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Tribune ‘Martinez Open Space & Park Protection Committee’ launches Initiative MARTINEZ, Calif. – A new Initiative has been created by “Friends of Pine Meadow” and “Thousand Friends of Martinez” founders Tim Platt and Mark Thomson, along with Kerry Kilmer. The following was released Monday by the “Martinez Open Space and Park Protection Committee”: “The Martinez Open Space and Park Protection initiative was launched today (Monday, March 27). The Initiative will increase protections for all open space and park land in Martinez by requiring approval by Martinez voters for changes to more intensive development on these lands. “Currently the City Council has the ability to convert these lands to other uses. They have repeatedly voted to convert open space to housing. Open space and park land will be under even more pressure in the future, as our population grows and the demands for development increase. “Martinez open space and park lands are too important to u

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UPS Store selected as Martinez Chamber’s Business of the Year MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commercehas announced The UPS Store in Martinez as their Business of the Year for 2016. Jerry Knutson has been the owner of The UPS Store for the past 13 years. His store is located in the Village Oaks Shopping Center between Lucky and Rite Aid. When Jerry bought the store, the first thing he did was join the Martinez Chamber of Commerce. He designed and printed the Martinez Living newsletter for many years. If the Chamber needed something yesterday, he would

work late nights and weekends to get it done. Jerry has almost doubled the size of the crew since he first purchased the store. His support of small businesses helps the community. He’s been through many peaks and valleys in the economy in 13 years. He has also seen shopping online and shipping direct replace the good old days when people brought in the gift for grandma and he packed it and shipped it. Through it all, he has managed to grow the store 400 percent in value since he first bought it. The UPS Store used to be

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known for just shipping. Jerry has built the store around business services. It has a “Mom & Pop” feel, but he has invested in cutting edge technology to better assist his customers. The one-stop-shop offers digital printing, wide-format printing like architectural designs, high quality color copying, banners, mailboxes, computer time rental, faxing, notaries, and, passport photos. A small business can have a mailbox that shows as a real address and be notified when that certain letter/package comes in. Customers may also use their computers to do business, print the documentation, email/mail/ fax it out, and get help creating full color business cards, brochures, or even banners to market their business. One of the best features is that Jerry is the person who does the design work and oversees any printing. He is right there to help get it the way you want. He has built a reputation as “the fireman,” there to help when you are in a jam, or need it now. Jerry is very supportive of education. He has volunteered many hours working on the Hispanic Chamber’s yearly “Narrowing the Gap” education conference. He also supports Martinez schools by donating printing for fundraising events and special discounts for teachers. He supports many of the local youth sports teams. Jerry also supports workforce u

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MARTINEZ, Calif. – A woman was struck by a train while walking her dog in downtown Martinez Tuesday morning. According to Martinez Police, officers responded to the railroad tracks in the 400 block of Ferry Street around 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, for a report of a person struck by a train. Upon arrival to the area, officers located an adult female with unknown injuries laying on the ground next to a stopped Amtrak train. The woman’s dog, who was also in the vicinity, appeared unharmed. It was reported the woman attempted to cross the railroad tracks on Ferry Street when she was struck by the Amtrak train. She was transported to the hospital with injuries. Her injuries and present condition have not been released. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is encouraged to call the Martinez Police Department at (925) 372-3440.

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Police Blotter By DANNY YOEONO Martinez Tribune The crime blotter is compiled from public record and is not confirmed by Martinez Police or any other party unless otherwise stated. Some accounts may be unfounded.

Wednesday, March 22 At 1:11 a.m., a couple was heard yelling at each other outside an apartment complex on Ferry Street. Just before 4 a.m., a big tree reportedly fell onto two vehicles on Canyon Way. I

thought it was spring. At 6:28 a.m., a woman in a brown leather jacket was trespassing and refusing to leave the Starbucks on Main Street. She was admonished by a manager. Around 11:30 a.m., a man in a blue jumpsuit was observed drinking a “giant” bottle of vodka in front of the Launderland laundromat on Alhambra Avenue. At 6:20 p.m., a man wearing a blue shirt around his head, a white shirt around his torso and no pants around his legs was seen in the parking lot of the Quik

Stop parking lot on Alhambra Avenue. Around 7:20 p.m., a young woman in a multi colored hoodie attempted to steal the tip jar and then unplugged all of the machines inside the Subway sandwich shop on Alhambra Avenue.

Thursday, March 23 Just after midnight, a bearded man carrying a can was walking/wobbling in the roadway Northbound on Alhambra Avenue near the John Muir home. Two juveniles were harassing passersby in the area of Ferry Street and Main Street at 9:22 a.m. Dang teenagers these days. A tall woman was throwing things and “tearing up the office” at the County Clerk, Recorder and Elections office on Escobar Street at 9:23 a.m. She was arrested on multiple charges. A woman of average height was yelling and refusing to leave Wal-Mart at 1:23 p.m. There was probably a sale on something exciting, like copy paper. A man wearing all black clothes walked into Walgreens and stole a bottle of wine at 2:37 p.m. When confronted, he would not stop walking South on Alhambra Avenue. Less than half an hour later, a man in a gray sweatshirt

walked into Nob Hill and stole some alcohol. Wow. Criminals sure are thirsty. A car driving down Brown Street near Cappy Ricks Park was pelted with lemons that were thrown by juveniles. The possible reenactment of that scene from Napoleon Dynamite where Napoleon also throws citrus at Uncle Rico’s van happened at 3:38 p.m. Another two bottles of alcohol were stolen, but this time from the Virginia Hills Safeway at 10:47 p.m., and this time by a woman.

Arrest Log Those appearing in the following listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crimes indicated and are presumed innocent. Arrests listed may not necessarily have taken place in Martinez. n Gina Demercurio, 33, was arrested March 26 on charges of possession of narcotic controlled substance. n Eddie Martinez, 40, was arrested March 26 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. n Deandre Griffin, 51, was arrested March 25 on DUI alcohol/drugs, DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08 charges. n Stacey Decosta, 48, was arrested March 25 for alleged use/under influence of controlled substance. n Titanisha Mosby, 43, was arrested March 25 for al-

Friday, March 24 Around 6 p.m., a woman went into the stock room of the Rite Aid, dropped her red pants and urinated on the floor. There’s a rite way of doing things and then there’s the way she’s doing it. A red jacketed person was seen spray painting the walkway behind the Westaire neighborhood at 7:10 p.m.

legedly being intoxicated in public. n Laura Royer, 36, was arrested March 25 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. n Maxwell Blizzard, was arrested March 24 for alleged use/etc. minor for obscene manner. n Joshua Scott, 18, was arrested March 24 for alleged reckless driving on private property. n Andrew Lopez, 29, was arrested March 23 on petty theft charges. n Casey Cliff, 37, was arrested March 23 on warrants or holds only. n Raul Lopez Jr, 28, was arrested March 22 for disobey-

Saturday, March 25 At 9:17 a.m., a man in a scarf was praying toward the sky and stretching near the laundry room of the Muir Creek Apartments on Morello Avenue. At 2:02 p.m., a man in a red shirt was wobbling and u BLOTTER: Page 3

ing a domestic relations court order. n Theresa Billings, 30, was arrested March 22 for allegedly driving with license suspended for drunk driving. n Cody Dillon, 25, was arrested March 22 on charges of possession of narcotic controlled substance. n Bernard Greene, 25, was arrested March 22 for alleged vandalism, $5,000 or more. n Lisa Buffum, 34, was arrested March 21 on DUI alcohol/drugs charges.

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, March 31

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74º / 52º Sunshine and nice

78º / 53º Sunshine and pleasant

74º / 50º Sunny and pleasant

71º / 51º Mostly sunny

74º / 49º Partly sunny

74º / 49º Sun through high clouds

72º / 45º Chance of p.m. rain

Sunrise / Sunset 6:55 a.m. / 7:31 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:53 a.m. / 7:32 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:52 a.m. / 7:33 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:50 a.m. / 7:34 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:49 a.m. / 7:35 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:47 a.m. / 7:36 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:46 a.m. / 7:37 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 1:20 p.m. / 3:40 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 2:22 p.m. / 4:23 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 3:24 p.m. / 5 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 9:40 a.m. / 11:53 p.m. 10:29 a.m. / 12:59 a.m. (FD) 11:22 a.m. / 1:59 a.m. (FD) 12:20 p.m. / 2:53 a.m. (FD) High Tides 4:12 a.m. (5.77 ft) 5:46 p.m. (4.49 ft)

High Tides 4:56 a.m. (5.68 ft) 6:57 p.m. (4.27 ft)

High Tides 5:47 a.m. (5.41 ft) 8:13 p.m. (4.17 ft)

High Tides 6:52 a.m. (5.09 ft) 9:25 p.m. (4.27 ft)

High Tides 8:15 a.m. (4.82 ft) 10:28 p.m. (4.49 ft)

High Tides 9:41 a.m. (4.72 ft) 11:22 p.m. (4.79 ft)

High Tides 10:53 a.m. (4.76 ft)

Low Tides 11:24 a.m. (-0.07 ft) 11:03 p.m. (1.41 ft)

Low Tides 12:25 p.m. (-0.03 ft) 11:59 p.m. (1.74 ft)

Low Tides 1:34 p.m. (.03 ft)

Low Tides 1:07 a.m. (2 ft) 2:48 p.m. (.03 ft)

Low Tides 2:27 a.m. (2.07 ft) 3:57 p.m. (-0.07 ft)

Low Tides 3:47 a.m. (1.87 ft) 4:57 p.m. (-0.16 ft)

Low Tides 4:56 a.m. (1.51 ft) 5:48 p.m. (-0.20 ft)

Temperatures from AccuWeather. Astronomical information by U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department. Water levels measured from Martinez-Amorco Pier. (FD is Following Day; PD is Preceding Day.)

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allow them to be converted to development by the vote of just the five people on the City Council. The Initiative says these lands can still be converted to more intensive development uses like housing or commercial, but the Initiative will require that any such change be approved by Martinez voters. ‘‘‘This Initiative looks to the future. Our open space and park lands will be under more and more pressure from population increases in and around Martinez. The Initiative gives

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development. He is willing to give employees a chance, whether it is a “blip” in their employment record, or because they have no experience at all. He has hired students still in high school and helped them learn valuable skills. He is open to working around college and adult education courses so that they can learn and earn. “Whether we’re working with big accounts like Oracle, Crowne Plaza or County Connection, or just someone in for a notary, we care.” That is Jerry’s motto. If you come in, and are at a loss of how to work the copier, employees are trained to come out from behind the counter and help you. The store was awarded the Hispanic Chamber of Contra Costa County’s Small Business of the Year-2010, and Martinez Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month award four times. The store has also won “Center of Excellence” awards from the UPS Store organization. Jerry supports many nonprofits through donations of design and printing. He is a huge supporter of Shelter Inc., Main Street Martinez, has helped the Martinez Chamber and the Hispanic Chamber, youth sports teams, schools, animal shelters, and collects for Toys for Tots, Christmas for Everyone, and every year runs the “One Warm Coat” drive. You will often see Jerry’s UPS Store logo or sign/banner at events because of his support. The store is a franchise, meaning he must adhere to corporate protocol as an owner, but any time or money he donates is from him personally, not the corporation. The Martinez Chamber of Commerce is honored to have The UPS Store as their 2016 Business of the Year.

us all a voice in the future of these treasured places,’ states Mark Thomson, one of the proponents of the Initiative. “The Notice of Intention for the Initiative was signed by Thomson, Kerry Kilmer and Tim Platt. It is being supported for signature-gathering by the local group, Martinez Open Space and Park Protection Committee. “The Initiative has been endorsed by the Sierra Club and Thousand Friends of Martinez. “Jim Blickenstaff from the Sierra Club says, ‘This Initiative makes sense in helping to stop the piecemeal dismantling of open space in Martinez. Open space and parks are a ‘quality of life’ issue, and we applaud this local effort to help protect these lands in the face of ever-increasing demands for more development.’ “The Initiative has been subu

mitted to the City for their preparation of an impartial Title and Summary, which can take up to 14 days. The next step is for supporters to collect approximately 3,500 signatures of Martinez voters to put the Initiative on the ballot. Then a public vote will be held to turn the Initiative into law. “Kay Cox, speaking for Thousand Friends of Martinez, said, ‘This Initiative gives all of us a say in the future of our open space and parks. That makes sense, because open space and parks affect everyone’s quality of life. We ask the citizens of Martinez to sign the Initiative to get it on the ballot. Get in touch with the local group on its website or via e-mail to tell them you will sign. And support them by volunteering and donating. In today’s world, we need to be looking to the future and protecting what is

important to us. This Initiative does just that.’ “To help the City in its State-mandated planning for the Marina area, and to provide fairness and continuity on private open space lands, the following two provisions are included in the Initiative: “1) Because a high level of protection is already mandated by State law, and because the City must have flexibility to prepare and submit a trust lands use plan to the State Lands Commission no later than January 1, 2020, the Initiative does not apply to the areas of the Martinez marina and harbor waterfront governed by the Public Trust. These areas of the Martinez marina and harbor waterfront are governed by Senate Bill 1424 (Statutes 2014, Chapter. 628)

and are shown in the Initiative. “State law requires that Public Trust lands be held ‘…for the benefit of all the people of the state for purposes consistent with the public trust doctrine, including the protection of maritime or water-dependent commerce, navigation, and fisheries, the preservation of the lands in their natural state for scientific study, open space, wildlife habitat, and water-oriented recreation.’ “2) The Initiative adopts historic 1973 General Plan (the current general plan) provisions regarding housing allowed on private open space. The Initiative does not change the amount of housing that is allowed on open space. The 1973 General Plan explicitly allows a certain amount of residential development on certain privately owned

open space. This Initiative readopts those provisions in order to maintain continuity and provide fairness to those private property owners. The Initiative also readopts requirements in the 1973 General Plan limiting environmental impacts of any such residential use in the Franklin Hills sub-area. “Information on signing the Initiative petition and how to help or make a donation is on the Martinez Open Space and Park Protection Committee website: www.martinezopenspace.org. “The Committee can also be contacted on their Facebook page, Martinez Open Space and via e-mail at: martinezopenspace@outlook.com.” The full Initiative is available for view at http://martineztribune.com.

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dancing down Eastgate Lane with his pants around his ankles while stopping occasionally to spit on rocks. At 5:30 p.m., a large metal door was found in the middle of Olympic Drive, creating a road hazard. Why was it there? Who put it out? Where does it lead? Is it the door from Monsters Inc? Is there a window road hazard on some other street? A loud party was reported near Tahoe Drive at 11:48 p.m.

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Sunday, March 26 At 12:22 a.m., it sounded like a large gathering was taking place in a Foster Street apartment. A Huntridge Court resident reportedly found pamphlets left on their doorstep around 2 p.m. Some of them said to be destroyed if found. A part of an ongoing problem, a Wal-Mart diesel truck was lost and possibly stuck on Westaire Boulevard near 7 p.m., because the driver assumed the loading dock may have been by the Westaire neighborhood pool. At 9:28 p.m., a woman wearing a black jacket over a gray hoodie loaded up a shopping cart and then attempted to exit Safeway without seeing a checkout clerk first. When confronted, she then started wandering around the store still holding onto the cart. Maybe she thought it was an Amazon Go store.

Monday, March 27 A group of people were allegedly being loud and cursing at each other at Rankin Park near 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28 A man with blond hair, blue eyes and a beard, wearing a jumpsuit that has the name “Francisco” written on it, was screaming and shouting inside Wal-Mart at 7:19 a.m. One of the things he shouted was that he was just released from jail, which explains why he also stole a bottle of Jack Daniels. More Police Blotter and Cops & Crimes information is available at http://martineztribune.com.

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Datebook Ongoing Housing Workshop for Seniors When: Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Where: Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services, 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Details: This Information and Assistance Program may be able to help with your housing search. Register and attend if you are a resident of Contra Costa County, a senior citizen that is homeless, if you’re in the

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process of eviction and could be homeless soon, your rent has or will be increased to an amount you cannot afford, or if you are unable to use the Internet to locate or apply for housing. Info: (925) 229-8434 or 800510-2020 to register. Martinez Book Club When: 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Come join us for Book Club! We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The group will select a different book for every meeting, alternating between genres. No registration or fees – just show up! Cost: Free Mother Goose Time When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays from March 21 to May 9 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: A lighthearted early literacy story time for the youngest crowd! Reading is accompanied with singing and play. Stories are followed by a simple craft for older children and Stay & Play for the younger set.

Best for ages 6 months to 3 years old. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org Drop in Wednesdays When: 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays in April Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Drop in at the Martinez Library on Wednesdays for activities and events for teens and tweens. This month: April 5: no Drop-in - Spring Break! April 12: pin backed buttons; April 19: Wii and board games; April 26: art series with local artist, Julia Linsteadt. Snacks provided. Check it out! Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Tuesday, April 4 Learn to Knit and Crochet When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays April 4 & 18 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Come and learn more about the art and craft of knitting or crochet at this workshop run by experts. This program is sponsored by the Needle Arts Mentoring Program (a project of the Helping Hands Foundation, Inc.) of

the National Needle Arts Association, and is geared toward young people 18 and under. Adults who wish to learn are welcome, but supplied materials may be limited. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Friday, April 7 Our 10th Anniversary Show When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 Where: Martinez Gallery, 610 Court St., Suite 101, Martinez (corner of Escobar). Details: Stop in and meet the artists, see the new work and enjoy light refreshments. Variety of artworks from painting, photography, art glass, jewelry, fabric art and more. Fine art and affordable gift items offered. Info: (925) 370-6270 or http://maagallerymartinez. weebly.com.

Saturday, April 8 Needle Arts with Marilyn When: 1-3 p.m. Saturdays April 8 & 22 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Get hands on in-

struction from Marilyn, dedicated and talented volunteer, who works with adults and teens of all skill levels. Work on current projects or be inspired to learn a new hobby. All instruction is free and no registration is required. Please bring your own materials. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Sunday, April 9 2017 Cat Spay/Neuter Dates When: Sundays Jan. 29, April 9, July 9, Oct. 8 Where: Contra Costa County Animal Services, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Details: Low cost spay and neuter clinic for feral and free roaming community cats. Cats must be in humane traps (sorry, no carriers permitted). Spay/Neuter Impact Program (SNIP) has some traps available. Reservations are required – no walk-ins accepted. Cost includes FVRCP and Rabies vaccinations, flea treatment when available, ear-tip for permanent spayed/neutered identification. Cost: $15 Info: (925) 473-5027 or www.snipcat.org Pink Moon Alhambra Cemetery Tours When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Sunday, April 9 Where: Alhambra Cemetery, Carquinez Scenic Drive, Martinez. Details: A tour guide will introduce you to families with names you know and some you don’t. You will

learn more about local war heroes personalities, politicians and a most creative caretaker. This tour is to enlighten, not frighten! Go to the City of Martinez website at www.cityofmartinez. org or call (925) 372-3510 to reserve your spot; space is limited. No children, please. Pre-registration is required. Donations will go to the Alhambra Cemetery for improvements. Cost: Donation Info: (925) 372-3510

Monday, April 10 Hop Into Spring When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: We’ll hop into the season with special springtime stories and crafts to welcome. Spring. In partnership with Martinez Recreation. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Tuesday, April 11 Origami When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Join our origami master, Charles Esseltine, and learn the art of paper folding. All materials provided. Recommended for grades 2 and up. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org National Poetry Month with u DATEBOOK: Page 5

Magazines & soft-back books needed! Magazines (no older than 6 months), soft back books and good, used children’s books are needed at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. The Auxiliary Volunteers deliver some 200 magazines and books each week to the 15 waiting rooms around the hospital and clinics. The magazines help make the long waits bearable. Bring magazines to the hospital lobby information desk or the Gift Shop. All personal labels are removed by the Auxiliary Volunteers before they are delivered. For more information please call the Gift Shop at (925) 370-5818, or email Rhonda.Smith@hsd.cccounty.us.

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Maureen Mancuso reading from her book, “Notice: Poems of Creation in the Sacred Ordinary” When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Maureen Mancuso is a Roman Catholic Woman Priest, high school English teacher, ecological poet and pastor of St. Hildegard Catholic Community in Berkeley. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Saturday, April 15 Citizen of the Year Awards When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 15 Where: Masonic Hall, 700 Masonic St., Martinez. Details: The Citizen of the Year Awards is a special event that recognizes people or organizations for their outstanding volunteerism and commitment to the community. Reservations required. The deadline for all nominations is Feb. 24, 2017 at 5 p.m. Cost: $55 per person or $500 for a table. Info: Chamber of Commerce, (925) 228-2345 or julie@martinezchamber. com

Sunday, April 16 Easter Celebration Service & Egg Hunt When: 10 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: Glenbrook Middle School, 2351 Olivera Road, Concord. Details: Join Victory Outreach Church of Concord in an Easter Celebration Service, followed by an Easter egg hunt for the entire family. Immediately following the service, 2,000 Easter eggs will be hunted, with BBQ food available. Cost: Free Info: (925) 222-5905 or www.voconcord.com

Where: The Hall Closet, 202 Glacier Drive, Martinez. Details: Event to share with interested community members, Juvenile Hall Auxiliary partners and prospective volunteers what it is they do at JHA and how individuals and organizations can get involved. Light lunch provided. Info: RSVP by Monday, April 17, to harold@reachingouryouth.org

Wednesday, April 19 Lioness Club Fashion Show When: Noon, Wednesday, April 19 Where: IBEW Hall, 1875 Arnold Dr., Martinez. Details: Annual fashion show luncheon fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Spring is in the Air,” and will feature fashions from White Rabbit Boutique in Martinez. Catered by Cynthia’s Catering. Seating is limited, so get your tickets soon! Proceeds to benefit Martinez Lioness Scholarship Program, the Martinez Lioness Medical Lending Equipment Program, and the Martinez Lioness Preschool Visual Screening Program. Cost: Donation of $30 per person Info: Tickets available from Janet Sparacino, (925) 2299033

Thursday, April 20 Adult Education Spring Concert When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 Where: Martinez Junior High Auditorium, 1600 Court St., Martinez. Details: Combined community concert featuring the Contra Costa Jazz Band, Community Chorus and the Diablo Regional Concert Band. Cost: Free but donation are always appreciated! Info: cemmom@yahoo.com

Saturday, April 22 Tuesday, April 18 Lunch & Learn When: 12:30-1:30 Tuesday, April 18

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Lights, Camera, Auction! When: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 Where: Pleasant Hill Senior

Park It Center, 233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Details: Come walk the red carpet at St. Catherine of Siena School’s 22nd annual auction. Food, drinks, live and silent auction, live table gaming, photo booth, dancing. Cost: $65 John Muir Birthday/Earth Day When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Where: John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Details: Join the National Park Service in celebrating John Muir’s 179th Birthday and Earth Day during this annual event. The celebration, held rain or shine, features family-oriented outdoor activities, exhibits by the national parks and conservation organizations, and live music, including a bagpipe band. Parking and admission are free. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of Muir’s historic Italianate Victorian home. Bring your kids, family, and friends for a refreshing outdoor experience celebrating our Earth. Last year, over 2,700 guests attended this event. Cost: Free Info: www.johnmuirassociation.org or www.nps.gov/ jomu. Bay Area Craft Beer Festival When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Where: Waterfront Park, Martinez. Details: Over 50 local breweries participating. Cost: $35 for tasting and $5 for designated drivers. Info: www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com

Monday, April 24 It’s in the Can! When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 24 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Recycling, reusing, reducing and rotting! Celebrate Earth Day as Jamie Coventry cleverly and humorously explores these and other topics while he entertains with music, storytelling, juggling and more.

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Tuesday, April 25 Martinez Book Club When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: This month’s selection: “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett. Come join us for Book Club! We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The group will select a different book for every meeting, alternating between genres. No registration or fees - just show up! Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Saturday, May 6 Swedish Pancake Breakfast When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 Where: Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord. Details: Come for the famous thin Swedish pancakes served with lingonberry preserves, ham, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Cost: Adults and youth 11 years and older $10, children 4-10 years $5, children 3 years and under Free. The Man Who Lit Lady Liberty When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 Where: Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez. Details: Be the first to hear author and historian Richard Schwartz talk about his new book, “The Man Who Lit Lady Liberty: The Extraordinary Rise and Fall of Actor M.B. Curtis.” A wine and cheese reception and book signing with the author will follow at 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the Martinez and the Contra Costa County Historical Societies. RSVP is requested – email mkting@cocohistory.org or call (925) 229-1042. Cost: Free Admission and free parking. $10 donation suggested at door. All proceeds benefit preservation work of Martinez and CoCo To be continued ...

Scottish Fair at Ardenwood By NED MacKAY Special to the Tribune The pipes are calling and the clans will gather at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont on Saturday, April 1, for the annual Tartan Day Scottish Fair. Sponsored by the East Bay Regional Park District and the East Bay Scottish Association, the always-colorful event will convene from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attractions will include live music (bagpipes!), Scottish dancing, handmade crafts, Highland athletics and historical re-enactments. Local Scottish clans and societies will share their heritage and culture. Fairies and a dragon will lurk in the Children’s Glen. Ethnic food will be available for purchase. Kilts are encouraged, though not required. Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. Admission to the fair is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for children ages 4 through 17, and free for kids 3 and under. Parking is free. For information, call (510) 544-2797. *** Besides the Scots, there’s lots more in store in coming days in the regional parks. For instance, you can step back in time for an afternoon of Paleolithic hunting activity from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Coyote Hills Regional Park, also in Fremont. Under the guidance of naturalist Dino Labiste, the group will learn how early people created stone tools, then try hitting a target with an atlatl dart. The atlatl was a throwing device used by hunters during the ice age. No animals will be harmed. The program is free of charge, designed for ages eight and older. Meet at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center, which is at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. Dino and the interpretive staff also plan a four-day “Stone Age Time Travelers” day camp for kids ages 9-13 this summer. It’s from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22. The kids will learn skills used by early cultures to thrive in their environment. Fire and shelter building, stone tool making and twisting cordage are all on the agenda. Registration is required and there is a fee of $200 per kid ($220 for non-district residents). For information, call the park district reservations department at 888-327-2757. Select option 2 and refer to program 16171. *** Up the road at Crab Cove Visitor Center in Alameda, animal camouflage is the theme of Family Nature Fun Hour from 2-3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2. Afterwards it’s fish feeding time from 3-3:30 p.m. at the center’s large aquarium. Crab Cove is at the end of McKay Avenue off Alameda’s Central Avenue. For information, call (510) 544-3187. *** “Eat the Earth” is the theme of a program from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at Tilden Nature Area’s Environmental Education Center near Berkeley, led by interpretive student aide Sharona Kleinman. You can learn about the different layers of soil, substituting pudding, cookies, gummy worms and more. Then from 3-4 p.m. the same day, naturalist Trent Pearce will lead a Little Farm sing-along featuring old-time songs about farming, work and play. You can become a Tilden Nature Area docent, helping with educational programs and at the Little Farm. Trent is conducting a docent training program that will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 2, 9, 23 and 30. An application is required. Call (510) 544-3257. The center and Little Farm are located at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive. For general information, call (510) 544-2233. *** Naturalists at Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley will take visitors on a hunt in search of that elusive bird, the snipe, from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 (note the date). The group may not find a snipe, but will learn some Delta lore along the way. Big Break is on Big Break Road off Oakley’s Main Street. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 3050.

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Architectural gem preserved - for now Dear Friends of the 1903 County Jail in Martinez and to those folks who have recently discovered our Save the Jail effort. Thank you for wanting to know more about the status of this project. As the newly organized Architectural Preservation Foundation of Contra Costa County is still very small, our limited resources,

coupled with a long vacation and a serious illness has made it difficult to keep you properly informed. We’re back and we’ve got a huge announcement to tell you about! We have achieved our first important milestone on saving the jail – Thanks to regular correspondence and meetings with the Capital

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Projects division of the County Administrator’s Office, our County Supervisor, and CCC Public works, we have reached an agreement to delay any further action on demolishing the jail FOR TWO YEARS. Special thanks to those supporters who participated with us in these meetings right up until last week. So, where do we go from here? The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) relating to the jail was our focus in 2016. A FINAL REVISED EIR is expected to be published on April 25, 2017, according to Chief Assistant County Administrator, Eric Angstadt. As

it has been explained to us, it will include responses to comments made on the draft EIR by the public. It will include the county’s decision to demolish the 1944 portion of the jail complex, and preserve the original turn of the century granite building for two years. It will include language that we will be given a “stay of execution” of the old jail for two years while we develop a plan for deferred maintenance and renovation. Part of the agreement will be that a viable plan to make the jail be made habitable and useable. The elephant in the room is that funding for such an ac-

complishment must be raised. Funds to cover expenses such as IRS fees, research time, consultation fees, and other costs related to assessing the rehabilitation and renovation of the building. This will not be easy, but as we look at other local preservation projects that have succeeded, we believe that it can be done. It is essential that we increase our base of support to get the needed work done. We are calling on those who read this to step forward with your pledge of support. • We need publicity writers. • We need grant writers. • We need historical re-

searchers who can pull the substantial collection of fascinating history we have accumulated. • We need people who are willing to drive a fund raising program. • We need people who will further organize the non-profit that has been established with the IRS. Will you consider donating your time for this cause? If so, please call (925) 352-3334. Thank you! More specifics on the dimensions of this project will be forthcoming. Your friends in history, Save Martinez’s Historical Old Jail, https://www.facebook. com/save.our.jail.martinez

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Henderson responds to Craig’s Rotary Report Dear Paul Craig: The part of you that I know is one of the highest quality persons to ever walk the open hallways of Main Street. However, you often hand down Zues-like edicts that are woefully uninformed. “Criminal Justice” is the only oxymoron that is also a junior college degree. Why is the Police Chief in the Martinez Rotary Club? He could join Rotary where he lives. He has his own political ambitions which he has exposed repeatedly in ways you do not know. By communicating so much with Rotarians, our Police Chief is taking orders from a small group of people who consider themselves elite for one reason or another and this is extremely dangerous to American Freedoms (aka the Constitution). Rotarians are not some morally or intellectually elite group. Rather, they are wealthy people and/ or people who somehow made their way into high bureaucratic positions. Let us take Jim Kennedy as an example. When he was head of County Community De-

velopment (and the president of California Redevelopment Agency), he got Rob Shroder’s friend $1.4 million in HUD funds for Berrellesa Palms property. No one cared about the homeless then, but they did care about having the power and money of a Redevelopment Agency, and Rob Shroder’s friend was key. In order to get these federal funds, what is the Italian neighborhood (whose history is now on the National Register of Historic Places) had to be called non-historic. This calculated misinformation was told by Jim Kennedy with the help of our Historic Society, including Harriett Burt who perpetuated it on Planning Commission. Several of us who publicly resisted this found ourselves, in part by Jim Kennedy urging the Martinez Police to do so, the subject of investigations including being recorded by the police as to what our intentions were and multiple red tags to our homes by code enforcement. I do not have room to describe here, but this type of politically motivated police misconduct and violation of

Constitutional rights has occurred under Martinez Police Chiefs and continues under Sappal. People who have not committed crimes are harassed and falsely accused and investigated because Sappal deems the accuser more politically powerful than the accused. Meanwhile, crimes such as growing and distributing marijuana near a high school, drug and alcohol charges, false legal testimony, and other crimes continue freely among the politically favored and their relations with no consequences. AnaMarie Farias’ recent political grandstanding that resulted in a new police ordinance that gives free rein and resources to ILLEGAL immigrants is an example. Farias and McKillop, on Council, were/are known to manipulate the police against people and falsely accuse multiple people of senior abuse and other crimes. Now the “homeless” will be listed in a database so they can receive “services.” Paul, there is not enough services for even a fraction of the homeless. Making this list is really code for “get

the poor out of sight so we do not have to think about how wealth is polarizing in this country.” And once someone is deemed “mentally ill” and/or “homeless”, all Constitutional rights go out the window: unlawful search and seizure, privacy and warrant violations, displacement, false arrest, etc. It comes down to the 14th Amendment: Equal Protection Under the Law (for actual citizens). Rights you – in your big house on the hill and Rotary Club – will always get to take for granted. It will not be the first time in history that people are put on lists and then trucked off. I am surprised as a self proclaimed staunch liberal you promote these policies. What happens to this list? What if the person is no longer “homeless” but the police think s/he is? Paul, do you know the national police brutality and morbidity rates for the treatment of those the police, with their limited education, deem (even without evidence) “homeless” and/ or “mentally ill”? Since you have a PhD and a moral soul, I urge you to research this. – Kristin Henderson

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By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: Some of us were talking the other day about what the world will be like 100 years from now. There have been so many changes in the last hundred years that we couldn’t help but wonder what the future holds. Do you have any ideas about this? A: It’s an interesting question, of course – but only God knows what the world will be like a hundred years from now. Could anyone a hundred years ago have predicted what the world would be like today? I doubt it. The Bible does, however, tell us several important

truths about the future. First, it reminds us that someday the world as we know it will come to an end; Christ will come again in glory to rule the world in perfect peace and justice. Could this happen before another century has passed? Yes, of course. As the Bible says, “Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. ... The day is almost here” (Romans 13:11-12). The Bible also reminds us that no matter how much scientific or technical progress we make, some things will never change. The human heart does not change; our capacity for conflict and evil does not change; our need for God does not change. Yes, in some ways

we’ve made startling progress in the last hundred years – and yet there never has been a bloodier century. But something else will never change – and that is the Good News about Jesus Christ. By His death and resurrection we can be forgiven and reconciled to God – and when we put our trust in Him, we can face the future without fear. Yes, it’s interesting to speculate about the future – but what about today? Turn to Christ and put your life and your future into His hands. Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call

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Won Yong Ko: ‘Sacrifice is a joy & a blessing’ By WON YONG KO NOTE: The following is a talk given during the October 2005 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information, visit www.lds.org Brothers and sisters, good afternoon. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that “a religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation” (Lectures on Faith [1985], 69). If we summarize the history of the scriptures, we can say that it is the history of sacrifice. We can find wonderful examples in the scriptures of those who sacrificed their lives in order to keep their faith and testimonies. One example is from the story of Alma and Amulek when they had to watch with pain the people of Ammonihah who were thrown into the fire and died but kept their faith (see Alma 14:7–13). Also we think of Jesus Christ, who condescended to come down from His Father’s presence to this earth and made the sacrifice to save the world through more severe pain than anyone else has ever endured. In this last dispensation of the gospel, many pioneers lost their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep their faith. Today we are not likely to be asked to make such a big sacrifice as giving up our lives, but we can see many examples of Saints who make painful sacrifices to keep their faith and testimonies alive. Maybe it is more difficult to make the small sacrifices in our daily lives. For instance, it could be regarded as a small

sacrifice to keep the Sabbath day holy, to read the scriptures daily, or to pay our tithing. But these sacrifices cannot be easily made unless we have the mind and the determination to make the sacrifices that are needed to be able to keep those commandments. As we make these small sacrifices, we are compensated by more blessings from the Lord. King Benjamin said, “And ye are still indebted unto him, and are, and will be, forever and ever” (Mosiah 2:24). And, as he did with his own people, King Benjamin encourages us so that we will receive more blessings as we continue to obey the Lord’s word. I think that the very first blessing coming from sacrifice is the joy that we can feel when we pay the price. Perhaps the very thought that the sacrifice itself could be a blessing becomes a blessing. When we have that kind of thought and feel the joy, we might have received a blessing already. Recently, I have found that kind of blessing among the Saints in Korea who participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Church in Korea and the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith’s birth. I would like to tell you briefly about their sacrifices and the joy and blessings they received. To celebrate the gospel, which gave hope and courage to people in Korea who were hurt so much by the Korean War, the members started to prepare for this celebration more than a year ago. Many of the members in Korea – the Primary, young men, young women, young single adults, Relief Society sisters, and others – gathered together to practice for the celebration. They prepared

many traditional folk dances, including the flower dance, circle dance, fan dance, and farmer dance. They played drums; performed tae kwon do, drama, ballroom dances, and musical numbers; showed animation; and gave choir performances. Because the young men produced such loud drum sounds, neighbors complained, and they had to stop practicing. It was really difficult to practice for long periods of time, but they did it with joy. I could not find anyone complaining about their effort and sacrifice when they had to get up at 4:00 in the morning to ride the bus for the joint practice. They felt great joy and gratitude for the blessings of the Lord and for the opportunity to show their appreciation. Also many returned missionaries from overseas came back to Korea with their wives and children for this celebration. They made the sacrifice when they came to Korea on their missions a long time ago. This time they made another sacrifice of time and money to bring their families and participate in the celebration during the hot summer. But they rejoiced and were grateful for all the celebrations in which they participated. To encourage the Korean Saints and others, the Lord sent His prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley, to Korea. President Hinckley himself made a great sacrifice for this trip by scheduling a 13-day, around-the-world trip and came to Korea to meet with the Saints whom he has loved for many years and to personally convey the special love of the Lord. Nobody felt that this was a sacrifice. Instead, we had tears of joy and gratitude. This is the blessing we are

talking about, isn’t it? Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid of sacrifice. Please enjoy the happiness and blessings from the sacrifice itself. Occasionally there is a time gap between the sacrifice and the blessing. The sacrifice may come according to our time schedule, but the blessing may not come by our, but by the Lord’s, calendar. Because of this, the Lord comforts us by saying, “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work” (D&C 64:33). The blessings surely come to us. Please remember that the sacrifice itself might be a form of blessing. Let us make the sacrifice of small things. When we read the Book of Mormon while rubbing our sleepy eyes, let us remember that we are following the counsel of our prophet and receive the joy that comes from that knowledge. We have many bills to pay, but when we pay tithing, let us feel joy for having the opportunity to donate something to the Lord. And then greater blessings will be poured out on us. It will be just like our surprise and joy when we receive an unexpected gift. As President Spencer W. Kimball said, “As we give, we find that ‘sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven!’ [“Praise to the Man,” Hymns, no. 27.] And in the end, we learn it was no sacrifice at all” (“Becoming the Pure in Heart,” Ensign, Mar. 1985, 5). I pray that we will all become Saints willing to sacrifice and become eligible for the Lord’s special blessings. The Lord will watch over us so that it will not be too difficult to endure any sacrifice. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Q: Just thought I would share a moment of faith. I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, but retired to South Florida – unofficially the southern-most boroughs of New York. Last week I attended a tour and luncheon at a South Florida museum with a wonderful collection of Broadway costumes. It was a great tour, and it gave me some insight regarding faith. I grew up more than 1,000 miles from NYC, and never saw a Broadway Show until I was an adult. Nor did any of my friends or neighbors, but my mother loved Broadway musicals and I grew up listening to the scores of “My Fair Lady,” “South Pacific,” “Oklahoma” and “West Side Story.” To this day that music makes me smile. I had no proof – until I entered that first Broadway theater years later – that Broadway actually existed. But as a kid, while the records played on the turntable, I would sing the songs out loud and dance around the living room. During those years, I never doubted that the theaters and Broadway productions were there. Last week I realized that Heaven is a lot like Broadway. I haven’t seen it yet, but I know it’s there. I hear the music, Lord. – From S, somewhere in South Florida, New York City A: Thank you, dear S, for your tender memories and spiritual wisdom. I hope my other readers will take up your example and share with me, so that I can share with all of you, their moments when faith became real for them. My experience growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and spending summers visiting my maternal grandparents in Wichita, Kansas, was very much like your childhood in Memphis. I would listen to the recordings of Broadway musicals in my home and in my grandparents’ home. I still vividly remember listening to Ezio Pinza and Mary Martin in “South Pacific.” I did not dance around the house, but I sat transfixed at the music and lyrics and at the passion that made them seem perfectly matched. It was fantasy in the service of love and art and it had a great moral message. I too never visited NYC until later in my life. We took a car trip to the New York World’s Fair in 1964. That was the first time I saw a Broadway musical. It was “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” with Robert Morse. I mourn the loss of those melodies and those times, but not completely. I am glad that times have changed so that now women have broader horizons and men have more tenderness. Mostly I miss songs about love with melodies. Thanks to my folks, my nature and Broadway Musicals I remain a hopeless romantic. However, dearest S, I think there are more than just obvious and trivial differences between believing in a Broadway you have not seen yet and believing in a Heaven you have not seen yet. Broadway musicals were “seeable” even before you saw your first one. Heaven is not seeable in the same way. Nobody can go to Heaven and take a selfie with an angel, listen to the Heavenly choirs, visit with Aristotle, Freud, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammad; and report back. There is evidence for the existence of Broadway and evidence for the existence of Heaven but it is different kinds of evidence. The evidence for Broadway is empirical evidence, which is the evidence you can see, touch, taste, or put on a poster. The evidence for Heaven comes from the promise of God through our sacred texts, which is enough for those who already believe in the sacred texts. For others, belief in Heaven can be a spiritual inference from the belief that we are not just material beings, but have within us a part that is immaterial. One can call this our soul – as I do – or one’s consciousness. It seems reasonable, even without the testimony of revelation, that the part of us that is not matter, cannot die but lives on in some way and in some place. That place is Heaven. Heaven also functions as a necessary belief for those who want to believe that goodness is rewarded and evil is punished in some place beyond our lives here on planet earth. So a belief in Heaven comes partly from what we can see, but mostly from what we need to believe in order to preserve our hopefulness in the face of our finitude and failures. That dance of evidence and faith is why I never tire of quoting the great C.S. Lewis in his 1945 essay, “Is Theology Poetry?” “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen,” Lewis writes. “Not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” Keep dancing, dear S. Keep dancing. I can also hear the music. Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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Alhambra junior Jenna Coffman came in third place in the triple jump to claim one of three medals for Alhambra on the day at the Oakland Relays on March 25, 2017. (MARK FiERNER / Martinez Tribune)

Lady Dogs stunned in 9-3 home opener loss Coffman, Rios & By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The last time the Lady Bulldog softball team was beaten at Alhambra was May 29, 2013. Let that sink in. Prior to the Bulldogs’ season opening defeat to Heritage-Brentwood on Tuesday afternoon, the Bulldogs last loss on home turf came before any of the current players had even reached high school. In fact the 9-3 loss on March 28 is only the seventh time an Alhambra softball team has lost at home in coach Paul Buccellato’s now eight-season tenure with the team. It was shocking to see the Bulldogs fall in such a dominant fashion, but in truth the game serves as a sign to the tough road this season will present for Alhambra’s girls. Heritage is hardly a slouch. The Patriot girls were in the Division I North Coast Section semi-finals last season. So its expected that they would return. Only now the Bulldogs will throw their hat into the ring of talented Division I teams vying for the crown at the highest level. All that despite the fact that Heritage boasts more than double the enrollment that Heritage does. But the Bulldogs have long since trounced the notion that a small school can’t make waves with bigger teams. However so far

this year it may take some time to get acclimated. For one the Bulldogs are only carrying one pitcher with prior varsity experience, unlike in past years, when there has always been a senior leading the way as the number one, with a junior backing them up. Starter Breanna Edwards did see significant time on the mound in 2016, and even won a gutsy 5-3 contest over eventual Division II runner up Newark Memorial in the Reed Tournament in Nevada. However most of her work came in blow out wins. She had shaky command against Heritage, and an early home run off the bat of sophomore Xiara Diaz. The Easter Kentucky committee’s home run glanced off the top of the left field wall, popped directly into the air, but landed on the other side of the fence. It didn’t get much better for Edwards, who gutsily pitched through the command problems, but allowed tow more runs in the top of the second inning. In her 3 1/3 inning start, Edwards threw just as many balls as she did strikes. Edwards was relieved by sophomore Lauren King, who had only pitched two varsity innings prior to her appearance against the Patriots. King didn’t struggle with command, but the Patriots smelled blood. The sophomore was tagged with

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Alhambra senior Regan Silva was the lone bright spot int he Bulldogs’ 9-3 loss to the Heritage Patriots. The first base men had a pair of hits in the loss to Heritage.

five runs, four of which came in her first 2/3 inning of work. Before she came back out for her second inning, senior Maci Shepherd did well to get her at least one run of support by singling in Bryanna Waters, who ran for Regan Silva. The senior first baseman, Silva, was one of the lone bright spots on the day, going 2-for-4 . King only allowed one more run before being lifted for Edwards, who re-entered the game for the final two innings. That came after the Bulldogs drove in a pair of runs. The first came on a deep fly ball to the warning track off the bat of Bri

Perez that was dropped by the center fielder. The second came on a hard single to right field by Karlee Sparacino that drove Perez in. Sparacino was withdrawn from the game with an apparent injury, however the extent of it is unknown, and likely to be precautionary. Perhaps in a tighter contest she would have continued. But with the way senior Katherine Hall was pitching for the Patriots, it couldn’t have made a difference. Hall went the distance only allowing a single earned run in the defeat, with it breaking the four year streak between home losses.

The Bulldogs set out to Chabot College in Hayward last Saturday, March 25 for the Oakland Invitational Relays. Field events began at 8:30 a.m. with four attempts for each person. Running events started thirty minutes later at 9 p.m. As with several other meets, the Oakland Relays awarded medals to the top three finishing athletes in each event. Juniors Tiauna McClenahan and Kim Magtibay brought about the beginning of a long list of Alhambra personal records. In the 100-meter hurdles, they tied for 15th place, each crossing the line in 20.19. Alexis Yu also cracked 21 seconds in her race with a 20.78 performance. Four bulldogs cut time in the 300-meter hurdles, with Sienna Strickland leading the way going well under one minute at 55.51 seconds. Magtibay was two seconds back from Strickland at 57.50, while Yu took home another PR at 59.21 and McClenahan ending up in 1:01.98. Not many runners like the 3200 meter race, but Alhambra is a different story. Nicole Tria posted a fantastic 20 second improvement in the girls race, completing the eight laps in 12:31. Tria later went on to earn a fifth place in the girls 1600, clocking 5:51. The boys 3200 saw two different heats as there were too many for a single race. In heat u RELAYS: Page 10

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Greene drove in a pair of RBI’s in Alhambra’s three games. He is currently leading the team with six RBIs on the season so far. Greene laced a single in the Bulldogs’ 7-2 loss to Cardinal Newman as a pinch hitter, driving in one of only two runs scored on the afternoon. In the 2-0 win over St. Mary’s-Albany,

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Martinez Winter Bocce Standings The Martinez Indoor Winter League consists of 58 teams, and over 500 players participating. Courts are located at NorCal Courts, 360 Ferry St., Martinez. Standings current as of Friday, March 24, 2017. TUESDAY "A" DIVISION Games WON

LOST

Played

BOCCE HUNKS

TEAM

0.708

THE PLAYERS

0.688

DOUBLE SHOT

0.686

BOCCE BY TATE

0.521

SHOCK TREATMENT

0.396

SEASONED PACK

0.333

THE REPRESENTATIVES

0.167

171

0.500

342

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ROLLIN STONZ

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0.854

D.A.L.

0.647

BELLA BOCCE

0.521

BALLS TO THE WALLS

0.458

PELOTAS CALIENTE

0.412

CHEW BOCCE

0.354

WHAT A BIOCCE

0.250

171

0.500

342

TOTALS

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LOST

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ON A ROLL

0.896

WHO

0.625

READY SET ROLL

0.510

FOUR THREE TWO ONE

0.438

REDUX BOCCE

0.412

HAMMER TIME

0.396

BOCCE BY DIRKS

0.229

171

0.500

342

TOTALS

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LOST

Games Played

ALOHA CHIROPRACTIC

0.708

LES SCHWAB TIRES

0.588

ROLL HAPPY

0.569

PACIFICA PIZZA

0.542

ROLLING ROCKS

0.542

HARD TO HANDLE

0.333

EASY RIDERS

0.208

171

0.500

342

TEAM

TOTALS

THURSDAY "B" DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

CHALLENGERS

0.706

BOUN AMICI

0.667

BAD BOYS BAD BOYS

0.622

ON A ROLL (2)

0.583

DON’T BE SHORT

0.451

TEAM HAZLETT

0.392

FREE BALLIN

0.083

171

0.500

342

WON

LOST

Played

ABC

0.863

WHO TOO

0.765

BOCCE BY TATE

0.667

LA BOCCE VITA (RED)

0.647

DUCKS

0.510

176

0.690

255

ET TU BOCCE

0.471

ROLLING STONES

0.431

SIR 8 ROLLERS

0.294

ON A ROLL (3)

0.176

LA BOCCE VITA (WHITE)

0.176

176

0.310

255

TOTALS

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THURSDAY SENIOR "RED" DIVISION WON

LOST

Games Played

CROCKET CRYSTALS

0.625

MISFITS

0.608

BOCCE GUYS TOO

0.542

BOTCHEE 101

0.542

BOCCE BRUISERS

0.479

LA BELLA VITA

0.392

SUGAR CUBES

0.313

171

0.500

342

TEAM

TOTALS

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WON

LOST

THE WINTER WONDERS

Played

0.619

BOCCE FRIENDS REJECTS SENIOR TRAVELERS

0.615

0.600

BALLS O'FYRE

0.590

R.E.D.

0.333

PALLINO PALS

0.238

123

0.500

246

TOTALS

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune After a pair of consecutive losses, the Bulldogs turned to their most consistent performer of the season to get them out of the hole. The Alhambra boys baseball team’s 2-0 win over St. Mary’s-Albany came behind yet another six shutout innings. In 28 2/3 innings of work, Gifford has only allowed four earned runs all season. During that workload, the Bulldogs have only managed to get the junior two wins, but in their March 23 win, they only needed two. Alhambra only scored six runs in three consecutive home games that they played in. After a pair of losses, coach Ray Stokes was looking to get a win in any way possible. Considering his team left seven on base, the Bulldogs were going to need to manufacture their runs. Most agonizingly was their first inning gaffe. With one out and the bases loaded, the Bulldogs’ Brandon Muraoka struck out, and then Spencer Schulhauser flied out to center field. In the next two innings the Bulldogs went down with little fight. But they managed to scratch across a run in an unusual way. Junior Trent Greene singled to lead off the inning, and it seemed for a second like he was going to stay standing at first. But with two outs, Tom Peon del Valle drew a walk. Because there were two outs, when Jake Tyler hit a fly ball to left-center field, Greene was able to take off running off

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Alhambra senior Spencer Schulhauser catches a fly ball in the Bulldogs’ 2-0 win over St. Mary’s-Albany on March 23, 2017.

the crack of the bat. Because of that, Greene scored easily on the error from St. Mary’s Spencer Helvig. Unfortunately the Bulldogs couldn’t squeeze across another run in the inning, but Gifford didn’t need it. The junior wasn’t as efficient as he usually is with his pitches. A nine-pitch at bat to start the game forced Gifford to work from top of the order down. In the first three innings he threw 60 pitches. But through that he battled. After his team got him a run, he settled in and attacked. Even without the lead, Gifford recorded the first out of the inning on the first hitter in all six innings of work on Thursday. After getting the lead, he got the first two outs of the inning in all three innings after the Bulldogs scored.

As has become Coach Stokes’ style, the Bulldogs clawed across another run with some more small ball. Senior Jordyn Eglite hit a booming triple that would’ve been a home run in most parks, but was nearly stranded at third. Zach Schuler reached on an error with one out, and gave the Bulldogs just enough life. That allowed Greene to drive in Eglite on a well-executed safety squeeze. With the run, the Bulldogs were in place with their pitching to get the win. Gifford shut down the Panthers by erasing a one-out single with a made to order double play. Gifford handed the ball straight to Marshall Stanghellini, who struck out two in a dominating seventh inning to close out the Panthers, and the losing streak.

Rival Falcons beat down Lady Dogs By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune As the calendar turns to April, the competitive part of the Alhambra girls lacrosse team rears its head. The Lady Dogs started off hot with a 4-2 record. But their 12-2 loss to College Park on March 24 proved that the Bulldogs had a lot more difficult match ups on the schedule. In their first six games, the Bulldogs won four, and were narrowly defeated by Las Lomas. The Knights were a North Coast Section playoff competitor last year. After the solid run of form, there was a little bit of tension at Knowles Field. Knowing that a solid team like College Park was coming into town,

Bulldogs set up meeting with Falcons with strong Oakland meet

and because of the rivalry. The match up lived up to the billing in terms of physicality, but the Falcons were clearly the better team. The Pleasant Hill team scored three goals in the opening three minutes. Goals from senior Brooke Betcher, and juniors Madelynne Avila and Kally Cunningham started the rout. And then Falcons went off. In a span of eight minutes they nearly tripled their lead. College Park pressured the Bulldogs into making poor passes and picked them off to start the offensive. In fact the only thing that stopped the Bulldogs from getting shut out in the opening half was the continuing amount of cards the flew from

the referee’s hands. That was what allowed Alhambra’s Mimi Vo to get the lone Bulldog goal in the half. Late in the first half, College Park took a blow that threatened to change the course of the match. A late foul was deemed excessive and saw a Falcon player shown a red. Down a player, the Falcons still looked dominant. A few minutes into the second half, the Falcons had another player sent to the bench for an excessive foul. But even then, down two players for the rest of the match, the Falcons continued to play the more expansive lacrosse. For the rest of the story, please visit us online at MartinezTribune.com.

one, Carson Edwards managed to top Tria’s improvement, going 10 minutes, 44 seconds in his second ever two mile race. Edward’s previous time occurred two weeks prior at a dual meet, where he ran 11:09. Seniors Robert Viano and Trevor Oliviera-Smith in the next heat ran 10:51 and 10:55 respectively. Alan Kobylik brought another lifetime PR in the 400 meter sprint with a time of 55.66, taking a close second place in his competition. He also went 49.88 in the 300-meter hurdles. The 100-meter sprint saw Myles Johnson and Sidney Kuehn take home times of 12.50 and 12.93. Perhaps no one had a better day than Jenna Coffman. In the girls 100 meters, she took 24th out of 96, beating the clock to run under 14 seconds at 13.93. She came back to run a 28.68 in the 200 meters, battling some very fast sprinters including El Cerrito’s Kaylah Robinson who set a meet record of 24.34. Coffman’s signature event of triple jump, however, was where she really shined. With powerhouse school Dublin competing in the event, Coffman earned a third place medal with a 32 foot, 3.75 inches jump. Alhambra throwers Kieara Rios and Phoebe Tang claimed medals two and three at the Oakland Relays. By her fourth attempt, Rios threw the shot put 31 feet, 3.75 inches to edge out Branson’s Saani Borge for third place. Tang, who has been steadily approaching the golden standard of 100 feet, competed in the varsity girls discus. On Saturday she launched the platter to a third place mark of 98 feet 10 inches, just falling short of 100 feet but earning yet another PR. Carondolet transfer Julia Lloren also had a good day as she threw the discus to 79-06 for tenth place. Next on the track schedule, the Bulldogs will dual rival College Park on Wednesday, April 12 on the Falcon’s home turf.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Gasca Fancy Construction. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1850 Hughes Dr., Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan Carlos Gasca, 1850 Hughes Drive, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Juan Carlos Gasca. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 1, 2017. File #17-0001363-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Silly Owl Creations. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 690 Magnolia Ct., Brentwood, CA 94513; P.O. Box 116, Brentwood, CA 94513. The business

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cipal Place of Business is 5112 Crestfield Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Emiko Tanabe, 5112 Crestfield Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Emiko Tanabe. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 1, 2017. File #17-0001352-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Unity Taxes. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3101 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kingdew Enterprises LLC, 28620 Cork Oak Ln Apt 4302, Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by: LLC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Jan. 24, 2017. /s/ ANDREW VARGAS, CEO. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 3, 2017. File #17-0001437-00 Published: March 17, 24, 31; April 7 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): INVOICE EXCHANGE; ABACUS FACTORING; ABACUS MARKETPLACE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 100, MORAGA, CA 94556. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ABACUS MARKETPLACE INC., 346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 100, MORAGA, CA 94556. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ MATTHEW FLANAGAN (CEO). Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 7, 2017. File #17-0001536-02 Published: March 17, 24, 31; April 7 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Luminous Skin. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1372 N. Main St. #203, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cristina Monserrat Gutierrez, 1825 Premier Pl., Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant com-

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menced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Cristina Gutierrez/Cristina Monserrat Gutierrez. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 10, 2017. File #17-0001639-00 Published: March 17, 24, 31; April 7 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Tidal Yoga. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2139 Shea Drive, Pinole, CA 94564. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melody Kate Roguschka, 112 Lake Avenue, Rodeo, CA 94572. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 1, 2017. /s/ Melody K Roguschka. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 9, 2017. File #17-0001605-00 Published: March 17, 24, 31; April 7 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Harmie’s Kimchi Co. LLC. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 865 Marina Bay Pkwy, Ste C33, Richmond, CA 94804; 15 Seabreeze Drive, Richmond, CA 94804. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Harmie’s Kimchi Co. LLC, 865 Marina Bay Pkwy, Ste C33, Richmond, CA 94804. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Linda Kim, President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 9, 2017. File #17-0001608-00 Published: March 17, 24, 31; April 7 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): J & M Coins. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1675 Clark Lane, Concord, CA 94521. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John N. Woodbury, 1675 Clark Lane, Concord, CA 94521; Mi J. Woodbury, 1675 Clark Lane, Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ John N. Woodbury. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 14, 2017. File #17-0001697-00 Published: March 17, 24, 31;

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April 7, 2017. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Katia Ginesta. Case Number: P1700371. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Katia Ginesta. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Alejandro Ginesta in the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. The Petition for Probate requests that Alejandro Ginesta be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 25, 2017; Time: 9 a.m.; Dept: 14; Room:; Address of court: Superior court of California, County of Contra Costa, 725 Court St., PO Box 911, Martinez 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. /s/ Daniel H. Maloney, At-

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torney for petitioner. Mullin Law Firlm, 1355 Willow Way, Suite 110, Concord, CA 94520; (925) 798-3413. Published March 17, 24, 31, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Fleur De Livre Publishing Company; Eagle Mobile Notary Services. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 5100 Pioneer Court, Antioch, CA 94531. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Raquel Molina, 5100 Pioneer Court, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Raquel Molina. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 6, 2017. File #17-0001490-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): ALL ABOUT STRIPING. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 5435 BENTTREE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531; 4464 LONE TREE WAY #409, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LISA TODOROVITCH, 5435 BENTTREE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MARCH 16, 2017. /s/ LISA TODOROVITCH. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 16, 2017. File #17-0001758-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Pulse Studio. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 12545-B San Pablo Ave., Richmond, CA 94805. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Airam Garcia, 650 34th St., Richmond, CA 94805. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Airam Garcia. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 15, 2017. File #17-0001738-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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The Name(s) of the Business(es): AcuStruct. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2410 Bates Ave., Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yust Inc, 2410 Bates Ave., Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Aug. 25, 2014. /s/ Dan Yust, President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 15, 2017. File #17-0001734-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Inform Public Relations; Dynamic Networking. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 411 Ferry St., Suite 4, Martinez, CA 94553. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thomas E. Stewart, 1824 Stratton Circle, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on August 1987. /s/ Thomas E. Stewart. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 15, 2017. File #17-0001728-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Inner Structure Music. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 5482 Los Gatos Court, Concord, CA 94521. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sean E. Glanegan, 5482 Los Gatos Court, Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Sean E. Flanegan. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 27, 2017. File #17-0001311-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): ingeniousPV. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3419 Carlson Blvd., Apt. 2, El Cerrito, CA 94530. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ingeniousPV Services, LLC; 3419 Carlson Blvd., Apt. 2, El Cerrito, CA 94530. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant com-

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menced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Andrew T. Kelly, CEO. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 14, 2017. File #17-0001722-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): pili edition. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 490 North Civic Dr. #304, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TREVOR K PILIBOSIAN, 490 North Civic Dr. #304, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on March 17, 2017. /s/ Trevor K. Pilibosian. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 17, 2017. File #17-0001782-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Montecito Oakmont Senior Living. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): OSL Management LLC, 9240 Old Redwood Hwy, Suite 200, Windsor, CA 95492. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on March 1, 2011. /s/ William P. Gallaher, Manager. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 13, 2017. File #17-0001655-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): wrightfully yours. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 5454 Roundtree Place E, Concord, CA 94521. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Monique Wright-Gory, 5454 Roundtree Place E, Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on September 2013. /s/ Monique Wright-Gory. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 20, 2017. File #17-0001835-00 Published: March 24, 31; April

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7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): RVtrippinUSA. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1091 Country Club Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pamela L. McCoy, 1091 Country Club Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Pamela L. McCoy. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 16, 2017. File #17-0001779-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): ARTHUR JAMES L. JOHNSON. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 404 South 50th Street, Richmond, CA 94804. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mauricio Bey, 404 South 50th Street, Richmond, CA 94804. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Dec. 15, 2009. /s/ Mauricio Bey. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 15, 2017. File #17-0001736-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Paws and Rarettes. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 519 Midway Ct., Martinez, CA 94553. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Heather Ginochio, 519 Midway Ct., Martinez, CA 94553. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Heather Ginochio. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 7, 2017. File #17-0001537-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05907. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 130 Alamo Plaza, Alamo, CA 945071550; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

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Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 23, 2017. File #17-0001257-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05908. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 20 East 18th Street, Antioch, CA 94509-2400; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 23, 2017. File #17-0001258-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05909. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3353 Deer Valley Road, Antioch, CA 94531-6664; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001264-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05913. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1905 Monument Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520-3858; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001266-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05915. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2140 Contra Costa Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3744; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001267-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05923. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1560 Sycamore Avenue, Hercules, CA 94547-1701; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001268-00 Published: March 24, 31; April u

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency ARIES (March 21-April 19): As spring unfolds your fancies may turn to thoughts of love. You might be inspired by the first daffodil peeking out of the ground or wallow in a mire of unrealistic ideas. Avoid conversational mix-ups. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plotting and planning might be on your mind in the week ahead. Harness your vivid imagination and put it to the test. You may be energized to make money but could just as easily find ways to spend it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fuzzy thinking is not the same thing as fuzzy logic. In the week ahead be sure to communicate clearly and avoid becoming bogged down in details. Your physical energy levels are high, so tackle odd jobs. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Too many friends can spoil the broth. You can never have too many well-wishers in your corner, but your time might be eaten up by texting and email messages in the week to come. Avoid extravagant purchases. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more the merrier is fine until you want some rest. In the week to come your contact with numerous people might help you realize how necessary it is for you to have a special someone as the center of your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your money in your pocket. You may be attracted to something or someone that is not worthy of your attention as this week unfolds. Focus on learning how to perform physical tasks or pursue constructive ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are never too old to learn new tricks. You could join a group that shares your interests or widens your scope. There may be a few times in the week ahead when you think the truth has been stretched too far.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the week to come it might seem that the more money you make the more you must spend. Your participation in group activities might cost more than you expect. Find ways to apply wisdom to your finances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might end up running in circles as this week unfolds. Put a puzzling problem on the back burner and concentrate on getting caught up with a backlog of essential tasks around the home and office.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Don’t pretend to be someone you aren’t. You might think you can get away with hiding your past or your faults but it will seem silly in hindsight. In the week ahead ask friends to help you achieve your goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): You may feel it necessary to defend yourself from unwarranted criticism concerning the way you handle your possessions or bank account. You may be challenged in the week ahead to handle a tight schedule. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Win the wrestling match with your conscience. Someone might be more successful than you, but that does not diminish your innate gifts. Brief feelings of inadequacy may undermine your confidence this week.

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7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05927. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1165 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA 94553; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001270-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05931. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2555 Main Street, Oakley, CA 945611853; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn:

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Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001271-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05933. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 27 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563-2521; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

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on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001272-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05935. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 580 Bailey Road, Bay Point, CA 945654304; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001273-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05940. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3207 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon, CA 94583-1325; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001274-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05947. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1997 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94595-2201; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001278-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #05948. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1526 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2229; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001285-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Rite Aid #06356. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4100 Lone

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Tree Way, Antioch, CA 945316201; 30 Hunter Lane, Attn: Legal, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thrifty Payless, Inc., 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Susan Lowell, Vice President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 24, 2017. File #17-0001286-00 Published: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Ruff Werkz. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3219 Clinton Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804; PO Box 1081, El Cerrito, CA 94530. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jomar Enciso, 3219 Clinton Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Jomar Enciso. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 24, 2017. File #17-0001998-00 Published: March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Property and Funding; Capital Coast Lending; Capital Coast Commercial. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1121 Ventura Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Loans Realty Group Corporation, 1121 Ventura Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on March 24, 2017. /s/ Emil Quito Dollesin. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 24, 2017. File #17-0001978-00 Published: March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Walnut Creek Heating and Air Conditioning. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4075 Nelson Ave., Suite D, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Donwas, Inc., 4075 Nelson Ave., Suite D, Concord,

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CA 94520. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on May 4, 2012. /s/ Kristy Pergakis, Chief Financial Officer. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 14, 2017. File #17-0001716-00 Published: March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): S & S Janitoral Services. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2354 Bonifacio St. #9, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sergio Hernandez, 2354 Bonifacio St. #9, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2015. /s/ Sergio Hernandez. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 21, 2017. File #17-0001887-00 Published: March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Little Scholars and Prodigies Playschool. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2430 Aberdeen Way, Apt. #1, San Pablo, CA 94806. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nikia Smith, 2430 Aberdeen Way, Apt. #1, San Pablo, CA 94806. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Nikia Smith. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 13, 2017. File #17-0001660-00 Published: March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 2017.