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Oakley educators picket for ‘Fentanyl is killing higher pay, better support people worldwide’ Oakley mayor, police chief share opioid experiences at City Hall event

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Teachers, faculty, and parents from the Oakley Unified Teachers Association held a union picket on Laurel Road on Dec. 18 as teachers continue to fight for a new contract and better working conditions. board meeting from 6-7 p.m. at Laurel Elementary School at 1141 Laurel Road, urging the board to come up with an agreement that would benefit teachers

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They both shared their stories, both professional and personal, in an “Opioid Awareness Community Forum” at Oakley City Hall last Wednesday night.

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Members of the Oakley Union Teachers Association (OUTA), the California School Employees Association (CSEA), and the California Teachers Association (CTA) held a union picket from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 18 on the corner of Laurel Road and Mercedes Lane in Oakley.

Union members say they hope to obtain higher pay, more benefits, and greater support for young students and those who exhibit extreme or violent behaviors in class, among other improvements. After the picket, several members of OUTA, CSEA, and school support staff union Local 1 spoke at a school

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bring people together who don’t normally get together,” Beard explained of the event. “They realized that they do have this common bond that they had somebody, or they know somebody in their inner or extended circles, that are impacted by this issue.”

The event, hosted by Contra Costa Health, the City of Oakley, and Contra Costa County MEDS Coalition, gave those affected by the ongoing opioid crisis an opportunity to tell their stories, and for organizations like the MEDS Coalition to dispense information about their program and their resources. Those in attendance also received a small box of Narcan with instructions see Fentanyl page 18

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Writing couple ‘making their way around the bay one book at a time’ Hometown Highlights Alphabet Series authors’ lesson for local residents: Be thankful you live here

Kori Barton displays B is for Brentwood, part of the Hometown Alphabet Series.

By Nicole Becchina Staff Writer

The Hometown Highlights Alphabet Series was created by Kori Barton and her husband, Sammy. They are Bay Area natives and co-author and illustrate the Hometown Alphabet books, which highlight “gems in our Northern California communities” that begin with letters A through Z in each town and encourage children to be thankful for their hometown, according to their website, hometownalphabet.com.

Barton and her husband have completed books for Concord (C is for Concord), Walnut Creek (W is for Walnut Creek), Clayton (C is for Clayton) and Brentwood (B is for Brentwood).

The series began with C is for Concord and was originally made as a gift.

“I’ve always loved good books,” Barton said. “Good books with great art, good story lines and good vocabulary. When I was doing yard work one day in our backyard in Concord, I realized, ‘I don’t think we have a children’s book about Concord.’ So my husband and I just made one. An A-to-Z book about Concord, and it was

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a gift for our kids, but then it grew into a gift for our community at large. We’re so thankful. The community loved it. So other people from other cities began asking for books for their cities, so we continued.”

Each book features a different city and its landmarks, facts, destinations and anything that makes that city special. For example, the book B is for Brentwood, features the Brentwood Press for the letter ‘N,’- N is for Newspaper.

“This A to Z book of Brentwood highlights is filled with whimsical poetry, colorful paintings, and fascinating local history,” Barton said. “I would say the most exciting thing is just creating connections with locals. I get

to meet people and talk with people that I wouldn’t get to meet if I didn’t have the excuse of the book. So it’s been a real treat to get to know people and hear why they love their town. That’s been really fun for us. We enjoy that.”

Barton said she is inspired by children’s books and exploring towns in the Bay Area.

“I love books, so I think children’s books are inspirational for so many reasons,” Barton said. “I love the art in them and just the different things that make the kids excited about reading. Also, just driving around towns.

It’s been really fun to see things and go “ope that’s a highlight of the town for sure” so that’s been a real treat.”

Barton said the next book in the series will be M is for Martinez and is in the works.

“We’re always working on other projects,” Barton said. “We always have other books going. Our motto is “making our way around the bay one book at a time,” so at any given time we have one or two books going. It’s just very fun to be able to see other cities around and see who needs a book for their town or who doesn’t have one yet, so that’s our goal.”

“One of our main goals is just encouraging families and kids to be thankful in the town that God has placed them in,” Barton said. “Its a beautiful place and we’re so thankful for it, so we hope it makes other families thankful too.”

To follow the Hometown Highlights Alphabet Series, to find out what books they have coming next and learn about behind the scenes, visit their website at www. hometownalphabet.com. They can also be found on Instagram @HometownHighlightsAlphabet and Facebook @Hometown Highlights Alphabet Series.

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County plans major capital projects in East County Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis has announced four major capital projects planned in District 3 that will improve fire protection, youth programming, and access to county services for East County.

The investments, totaling over $173 million, will bring two new fire stations, a youth center and a major county service center to the area.

“East County is one of the fastestgrowing parts of the Bay Area, and we need services to expand to where our population is growing,” Burgis said in a press release.

“When these projects are completed, residents won’t have to travel to Martinez or Concord to receive crucial county services, teens will have more safe and enriching programs after school, and East County will have the best fire and paramedic coverage in our history.”

The East County Service Center The service center, planned on county-owned land off Technology Way near the intersection of Sand Creek Road and Brentwood Boulevard in Brentwood, is expected to serve 300 residents per day across eight different county departments, including: • Employment and Human Services • Health Services • the Clerk-Recorder’s Office • Veterans Services • Child Support Services • Probation • the District Attorney and the Public Defender • the District 3 Supervisor’s Office.

The East County Service Center to be built on Technology Way in Brentwood is one of four major capital projects planned in District 3 of Contra Costa County.

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It will also host an office for the Department of Information Technology, which does not provide services to the public. The 113,000 -square-foot facility will begin construction in 2026 and is planned to open by the end of 2027 at a cost of $120 million. Services currently provided in other County offices will continue being provided in those locations.

The District 3 Youth Center The center will provide an array of services and programs for middle school and high school-aged youth, and is the direct result of voters passing Measure X, the 2020 sales tax measure that included increasing youth services.

The building will be 15,000 square feet on Windy Springs Lane off Lone Tree Way near the borders of Brentwood, Antioch and Oakley, and will serve youth from all three

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Antioch youth in particular will be served by both the District 3 Youth Center, located less than half a mile from the eastern Brentwood-Antioch border, and the District 5 Youth Center planned on Loveridge Road in Pittsburg, less than one mile from the western Pittsburg-Antioch border. The two centers are about 8 miles apart.

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Fire protection services Fire services will also see major upgrades, with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District building two fire stations inside the Brentwood city limits.

Fire Station #94 on First Street in Downtown Brentwood will be a new modern replacement for the obsolete station that was previously used by East Contra Costa Fire. Plans for the station are awaiting a hearing in front of the Brentwood Planning Commission, with the estimated $12 million construction process starting as early as Spring 2025.

Fire Station #90 will be located on the corner of Windy Springs Lane and Lone Tree Way, adjacent to the new District 3 Youth Center. It will be an entirely new station, designed to house two companies. Design work will begin in January 2025, and the station is expected to cost $23 million.

Improvements to fire protection services are particularly important to Brentwood homeowners, who have faced non-renewed insurance policies. Brentwood is rated a Class 4 town by the Insurance Services Office based on the previous level of protection previously provided by East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, which impacts homeowners’ insurance rates. The Insurance Services Office is evaluating coverage in Brentwood, which could see an improved rating to Class 3 or better and reduce insurance costs, based on the increases in staffing and other benefits of the annexation into Contra Costa Fire.

The City of Brentwood is accepting applications from residents The City of Brentwood is accepting applications from residents for the Commissions listed below. Due to term expirations on Dec. 31. All the Commission are an advisory panel to the City Council made up of five Brentwood residents. Applicants must reside within Brentwood City limits. All applications are due by Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Arts Commission: Two appointments are available. Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, as needed. Commissioners should be knowledgeable about and represent a cross section and distribution of membership among the major art and cultural fields, which may include one or more of the following disciplines: architectural arts, dance, art education, fiber arts, literature, music, painting, performing arts, photography, ceramics, sculpture, murals, visual, functional art, and crafts Park and Recreation Commission: Two appointments are available. The commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, as needed. The Commission makes recommendations on park and recreation facility designs, use of City parks and recreation facilities, and provides feedback and recommendations in regard to program and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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Driver in critical condition after running stop sign

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Two drivers were taken to the hospital – one in critical, but stable, condition – after a head-on collision in unincorporated Brentwood late Monday afternoon.

The crash is the second such incident at the intersection of Balfour Road and Bixler Road involving a speeding vehicle in the last two weeks, when a speeding car, driven by a juvenile, crashed into the guard post at The Lakes, killing one of the guards and severely injuring another.

In Monday’s crash, ConFire and the California Highway Patrol responded to the call for a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a sedan with one overturned into a ditch at that intersection shortly before 4:45 p.m.

Monday. ConFire workers saw the front of a Ford Taurus severely damaged and a Dodge Ram 1500 turned over with the truck’s cab in a ditch at the corner of the intersection.

Both drivers were extricated from their vehicles and taken to nearby hos-

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ConFire firefighters work on a truck that flipped over and landed in a ditch after colliding head on with another vehicle at the intersection of Balfour Road and Bixler Road on Monday afternoon. pitals where both are expected to be okay, officials said. The driver of the pickup was originally reported to have

suffered critical injuries, while the driver of the sedan suffered minor injuries.

A driver who witnessed the crash

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at the intersection said that the pickup truck was speeding down Bixler Road when they ran the stop sign and hit the sedan as it was trying to turn onto Balfour. ”I just came to the stop sign, and then there was the car trying to make a left,” said Surend Reddy, who was driving east on Balfour Road. “Then this truck just ran through the stop sign. I think the truck was running like 60-70 miles per hour without stopping at the stop sign and hit straight into the car.”

A CHP officer confirmed that the truck ran past the stop sign at Bixler Road when it hit the sedan.

Reddy added that the intersection is “dangerous” for drivers and is waiting for something to be done about it.

“Traffic lights here will help us out big time. It would make a big difference,” he said. ”People out here don’t tend to drive the speed limit,” CHP officer Beatriz Lanza added. “They just have to be more careful and allow themselves to drive at a safer speed that allows them to take into consideration one or two lanes.”

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Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

For print, email your events to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. For online, post your events for free on The Press Community Calendar www.thepress.net/calendar.

This Week’s Events Sunday, December 29 Grand Chanukah Community Festival and Grand Menorah Lighting Chabad of the Delta invites everyone to the Brentwood Community Center, at 35 Oak St., at 4:30 p.m. There will be an LED light show, a giant menorah lighting with dignitaries, Chanukah music, Chanukah crafts, prizes, caricatures, and more. The first 50 children will receive a free fidget dreidel. RSVP for the event at jewishdelta.com/chanuka.

Tuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Party and Pickleball Fundraiser

Eat, drink and celebrate with the Discovery Bay Pickleball Club at Skipolini’s second-floor event space from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at 3070 Main St. in Oakley. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, dancing, a photo booth and a cash bar.

Tickets are limited to the first 100 people who Venmo @recSport. Each ticket buyer should note New Year’s Eve Party and names of guests when making the payment. DJ Dougie Fresh will play music. All proceeds will help pay for six new pickle ball courts at the Discovery Bay Community Center.

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university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life. As encouraged by the Leading Player, Pippin dabbles in bloody battle, romantic entanglements, and savvy political maneuvers, only to discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought.

Performances will be at Heritage High School, 101 American Avenue in Brentwood, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10-$14 and can be purchased at https://www.hhsrisingstars.net

Tuesday, January 21 Casino Bus Trip Presented by Oakley Senior Center

Roundtrip motorcoach transportation to the Hard Rock Casino, with water and snacks will be provided, and participants will play Bingo and 50/50 raffles on the bus en route to the casino. Tickets are $37 and include driver’s tip. Each person will receive a bonus of $25 case onto their players card, and Bingo players will receive an extra $10 bonus. Attendees must pay in advance to reserve a seat by Jan. 20. The bus will leave Oakley Senior Center around 8 a.m. and participants will spend five hours at the Hard Rock Casino to gamble and eat. The bus is expected to arrive home around 5:30 p.m. For details, call Allan at the Oakley Senior Center at 925-262-7223 or 925-265-3417.

Saturday, January 25 Discovery Bay State of the Town Gala

Kalyani Arts Annual Day & Art Show from 5-7 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., will feature the unveiling of unveiling of a public wall art by Kalyani Arts, selected by the Arts Commission, which will be on display throughout January and February. It’s a showcase of diverse and inspiring artwork created by students and emerging artists..

This year’s Gala will be a Kentucky Derby theme -- Talk Derby to Me. Guests are encouraged to dress up like they are going to the Derby. There will be music, dinner, horse races, and a live and silent auction from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club, 1475 Clubhouse Drive in Discovery Bay. Tickets are Tickets are $145 each or table of 8 for $1.095.

Tickets and dinner details are available at www.discoverybaychamber.org.

Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11 “Pippin” Musical at Heritage High School

Sunday, February 9 Brentwood PAL King of the Grill 25th Anniversary

Thursday, January 9 Kalyani Arts Day and Art Show

Heritage High School’s senior theater students present the musical “Pippin,” both a humorous allegory about growing up and a dark tale of the danger of false appearances and empty promises. As told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Player, Pippin is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “corner of the sky.” Pippin returns from

The barbecue competition will be from 12:30-3 p.m. at Bowelro, 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $50, or $60 at the door, and includes 3 tastes from five teams, plus salad, a roll and potato salad. Additional tastings are $10. Each ticketholder can get one taste of chicken ribs or tri tip from each team of their choosing. Live music will follow.

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Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net /calendar Saturday, February 8 Third Annual Sweetheart Run/Walk Presented by the Rotary Club of Brentwood

From 9-11 a.m., rain or shine, enjoy a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) route from Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road in Brentwood, and a festive atmosphere. Cross the finish line to a celebratory Champagne or sparkling cider toast. To register or for details, visit www.RunBrentwood.com.

Registration is $39 per person. Packet pick-up location to be announced.

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://brentwoodrotaryclub.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 https://www.facebook.com/ antiochrotaryclub/. 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 the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/.

Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd.

Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club.

For more information, visit: https://discoverybaylions.com/who-we-are/meetings/.

Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/.

Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution

The Oakley Senior Center at 215 Second St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags. It also hosts a flea market, vendor fair, which includes trinkets, arts and crafts, collectibles and antiques, happens the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Table space is $10 or 3 for $25.

For details, call Jim Fridas at 925-813-1007 or the senior center at 925-626-7223. The center also offers bingo the every second Tuesday of the month. Doors open at noon and you must be 18 to play.

Hope House Food Distribution

The distributions are on Monday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon at 218 Pine St. in Brentwood.

IHMC Food Distribution

On the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, the Contra Costa County Food Bank distributes fruits and vegetables from the parking lot at 500 Fairview Ave. from noon-1 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul also distributes food from the church hall every Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.

Soroptimists

Soroptimists is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St.

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 First 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 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https://www.mcl1155.org/.

Delta Informal Gardeners

The group meets the fourth Monday of most months at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church at 809 Second St. at 7:30 p.m. For details, contact Roger Marman at 562-421-8036 or ramarman@gmail.com.

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, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 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.

Coffee with Carolyn

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 fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the Kaleidoscope Sacred Garden behind the Byron United Methodist Church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

4-H Clubs

The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org. Knightsen: Knightsen 4H meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. at Knightsen Elementary School at 1923 Delta Road.

Open to boys and girls ages 5-19 as well.

For details, contact Rosa Sherwood or Maria Jehn at knightsen4h@gmail.com. Brentwood: The club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month with dinner at 6:30, and meeting at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. We meet at the Knightsen Farm Bureau Hall at 3020 2nd St. in Knightsen. For further details, email Angela at brentwood@contracosta4h.org.

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December 2, 6:35 p.m. A missing adult was reported on Sciortino Court. A 73-year-old white male left the house on foot.

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Editor: Hi, my name is Will. I am a resident of Brentwood, and have been for the past 20 years. I have lived my entire life in Brentwood and know it like the back of my hand. But there is one issue I have noticed while living here that I have not seen improve very much. And that is the idea of “the third space”. Third spaces are a place that is not your home and not your work.

Examples can be coffee shops, parks, libraries, and community centers.

They play a vital role in fostering strong, connected communities. Unlike home (first space) or work/school (second space), third spaces offer neutral ground where people can gather, interact, and build relationships. While you might be confused and ask “Does Brentwood not have many parks, coffee shops, and a library?” and you would be right. All of that is true on the surface, but in reality they are not functioning as they should. Most coffee shops are popular

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The issues with them are: they are not designed to have people stay inside for an extended period of time (especially Dutch Bros, which has no interior), they are expensive, and rely on drive throughs, which clog up roads and create isolation. Most parks are built far away from walking distance and other centers.

The library is one shining example of a good third place but it cannot be the only one. Another possible enemy of the third space is the constant turnover in The Streets of Brentwood. It was once the most popular spot in town. But over time, the price of rent has driven out almost every business not attached to a massive corporation.

This leads to younger people having no reason to go there.

I firmly believe Brentwood needs to do more to build third spaces to help support its community. I think a good place to start would be doing something about the businesses in The Streets of Brentwood constantly leaving.

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John Thomas Gaughan

24 October 1935 - 31 October 2024 John Thomas “Jack” Gaughan, 89, artist, entrepreneur, and resident of Brentwood, Calif., died Oct. 31, 2024.

Jack passed away in his sleep while living in hospice in Concord, Calif. after years of contending with Alzheimer’s disease.

Jack is survived by his wife, Betty Gaughan (née Partridge); children Peter (Cathy) Gaughan IV, Margaret “Peggie” (Robert) Hamilton, and Michael (Sandra) Gaughan; and grandchildren Sally Ann Gaughan, Riley Gaughan, Peter Gaughan V, Nathan Gaughan, Caitlin Hamilton, and Azure Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his sister Sharon and brothers Peter II and Terrence.

Jack was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 24, 1935. His father, John, was a motorcycle police officer and his mother, Lucille Klinkner, was a dietician. He attended St Ignatius and Parma Senior high schools.

Jack met Betty while they were students at Baldwin-Wallace College; he graduated from B-W with a degree in Psychology and Fine Arts & Business in 1960.

Betty and Jack were wed June 13, 1959. Their children were born in the Cleveland area before the family moved to Southern California in 1971.

There, they opened a camera store, a gift shop, a stationery store, and a warehouse, but Jack’s principal career was always marketing photographic equipment.

After Jack and Betty moved to the San Francisco area in 1985, he began

studying and teaching visual arts. Jack developed a beautifully asymmetrical and organic style of clay sculpture, while also being a talented photographer and sketch and watercolor artist. Jack was also a wonderful actor, singer, and impresario. He performed or directed many times with the Ross Valley Players, San Rafael’s Belrose Theater, and the Mountain Play Association at the amphitheater within Mount Tamalpais State Park.

In 2003, Jack and Betty moved to Brentwood. Jack brought with him his commitment to the arts. With partner Steve Kinsella, he founded the Brentwood Theater Company (now the Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble), including the iconic outdoor experience of “Broadway Under the Stars”. Jack taught art at Los Medanos College and later established the Delta Gallery of the Arts. He was also an active member of the Brentwood Rotary Club and Brentwood Police Activities League.

For his contributions to the community, Jack was recognized as both 2012 Artist of the Year and 2013 Citizen of the Year in the City of Brentwood.

Jack, or “Papa” as he was known by his family, will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was unique, ambitious, creative, and loving. His tireless energy was infectious to everyone around him.

A celebration of Jack’s life with be held at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building (757 First St.) on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2-4 p.m. RSVP would be welcome (but not required!) to Pete at 925-330-1733. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you support Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble (ghostlightte.org)!

His ashes will be scattered at Mt. Tamalpais’s amphitheater.

Yolanda White Martin

Yolanda and her husband, Michael, built a life filled with love and laughter in Brentwood, California, where they raised their beloved daughter, Kylie. Yolanda’s joy for life, strength, and ability to find happiness in the little things will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; her cherished daughter, Kylie; her mother, Edna; her brother, Mathew; and countless family members and friends who will forever honor her memory.

A Celebration of Life for Yolanda Martin will be held on Monday, January 13, at 11 a.m. at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood, California. A reception to celebrate Yolanda’s life will follow the service. All are welcome to attend.

Mary J. Spinelli

eight great grandchildren, sisters Rose Hinojosa and Linda Floyd, brothers Bob Pato and Pete Pato.

She is predeceased by her husband Gustavo Spinelli, son-in-law Douglas Pearce, her sisters Shirley Farnum and Phyllis Grove, brothers Eugene Pato, Tony Pato, John Pato and Bill Pato.

A visitation for Mary will be held on Jan. 7, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel, 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch Calif. Service will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel at 10:30 a.m., followed by graveside interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Oct. 21, 1966 - Oct. 28, 2024 Yolanda White Martin, 58, passed away on October 28 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Known for her radiant smile and unwavering kindness, Yolanda brought light to every room she entered.

Born and raised in Chico, California, Yolanda graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1984 and earned a degree in Health Science from California State University, Chico, in 1992. She dedicated over 20 years of her life to Safeway, where she was admired for her professionalism, warmth, and compassion.

May 14, 1932 – Dec. 16, 2024 Mary was born in Antioch, Calif. on May 14, 1932 to Eugene and Margaret Pato. She attended school in Oakley and graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1950.

In June of 1950, she married Gustavo Spinelli. They had three children – Frank, Angelo and Angelina. Mary is survived by son Frank and his wife Gloria, son Angelo and his wife Debbie, daughter Angelina Pearce.

Mary has five grandchildren: Sam Spinelli, (Erica) Corinne Garcia, (Jesse) Ronald Pearce, (Jennifer), Lindsay Mateas, (Darrin) and Brian Pearce, and

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Young Liberty boys basketball aims to be battle-tested for a playoff run

By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

Having one of the youngest rosters in program history and being in the midst of a head coaching transition, head coach Rich Morton emphasizes development within his team through the start of the young season.

This year’s Liberty team consists of just three seniors. Morton said being at 7-2 isn’t a surprise. “I thought it was a good chance that we’d have a record like this.”

While the team is dominated by youth, Morton looks to someone like senior Alex Zenn Dash, who has been on Liberty’s varsity team since being a freshman. Morton also said some of the younger players are starting to step up as leaders as well such as sophomore guard Jaiden Miller.

“Alex Zenn Dash is one of the guys who likes to speak up, and I think he can show promise in leadership,” Morton said.

“Jaiden is starting to be a little bit more vocal, even though he’s a sophomore.

Those are the two main guys. I think everybody else is kind of quiet.”

“Our seniors are really helping us out,

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Liberty’s Dante Vigil drives through a pack of Granada defenders in the Lion’s game against the Matadors in the Riley Christiansen Memorial Tournament last weekend at Clayton Valley Charter High School. and we’re coming together,” Miller said.

The Lions’ two losses so far this season came against Campolindo and Lincoln, both ranked inside the top 20 in California.

Liberty’s loss to Lincoln was the program’s worst loss since 2019, but Morton was able to turn the loss into something more than another number in the loss column.

“Every game is different, but you have to play hard for the entire 32 minutes,” Morton said. “We’re just still learning. We’re young and learning how to play hard every possession, and we’re learning every game. Every game from here on out is experience for us down the road.”

When Liberty played at the Riley Christiansen Tournament at Clayton Valley, Morton was the coach on the sidelines standing up and calling plays. Jon Heinz did that for the first five games of the season, but at the Riley Christiansen Tournament, he let Morton take the reins.

Entering this year, Heinz said this season would be his last coaching the team.

“You’re gonna start seeing me as the year goes on step more and more back,” Heinz said. “On timeouts I do a lot of the X’s and O’s and that kind of stuff, but we’re just kind of in that transition mode right now.”

Morton said for him the transition was easy due to his head coaching experience. Morton has coached Amateur Athletic Union basketball as well as the junior varsity Liberty boys basketball team in see Battle-tested page 12

Heritage’s Carter wants to see ‘energy and effort’ out of young Patriots

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

The Heritage boys basketball team has shown solid improvement through the first nine games of their season.

After starting the season 0-2, the Patriots won four of their next five games before dropping back-to-back games against Dublin and Fairfield in the Don Nelson Classic at Dublin High School last weekend.

Despite the team showing improvement on the court, head coach Jeff Carter pointed out one thing following the pair of losses, specifically against Fairfield in the third-place game at the Don Nelson Classic last Saturday night.

“It’s an energy and effort thing, not an X’s and O’s thing,” he explained. “I don’t coach energy and effort.

That’s up to (the players). They have to find that pride in how bad they want to do whatever we’re doing.”

Carter added that even though fatigue could have been an issue for the team in the tournament, that the team’s youth and lack of experience was also on display over the weekend.

“They’re a young squad and haven’t been here before,” he said. “Eight guys on this team have never played varsity basketball, so they’re now running against guys that are just as good as them, just as quick as them, maybe even stronger or better. So they’re kind of waking up.”

“We’re young, and that’s not an excuse. But it will get

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Johnnie Jones of Fairfield shoots over Nate Grube of Heritage during the Patriots’ game against the Falcons in the third-place game of the Don Nelson Classic at Dublin High School last Saturday night. there. There’s mistakes we make happen in increments.

We have a bad three, four, five minutes, and it kills us for the game, then we’re chasing. Like (Saturday night), we

get up and play great for four minutes, and then for whatever reason they decide to relax, and now all of a sudden we have to chase again, when we should have ended the first quarter up 19-5 or something.”

Coming off of a loss to the host Gaels, Heritage fired out of the gates against Fairfield on Saturday night, jumping out to a 7-0 lead. And even as the Falcons started to find their rhythm scoring, responding to Heritage’s opening run with a 10-4 run of their own to come back, the Patriots still held a 20-15 lead at the end of the quarter.

However, Heritage’s opening spark was blown out quickly as the offense struggled in the second and third quarters with Fairfield outscoring them 28-18 in the middle quarters to take the lead and, eventually, the game.

“We got a little too confident too early,” Carter said of the loss. “It’s happened to us before, we’ve done it in the past. We get up, start playing well, and something, all of a sudden (happens). We’ve got to play all 32 minutes.”

Daniel added that the team felt a bit fatigued after the Fairfield game, their third-straight game of the threeday weekend tournament, and their fourth game in a five-day span. Heritage played and defeated Freedom at home Tuesday night prior to the tournament in Dublin.

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Coach says that ‘a breakthrough is coming’ for Freedom boys basketball Torres said. “At the end, a lot of those games come down to execution. They did a good job executing, we did not. We’re learning how to execute in pressure situations.”

Of Freedom’s three losses in the last four games, they lost only to Heritage by (11), and lost to San Ramon Valley and Las Lomas by a combined nine points— a sign of progress considering in the Falcons first six games, five were losses and four of those were by at least 15 points.

Despite the rough start to his return to the sidelines, and despite being disappointed in the loss, Torres is excited for the team’s potential when they return to action after the break. ”I feel good (about the team),” he said. “I knew what we’re getting into and we’re playing the long game. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.We’ve improved a lot since (the start of the season) and we’re gonna continue to do that. But it’s a fun group and I told them that the loss hurts, but I was proud of the guys’ effort. I thank them for their effort and I’m so proud to coach them because of the effort.”

Freedom returns to the court on Saturday, Jan. 4 at home against Amador Valley at 1 p.m.

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Freedom’s boys basketball head coach Drew Torres knew that rebuilding the boys basketball program would take time.

However, despite back-to-back losses to end the calendar year following Monday’s nail-biting 65-62 loss at Las Lomas in Walnut Creek, Torres says that he’s pleased with his team’s progress as they enter the holiday break. ”I love coaching these kids,” he said after Monday night’s game. “I told them ‘a breakthrough is coming.’ We’re close and we know that, we’re staying positive, and the guys are believing in it and believing in each other.”

The Falcons enter the break at 3-10 overall, 0-2 in league play with losses to Antioch and Heritage, while losing three of their last four games.

Those last two losses, however, are the most notable ones — a 58-52 loss against powerhouse San Ramon Valley, last year’s CIF State runner-up, and Monday night’s three-point loss at Las Lomas.

The Falcons led all game against the Knights until the final minute as the more

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Freedom’s Hudson Carper takes a last-second three-pointer in the Falcons’ game against the Las Lomas Knights in Walnut Creek on Monday night. experienced, senior-led Knights ended the game on an 11-3 run in the last 2:34 for the win.

Freedom nearly tied the game at the buzzer on a desperation shot by junior Hudson Carper from the corner, but the

shot just grazed over the rim.

Freedom Junior Arek Andrada finished with a team-high 18 points in the loss, with sophomore Salamen Carr adding 11 in the second half. ”We led for 31 out of the 32 minutes,”

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Morton said the transition is easier since he’s coaching players he’s already coached from when they were on his JV team.

“It’s fun for me because I like to get up and down, getting into guys and keeping them motivated,” Morton said. “For me, it’s back to just normal stuff.”

Liberty has won the last three Bay Valley Athletic League titles going undefeated, and the Lions haven’t lost a league game since May of the shortened 2020-21 season. While a fourth-straight league title remains on the minds of the coaches and players, Morton’s long-term development philosophy is to have the team ready and

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came out strong (against Fairfield), but it was tough after that. I guess we got tired or something, but we weren’t playing as hard as we were.”

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“The BVAL is something we have some wins under our belt, but I think for us to go far in the playoffs, we need tough opponents right now,” Morton said.

“Whether we win or lose, I don’t think that’s important. I just think learning from every game against those good teams is going to help us later.”

Liberty’s schedule ramps up during the holidays. The day after Christmas, Liberty headed down to Santa Barbara for the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic Tournament where they’ll play two top100 California teams – San Luis Obispo and Bishop Montgomery. Friday, Jan. 3 the Lions host reigning North Coast Section Division 2 champions Benicia.

Thursday, Dec. 26, at 9:30 a.m., the first of another three-day, weekend long tournament. “(The break) is definitely needed,” Daniel said. “We played three straight games right now, we just had a game against Freedom, we had practice through all of that. So the break would be good for us.”

Following this weekend’s tournament at Marin Catholic, Heritage returns to the court with a quick two-game road trip at California High (Saturday, Jan. 4, 6 p.m.) and at Foothill (Tuesday, Jan. 7, 6 p.m.) before returning home for league play against Deer Valley and Pittsburg starting on Jan. 10.

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Bell was sent by the CTA to advise and assist their affiliates in OUTA in bargaining with the district.

Over 100 blue-clad union members lined Laurel Road, raising signs with slogans such as “We invest in children, no one invests in us,” “Fair wages now,” “OUTA patience,” and “Honk if you support teachers.” The picketers’ shouts and cheers were nearly drowned out by the constant honking of passing cars’ horns, their drivers showing their support for local educators.

OUTA has been in contract negotiations with the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) board since last October, according to OUTA president Susan Meis. The two organizations held their 11th bargaining session on Dec. 13, according to OUTA bargaining committee chairperson Heather McCants, and the next session will be held on Jan. 23, 2025.

McCants explained that the main point of separation between the union

and the board is the board’s proposed employee salary increase of 1.07 percent, which is not enough to cover recent cost of living increases. She further said that, to obtain even this small increase, OUTA had to drop many demands from its original bargaining offer, including more teacher preparation time, paraprofessional support, and full health benefits for employees and families, which she said is a similar deal to what other nearby districts have.

“We were asking for more support for the youngest learners, through providing paraprofessional support--the needs of students demand that more support is needed, but that is now off the table,” McCants said. “Our original demand was for more teacher cooperation [pre-class preparation] time to prepare for increased student needs, since Oakley has near the lowest prep time for elementary school teachers.”

The low pay and benefits and lack of classroom safety for teachers and staff make it difficult for the district to retain

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Blind East County seniors enjoy trip to the movies A group of 20 clients, volunteers and staff from Pittsburg’s Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) visited Century 16 Theaters in Pleasant Hill recently Tuesday to check out the new musical film, “Wicked”.

The group, mostly age 65 and older, chose the theater because it had enough special headphones for the whole group. The wireless headphones provide a descriptive audio narration, describing what is happening on screen visually, thus making the movie more accessible, group spokesman Richard Grange said in a press release.

The headsets are provided free of charge to paid movie patrons, and are available at most East Bay theaters.

Several of the clients said that the headsets helped them follow along and enjoy this movie more than they usually do. Two clients said they plan to return soon to see more movies this way.

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Newsom requests federal fishery disaster to support albacore fishing industry Gov. Newsom has requested a federal fishery disaster declaration to support the albacore fishing industry. Last year marked the worst season for the West Coast North Pacific pole and troll albacore fishery in over 30 years.

The California albacore fishery declined 71% in volume and 65% in value, his office said in a press release.

Recognizing the importance of albacore to California’s commercial fisheries, Newsom joined the governors of Washington and Oregon and submitted the request to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. If approved, the federal fishery disaster declaration would begin the process of providing needed relief to fishing communities financially impacted by the decline in albacore fishing.

“To the California communities that rely on albacore fishing: we’re working to get you the relief you need,” Newsom said. “A federal fishery disaster will help provide relief to an industry that is an essential component of the West Coast economy and provides significant benefits to countless coastal communities.”

Californians are paying less to fill up at the pump The average price of a gallon of gasoline in California is 20 cents lower than last year and 70 cents lower than 2022 – saving Californians billions of dollars at the pump, according to new data from the California Energy Commission.

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This week, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision for new documents known as “biological opinions,” which address the water projects’ ecological impacts – shaping how water can be pumped and moved through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

“The new framework supercharges our adaptive management and enables project operators to work with water users and the broader public to better manage the system to benefit millions of Californians and endangered fish species,” said California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth. “Extreme storms and extended droughts mean we need to be as nimble as possible in operating our water infrastructure. DWR remains committed to working with our federal and state partners and using the best available science to support the water supply needs of California’s communities while protecting fish and wildlife.”

In November, the state received a new operating permit for the State Water Project.

The permit, known as an Incidental Take Permit, was issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife following the certification of a final environmental impact report for long-term operations of the state water project.

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The federal government adopted a new water management framework that will help the state better manage water supply and protect endangered fish species.

California joined the Biden administration as it signed off on a new framework key to moving and supplying water for tens of millions of Californians. Adoption of this framework is an important step for integrating future water projects vital to maintaining the state’s water supply, including the sites reservoir and the water tunnels project.

Combined, the new framework covering the federal Central Valley Project and the State Water Project provides a more balanced approach to water management that will allow water managers greater flexibility when responding to extreme swings between drought and flood brought on by a changing climate.

The framework also benefits California’s endangered fish species through habitat restoration, improved flow measures, monitoring and hatchery production. The federal government’s adoption of this framework follows the approval of a new operating permit for the State Water Project system in November.

Following the spread of bird flu in 16 states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Gov. Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts.

This action comes as cases were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, signaling the need to further expand monitoring and build on the coordinated statewide approach to contain and reduceate the spread of the virus, according to a press release from Newsom’s office. The virus has spread in 16 states among dairy cattle, following its first confirmed detection in Texas and Kansas in March 2024.

To date, no person-to-person spread of bird flu has been detected in California, and nearly all infected individuals had exposure to infected cattle.

This emergency proclamation will provide state and local agencies with additional flexibility around staffing, contracting, and other rules to support California’s evolving response, the release stated.

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Data transparency and analysis activities that the energy commission is implementing under the law, including the following: • Expanded data collection efforts and analyzed tens of thousands of data submissions to improve understanding of the petroleum market.

• Collected more detailed information on the timing and impact of refinery maintenance events to better understand how outages affect supply and prices.

• Partnered with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to publish a report on gasoline prices and its impact on state revenues in May 2024.

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Volunteers are wanted on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and will need to complete an in-person volunteer training during the week of Jan. 13.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on January 21, 2025, and hold a public hearing to consider: A resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving zoning text amendment (RZ 24-008) to amend the Brentwood Municipal Code relating to Housing Element Implementation Programs H.1l (Farmworker and Employee Housing), H.1p (Replacement Housing), H.1r (Parking Standards for Studios and 1-Bedroom Units), H.1s (CUP and Design and Site Development Review Findings), H.4h (Low-Barrier Navigation Center), H.4j (Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) Units), H.4k (Emergency Shelters), H.4l (By-Right Permanent Supportive Housing (AB 2162)), H.4m (Reasonable Accommodations), H.4n (Definition of Family), and H.4o (Residential Care Facilities), in compliance with State law.

The ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) (the common sense exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, in that the ordinance merely implements requirements of state law and includes no provisions beyond those included in the Government Code that that may result in a direct or indirect impact on the physical environment.

The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council, which will take final action.

Applicant: City of Brentwood HOW VIEW AND PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the Planning Commission meeting using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity.

2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca. gov/planningmeetingonline or Zoom Webinar ID: 87350296630 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099 or (833) 548- 0276. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak.

(If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.)

3. E-MAIL a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Planning Commission via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail.

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majority of the Planning Commission less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter.

There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in court to certain City decisions that require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Moreover, if you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0005967 The name of the business(es): PASS PORT RECORDS Located at: 1900 Calaveras Cir. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. ERIC ZACHARY ANDERSON 2. ROBIN LYN ANDERSON This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robin Lyn Anderson, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/7/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 93934 Publish dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024.

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/05/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 93979 Publish dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0006675 The name of the business(es): DR CONSULTING SOLUTIONS Located at: 49 Terranova Dr In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Christian Neil Santos Del Rosario 2. Daniel Buila Del Rosario.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/2/2024. Signature of registrant: Christian Neil Del Rosario. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/18/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 94048 Publish dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 17, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0005361 The name of the business(es): Fleet Feet Brentwood Located at: 6061 Lone Tree Way Suite H In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martinez Menil &Co. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Sig-

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An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Marlen Rosales, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/5/2029 BrentFICTITIOUS BUSINESS wood Press No. 02-1273 94043 Publish NAME STATEMENT dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 10, File No. F-2024-0005789 The name of the 17, 2025. business(es): The Mortgage Connection Located at: 316 Mid Valley Center FICTITIOUS BUSINESS # 111 In: Carmel, CA 94923, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-2024-0006459 The name of the Connie Hong-Smith. This business is con- business(es): SHARP REALTY Located at: ducted by: An Individual. The registrant 1700 Greenyard Court In: Brentwood, CA commenced to transact business under 94513, is hereby registered by the folthe fictitious business name or names lowing owner(s): Huxtable Real Estate listed above on 05/18/1986. Signature Services Inc. This business is conducted of registrant: Connie Hong-Smith, Indi- by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: vidual. This statement was filed with the CA. The registrant commenced to transCounty Clerk of Contra Costa County on: act business under the fictitious business October 29, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires name or names listed above on N/A. 10/28/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02- Signature of registrant: Glenn Huxtable, 1273 93978 Publish dates: December 13, President. This statement was filed with 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 2025. the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2024 by Deputy Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires 12/5/2029 Brentwood Press No. NAME STATEMENT 02-1273 94006 Publish dates: December File No. F-2024-0005822 The name of 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 2025. the business(es): IN BLOOM STAGING Located at: 1836 Frost Way In: Discovery FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by NAME STATEMENT the following owner(s): In Bloom Stag- File No. F-2024-0006469 The name of ing LLC. This business is conducted by: A the business(es): Brentwood Game Limited Liability Company, State of Orga- Exchange And Phone Repair Located nization: CA. The registrant commenced at: 7351 Brentwood Blvd Ste E In: Brentto transact business under the fictitious wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by business name or names listed above the following owner(s): Khalid Hoseny. on N/A. Signature of registrant: Maite This business is conducted by: An InChavez, CEO. This statement was filed dividual. The registrant commenced to with the County Clerk of Contra Costa transact business under the fictitious County on: October 31, 2024 by Deputy business name or names listed above Clerk Expires 10/30/2029 Brentwood on 12/1/2024. Signature of registrant: Press No. 02-1273 93965 Publish dates: Khalid Hoseny, Individual. This statement December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 9, 2024 by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Deputy Clerk Expires 12/8/2029 BrentNAME STATEMENT wood Press No. 02-1273 93989 Publish File No. F-2024-0005828 The name of dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2024, Januthe business: J.Chavez Distribution ary 3, 2025.

Located at: 9538 Davona Dr In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): Jose Chavez. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by: An Individual. File No. F-2024-0006493 The name of the The registrant commenced to transact business(es): Sweet Morsel Heaven business under the fictitious business / Artisanal Desserts Located at: 190 name or names listed above on 8/5/2024. Marakesh Dr In: Pacheco, CA 94553, Signature of registrant: Jose Chavez, Indi- is hereby registered by the following vidual. This statement was filed with the owner(s): Ana Celia Sanchez Vasquez.

County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: This business is conducted by: An InOctober 31, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires dividual. The registrant commenced to 10/30/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02- transact business under the fictitious 1273 93955 Publish dates: December business name or names listed above on 6,13, 20, 27, 2024.

N/A. Signature of registrant: Ana Sanchez Vasquez, Individual. This statement was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS filed with the County Clerk of Contra NAME STATEMENT Costa County on: December 10, 2024 by File No. F-2024-0006089 The name of the Deputy Clerk Expires 12/9/2029 Brentbusiness(es): Omega Law Group Ac- wood Press No. 02-1273 94004 Publish cident & Inury Attorneys Located at: dates: December 20, 27, 2024, January 2855 Mitchell Dr Ste, Ste 102 In: Walnut 3, 10, 2025.

Creek, CA 94598, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Omega Law FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Group, PC. This business is conducted by: NAME STATEMENT A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. File No. F-2024-0006498 The name of The registrant commenced to transact the business(es): HAIR HIDEAWAY Lobusiness under the fictitious business cated at: 3850 Balfour Road Suite 202 In: name or names listed above on 8/1/2024. Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisSignature of registrant: Edwin Saghian, tered by the following owner(s): Vanessa CEO. This statement was filed with the Ventura-Vasconcelos. This business is County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: conducted by: An Individual. The regisNovember 18, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Ex- trant commenced to transact business pires 11/17/2029 Brentwood Press No. under the fictitious business name or 02-1273 94008 Publish dates: December names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Vanessa Ventura-Vasconcelos, 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 2025.

Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on: December 10, 2024 by Deputy Clerk NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0006138 The name of Expires 12/9/2029 Brentwood Press No. the business(es): CONCORD SMOG TUNE 02-1273 94047 Publish dates: December AND BRAKE Located at: 2510 Monument 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 17, 2025.

Blvd In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Shahin Enterprises LLC. This business File No. F-2024-0006572 The name of the is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The business(es): WWW.PATIO-SHOP.COM registrant commenced to transact busi- Located at: 1785 Ardith Dr In: Pleasant ness under the fictitious business name Hill, CA 94523-0000, is hereby registered or names listed above on 11/11/2024. by the following owner(s): Grimm FamSignature of registrant: Amal Shahin, ily Sales LLC. This business is conducted CEO. This statement was filed with the by: A Limited Liability Company, State County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: of Organization: CA. The registrant comNovember 20, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Ex- menced to transact business under the pires 11/19/2029 Brentwood Press No. fictitious business name or names listed 02-1273 93929 Publish dates: December above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cameron Grimm, CEO. This statement 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024. was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 13, 2024 by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Deputy Clerk Expires 12/12/2029 BrentNAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0006443 The name of wood Press No. 02-1273 94005 Publish the business(es): CERTIFIED ACCOUNT- dates: December 20, 27, 2024, January ING SERVICES CO. Located at: 9040 3, 10, 2025.

Brentwood Blvd., Suite C In: Brentwood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94513, is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT following owner(s): Marlen Christina Rosales. This business is conducted by: File No. F-2024-0006593 The name of

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the business(es): Revive Beauty Bar Located at: 650 Railroad Ave, Suite 103 In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amy Gonzalez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/16/2024. Signature of registrant: Amy Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 16, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/15/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 94009 Publish dates: December 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 2025.

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: 12/27/2024 and 1/03/2025 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 6049695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 94036 Publish Dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 2025.

reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 2/24/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: December 13, 2024 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 94007 Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0006599 The name of the business(es): AIT (ARCHITECTURAL INSTALLATION TEAM) Located at: 3650 Old Blackhawk Road In: Danville, CA 94506, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Scott W. Bryant. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2009.

Signature of registrant: Scott Bryant, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 16, 2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/15/2029 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 94026 Publish dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 17, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535.

The auction will be held online on www.

StorageTreasures.com. The undersigned will sell by online sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Qais Ahmad Brooke Martinez John Meza Celena Lopez Marguerette Vampelt Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:00 am 1/15/2025. Goods must be paid for by credit/debit card & removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party.

Run Dates 12/27/2024 and 1/3/2025.

Storelocal Storage 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513 #925-240-7353.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 94024 Publish Dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 2025.

LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on January 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 1951 Buick, VIN #: 63134154, CA License ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Plate: AWY502. Brentwood Press No. FOR CHANGE OF NAME 02-1273 94030 Publish Dates: December PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jenny A. 27, 2024.

Martinez, Valentin Maldonado Garcia. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, NOTICE OF LIEN SALE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court SELF STORAGE AUCTION Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- Jenny A. Martinez, Valentin Maldonado signed intends to sell the liened person- Garcia. CASE NUMBER: N24-1813 TO al property described below, pursuant ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner to the provisions of the California Code Jenny A. Martinez / Valentin Maldonado of Civil Procedure and the provisions of Garcia. filed a petition with this court the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, for a decree changing names as follows: Business and Professions Code Sections Present Name: 21700 et seq. a. Alejandro Omar Martinez On the 15th Day of January 2025, at to Proposed Name: 10:45 AM, the undersigned will sell the First Name: Alejandro contents of liened storage units by pub- Middle Name: Omar lic sale by competitive bidding on the Last Name: Maldonado Martinez premises where said property has been 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons stored and which are located at Acorn II interested in this matter shall appear Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree before this court at the hearing indiWay, Brentwood, California 94513, cated below to show cause, if any, why Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage the petition for change of name should liened units generally include miscel- not be granted. Any person objecting laneous household goods, office or to the name changes described above business equipment, furniture, furnish- must file a written objection that inings, clothing, and personal effects. In cludes the reasons for the objection at addition to those general contents, the least two court days before the matter pre-lien inventory revealed the follow- is scheduled to be heard and must aping described goods: pear at the hearing to show cause why Names: John Meza- About 14 the petition should not be granted. If Vending Machines no written objection is timely filed, the Mynor Arana Jr.- BBQ, End Table, Art- court may grant the petition without work, Mattress, Heater, Chairs, and Boxes a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Euel Befikadu- Monitor, Bedding, Date: 1/3/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Rugs, and Boxes Dept.: 30 Room: 201 b. The address of Deborah Walker- Bike, Armoire, Bed- the court is same as noted above. 3. a. ding, Artwork, and Boxes A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall John Alejo- Auto Parts, Power Tools, be published at least once each week for Toolbox, Clothing, Mattress, Dresser, four successive weeks prior to the date and Artwork set for hearing on the petition in the Joshua Lee- Cabinet, Clothing, Shoes, following newspaper of general circulaArtwork, and Boxes tion, printed in this county: Brentwood Marie Jackson- Clothes, Artwork, and Press Boxes Date: October 9, 2024 Judge of the Jacob Capilitan- Locked Safe Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02Monica Lowery- Bike, Artwork, 1273 93987 Publish Dates: December Chairs, Decorations, and Boxes 13, 20, 27, 2024, January 3, 2025.

Sheronica Hull- PVC, Bedding, Bookcase, Fans, Artwork, and Frames ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Ray Hagler Jr.- Lawn Equipment, FOR CHANGE OF NAME Instruments, Power Tools, Love Seat & PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Juan RoSofa, mattress and Box Spring, Fans, man Cantu SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIand Hand Trucks FORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, Tristan Weathersby- Aquarium, Mat- 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 tress, Chairs, Couches, Lamps, and Boxes PETITION OF: Juan Roman Cantu CASE Precious Bell- Roll Away Toolbox, NUMBER: N24-2188 TO ALL INTERESTDresser, Bookcase, Office Chair, File ED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Juan Roman Cabinet, and Monitor Cantu filed a petition with this court for Charles McClure- Toys, Shoes, Cloth- a decree changing names as follows: ing, Mattress and Golf Clubs Present Name: Kimberly Sue Wallace- Lawn Equip- a. Juan Roman Cantu ment, Ladder, Diner Table, Love Seat, b. AKA John Raymond Cantu and Fans to Proposed Name: Jeanne Jepsen- Water cooler, End John Raymond Cantu Table, Clothing, Mattress, and Boxes 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Precious Bell- Roll Away Toolbox, Lad- interested in this matter shall appear der, Speakers, End Table, and Clothing before this court at the hearing indicatRik Yasuda- Cabinet, Chairs, Mirror, ed below to show cause, if any, why the Artwork, Megaphone, and Boxes petition for change of name should not Purchases must be paid for at the time be granted. Any person objecting to the of purchase by cash only. All purchased name changes described above must items sold as-is, where-is, and must be file a written objection that includes the

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Roque Romero Lobaton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Roque Romero Lobaton CASE NUMBER: N24-2214 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Roque Romero Lobaton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Roque Romero Lobaton to Proposed Name: Roque Romero.

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/3/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: December 18, 2024 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 94046 Publish Dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 10, 17, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0006340 The name of the business(es): C&T International Co Located at: 244 Cedar Glenn Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Zhu-Hong Tang. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/2024. Signature of registrant: ZhuHong Tang, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 2, 2024

by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/1/2029 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 93948 Publish dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #253 & #3043 Richard Toomer, #492 Dwayne Benedict, #894 Ken O’Neal, #3044 Chanette Josa, #3057 Royal Scott, #13 Rodion Aivazov, #412 Faye Mansour Alsalahuddin, #937 Faye Alsalahuddin, #8A Faustino Morales, #143 Miguel Venegas, & #995 John Parnell. The goods are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on January 2nd at 10:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you.

The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016.

Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 94010 Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2024.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535.

The auction will be held online on www.

StorageTreasures.com. The undersigned will sell by online sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Orlando Alta Mirano Anthony Chavez Michael Hunt Maria Silva Alcantar Ebony Johnson Latayna Ginn (2) Angel Davis Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:30 am on 1/14/2025. Goods must be paid for by credit/debit card & removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party. Run Dates 12/27/2024 & 1/03/2025. Oakley Self Storage 4700 Main Street, Oakley CA 94561 #925-625-7867 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 94037 Publish Dates: December 27, 2024, January 3, 2025.

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) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.xome.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 23-06775CA. 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 (866) 932-0360, or visit this internet website www.affiniadefault. com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-06775CA 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.

3 File No.:23-06775CA 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. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.xome. com or Call: (800) 758-8052. For Post Sale Results please visit www.affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932-0360 Dated: November 26, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 NPP0468208 To: OAKLEY PRESS 12/13/2024, 12/20/2024, 12/27/2024.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 93958 Publish Dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2024.

erty situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1888 EAST SUMMERFIELD COURT, 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $353,208.58 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale.

Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com or call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001679-22-4. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 www.Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001679-22-4 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. Date: November 12, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001679-22-4 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0467828 To: OAKLEY PRESS 12/13/2024, 12/20/2024, 12/27/2024.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 93957 Publish Dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2024.

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 (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 114451CA. 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: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 114451-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 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 033-420-084-7 TS No.: 2306775CA TSG Order No.: 240253367-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 19, 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded May 7, 2007 as Document No.: 2007-013361400 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: YOLANDA THOMAS, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale 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 in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: January 6, 2025 Sale Time: 1:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 2 File No.:23-06775CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 404 Rocky Mountain Way, 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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: $407,760.82 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-400-040-4 TS No: CA07001679-22-4 TO No: 240399271-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 18, 2019. 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. On January 7, 2025 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 22, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0039436-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by JENNIFER PEREZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain prop-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 114451-CA APN: 033-271-0052 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/26/2016. 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 1/22/2025 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/31/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0176635-00 the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 05/11/2022 as Instrument 2022-0080827 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GARY WATSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER OUTSIDE NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20 SPARROW HAWK CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $397,654.07 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 a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should

NOTICE OF EXTENSION: TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURES TO MARINE TRAFFIC CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 2025 Project Description: On October 1, 2024, the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works (SJC Public Works) began a project to rehabilitate the mechanical and electrical systems on four movable-span bridges in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta to extend their service life. The first phase of work will be extended through March 29, 2025. During the first phase, three bridges will remain closed to marine traffic that requires a bridge opening.

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This statement was filed with Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Publish Dates: December 13, 20, 27, on: 11/18/2024 by Deputy Clerk Expires 2024, January 3, 2025 11/17/2029 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2024, NAME STATEMENT January 3, 10, 2025 File No. F-2024-0006573 The name of the business(es): 123 CROWN MUSIC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Located at: 956 Country Glen Ln In: NAME STATEMENT Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisFile No. F-2024-0006323 The name of the tered by the following owner(s): Chrisbusiness(es): FlashPoint Financials topher John Luby-Kennedy. This busiLocated at: 6660 Lone Tree Way #401 In: ness is conducted by: An Individual. The Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- registrant commenced to transact busitered by the following owner(s): Thor & ness under the fictitious business name Company LLC. This business is conducted or names listed above on 01/01/2021. by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Signature of registrant: Christopher Organization: CA. The registrant com- Luby-Kennedy, Individual. This statemenced to transact business under the ment was filed with the County Clerk of fictitious business name or names listed Contra Costa County on: 12/13/2024 by above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Deputy Clerk Expires 12/12/2029 BrentBrandon Thor, President. This statement wood Press No. 02-1273 was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Costa County on: 11/27/2024 by Deputy Publish Dates: December 27, 2024, Clerk Expires 11/26/2029 January 3, 10, 17, 2025 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2024 NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2024-0006706 The name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the business(es): Dorty & Associates NAME STATEMENT Located at: 2835 Hawthorn Ct. 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Educators from page 13 its professional employees, who often teach for a short time before leaving for districts, such as Liberty Union High School District, that offer better pay, according to OUTA vice president and middle school teacher Tyler Cuevas.

This results in short-staffing, especially in special education, counseling, and speech therapy.

“Teachers are exhausted because of the increased needs of the students in emotional, academic, and social development,” Cuevas said. “You have teachers mentoring two brand new teachers at once because the new teachers don’t have internship experience.”

Despite the union dropping its requests for paraprofessional support, the paraprofessionals themselves are also hoping for better compensation for “the hardest job in the district,” according to CSEA member and paraprofessional Valerie Castaldi: working with specialneeds students, who sometimes have difficult, and even violent, behaviors. Castaldi said that she gets paid “less than kids at Starbucks, and I’ve been here for 20 years!”

After the picket, the picketers attended the evening’s school board meeting. Speakers from OUTA, CSEA, and Local 1 stated their desire for a district that respected its educators and provided a better situation for its students.

“We – your employees, your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends, are here in abundance tonight in this sea of blue to show you just how undervalued we feel with the current offer from the district,” Meis said. “Let me be clear: Oakley educators are asking for fair recognition for the work we do. We are asking for compensation that reflects the added responsibility, the continued dedication we have with all of our students, and the sacrifices we make every day.”

One issue of significant focus at the meeting was harmful and violent behavior from students causing a lack of safety in both special and general education class-

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A Teacher holds a sign during the OUTA rally in Oakley last Wednesday. rooms. OUTA member and special-education teacher Katrina Knist thanked the two overworked behaviorists in the district, who had to assist 12 special-education classes across multiple schools, and discussed at length the general education teachers who had to deal with harmful behaviors and lost instructional time from them.

Third-grade teacher Janice Chroback discussed times that she had “felt seen” by the district — being complimented by board members, being given extra pay for preparation time, and receiving immediate assistance during an incident in which a student began swinging a chair around her classroom, forcing the class to evacuate, among other times. She noted, however, that this support was not the norm, giving the examples of the administration docking her sick days for leaving a meeting early and giving insufficient pay and insurance to employees.

The CSEA also had representatives at the meeting.

Lily Velazquez and Ariana Robledo, a special-education teacher and paraprofessional, respectively, at Almond Grove Elementary School, highlighted the “unaccept-

able” pay disparity between the district’s special educators and those of nearby districts, despite the physical risks and importance of their job.

Local 1’s representative, Joey Becker, discussed her union’s annual holiday event and announced that Local 1 was “one edit” from signing a new contract for nonteacher staff in the district.

Clayton Valley Charter High School teacher James Corcoran, the parent of an Oakley student, came to support his daughter and Oakley teachers. He also highlighted the lack of competitiveness of Oakley’s school pay and benefits in comparison to those of other districts, and the lack of retention the district was facing as a result.

“At the start of the school year, some of [my elder daughter’s] teachers at her middle school are ‘to be announced,’” Corcoran said. “With a teacher shortage, and uncompetitive pay, I fear that when my soon-tobe kindergartener [younger daughter] makes it to middle school, that full schedule will be full of ‘to be announced.’”

OUESD superintendent Jeff Palmquist issued a statement after the board meeting.

“The OUESD Board of Education is grateful for the hard work and dedication of its staff. It understands that the staff is the heartbeat of our schools and that they make a difference for our students.”

Besides the picket, OUTA members have also carried out work-to-rule strikes, in which they performed no more work than what their contract specified, and worn all blue or all black, the colors of the union, to indicate solidarity, according to member and sixth-grade teacher Shelly Cargo. In addition, Monica Freeman of OUTA’s organization team said that the picket “is just the first step” in the union’s efforts.

“Oakley schools have forgotten their mission statement,” Freeman said. “We want to say that students deserve so much more than what Oakley has given them.”

Fentanyl from page 1 on how to use it and when.

Beard told a story about a call that the Oakley police department received last month regarding a two men passed out in a vehicle, both of whom were identified as men in their 40s.

Beard’s personal story, however, hit a lot closer to home.

He talked about an overdose call that the department received a few years ago that he was advised, then, involved someone he knew. The call was for a former youth football player who Beard coached back when he coached special teams with the Delta Patriots youth football program in Brentwood.

“I coached my son’s team,” he said.

“This was a teammate. This was a kid who I knew as a football player as a youth, who played with my child, a kid who I taught and coached on special teams. A kid who I saw make tackles on the field, a kid who relished every element of joy when we won the Super Bowl that particular year.

And that kid is no longer with us.”

According to Beard, police in Oakley, Brentwood and Pittsburg have administered a total of 118 applications of Narcan in various amounts between the three cities in the last year. In Antioch, there have been 20. Beard could not explain why Antioch’s numbers were separate from the other three major East County cities.

“We need to pay attention to what’s on the table so we can educate those around us, educate our children to stay away from the stuff,” Beard said.

Oakley police chief Paul Beard holds a kit of Narcan during his speech at Oakley’s Opioid Awareness forum at Oakley City Hall last Wednesday.

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Shaw told her story about how she lost her father to addiction when she was younger, and then her brother to a drug overdose just over five years ago. Recently, her nephew died from a fentanyl overdose.

“For years, I couldn’t be in a room when we talked about fentanyl, Narcan, overdosing, anything,” she said in her speech. “I needed to protect myself. But looking back, I realized that that was a mistake. I should have told more people to be careful, screamed it from the rooftops, talked about the signs of an overdose, and maybe if I had, I wouldn’t be telling you part two of my story (about her friend’s son).”

Shaw also explained that her nephew, Kai, was a star wrestler at Escondido High School who was bound to wrestle

on scholarship at Luther College in Iowa, passed away about a year and a half ago from a fentanyl overdose. Police discovered later on an Instagram message that he bought two pills from a dealer for $8.

Upon investigation, police found one of the pills, as Kai took the other.

“His bright future had been cut short for $4 by the end of the day,” Shaw said.

She added that the dealer was arrested and that he had told police that not only did he know that the pills were laced with fentanyl, but that he was selling them just to make some extra money.

“Everybody has somebody in their life that has experienced this,” Shaw said.

“Fentanyl is killing people worldwide. It could be contact with fentanyl and you can overdose. I think that people just need

to know that it’s out there, they need to know that it’s in the schools, it’s in our workplaces. The more we can spread awareness, the more that we’re going to get somebody to just come and have a conversation with their family.”

The forum wasn’t just about those in public service who had experience with fentanyl. It also enabled for former addicts, like Pittsburg resident Roland Fernandez, to tell his story. Fernandez, now nearly three decades sober, talked about how he was a runaway who got into drugs at a young age after a tough childhood, how it affected him as he went into adulthood, and how he not only got clean, but his life’s experiences since.

“It was a great night,” he said of the forum. “This whole forum, we need more, and it covers all ages, which is especially what we need in the community.

“We need more (of the forums). We need every community to get involved because it is an epidemic, especially in our schools.”

He also gave advice on trying to help others who may have addiction problems.

“Addicts like myself are very sensitive,” he said in his speech. “What happens is that when you try to get somebody clean and they’re not ready, they’re not going to go. They’re going to run. You got to want them to do it. They have to want that in life. They gotta want to change the way they’ve been living. It’s the only way.”

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