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Meet Brentwood’s new planning commissioner, Gerald Johnson “ I’ve seen a lot of changes in Brentwood;

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JOHNSON in Brentwood; most of them – almost all of them – for the better,” he said. “So I want to apply my

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skill set to helping Brentwood continue to grow, continue in that direction, continue to execute its general plan and do it in a lawful manner.”

The skills Johnson brings to the role include his experience as a business owner, having founded Sabacon Consulting, a management consulting firm, in 2007. Johnson said he has experience in strategic planning and

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The Brentwood City Council has appointed Gerald Johnson to fill the role that Dirk Zeigler held after Zeigler said he would not be returning to the Planning Commission in 2024 after serving for eight years.

Johnson, a Brentwood resident for the past 22 years, says he’s seen the city develop and grow in that time.

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Local law enforcement is offering advice on how to celebrate and travel safely through the holiday season – the most common being to not drink and drive.

“We know this is a time of year when friends and family like to get together,” Oakley police chief Paul Beard said. “Sometimes these gatherings involve drinking so we strongly urge the usage of responsible designated drivers. In the event a designated driver is not available please use rideshare services to get yourself safely home without endangering others.”

Along the topic of safe driving, Beard also added that travelers should expect inclement weather throughout this time of year.

“Dress appropriately, leave earlier than you normally would so you are not rushed on the road and be very aware of changing road conditions,” Beard said. “If you are not a driver who is comfortable driving in the dark or the rain it is ok to skip your event or utilize a rideshare service.”

To help drivers in East County and throughout the Bay Area reach their holiday destinations safely, the CHP will implement maximum enforcement periods through the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

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Discovery Bay Chamber nominees announced The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce wants to congratulate the 2023 award nominees, and encourages you to vote for...

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR Discovery Bay Pickleball (DBPC) Their objective is the support of Recreation in Discovery Bay and pickleball, support player development programs, and create a welcoming social atmosphere. In 2020, DBPC donated the needed $30,000 to the town to convert two tennis courts into the six Pickleball courts. In 2021, DBPC donated $4,585 for participant benches. In 2022, the club donated $7,834 to provide shade for community spectators and players, and this year, it donated $4,970 to bring in electricity.

Byron Delta Lions Club For over 30 years, the Byron Delta Lions Club has served the community. They support Eye Screening initiatives for children in preschool, elementary, and middle schools, the annual Baby Shower that celebrates new mothers, the Special Kids Day, a fall food drive with the schools, and supports Flag Day, Read Across America, The Peace Poster and Student Speaker contest.

Delta Christian Community Food Pantry The ecumenical food pantry became operational in October of 2010 serving 20 registered families. Today, the pantry has approximately 750 registered families. Every Tuesday, they distribute 6,000 pounds of food to over 500 neighbors from three locations with 25 volunteers working on pickup, unloading, preparation and distribution.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Marina Bar & Grill The community yearned for this restaurant for a long time to enjoy good food and drinks with a waterfront view. People say it’s better than it ever was. They are very proud to have such a place for the community.

Not Too Shabby A family-owned business that opened in April of 2022 where they offer retail shopping and events. The mission is to give back and bring the community together at their gathering place, Not Too Shabby hosts an annual “Holiday Fill-a-Bag’’ event for underprivileged children.

Taste This Kitchen Had a cafe in the heart of Discovery Bay, it is a culinary gem brought to life by Mena Ghali and Greg Reynoso. This charming eatery emerged from Greg’s visionary concept and Mena’s resources. Mena and Greg’s commitment to the community includes contributions, including goodie baskets donated to local school fundraisers.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Jody Hanson A local photographer and graphic designer, Jody has been in Discovery Bay for 14 years. Jody also sits on boards, donating her photography and design skills into community events. Her greatest joy lies in the embrace of family, serving as the anchor that grounds her.

Joe Eldam Moved to Discovery Bay in 2005. In 2019, Joe purchased the Discovery Bay Marina where he has made many improvements.

He gave easements to several homeowners around the lagoon so they could build boat docks. He also lowered gas prices and added a snack shack, helped fund security cameras for the corner of Marina Road and Willow Lake, helped the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce with many events, including the Farmers Market, Cars & Coffee, and the Big Cat Poker Run. The biggest contribu-

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Lisa Combs A decade ago, Lisa started volunteering for Stop the Tunnels, HOW, DBYC, BDCF, Splashers, and supporting Kaleidoscope and the Chamber as a board member. Connecting women with women by organizing 6 Bunco teams. She answers Christmas wishes as Santa for the Steakhouse and as the bunny for the Lions Club, started Memories with Lisa, a supporting group for those caring for someone with dementia and brought the farmers market to town.

Tony George He has lived in Discovery Bay since 1997. Tony created the Clipper Drive Love Lock Bridge in 2014. Tony has been a volunteer and supporter since 2000, and since 2018 serves as the Executive Director (CEO) of Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection as volunteer. He is Technology Director at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club and also was president of the Brentwood PONY Baseball League from 2004-08, vice president of the Liberty High Athletic Booster Club from 2007-10, president of the club from 2010-16 and youth baseball softball and travel team tournament coach from 2004-17.

Angela Martinez A lifelong enthusiast of the Delta, Angela moved to Discovery Bay in 2010. As a real estate agent, she has served the real estate community and been an active member

of the Chamber of Commerce for the past 13 years. She served on the Board of Directors for the Chamber, coordinating After Hours Business Mixers and advocating for local businesses. She also volunteers at Cars & Coffee, Kustoms & Klassics Car Show, and the annual Parade of Lights, and she organizes the Community Garage Sale, Ice cream socials and One Warm Coat Drive.

Frank Morgan Captain Morgan has lived in Discovery Bay for 21 years. He is a board member for the Blue Top Condos (4 years) and the Reclamation District 800 (7 Years). In 2012, he started Captain Morgan’s Delta Adventurers and donated to local charities that helped disadvantaged individuals and families. Frank started a new local business, “Captain Morgan’s Delta Retreat”. Frank also testified in Sacramento to STOP THE TUNNELS. To learn more about the nominees and to vote, visit www.discoverybaychamber. org. Voting closes Jan. 7. Save the date for the State of the Town gala on Jan. 27 where the winners will be announced at The Discovery Bay Country Club.

For information on nominations for the Brentwood and Antioch Chambers of Commerce, see page 10.

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Champions on Ice returns to Brentwood on Ice Jan. 6 event for special-needs skaters in its sixth year

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Several years ago, Brentwood resident Ranae Callaway took her special-needs son to go ice skating. It wasn’t a great experience.

“Some don’t understand my son’s behaviors or limitations, and it can be tense,” she said of it. “Looks can be given or words can be said.”

That experience inspired Callaway to come up with Champions on Ice – an annual event celebrating those with special needs and giving them an opportunity to experience a sense of acceptance. Now in its sixth year, Champions on Ice returns to the Brentwood on Ice rink on Second Street on Jan. 6.

“Champions on Ice allows kids and adults like my son to be themself,” Callaway said. “If my son wears a blanket to keep warm (he has sensory issues and won’t wear a jacket), pushes past a group of people or screams really loud, no one notices. It’s just normal. It gives me a level of comfort and acceptance that, at times, I don’t feel. Champions on Ice is a safe place for my son and myself to experience a social activity together.”

The all-ages event is free, according to Callaway.

Tom Gregory, the owner of Brentwood on Ice, donates the rink, skates and designated skating buddies from 10 a.m. until noon, closing it to the public to accommodate the attendees. About 40 skaters have signed up as of press time, according to Callaway, but Champions on Ice typically sees close to 100 skaters each year. The only limit to

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Champions on Ice, an annual event giving those with special needs the opportunity to enjoy some winter fun, returns to Brentwood on Ice on Jan. 6. the number of skaters is the rink capacity, Gregory said.

“Some attendees don’t skate and attendees in wheelchairs can get pushed on the ice in their wheelchairs,” Callaway said. “Attendees come to socialize with other families, share resources and it gives our loved ones the opportunity to skate or to just experience an ice rink in a supportive environment.”

Those interested in attending the event should RSVP

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“I look forward to my son enjoying the day and socializing with other moms, dads and caregivers. It’s an opportunity for us to all share resources, any new available services or to find ways to navigate all the red tape that comes along with advocating for services for our loved ones.”

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Art: a way to heal in a hectic world In the new age of technology and the up-and-coming world of artificial intelligence, sometimes we can forget what beautiful things we can make with our own two hands.

Art may be a key to the healing journey for many people who struggle with mental health problems for whom life can be stressful and hard. When I experience difficult times in my life I turn to art to cope.

In 2021, I didn’t have many friends, and I had a difficult time naviouth gating my way riter through social circles .

Before discovering the artist in myself, I would heavily rely on my phone as a distraction from my emotions as I scrolled through images and videos looking for solace.

In the long run, I realized that it didn’t satisfy me in the way I wanted, and I needed to do something good for myself.

In November of that year, I found crocheting.

According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy can be an individual treatment or used with more than one person in a group together.

Science suggests that it can reshape our brain and alter our thoughts in a more positive, balanced way. Art therapy can be beneficial to those who are overcoming

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The idea of learning something new scared me, and it was a bit challenging to acquire the skill. But once I got it down, I couldn’t stop doing it. I found myself crocheting for hours on end and not even realizing it because I enjoyed it so much and it took my mind off of conflict and channeled it into positivity. It didn’t hurt that I had a great project in the end. Soon after my love for crocheting began, I discovered collaging.

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Feathers, dried flowers, stickers and any item your heart desires. The possibilities of what you can use are endless, and it makes for a unique product every time.

When bringing up art to others, I’ve gotten mixed reactions. One idea that stops people from making their own art is “I’m not creative, I can’t do art!”

This belief is just false. While some are born with the artistic lens, everyone has one. They just have to uncover it in themselves. Over the summer, I was collaging one day and I wanted my cousin to join.

She originally had the mindset that she couldn’t do it because she wasn’t creative, but I urged her to just try it out and see what she can do.

We put some music on and ended up collaging past midnight. We had great

conversation throughout, and she ended up with a beautiful project that was better than she could have imagined.

Ever since this one experience, she had more belief in herself artistically and would join me in future projects. Lynn Azevedo, an art teacher at La Paloma High School, is familiar with using art to cope with her life struggles. Hands-on activities help keep her brain stimulated and distracted from her pain or current stressful situation. It also gives her a positive project to focus on apart from negative emotions. “Art can be functional but it’s okay for art to just be made to be admired,” she says.

Being a teacher for nearly 30 years, she has been told numerous times that her art class is the reason some come to school. She is fond of the quote by Pablo Picasso: “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”

She stresses how important it is to encourage the artist not only in children but as they grow into teens and adults as well. Art has significantly helped me and those around me deal with difficulty in our lives. It’s times when strong emotions take over when you create beautiful and meaningful art.

We read fiction to escape the reality of life; we use art to depict a story in the way we want to see it. I believe that art can have a positive impact on all who participate in it and can help people grow as individuals. The only thing stopping you from making masterpieces is your fear and insecurity of the unknown.

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Concord man arrested after Antioch man fatally shot by railroad tracks

A 40-year-old Concord man was arrested after a 29-year-old Antioch man was fatally shot by the railroad tracks in the 700 block of West 1st Street on Dec. 16 at about 4:30 p.m.

Antioch police arrived and found the 29-year-old who had been shot. Paramedics arrived a short time later and pronounced the male dead.

Witnesses provided information to officers of the suspect and the suspect vehicle. A short time later, Brentwood Police located the suspect vehicle in the 1200 block of Dainty Avenue.

With the assistance of the Brentwood police patrol officers and Brentwood police SWAT team, the 40-year-old male suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Police did not release the men’s names.

Antioch Police detectives are investigating the incident, and won’t release the dead man’s name until the family has been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Duffy at 925-779-6884 or the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at 925-778-2441.

County surveys residents about warning system

Contra Costa Health seeks input from county residents about whether they use the community warning system, how well it works, and if more notification options would improve it.

It is an all-hazards community notification system that alerts residents about emergencies affecting public health or safety, including those from refineries and large chemical manufacturing facilities in Contra

Costa County.

CCH’s survey, available on the warning system page at cchealth.org, seeks information about community familiarity with the tool, whether polled residents subscribe, and opinions about the service.

The system sends free phone calls, texts and emails to anyone who signs up at cwsalerts.com. Users have subscription options, including whether to receive alerts only from certain areas of the county, or only about certain facilities.

The survey, conducted at the direction of the Industrial Safety Ordinance / Community Warning System Ad Hoc Committee of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, also asks if residents would like notifications about nearby industrial incidents that are not deemed emergencies.

The warning system was designed for emergency use. So when a facility reports an unexpected release – such as flaring, odors, smoke, noises, or fires – the warning system sends an alert to its subscribers only if the incident is likely to affect health in the surrounding community in the estimation of the facility, or the emergency responders from CCH or the fire department who are investigating.

For details about the warning system and its response levels, visit the CWS page at cchealth.org.

The county’s Hazardous Materials Incident Notification Policy requires specified facilities, including all the county’s refineries, to immediately report to the warning system whenever there is a release or threatened release of hazardous material, as well as flaring.

Most of these are “Level 1” incidents – received and investigated by CCH’s Hazardous Materials Response Team, but not subject to a community alert. The warning system has received 227 reported Level 1 alerts in 2023 from industrial facilities.

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The survey asks whether warning system subscribers should have the option to directly receive additional alerts via phone, text or email as they happen, even for incidents that may not threaten the community.

The survey is planned to continue through Jan. 12, 2024.

Effort to improve safety for cyclists, motorists in Mt. Diablo State Park raises $755,090

The Mount Diablo Bike Turnout campaign raised $755,090, exceeding its goal of $750,000, according to the California State Parks Foundation. Cyclists from the parks foundation and the Mount Diablo Cyclists group have partnered to build Phase Two of bike safety turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park.

For many years, cycling at Mount Diablo State Park has been a popular — but dangerous — activity. From 2010 to 2014, there were an average of 23 car and bike collisions per year. According to California State Park officials, this also frequently resulted in road rage showdowns between drivers and riders.

Bike turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower speeds as they pedal uphill, to pull out of the main traffic lane into their own lane so that vehicles can pass safely. After the first turnouts were created, collisions

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With the completion of 30 bike turnouts in 2022, there are now 45 total at Mount Diablo State Park.

This project was inspired by the memory of Joe Shami, an advocate for increasing safety for bicyclists and cars at Mount Diablo State Park. Known by locals as “The Legend of Mount Diablo,” Shami’s passion for Mount Diablo State Park and cycling was exemplified by over a decade of weekly trips up the mountain well into his 80s.

“Tragically, Joe was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Lafayette,” said Randy Widera, Director of Programs of the California State Parks Foundation. “Although he is not with us today, Joe left a special gift in his will of $123,415.61 to California State Parks Foundation to fund additional bike turnouts on Mount Diablo.”

In a show of dedication to this work, California State Parks allocated the same amount as Shami’s gift with an additional $123,415.61 from the department’s annual roads allocation funding.

“We absolutely enjoyed all our time and effort meeting and speaking with the thousands of motorists and cyclists,” Kalin said.

“The vast majority of folks understood the critical importance that bike turnouts could make, how they help prevent collisions and save lives.”

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This Week’s Events Sunday, December 24 Community Memorial Service in Remembrance of 250,000 Liberia’s war victims

Coalition for Justice in Liberia invites everyone to the “Community Memorial Service in Remembrance of 250,000 Liberia’s War Victims on Dec. 24, 2019. The memorial gathering will be held at 605 West Madill Drive at Agape International Ministries and Church in Antioch from 5:30-7 p.m. Liberia was established by free black slaves from the U.S with the support of Americans. On the Eve of Christmas, from 1989-2003, back-to-back civil wars killed more than 250,000 men, women and children, including five American nuns. The wars also displaced millions of its citizens, many of whom had migrated as refugees to the United States, settling in Northern California and other states.The coalition will pay tribute to those who died as it seeks justice to end violence against innocent people. Admission is free. For details, call 925-727-8291.

On the Horizon Friday, January 5 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship

Antioch Council #3265 hosts a free throw championship for boys and girls ages 8 to 14 from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Giovannoni Parish Center at 21 East 15th St. Winners move on to District, Chapter and State competition.

Admission is free.

Friday, January 26-Saturday, January 27 LOVE/SICK play at Heritage High School Senior theater students present John Cariani’s LOVE/SICK. A darker cousin to Almost, Maine, LOVE/SICK is a collection of nine twisted and hilarious short plays set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the school at 101 American Ave. in Brentwood.

Tickets are $5. For details, call 925-634-3671 or visit https://hhsrisingstars.seatyourself.biz.

Saturday, January 27 Brentwood Dolphin Crab Feed

The club is hosting its first-ever crab and tri-tip dinner fundraiser for the 2024 season from 5-9 p.m. at the Knightsen Elementary School gym at 1923 Delta Road. Dinner includes fresh crab,

tri-tip, salad, bread, pasta and dessert. Tickets are $75. There also will be a silent auction and a raffle, and music. To order tickets, visit brentwooddolphins.com/bdsc-crab-feed or call 925-269-7253.

State of the Town gala in Discovery Bay

‘The greatest party of the year’ will be at Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club at 1475 Clubhouse Drive where the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce will honor its nonprofit, business, citizen and teacher of the year starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $135. Purchase them at www.discoverybaychamber.com or call 925-240-4144.

Saturday, February 10 Lions Club of Brentwood Crab Feed

The dinner will be at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 1st St. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. There will be a no-host bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $80. It benefits the Lions Center for the Visually impaired. There will be a raffle, and table decorating contest starts at 11 a.m. Only 300 tickets will be sold; none at the door. For details, visit http://lcobw.com.

Ongoing Events

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https://www.brentwoodrotary94513.com. Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley.

For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley.com. Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit http://www.antiochrotaryclub.com/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org/.

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/brentwoodca/ Oakley: The Oakley Lions Club meets the fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center, for more information, visit https://e-

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The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes are taught via Zoom.

The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship.

Participants will learn life and business skills, and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit https://www. opportunityjunction.org/program-application.

Brentwood: The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting (on the second Wednesday of the month) is at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The meeting is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them.

For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/groups/aml202/. Oakley: The Veterans of Oakley monthly meeting (on the first Wednesday of each month) is held at 5:30 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center on 215 2nd St. For more information, call 925-783-0818 or visit http://bit.ly/3mugBjv.

East County 4-H Club Meetings

Oakley: The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org. The Delta-Diablo 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m at 3840 Brown Road in Oakley. For more information contact Megan and Tiffany at deltadiablo@contracosta4h.org. Brentwood: The Brentwood 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at the Knightsen Farm Center located on 3020 2nd Street. For more information, contact Angela at brentwood@contracosta4h.org.

Knightsen: The Knightsen 4-H Club has monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m at Knightsen Elementary School located at 1923 Delta Road. 4-H members are girls and boys ages 5–19 years old.

Delta Informal Gardeners Monthly Meetings

Delta Informal Gardeners encourages local residents to join them at their local meeting at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss.

For more information, call the church at 925-634-4154.

Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution

The Oakley Senior Center at 215 2nd St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags.

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by The Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the last Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the George family home at 4500 Driftwood Court. For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

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The ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Women’s Group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Cici at 530-306-7034.

Free ESL Classes

The nonprofit organization Opportunity Junction hosts free online English as a Second Language courses online through Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. The classes are intended to help attendees learn to speak, write and read in English or improve their English. For more information, call 925-776-1133. To apply, visit https://sforce.co/3KdEfac.

Opportunity Junction

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes begin Jan. 16. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction.secure. force.com/apply/HCP.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, Bilge Room. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of owning and driving America’s sports car. For more information, drop by a meeting or contact Tim at 408-2103814. For more information on the club, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information. Visit www.csbadeltachapter.org.

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 1st St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-3381775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www.mcl1155.org/.

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Impaired driving also puts Caltrans workers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and tow truck operators at risk as they work on the side of the state’s roads.

“As you celebrate and enjoy the holidays and festivities, I urge everyone to celebrate safely and never drive under the influence. And, as you travel during the holidays, remember to Be Work Zone Alert and protect those working on California’s roadways,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares.

The CHP, traffic safety office and Caltrans remind drivers that driving under the influence of any substance that affects your ability to drive safely is illegal. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs that may impair that ability, plan on a designated sober driver, staying the night with family or friends, or using public transportation. The CHP says, remember to always choose a sober way to go.

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‘Twas the night before Christmas ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen!

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Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack.

His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

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of Precision Cabinets, who donated dozens of bicycles and helmets. We also want to acknowledge Rob Brandt of Bill Brandt Ford, Greg Robinson of the Brentwood Press and local corn growers for their ongoing support.

An extra-special ‘thank you’ to a few of our large donors, including Brian and Courtney Shaffer from Dutch Bros, local Lions Clubs, Rich and Denise Barrios, The Beswick Family Fund, The Soroptimist International of the Delta, Silvergate Apartments, Premiere Nutrition, The Men’s Club of Brentwood, The Anonymous Givers and the Delta Advocacy Foundation.

We are also so thankful for pancakes and sausage cooked and provided

by Brentwood Fine Meats and the Brentwood Rotary Club. Whether you donated a few cans of food, or $100, every item and every dollar went to support a local family.

Thank you so much for supporting such a longstanding community tradition. See you all again on Dec. 20 and 21, 2024.

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We again had a great balance of volunteers who have been with us year after year as well as many who joined us for the first time. More than 425 families were presented with a large box of food, a turkey with all the ingredients for a Christmas dinner, and toys for their children.

We were once again overwhelmed by the support shown for residents by residents. Join us for either day and you can see how special the people of Brentwood are.

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Heritage High’s girls basketball team will have two firsts of two different kinds when they take on Irvine’s Woodbridge High School next Wednesday.

First, the trip to San Diego marks the first road trip for the program. Second, it’ll mark their first game played in 20 days. In comparison, Heritage’s longest break last year was 11 days, from Dec. 3-14 and they had a 17-day break between games in 2016.

The Patriots are eager and ready to go – both on the road and onto the court. “(The break) has been great,” Patriots head coach Mark Hurtado said. “We got a couple girls healthy, worked on a lot of stuff that we saw through those early games, and it gave us time to regroup after such a tougher schedule.”

“We also had finals this week, and last year we wanted to give the girls a little extra time to study.”

Record-wise, Heritage’s 3-3 start is the worst start to a season for the program since they went 2-4 in the first six games of the 2015-16 campaign – this considering that Heritage opened last year at 5-1, went 6-0 in 2021-22, and 4-2 in 2019-20.

The tougher non-league schedule played a role in that. Bishop O’Dowd (51), Carondelet (8-0), and Acalanes (8-1) were all State tournament teams like the Patriots last year, while Northgate (74) and Miramonte (3-6) were both NCS

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Division II playoff teams, and American (3-5) was a NCS Division I playoff team.

“We just happened to play the top three teams in Northern California,” Hurtado said. “We ended the last game against Acalanes on a good note; we played them tough. The other two games weren’t as close, but we won the game we were supposed to win and probably got a chance to upset maybe one of the other games. But I think it happened how it was supposed to happen.”

Against Acalanes, Heritage almost clawed back from a 17-point deficit to rally to within 6 points earlier this month, but fell just short 55-47 at home. They used that momentum to defeat American in Fremont by 20 points two days later entering their current break.

“It was good to get on the winning side of things before we had this break,” Hurtado said.

Heritage’s upcoming trip to San Diego could spark the fuse that Heritage wants to explode out of the gate when they open the 2024 portion of the campaign against Del Oro (Jan. 2, 7 p.m.) at home before hosting Antioch in the Bay Valley Athletic League opener on Jan. 9.

“Our coaches and myself are just looking to put a little fire under us so we can go into league with that confidence boost, knowing we’ve played really, really good teams,” senior guard Kendall McClure said. “Transitioning to league, we’ll have that confidence of ‘We’ve played great competition, it’ll be the same, if not a little different in league.’ ”

Through the last several years, Heritage has shown that league play hasn’t been much of a problem for them. Since 2015, the Patriots are a combined 73-2 in league play, including the delayed 202021 COVID-19 season and the shortened 2021-22 season. Their two losses in that stretch came against Freedom on Jan. 22, 2022 and against Liberty on Feb. 5, 2016.

Heritage is riding a 15-game win streak against BVAL opponents since that loss to Freedom in 2022.

The Patriots will take on Woodbridge (Irvine) on Dec. 27, Mater Dei Catholic (Chula Vista) on Dec. 28, and Carlsba on Dec. 29. Although the games on the court matter just as much, it’s the growth and chemistry of the team off of it that the team is looking forward to even more.

For McClure and freshman guard Ze’Ni Patterson, the trip to Southern California will be their first time traveling this far for a tournament in their young careers, and both are looking forward to that team growth on the upcoming road trip.

“I’m very excited to travel with my team,” Patterson said. “I feel like we just gotta go out there and play with energy.

Traveling and playing new faces will be good for us.”

“Sometimes it’s hard to build those relationships super fast. They don’t come easy,” McClure added. “So going out and traveling that far, it requires a level of trust and deeper connection and I think we’re gonna build that in San Diego. I’m really excited to play together and get to know each other more outside of basketball, because we’re going to spend a lot of time together.”

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Freedom High alum named new head football coach

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Freedom High School’s football team will have a familiar face on the sidelines in the 2024 season.

Falcons alumnus Stephen Rodriguez was named the new head coach of the program on Tuesday. He takes over for Kevin Hartwig and Scott Sbranti, who coached the team through the last four games of the season after Zach Sims was fired following Liberty’s Week 6 loss to Liberty in the Bell Game in Oakley.

Rodriguez was an assistant coach under Hartwig during the final four games of the season.

Stephen Rodriguez (left) talks with quarterback Myles Hunt before a game in Oakley.

Photo courtesy Stephen Rodriguez

Sims was put on administrative leave from the football program after the loss to Liberty, although Freedom principal

Steve Amaro told The Press back in early October that “there were some things that came up and we thought (relieving

him from coaching) would be better for the students.”

Rodriguez takes over for a team that struggled in 2023. The Falcons’ 1-9 record was their worst in a full season since they went 1-9 in 2009. The Falcons’ offense struggled the most in league play, getting shut out in the team’s first four BVAL games before scoring 41 points in a 49-41 loss against Deer Valley in the season finale.

Rodriguez was a three-sport athlete at Freedom during his time there from 2009-12. He spent three years with the varsity football team, but also played a pair of seasons playing baseball and basketball.

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Heritage girls happy with first win Chemistry improves as team heads into Christmas break

coach’s decision to put her up top, and she really changed the game.”

Staples earned the assist on the pass to Esquivias on Heritage’s second goal.

Livermore found lanes to try to create scoring chances late in the first half. However, Heritage’s backline stepped up to the challenge. Toal’s first big save came on a rocket of a shot from Livermore’s Rachel Fuller towards Toal’s far post at her right, but Toal was able to get up and catch the shot on goal.

Livermore’s Kyla McEneany tried to spark a Cowboys rally early in the second half, but her shot in the 46th minute went wide of goal. It was one of just a few chances Livermore was able to create in the second half.

This first victory snapped a winless streak through the first five matches of the season. Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Berkeley was a step in the right direction as they broke a three-match losing skid beforehand.

Heritage returns to action at home on Jan. 9 against Antioch in the Bay Valley Athletic League opener, the first of a twogame homestand. They’ll host Deer Valley on Jan. 12 before going on a five-match road trip in the league.

“It just feels great to end that with a win and know that we’re going into league with that solid base of who our team is,” Toal said.

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Christmas came a little bit early for the Heritage girls soccer team Tuesday night, as did a birthday gift for one of the girls.

A pair of back-to-back first-half goals

by Jasmine Staples and Chantal Esquivias sparked Heritage’s 2-0 home win over Livermore, the Patriots’ first of the season and just in time with the team heading into the Christmas break.

“I’m super proud of the girls,” head coach Sienna Zabroski said. “We executed our game plan.”

“We have such skilled players, and now it’s finally coming together.

“Our chemistry on and off the field is significantly better from the start of the season. This group is the most passionate.

They’re passionate about the sport they want to learn. They’re super coachable.”

On defense, senior goalkeeper Cate Toal earned her first clean sheet of the season, adding that on top of the huge win -all on her 18th birthday.

“I was super proud of her,” Zabroski said. “It’s her birthday, so it’s even sweeter and even better to get that.”

Photo by Jeff Weisinger

Heritage’s Jasmine Staples (5) fires the ball past Livermore goalkeeper Madelyn Funk to score the Patriots’ opening goal of the night in their 2-0 win over the Cowboys in Brentwood.

“It’s so cool,” Toal said. “I was so excited going in, I just gave it my all out there.”

Heritage played aggressively on the attack throughout the first half, creating several scoring opportunities in the opening minutes. Staples nearly scored in the fifth minute, getting an open shot at Livermore’s left post, but her shot went just wide of goal.

Staples eventually opened the scoring for the Patriots in the 18th minute, breaking past both of Livermore’s centerbacks, then beat Cowboys goalkeeper Madelyn Funk at the top of the box to the back of the net for the first goal. The Patriots struck again two minutes later on the goal by Esquivias. “(Jasmine’s) been a staple on our team,” Zabroski said. “Tonight we had two girls out that are starters and we made a

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-000​6155 The name of the business(e​s): Antioch Automotive Service Center Located at: 1103 Sunset Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David George. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2000. Signature of registrant: David George, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/04/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/03/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 2024

to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 2/8/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representa​tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representa​tive as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgea​ble in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Maureen M. Bryan 185093 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 2023

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The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA 191 N. FIRST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Elnaz Masoom 1625 The Alameda Suite 700, San Jose, CA, 95126 (408) 599-3191 DATE: 01/26/2023 Deputy (Adjunto): Rebecca Cachux Notice to the person being served: You are served.m Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

of Sale is: $515,643.47 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:12/08/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, Suite 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 160539. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an“eligible tenant buyer,”you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 160539 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-FN4804149 12/15/2023, 12/22/2023, 12/29/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91837 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-000​6212 The name of the business(e​s): 1. Kenneth & Co 2. Kenneth & Co Accounting And Tax 3. Alpine Financials Located at: 3620 Happy Valley Road, Suite 204 In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Zen Hub, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporat​ion. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ken Aladdin, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/06/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 23CV410477 NAME STATEMENT NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado) File No. F-2023-000​6443 The name of the Jeffrey Hull business(e​s): YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (lo esta 1. Up2NoGood demandando el demandante) 2. Up2NoGood World Located at: 53 Clo- Hector Rincon verleaf Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may hereby registered by the following owner(s): decide against you without your being heard Raul Maldonado. This business is conducted unless you respond within 30 days. Read the by: An Individual. The registrant commenced information below. to transact business under the fictitious You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this sumbusiness name or names listed above on mons and legal papers are served on you to 12/1/2023. Signature of registrant: Raul Mal- file a written response at this court and have a donado, Individual. This statement was filed copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County call will not protect you. Your written response on: 12/15/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires must be in proper legal form if you want the 12/14/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 court to hear your case. There may be a court Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, Janu- form that you can use for your response. You ary 5, 12, 2024 can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Center (www.court​info.ca.gov/selfhelp), your NAME STATEMENT county law library, or the courthouse nearest File No. F-2023-000​6090 The name of the you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the business(e​s): Doula Patti 4U Located at: court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not 240 Callia Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby file your response on time, you may lose the registered by the following owner(s): PATTI L case by default, and your wages, money, and SMITH. This business is conducted by: An In- property may be taken without further warndividual. The registrant commenced to trans- ing from the court. act business under the fictitious business There are other legal requiremen​ts. You may name or names listed above on N/A. Signa- want to call an attorney right away. If you do ture of registrant: Patti Smith, Individual. This not know an attorney, you may want to call statement was filed with the County Clerk an attorney referral service. If you cannot afof Contra Costa County on: 11/29/2023 by ford an attorney, you may be eligible for free Deputy Clerk Expires 11/28/2028 Brentwood legal services from a nonprofit legal service Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December program. You can locate these nonprofit 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 groups at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhe​lpcalifornia.org) the CaliNOTICE OF PETITION TO fornia Courts Online Self Help Center (www.

ADMINISTER ESTATE court​info.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting OF: Juan Salvador Sendis, deceased your local court or county bar association.

CASE NUMBER P23-01683 To all heirs, NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for beneficiar​ ies, creditors, contingent credi- waived fees and costs on any settlement or tors, and persons who may otherwise be arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil interested in the will or estate, or both, of: case. The court’s lien must be paid before the Juan Salvador Sendis, deceased. A Petition court will dismiss the case. for Probate has been filed by: Justice Sendiz- ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde Pas​ley in the Superior Court of California, dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la inforProbate requests that: Justice Sendiz-Pas​ mación a continuación ley be appointed as personal representa​tive Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de to administer the estate of the decedent. The que le entreguen esta citación y papeles petition requests authority to administer the legales para presentar una respuesta por estate under the Independent Administra​ escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow una copia al demandante. Una carta o una the personal representa​tive to take many llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuactions without obtaining court approval. esta por escrito tiene que estar en formato Before taking certain very important actions, legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso however, the personal representa​tive will be en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario required to give notice to interested persons que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puunless they have waived notice or consented ede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y to the proposed action.) The independent mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de administra​tion authority will be granted las Cortes de California (www.sucor​te.ca. unless an interested person files an objection gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su con-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 160539 Title No. 95525942-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/16/2024 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/24/2016, as Instrument No. 20160222351-00 and Modified by Modification recorded 06/20/2018 by Instrument No. 2018-0116386-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Radoslaw F. Bronikowski and Rebecca Bronikowski, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 032-430-031-8 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1224 Poplar Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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

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ORDINANCE 1065 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE OUTDATED CHAPTER AND SECTION NUMBERING REFERENCES; REVISE SECTION 1.12.010 (HEARING OFFICER); AND REVISE, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CHAPTER 1.24 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS); AND MAKING FINDINGS THAT THESE ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BASED ON SECTIONS 15061 AND 15358 OF THE ACT’S GUIDELINES THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of November 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Oerlemans, Pierson, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th of December, 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Oerlemans, Pierson, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes.

A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91877 Publish Dates: December 22, 2023.

the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 14, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/13/2028 Antioch Press No. 061617 91829 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023 January 5, 2024.

enant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CALVIN A DOBBINS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/11/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0136124-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 8/2/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0121734-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/5/2024 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $501,549.67 The purported property address is: 2308 HILLIARD CIR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 075-331-010-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-937678-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-937678AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the

next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-937678-AB IDSPub #0189685 12/8/2023 12/15/2023 12/22/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91762 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005516 The name of the business: URCUCHILLAY Located at: 4112 Molera Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. David Jesus Vargas Contreras 2. Aron Douglas Ditty. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/16/2023. Signature of registrant: David Vargas Contreras, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires: 10/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91753 Publish dates: December 8,15, 22, 29, 2023 .

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005984 The name of the business(es): 1. Way to Life Foods 2. The Vegan Shop Located at: 5019 Lone Tree Way, Suite B. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daulet Bey. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/30/2011. Signature of registrant: Daulet Bey, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/16/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91830 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006036 The name of the business(es): JUDY DAWSON PET SITTING SERVICE Located at: 4425 Whitehoof Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): July L Dawson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/23/2018. Signature of registrant: Judy Dawson, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/21/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91766 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006097 The name of the business(es): BALLOON BACKDROPS BY YM Located at: 4464 Lone Tree Way, Unit #3175 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): YAKITCHA MCLENNAN. 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: YAKITCHA MCLENNAN, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/28/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91805 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006386 The name of the business(es): Moonlit Cat Crystals Located at: 3113 Pine Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Pallas. 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: Nicole Pallas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/12/2028 Antioch Press No. 061617 91865 Publish dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005818 The name of the business(es): Tree West Located at: 3000 Wilbur Ave, Ste B In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mike McCall Landscape. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019.

Signature of registrant: Mayra Rivas (Office Manager). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/7/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 91785 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, Self-storage Cube contents of the following 29, 2023. customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Asset Management, LLC as Agent for OwnNAME STATEMENT er, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509 File No. F-2023-0005825 The name of the to satisfy a lien on January 04, 2024 at business(es): Friendly Islandz Eatery approx. 01:00 PM at www.storagetreaLocated at: 35 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA sures.com: 94513 is hereby registered by the follow- Patricia Carbajal, Shabrya Wallace, ing owner: Patiola Talamaivao. This busi- Teavian Jasper, Montrey Smith, Kathness is conducted by: An Individual. The ryn Lopez, Susitina Talanoa, charla m registrant commenced to transact busi- lara, Donnetta Stewart. Antioch Press ness under the fictitious business name No. 06-1617 91838 Publish Dates: Decemor names listed above on N/A. Signature ber 15, 22, 2023. of registrant: Patiola Talamaivao, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November TS No. CA-22-937678-AB Order No.: 9, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/8/2028 220340006-CA-VOO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91756 Pub- UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/8/2016. lish dates: December 8,15, 22, 29, 2023.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBFICTITIOUS BUSINESS LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF NAME STATEMENT THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST File No. F-2023-0005913 The name of the YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A business(es): United Mortgage Co. Lo- public auction sale to the highest bidder cated at: 2730 Lone Tree Way Suite 2A In: for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered or national bank, check drawn by state or by the following owner(s): Mayra Rodri- federal credit union, or a check drawn by a guez. This business is conducted by: An state or federal savings and loan associaIndividual. The registrant commenced to tion, or savings association, or savings bank transact business under the fictitious busi- specified in Section 5102 to the Financial ness name or names listed above on N/A. Code and authorized to do business in this Signature of registrant: Mayra Rodriguez, state, will be held by duly appointed trustIndividual. This statement was filed with ee. The sale will be made, but without cov-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005515 The name of the business(es): Cutting Edge Tile And Stone Located at: 915 Coventry Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Joseph Huffman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/19/2012. Signature of registrant: Steven Huffman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91745 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005638 The name of the business(es): On The Go Financial Service Located at: 2710 Crow Canyon Rd #1087 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Omesa Ingram. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2020. Signature of registrant: Omesa Ingram, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/30/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91803 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005715 The name of the business(es): Simply Made By Eileen Located at: 910 Antelope Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eileen Margaret Martinez. 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: Eileen Martinez, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91862 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005828 The name of the business(es): 1. Zany Entertainment 2. Creative Clowning 3. Miss Sparkles Delight The Clown 4. Ravioli The Clown 5. Rav The Magician Located at: 6020 Lindemann Road #16-G In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Terry Lee Donaldson 2. Denis Alan Martinez This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/4/1997. Signature of registrant: Terry Donaldson, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2023

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS property described below, pursuant to the NAME STATEMENT provisions of the California Code of Civil File No. F-2023-0005985 The name of the Procedure and the provisions of the Califorbusiness(es): Rose & Co. Hat Bar Located nia Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and at: 2992 Eclipse Place In: Brentwood, CA Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.

94513, is hereby registered by the follow- On the 9th day of January 2024, at 11:00 ing owner(s): Roseanne Noyce. This busi- AM, the undersigned will sell the contents ness is conducted by: An Individual. The of liened storage units by public sale by registrant commenced to transact busi- competitive bidding on the premises where ness under the fictitious business name said property has been stored and which or names listed above on N/A. Signature are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, of registrant: Rose Noyce, Individual. This at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, statement was filed with the County Clerk California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. of Contra Costa County on: November 17, Self-storage liened units generally include 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/16/2028 miscellaneous household goods, office or Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91716 Pub- business equipment, furniture, furnishings, lish dates: December 1, 8,15, 22 , 2023. clothing, and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien FICTITIOUS BUSINESS inventory revealed the following described NAME STATEMENT goods: File No. F-2023-0006049 The name of the Names: business(es): Ferreira Hair Club Located David J. Van Wetter - Tools, Lawn Equipat: 3860 Balfour Rd, Suite G8 In: Brent- ment, Lamps, Armchairs, Mirrors, Paintwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered ings, and Clothing by the following owner(s): 1.Douglas L Nicole Muller - Tools, Sofa, Musical InstruFerreira. 2. Brandy Christine Ferreira. This ments, boxes, and Compressor business is conducted by: A Married Cou- Kristin McBride - Hobby Equipment, ple. The registrant commenced to transact Chairs, Strollers, Armoire, Mattress and business under the fictitious business Box Frame name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- Raquel Parkison - Auto Parts Only, Tires, nature of registrant: Douglas Ferreira, Party Bike, Power Scooter, Compressor, and of Marriage. This statement was filed with Computers the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Aaron Griffith - Ladders, Power Tools, on: November 27, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Toolbox, Vacuum, and Computers Expires 11/26/2028 Brentwood Press No. Marie Jackson - Fans, Mattress and Box 02-1273 91751 Publish dates: December Spring, Boxes, and Clothes 8,15, 22, 29, 2023.

Linda C Johnson - Toys, Arm Chair, Sewing Machine, Refrigerator, Clothing, and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Cabinet NAME STATEMENT Linda C Johnson - Hand Truck, Dining File No. F-2023-0006051 The name of the Table, Entertainment Center, Printer, and business(es): Right At Home East Bay Desks Located at: 427 Melrose Ct In: San Ramon, Reginald B. Snelgro - Auto Parts Only, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the fol- Toys, End Table, Clothing, Shoes, and Oflowing owner(s): SOULOFCARE LLC. This fice Chair business is conducted by: A Limited Liabil- Clyde Holbrook - Auto Parts Only, Tools, ity Company, State of Organization: CA. The Suitcases, Dining Table, Chest of Drawers, registrant commenced to transact business Antlers, and Dryer under the fictitious business name or Anita Swab - Chairs, Desks, Microwave, names listed above on N/A. Signature of Wheel Chair, and Boxes registrant: Nikhil Chauhan, Member. This Justin Glaze - Tool Box, Shoes, Clothes, statement was filed with the County Clerk and Watches of Contra Costa County on: November 27, Dmarkis Mixon - Skate Board, Flat Screen 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/26/2028 TV, Clothing, and Tables Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91788 Pub- Purchases must be paid for at the time of lish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023. purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancelNAME STATEMENT lation in the event of settlement between File No. F-2023-0006064 The name of the owner and obligated party. Call ahead to business(es): Los Mexicanos Market make sure sales are still scheduled. ConLocated at: 50 Sand Creek Rd, #36 In: traband, or items subject to regulation or Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered registration will not be transferred with the by the following owner(s): Los Mexicanos liened unit unless otherwise noted.

Famiy Market Inc. This business is con- Dates Published: 12/22/2023 and ducted by: A Corporation, State Of Incor- 12/29/2023 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., poration. CA. The registrant commenced Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. to transact business under the fictitious Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91869 Pubbusiness name or names listed above on lish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023.

N/A. Signature of registrant: Basher Saif Muflihi, CEO. This statement was filed with NOTICE OF LIEN SALE the County Clerk of Contra Costa County SELF STORAGE AUCTION on: November 28, 2023 by Deputy Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underExpires 11/27/2028 Brentwood Press No. signed intends to sell the liened personal 02-1273 91807 Publish dates: December property described below, pursuant to the 8,15, 22, 29, 2023. provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the CaliforFICTITIOUS BUSINESS nia Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and NAME STATEMENT Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq..

File No. F-2023-0006204 The name of the On the 9th day of January, 2024, at business(es): Dolci Delizie Yoli Located 11:45 A.M., the undersigned will sell at: 162 Canary Creek Way In: Brentwood, the contents of liened storage units by CA 94513, is hereby registered by the public sale by competitive bidding on the following owner(s): Guadalupe Yolanda premises where said property has been Serrano. This business is conducted by: stored and which are located at Acorn Self An Individual. The registrant commenced Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, to transact business under the fictitious Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) business name or names listed above on 432-3200. Self-storage liened units genN/A. Signature of registrant: An Individual. erally include miscellaneous household This statement was filed with the County goods, office or business equipment, Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December furniture, furnishings, clothing and 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/4/2028 personal effects. In addition to those Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91827 Pub- general contents, the pre-lien inventory lish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, revealed the following described goods: January 5, 2024.

Customer Name: 1. Jalissa Thomas - Motorcycle Helmet, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Futon, Clothing, Shoes, 15+ Boxes.

NAME STATEMENT 2. Auntrell Brooks - Dishes, Lamps, MirFile No. F-2023-0006469 The name of the ror, Paintings/Artwork, Scooter. business(es): Spiritually Free Located 3. Mele Poleo- Shoes, 15+ Boxes & Bags. at: 2151 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery 4. Kenisha Smith - Clothing, 27 + Boxes Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the & Bags. following owner(s): Lydia Alvarez. This 5. Michael Nunez – Skateboard, Motorbusiness is conducted by: An Individual. cycle Helmet, Musical Instruments/Cases, The registrant commenced to transact 6+ Boxes & Bags. business under the fictitious business 6. Telara Caves - Desk, Table w/Chairs, name or names listed above on 9/8/2023. Safe, 14+ Boxes & Bags.

Signature of registrant: Lydia Alvarez. This 7. Daniel Bejarano - Scooter, Ladders, statement was filed with the County Clerk Gardener/Lawn Equip, Suitcases, Collectof Contra Costa County on: December 18, ables, Flat Screen TV, 60+ Boxes & Bags, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/17/2028 Xmas Decorations, Amp, Fish Tank.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91863 Pub- Purchases must be paid for at the time lish dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January of purchase by cash only. All purchased 5, 12, 2024. items sold as-is, where-is, and must be

LEGAL NOTICES removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 12/22/2023 and on 12/29 /2023. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91859 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 132205-5 Loan No. NGU2341 Title Order No. 95313704 APN 019-780-045-1 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. IRON OAK HOME LOANS, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): THANH D NGUYEN Deed of Trust: recorded on 10/26/2021 as Document No. 20210300265 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 12/28/2023 at 01:30 PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 145, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8603, STERLING PINNACLE FILED AUGUST 6, 2003, IN BOOK 455 OF MAPS, PAGE 14, AND AS CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-376420 AND RECORDED MARCH 29, 2005 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-106091, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AS AMENDED BY THE FILED MAP RECORDED JANUARY 27, 2006 IN BOOK 487 OF MAPS, PAGE 11, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: THE SUBSURFACE WATER RIGHTS BELOW A DEPTH OF 300 FEET AS RELINQUISHED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ON THE FILED MAP. THE RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MANUEL F. ANDRADE, ET UX, RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 1972, BOOK 6779, PAGE 787, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AS FOLLOWS: THE RIGHT TO DRILL OR OTHERWISE EXPLORE FOR AND REMOVE FROM THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS.” ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS, LICENSES AND RIGHTS OF ENTRY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN, ON, OR UPON THE PROPERTY AND ANYWHERE WITHIN, ABOVE OR WITHIN 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, WHETHER IN CONNECTION WITH DRILLING, EXPLORATION, TESTING, EXTRACTION OR OTHERWISE, HAVE BEEN QUITCLAIMED BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 8, 2003, INSTRUMENT NO. 2003-389339, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2341 INDIAN SPRINGS COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $731,219.16 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy

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shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 132205-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONTAINS FROM ONE TO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: NOTICE TO TENANT OR ELIGIBLE BIDDER: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 132205-5 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 11/20/2023 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC., as Trustee 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-9390772 or www.nationwideposting.com LAUREN MEYER, VICE PRESIDENT MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0443670 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/08/2023, 12/15/2023, 12/22/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91777 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 2023.

ty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LINDA CLARK, ARTHUR M. CLARK Recorded: 5/7/2015 as Instrument No. 20150089225-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2024 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,374.30 The purported property address is: 1043 MEADOWGATE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-280-078-7 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. LOT 23, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7948, FILED FEBRUARY 16, 1996 IN MAP BOOK 384, PAGE 44, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1) ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND, AS CONTAINED IN THE DEED TO MARTIN M. ENOS, JR., ET AL, RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1980, IN BOOK 10072, PAGE 387. 2) THE INTEREST CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1997, SERIES NO. 97-204493, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-964049-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by

the Trustee: CA-23-964049-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . EXHIBIT “A” TS No.: CA-23-964049-CL IDSPub #0189675 12/15/2023 12/22/2023 12/29/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91750 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-964049-CL Order No.: 2887741 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/27/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warran-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

ESCROW # 0126021654 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/ are: Muflihi, Inc. 50 Sand Creek Road, Ste. 36, Brentwood, CA 94513. Doing Business as: Los Mexicanos Market All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: (if none, so state) NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: Los Mexicanos Family Market Inc. 50 Sand Creek Road, Ste. 36, Brentwood, CA 94513 The assets being sold are generally described as: furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and liquor license And are located at: 50 Sand Creek Road, Ste. 36, Brentwood, CA 94513 The kind of license to be transferred is: #21573123 issued for the premises located at: 50 Sand Creek Road, Ste. 36, Brentwood, CA 94513 The anticipated date of the bulk sale/ transfer is January 11, 2024 and upon approval by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the office of OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY located at 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520, Escrow Holder.

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including estimated inventory is $40,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec 24703 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 12/13/23 Los Mexicanos Family Market Inc. /S/ By: Bashar S Muflihi, CEO/CFO /S/ By: Amgad Mohamed, Secretary Muflihi, Inc. /S/ By: Abdulla S Muflihi, President/

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BRENTWOOD PRESS No. 02-1273 91850 Dept.: 30 Room: N/A b. The address of Publish Dates: December 22, 2023. the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE published at least once each week for four FOR CHANGE OF NAME successive weeks prior to the date set for PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jonathan hearing on the petition in the following Garcia SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, newspaper of general circulation, printed COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court in this county: Brentwood Press Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Date: 12/05/2023 Judge of the Superior Jonathan Garcia CASE NUMBER: N23- Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91831 2373 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, Petitioner Jonathan Garcia filed a peti- January 5, 2024. tion with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jonathan Garcia to Proposed Name: NAME STATEMENT Jonathan Fernandes. 2. THE COURT File No. F-2023-0006263 The name of ORDERS that all persons interested in this the business(es): RB JUNK REMOVAL matter shall appear before this court at the SERVICES Located at: 73 Valerian Ct In: hearing indicated below to show cause, if Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by any, why the petition for change of name the following owner(s): Rick S. Burgard. should not be granted. Any person object- This business is conducted by: An Individing to the name changes described above ual. The registrant commenced to transact must file a written objection that includes business under the fictitious business name the reasons for the objection at least two or names listed above on 11/29/2023. Sigcourt days before the matter is scheduled nature of registrant: Rick Burgard, CEO. This to be heard and must appear at the hear- statement was filed with the County Clerk ing to show cause why the petition should of Contra Costa County on: December 8, not be granted. If no written objection is 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/7/2028 timely filed, the court may grant the peti- Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91858 Publish tion without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR- dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, ING a. Date: 3/6/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. 12, 2024.

Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Order to Show Cause shall be published at NAME STATEMENT least once each week for four successive File No. F-2023-0006385 The name of the weeks prior to the date set for hearing on business(es): Medicare Facil Located the petition in the following newspaper of at: 236 Blue Lake In: Oakley, CA 94561, general circulation, printed in this county: is hereby registered by the following Brentwood Press owner(s): Astrid Acero Lopez Insurance Date: 12/19/2023 Judge of the Superior Services Inc. This business is conducted Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91861 by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, CA. The registrant commenced to transact January 5, 12, 2024. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/15/2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Signature of registrant: Astrid Consuelo FOR CHANGE OF NAME Acero, President. This statement was filed PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael with the County Clerk of Contra Costa Angelo Custodio Alano and Christine County on: December 13, 2023 by Deputy Magwili Martinez, In Pro Per. SUPE- Clerk Expires 12/12/2028 Oakley Press No. RIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF 03-0477 91866 Publish dates: December CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024.

CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael Angelo Custodio Alano CASE NUMBER: N23NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 1988 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street Oakley, Petitioner Michael Angelo Custodio Alano CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of and Christine Magwili Martinez filed a peti- the goods stored in the prospective units tion with this court for a decree changing below. #612 Anna Jones, #13 Rodion names as follows: Present Name: a. Aivazov, #812 Heidi Werner, #900 & Jacob Christian Alano Martinez to #913 Cassie Cavanaugh, #975 Stephen Proposed Name: Jacob Christian Mar- Crandell, #319 Tiffany Martin, #942 tinez Alano. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that Andrew Simpson, #9032 Alexandria all persons interested in this matter shall Moore. The goods are described as furappear before this court at the hearing indi- niture, tools and miscellaneous personal cated below to show cause, if any, why the property items being sold pursuant to petition for change of name should not be the assertion of the lien on January 4th, granted. Any person objecting to the name 2024 at 10:30 am. In order to collect the changes described above must file a writ- amounts due from you. The sale will take ten objection that includes the reasons for place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA the objection at least two court days before 94561 County of Contra Costa state of Calithe matter is scheduled to be heard and fornia. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter must appear at the hearing to show cause 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California why the petition should not be granted. Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction If no written objection is timely filed, the is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. court may grant the petition without a Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: Purchase must be in cash only paid at the 1/12/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior The address of the court is same as noted cancellation, in the event of settlement above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show between owner and obligated party. OakCause shall be published at least once each ley Press No. 03-0477 91876 Publish Dates: week for four successive weeks prior to the December 22, 29, 2023. date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, NOTICE OF LIEN SALE printed in this county: Brentwood Press The following persons are in lien at Oakley b. Need consent of minor or his appearance Gateway Self Storage at hearing.

2101 Laurel Rd. Date: 10/20/2023 Judge of the Superior Oakley, CA 94561: Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91782 Sharon Ford Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, Donald Johnson 2023.

The items to be sold include: Misc. Furniture, Clothes, Toys, Electronics, HouseORDER TO SHOW CAUSE hold Items. All bids must be placed FOR CHANGE OF NAME prior to Auction posted end time. The PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michelle date of the sale will be 1/03/2024 @ Martinez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR- 12pm. The location of the sale will be: NIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Online at www.storagetreasures.com Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91871 December OF: Michelle Martinez CASE NUMBER: 22, 29, 2023.

N23-2282 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michelle Martinez filed a petiNOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE tion with this court for a decree changing Notice is hereby given that the undersigned names as follows: Present Name: a. intend to sell the personal property deMichelle Martinez to Proposed Name: scribed below to enforce a lien imposed Cristina Martinez. 2. THE COURT ORDERS on said property pursuant to the California that all persons interested in this mat- Storage Act (Section 21700-21718 of the ter shall appear before this court at the Business & Professions Code) Cypress Self hearing indicated below to show cause, if Storage: Property is located in separate any, why the petition for change of name storage unit at Cypress Self Storage, should not be granted. Any person object- 207 E Cypress Rd Oakley CA 94561. The ing to the name changes described above auction will be conducted entirely on must file a written objection that includes line at Bid13.com. the reasons for the objection at least two Auctioneer: Bid13.com 1-888-992-4313; court days before the matter is scheduled agent for Owner. Pictures of the contents to be heard and must appear at the hearing of the storage unit may be viewed on line. to show cause why the petition should not Bids must be entered online beginning be granted. If no written objection is timely December 26th, 2023 at 10:00 am, filed, the court may grant the petition ending at 10:00 am January 5th, 2024. without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Name / Unit

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Roberto Martinez, Unit: A1011 (10x10) Tina O’Sullivan, Unit: C2083 (10x10) Giavanni SanFilippo, Unit: C2096 (10x10) William Souza, Unit: C2130 (10x10) Ebony Roland, Unit: C3006 (10x10) Lisa Cross, Unit: C2259 (5x10) Nailah Jefferson, Unit: C2258 (5x10) Darby Struve, Unit: D1051 (10x13) Ryan Ng, Unit, C3209 (7.5x10) Bernard Medrano, Unit: B1051 (5x10) Payments must be paid for at time of purchase. All items in unit are sold as is and must be removed within three days from the time of sale. Deposit of $200.00 cash at time of purchase and will be refunded when unit is emptied and clean. Sale is subject to cancelation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

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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)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01257-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/loginpage. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01257-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 6, 2023 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https:// www.altisource.com/loginpage.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 91836 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2023-01257-CA A.P.N.:033-070-055-0 Property Address: 195 DOUGLAS ROAD, 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 문서 에 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 NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jagir Singh, An Unmarried Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 03/06/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0066537-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 01/31/2024 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: $ 627,798.99 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: 195 DOUGLAS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-070-055-0 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: $ 627,798.99. 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

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Delta Christian Community Food Pantry delivers 8,000 pounds of food, toys, socks The Delta Christian Community Food Pantry (DCCFP) delivered more than 8,000 pounds of food, toys, and socks to people in three locations on Tuesday, Dec. 19. This was the pantry’s last food distribution before Christmas.

This was one of several holiday programs, including: Advent boxes: The Byron Delta Lions Club assembled and donated 200 food boxes. That contained non-perishable and holiday appropriate items for our neighbors.

Warm new socks: We gave away over 500 pairs of new socks. Several neighbors commented on how much they appreciated the items.

Toy drive: Neighbors signed up at the beginning of December to receive gifts for their children. The gift tags were located on the Delta Community Presby-

The Delta Christian Community Food Pantry delivered more than 8,000 pounds of food, toys, and socks to people in three locations on Dec. 19.

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terian Church’s Christmas Giving Tree.

All tags were taken by church members and DCCFP.

The Delta Christian Community Food Pantry was formed under the auspices of Saint Anne Catholic, Delta Com-

munity Presbyterian and Byron United Methodist churches. It is organized under the Saint Vincent de Paul society. The pantry has about 750 registered families.

Every Tuesday, the pantry distributes 6,000 pounds of food to over 700 neighbors from three locations: St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Byron, at 9 a.m.; New Calvary Church; Knightsen at 10 a.m. and New Covenant Church on Bethel Island at 11 a.m..

Their food comes from several sources, the largest being from “The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Under TEFAP, the pantry receives a monthly delivery of menus to support 170 portions a week. In addition to TEFAP, it collects bakery, deli and frozen items from the Discovery Bay Safeway and the Oakley Grocery Outlet under a program called, “Feeding America.”

Commissioner from page 1 interview ranged from legal questions pertaining to zoning laws to ethical questions about how candidates would conduct themselves in a variety of situations.

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erts was reappointed to the council as she reaches the end of her previous two-year term on Dec. 31. The terms of Commissioner Rod Flohr, Commissioner Kristopher Brand and Vice Chairperson David Sparling all end on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Travel from page 1 safe for all who use them. With the holidays approaching, the CHP is intensifying enforcement efforts to quickly remove impaired drivers from our roads,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said.

“This holiday season, we are asking the motoring public to commit to making responsible decisions behind the wheel and help ensure that everyone arrives home safely.”

The Office of Traffic Safety provides grants for more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state that will join the CHP and deploy additional officers over the holidays to stop suspected impaired drivers. From October 2022 to September 2023, the traffic safety office funded more than 5,500 DUI enforcement operations throughout the state, resulting in more than 6,300 DUI arrests.

Impaired driving also puts Caltrans workers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and tow truck operators at risk as they work on the side of the state’s roads.

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Mayor’s ‘walk and talk’ Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant joined students at Ron Nunn Elementary School on Dec. 8 as part of the school’s “Walk and Talk” program that invites students to meet local leaders. Bryant spoke with students about local government and signed “a ton” of autographs, according to Brian Oftedal, the vice president of the Ron Nunn Parents Club. The students asked questions about the structure of city government as well as policy To view a video of the event, visit and budget-related questions. www.thepress.net/multimedia

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This eventually led to the construction of Contra Costa College in San Pablo. At the time, Contra Costa County’s population was 249,322 and growing quickly, in 1950 a second campus was established in Martinez, which eventually was relocated and became Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill.

As the county continued to expand eastward and southward, a third campus was built at the former Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg that eventually became Los Medanos College.

Smaller academic centers were established in Brentwood in 2001, and in San Ramon in 2006, providing a higher education opportunity to anyone in the county within a 15-minute drive.

In November 1971, the district was renamed the Contra Costa Community College District.

Today, it serves about 46,000 unduplicated students annually (2022-23).

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Links to activities and programs that celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Contra Costa College and Diablo Valley College will also be available at www.4cd.edu. along with events and activities associated with the 50th anniversary celebration of Los Medanos College.

The public is also invited to join these free college activities and programs.

Thanks to the GI Bill and the influx of military and war workers who moved to California during World War II, the expansion of junior colleges in the state offered the affordable higher education solution needed to successfully return to civilian life.

The district was one of 14 formed between 1946 and 1950, and became the first countywide community college district in the state.

The first district was set up at Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg in 1949.

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