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County rolls out first vaccines

by Tony Kukulich Staff Writer

REGIONAL The first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Contra Costa County Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the midst of the worst outbreak of infections since the onset of the pandemic with the average number of new cases surpassing 500 a day.

“This first batch of vaccines will protect our frontline health care workers so they can help our hospitals withstand the current winter COVID-19 wave and save as many lives as possible,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County’s health officer. “Now is the time to double down on our efforts to slow the spread of the pandemic so that we can all stay alive and healthy until there is enough vaccine for everyone.”

Tuesday’s shipment of 9,750 doses was delivered to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center where Dr. Sergio Urcuyo re-

Dr. Sergio Urcuyo, an intensive care unit physician, receives the first COVID-19 vaccine in the county from registered nurse Kathy Ferris at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, Tuesday, Dec. 15.

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BRENTWOOD Following a three-hour contentious city council meeting, the public is being asked to weigh in on how to fill the seat vacated by Joel Bryant who was elected mayor in November.

Due to a stalemate on how to proceed, the four sitting councilmembers decided to launch a survey asking the community if the council seat should be filled by a special election, an application/appointment process, or by appointing the second-highest mayoral vote-getter: Karen Rarey. Rarey was elected to the council in 2016 and finished 590 votes behind Bryant in November’s seven-person 76 10 45 0

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Bryant and Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez favored an application and appointment process, but District 3 Councilmember Susannah Meyer joined District 1 Councilmember Jovita Mendoza in support of appointing Rarey.

“Karen Rarey was selected; she was the second-highest vote-getter, so the people have spoken,” Mendoza said.

Rodriguez said an application and ensuing council appointment process would be a more inclusive way of filling the seat by giving everyone an opportunity to vie for the position.

He noted Rarey’s appointment would

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Supes say no to fine increases REGIONAL The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declined to adopt an ordinance to increase fines against businesses out of compliance during the pandemic.

The Dec. 15 decision was in follow-up to a matter proposed during the previous week by District 4 Supervisor Karen Mitchoff.

While expressing her frustration with businesses that choose to ignore the county and state health orders, Mitchoff had asked during the Dec. 8 meeting for the board to consider adopting an ordinance that would impose fees as high as $20,000, which was then added to the agenda for Dec. 15.

But following a lengthy public comment segment and board discussion, ultimately the direction remained for the county to continue using an educational platform for urging compliance with the health order.

District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis acknowledged the emotions expressed by the public regarding health mandates. But she said she didn’t understand the pushback against mask-wearing, since it saves lives. She pointed out that health officials in Orange County, as of Dec. 14, said their hospital system might collapse.

“We are responsible to report to the state and the federal government in many ways,” Burgis said.

“And so what we’re trying to do is conduct the work that we are mandated to do and also trying to do it in a fair way. So I appreciate

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Councilmember honored for charity work

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BRENTWOOD Newly elected city councilmember and senior district representative for California State Senator Steve Glazer (D - Contra Costa) Susannah Meyer was recently honored by the American Red Cross (ARC) for her collaborative nonprofit work.

During a Zoom ceremony on Dec. 10, Meyer was recognized for her efforts supporting nonprofits through the pandemic. Several times a month, Meyer led a conference call with area nonprofits and representatives of local elected officials.

Though she credits Glazer with the idea, she put in the effort to create a place for groups to exchange information and resources.

“In the beginning of the year, the senator was looking at a way to continue serving the nonprofits because they are key partners in the community, and my background is in nonprofit work,” said Meyer. “He asked that I pull together a group of people who were doing the most direct and service critical support for the most vulnerable during this time.”

Meyer said the goal for her office was to remove barriers from organizations providing important service. Beginning in March, she hosted the call weekly – this summer, she began hosting every other week – to bring together those serving the community with the goal to ensure criti-

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Newly elected City of Brentwood Councilmember Susannah Meyer was recently honored by the American Red Cross for her nonprofit work. cal support services were in place.

“It’s been really heartwarming and inspirational and heart breaking,” Meyer said of the calls. “Every time we talk to these nonprofits, we find out how much more is being demanded of them and how much more is needed as we are in the middle of all this.”

She said several positive, measurable outcomes have been the result of these calls, with different groups working together to get supplies to those in need and

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“Resoundingly, we are hearing that the opportunity to have the ear and talk with each other, it’s working,” said Meyer.

“It’s a team effort. I was beyond humbled and moved that I was singled out for this,

but it’s absolutely a team effort.”

Briana Taylor is a member of the ARC Bay Area Board of Directors. She represented the ARC on the phone call most weeks and said Meyer built a strong group to care for the community and ensure nonprofits got what they needed to help the community.

“The work Susannah was doing was so beneficial that we were able to work with the partners that she brought together and have a specific time every week to get together and meet with everybody,” she said. “It was really about identifying needs and resources so those needs could be met in the community if someone had the resources to step up and do it.”

Meyer said she appreciated everyone who participated in the calls, the nonprofits, elected offices and other community partners.

“I think the fact so many people are putting time into this and understanding the significance and doing what they can to help and recognizing all the work the nonprofits are doing to help people survive right now, I really hope they come across as the important and significant heroes,” Meyer said. “They are going above and beyond and helping so many people in need when the need has grown so much this year.”

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Fire district takes another step toward consolidation Staff Writer

REGIONAL The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) Fire Board recently took a step toward improving fire and rescue services in East County by consolidating operations with a neighboring agency.

The district’s board of directors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to contribute $30,000 to a joint feasibility study in partnership with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) after reviewing a preliminary report completed last month.

That study was authorized in September to determine if the economics of bringing the two agencies together were sound enough to warrant a more thorough review.

“The community deserves this,” said Brian Oftedal, fire board president. “This is a very small amount of money to figure out if (consolidation) is a true possibility. The community deserves us moving forward and not being a roadblock. The good majority of our residents want us to move forward with this study. The good majority of our residents believe that consolidation is the answer.”

The first phase of the study — completed by consulting company AP Triton — used an assumption that ConFire would add two fully-staffed fire stations to the district within 12 months of consolidation. The addition of two stations would represent an 67% increase in fire and rescue resources available to residents of East County.

ECCFPD operates three engine companies in its 249-square mile service area. Stations are located in Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay. The district’s strategic plan, published in early 2018, identified a current need for six stations to adequately protect both residents and firefighters. Another three stations will be required to accommodate expected growth in the coming years.

While the two agencies have agreed to continue to study consolidation, the effort is not without challenges. Cash flow analysis completed in the phase one study determined that the cash flow is negative five years after consolidation. In the sixth year, which was as far as the preliminary study projected, ConFire would be more than $1 million in the red.

The phase one study was reviewed by the district’s finance committee — composed of directors Joe Young and Stephen Smith — prior to review by the full board.

During the Nov. 16 finance committee meeting Young called into question a broad range of assumptions used by Triton in their analysis. However, both Young and Smith recommended that the study advance to the full board, and both voted to approve a continuation of the study.

“I did spend a couple of hours with the two fire chiefs going over my concerns,” said Young. “Just spending the time with them and getting acknowledgement that they understand the longer term impacts that need to be considered in the phase two (study), and understanding that the report as it

“ The community deserves this. This is a very small amount of money to figure out if (consolidation) is a true possibility.

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Brian Oftedal fire board president stands is not everything. It’s a short-term cash flow picture. What it’s really saying is that we can operate these two additional stations by looking at short-term cash flow cost. There are long-term costs that are not being considered that will have to be considered in the phase two analysis.”

The phase one study also recommended that the district continue to pursue securing funding from Measure X, though it’s unlikely the board needed a reminder that allocation of funding from the measure is an open issue. Voters overwhelmingly approved the 0.5% countywide sales tax in November, and Young opined that approval was due in large part because it offered an opportunity to improve fire service in East County.

“To me, it’s not very hard to say, ‘While we’re studying consolidation, we’ll be providing at least enough funding to open a fourth station on a long-term basis,’” Young said. “I would expect Measure X to do at least that for East Contra Costa Fire. Ev-

erybody said, ‘Vote for this. We’re going to fix that problem.’ At a minimum, opening a fourth station helps that problem.”

Noting that revenue from Measure X will start to build in the second half of 2021, Mark Goodwin, chief of staff for Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis, said that a Measure X advisory committee will be convened. The committee will make recommendations to the board of supervisors regarding how the measure’s revenue should be distributed based on a needs assessment.

The board of supervisors will make the final determination on funding allocation.

“We are supportive of moving forward with consolidation based on the initial feasibility study,” Goodwin said. “It is Supervisor Burgis’ intention that we get to the six stations that are operationally required for East County — part of that being through consolidation, and part of that being through Measure X.” In the meantime, Triton is beginning work on the phase two study. They expect the effort to require six months to complete.

“I was excited to see that, at the end of the day, we all came together and made a unanimous vote to move forward with the stage two study,” Oftedal said. “I wasn’t expecting that after the finance committee meeting. There was a lot of deep-diving and tough conversation. I wasn’t quite sure that we were going to come together. But that’s the purpose of the finance committee — to really get in and ask the tough questions.”

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Celebrating Chanukah Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid lights the Menorah at a drive-thru ceremony hosted by Chabad of the Delta in Brentwood, Sunday, Dec. 13.

Attendees met in the parking garage at City Hall and proceeded to the parking lot of Bass Medical on Lone Tree Way where they watched the lighting of the Menorah, enjoyed Chanukah treats and were entertained by a fire dancer performance. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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ore than 30 boats participated in the annual Discovery Bay Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 12. This year, there were no judges or awards; the event instead focused on community and goodwill.

“We really wanted it to be a community event and encouraged everyone to enter,” said Carolyn Graham, event organizer.

“It turned out to be a good night, weather-wise, and a much-needed few hours of joy for our wonderful town.” To view more photos of the event, visit www. thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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The City Of Brentwood is asking residents to participate in a brief survey to help determine the selection process to fill the newly vacant City Council seat.

La Ciudad de Brentwood está pidiendo a los residentes que participen en una breve encuesta para ayudar a determinar el proceso de selección para llenar el puesto recientemente vacante en el Concejo Municipal.

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Proposition 19 - the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disaster Act (“Act”) was narrowly passed by the voters. While the Act helps homeowners over 55 years of age, disabled or victims of natural disasters, homeowners looking to transfer assessed values in properties to their children need to carefully consider their options before the effective date of the Act. Here are the highlights of the Act: 1.Transfer of Assessed value. Effective April 1, 2021, homeowners over 55 year of age, disabled, or victims of a natural disaster may transfer their existing assessed value to a replacement primary residence (“Residence”) a maximum of 3 times, including the purchase of a more expensive Residence anywhere in California.

Remember, your assessed value is the value when the property was purchased. The assessed value can go up, but not by more than 2% a year. If the homeowner does buy a more expensive Residence, there will be pro rata increase based on the difference in fair market value between the old and new Residence. To qualify as your Residence, the Residence must be eligible for either the homeowner or the disabled veteran exemption.

2.Parent-Child Transfer on Residence. The Parent-Child (but also available for ChildParent) transfer on a Residence remains; however now the child or children using the transfer MUST use the Residence as their Residence. In addition, there is now a cap of $1 Million of assessed value on the exclusion. If you have more than 1 child, you need to have a Right of First Refusal in your Trust so the child of your choice can take 100% of the Residence’s assessed value.

Also, if the parent dies before February 16, 2021, you want to get the Parent Child

exemption on file immediately because we do not know if the Board of Equalization is going to accept Parent Child exemptions under the old rules for parents who died before February 16, 2021.

3.Parent Child Transfer on Non Residence property. Effective February 16, 2021, the Parent Child transfer will no longer be available on non- residence property. If you are considering transferring property prior to February 16, 2021, I you should seek legal advice. There are good reasons to do these transfers such as there is currently no limit to the assessed value of the residence transferred and you can transfer up to $1 Million dollars of assessed value in other properties. A transfer of a vacation rental or commercial property may make sense.

However, there may be good reasons not to do the transfer such as the tax consequences of your child taking your carry over basis, asset protection issues and you losing right to income from your properties or title to your own property.

The ramifications of the Act are tremendous and there is very little time before February 16, 2021 to determine what should be done. Because of the complexities of Proposition 19, we are doing consultations on Proposition 19 for a flat fee of $1,500.00. The consultation includes a review of your existing estate plan, analysis of the ramifications of Proposition 19 issues and options available to you to mitigate effects of Proposition 19. If you determine that further action is needed, there will be an additional charge. This article provides only general legal information and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN GRIMES, PHONE (925) 939-1680 1600 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94513 © 2020 Joan Grimes

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Fire district reports first COVID-19 cases

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REGIONAL A spokesperson for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) confirmed that several firefighters have recently tested positive for COVID-19.

“We’ve taken a very aggressive approach, of course,” said Steve Aubert, ECCFPD fire marshal. “We’re following public health standards and (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines. Those members are getting treated and taken care of. We’ve gone through a complete cleaning of each of the stations, the engines and equipment. We’re taking some aggressive, proactive steps to test everybody because we are such a small agency. We’re being proactive and getting a baseline on everybody.”

These are the first confirmed cases in the district that serves 249-square miles of East County.

Neighboring Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced its first confirmed cases of COVID-19 among its ranks on March 25 during the very early stages of the pandemic. Until now, ECCFPD has been able to avoid the disease.

“ECCFPD continues to strive to create the safest environment for our citizens and firefighters,” said Brian Helmick, ECCFPD fire chief. “With these current exposures, our firefighters will have to pick up extra shifts as we work through these current challenges. COVID has added an extra strain on our members and I commend our firefighters for adapting and overcoming through our continued challenges.”

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There are three active fire stations in the district with a total of 33 firefighters assigned to those engine companies according to the district’s latest operational update dated Dec. 9. Aubert did not specify the number of infected firefighters, but said he did not expect the illnesses to impact the district’s operational readiness at this point.

“Even with the cases we have right now, we’re able to adapt operationally and overcome,” he said. “We would need to lose at least two crews or six members to have a serious impact on the organization.”

The district did not disclose how or where the firefighters contracted the airborne disease, but said that the symptoms suffered have, so far, been minor.

Brian Oftedal, president of the ECCFPD Fire Board, encouraged residents to continue to abide by the county’s current stay-at-home order as a step toward protecting first responders.

“We don’t have a huge workforce,” said ECCFPD Fire Board President Brian Oftedal. “We really need to make sure that the community is following guidelines, following the stay-at-home order, continuing to wear a mask, washing their hands, using hand sanitizer and socially distancing.

It’s tough — we’re all tired. We’re all ready for this to be over. But if we start impacting our first responders and the hospitals, we’re going to be in a huge world of hurt. I would highly encourage folks that, if you don’t have a need to be out in the community, stay home. Keep yourself and your family healthy. Help us take care of the community by staying home.”

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embers of the group Seams to Help recently delivered 627 handsewn pillowcases to Operation Creekside in Brentwood. Operation Creekside will send the pillowcases, along with other supplies to military troops stationed both stateside and overseas. For more information or to donate, visit www.operationcreekside.org.

As I mentioned last week, Proposition 19 passed last month. Below is a reprint of a handout from the California Association of Realtors summarizing the changes: “New Rules on Tax Basis Portability. With the passage of Proposition 19, a homeowner who is over 55 years of age, severely disabled or whose home has been substantially damaged by wildfire or natural disaster may transfer the taxable value of their primary residence to: 1. A replacement primary residence. 2. Anywhere in the state.

3. Regardless of the value of the replacement primary residence (with adjustments if “greater” in value). 4. Within two years of the sale. 5. Up to three times (but without limitation for those whose houses were destroyed by fire).

Proposition 19 will supersede the old rules which limited this exemption to the sale and purchase of a principal residence within the same county (Proposition 60) or between certain counties (Proposition 90) – but only if the replacement property was of “equal or lesser value” and only one time.

Purchases and Sales Before April 1, 2021.

Although we believe that the tax benefits under Proposition 19 apply to transactions where either the sale or purchase of a primary residence takes place before April 1, 2021, as long as the subsequent sale or purchase takes place within two years and on or after April 1, 2021, others have taken the position that both the sale and purchase must occur on or after April 1st, 2021. […]

Nonetheless, owners of real property that qualify under Proposition 60 or 90 can still take advantage of those features until April 1, 2021. (If an owner never took advantage of these and were qualified, they might be able to get a refund of taxes already paid.)”

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BRENTWOOD Nov. 16, 2:30 a.m. An officer reported seeing reckless driving near Minnesota Avenue and Balfour Road. He attempted to pursue the driver.

Nov. 16, 4:24 a.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Jefferson Drive. The reporting person said a family member was breaking things.

Nov. 16, 9:45 a.m. A person called to report their matte black KHS Urban X bike had been taken three days ago from a location on Sand Creek Road. The person said they had the serial number and had posted about the theft on Nextdoor. Someone had replied to the post the bike could be found on the road behind Kohls that led to the underpass.

Nov. 16, 11:00 a.m. A person called to report they had paid a man $3,200 down to rent a residence in Tracy. The reporting person was supposed to meet the man the day before for the keys, and the man didn’t show up and hasn’t returned phone calls. The reporting person now believes it was a scam.

Nov. 16, 2:08 p.m. A person called authorities to report a man had been damaging a valve

system and wasting water at a location near O’Hara Avenue and Sand Creek Road.

Nov. 16, 2:23 p.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on Second Street.

Nov. 16, 2:49 p.m. An accident with no injuries was reported at the intersection of San Jose and Fairview avenues.

Nov. 16, 7:40 p.m. Theft of a bicycle was reported on Griffith Lane.

Nov. 17, 1:14 a.m. A blue purse was found lying in the middle of the street on Homecoming Way. Nov. 17, 2:02 a.m. An accident with no injuries between a red Chevy and an Expedition was reported on Brentwood Boulevard and Homecoming Way. Nov. 17, 2:11 a.m. Possible construction theft was reported on Guthrie Lane.

Nov. 17, 8:21 a.m. Burglary from a vehicle occurred on Avington Court.

Nov. 17, 11:49 a.m. A black iPhone was found in the street at the intersection of Sand Creek Road and Highland Way. Nov. 17, 2:24 p.m. A person called authorities to report a big rig hit a fire hydrant on the sidewalk on Lone Tree Way and left. The reporting person did not get the truck’s license plate number.

Nov. 17, 3:07 p.m. An accident with unknown

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Nov. 17, 5:12 p.m. A grab-and-run theft was reported on Sand Creek Road. The subjects were two adult males.

Nov. 17, 8:27 p.m. A person called from Gold Meadow Court to report the window on their 2009 Ford Escape had been smashed and someone had taken their fishing backpack.

Nov. 17, 9:13 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported when a blue sedan ran into the center median on Brentwood Boulevard and Second Street.

ANTIOCH Dec. 1, 7:53 a.m. An accident with injuries was reported on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 1, 8:43 a.m. Vehicle theft was reported on West 6th Street.

Dec. 1, 9:55 a.m. A missing adult was reported on Aster Drive.

Dec. 1, 9:59 a.m. A missing adult was reported on Gatter Drive.

Dec. 1, 10:09 a.m. A residential burglary was reported on San Jose Drive.

Dec. 1, 10:33 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Spaulding Street.

Dec. 1, 12:36 p.m. A loitering complaint was made and weapons violations were re-

ported on West 10th Street.

Dec. 1, 12:50 p.m. Shots fired and aggravated assault were reported on Lemontree Way. Dec. 1, 2:07 p.m. Vehicle theft was reported on Crater Peak Way. Dec. 1, 5:19 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported on Hillcrest Avenue.

Dec. 1, 7:23 p.m. Aggravated assault was reported on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 1, 8:03 p.m. A drunk driver was reported on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 2, 4:31 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 2, 7:01 a.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on East 18th Street.

Dec. 2, 7:08 a.m. An audible alarm was reported on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 2, 7:49 a.m. A California vehicle code violation was reported on Sunset Lane.

Dec. 2, 8:03 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on Spartan Way. Dec. 2, 9:54 a.m. A disturbance of the peace was reported on Aster Drive.

Dec. 2, 10:55 a.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on James Donlon Boulevard.

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The vaccine decision Sometimes I have to take a step back, breathe and figure out what is truly important.

For the last nine months, I’ve felt like a bear, hibernating in a long, cold and frustrating winter. But we are quite different than the Senior large furry animals orner that are fat and happy while they sleep their winters away without a care in the world.

Our human world, on the other paw, has been laced with a bit of fear and a whole lot of worry. Oh, to Marla be a bear for just a Luckhardt little while.

All of our personal journeys have taken a sharp turn to crazy town on this COVID train, but I decided months ago to use this incredibly bizarre period to find joy. Better yet, I decided to make the most of the time instead of fretting about it every day. Am I worried? Of course. But with my own version of extreme caution and safety protocol, I feel pretty confident that Grandpa and I have done everything we can to get through this together.

In the beginning of the pandemic, we watched the news a good part of our days. As the numbers soared and the news was grim, I noticed my own attitude taking a slight nose dive towards depression. Like a pilot in a plane that was losing altitude, I pulled back on my controls and began to level out. While it is important for me to know what is going on, and I am not one for sticking my head in the sand, I limited my news addiction to an hour a day. I focused on other things while still keeping informed.

Between Zooming with loved ones, catching up with old friends near and far, writing, establishing new friendships on Facebook, making our goofy music videos, keeping up with normal house chores and cooking more than I have done in decades, the days are not as long. In fact, they seem to go by quickly as I look at the clock and ask Grandpa, “Jeez, it’s 3:30 already?” Time for a nap!

The next hurdle of 2020 will be the vaccine issue. Just like masks, the vaccine is not

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glad to get one, I know that many, even some that I love dearly, are vehemently opposed to it.

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political. It is a possible end to a very ugly time. While I myself will be glad to get one, I know that many, even some that I love dearly, are vehemently opposed to it. Nobody knows the longterm effects, the length of protection or lots of other issues. It is very new and longer trials were not an option if we are to have any hope of stopping the spread.

When I was a kid, my mom used to call me “spider child” when we had to go to Sabine the Doctor for an inoculation of any kind. My aunt and my mom would take my cousin David and me for a polio vaccine and all those other darts of pain I dreaded. My cousin, who was a month younger than me, went in first with his mom and he was out in 5 minutes, smiling and sucking on a lollypop. Me? It took my mom, my aunt and the doctor to hold my flailing arms and legs down. Ergo, the spider nickname began. To this day, I am not a fan of needles, and when I recently got my flu shot I envisioned my youth and maintained some adult decorum.

I don’t have the answers. Nobody can decide for anyone else when and if to get this vaccine. Like the masks and protocols of social distancing, there will be a lot of conversations over the next few months. Time will tell us the facts. I got in touch with a friend, a hero, who is a nurse treating COVID-19 patients.

She was notified that she was going to get the vaccine, and I asked her how she felt. She told me that, although she was slightly nervous, she was more excited to see an end to a very long and harrowing time for everyone. She said being exposed everyday and possibly bringing it home to her family makes it her responsibility and privilege to get one. Her devotion to her patients has been limitless, so for her this is a beacon of hope. I applaud and support her unconditionally.

Grandpa and I, will gladly raise our arms trying our best not to get sick or worse, end up on a respirator. We do it for us, our family and friends that we hope to see again soon. If I sit still and calmly, maybe I will still get that lollypop! Stay safe and well.

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

Last month I updated you on California AB 685, which, effective January 1, 2021, authorizes Cal/OSHA to issue Stop Work Orders for workplaces that pose a risk of “imminent hazard” relating to COVID-19.

“Imminent hazard” is defined as a hazard that poses an immediate and serious harm to an employee. The new law also mandates actions the employer must take when specified circumstances arise in the workplace.

On November 19, Cal/OSHA issued the COVID-19 Emergency Standard for the workplace that is effective immediately as follows: • Requires employers to minimize COVID-19 risk in the workplace • Requires employers to have a written COVID-19 Prevention Program that includes: • System for employees to report symptoms, possible exposure, and possible hazards • Information about accommodations and access to COVID-19 testing • Identification and evaluation of COVID-19 hazards • Procedure for investigating and keeping records of COVID-19 cases in the workplace • Return to work criteria • Training for employees on COVID-19 prevention measures • Requires employers to provide free testing during

work hours if there are issues with COVID-19 in the workplace • Requires employers to pay employees excluded from work because of a diagnosis of COVID-19 or from being exposed to COVID-19, regardless of whether available leave exists or not.

Of note, the substantive requirements of the Emergency Standard for return to work and quarantine/isolation align with the County Orders. It is important to note however that not all counties are consistent; therefore, if an employer has employees in multiple counties, it is advisable to check each local order. For example, Alameda County requires an employer to utilize a specific web portal for submission of all mandated information regarding COVID-19 cases in the workplace, as well as provide employees with specific quarantine and isolation notices.

Please contact Julie Ann Giammona of Ferber Law at 925.355.9800 or jgiammona@ferberlaw.com.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

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Brentwood City Council undecided Tuesday night our new city council’s first order of business, and one of the most important decisions they will have to make, was to decide how to fill the empty seat left vacant by Mayor Joel Bryant.

The council had three ditorial choices: 1) to appoint the next highest vote getter in the November mayoral race, Karen Rarey, to the empty seat; 2) to hold some sort of applications/ appointment process; 3) hold an expensive special election that could cost between $200,000 to $300,000 and not happen until summer or even fall.

This could leave the council without a fifth member for months, and we could literally have other stalemates like Tuesday. With votes going 2-2 and no decision made, this creates additional hours of work and costs the taxpayers of Brentwood.

The two new councilmembers, Susannah Meyer and Jovita Mendoza

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argued that it would make the most sense to bring on the second highest vote getter, who would have the most experience, the most history, the most knowledge and be able to finish some of the projects she has been working on, while helping the two new councilmembers learn the ropes.

Councilmember Johnny Rodriguez felt that there wasn’t enough input from certain unrepresented areas of Brentwood and he would like to have an interview/appointment process to see if there was anybody else out there that might be as qualified as Rarey, But if not, then maybe Rarey is the one…

Meanwhile our new mayor Bryant stated that approximately 72% of the people who voted in the last General Election for mayor, voted for someone other than Rarey and he said he was concerned those people might like to see another option. But yet he had no comments or emails from anyone else stating that.

During the citizen comments at least 25 to 30 people spoke, who were

Letters High drama for new council

Editor: What should have been the first major act of a new and unified council on Tuesday showed us there is a line drawn in the sand regarding the future of Brentwood.

When Bob Taylor was elected as mayor in 2006 his vacant council seat was filled by the next highest vote-getter.

What should have been a simple vote to appoint a replacement for the at-large seat turned into high drama.

Every single public speaker asked the council to choose either the next highest vote-getter from the recent election or to hold a special election to fill the seat.

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all in favor of appointing the next highest vote getter who happened to be Karen.

The feeling was that she was the best person and it would be the most fair, equitable and diplomatic way to fill the vacant seat left by Joel Bryant, being elected to mayor, (who only beat Rarey by 590 votes) as well as saving the taxpayers the $200,000 to $300,000 and the time and energy to have a special election.

The city clerk also mentioned that the city had received over 65+ emails & VM communications and most of them were all in favor of assigning the vacant city council seat to the next highest vote getter, Karen Rarey.

After much discussion, a motion was made to “select Karen Rarey the next highest vote-getter in the last general election to fill the vacant city council seat.” The vote went 2-2, Mendoza and Meyer voting yes and Rodriguez and Bryant voting no.

Then a motion was made to have a special election at a cost of several

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Approximately 60+ emails were also sent in with comments and apparently followed the same trend.

Not only did the people in attendance want this outcome, it is already established precedent in Brentwood.

There is only one problem. Joel Bryant and Johnny Rodriguez clearly do not want the next highest vote-getter to join the council.

The next highest vote-getter would be Karen Rarey. A well-qualified candidate with recent experience on the council who narrowly lost the mayoral race.

hundred thousand dollars. Which also failed to pass and move forward 0-4.

Following a heated nearly three hour meeting, the council emerged in a stalemate and directed the city staff to ask the public to help make a decision they could not. The mayor and city council are reaching out to readers of The Press and other media outlets to solicit their suggestions on how the empty seat should be filled.

So here’s your chance for your voice to be heard. The survey is available at www.brentwoodca.gov or by calling 925-516-5187.

The city staff and council would appreciate your immediate feedback as there are legal deadlines, which must be adhered to.

Please let your feelings be known. You can also comment online at www.thepress.net about your thoughts and on Facebook where it will be posted and we hope that you will share it as well.

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You need to watch the recorded arguments among the council members for yourself to see the twists and turns that are made to try and justify preventing the appointment of Karen Rarey.

The newest council members who were just voted in were having none of it last night and refused to be pushed around. Amazing job done by both Jovita Mendoza and Susannah Meyer in their newly elected roles.

Joel Bryant and Johnny Rodriguez want to ignore precedent and public opinion and hand pick the new council

member instead.

If you aren’t outraged by this blatant political power move then you aren’t paying close enough attention.

This vacant seat could be the deciding vote for a developer-friendly council or it could be the majority vote needed to stop unchecked development.

I strongly encourage my fellow residents of Brentwood to virtually attend the council meeting next week and let the council know what the people of Brentwood think about this issue.

Antonio Xavier Brentwood

DECEMBER 18, 2020

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Christel Schwartz

March 23, 1942 – Dec. 2, 2020 Christel Schwartz, a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Dec. 2, at the age of 78, in her Brentwood, California home. She was surrounded by her loving family from near and far.

Christel was born to Frances and Bernhard Mueller on March 23, 1942, in Stralsund, Germany, during World War II, where her mother, brother and grandmother lived while trying to stay close to her father, who was in the German Army fighting on the Eastern Front. After escaping the advancing Russians and eventually relocating back to Karlsruhe, Germany, the Mueller family immigrated to the United States in 1949. They settled in Stockton, California, where they obtained their USA citizenships.

Christel graduated from Stagg High School and obtained her Associate degree from Stockton City College. She went to work for Bank of America in Stockton, where she met her husband

and life-long love, Paul, at a Christmas dinner dance in 1965. They were wed in 1966, initially living in San Francisco, Sunset District.

They welcomed their first son, Kurt Wayne, in 1970, when Christel became a full-time mother, providing her family with a solid foundation that would carry them through several moves to different communities. In 1972, their second son, Kristian Paul, was born and completed their family.

Over the course of Christel’s life, she relished her role as wife and mother.

Whether it was making matching outfits for her young boys, tending to her many plants, serving as Den Mother to her son’s Cub Scout Troops, blow-drying her beloved dog Brewster after a bath, and creating a warm and beautiful home.

Christel was the picture-perfect homemaker. This was when she was happiest and at her very best.

Christel is survived by her husband, Paul; two sons, Kurt (Jen) and Kristian (Mary); and her six grandchildren, Colleen (22), Jarod (19), Hailey (17), Brooklynn (17), Claire (12) and Katherine (12).

Services will be at Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Center, Antioch.

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Robin Sue Torres

Bird had a kind heart for all animals, Monkey (Candy), LOL, Kermit the bird, and the horses. Predeceased by father; John, Son; Eddie (Minnow), auntie, Loretta. Survived by loving mother; Helen, daughter; Monica (Travis), grandson Tj (Chiquito), granddaughter Emily (Chikita), Katy (Mom), Brother; John Jr. (Nancy), Nephew; Drew (Sandy), children (Alivia, Chase), Niece; Marcy (Matt), Daughter (Ella), Brother; Ron, nieces; Ashley (Efren), Amber (John). Son, Ivan Rafael Oseguera (Feuy), and long-time partner Ringo Oseguera. Along with many cousins and lifelong friends. Extended family from Rosarito, Mexico and Coalcoman, Mexico and the Oseguera Family. Work hard to appreciate the good things. Get through the dark to enjoy the light.

Edward (Ed) Camera

Nancy Pulliam (Matt), Robert Camera (Roberta); grandfather of six: Major Stephen Neppl (Major Julie Campbell), Brian Neppl, Thomas Neppl, Michael Camera (Skye), Jeffrey Pulliam, Jessica Camera; great-grandfather of four (affectionately called “old Grandpa”): Emma Neppl, Benjamin Neppl, Haley Campbell, Savannah Campbell.

Ed was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he served as an usher for 14 years, sat on the Board for Christian Church Homes – Sycamore. He was also a member of the Italian Catholic Federation where he assisted with the annual car show and sat on the Board of Directors at Summerset I where he lived and played many rounds of golf with good friends – and “occasionally” bragged about his three holes-in-one of which he was very proud.

Our hearts hurt. We love you forever.

Rest in peace my love ~ Anita

Aug. 29, 1956 – Nov. 25, 2020 Robin (Bird) Torres’ journey started on this Earth 40 years before her youngest son (same day). Robin was born and raised in Brentwood; she attended grammar and high school here and worked at the family business (PHA). Robin lived a full life in half the time, gone too soon; with a loving heart for her family, and her many friends.

Robin welcomed many people into her home, cared for the elderly (Loretta), etc. and ALL children. Robin enjoyed many vacations with her father; John Sr, mother; Helen, siblings and lifelong friends.

May 9, 1931 – Dec. 5, 2020 The dash between 1931 and 2020 signifies a life well lived.

Ed was born and raised in Oakland, California, to Virginia and Edward Camera Sr. After graduating from Castlemont High School in 1949, where he was head yell leader, Ed and four of his buddies joined the United States Air Force – Air Training Command where he proudly served as Crew Chief for T-6 aircraft. Later, Ed worked at Pacific Telephone when he met Anita, whom he married in 1958. Ed and Anita recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

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Former Heritage star named to watch list Ezra Manjon, a 2019 Heritage graduate now starring for the University of California, Davis, is garnering national attention in the college basketball world.

The 5-foot-11 guard was recently named to the watch list for the Lou Henson Award, given by CollegeInsider.com to the nation’s top Division I mid-major college basketball player at the end of the season.

Manjon is averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game through four contests this season.

The complete watch list features around 50 players from around 20 midmajor college basketball conferences.

Other Northern California players on the list include Jamaree Bouyea from University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University’s Josip Vrankic.

For Manjon, the attention is nothing new.

He was named Big West Freshman of the Year last season; to the All-Big West second team a season ago; to the 2020-

21 Preseason All-Big West Conference Team in November; and nabbed the first Big West Player of the Week Award this season.

For his career, he’s averaged 13.1 points, 4 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game through 36 total games.

As a freshman, he averaged 12.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds, while shooting 45.4 % from the field and 38.6% from three-point range in 32 games prior to the season grinding to a halt due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Aggies are currently 2-2, but the school has paused men’s and women’s basketball competitions, until further notice, to remain compliant with new Yolo County health orders.

To view the complete watch list, visit https://bit.ly/3a8HSje. The recipient of 2020-21 award will be announced in April.

To view Manjon’s complete stats, visit https://bit.ly/2WialLn.

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Ezra Manjon, a 2019 Heritage graduate now starring for the University of California, Davis, was recently named to the national Lou Henson Award watch list.

Making an impact

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Liberty High School’s basketball player Logan Rodgers, No. 42, puts up a shot during the Lions’ 53-52 win over Concord in the championship game of the Stonebarger Tournament in 2014.

This week in Press sports history In 2014, the Liberty High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams went undefeated en route to winning the Stonebarger Tournament championships.

The boys cruised to the finals, downing Johansen 63-39 and Kennedy 71-33 before edging Concord 53-52 in a tough final.

In the early moments of that final game, the Lions lost senior power forward Logan Rodgers, who had scored 14 and 12 in the first two games and led the team in rebounding. Liberty was ultimately bailed out by its depth, with senior small forward and eventual tournament MVP J.P. Puente scoring 17 to lead the charge. Puente scored 38 points over the three games.

The final was not decided, however,

until the game’s final seconds. Concord tied the game with 20 seconds remaining, but one of their players missed the score, thinking they were trailing, and intentionally fouled Liberty’s Myles Wise. The senior guard split the two free throws to put his team up one, and the Lions held on when the Minutemen missed a contested three as time expired.

The Liberty girls’ 68-49 final in the second-round game against Livermore was the closest of its three contests, as the Lions’ routed Orestimba 67-17 in the opener and clinched the tournament with a 77-36 win against Livingston.

Jemesha Green was the only Lion to record double-digit point totals in all three games.

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Photo courtesy of the Impact Soccer Club

he Impact Soccer Club recently held a toy drive to benefit the Brentwood Regional Community Chest’s (BRCC) Christmas program.

The BRCC, a volunteer group, traditionally provides full holiday dinners, canned food and presents to Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island families. For more information on Impact soccer, visit https://www.impactsoccer.org. For more information on the BRCC, visit http://www.brcchest.org.

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Liberty baseball team debuts new uniforms The Liberty baseball team recently debuted its new uniforms for the upcoming season.

One set features full cardinal jerseys, with the players’ number in gold in the bottom left front corner, ‘LHS’ in the upper right corner and the Adidas logo in the upper left corner. White pants with red pinstripes finish the uniform set.

The jersey in the second uniform set features cardinal sleeves underneath a white jersey adorned with cardinal red pinstripes. ‘Lions’ written in a cardinal color outlined in yellow is displayed prominently across the front, with the players’ number located in the bottom right cor-

ner. This uniform features white pants with red pinstripes.

The hat in both uniform sets is cardinal, with a yellow brim and a lion at the center of the hat.

The team will also be fitted in new cardinal cage jackets that feature a yellow ‘L’ on the right portion of the jacket, an Adidas logo on the left side, and a partly shucked corncob on the sleeve.

Photo courtesy of Liberty High School If all goes as planned, the varsity squad will open the season with a scrimmage at home The Liberty baseball team recently debuted its new uniforms for the 2021 season. against Mountain House on March 19.

Heritage star heads to John Brown University Heritage’s multi-sport star Renny Buchanan recently signed a letter of intent to attend John Brown University in Northwest Arkansas.

Buchanan figures to be busy in college, as she intends to compete in soccer and indoor and outdoor track.

“The team, education and environment is nothing like I have seen before,” said Buchanan in a John Brown University news release. “The people are all so amazing and the Christcentered community is unmatched!”

Kathleen Paulsen, John Brown University head women’s soccer coach, said she’s excited for Buchanan’s on-field arrival.

“Renny has a huge engine and will always be one of the fittest players on the field,” Paulsen said in the release. “She will be able to cover the ground needed to be involved on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Along with that, she has a strong soccer IQ and has great decision making when it comes to possession and services into the box.”

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2020-01028-CA A.P.N.: 035113-026 Property Address: 207 OHARA Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN

TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: FRANK A. SILVA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 10/25/2006 as Instrument No. 20060342239-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 02/03/2021 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 343,723.49 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 207 OHARA Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-113-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common desig-

nation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 343,723.49. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of

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The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate

the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/

DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01028-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: November 30, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 84662 Publish Dates: November 11, 18, 25, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005357 The name of the business: Simply Shea & Butters Artisan Soapery, LLC Located at: 3550 Mallard Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Simply Shea & Butters Artisan Soapery, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 14, 2020. Signature of registrant: Rolanda White, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 30, 2020 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 10/29/2025 Antioch Press No. 061617 84595 Publish dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2020-01522-CA A.P.N.:056-230-015 Property Address: 5200 ROUNDUP WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: JOSE OSBALDO CORTTI AND LORI ANN CORTTI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0292101-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 02/10/2021 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 339,980.98 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5200 ROUNDUP WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 056-230-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 339,980.98. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior

to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01522-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 15, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84711 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/30/2016.

Signature of registrant: Carlos Zaro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/15/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84651 Publish dates: \uc1\u14 November 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

Jones. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Paul Jones Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/19/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84643 Publish dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005583 The name of the business: Earthquake Supply Barrels Located at: 248 Jeanne Dr In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Avansino. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/9/2020. Signature of registrant: Anthony Avansino. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/18/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84663 Publish dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ghezal Adalat SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ghezal Adalat / Qamar Mehmood CASE NUMBER: N20-1627 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ghezal Adalat filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Muhammad Zohaib b.

Muhammad Rehan c. FNU Zoya to Proposed Name: a. Zohaib Muhammad Ayan b. Rehan Muhammad Ayan c. Zoya Ayan. 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: 01/05/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: November 2, 2020 Virginia M. George Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84598 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020.

REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 14-06-200-785-LTR1-P), OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS LEADING UP TO, AND INCLUDING, THE APPROVAL, THE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE, AND THE EXECUTION OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BYRON-BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 14-06-200-785-LTR1-P), AND ALL PERSONS IN ANY WAY INTERESTED IN THE VALIDITY OF THE MATTER OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WEST SIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 7-07-20-W0045-LTR1-P), OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS LEADING UP TO, AND INCLUDING, THE APPROVAL, THE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE, AND THE EXECUTION OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WEST SIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 7-07-20-W0045-LTR1-P), Defendants.

NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND NOT LATER THAN 2/5/2021, WHICH IS TEN (10) DAYS OR MORE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. (AVISO! USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO. EL TRIBUNAL PUEDE DECIDIR CONTRA USTED SIN AUDIENCIA A MENOS QUE USTED RESPONDA NO MAS TARDE QUE EL DIA 2/5/ 2021, QUE ES DIEZ (10) DIAS O MAS DESPUES DE TERMINACION DE PUBLICACION DE ESTA CITACION JUDICIAL. LEA LA INFORMACION QUE SIGUE.) ALL PERSONS IN ANY WAY INTERESTED IN THE VALIDITY OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT TITLED, “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BYRON-BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 14-06-200-785-LTR1P), OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS LEADING UP TO, AND INCLUDING, THE APPROVAL, THE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE, AND THE EXECUTION OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BYRON-BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 14-06-200-785-LTR1-P), AND ALL PERSONS IN ANY WAY INTERESTED IN THE VALIDITY OF THE MATTER OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WEST SIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 7-07-20-W0045-LTR1-P), OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS LEADING UP TO, AND INCLUDING, THE APPROVAL, THE AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE, AND THE EXECUTION OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WEST SIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES REPAYMENT” (IRRIGATION AND M&I CONTRACT NO. 7-07-20-W0045-LTR1-P): Plaintiff Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (“BBID” or “District”) has filed a civil complaint against you. You may contest the validity of the above matter by appearing and filing with the Court a written responsive pleading to the complaint not later than ten (10) or more days after the completion of the publication period of this Summons, which shall be determined after the Court approves this Summons.

Unless you so respond, your default will be entered upon BBID’s application, and BBID may apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint for Validation Judgment (Complaint). Persons who contest the validity of the matter described below and in the Complaint will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property.

DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE MATTER THAT PLAINTIFF SEEKS TO VALIDATE: BBID seeks to validate two water service contracts with the United States Bureau of Reclamation (United States), titled: “Contract Between the United States and Byron-Bethany Irrigation District Providing for Project Water Service from Delta Division and Facilities Repayment (Irrigation and M&I Contract No. 14-06-200-785-LTR1-P)” (hereinafter, “BBID Repayment Contract”); and “Contract Between the United States and The West Side Irrigation District Providing for Project Water Service From Delta Division and Facilities Repayment (Irrigation and Contract M&I No. 7-07-20-W0045-LTR1-

P)” (individually, “West Side Service Area Repayment Contract,” and collectively, “Repayment Contracts”), which provide water from the Central Valley Project (CVP) Delta Diversion facilities (Project Water) to lands within BBID. BBID also seeks to validate all of its proceedings and the BBID’s Board of Directors’ (BBID Board) actions leading up to, and including, the approval, authorization to execute, and execution of said Repayment Contracts. Further, BBID seeks to validate all of The West Side Irrigation District’s (WSID) proceedings and the WSID Board of Directors’ actions relating to the West Side Service Area Repayment Contract leading up to the effective date of the consolidation of BBID and WSID. As detailed in the Complaint, effective September 2, 2020, WSID is no longer a legal entity, and BBID is its successor to all rights, properties, and contractual liabilities.

On September 29, 2020, at a duly noticed meeting of BBID’s Board, the BBID Board adopted Resolution No. 2020-9 and Resolution No. 2020-10 for the purpose of approving, authorizing, and executing the Repayment Contracts. BBID executed the Repayment Contracts on or about September 29, 2020. The United States executed the Repayment Contracts on October 22, 2020, rendering them effective as of said date. Signed copies of the District’s Resolution No. 2020-9, Resolution No. 2020-10, and the fully executed Repayment Contracts may be obtained upon request by telephoning the District at (209) 835 0375.

YOU MAY SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY IN ANY MATTER CONNECTED WITH THE COMPLAINT OR THIS SUMMONS. SUCH ATTORNEY SHOULD BE CONSULTED PROMPTLY SO THAT YOUR PLEADING MAY BE FILED OR ENTERED WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY THIS SUMMONS. (SI USTED DESEA SOLICITAR EL CONSEJO DE UN ABOGADO EN ESTE ASUNTO, DEBERIA HACERLO INMEDIATAMENTE. TAL ABOGADO DEBERIA SER CONSULTADO PRONTO PARA QUE SU REPUESTA ESCRITA PUEDA SER REGISTRADA DENTRO DEL TIEMPO REQUERIDO POR ESTA CITACION JUDICIAL.) The name and address of the Court is (el nombre y direccion del Tribunal es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Contra Costa 725 Court Street Martinez, California 94533 Case No. (Número del Caso): The name, address, and telephone number of Plaintiff’s attorneys is (el nombre, la dirección y el número de telèfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Michael E. Vergara (SBN 137689) Aaron A. Ferguson (SBN 271427) Alyson E. Ackerman (SBN 315914) SOMACH SIMMONS & DUNN 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1000 Sacramento, California 95814 Telephone: (916) 446-7979 Facsimile: (916) 446-8199 Superior Court Clerk DATED: November 24, 2020, By: Superior Court Clerk (Actuario) Filed Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84667 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005402 The name of the business: Nobleman Notary Services Located at: 705 Peridot Court In: Antioch, CA, 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Marcel Keough.

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: Marcel Keough. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 5, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/4/2025 Antioch Press No. 061617 84597 Publish dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005494 The name of the business: Cynthia T. Wallis-Riley, CSR12369 Located at: 4315 Berryessa Ct In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cynthia T. Wallis-Riley. 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: Cynthia T. Wallis-Riley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/9/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84632 Publish dates: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005624 The name of the business: Jadie’s ABC’s and 123 Childcare Located at: 2076 Mokelumne Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: Shlanda Robinson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/16/2020. Signature of registrant: Shlanda Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/19/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84676 Publish dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005656 The name of the business: On Hit Boutique Located at: 3421 Longview Rd. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Monyea White. 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: Monyea White. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 24, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/23/2025 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84688 Publish dates: December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 8, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. (B&P) Code 21700 et, Seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction the self-storage unit contents, containing household and other goods, of the following customers, for cash by CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on December 28th, 2020 at http://www.storagetreasures.com/ at or after 10am: CubeSmart #5975 (925)526-4580. 1790 Vineyard Dr. Antioch, Ca Enzo Vignale, Tamekia A Brantley.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of sale in CASH or CREDIT CARD only.

Items are sold AS IS WHERE IS and must be removed at the time of sale. CubeSmart reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 84706 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005281 The name of the business: Equality Defined LLC Located at: 515 Viola Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Equality Defined LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/18/2020. Signature of registrant: Regina Lawless, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2020

by Deputy Clerk 10/26/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84640 Publish dates: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005474 The name of the business: IKES LOVE AND SANDWICHES Located at: 1975 Diamond Blvd Suite 150 D In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: ISP2 The Willows 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 5/1/2015. Signature of registrant: Michael Goldberg, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/9/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84633 Publish dates: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005584 The name of the business: Walnut Creek Dental Studio Practice of Sara Davidson, DDS Located at: 170 Petticoat Lane In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: Sara Davidson, DDS, PC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/11/2020.

Signature of registrant: Sara Davidson, President of Sara Davidson, DDS, PC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/18/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84671 Publish dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005693 The name of the business: 1. GATEWAY FINANCIAL 2.

GATEWAY REALTY 3. GATEWAY CONSULTING Located at: 310 Sutton Cir. In: Danville, CA 94506, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DANIEL J MCPHERSON. 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: DANIEL J. MCPHERSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 30, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/29/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84665 Publish dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005698 The name of the business: Ashcroft Alchemy Located at: 131 Palm Pl In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Paula Ashcroft. 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: Paula Ashcroft. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/30/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84699 Publish dates: December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 8, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005512 The name of the business: Lions Realty Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon Suite # 200 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner: Taunee English. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Taunee English. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 12, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/11/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84630 Publish dates: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005702 The name of the business: Appraisal Solutions Services Located at: 638 Summerwood Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Dalton. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/23/2011. Signature of registrant: Michael Dalton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/30/2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 84683 Publish dates: December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 8, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005538 The name of the business: Mt. Diablo Foam & Conventional Roofing Located at: 105 N. Broadway Ave # 20 In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Carlos Zaro 2. Herminia Sandoval. This

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-005615 The name of the business: P&M Water Trucks & Sweepers Located at: 3975 Coastal Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Paul Jones Jr. 2. Lidia Medrano-Jones 3. Mario Medrano-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sophia Diaz-Johnston SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sophia Diaz-Johnston CASE NUMBER: N20-1624 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sophia Diaz-Johnston filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Trinity Diaz b. AKA Trinity Tamia Diaz to Proposed Name: Trinity Tamia Johnston. 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: 1/4/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must be served on father.

Date: November 3, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 84599 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020.

SUMMONS (CITACIÓN JUDICIAL) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA Case No. C20-02370 Filed November 24, 2020. [Code Civ. Proc., § 860 et seq.)

CALENDAR PREFERENCE PER CODE CIV. PROC., § 867 BYRON BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, a California Irrigation District and Public Agency, Plaintiff, vs.

ALL PERSONS IN ANY WAY INTERESTED IN THE VALIDITY OF THE MATTER OF THE “CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BYRON-BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR PROJECT WATER SERVICE FROM DELTA DIVISION AND FACILITIES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005660 The name of the business(es): Zeke’s Disinfectant & Cleaning Services Located at: 633 Copper Ridge Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Marvin Valladares 2. Perla Lucero Valladares. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/10/2020. Signature of registrant: Marvin Valladares, Perla Lucero Valladares. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 25, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/24/2025 Oakley Press No. 030477 84714 Publish dates: December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 8, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2020-0005552 The name of the business: Amazing Graze Located at: 141 Clear Lake Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Lori M Moreno 2. Jose J Moreno Jr. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/14/2020. Signature of registrant: Lori M Moreno. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2020 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/15/2020 Oakley Press No. 030477 84666 Publish dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021.

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mean that three of five sitting councilmembers would live in the same district, limiting the district representation.

He added that the community could further weigh in on the next councilmember by suggesting key judging criteria in advance of a formal application and appointment process.

“This is a great opportunity to possibly find people out there who could be just as effective as anyone else,” he said.

Meyer argued that Rarey’s second-place mayoral finish in November’s election, in addition to over 70 resident-submitted emails and additional calls to city staff before the meeting, indicate that the community wants Rarey to fill the seat.

“The primary function of an election is to give people the chance to voice their opinions, and the primary role of this city council is to listen to those opinions,” she said. “In the case of filling our open council seat, the residents have already spoken.”

Bryant said he interpreted the election results differently.

“The voices of the voters are absolutely essential in anything we do, because that is who we represent,” Bryant said.

“Taking a look at what the voters said during this last election, over 72% of them wanted an additional choice other than Councilmember Rarey.”

Bryant’s 72% figure roughly refers to the 29.34% of the vote he garnered, third-place Paul La Follette’s 14.77%, and

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the comments, but I also want to communicate that while I don’t agree with all of my colleagues all of the time ... I can tell you that I know each one of the people that I’m working with on this board and the staff that works with us has everybody’s best interest in mind.”

Alongside her fellow board members, Mitchoff said she wouldn’t support the fines — not because of the critical public comment, but rather because she questioned its effectiveness.

“We are really, really tired,” Mitchoff

Vaccines from page 1 going home. I’ve got a wife and two kids at home, and my worry is always about giving it to them. Am I going to get it while I’m on the street? Am I going to get it if I accidentally let my guard down in the hospital? People get it, not from patient rooms, but from sitting too closely together over lunch. So the notion of having a little bit of liberation, a little bit of comfort that the likelihood of that happening to me tomorrow is less than it is today is a huge deal.”

The vaccine is administered in two doses, three weeks apart. Contra Costa County expects to receive two more shipments by the end of the month and has the capacity to store approximately 30,000 doses.

Distribution of the vaccines comes after the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup confirmed Sunday, Dec. 13, that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and efficacious. The group worked concurrently and independently to review the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) actions related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The workgroup will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines after they are routed through FDA authorization.

“This is a tremendous scientific achievement and a moment of hope for all

the 28.43% split amongst the other four candidates. Rarey pulled 27.46% of the vote for mayor.

A host of public speakers appeared to disagree. Rarey had the support of at least 15 residents, who made up the majority of public speakers on Dec. 15.

Brentwood resident Rod Flohr said a social-media straw poll found that an overwhelming majority favored appointing the next-highest vote-getter in the mayoral race, meaning Rarey.

“This is a reasonable way to honor the will of the electorate,” he said. “It is simple. It is understandable, and it is what nearly 70% of respondents in our recent straw poll said was the best way.”

Fellow Kathy Griffin expressed similar sentiments.

“With less than 2% of the vote separating the two of (Bryant and Rarey), and the two of them garnering almost 57% of the at-large mayoral vote, it’s clear to me and many other residents that Karen should be selected,” she said.

For now, it appears that all options to fill the seat are theoretically on the table, although Meyer and Mendoza said holding a special election is their last choice, and Bryant and Rodriguez didn’t support the option when it was proposed by Mendoza to break the council’s deadlock.

If the council were to opt for a special election, then an all-mail-ballot special election could be held as soon as May, at a cost of between $140,448 and $200,640. The victor would likely hold the seat from June 2021 through Decem-

said. “Your frustration belongs in Washington not with us, but that doesn’t seem to matter to any of you. So I’m not supporting raising fines because they’re just not going to work ... the Danville restaurants, no offense Candice, they’re going to continue doing what they’re going to continue doing.”

Mitchoff read into the record one of the threatening letters she’s received.

“I am sorry to have to use that kind of language, but that’s the kind of language my colleagues and I are getting,” she said. “The public we’ve heard from today doesn’t seem to understand that we’re try-

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Californians,” said Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. “But it is not a moment to let down our guard. COVID-19 is spreading like a wildfire throughout our state, and we need to stay home and wear a mask to preserve our health care delivery system until the vaccine is widely available and adopted in our state.”

California was initially allocated 327,600 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which must be stored in negative 80-degree ultra-low temperature freezers. A little more than 33,000 doses were received in the state Monday, Dec. 14, and further shipments are expected throughout the week.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that an additional 393,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are expected next week, and 672,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine are expected by the end of the month.

The California Department of Public Health created Vaccinate ALL 58, a plan for the distribution of vaccines in the state. Phase 1A of that plan stipulates that health care workers and residents of longterm care facilities will be the first vaccine recipients. Newsom said that about 3 million people will be included in that phase.

Phase 1B will include about 8 million residents of the state, though the makeup of that phase is still under discussion.

ber 2022, when Bryant’s council term would have expired.

Another option would be to hold a polling place/mail ballot special election, but that wouldn’t occur until November, costing the city between $200,640 and $280,896.

The winner would likely serve from December 2021 through December 2022.

It’s expected if the council chooses either to appoint Rarey or to carry out another appointment process, the new councilmember could be seated early next year.

There have been an estimated 18 council vacancies in the city, dating back to 1949, with 16 filled by appointments.

At least two of those 16 appointments went to the nexthighest vote-getter, city officials said.

Rarey said Wednesday morning that she’s ready to return to the council if given the opportunity. She noted she still has unfinished goals, including implementing grants, workshops and one on one counseling to help businesses recover and grow after the pandemic.

“It was a good feeling that so many people reached out to the council to try to keep me on,” Rarey said. “It shows they believed in the job that I have done as a councilmember and they think I should be back up there to continue working for the community.”

For more information, visit packet page 7 at https://bit. ly/3oYGfca.

To access the online survey, visit www.brentwoodca. gov or participate by phone at 925-516-5187.

ing to save lives.”

Before declining to move forward with fines, the board listened to health officials from Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS), who detailed the current impact of the coronavirus and an update on the vaccine issued that same day to first responders in the county. Anna Roth, CCHS director, said staff and residents at skilled nursing facilities are scheduled to receive doses beginning the week of Dec. 28. Chris Farnitano, CCHS health officer, reiterated that the nation continues to see the worst surge since the beginning of the pandemic.

“COVID-19 spreads farther when people talk loudly, cough, sneeze, sing or yell,” Farnitano said.

He went on to say the risk of infection is higher indoors, but even outdoor gathering can present opportunity for infections, especially in dining situations where people must remove their masks to eat and drink.

“In the next few critical weeks, I’m asking everyone of our community members to stay home and avoid having contact with others,” he said. “Avoid going out, whether it’s at a business or social setting, unless absolutely necessary.”

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