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Council responds to district

October 23, 2020

P6 group explores traffic control

Getting out the vote

by Tony Kukulich

by Dawnmarie Fehr

Staff Writer

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OAKLEY The city issued a formal response to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors after the district called into question city practices pertaining to development and the collection of related fees.

The 8-page response, authored by Oakley City Attorney Derek Cole, was released Tuesday night, Oct. 20. It responds to concerns the fire district raised in two letters dated Oct. 8 and Oct. 13 addressed to the Oakley City Council.

“The letter serves as the city’s position on all the issues, and at this time, we do not intend to comment further,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick in an email to the

ed Brentwood businesses are two of as many as eight cultivators and four cannabis storefront retailers countywide that could take root after a lengthy county application and selection process. That process stemmed from state voter approval of the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which gives local agencies the option of allowing and controlling commercial marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and testing laboratories.

Only three East County businesses — all cultivators — are included in the potential countywide grouping, with Lifted Spirit Col-

DISCOVERY BAY The town’s P6 Advisory Committee held its quarterly meeting via Zoom last week to discuss police activity and funding.

Lt. Mark Johnson — commander of the Contra Costa County Delta Station — attended the meeting to discuss the license plate reader (LPR) cameras project and suggest using P6 funds to pay for increased traffic control.

Johnson reported 19 of the 20 LPR cameras have been installed, bringing the project near completion almost two years after the board originally voted to pursue it.

“We have one camera left, and it took a little while because we were trying to figure out where to put it to maximize its usage,” Johnson said, further stating that a location has been chosen and the department is in the process of getting permission to install the camera.

Johnson also brought a suggestion to the board that P6 funds could be used to pay for additional traffic enforcement.

He said he receives more complaints about traffic than anything else and this could be a solution.

“California Highway Patrol (CHP) is the primary law enforcement for traffic related issues, like accidents, and

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elissa Scott makes a statement as members of the Marsh Creek Democratic Club join a local Women’s March event to encourage voting. The rally took place on Second Street in Brentwood, Saturday, Oct. 17.

To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

County delays cannabis land-use permit “ Whoever is opposed to this operation

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

is not against the use of cannabis – we are against the proximity of the growing to our homes and our children.

REGIONAL A Contra Costa County planning official delayed a decision this week on issuing land-use permits to two potential unincorporated Bentwood commercial cannabis cultivation operators after outside agency officials requested more time to evaluate the proposals and several residents objected to their arrival.

The delay involving indoor facilities Lifted Spirit Collective (planned for 5930 Balfour Road) and Diablo Valley Farms (at 4425 Sellers Ave.) evolved after Brentwood Assistant City Manager Terrence Grindall alerted a

principal county planner that the city didn’t receive an “impact to jurisdiction” notice in advance of the possible decision and a host of public speakers decried the proposed locations.

Charged with making the permit decisions, Contra Costa County Principal Planner Telma

Moreira noted in a pair of statements that she needs more time to mull over the public comments, and that she thinks Grindall’s request for additional project evaluation time is valid.

“I think that request was fair,” she said.

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Mayoral candidate returns campaign dollars

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD Following community criticism on campaign contribution dollars, mayoral candidate Karen Rarey announced this week she will return funds donated to her from unions.

On Sunday, Oct. 18, Rarey said she’d made the decision to return contributions made to her “Karen Rarey for Brentwood Mayor 2020” committee by unions and the California Real Estate PAC (political action committee).

“Residents have spoken loud and clear that they don’t even want the perception of impropriety from their future elected officials,” said Rarey. “As the sister of two lifetime tradesmen, I’m proud to receive the support and endorsement of the unions, but in light of the outrage by residents about a substantial donation to another candidate’s campaign, I have decided to return the funds. I still stand with the unions as they are about jobs for working men and women. They provide a career path with prevailing wages for their members and even fight for prevailing wages on job sites for nonunion members. They also give back to our community through volunteerism.”

According to Rarey, she has returned $1,500 from IBEW Local 302; $1,500 from Operating Engineers Local No. 3; $1,000 from District Council 16;

$1,000 from California Real Estate PAC; $750 from Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 159; $750 LiUNA Local; $500 from NCCRC; $200 from Heat & Frost Insulators Local 16; and $100 from Elevators Constructors Local 8.

Rarey’s campaign contribution disclosure 460 forms submitted through the city’s Fair Political Practices Commission portal did not reflect the returns at The Press’ Oct. 21 press time, as the forms already posted were from the previous filing period. The second pre-election deadline for all committees to submit a 460 form is Oct. 22.

Residents applauded the move.

“I’m a 62-year member of the Operating Engineers No. 3,” said resident Jim LaFond in a public Facebook comment directed at Rarey. “What (you’re) doing is commendable. We have already voted for you.”

Rarey’s reference to “another candidate’s campaign” was in regard to current Vice Mayor Joel Bryant, who’s running against her for the mayoral seat.

Last week, Bryant received public criticism for accepting a $20,000 donation from Sierra Pacific Properties, which is an entity owned by Albert Seeno, who also owns Discovery Builders — the applicant of the contentious Bridle Gate project. The applicant delayed bringing the project before the council until after the election in the wake of the Planning

Commission’s vote to recommend a denial of the project in its current form.

In a previous interview with The Press, Bryant stated that his vote cannot be bought and spelled out cases in which his voting record had supported this claim — including such projects as Walmart, the transfer station and the Amber Lane apartment project. He stated that his votes on those projects went against the desires of developers who had previously contributed to his campaigns.

When asked if he would consider returning the developer dollars, regardless, Bryant said such a move would give credence to those who are saying campaign dollars are influential.

“I feel that by returning campaign donations, especially at this point in time, sends a message that either a person felt that it was wrong in the beginning, but was willing to go against their conscience to get votes,” he said, “or they didn’t feel that there was anything wrong with it, but yielded to pressure from a special interest group to go against their own conscience.”

Council candidates Indrani Golden, Olga Vidriales and Claudette Staton also accepted contributions from sources beyond the individual donors. Golden responded to criticism of her acceptance of $5,000 from the same Sierra Properties. She stressed the importance of working with companies in order to at-

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“What I’d like to know is why are developers only bad when they’re building someone else’s home? Developers also built The Streets of Brentwood and all the other shopping centers in Brentwood,” Golden said. “I had my views on development before receiving the contribution from Sierra Pacific Properties, not the other way around, and no one is going to buy my vote. So, while I understand why some people may be concerned, they need not be as I’m committed to doing what is best for both my neighbors in District 3 and all the residents of Brentwood should I be elected.”

As filed early Oct. 21, Vidriales showed a total contribution of $5,600 from individuals along with real estate and union PACs. Staton showed contributions from a handful of unions totaling almost $10,000 in the last period.

Vidriales stated that she was grateful the Delta Association of Realtors showed support in this election, as she won’t have to contribute another $7,200 from her personal savings.

Staton said she saw no reason to return her contributions.

“I am proud to have the support of the working men and women of Brentwood and around the county,” Staton said. “Some of us are not wealthy enough to fund our own campaigns.”

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Equity forum aims to unite Businesses partner

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

BRENTWOOD The community isn’t sitting idle amid a nationwide spike in social unrest.

Nearly 20 diverse community members have banded together to form the Brentwood Equity Forum, intended to foster safe, open-ended, diverse and inclusive conversations that spur community respect, trust, inclusivity and equity.

The community-based entity, independent of government agencies, is a spinoff of the former Brentwood Diversity Committee that was active for about 10 years, beginning in 2002.

“The reason we brought it back is because there is definitely some unrest in our nation, equity issues, and it’s more than just Black Lives Matter or any one group or interest that you can put your finger on,” said city resident Annette Beckstrand, a forum member. “Community is community, and any time something is inequitable, it’s all wrong.”

It’s expected that the core forum members will hold a monthly public meeting, serving as an opportunity for anyone to express concerns, triumphs or ideas for community improvement.

The forum has no regulatory oversight or authority, but it could spawn ideas for policy change, guest speakers, community events and other actions.

Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen, who says he’ll attend meetings and serve as a forum resource, suggested a Brentwood Diversity Committee-like relaunch after nationwide social unrest was incited in May when white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed black Minnesota resident, George Floyd.

“I think it’s a good outlet and a good forum for people if we are missing something in the community,” Hansen said.

A forum steering committee, which included past diversity committee members, influential community leaders and local school district graduates, pored through more than 40 forum applicants, establishing a diverse 16-member group that spans ethnicities, ages, education levels and professions.

The initial group includes Chris Calabrese, Brentwood Union School District’s director of student services; Liberty Union High School District Board member Yolanda Peña-Mendrek; Brentwood Human Resources Director Sukari Beshears; Liberty student and Brentwood mayoral candidate Ryan Raimondi; and a host of others.

But everyone is encouraged to attend and contribute, Beckstrand said.

She added that it’s hard to predict what future topics will arise, as the forum is intended to be open-ended, but possibilities could possibly range from the hottest political topics to the need for additional wheelchair access at a given location.

“I am hoping this forum is another tool to keep us the great place we are, and if we have to knock off a few rough edges from some corners, or we have things to address, that we can become aware and become preemptive and successful,” she said.

The forum, expected to meet the second Monday of each month, will be conducted via Zoom for the time being.

For more information, contact Beckstrand at annette.beckstrand@gmail.com or Beshears at sukaribeshears@gmail.com.

to support cancer patients, families REGIONAL Local businesses have rallied during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to invest in a nonprofit that supports families impacted by cancer.

Adventure Therapy Foundation (ATF), an Oakley-based nonprofit, works to establish honest breakthroughs in the emotional recovery of cancer. This mission resonated with local businesses that desire to lead the community in supporting families impacted by cancer.

Mount Diablo Distillery, a business whose family is personally impacted by breast cancer, partnered with ATF for a second year. In October, the distillery’s vodka carries a pink label and display’s ATF’s logo. Proceeds from this CaliGold Vodka are donated to ATF. This Saturday, Mount Diablo Distillery will host an event with proceeds from the sales of CaliGold Vodka going toward ATF. “Every box carries the breast cancer awareness ribbon, that is how much this means to us,” Lee

Moniz, Mount Diablo Distillary co-owner.

Alluv Place, a new downtown Brentwood business, is donating 5% of its monthly sales to ATF. “Alluv Place is all about spreading love, inclusivity and giving back. Our products are simply the means to reach that end,” said co-owner Randi Moser.

The founder of ATF, Lauren Huffmaster, lives with metastatic breast cancer. Like the owners of Mount Diablo Distillery, a personal connection to cancer’s impact, makes her resolute to bring change to the cancer community.

“The emotional side effects of cancer are a terrible burden, so I work to restore familial relationships. ATF encourages families to be forward-thinking and not live in the shadow of a cancer diagnosis,” said Huffmaster.

The event at Mount Diablo Distillery will take place Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.

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City mulls a ban on shared-mobility devices

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

OAKLEY City leaders are likely to hold up a stop sign to shared-mobility device companies looking to cruise unrestricted into Oakley.

Such enterprises, which offer ondemand, rentable shared mobility devices like docked and dockless scooters and bikes from unstaffed locations, are frequently seen in major cities and even now are arriving in Contra Costa County areas, such as Walnut Creek, El Cerrito, Richmond, Danville, Pittsburg and Lafayette — sometimes popping up without any warning.

While such contraptions have potential benefits, they don’t come without concerns, which is prompting Oakley leaders to explore ways to regulate the equipment.

Thus far, such companies haven’t approached city officials about establishing a presence — and it doesn’t appear that a ridership demand currently exists — but the arrival of devices in other nearby areas, and Oakley’s plans for a future San Joaquin Joint Power Authorities train station platform, means the potential could be there.

“We definitely don’t want to stifle any type of innovation that would help reduce traffic, but I think this is a little premature right now,” said Mayor Kevin Romick. “I don’t think as a city, infrastructure-wise, we are ready to handle a giant influx on

Dockless scooters are a growing trend in cities around the world. City leaders in Oakley are exploring ways to regulate the popular mode of transportation.

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City Clerk Libby Vreonis is expected to appear before the council at a future meeting with ordinance possibilities to preemptively address the devices’ arrival.

At least three councilmembers indicated that they’d favor a ban on such ventures without the council first establishing regulations.

“It would be way easier to establish some rules up front to prevent it from happening instead of trying to fix it after it has happened,” said City Councilmember Michael Krieg.

Vreonis noted that rentable shared mobility equipment is known to reduce

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Questions also arise over sidewalk riding and, if that practice is prohibited, whether cities like Oakley have enough roadway bike lanes around town to accommodate street riders.

City liability issues have also popped up following device use.

The City of San Diego was sued twice regarding accidents involving devices and another time for allowing dockless scooters to go unchecked and block sidewalks in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. City Councilmember Claire Alaura said she believes Oakley currently lacks demand for the equipment but could in the future.

Fellow councilmember Sue Higgins agreed about current demand, but hinted that some type of prohibition ordinance is needed now, to prevent companies from adding scooters all over town.

“I don’t see that Oakley has the foot traffic that we would want this, but I don’t want a company to be able to come and drop them and then we’re looking for them to come pick them up, either,” she said.

City Councilmember Randy Pope said one potential way to address such companies is to preemptively establish the framework for a pilot program that encourages potential suitors, but that also establishes appropriate nuisance-free operations that ensure public and traffic safety.

“This is really an enticing and innovative emerging technology we are dealing with here,” he said.

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City again delays updating impact fees

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

OAKLEY As the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) and the City of Oakley traded punches, the city council once again deferred a decision on adopting new fire impact fees intended to help bring fire and emergency services in the city up to par.

The council was scheduled to consider updates to the schedule for fire impact fees, the first such update in more than 30 years, during the Oct. 13 council meeting. Citing rapidly changing circumstances, the council instead delayed the discussion and set no firm date to bring the item back for consideration.

“At this time, it is the request of both staff and I that this item be continued again,” said Derek Cole, Oakley city attorney. “But at this point, we’re not able to provide any date at which we believe this item can return. In our opinion, there’s a lot that we are going to have to discuss with the district.”

Councilmember Claire Alaura pushed back against Cole’s request and argued that the item should appear on the agenda of either the Oct. 27 or Nov. 10 council meeting.

“I don’t feel that pushing it out to the new year would do anybody any good,” said Alaura. “I really do feel a sense of urgency of trying to resolve this as soon as we can.”

Despite Alaura’s protest, a motion put forth by Mayor Kevin Romick to continue the item indefinitely was unanimously approved by the council. However, the motion also re-

quires the city staff and/or the city attorney to provide progress updates at each council meeting on their efforts to complete an analysis of the district’s recommendation.

“The longer the delay is to upgrade the fees, fire protection is going to continue to degrade until it’s corrected,” said ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick. “We need to get them upgraded immediately. We’re going to the county on Nov. 3. We obviously got them through Brentwood. We need to seek and get resolution (in Oakley). It’s a very real problem.”

Fire service impact fees are one-time assessments developers pay to offset the increased demand for fire and emergency services that result from new development. The use of fire service impact fees is restricted to capital expenditures like new fire stations, engines and tools.

This is the second time the council has continued this action item. A staff report prepared by Cole for the Oct. 13 meeting included a recommendation that it be continued to the Oct. 27 council meeting, but two events spurred Cole to change his recommendation.

The first was a 10-page letter sent by the ECCFPD Board of Directors to Oakley’s mayor and city council outlining a broad range of perceived deficiencies in the city’s collection of development-related fees.

“The city’s practice of permitting additional development without ensuring that new development generates sufficient capital and operating revenue to mitigate the costs of

“ At this time, it is the request of both staff and I that this item be continued again. But at this point, we’re not able to provide any date at which we believe this item can return.

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Derek Cole, Oakley city attorney increased demand for fire and medical emergency response and fire prevention services hinders the district’s ability to provide such services to the district’s 128,000 residents,” wrote Brian Oftedal, ECCFPD board president in the letter dated Oct. 8.

The district’s letter prompted Romick to make a video statement that appeared on social media retorting some of the letter’s claims, and the district responded with a second letter to the council. Cole argued that the district’s letters added a new level of complexity to the city’s consideration of the new fire impact fees.

“As you can see from just the most recent correspondence from the district, the district is raising all kinds of issues that go well above and beyond adopting a fee study, adopting a fee resolution and the administration agreement,” Cole said.

The council also expressed concern over a letter received Oct. 13 from an attorney representing developers Discovery Builders and West Coast Home Builders, Inc., in which they contested the methodology used by the district in its impact fee study.

Romick asserted that the same developers had expressed an intent to sue Brentwood after that city adopted the district’s fee study earlier this summer, and he asked Cole if Oakley could be similarly sued.

“The fact that Discovery is likely to sue Brentwood over the very same fee study would make it reasonable for us, as we sit here today, to anticipate that if we adopt the fee study and a new fee structure for the fire facility fees, that we will also be subject to a lawsuit,” said Cole.

During public comments, Vince Wells, president of the Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County Local 1230, chastised the council for delaying acceptance of the revised impact fee schedule.

“It’s disappointing to hear that there would be any efforts from the City of Oakley in any way to minimize the amount of money that gets to the fire district,” he said. “If you were five city council members that were dedicated to fire, there would never be any of these questions that come up. That’s what the community needs to be looking forward to a future city council, that fire suppression and fire service is a top priority. The excuses that we’re going to hear in the next couple weeks are because fire is not a priority.”

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Frazier, Bryant support fire district consolidation REGIONAL District 11 Assemblymember Jim Frazier and Brentwood Vice Mayor Joel Bryant, who’s running for mayor in the upcoming election, have announced their support for consolidation of the East County Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire).

In separate statements, both officials say the move would provide improved fire and emergency services to the residents of far East County.

“How to sufficiently upgrade fire service in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay and far East County has been a critical issue for a decade or more, and it’s our residents who continue to suffer,” said Frazier in a press release this week.

According to supporters, consolidation would help provide the staffing necessary for the reopening of two fire stations in the district, with at least one in Brentwood, to help get to the additional three stations that are needed.

“This is an opportunity to provide the people of Brentwood and far East County with the fire service we need and deserve,” Bryant said. “The two districts already provide mutual aid to each other, mainly with fire sta-

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tions and personnel in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay and Antioch. I am currently working with Chief Brian Helmick and Board President Brian Oftedal of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to finalize a permanent solution, which provides sustainable fire protection and medical response for not only the families and businesses in Brentwood, but for the entire fire district that we are a part of.”

Bryant added that in order to support consolidation, the proposal must be achieved without a tax increase to the residents of Brentwood or the rest of those in both fire districts. It must also provide better pay and benefits to the men and women firefighters of the ECCFPD. In light of the recent announcement that the financially challenged East County Fire Protection District is in a state of emergency, Frazier said that drastic times call for drastic measures adding that East County residents deserve ample fire service that only consolidation will bring.

“Between the increasingly dangerous, life-threatening fire seasons, and the need for faster 911 emergency services, fire service in East County is at emergency proportions,” Frazier said.

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“A lot of my art comes from spending the bulk of my summers on the Sacramento and Trinity rivers,” said Bowman.

“There’s a lot of pictures and photos of my family on those rivers. This series comes from growing up on the river. We always call it our happy place. The great thing about rivers is that you know them, almost like they’re your home town.”

Mike Moran, supervising naturalist at Big Break, said the park has presented art exhibits in the past, and they have provided an opportunity for visitors to expand their understanding of the region.

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is doing something that strikes a chord in people. Art is one of those ways — not just people who are out there painting and journaling and things like that, but people who view things through an artistic lens.”

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to provide an art exhibit. They realized, Moran said, that a display mounted in the center’s windows and doors that visitors can view from outside would be a good option.

“I’ve really enjoyed and supported what our interpretive staff has been doing to bring local art and cultural displays to the visitors centers and the parks at large,” said Colin Coffey, East Bay Regional Park District Ward 7 board member. “The park district is working to increase public and cultural arts offerings in the parks to expand and reinforce the regional parks as multi-use public spaces for the surrounding communities, increasing access by new park users.”

While Bowman spent much of her time on the water in the farther reaches of Northern California, the Berkeley-based

artist recently became acquainted with the Delta when she took a kayaking trip that started at Big Break.

“I didn’t really get the Delta,” Bowman explained. “I grew up on rivers as a recreational home, but I never really got how important they are and how political they are. The Sacramento River is this major force in California, agriculturally and politically. I always thought of the river as my own happy place, but it’s so much more than that.”

Introduced to Bowman’s work through a mutual friend, Moran thought her art would be a natural fit for the park’s mission to create a greater awareness of the Delta. That introduction led to the 15 individual pieces currently hanging at the visitor center.

“Some people do connect through art,” Moran said. “Some people do have

the feelings that she depicts in her paintings of a real, active human interaction with the river. For her and a lot of folks, it’s not just something we view, or talk about or think about. She literally immerses herself in this. That’s how a lot of people connect with this. We wanted to convey that, another way to connect with the watershed and the Delta itself.”

Spending a lot of time in remote areas led all of Bowman’s family to learn to draw as a way to pass the time. It led her to the University of California, Santa Cruz where she studied fine art. Work as a set decorator and in textile design followed, and now she has transitioned to illustration. A true 21st-century artist, Bowman creates her work on an iPad, a medium that allows her to integrate multiple disciplines. Over the last year, her work gained national attention when she was hired to

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Beginning with a sketch, Bowman then weaves in photos of natural elements like rocks, trees, water and leaves. With experience as a textile designer, prints and fabrics may also be integrated into the design. The final designs are printed on vinyl by a printer in Berkeley.

“This was a really good opportunity to get my work up,” said Bowman. “I like seeing it big. The easiest work for me to do comes from my own experience rather than pulling something out of thin air.

This is truly from my own experience.”

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adored him: Jessie and Matt Hewitt; Luke Groseclose, Rachel, Mitchell, Lauren (Evans), Jeffrey and Scott Groseclose; and Nicholas Mann.

His oldest grandchild Levi predeceased him. He was the beloved great-grandpa of Carter, Ellie and Cohen Evans and Vedette Hewitt.

Clark and Wanda felt blessed that most of their family lived close and spent a lot of time together. They were their greatest joy.

Clark graduated from Marion High School where he was the senior class president and a member of the school student leadership team. After graduation, he attended Emory and Henry University in Virginia, finishing his bachelor’s degree in three years. He then attended the University of Virginia where he was awarded a master’s and a doctorate in nuclear physics in 1959.

Clark was an associate professor at the University of Oklahoma for three years before he accepted a position at the Lawrence Livermore National

Laboratory. He had an exceptional and illustrious career as a weapons design physicist. His reputation as a brilliant nuclear scientist resulted in his being awarded many accolades. One of his proudest achievements was being a principal designer of nuclear submarine missiles. He felt great satisfaction that he had a hand in keeping our nation safe through deterrence. In his time at the Lab, Clark rose to the position of associate division leader. His reputation as a leader and scientist still stands.

Clark was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a Bishop in the church three separate times. He had a calm, kind and fair demeanor and was loved by all who knew him. He was blessed with the heart of a servant and never passed a chance to serve his family or fellow man. Clark was an avid genealogist – it was his favorite pastime. He and Wanda both researched and carefully catalogued literally hundreds of thousands of family

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William H. O’Malley. She is survived by her three sons: Terrance (Angela) O’Malley of Brentwood; Matthew (Sara) O’Malley of Dublin, Ohio; Michael (Brittney) O’Malley of Powell, Ohio. She is also survived by her sister, Lois (Don) Alexander of Townsend, Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Brenden, Dillon (Addie), Sean, Brayden, Madison, Mackenzie, Brantley and Morgan; and one great-grandchild, Maverick.

Josie graduated from Oakmont High School in 1961 followed by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1963. She married

William P. O’Malley in 1967 and moved to Dublin, Ohio, where she lived for more than 30 years.

Josie retired from the Bradford School in Columbus, Ohio, in 2008 where she was a professor of graphic design. In Brentwood, she was an active artist in the Art Guild of the Delta where she won numerous awards.

Josie will be remembered for her artistic talents, hardworking personality and love for her family.

Memorial service and interment to follow at a later date.

June 11, 1934 – Oct. 7, 2020 Byron Clark Groseclose, a resident of Brentwood, passed away from the effects of leukemia on Oct. 7, 2020, surrounded by his children.

Clark was born June 11, 1934 in Marion, Virginia, the oldest son of Wilma Nye Comer and Byron Glenn Groseclose. Clark had an older sister, Patricia, who has predeceased him and a brother, Lynn Groseclose, who resides in Florida.

Clark married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Mae Westman, in 1952. They were married 66 years before Wanda passed away in 2018. They are the proud parents of four children, Kim Alexander, Eric (Sherry), Glenn (Teresa) and oldest son Byron Jr. (Jeni), who passed away in 2012. Clark also leaves behind nine living grandchildren who

Sept. 6, 1943 – Oct. 16, 2020 Josephine “Josie” (Humphrey) O’Malley of Brentwood passed away on Oct. 16. She was born Sept. 6, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Raphael Humphrey. Josie was a fine artist, both in oil paintings and graphic design, known affectionately as the “Art Lady.”

Josie is preceded in death by her son,

names. A legacy of Clark’s was the Groseclose family reunion celebrating the family pioneering spirit since 1750.

Clark was a man of many interests.

He was fascinated by aviation, thinking in his youth that he wanted to be a pilot. He loved to travel and visited many countries throughout the world. He loved football, current events and “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”

Clark was extraordinary, known by many for his kindness, intelligence, fairness and integrity, a killer sense of humor and his righteousness and devotion to God. As a family, we are thankful for the profound influence he had in each of our lives. All who knew Clark Groseclose — were enriched by him. We believe families are forever, and we will be reunited once again.

Private family services have been held.

Clark was buried by his sweetheart Wanda at the Brentwood Union Cemetery.

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Rivers makes senior season debut Former Freedom High School football star Ronnie Rivers, now playing for Fresno State, will make his senior season debut for the Bulldogs on Oct. 24 with the start of the Mountain West Conference’s eight-game season, which has been shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rivers, a second team All-Mountain West running back last season, has rushed for 2,122 yards and 28 touchdowns and hauled in 788 receiving yards and seven more touchdowns in three full seasons thus far.

He is coming off of a blistering 2019 campaign that saw him rush 177 times for 899 yards and 13 touchdowns, in addition to 43 catches for 348 yards and three more touchdowns, landing him on the 2020 preseason Doak Walker Award (nation’s top running back), Paul Hornung Award (nation’s most versatile player) and Maxwell Award (most outstanding player) watch lists in late July, prior to the conference postponing the season for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bulldogs will open their eightgame season at home against Hawaii on Oct. 24. Fresno State’s season will run through early December, with the conference championship game being held later that month if the Bulldogs advance that far.

Rivers’ collegiate achievements follow a strong high school career.

The 2017 Freedom graduate amassed

Former Freedom running back Ronnie Rivers, seen here during the 2016 season, is set to begin his muchanticipated senior season at Fresno State.

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4,930 yards rushing and 67 touchdowns in three seasons as a member of the Freedom varsity football team. He capped his high school career by rushing for 2,239 yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior, en route to being named the Bay Valley Ath-

letic League’s MVP and the MaxPreps All-NorCal Player of the Year.

Rivers’ father, Ron, also played at Fresno State prior to a seven-year NFL career with the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.

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California Interscholastic Federation survey reports increase in sports participation Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, education-based athletics participation continued to increase in California and was at an all-time high for the eighth consecutive year according to a recent survey results released by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the state’s high school sports governing body.

Up by 0.16% since the previous 201819 survey, 815,313 student-athletes are competing in education-based athletic programs in California.

“We are encouraged to see steady growth in education-based athletics,” said CIF Executive Director Ron Nocetti.

“The CIF looks forward to continuing this trend and will remain focused on its goals of expanding participation opportunities for girls as well as providing additional opportunities for all students at our member schools.”

Along with the overall participation increase in education-based athletics, there were a few sports that saw noticeable increases across both genders. Of the top 10 sports, volleyball saw the largest percentage increase, a combined 2.68% or 1,830 more participants, followed by track and

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Heritage soccer player Makeila Yancey prepares to head a ball in a game against Carondelet last season. A recent California Interscholastic Federation survey found soccer is the top participated high school girls’ sport in the state. field with a 2.03% or 2,050 more participants, and swimming and diving with a 1.07% increase or 552 more participants.

Eleven-player football continues to lead the top 10 boys’ sports with 89,756 participants, which decreased by 1.69%

or 1,549 participants. Track and field (57,302) is the second most popular sport, which increased by 3.55%, followed by soccer (55,036), basketball (47,675) and baseball (45,132), which increased by 1.77%. Additionally, boys’ volleyball participation increased by 5.99%, as well as boys’ lacrosse, which increased by 4.71%.

For girls, soccer captured the top spot for the fifth consecutive year with 48,647 participants. Volleyball came in second (46,495), which increased participation by 1.08%, followed by track and field with 45,318 participants. Basketball (34,368) and softball (32,502) rounded out the top five girls’ sports. Girls’ lacrosse saw a notable 9.11% increase (10,737), taking over the 10th most popular sport for girls, while girls’ wrestling continues to grow with 6,446 participants for a 7.18% increase.

The CIF’s 1,606-member schools were asked to participate in the survey as part of the National Federation of State High School Associations nationwide survey that measures the number of students competing in sports in the country.

– Courtesy of the California Interscholastic Federation

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Back at home

The Deer Valley girls’ golf team rests after winning 2014 Bay Valley Athletic League Tournament.

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This week in Press’ Sports History When Deer Valley golfer Danielle French sank a hole-in-one on the sixth hole at the Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) Tournament in 2014, she was proud of her individual achievement.

Her shot would also loom large in the team standings as well.

The Wolverines edged Heritage and Liberty 491-492 at The Golf Club of Brentwood to win the tournament. Freedom finished in third place with 579.

“That was nice,” said Deer Valley coach Brian Kofford at the conclusion of the tournament. “We finished with a

7-3 record, but we were close every time.

I knew we could compete.”

Heritage’s Danielle Dickerson was equally as impressive as the Wolverines’ squad, shooting 81 to sink an individual title in her final BVAL event. Dickerson’s teammate Kelly Hunt finished second, shooting 82 and Liberty’s Allison Hernandez shot 85 to finish third.

“I’m so excited,” Dickerson said. “I have been waiting all year. It’s a really good way to end it.”

For the complete story, visit https:// bit.ly/37ufM0C.

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Webster signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2019 out of Eastern Washington University. Webster, primarily a kick returner, has tallied seven career kick returns for 165 yards in addition to 12 punt returns for 53 yards in his professional career.

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Lowrey has served on the Kiwanis Club of Oakley Board of Directors since it was reformed in 2017.

“I am proud to take the helm of this amazing service club at a time when our dedicated members are ready to expand upon the work already done to support local children.” Lowrey said, referring to the club’s newly secured 501(c)3 status.

Kiwanis International is recognized as a global community of clubs with members dedicated to improving the life of children through improved literacy, fighting hunger and offering guidance.

“Securing our 501(c)3 status is an important step for our club and will enable our members to undertake more targeted com-

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The Kiwanis Club of Oakley is looking for more members to join and invite residents to attend the next meeting being held online starting at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Editor: This is a critical election. I’d like to take a moment to make a plea to all of your readers who may be undecided or who may be planning to vote for Trump in this election cycle. While I know there are those among us who have fiscally conservative views or preferences for a small government, I’m asking you to think about this election differently. This election is fundamentally different than anything we’ve experienced before, and I’d like to encourage everyone to vote for Joe Biden. While Joe Biden may not have been my first choice, I do believe that his empathy and experience will be helpful as we move to bring our citizens together after this difficult time we’ve been through.

There is so much on the line in this election — how we move forward in the pandemic and how (hopefully) to administer a brand new vaccine; the Affordable Care Act (I’ve needed to use the state exchanges since I lost my job, and I know there are those among us who have also been saved by the ACA when they’ve hit hard times); and quite

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frankly, the future of our great democratic experiment. I can say honestly that I am terrified of the direction that our country will take if Trump is empowered for four more years. Our planet, our health, our economy, and our communities need someone who is interested in solutions and cares about all Americans, not just those that support him.

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Editor: I read your front page article about the allegations against Christina Dalton, candidate for the Liberty Union High School District Board disturbs me in that many people will believe its accusations without really considering its truthfulness. More importantly, what did Ms. Orozco and Ms. Sherrill fail to say?

We know that Chantae Orozco refers to a test, probably covering one chapter. (Test vs Mid-term) We also know that lunch period consists of 50 minutes, not the 25 alleged. If she only had 25 minutes for the test, what happened to the other 25? Was she unwilling to stay after school and take the full 50 minutes? As for failing the test, was it due to a shortened test period or her failure to prepare? Many students tend to dismiss test preparation and then blame the teacher.

Jasmine Sherrill, on the other hand, claims Ms. Dalton told her she would

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never graduate. Is it possible that Jasmine was underperforming in class and Ms. Dalton really say something like, “You will not graduate if you continue to make poor grades?” Algebra 1 must be learned before Algebra 2 can be understood. A good teacher prevents his/ her students from setting themselves up for failure by blocking access to courses they will fail.

Lastly, if these actions were considered so horrific, did either of the girls or their parents report these actions to the principal or school board? According to Ms. Dalton, in her 39 years of teaching, she has had no complaints. If these actions were not worthy of reporting, then why are they suddenly so terrible that Ms. Dalton should not be elected?

It seems these are two disgruntled students who didn’t like their teacher.

Every teacher has disgruntled students. The only question is whether the purported actions of Ms. Dalton, even if true, rise to the level that should disqualify her from being elected to the school board. I think not.

Richard Nahm Brentwood

Vote for Claudette Staton

Editor: I support Councilmember Claudette Staton for reelection to the Brentwood City Council. She embodies the things that make Brentwood a community, not just as a councilmember, but as an active volunteer.

Councilmember Station is accessible and involved in the things that matter most. From new streetlights to furniture for the senior center, Claudette Staton is looking out for us. I have worked with her on the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee, helping to organize the events that we love, including Bark in the Park and the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Councilmember Claudette Staton works hard to keep Brentwood a great place to live, work and play.

Please re-elect Claudette Station to the Brentwood City Council!.

Cathy Palestro Brentwood

Steven Smith for fire board

Editor: I strongly urge a vote for Stephen Smith, incumbent, to return to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors. As a Brentwood councilmember, I have met often with Stephen to be kept up to date on fire district matters. He is knowledgeable, passionate and committed to public safety.

The fire district is not Stephen’s only concern. We served together for several years on the Brentwood Neighborhood Committee. As a founding Board Member and CFO of the Brentwood Library Foundation, he helped raise over $625,000 for our beautiful new library.

Claudette Staton Brentwood

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BRENTWOOD Oct. 1, 10:40 a.m. Authorities received information of a situation on Elk Run Terrace.

Oct. 1, 11:04 a.m. A woman called to report a missing adult from Black Rock Street. She said no one in the family had heard from him and he does not work.

Oct. 1, 11:48 a.m. Officer initiated activity was reported on Jennifer Street.

Oct. 1, 2:40 p.m. Officer initiated activity was reported on Sand Creek Road.

Oct. 1, 4:30 p.m. A subject carrying a gun was reported inside a store on Sand Creek Road.

Oct. 1, 4:33 p.m. A person called authorities to report finding a kneecap by some trees and bushes on Carrol Court. They said they thought the kneecap had been sawed off.

Oct. 2, 9:45 a.m. Officer initiated activity was reported at the Brentwood Police Department.

Oct. 2, 11:58 a.m. A civil complaint was made on Lone Tree Way by a woman who said an employee stole her money last Tuesday. She said she had tried to speak to management, and they did not resolve the issue. A citation was issued.

Oct. 2, 12:32 p.m. Fraud was reported on Oak Street.

Oct. 2, 3:23 p.m. A silver Ford Focus drove crashed into the vacuum area of a car wash on Brentwood Boulevard. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed away.

Oct. 2, 4:58 p.m. A person called authorities from Manzanillo Way to report they had been scammed out of $170,000. The person said they had given the money over a period of time to someone they had met on E-Harmony and had suspect information to share.

Oct. 2, 7:17 p.m. A woman called to report an adult male had taken a bike from her driveway on Carlisle Drive and she had surveillance video of the event.

Oct. 2, 10:21 p.m. Authorities received a report a white, lifted truck hit two vehicles at the Quickstop on Dainty Avenue, then left. No one was injured.

Oct. 3, 3:20 a.m. A person called authorities to report a vehicle had driven into a pole near the intersection of Brentwood Boulevard and Lone Tree Way. The reporting person said the driver was out of the vehicle and walking around.

Oct. 3, 6:16 a.m. A person called from Craig Court to report someone had stolen the flags from their truck.

Oct. 3, 9:58 a.m. A person called from Lone Tree Way to report receiving threatening texts.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. An accident between two vehicles was reported at the intersection of Atherton Place and Atherton Court. The reporting person said one person was injured.

Oct. 3, 12:06 p.m. A major injury accident between two vehicles was reported at the intersection of Ventura Drive and John Muir Parkway.

Oct. 3, 12:12 p.m. A person called authorities to report finding a smart phone in the grass at Oak Meadow Park.

Oct. 3, 6:05 p.m. A garage fire was reported on Prince Albert Way. Oct. 3, 7:50 p.m. A verbal family dispute was reported on Almond Street.

ANTIOCH Oct. 4, 1:24 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 4, 3:35 a.m. A missing adult was reported on L Street.

Oct. 4, 6:25 a.m. Simple assault was reported on East 18th Street.

Oct. 4, 7:29 a.m. A weapons violation was discovered on Sunset Drive.

Oct. 4, 10:01 a.m. A municipal code violation was reported on Hillcrest Avenue.

Oct. 4, 10:39 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Fawn Hill Way. Oct. 4, 11:11 a.m. Cruelty to animals was reported on Grangnelli Avenue.

Oct. 4, 1:35 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Glenhane Court.

Oct. 4, 2:45 p.m. Simple assault was reported on Somersville Road.

Oct. 4, 3:41 p.m. Public drunkenness was reported on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 4, 3:43 p.m. Simple assault was reported on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 4, 3:52 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Mark Lane.

Oct. 4, 5:28 p.m. Embezzlement was reported on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 4, 6:09 p.m. A traffic accident without injuries was reported on Heidorn Ranch Road.

Oct. 4, 7:01 p.m. Authorities received a report of shots fired on East 6th Street.

Oct. 4, 7:56 p.m. A warrant arrest was made on Hillcrest Avenue.

Oct. 4, 10:56 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Golf Course Road.

Oct. 5, 8:35 a.m. A roadway hazard and traffic accident with injuries was reported on Hillcrest Avenue.

Oct. 5, 9:55 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Mountaire Drive.

Oct. 5, 12:24 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Railroad Avenue.

Oct. 5, 1:31 p.m. A threats complaint and disorderly conduct were reported on L Street.

Oct. 5, 2:44 p.m. An unwanted guest complaint was made on Slatten Ranch Road.

Oct. 5, 3:16 p.m. A suspicious vehicle in violation of health and safety codes was reported on Larkspur Drive.

Oct. 5, 4:13 p.m. A traffic accident with injuries was reported on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 5, 4:15 p.m. Authorities received a report of a weapons violation on East 6th Street.

Oct. 5, 5:10 p.m. A hit-and-run with no injuries and a robbery attempt was reported on Hillcrest Avenue.

Oct. 5, 5:36 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on East 18th Street.

Oct. 5, 5:49 p.m. Property was found on West 7th Street.

Oct. 5, 5:53 p.m. Identity theft was reported on East 18th Street.

Oct. 5, 6:23 p.m. Property was found on Russell Drive.

Oct. 5, 6:34 p.m. A traffic stop led to a warrant arrest on West 6th Street.

OAKLEY Oct. 4, 12:11 a.m. A loud party was reported on the 1900 block of Cinnamon Ridge Drive.

Oct. 4, 12:50 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on Stickney Way. Oct. 4, 1:00 a.m. A moving violation was reported on the Laurel Road westbound bypass onramp.

Oct. 4, 1:10 a.m. A loud noise was reported on the 4400 block of Macadamia Lane.

Oct. 4, 1:10 a.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor was reported on Frank Hengel Way. Oct. 4, 4:08 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped on the 5100 block of Claremont Lane.

Oct. 4, 5:30 a.m. A patrol request was made at Summerlake Park.

Oct. 4, 8:49 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Minaret Road.

Oct. 4, 9:09 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 4200 block of Sequoia Drive.

Oct. 4, 9:33 a.m. Vehicle theft was performed on the 1800 block of Babbe Street.

Oct. 4, 9:41 a.m. A public nuisance was reported on the 20 block of Bayberry Court.

Oct. 4, 11:02 a.m. Reckless driving was reported on Main Street.

Oct. 4, 11:09 a.m. A service to a citizen was performed on the 4900 block of Gardenia Way. Oct. 4, 11:18 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported near the intersection of Deerpark Way and Deerpark Road.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131236-5 Loan No. 133100420 Title Order No. 95312898 APN 034-380-062 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/21/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CONNIE A BLUEBAUGH Deed of Trust: recorded on 03/01/2007 as Document No. 2007-0061292-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 11/12/2020 at 01:30PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13 BIRMINGHAM CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street

address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $102,220.89 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131236-5. 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. Date: 10/09/2020 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0371731 To: OAKLEY PRESS 10/23/2020,

10/30/2020, 11/06/2020 Oakley Press No. 030477 84253 Publish Dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Yvonne Marie Butler SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Yvonne Marie Butler CASE NUMBER: N20-1381 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yvonne Marie Butler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Yvonne Marie Butler b. AKA Bunny Marie Butler to Proposed Name: Bunny Marie Butler. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/13/2020 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: Oakley Press Date: 09/10/2020 Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84108 Publish Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004310 The name of the business: A Fast Mobile Notary Located at: 5176 Boxill Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Theresa Esparza 2. Sandi Mauricio. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/15/2015. Signature of registrant: Theresa Esparza / Sandi Mauricio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/2/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84130 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

vidual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Onomen Odiahi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 15, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/14/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84104 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria De La Cruz Gil Maganas. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Maria De La Cruz Gil Maganas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2020

by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/23/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84147 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.

business: The Cartur Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Geoffrey Luna Jr. 2. Geoff Luna Sr. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Geoffrey Luna Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 8, 2020 by Deputy Expires October 7, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84280 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted.

Dates Published 10/23/2020 and on 10/30/2020 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84312 Publish Dates: October 23, 30, 2020.

725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Gary Allen Estrada aka Paul Gary Estrada CASE NUMBER: N20-1014 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Gary Allen Estrada filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Gary Allen Estrada, aka Paul Gary Estrada b. aka Paul Garey Estrada to Proposed Name: Paul Gary Estrada. 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/02/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Room: 201 b. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: October 7, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84206 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004343 The name of the business: Generation Electric Located at: 141 Willowrun Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Troy Oleson.

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: Troy Oleson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/8/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84127 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004606 The name of the business: Bling Interior Designs Located at: 4704 Shannondale Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shundra P. Rogers. 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: Shundra Rogers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/21/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84153 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004739 The name of the business(es): Bennett’s Mobile Notary & Live Scan Located at: 4661 Arabian Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Bennett Enterprise 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 9-8-2020. Signature of registrant: Nicole Bennett, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020

by Deputy Expires 9-29-25 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84254 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004745 The name of the business(es): Anjy Sellers Located at: 5208 Belle Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nallaly Tapia. 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: Nallaly Tapia/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9/29/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84260 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004821 The name of the business(es): East Bay Paradise Pool Inc. Located at: 1411 D Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: East Bay Paradise Pools, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Victor Resendiz, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2020 by Deputy Expires October 1, 2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84258 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 1790 Vineyard Dr, Antioch CA 94509 to satisfy a lien on October 27th, 2020 at approx. 1PM at storagetreasures.com: Monica Brown\} Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84124 Publish Dates: October 9, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004449 The name of the business: Mangolicious formally Yogurt Pizazz Located at: 3860 Balfour Road, Ste E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Angel Vidana . 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: Angel Vidana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires September 13, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84110 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004457 The name of the business: Zee Computer Automotive and Accessories Located at: 458 Silverwood Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Onomen Odiahi. This business is conducted by: An Indi-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004509-00 The name of the business: File and Trust Tax Service Located at: 327 E. Leland Rd, Ste A In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: FTTS 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 9/4/2020. Signature of registrant: William James Warren JR / Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84103 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004546 The name of the business: Marlen C. Rosales, CPA Located at: 1210 Central Blvd, Suite 113 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marlen Rosales. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/4/2015. Signature of registrant: Marlen Rosales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9/16/2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84155 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004561 The name of the business: American-Texas BBQ Smokehouse Located at: 8610 Brentwood Blvd, Suite A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sweet Adeline Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cassandra Roseboro, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2020

by Deputy Expires 9/17/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84154 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004582 The name of the business: Ike’s Grill Located at: 8551 Pinehollow Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Isaac Herrera. 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: Isaac Herrera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2020

by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84126 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004600 The name of the business(es): Centered Healthcare Consulting Located at: 1990 N California Blvd, Suite 20, PMB 1064 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brenda Richardson. 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: Brenda Richardson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/21/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84224 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004647 The name of the business: Dominion Christian Academy Located at: 1265 Dainty Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dominion Life Christian Center. 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 9/21/2020. Signature of registrant: Isaac Segun-Abugan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 24, 2020

by Deputy Deputy Clerk Expires 9/23/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84230 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004657 The name of the business: Maria’s House Cleaning Services Located at: 509 3rd Street In: Brentwood, CA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004718 The name of the business: Mine & Yours Located at: 5671 Marlin Dr. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Francine Fiebig. 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: Francine Fiebig. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2020

by Deputy Expires 9/28/2025 September 28, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84267 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004721 The name of the business: QPD Tax and Business Services Located at: 219 Carter Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Quiana Cosby. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/17/2020. Signature of registrant: Quiana Cosby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/28/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84190 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004727 The name of the business(es): Natural Nails LLC Located at: 380 West Country Club Drive, Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Natural Nails LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization CA 202022510723. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-1-2020.

Signature of registrant: Charlie Trinh, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2020

by Deputy Expires 9/28/2020 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84251 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004734 The name of the business: Life In Motion Physical Therapy Located at: 1384 Springdale Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: David Crivello. 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: David Crivello. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires September 29, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84265 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004762 The name of the business(es): Crumbl-Brentwood Located at: 5421 Lone Tree Way, Suite 130 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andersen Brentwood Inc.. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kent Andersen, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Expires September 29, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84256 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004824 The name of the business(es): Big Smacks Clothing Located at: 4335 Cutting Blvd. In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Emmanuel Reyes. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-2-2020. Signature of registrant: Emmanuel Reyes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires October 5, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 021273 84262 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004912 The name of the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004972 The name of the business: Right On Time Janitorial Located at: 2127 Carrara St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Coresha Hunter. 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: Coresha Hunter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 12, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/11/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84283 Publish dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.

On the 10th day of November 2020, at 10:30 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects.

In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Jackie Vaughnes-Smith - Exercise equipment, lamps, dining room table & antiques.

2. Maureen Dean - Mirror, cooler, collectables, bedding, toys, clothing & totes.

3. Frederick Hillery - Ladder, office chairs, file cabinets, partition & office supplies.

4. Jennifer Guevara - Mirror, file cabinet, lamps, sofa, toys & tote.

5. Teresita N. Delrosario - End table, couch, TV, treadmill, office chair & chandelier.

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: 10/23/2020 and 10/30/2020 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84315 Publish Dates: October 23, 30, 2020.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq..

On the 10th day of November 2020, at 12:30 P.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Celeste Wright - Toys, speakers, clothing, computers, Vacuum, 10+stools.

2. Michelle Flowers - Collectibles, toys, totes, clothes, pans, and bedding.

3. Regina Berny - Appliances, Mirrors, pictures, Christmas decorations, Freezer, bedroom furniture.

4. Wanda Williams - Clothing, totes, bedroom furniture, lamps chairs.

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Marsha Gardiner, deceased CASE NUMBER P20-00872 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Marsha Gardiner, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Aaron Saari in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Aaron Saari be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 12/01/2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Aaron Saari Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84249 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, 2020.\cs2 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following vehicle will be sold at Lien Sale on 11/04/2020 at 2151 NORTH BROADWAY WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 at 10:00 AM CHRYSLER 2012 2C3CCAPTXCH272912 6XBN738 84308 Publish Dates: October 23, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jana Griffen SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jana Griffen CASE NUMBER: N20-1425 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jana Griffen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sienna Alexis Rodriguez to Proposed Name: Sienna Alexis Griffen. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/23/2020 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 b. Must be served on father.

Date: September 18, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84223 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Marie G. Quashnock (SBN 153567) Jonathan M. Reymann (SBN 206847) Alvis Quashnock and Associates, a PC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA,

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Keiera Shaniece Smith You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo estά n demandado. Lea la informaciό n a continuaciό n y en la pά gina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del demandante): DéAndre Markeith Calhoun CASE NUMBER (NÚ MERO DE CASO): D20-02645 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 ) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,phone call or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For Legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despué s de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaciό n y Peticiό n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefό nica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ό rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambié n le puede ordenar que pague manutenciό n, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pό ngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciό n para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca .org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders are on Page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO - LAS Ó RDENES DE RESTRICCIΌN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁ GINA 2: Las ό rdenes de restricciό n estά n en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cό nyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiό n, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ό rdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden pύ blico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ό rdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all of part of the fee and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓ N DE CUOTAS: Si no puere pagar la cuota de presentaciό n pida al secretario un formulario de exenciό n de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticiό n de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court are: (El nombre y direcciό n de la corte son): Superior Court of California County Contra Costa, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcciό n y nύ mero de telé fono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): DéAndre Markeith Calhoun. 99 Atlantic Cir #206 Pittsburg, CA 94565. (510) 200-1060 Date (Fecha): September 2, 2020 Clerk, by: (Secretario,por) A. Kennerley, Deputy (Asistente) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84250 Publish Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004445 The name of the business: Hyper Vigilant www.hypervigilant.com is hereby registered by the following owner: Nikolaus Sponseller. 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: Nikolaus Sponseller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2020 by Deputy Expires 9/13/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84102 Publish dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004540 The name of the business: Salon Genesis P.2 Located at: 753 Westmoor Cir In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Latoya Gomez.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/17. Signature of registrant: Latoya Gomez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 17, 2020 by Deputy J. Graff Expires 9/17/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84178 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004587 The name of the business: MSM Reporting Services Located at: 822 Pathfinder Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 by the following owner: Marlene Moser. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/11/2020. Signature of registrant: Marlene Moser. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/20/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84227 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004684 The name of the business: DANE JUDSON DBA GOLFIXX Located at: 5351 Neroly Rd In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Dane Judson. 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: Dane Judson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2020 by Deputy Lisa Spence Expires 9/24/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84237 Publish dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0004769 The name of the business: Oakley Self Storage Located at: 4700 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94523, Contra Costa County is hereby registered by the following owner: Oakley Self Storage Management, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/15/2018. Signature of registrant: By: Oakley Self Storage Management, LLC. ITS: General Partner. By: Arthur L. Lorenzini, Jr., ITS: Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/29/2025 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84174 Publish dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 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. #225 Brian Rezendes, #1007 Lakeshia Ward & Gregorio Moran, #995 John Parnell and #987 Kurtis Galloway. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on November 5th at 10:00am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84324 Publish Dates: October 23, 30, 2020.

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Press. “The city council’s expectation is that our staff and city attorney will work with the district’s staff and counsel toward resolution of the outstanding disputes.”

Similarly, the district’s response to the letter also indicated a willingness to restart efforts between all parties to resolve the issues that remain outstanding.

“We are in receipt of the letter,” ECCFPD Fire Chief Brian Helmick said. “At this time, we are respectfully going to agree to disagree with many of the items. We don’t see the value of continuing to do the back and forth. The district, however, is going to invest its time in working with the city to resolve the issues. We’re hoping we can resolve them. If not, we’ll double back.”

The district made public its concerns after months of behind-the-scenes negotiations with the city stalled. They claimed that the city’s unmitigated growth impacts the district’s fire and rescue capabilities, not just in Oakley, but across the entire district.

In his letter, Cole expressed regret that the district had taken its concerns public, stating that though there were differences between the city and the district, city staff never believed that a resolution was out of reach. He added that the district’s action’s “do not help maintain an effective working

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lective, Diablo Valley Farms and Element 7, hoping to operate separate locations at 3645 Willow Way in Byron and 0 Chestnut St. in Brentwood.

A group of public speakers, however, were not in favor of the idea, as Lifted Spirit Collective and Diablo Valley Farms sought to obtain land-use permits.

For over two hours, project opponents volleyed a range of worries about the budding endeavors, including odors, safety concerns, proximity to youth gathering areas, reduced home values and the county’s plans to handle the additional code-enforcement load.

“Whoever is opposed to this operation is not against the use of cannabis — we are against the proximity of the growing to our homes and our children,” said Brentwood resident Sinziana Todor.

A major point of contention is the businesses’ location near youth-sensitive areas.

Diablo Valley Farms, on Sellers Avenue, is about 300 feet from the Sunset Sports Complex; 2,350 feet away from Black Diamond Kids Center; and 3,845 feet away from Mary Casey Black Elementary School.

Meanwhile, Lifted Spirit Collective on Balfour is 3,484 feet away from La Paloma continuation school.

County documents indicate that the businesses’ proximity to the kids center and schools falls within acceptable limits.

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“The letter serves as the city’s position on all the issues, and at this time we do not intend to comment further.

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Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick relationship between our agencies.”

The letter goes on to detail the city’s perspective on issues including the assessment of impact fees on new development projects, the negotiation of impact fees for the newly built Contra Costa Logistics Center and the establishment of community facilities districts (CFD) to help offset the district’s ongoing operating costs related to new development. As expected, the city’s perspective is at odds with that of the district.

“As I explain within, your letters make several incorrect statements related to the Cooperative Funding Agreement Regarding the Construction of Fire Station 55 (‘Station 55 Agreement’),” wrote Cole. “You also make a number of inaccurate representations about other matters, especially concerning the city’s implementation of community facilities

However, Brentwood City Councilmember Karen Rarey and others suggested that the Sunset Athletic Complex should disqualify Diablo Valley Farms’ potential land-use permit; the potential cultivation location is within 1,000 feet of the complex, in violation of county regulations.

“Based on county staff’s own acknowledgement that the for-profit gymnastics, dance and sports centers qualify as youth centers, Sunset Sports Complex should also qualify as a youth center facility,” Rarey said. “In that case, it disqualifies the proposed project from consideration now and in the future.”

Fellow Brentwood resident Jovita Mendoza agreed, adding that her concerns extend well beyond the park boundaries.

“I am concerned about the crime, and I am concerned about my sweet children,” she said. “They are my first priority — and not only my children, but everyone else’s children. I grew up in East Oakland. I know what happens when children are introduced to drugs. I am opposed to both locations.”

Representatives from both proposed businesses noted the safeguards that are in place to address public concerns, including strict safety and odor-control measures.

In the case of Diablo Valley Farms, security would include chain-link fence with razor wire; a coded facility entrance via a video-monitored sliding gate; and video

surveillance of other aspects, including the cultivated product.

Project applicant Lisa Borba said the facility isn’t expected to generate odors.

The business, a microplant nursery facility, will grow plant seeds to 4-to-6-inch seedlings before shipping them off for offsite planting, she said.

“The maturation to the flower, with the corresponding THC and odor, will occur months after the plant leaves our facility,” she said.

Lifted Spirit, meanwhile, aims to establish a vertically integrated cannabis business, including cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution within a 21,241-square-foot expanded agricultural processing facility, according to county documents.

Security and product handling protocols were developed by security contractor Bay Alarm and include motion sensors, cameras, loading procedures, security fencing, secured gates, motion sensor lighting, an intercom/announcement system, safes, vaults and security training for personnel.

Its odor-control measures would include the use of odor-mitigating exhaust systems and a negative air pressure air system to prevent odors from escaping the facility, according to county documents.

“We did a ton of research to make sure nothing we do at our facility will affect our neighbors,” said applicant Oscar Burrola Jr.

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District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis indicated late last year that all recommended countywide cultivation companies would feature strict security and odor control, and be generally inconspicuous to the public.

The businesses were only allowed to apply for land-use permits after successfully completing a lengthy county application process that involved an interdepartmental county staff team scoring applicants on a number of factors, including ownership qualifications, location, submitted business and operating plans, proposed security, sustainability and community and economic benefit.

Only seven of the 19 cultivators analyzed were invited to apply for a permit; Lifted Spirit Collective was the top-ranked applicant, and Diablo Valley Farms was fifth.

“My goal is to make sure we bring in the right people to help the county enter this unknown,” said Burgis late last year. “We are being cautious and careful, so that is why we did this RFP (request for proposal) process.”

Land-use permit decisions for Diablo Valley Farms and Lifted Spirit Collective are now scheduled to be made on Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m.

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It is unclear what steps will be taken next as both parties look toward resolving their differences. Nor is it clear what will happen if the city and the district are unable to negotiate a resolution. However, at the conclusion of the ECCFPD Board of Directors Oct. 14 meeting, the district did hint at how it might proceed should negotiations stall once more.

Board Vice President Stephen Smith directed district staff to research and prepare a draft policy for the board’s consideration on automatically opposing development that will not contribute impact fees and CFDs at the levels identified in the district’s fee studies. At the same time, Director Joe Young directed staff to research the process and analyze the feasibility of implementing impact zones. In this concept, the district would restrict capital investment to areas that have adopted revised impact fees. Those reports could be available as early as next month.

“Our interest is providing a higher level of service to the community,” said ECCFPD Fire Marshal Steve Aubert.

“We just want to get back to the table, work out these details and keep moving forward.”

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they’re the ones writing tickets,” Johnson said. “For us, it’s a secondary thing, because we are dealing with crime. But if that’s what folks want, there’s no reason why we can’t help out and do that.”

Johnson noted sheriff ’s deputies have been working on traffic patrol in some areas of East County with positive feedback, and P6 funds would be a way for officers to do that in Discovery Bay. “To do it on a more consistent basis where we could actually have officers specifically just for traffic, I want to use the P6 funds,” Johnson said. “We could have extra officers out there just doing traffic related activities in the Discovery Bay area.”

The committee voted to bring the subject back to its next meeting, where Johnson will present information on the costs of having extra officers working on traffic patrol. Mankin noted he would need to see an

education while they are in high school, that opportunity needs to be provided.

For students who want to explore and learn about their career in various professions, I want to see those options expanded. I believe my experiences, especially the 20 years I invested in the LUHSD to include my children being graduates of this district, brings value to a great district to move us toward the future, no matter what that future and its challenges may entail.

I humbly ask for your vote to open up doors for our students and their choices. Thank you for your support.

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estimate before committing to anything.

“This will require reaching into reserve funds,” he said. “Based on our annual revenue, that money will not be replenished under the current funding model.

It’s not sustainable as a regular or long-term activity when added to our base budget for the resident deputy program.”

The Discovery Bay P6 committee is comprised of one person from each of the five P6 zones in Discovery Bay, though two seats are currently vacant. The committee submits reports and recommendations to the county, based on residents’ needs and suggestions.

Volunteers serve staggered two-year terms and are appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. The committee funds, which come from property taxes paid by homeowners in Discovery Bay West, pay for police services in town. These services, performed by the Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s Office, include

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Councilmember Bob Mankin explained this was due to a lack of agenda items to discuss. He asked for the idea to be reviewed at a future meeting.

“I’m concerned that it may deprive citizens of their opportunity to speak before the committee, so I’ve asked that we revisit the meeting frequency in one year’s time to make sure it’s working,” Mankin said.

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