02-1273 84072 Publish dates: The location in California of the Chief Executive September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020.

Office of the seller is: same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names NOTICE OF LIEN SALE and addresses used by the seller within three SELF STORAGE AUCTION years before the date such list was sent or delivNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned ered to the buyer are: none intends to sell the liened personal property The names and business address of the Buyer(s) described below, pursuant to the provisions of is/are: Domenico Testa 2523 Sand Creek the California Code of Civil Procedure and the Road, Ste. 120, Brentwood, CA 94513 provisions of the California Self-Storage Facili- The assets to be sold are described in general ties Act, Business and Professions Code Sections as All stock in trade, furniture, fixtures, 21700 et seq. equipment and other property On the 14th day of October 2020, at 10:30 And are located at: 2523 Sand Creek Road, AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of Ste. 120, Brentwood, CA 94513 The business liened storage units by public sale by competi- name used by the Seller(s) at those locations is: tive bidding on the premises where said prop- Dore Bakery erty has been stored and which are located The anticipated date of the bulk sale is October at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone 14, 2020 At the office of Old Republic Title Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. Company @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units gen- 400, Concord, CA 94520. The bulk sale IS suberally include miscellaneous household goods, ject to California Uniform Commercial Code Secoffice or business equipment, furniture, furnish- tion 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address ings, clothing and personal effects. In addition of the person with whom claims may be filed to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory is as follows: Old Republic Title Company @ revealed the following described goods: 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, Names: CA 94520, Escrow Holder. The last day for 1. Rosa Rios - Dresser, recliner, flat screen TV, filing claims shall be October 13, 2020 which is freezer & clothing. the business day before the sale date specified 2. Ada Eguzouwa - Paintings, fam, dressers, herein. Dated: 9/16/2020 /S/ Domenico Testa stools, bedding, bedroom furniture & duffle bag. 9/25/20 CNS-3399415# BRENTWOOD PRESS 3. Jackie Vaughnes-Smith - Exercise equip- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84033 Publish ment, lamps, dining room table & antiques.

Dates: September 25, 2020.

4. Casey Raymond - Tires, wheels, office chair, office supplies, mirror & baby carrier.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 5. Marshall Konaris - Toy house, headboard, FOR CHANGE OF NAME clothing, collectables & bats.

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kristine M 6. Charles B. Elkins - Automotive parts, jew- Edinger SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, elry box, totes, boxes & bins.

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street 7. Jannell Garkow - Musical instruments, Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kristine M bookcase, clothing, collectables, suitcases & Edinger CASE NUMBER: N20-1237 TO ALL totes.

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Kristine MiPurchases must be paid for at the time of pur- chelle Edinger filed a petition with this court for chase by cash only. All purchased items sold as- a decree changing names as follows: Present is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of Name: a. Kristine Michelle Edinger to Prosale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of posed Name: Kristine Michelle Gerhart. 2. settlement between owner and obligated party. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. this matter shall appear before this court at the Contraband, or items subject to regulation or hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, registration will not be transferred with the why the petition for change of name should not liened unit unless otherwise noted. be granted. Any person objecting to the name Dates Published: 9/25/2020 and 10/2/2020 or changes described above must file a written Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, objection that includes the reasons for the obTel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02- jection at least two court days before the matter 1273 84065 Publish Dates: September 25, Oc- is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the tober 2, 2020. hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely NOTICE OF LIEN SALE filed, the court may grant the petition without SELF STORAGE AUCTION a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 10/27/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. intends to sell the liened personal property The address of the court is same as noted above. described below, pursuant to the provisions of 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall the California Code of Civil Procedure and the be published at least once each week for four provisions of the California Self-Storage Facili- successive weeks prior to the date set for hearties Act, Business and Professions Code Sections ing on the petition in the following newspaper 21700 et seq.. of general circulation, printed in this county: On the 14th day of October 2020, at 12:30 Brentwood Press P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of Date: 8/28/2020 Susanne Fenstermacher, Judge liened storage units by public sale by competi- of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02tive bidding on the premises where said prop- 1273 84001 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, erty has been stored and which are located at October 2, 9, 2020.

Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units genFOR CHANGE OF NAME erally include miscellaneous household goods, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Taylor Daugs office or business equipment, furniture, furnish- SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ings, clothing and personal effects. In addition CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory 94553 PETITION OF: Taylor Daugs CASE NUMrevealed the following described goods: BER: N20-1236 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Customer Name: 1. Petitioner Taylor Daugs filed a petition with 1. Kenya Partelow - Bike/Trike, Toys, Hobby this court for a decree changing names as folEquipment, Collectables lows: Present Name: 2. Janice Alexander - Gardner/Lawn Equip- a. Taylor Daugs ment, Patio Furniture, Collectables, Christmas b. AKA Taylor Marie Daugs to Proposed Décor Name: Taylor Mottashed. 2. THE COURT 3. Nicholas Cerro - Power Tools, Tool Trunk, Col- ORDERS that all persons interested in this matlectables, 10+ Bins & Boxes ter shall appear before this court at the hear-

LEGAL NOTICES ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/28/2020 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: 08/26/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83935 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Pets at Peace at 2002 Bishop Drive. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/21/2019 under File No. F-20190007137 (*1) James J. Delano 2. Howard Jay Kerr 3. Nathan M. Kerr 4. Franklin T. Utchen 415 Merriwood Place, San Ramon, CA 94583 This business was conducted by: General Partnership.

Signature: Howard Jay Kerr, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83939 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Pets at Peace California at 2002 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 3/20/2019 under File No. F2019-0001749 (*1) James J. Delano 2. Howard Jay Kerr 3. Nathan M. Kerr 4. Franklin T. Utchen 415 Merriwood Place, San Ramon, CA 94583 (**) This business was conducted by: General Partnership. Signature: Howard J. Kerr, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 83937 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020.

NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES HEARING: To establish an amended schedule of fees related to the provision of fire prevention services.

DATE: October 14, 2020 LOCATION: City of Brentwood - City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 TIME: 6:30 PM GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (“District”) will consider an ordinance to amend its current fee schedule, set forth in Ordinance No. 2020-01, for the recovery of costs related to providing fire prevention services. The District has reviewed its existing fee schedule for fire prevention services and will consider updating the schedule to reflect the District’s current costs. Data indicating the estimated cost required to provide the fire prevention services, and other revenue sources anticipated to be used in providing the services, is available in the District’s offices, located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513, as of September 9th, 2020. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84037 Publish Dates: September 25, October 2, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0003990 The name of the business: Refill So Good Located at: 400 Del Antico Ave #1415 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nina Orozco. 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: Nina Orozco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 14, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 8/13/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 83908 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

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“AND THE BEAT GOES ON” SIR Branch 161 DISCOVERY BAY The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll in so many ways, affecting each of us in ways we never imagined. Somehow, we manage to adjust and keep on going. Maybe in a different way than before, but in a way that gives us hope for what the future will bring.

Many individuals, organizations and businesses have found ways to continue, with some adjustments, during these unprecedented and challenging times. One in particular is Sons in Retirement (SIR) Branch 161 in Discovery Bay. SIR, started in 1958, is a Northern California nonprofit public benefit corporation for retired and semiretired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and dignity in retirement. Branches are located as far north as Mount Shasta and as far south as Bakersfield.

SIR membership includes a monthly luncheon meeting

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provide hundreds of job opportunities for the talented local workforce,” Hards said.

Amazon is the first named tenant scheduled to occupy a portion of NorthPoint Development’s eventual five-building site — with 2 million square feet of space — that broke ground in January for a variety of light industrial and logistics uses on a portion of the 375.7-acre property at 6,000 Bridgehead Road, north of the BNSF rail tracks and just south of Lauritzen Yacht Harbor.

All five buildings, ranging between

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150,000 and 642,960 square feet, should be completed within four years.

Nancy Marquez-Suarez, assistant to the city manager, confirmed that the city is aware that there are tenants poised to occupy an over-400,000-square-foot building that is nearing completion, and Amazon is contemplating another on-site building as well.

“There is some confidentiality that needs to be maintained at this point, as was the case with Amazon,” she said.

All told, the center is expected to be an economic boon for the city and the region at large.

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other parts of the country. We’re seeing outbreaks in colleges and universities among the students and spreading to the communities there.”

Transmission of the virus that resulted in this summer’s spike in cases is attributed, in part, to the number of holidays and related social gatherings like backyard barbecues, among other factors.

“I also think there was less adherence to masking, less promotion of masking, less buy-in of masking and less concern of the public because we were going in the right direction,” Farnitano explained. “We also didn’t have as much testing then to catch things. All of those things combined to see our numbers go up. With this virus, once our numbers go up, they start going up really quickly.”

As the summer wore on, messaging about the importance of wearing masks increased, and the compliance with the mask order broadened. As behavior started to change, the metrics measuring the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus eased. Additionally, testing turnaround times in the county and in the state were reduced, allowing quicker action to quarantine those patients who tested positive.

“Our test turnaround times within 24-48 hours allows effective isolation and quarantine, which allows us

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Bill Helfrick said he was pleased with the outcome.

“I have opposed this pool from the beginning due to the enormous cost to build,” said Helfrick. “I was pleased to see the Board voted unanimously to finish the refurbishment of the existing pool.”

The idea of a new six-lane, competitive pool has been a topic of interest for the past two years, since the town began, then halted, renovations on its existing pool in September 2018. During that

with guest speakers, social activities like golf, bowling, and activities, which include spouses, such as dining out at various local restaurants each month.

Branch 161 in Discovery Bay, started in 1991, has a current membership of 174. With the COVID-19 pandemic, they have not had a monthly luncheon meeting since March. In an attempt to keep the membership connected, their BIG SIR (Elected leader of the group) Roy Bristow, and their webmaster/newsletter editor, Tom Jones, have taken several positive steps to keep the “beat going.” First, Roy invoked Zoom Monthly Executive Board meetings, where branch officers continue to manage the administrative aspects of the Branch. Roy also pens a weekly motivational message that is distributed to all the membership and posted on their website.

Tom Jones sends out these messages, and continues to

An original, independent project fiscal and economic impact analysis concluded that the development could result in nearly 2,850 full- and part-time jobs in the county; yield a net Oakley General Fund surplus of approximately $388,400 annually at build out; and contribute $420,000 per year to the fire district.

The development site is the former home of the DuPont Antioch Plant, a chemical manufacturing facility that produced chlorofluorocarbons, fuel-additive antiknock compounds and titanium dioxide between 1955 and 1998.

to stop the spread of the virus,” said Erica Pan, acting state health officer. “Laboratories around the state are reporting results within one to two days, with 69% reporting within one day and 90% within two days. This is a dramatic improvement in our turnaround times in the State of California.”

There is concern about how the impending flu season will impact the COVID-19 pandemic over the fall and winter. Flu symptoms closely match COVID-19 symptoms. The need to distinguish one illness from the other will increase the importance of testing. But, there is also evidence that measures taken to protect against the spread of COVID-19 may suppress the spread of the flu.

“There’s some encouraging signs from the Southern Hemisphere,” Farnitano said. “They’re just finishing up their flu season. So far the reports that we’re getting from places like South Africa, Australia and South America are that they’ve had a very, very mild flu season with a very low number of cases. That may be due to all the masking and social distancing. If that is the case, that’s encouraging for the Northern Hemisphere.”

Other news at the national level has caused some confusion about how SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken the position that it is transmitted via

time, approximately $75,000 has been spent on a geotechnical land study and a design contract as the board explored the option of building a new pool.

This exploration was made possible by a $1.4 million settlement from the Hofmann Land Development Company.

Graves said the money was destined for the community center, but not a pool.

“I was one of the Board members that voted to purchase the community center in 2013,” Graves said, adding the goal was to provide the town with a place

prepare and issue the monthly newsletter. Each member also receives a monthly phone call from a Branch officer, checking on their welfare during these challenging times. In addition, some of the activities that are allowed to continue with current COVID-19 restrictions, such as golf, bike riding and tennis, and are available to those who wish to participate.

So, yes, “The Beat Goes On,” while we all wait for this terrible pandemic to pass, and things to get back to a new normal. Meanwhile, SIR Branch 161 is accepting new members. In fact, seven new members have joined since the pandemic started. Anyone interested in joining SIR branch 161 can visit the website www.sir161.org. For more information, contact membership chairman Will Myers at 925-516-9448 or wgmyers@comcast.net.

– Courtesy of Bob Damico

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control Site Mitigation and Restoration Program guided a two-phase remediation effort on the land that began in 2003.

All remediation to logistic center development areas are complete, city officials confirmed this week.

It’s expected that five buildings will occupy 143.3 acres at the southwest portion of the site, with the remaining 232.4 acres remaining natural.

For more information on the center, visit https://www.ci.oakley.ca.us/contracosta-logistics-center/.

droplets that can only travel a few feet from an infected person. But CNN reported that the CDC quietly updated its guidelines to include language about the virus’ transmission through aerosols that are released by talking, breathing or singing and which are smaller, lighter, can travel farther and remain aloft longer than droplets.

Masks and 6-foot social distancing can be less effective when dealing with an aerosol-based transmission. Several days after making the change, the CDC removed the language about aerosol transmission, stating that it had been posted erroneously.

“It is concerning that there’s doubt been sowed as to how much of the CDC’s recommendations are driven by pure science versus being influenced by political considerations,” Farnitano said. “In previous years, we’ve never questioned that. The CDC was our primary reliable source of well-respected, thoughtful, expert scientific recommendations. Now that source has been put into question.”

He added that there is general consensus that aerosols play a more limited role in COVID-19 transmission, but that the role of aerosols is not yet well understood.

According to Farnitano, there is evidence that there is a correlation between the amount of virus ingested and the degree to which a patient gets sick, but that correlation also needs more study.

that would encourage diverse activities for the community and fulfill an agreement with the Hofmann Land Company. “It took several years to complete that transaction and funds were needed to maintain the community center. The downside was extensive deferred maintenance on many other projects. It is now time to apply those funds where they were intended and are needed.”

Graves added he hopes the settlement money will be used to enhance and beautify the town, improve local parks and

maintain amenities.

The next step in the process is for town staff to meet with representatives of Adams Pools — the company originally contracted to refurbish the existing pool — and perform a walk-through.

“We are going to see, are there any additional issues that resulted from the time the work has been suspended?” Mike Davies, the town’s general manager, said. “We will assess the pool’s current condition and from that, we will move forward.”

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County Aviation Advisory Committee to fill seats Contra Costa County is accepting applications for two upcoming Airport Neighbor position openings on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC).

One position is designated for someone who works or resides in the Town of Pacheco. The second position is designated for someone who works or resides in Byron, Brentwood, Knightsen or Discovery Bay. The term begins March 1, 2021, upon appointment by the Airport Committee and expires on Feb. 28, 2024.

The AAC serves as an advisory group to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervi-

Senior from page 15A are at capacity with waiting lists.

Steve Bordi, president of the Brentwood Senior Citizens Club, said the expansion is sorely needed.

He noted that the organization has increased from 700 members in 2014 to nearly double that number today.

Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, the club’s bingo games drew around 150 participants in the main hall that holds around 130.

The bathrooms are also small and the lines long, he added.

“It’s pretty obvious to us (an expansion is needed),” Bordi said. “They didn’t know we were going to grow like this.”

The city’s 2020/21–2021/22 strategic plan identifies the center’s expansion as a long-

sors (Board) to provide advice and recommendations to the Board on aviation matters related to the Contra Costa County Airports.

The AAC typically meets once per month at either Buchanan Field or Byron Airport.

Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling 925-655-2000 or at http://bit.ly/thepressnet_CountyCommittees. Applications should be submitted online or returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., first floor, Martinez, CA 94553, no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. term, high-priority project.

Previous expansion cost estimates were between $2 million and $5 million. No specific square footage enhancements were determined, although the work would increase the facility’s multipurpose room space, programming area and restrooms, Mulder said.

City leaders said they hope the updated architectural work will give them a precise cost estimate, though a funding source for construction and additional programming hasn’t been determined.

“I can’t sufficiently direct staff to do anything with a really broad range of two to five million dollars for some senior center expansion that has no concepts, no plans behind it,” Brentwood City Manager Tim Ogden.

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Pandemic, low rates, make for a seller’s market It’s been wonderful for sellers, horrible for buyers. As challenged as the economy is, our local real estate market has been surprisingly strong.

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he real estate market — like everything else in our world — is reacting to the pandemic

in its own unique way.

As members of the state’s workforce awaken to the realization they do not need to live in the heart of Silicon Valley or San Francisco, an exodus of families moving inland has begun. Many real estate agents are noticing East County is a popular relocation destination.

“I think a lot of people are being driven out of the San Francisco and Santa Clara area because they can work from home,” said Brian Sharp of Sharp Realty.

“They were already living in that area kind of under protest, because prices are so high, but they felt they had to live there to be close to work . . . now that they can work from home, Brentwood has benefited tremendously.”

Sharp cited comparatively low home prices as well as the area’s many other amenities as reasons East County is seeing an influx of new homebuyers. He said low interest rates, many buyers and low inventory have combined to make it a seller’s market this fall.

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East County is seeing an influx of new homebuyers. Low interest rates, many buyers and low inventory have combined to make it a seller’s market this fall.

“It’s been wonderful for sellers, horrible for buyers,” Sharp said. “As challenged as the economy is, our local real estate market has been surprisingly strong.”

Last September saw approximately 180 resale homes on the market in Brentwood.

This year, there were 66 available on Sept.

11, and Oakley only had 15. Sharp noted San Francisco’s inventory is climbing as its prices drop. Rentals in East County are also scarce, with prices that often exceed

monthly mortgage payments.

Jason Peterson is a Guild Mortgage branch manager in Antioch. He said this spring and summer have been busy for his team, and the fall shows no signs of slowing down.

“We are seeing a lot of sales, and even though everyone is sheltering in place, people are still buying homes,” Peterson said. “With interest rates being the lowest ever, it’s giving a lot of people the opportunity to buy homes who may

not have had it in the past or had stopped looking because rates had gone up before shelter-in-place hit.”

Peterson maintained the market will likely continue steady until election day. He said a decisive victory for either candidate is unlikely to cause a change in interest rates, but a close race could make some waves.

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large amount of time at home, fall can be the perfect time to enjoy your backyard space.

New furniture is a great way to update a yard and create a place you can relax with family. Trish Davidson, manager and buyer at Brentwood Outdoor Living, uses her background in interior design to help clients create a customized backyard retreat.

“I ask the customer what they love about the inside of their home and what they hate about the inside of their home, and then we try to fix it when we go in the backyard to create something,” she said, noting that fire tables are very popular right now. “On chillier nights, people want to still feel like they have the option to stay outside, instead of going inside.”

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Getzemani Zavala owns Pacific Landscape Services, where he custom designs yards to help homeowners get the most out of their outdoor spaces. He said this summer, many of his clients are pulling out their grass lawns and replacing

them with synthetic grass, pavers and low maintenance shrubs.

“I see a lot of patio covers going in as well for the heat,” Zavala added. “Synthetic grass is great for the kids to play on, and a tropical theme looks nice too. We can go from tropical to desert theme to a whole bunch of mixed plants; it just depends on

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Another big trend brought on by the pandemic is the home garden. Spurred by fear of a faltering food chain in the spring, many people began planting their own fruits and vegetables at home. The trend has continued through the fall, according to Nino Pompei, owner of Pompei Nursery in Oakley. He has even resurrected the victory gardens of the World War II era, offering customers a discount on vegetable starters.

“We did sell a lot of vegetables and citrus and fruit trees early on,” Pompei said.

“The citrus and fruit trees continued to sell very quickly through the summer season.

Now we are moving into the fall season, so we have plenty of those vegetables in stock at this time of year.”

Pompei added fall is a great time to put in new plants, as the days are mild and the soil warm. Putting a plant in the ground in fall will give it a jumpstart on next year, improving the look of your garden for next summer.

“When spring does come around, the plants are established, and they are off to a much quicker start,” he said. “If you wait until spring and plant, the system is still in a little shock and won’t have that quick start.”

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Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring.

ardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But a gardener’s work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall.

Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring. The tasks necessary to prepare gardens for winter may depend on what homeowners are planting, but the following are some general maintenance suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter. ♦♦ Remove weeds and debris. Weeds and debris are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and debris left to linger in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots for insects and can contribute to disease. So it’s imperative that weeds and debris are removed before the ground hardens in winter. Don’t wait until the ground hardens, as that can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely affecting the garden as a result.

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A gardener’s work is never done, and the work to create beautiful spring gardens begins in the fall into winter. ♦♦ Prepare the soil. The Farmer’s Almanac advises homeowners to gently till the soil in their gardens so they can expose any insects before they settle in for the winter.

Once garden soil is exposed, add a layer of compost, leaves, aged manure and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it into the soil.

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ready to thrive when winter ends. ♦♦ Remove dead or diseased plants.

Dead or diseased plants should not be left in the garden through the winter. These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring. ♦♦ Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from killing the trees over the winter. If left to their own devices over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit trees, killing the trees as a result. The Farmer’s Almanac notes that mouse guards made of fine mesh hardware cloth can effectively protect fruit trees from hungry mice and voles over the winter.

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s California continues to move forward with workfrom-home schedules and

distance learning, East County residents are looking to carve out a functional space to work and learn from.

Many families have multiple students in live classes simultaneously, and struggle to find a balance that allows parents to work and kids to learn, while everyone is on separate Zoom meetings.

Setting up a dedicated space for each person in the house can be a challenge. For older students, a desk in the bedroom can work well, while younger students can be lined up at the table and given headphones, to avoid background noise.

Converting a spare room or a seldom-used formal living room into a home office will work well, and since we are spending more time at home and dealing with air quality issues, keeping the home’s air clean and fresh is more important than ever. Claudia Szeliga, general manager at Clean Air HVAC, said clean filters are essential right now and recommends checking them for build-up

Change it often — once a month or every other month — especially right now while we are having an issue with our air quality.

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“With filters, there are different values,” said Szeliga. “It would be best to try to put in something with a value of Merv 11 or Merv 13 to help collect the particles . . . change it often — once a month or every other month — especially right now while we are having an issue with our air quality.”

She said vacuuming the filters between changes can extend their life and save money.

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or husband and wife team Rick and Debbie Bertel, not all lights are created equal.

In fact, they’ve made a business — R&D Lighting — of brightening lives with the eco-friendly LED bulbs and fixtures. For projects large and small, the family team not only installs newer, more efficient lighting, but, as part of their conversion services, they replace fluorescent light bulbs that were once installed in homes across California.

“With fluorescent, they flicker, they put off ultraviolet rays,” said Rick. “It was stateof-the-art 40 years ago, but now we’re trying to phase those out.”

Rick went on to explain the reason for the switch is that fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, they’re not as efficient, and the brightness of the lighting cannot be adjusted — often impacting people in ways they don’t realize until they have a headache. With LED, there is a wide variety of kelvin colors.

“The lower the (kelvin) number, the softer the light, so if people are sensitive to bright lights, they can tone it down or put a dimmer on it,” he explained. “Fluorescents are either on or off.”

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must bring them to a certified facility that can properly dispose of the hazardous waste.

“There’s nothing toxic inside an LED light; they’re not pressurized,” Rick said.

“There are little diodes inside the tube, whereas with fluorescent lights, I have to inventory them, and I can only dispose of

300 units a month.”

Rick and Debbie started R&D Lighting in 2016, after Rick had retired from a 42-year career with PG&E. He’d wanted to launch a small business with a focus on his community in East County. With some guidance from a dear friend who later passed away, the

two built their business and Rick earned his electrical license through the state.

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“We put them together and pre-wired them, went to the lift, took the old ones down and put in the new lights,” he said of the job that involved 20 lights, four towers with five lights a piece. “It took a day and a half; it was a lot of prep work, but once that was done, I did a cost analysis and discovered that the old lights were running at about $26 per hour. Now it’s about $8 per hour. There’s no start up and waiting for the light to brighten; LED is instant on and instant off.”

Ric Campos, who owns the winery with his wife Michelle, was happy with the switch.

“Rick Bertel of R&D Lighting changed all of our old baseball field lighting from nonefficient light bulbs to state-of-the-art LED lighting, which have a better quality of light and are energy-efficient ... (They reduce the need for) maintenance of the light bulbs,” Campos said. “Rick came in on time and under budget!”

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ending to backyard vegetable gardens can fill many hours of enjoyable downtime in

A handful of factors need to be taken into consideration when planning fall vegetable gardens.

the great outdoors.

Certain late-season treats like carrots, kale, spinach, and turnips can thrive in fall gardens. Many different foods are quick crops that can go from seed to table in about six weeks. When sown in early fall, these vegetables will be ready to put on the table for mid-October feasts.

A handful of unique factors need to be taken into consideration when planning fall vegetable gardens. ♦♦ The summertime location of the garden may still be adequate, but be sure to choose a location that gets eight full hours of sunlight per day. ♦♦ If using an existing garden site, clear out any detritus from summer plants and any weeds that have sprouted.

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tilling the soil. ♦♦ Amend the soil with sand, compost, manure fertilizer and any other nutrients needed depending on the types of vegetables you intend to grow. ♦♦ While fall vegetables can be grown successfully from seeds, it may be more time-friendly to work from larger transplants, advises the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. ♦♦ Some plants may need a little protection as they grow if temperatures begin to dip. Cover with a blanket, cardboard box or plastic tunnel to insulate.

Remember to water according to the vegetables planted and to keep an eye on readiness for vegetables.

Turnips, beets, rutabagas and carrots can be dug out when the roots are plump and crisp.

Vegetable gardens need not cease when the last days of summer vanish. Fall produce is delicious and can be easily planted and harvested even after the first frost.

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all is a great time to take stock of your gutters and address any issues before trees shed

their leaves or the first snowstorm touches down.

Compromised gutters can contribute to water issues in basements and adversely affect a home’s foundation if not addressed immediately, so it behooves homeowners to learn the signs that gutters are in need of repair or replacement. ♦♦ Gutters hanging off the home: Gutters were once installed predominantly with spikes.

However, many industry professionals now install gutters with hanger brackets. Why the change? Spikes loosen over time, leading to

the gutters hanging off the home. That can contribute to serious issues if left untreated.

Gutters hanging off the home need not necessarily be replaced, but rather secured to the home, ideally with hanger brackets instead of spikes. Brackets hook into the front of the gutter and are then screwed into the fascia of a home. A professional who specializes in gutter repair can perform this task relatively quickly, and it’s an inexpensive yet highly effective solution. ♦♦ Gutter separation: Gutters that are no longer fastened together can leak and contribute to issues that affect the home’s foundation, siding and appearance. Clogs and the accumulation of debris can cause gutters to separate because they are not designed to hold too much weight. Replacement of separated gutters may or may not be necessary depending on how big the problem is and the condition

of the existing gutters. If replacement is not necessary, separated gutters may be remedied by securing the joints, another relatively simple and inexpensive fix. ♦♦ Peeling exterior paint: Paint that appears to be peeling off of your home may indicate that water is seeping over the edge of the gutter closest to your home. When that happens, water is coming down the side of the house, causing the paint to peel. In such instances, replacing the gutters is often necessary. ♦♦ Basement flooding: Not all signs of deteriorating gutters are outside a home. Many homeowners have been flummoxed by flooding in their basements, and such flooding can be caused by aging, ineffective gutters. That’s because deteriorating gutters sometimes allow water to leak near the foundation of a home, contributing to basement flooding.

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emoving leaves from the yard is a task that homeowners must perform each fall.

These tips also make the job safer and easier. ♦♦ Wear layers when cleaning up leaves. It may be cool at first, but it’s easy to work up a sweat after raking for a while. Layers can be peeled off so as not to get

overheated or risk hypothermia from sweating in chilly temps. ♦♦ Do not try to rake or blow leaves on windy days.

Wind will only make the task that much more difficult, which could lead to overworking oneself. ♦♦ Avoid overfilling bags. For those who plan to mulch and bag leaves, remember that compressed leaves can get heavy pretty quickly. Do not overfill bags, as they can be hard to move or bring to a recycling

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Using a leaf blower to push leaves into piles will reduce the strenuousness of the task, but leaf blowers can be heavy and noisy and gas-powered blowers can produce a considerable amount of exhaust.

Raking leaves can be quite a chore. It is important that homeowners take steps to prevent injury while cleaning up leaves in their yards.

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Much as one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impression that a front door and entryway can create, regardless of how accurate that impression is.

Making certain changes to an entryway can go a long way toward improving curb appeal. Entryways also can set the scene for a home’s interior.

Whether one chooses to be classic or bold, modern or traditional, there are various ways to quickly transform a home’s entryway. ♦♦ Bold front door color: Color can dramatically enhance an entryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand out as favorites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange and black. The door color should complement the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim.

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Sharp made a similar prediction, suggesting a repeat of Al Gore and George Bush’s post-election recount fiasco would have a negative effect on the market.

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Sharp suggested anyone looking to purchase a home they will be in for the long term should continue their search.

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going!

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contentious election coming quickly, and with Oct. 1 looming large, sometimes it can feel completely overwhelming.

Unprecedented numbers of layoffs are coming fast and furious. Are you prepared?

Oct. 1 means layoffs for many people who have been holding on by a thread. The companies affected include just about every industry from airlines, hotels, cruise liners, restaurants, stores, personal services, manufacturing companies. The list of impacted industries goes on and on.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, we have three major international airports that employ tens of thousands of people, from flight attendants, to pilots, to mechanics, to all the service personnel who work in the airports. We also enjoy diverse manufacturing industries from semiconductors to automobiles. And, of course, our world-famous tourism industry employs tens of thousands throughout the area.

Companies have furloughed people with the promise of rehire. The companies have held on to staff for six months due only to the benefits of massive government infusions of cash. But come Oct. 1, many companies, and, in some cases, entire industries, are going to lay off those who were hopeful about returning to work.

These types of companies employ many thousands of people. When we add to that all the small businesses that have been trying desperately to hang on, the impact of the Oct. 1 date is monumental. Our financial security is about to take a hit the size of 2008.

We were just at a hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. An employee there told me that prior to COVID they had over 1,000 associates working on property. Now they have 200.

They have called people back as they have been able to reopen. Of course, they also had to gauge demand, i.e. wait for the patrons to return as well. With people afraid to fly, worried about being in the hotel restaurants, pools, bars etc., it was very hard to determine how quickly to bring staff back.

The worst news she shared was that on Oct. 1, if things were not completely back to normal, the 800 associates who had been furloughed, would be laid off. This is one hotel… and 800 people. Our hotel was surrounded by other resorts just large, or maybe larger. That is 800 times 4 or 5 other resorts… It is so very sad for all these people who want to work. They are not happily sitting at home, they are anxiously awaiting a call back, and what is looming in front of them is terribly frightening.

The only companies doing well are those attached to e-commerce such as Amazon and Shopify. I don’t resent their success. As a matter of fact, I am a big user of their services.

What I do worry about are the others that are not recovering the way everyone had hoped. This was a two-week shut-down to flatten the curve. Remember that, ‘Just 14 days to flatten the curve.’ An unprecedented move to shut down the U.S. economy, but two weeks was doable.

Six months is not doable. It is asking too much of too many.

Especially with Oct. 1 just around the corner.

If my sisters or I ever said, “I can’t, Mom,” Cherry Miller would turn right around and say, “Where there is a will, there is a way!” That is what we are here to talk about today.

An airline union representative recently noted in a newsletter, sent to tens of thousands of airline employees who are facing imminent unemployment, now is the time to prepare.

In a section of his presentation titled, “What can you do to prepare?” he listed four options: Collect unemployment benefits to the extent that you are still eligible; If you have a working spouse, see if they can pick up extra hours; If you are not already, consider collecting Social Security, even if you were hoping to wait; If you are 60 years or older, consider a reverse mortgage.

The first two are temporary solutions to a potentially permanent problem.

If you are entering retirement involuntarily, you may need to face some difficult truths. None of us like to face harsh reality, but now may be the time – we can no longer bury our heads in the sand. I have talked previously about how seniors are often the last to be called back after a furlough or layoff.

It is not fair, but it is the truth.

The good news is, if you can consider #3 or #4, you could be in great shape.

Granted, we would all like to wait to collect our Social Security but if you have the option to collect it now, count yourself lucky. Not everyone who is about to be impacted even has this as an option.

If you are 60 years old, or older, and have substantial equity in your home, you may qualify for a reverse mortgage.

I know, you have a friend who told you it was bad or an aunt who ended up with no equity left in her home. I hear these things every single day.

Usually when I ask, “Did your friend say why they are bad?” I hear something like, “Well, no. I asked her, but she didn’t really know; she had just kinda heard that.” Or I hear, “She said I am giving my home to the bank.” I hear this one a lot. It is absolutely not true. After you do a reverse mortgage, you own your home just exactly like you do today.

A reverse mortgage is simply a loan against your home.

As for your aunt who ended up with no equity when she passed, that scenario was possible, even probable under the “old math.”

In 2017, HUD revamped the entire reverse mortgage program. They substantially reduced the percentage of the value of your home that you can borrow with a reverse mortgage.

This move was very controversial. People were upset that the government was intervening in their ability to access their equity. Regardless of how you feel about our government overall, I have to say, this was a brilliant move. What has been shown, after a bit of time has passed, is that the changes allow borrowers to access some of their equity today AND it preserves a significant amount of equity for the future. It really has turned out to be a win-win for everyone.

Everyone has heard one thing or another about reverse mortgages. The most important thing to do is to educate yourself about today’s reverse mortgages, keeping in mind that it is an ever-evolving loan program.

For example, we now have a jumbo reverse mortgage.

They came out a few years ago and they just keep getting better and better. With a strong economy, these programs will continue to improve.

Obviously, everyone is looking for financial security in this time of frightening uncertainty. Whether that is increased cash flow, elimination of a monthly mortgage payment, or a line of credit for emergencies, the goal is financial security.

The reverse mortgage loan programs give you total flexibility. If times are tough for a month or two or six, you do not have to make a mortgage payment. If you are flush and want to make a payment, you can do so, in any amount, and at any time, without any penalty.

Beth Miller-Rowe has been in the mortgage industry for 38 years specializing in reverse mortgages for the past 12 years. Beth has degrees in economics and business administration.

The flexibility that today’s reverse mortgage provides is priceless.

Call me today. Let’s chat. We can Zoom, we can chat over the phone, or I can come to your home. Let me know what suits you best.

You owe it to yourself and your family to make an informed decision.

Stay safe, and stay well.

Beth Miller-Rowe and my professional, dedicated, and friendly team.

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*Reverse mortgages are loans offered to homeowners who are 62 or older who have equity in their homes. The loan programs allow borrowers to defer payment on the loans until they pass away, sell the home, or move out.

Homeowners, however, remain responsible for the payment of taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other items. Nonpayment of these items can lead to a default under the loan terms and ultimate loss of the home. FHA insured reverse mortgages have an up front and ongoing cost; ask your loan officer for details. These materials are not from, nor approved by HUD, FHA, or any governing agency. **American Pacific Mortgage Corporation is not financial service company or licensed tax advisors; the material provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax and/or mortgage advice. Although the material is deemed to be accurate and reliable, there is no guarantee it is without errors. We are not financial or tax advisors, please contact your financial professional for your personal financial situation.