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Veterans, county clash over fire station site By Hemananthani Sivanandam

From left: VFW Commander Bill Weber, Mike Clement from the American Legion and Commandant Don Hester with the Marine Corps League.

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Veterans are questioning why Contra Costa County failed to look for an alternative area to house a new downtown fire station as the site identified raises concerns for veterans, residents, and businesses. The veterans’ organization of Brentwood also questioned if the county had conducted an impact or emergency response assessment prior to designing plans for the new fire station at 739 First St., which will replace the former Fire Station 54 that was demolished last October after permanently closing in 2014 following 57 years of service.

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The county is moving forward with the construction of a new fire station, estimated to cost $10 million. This station aims to ac-

commodate larger fire engines and enhance fire and medical response times in Brentwood and throughout East County to serve the needs

of the expanding community. Among the concerns raised by veterans regarding the project include:

• taking away land dedicated to veterans and paid for by taxpayers • impact on parking spaces on First Street. • taking away the option of closing streets for community events such as Hometown Halloween, parades, and car shows. • disruption of alleyway and loading zones for local businesses and increased presence of fire engines maneuvering through narrow streets and turn radius pose a safety concern for pedestrians and motorists downtown. In a meeting on Tuesday see Veterans page 22

The Oaks residents complain Medical pot delivery about security, maintenance one step closer Two residents selected for housing panel By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

The Oakley City Council appointed two Oaks apartment residents to fill two of the three vacancies on the city’s affordable housing ad hoc committee during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Oaks residents Doug Gamble and Barbara Bautista were both selected by Mayor Aaron Meadows to be on the committee after the council had four people interview in person for the three open spots. Two of the open-

ings were to be filled with current residents with one member of the Oaks management team to fill the other. Oke Johnson, the executive vice president of Winn Residential, which provides the property management and maintenance services for The Oaks, was unable to attend because he was traveling. All four Oaks residents were asked the same questions regarding their time living in the apartment complex in Oakley, and all four gave their insight into their experience living at the Oaks, most of which was negative. From overdue maintenance to security issues throughout the complex, the four candidates who spoke on Tuesday night were not afraid to remind the council about the ongoing maintenance issues that have yet to be resolved in the

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Changes to Brentwood’s municipal code that would allow for the delivery of medical cannabis to residents blazed ahead on Oct. 10 following a 5-0 vote by City Council. The changes are intended to bring the city into compliance with a new state law and were previously approved by the Planning Commission. Senate Bill 1186 was passed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022 and asserts that “it is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to ensure that Californians throughout the state have timely and convenient access to safe, effective, and affordable medicinal cannabis,” according to the agenda packet for the Sept. 19 Planning Commission meeting during which the topic was originally

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combined family and senior living apartment complex. “I have seen a sharp deterioration,” Gamble said to the council. Gamble mentioned that he’s lived in The Oaks for “almost a year and a half.” “I’ve seen things around the properties go downhill. The biggest problem I’ve seen has been security issues. Each of the buildings have a dumpster in it that’s secured by a security door. And those security doors have no locks on them. So people can get into the buildings at night with no problems. I have people trying to get into my apartment on a regular basis late at night, to the point where I’ve had to call the police two or three times a month to

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discussed. The law, which takes effect in January 2024, applies only to medical cannabis usage, not recreational use. The city would leave in place existing prohibitions on cannabis cultivation, cannabis dispensaries, and non-medicinal cannabis deliveries within Brentwood. “The delivery and transport of non-medicinal cannabis with the city’s jurisdiction will remain restricted,” Senior Analyst Abraham Salinas told the council. Salinas provided the City Council with a similar presentation to the one given to the Planning Commission that outlined the importance of the change, the previous action taken by the commissioners and what the next steps would be in the process. Following the unanimous approval of the changes, the amendsee Cannabis page 22

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Brentwood oil drilling decision delayed State petroleum group against the ordinance By Jake Menez Staff Writer

An independent petroleum group has come out against Brentwood’s plan to ban oil and gas drilling within city limits. This comes as the city of Brentwood is still finetuning a new ordinance that would determine whether oil and gas drilling could take place within city limits following a letter from California Independent Petroleum Association. “The Ordinance is not supported by substantial or sufficient evidence, and therefore is arbitrary and capricious,” the nine-page letter signed by the organization’s CEO Rock Zierman reads in part. It characterizes the ordinance as an “unconstitutional” seizure of private property, citing court cases in which the rulings stated that regulation of private property that “goes too far” is synonymous with taking that property. The council received the letter on the afternoon of Oct. 1 – the same day as the council meeting in which drilling was set to be discussed. As a result, the city had not had a chance to “thoroughly analyze” it before the meeting, according to Assistant City Attorney Katherine Wisinski. Staff will determine whether concerns cited in the letter require additional changes to the ordinance before sending it back to the Planning Commission for approval. A decision by the city was originally scheduled for the Aug. 8 meeting of the City Council, but a state Supreme Court ruling on Aug. 3 caused plans to change, with staff requesting the item be moved to the Sept. 12

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The city of Brentwood is fine-tuning a new ordinance that would determine whether oil and gas drilling could take place within city limits following a letter from California Independent Petroleum Association that says “The Ordinance is not supported by substantial or sufficient evidence, and therefore is arbitrary and capricious.” meeting to allow them time to determine how the Supreme Court decision would affect the ordinance that staff had been working on. At the Sept. 12 meeting, Director of Community Development Alexis Morris requested additional time to analyze the court decision. The California Supreme Court ruling, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., et. al. versus the County of Monterey, overturned a local ordinance in Monterey that had attempted

to “ban the drilling of new oil and gas wells throughout the County’s unincorporated areas,” according to the ruling. Morris explained to the council at the Oct. 10 meeting that the ruling prohibits jurisdictions from regulating the methods and practices of oil production, but they can regulate where it takes place. see Drilling page 15

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Ron Nunn Elementary now $40,000 richer Fundraisers contribute to improve opportunities for its students By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

After various fundraisers throughout the 2022-23 school year, the Ron Nunn Parents Club handed over a check of $40,815 to the elementary school named after Nunn. “The impressive donation promises to uplift educational opportunities and resources for students,” Ron Nunn Principal Nick Casey said. According to Casey, the money will be used to directly improve students’ educational experiences such as technology in classrooms as well as with social and emo-

tional learning activities. The donation is also geared to go towards helping improve campus supervision in an effort to make the area better overall. “The mission of Ron Nunn Parents Club is clear, they look to better the experiences of all students at our school and we are deeply grateful to their hard work,” Casey said. This school year, the Ron Nunn Parents Club has a fundraising goal of $89,000, which they look to use towards many different aspects of the school, including learning programs and other educational activities. The money will also go towards different educational programs at the school to help both students and staff. This includes learning activities such as RAZ Kids and AR Renaissance Learning while also looking to fund field trips and other larger activities for the school. “We are deeply grateful to their hard work and our school community as a whole for providing these opportunities for all our students,” Casey said.

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City Council to limit Zoom at future meetings By Jake Menez Staff Writer

The Brentwood City Council voted 5-0 during their Oct. 10 meeting to implement some changes to the way residents can participate in meetings via Zoom. The move comes in response to anti–Semitic rhetoric on Zoom at the previous meeting. “The law rarely keeps up with technology,” City Attorney Damien Brower told the council as they brainstormed different ways to curb unwanted comments. “The First Amendment gives tremendous protections to people speaking, including speech that the vast majority of society may find really objectionable. But the people have the right to say that … during the general public comment portion of the agenda.” Councilmember Pa’tanisha Pierson, also an attorney, expressed concern that limiting public comments could raise concerns about free speech if not done carefully while also acknowledging the need to shield the public from being subjected to hate speech. Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer suggested that the public comment portion of the meeting, which takes place at the start, be limited to those present in the chamber, while the public comments that are specific to items on the meeting agenda may still include Zoom participants. “I think that might be possible,” Brower

said. “There is no Constitutional right to have a Zoom participation, and there’s nothing in the Brown Act that says you have to allow Zoom. So if you say this is a courtesy and we choose not to exercise that courtesy during the general public comment portion, perhaps. I know that’s a ‘lawyer answer’ and I’m not giving you a definitive ‘yes’ or ‘no’, but we’re talking about free speech rights and so I’m trying to be extra careful.” The reason for the distinction between allowing Zoom in agendized public comments but not general public comments comes from a concern Brower explained at the Sept. 26 meeting following the hate speech. Comments not considered on topic when discussing an agenda item may be cut short by the mayor, Brower said, while comments during the general public comments at the start of the meeting are more protected as free speech. Residents were split on the issue, with several speakers expressing both concern and understanding. “You can have the doors open all day long,” resident Danny Dohrman said while gesturing toward the entrance to the council chamber. Dohrman said that limiting Zoom participation would effectively cut off the elderly, those with disabilities and busy from having their voices heard. “This is ridiculous and, as I said, I never threatened. I warned

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Brentwood stands with the Jewish community The Brentwood City Council issued a proclamation during the Oct. 10 meeting “reaffirming Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Brentwood” and presented it to Rabbi Peretz Goldshmid of Chabad of the Delta in response to the anti-Semitic comments at the Sept. 26 council meeting. “Positivity is the best weapon against antisemitism,” Godshmid wrote via email. “Every individual, and especially those with a platform, should make a clear statement that we do not accept such behavior and that, on the contrary, we stand with the Jewish community and all that stands for good.” While the Chabad of the Delta does not have an exact count on the number of Jewish residents in East Contra Costa, their mailing list includes over 3,000 households, according to Mashie Goldshmid. The city and Chabad will host a joint event in City Park at 2 p.m. on Oct. 15 to celebrate diversity.

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Armed robbery and vehicle pursuit leads to arrest in Brentwood An unidentified man was arrested and booked into the county jail last Friday after police allege that he stole ‘a large amount of cellular items’ from a cellular store and was caught a short time later. Friday morning at 10:15, Brentwood officers responded to a cellular store in the 3100 block of Balfour Road to investigate an armed robbery. Employees reported a lone suspect armed with a handgun left the store with the unspecified items. A short time later, Brentwood officers located the suspect in a vehicle in Oakley. The suspect immediately fled from officers at a high-speed car chase, which continued through Oakley and Antioch, before the suspect’s vehicle became disabled and crashed on eastbound Highway 4 near Highway 160. Immediately following the crash, the suspect fled on foot before being quickly apprehended. The suspect, an unidentified 25-year-old male from Fremont/Oakland was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries related to the crash. No other vehicles were involved and no officers were injured, police said. Property associated with the robbery and a firearm was recovered. Employees at the cellular store were not physically harmed and no customers were present during the robbery, police said. When the suspect is released from the hospital, he will be booked at the county jail on multiple felony charges. This investigation is ongoing and no additional information is being released now, police said.

National Pedestrian Safety Month goal: Keep streets safe

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and it’s a reminder of the importance of safe streets for everyone. In 2021, there was a pedestrian fatality every 71 minutes and an injury every 9 minutes in traffic-related crashes, according to federal statistics. That’s why the Contra Costa County Vision Zero team wants to change these numbers. The message is clear: “Slow Down for Our Families. Get there Safely!”

County Public Law Library Board of Trustees seeks members

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the Public Law Library Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees was established to maintain a law library in Martinez and a branch library in Richmond. The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Law Library with the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies to fulfill the legal

information needs of the community. County residents who are members of the State Bar and have an interest in public policy and library administration are encouraged to apply for this non-paid volunteer opportunity. The County Board of Supervisors will appoint someone to fill one vacancy for a one-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The Board of Trustees meets monthly for a midday meeting, time and date to be decided by the Board. Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or the application can be completed by visiting the county website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553 by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews to be conducted virtually via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 13. For details, call Carey Rowan at (925) 646-2783 or email Carey.Rowan@ LL.cccounty.us , or visit the Law Library website at http://www.cccpllib.org.

State awards $18.8 million to keep waterways safe, clean

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has awarded $18.8 million to public entities to provide clean and safe waterways. Funding will be used to prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels in freshwater bodies, discourage the illegal disposal of unwanted vessels and purchase search-and-rescue equipment for law enforcement agencies. Below is a breakdown of the funding for this year for some agencies: • Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program: $1,570,535 in federal Recreational Boating Safety grant funds were awarded to 22 local law enforcement and fire district agencies for marine patrol and search-and-rescue equipment, including nine patrol boats, two personal watercraft, engine re-powers for existing marine patrol vessels, dive gear and communications, sonar, radar and navigation equipment. • Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program: $11.5 million of Harbors and Watercrafts Revolving Fund was awarded to 40 local governmental agencies for enforcement of state and local laws and regulations for boating activities, which includes inspection of vessels, supervision of organized on-the-water activities and search-and-rescue operations. To learn more about DBW’s grant programs, visit parks.ca.gov/ Grants.

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Friday, October 20 ‘Be The One’ Veterans Dance in Brentwood

Attention all artists and Rubik’s Cube enthusiasts. We are hosting another free Rubik’s Cube Art Contest. Stop by the shop at 312 Oak St. in Brentwood any day through Saturday to pick up your order form. The theme is Fall-O-Ween. Entries must be turned in by Oct. 14 and the winner will be announced on Oct 23. The winning artist will receive a $20 gift card AND their design will be recreated with Rubik’s Cubes and displayed in the storefront window. Contest is open to the community. For details, visit https://galaxykidscodeclub. com/

Saturday, Oct. 14 Oktoberfest in Brentwood

There will be carnival games, a themed market, a biergarten and weingarten and local art from 1-7 p.m. downtown from City Park to 1st and Oak streets. Admission is free, Event proceeds go to preserving historic downtown Brentwood and to support small local businesses. For details, visit www. brentwooddowntown.com/oktoberfest-2023.

Holiday Fall Boutique in Oakley

Oakley Recreation Center presents a Holiday Fall Boutique all day. Free admission. Gifts, decorations, jewelry, clothing, raffle prizes, 50/50 and more in this fundraiser for Oakley Seniors at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave. For more information, call 925 997-1855.

A family-friendly veterans dance is scheduled for Oct. 20 at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 1st St. “Be The One’ starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 for a family. There will be raffle prizes, and drinks and snacks will be available. All veterans are welcome to this event hosted by the American Legion District 9, Post 202, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Marine Corps League. To buy tickets and for more information, call Phil Pezzela at 925-354-2868.

Saturday, October 21 Holiday BOOtique - Discovery Bay Yacht Club Splashers

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club Splasher host a Holiday BOOtique from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with more than 40 vendors featuring crafts, jewelry, clothing, home decor, pet products, skin Care and more. Lunch is available on the patio, along with Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. Costume Parade for children and furry friends is scheduled for 1 p.m. Live music from Double Shot 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $55. All proceeds benefit “Helping One Woman” Discovery Bay Chapter. https:/www.facebook. com/howdiscoverybay. For more information, visit http://www.dbyc.com.

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Oaktober Festival on Bethel Island

The 15th Oaktober Festival is from Civic Center Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. The festival is revamped this year to include beer and wine, a family-friendly costume parade, canine parade, a pumpkin decorating contest, and more. About 30 vendors, food trucks, will be there. For details, visit https://www. facebook.com/events/165945839824877.

The Makers Boulevard A Community Event

Every third Saturday morning in downtown Brentwood to shop at the free community market featuring a premier group of artisan makers, artists, and small businesses from 8 a.m.-noon. Complimentary kids’ activities, live music, themed photo opportunities, and family. For details, visit https://www.themakersboulevard.com/.

Halloween Trick or Treat at Four Legs Brewing

Four Legs Brewing hosts from 2–6 p.m. at 2010 Elkins Way its annual Halloween free pop-up and vendor trick or treat event with 35 vendors. The first 250 will receive a free Halloween bag to use (good size), and every purchase at the event will earn you a raffle ticket to win prizes such as a $200 Disney gift card. For details, visit fourlegsbrewing.com.

Sunday, October 22 Meals on Wheels Oktoberfest fundraiser

Meals on Wheels tries to reach its $50,000 goal for 2023 with its Inaugural Meals on Wheels Oktoberfest family fun day. Delta Sports Bar & Grill is hosting this event at 6210 Bethel Island Road in Bethel Island from 1-5 p.m.. There will be authentic German food, beer and wine. Children’s entry 4-12 years old for $10 per person. Hot dog, chips and soda. Otherwise, tickets are $25. A costume contest, beers to try, adult games, family games, children’s games, relays, bouncy house, prizes and music. All proceeds to go directly to the local Meals on Wheels. For details and tickets, contact Patricia at 510-396-6937 or mowfestsjyc@gmail.com for information and tickets.

Discovery Bay Farmers Market

The Discovery Bay Farmers Market runs every Sunday from May through October from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Marina with fresh fruits and veggies, food, and local artisan products.

Thursday, October 26 Soroptimist of the Delta Halloween Bingo

Soroptimist of the Delta Halloween Bingo from 5- 9 p.m. at De Luna Ranch at 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. The games support local women and girls. Tickets include dinner, bingo and a raffle. Costumes are encouraged. Must be 21 or older. Tickets are $50. For details, visit https://www. siofthedelta.com.

Friday, October 27 Trunk or Treat Festival in Brentwood

Trunk or Treat Festival in Brentwood is from 5– 9 p.m. at the Delta Valley Health Club. Admission is free. Wear your costumes and bring a candy bag. There will be music with a DJ, trick or treating, face painting, food trucks, a raffle, a jumpy house, 20 vendors, beer and wine and Cornhole

tournament (fee to enroll). For details, visit https:// fb.me/e/1B1tK1oAr.

The Streets of Brentwood Treats at Streets

The Streets of Brentwood hosts free trick or treating from 5-7 p.m.at 2455 Sand Creek Road. For details, visit https://shopstreetsofbrentwood.com/events.

Banner Up! Event

Enjoy a display of colorful banners painted by local artists at the Banner Up! Gala Benefit Auction at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building located at 757 First St. from 6:30-10 p.m. Choose a favorite banner to bid on and take one home! The event includes live music from The Help, small bites by The Holy Smoker, a live auction, and raffles. Admission is free. Preview banners in person at the Brentwood Community Center through October 25 or at www.artguildofthedelta.org.

Saturday, October 28 Ruff Day Rescue presents Pawstoberfest

Ruff Day Rescue invites the public to Pawstoberfest at Veterans Park at 3841 Balfour Road from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a beer garden b y 4 Leg’s Brewery and Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider, plus artisan and pet booths, food trucks, a puppy pen and dog park and an on-site adoption event. Live music by Dawglips from 2-5 p.m. For details, visit ruffdayrescue.com.

Sunday, October 29 Halloween Hoopla

Resurrection Ministries invites kids to wear costumes for safe trick-or-treating, play games to win prizes and make Halloween-themed crafts at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood.from 3–5 p.m. The event is free. For details, visit www.rezministry.org.

Kiwanis-Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour Support the Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch while enjoying local restaurants from 1-5 p.m. for $20. All proceeds go to charity. Kiwanis donates $1,000 scholarships to each local high school, sent $5,000 for Ukraine refugee relief, supports. The Elderly Wish Foundation, veterans, The Snug as a Bug program and annually sends $1,000 to the Kiwanis Family House to help families impacted by medical emergencies. Full list of restaurants on Eventbrite. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/pride-of-the-delta-antioch-kiwanis-restaurant-tour-tickets-694107653677?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, call Kay Power at 925-2023519 or Allison Norris at 925-642-5404.

Tuesday, October 31 Fall Fest at The Bay Church Brentwood The free annual Fall Fest event from 6-8 p..m. at The Bay Church, Brentwood at 2200 Ventura Drive. A fun, safe, and candy-filled time with entertainment, trunk or treat, and activities such as face painting, hay rides, bounce houses, and more.

Friday, November 10 Veterans Day Dinner and Texas Hold ‘Em Night

A Veterans Day Dinner and Texas Hold ‘Em Night will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Check-in at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 and the tournament runs from 7-10:30 p.m. Buy-in is $75 for dinner and game only, and $25 for dinner only. For more information, email knights7467@gmail.com. Checks are payable to Knights of Columbus, #7467 and mail to Richard Alward, Knights of Columbus, 18 Oak St., Brentwood, CA 94513.

Tuesday, November 14 Veterans breakfast in Brentwood

There will be a veterans breakfast in Brentwood from 8–10 a.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 1st St. The pancake breakfast is free and is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary.

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New fire stations will make Brentwood safer The past three years have brought massive improvements to fire protection services in East County. As your District III County Supervisor and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board Member, I want uest to share with comment you the progress made up to now and information about two new Brentwood fire stations set for construction in 2024. Two major changes in recent years have increased our firefighting capacity: Voters passed Measure X, a halfcent sales tax to improve public safety and other county services in 2020, and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District was consolidated into Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) on July 1, 2022. With the increase in financial resources and the efficiency gains

of joining a larger agency, we have opened one new Oakley fire station, added two new fire crews for faster responses, and upgraded our crews to provide paramedic-level care so they can carry out more complicated medical tasks than EMTs. The next improvements coming are a new Brentwood station on Empire Road and the return of a fire station in its downtown Brentwood location on 1st Street. Fire Station 54 downtown served Brentwood for 57 years before the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s budget problems forced it to close in 2014. Thankfully, ConFire has the resources to build a new modern fire station that is capable of housing 21st-century fire engines, which are larger than any engine the original fire house designers could have expected in the 1950s. The requirement for larger garages, modern earthquake standards

and other firefighting necessities means that the new Station 94 will need a larger footprint. The county, which owns the parcels on either side of the station, has pledged about 3,500 square feet of undeveloped land to ConFire to make room for this lifesaving resource. Most of that land would come from the south side of the station, but 1,212 square feet would come from land on the north side next to the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building. Some Brentwood veterans have expressed concerns about the new construction, but the fire station would be built on a part of the county-owned land currently used as an unpermitted gravel parking lot and temporary storage units. Neither of the two permanent structures that the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building uses would be impacted. Contra Costa County has invested more than

$100,000 improving those structures in recent years, and the county is pursuing nearly $200,000 in future funds to improve the building’s fire alarm systems, air conditioning, exterior siding and more. In the coming months, ConFire will hire design-build teams for the new fire stations, and the projects will go through the city of Brentwood’s planning and permitting process, complete with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and public hearings. If designs are approved in a timely manner, construction of both new stations will break ground in 2024. When they open, Brentwood and the rest of East County will have the highest level of professional fire protection in our history, and our entire community will be safer for it. Diane Burgis Contra Costa County Supervisor

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Editor: It is hard to believe, but it has been a year since Meals on Wheels Diablo Region was displaced by a fire at our headquarters on Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. We had hoped to be back by now, but we still do not know what the future holds. We are fortunate that BPM, LLC stepped forward and offered us office space to lease during this time of transition. As we mark the one-year anniversary of the fire, it’s important to acknowledge the incredible flexibility, inventiveness, and resiliency of our staff and volunteers. For two months last year, they worked from parking lots, coffee shops, coworking

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spaces, and from home without any notice. The fire occurred on a Saturday night. On Monday morning, every client was delivered a meal and did not experience any disruption. Our ability to carry on without a suspension in deliveries and services is a testament to our incredible staff and volunteers. I want to thank our Board who continues to guide us through this process, the community who has been so supportive, our hard-working volunteers, and our generous donors. The fire resulted in many unanticipated costs. And without the support of our donors we would not have been able to continue our deliveries and services while we continue to develop new programs that meet the needs of a

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being improved. The Brentwood City Park and the downtown are wonderful. There are always fun things going on. We have an amazing Farmers Market. Our population is becoming more diverse. The schools are excellent and people here value education. The City Council and downtown business owners are working hard, and good things are happening. Is there some crime and homelessness? Yes, just like everywhere else, and in every other time in history. I’ve lived here 17 years, and I’m going to keep living here. That writer says they are considering leaving. I say good luck finding a place as good as Brentwood. Kevin R. Allen Brentwood

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It’s been six years since Kevin Hartwig took over the sideline at Freedom High football games. The last time he was leading the program was on Dec. 2, 2017 in the NCS Championship game loss against Liberty. A week before that, he won his 100th career game in the NCS semifinal against Antioch. With Zach Sims now removed from the program, Hartwig’s focus in his return to the sidelines Friday in the Falcons’ home game against Pittsburg (Oct. 13, 7 p.m.) isn’t necessarily on winning or pushing Freedom to a playoff spot. His focus is on the players. “It’s not about me. It’s about the team,” he said after Monday’s practice, his first with the team. Hartwig is taking over the team for the final four games of the season after Zach Sims was placed on administrative leave from the program last Monday. “It’s about the kids. Freedom football, just the history of it, and what’s expected of a Falcon.” Hartwig brings plenty of experience with him onto the coaching staff for the rest of the season. His co-head coach, Scott Sbranti, will share head coaching duties with him. Joining the staff are Don Birk, Bill Pierce, Frank Beede, Larry Rodriguez, and Stephen Rodriguez. Returning as well are Jeromy Smith, Martell Montgomery, Marcus Hyer, Brenden Rearick, and Fred DeVito. “All these guys coached here before. That’s kind of the cool thing,” Hartwig said.

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“Winning the week” has been the mantra for the Lions all season long, and Cable wants to emphasize this as these late season games become much more crucial. “You gotta win that week, not looking past any opponent or any given day or any drill,” Cable said.

The Heritage High Patriots football team achieved a few things during last week’s bye week, the most important of which is they got healthy, according to head coach Dave Fogelstrom. They also watched the film from their last-second loss against Antioch, and they went back to their fundamentals, Fogelstrom said. The ‘getting healthy’ part may be the most crucial for Heritage entering Friday night’s matchup in Antioch against a resurgent Deer Valley team that, like Heritage, is also looking for their first playoff berth in several years. “I think this is the healthiest we’ve been since the Vintage game,” Fogelstrom said. “Deer Valley is a good team this year. (Head coach Matthew Mills) is doing a good job coaching those guys up, so we got to be prepared.” The biggest return the Patriots are getting is junior running back Mekhi Adanandus. Adanandus. He took over for Emanuel Rankins, who’s out for the year, has run for 334 yards on 53 carries with three touchdowns in five games with Heritage so far this season. He took over the spot in relief of Rankins last month in the team’s win at Vintage in Napa, and in his two starts this season, he’s rushed for over 100 yards. Fogelstrom also says that Heritage will also have junior running back and defensive end Giovanni Cardena back from injury as well, and adds that sophomore running back Ilias Muhammad is still two weeks away from returning and that he aims to have him back in time for the Patriots’ Senior Night against Freedom on Oct. 27. “(Getting Adanandus back) is huge,” Fogelstrom said. “(Senior Nike Zovich) did a great job against Antioch, but he’s not a perimeter runner. But losing Mekhi, we lost our edge and our speed outside.” “Mekhi has almost 300 yards in seven quarters of football before he got hurt, so we’re excited to see him down the stretch. He feels good. The bye week was huge to get him healthy again.” Zovich ran 25 times for 139 yards in the Patriots’ loss to the Panthers two weeks ago, his first start of the season. Much like Heritage (2-4, 0-1 BVAL), Deer Valley (3-3, 0-1 BVAL) enters Friday’s game coming off of a 58-0 loss against Pittsburg last week, their worst

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Co-Head Coach Kevin Hartwig works with one of the Freedom football players during his first practice with the team on Monday Junior quarterback Myles Hunt was surprised by the coaching change as the team goes on with its first full week with the new staff. “It was kind of a shocker for everybody,” Hunt said. “We just got to get used to the new coaches. We have to keep moving forward.” Part of the change that Hunt described sees him going under center a lot more, compared to the common spread-style offense that he ran under Sims that saw him in the shotgun more frequently. “We didn’t do a whole lot of that before,” Hunt said. “We just got into it the last couple of weeks, so I’m kind of caught up on it now. I feel more comfortable.” For practices, Hartwig is introducing a faster-paced tempo in practice with players running in between drills. “We want to get in and get out and

condition during practice so we don’t have to sit around and blow the whistle and run ‘40s,’ right?” Hartwig explained. “That’s a lot of wasted time. So we’re just trying to pick up the tempo and make it fun and finish the season for the kids. “We can just try and coach hard, and get them in the best position possible for the next four weeks.” Freedom’s first two games coming off of their fall break bye week are against the 6-0 Pittsburg Pirates and the 5-1 Antioch Panthers, two of their toughest tests in their final four games. Hartwig says that the goal for the team is to “just get better.” However, Hunt says that the team still has high expectations for themselves. “Our expectations are still to push for the playoffs,” he said. “Beat the teams we need to beat to make the playoffs and just improve as a team and get some momentum for next season.”

Lions gear up for key game vs. Antioch By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

“This is going to be a playoff-type game,” Liberty Lions head football coach Mike Cable said after Tuesday’s practice for the Lions’ clash with Antioch on Friday. Both teams are coming fresh off of bye weeks, but each team went into their bye weeks on different notes. The Lions are coming off a 41-0 victory against the rival Freedom Falcons where for the seventh year in a row they won the “Bell Game.” Antioch is coming off a dramatic 18-17 comeback win against the Heritage Patriots where Yusef Jenkins scored the last second touchdown for the Panthers. The bye week came at a fortunate time for the Lions as several players are nursing injuries, including starting safety Kyle Cook who is battling an

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ankle injury. Cable anticipates the game against Antioch will be similar to a playoff game as the Lions and Panthers are battling for playoff spots with just four games to go in the season. “Antioch’s had a great season so far, they’re a very physical football team and we’re prepared for a playofflike atmosphere,” Cable said.

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The Heritage Patriots volleyball team had to erase a 10-point deficit to come from behind in Set 4 to defeat the Deer Valley Wolverines 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-20 and 27-25). Entering the fourth set the Patriots had all momentum on their side after coming off wins in Sets 2 and 3 by scores of 25-16 and 25-20. However, Heritage fell into a 6-0 hole to start Set 4, which prompted head coach Janet Hannigan to use a timeout to try to loosen up her team after the rocky start. “I just told the girls we need to go out there and we need to have fun,” Hannigan said. She added that over the past few weeks the team has looked super tight and she’s trying to figure out different ways to get her team to loosen up. “Just trying to play looser in their skills and find a different mindset that’s a

back breaking for Deer Valley. The Patriots’ victory keeps them tied with Freedom and Liberty high at the top of the Bay Valley Athletic League while Deer Valley needed the win to tie the Patriots in the standings. Hannigan noted that this match against Deer Valley was one that felt like a playoff game. Hartman agreed, adding tonight was the first time it set in to the players on the court. “We have a huge target on our back as 3-peat league champions. We want it so bad; we want that title. It’s not necessarily pressure but more intensity,” Hartman said. Heritage faces Freedom and Liberty in their last two matches of the season, and those two games will play big roles in which of the three schools come away with a BVAL championship. Each team controls their own destiny by simply winning the rest of their games as the three schools are deadlocked atop the BVAL standings with just three league games remaining in the season.

Heritage’s Chisom Okaforize and Brenna Gleason (in black) go up for a block against Deer Valley’s Elon Smith (in pink) in the Patriots, win over the Wolverines Tuesday night.

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early in the season, but a slight scheme change to the setting approach by Hannigan has helped open up the team’s offense. However, Hannigan still sees parts in the team’s offense that could improve these last few matches of the season. “We could be running a lot faster tempo. We could be pushing the ball farther out, we could be running more decoys,” Hannigan said. The victory was key for Heritage but

little more fun,” Hannigan said. The Patriots dropped the opening set 25-21, but Hannigan gives credit to senior Ellie Hartman and junior Hope Hess for staying despite facing the pressure of being down 1-0 in the series. “Ellie and Hope set the tone for the match by being calm in their passing, and having them be more calm and positive was good,” Hannigan said. The Patriots offensive attack struggled

Liberty from page 11 The Lions have command of their fate for a playoff spot. It’s simple for them – if they keep winning they’ll be in the playoffs. “We control our destiny and that’s a good place to be, when you have the power to control that narrative,” Cable said. The Lions this season are in the same spot they were in last year – a 4-2 record with losses to Los Ga-

tos and San Ramon Valley before entering league play. At this point last season, the Lions got hot, winning their last four games to qualify for the North Coast Section playoffs. Despite both their losses coming against schools that are top 10 in power rankings, Cable still has confidence in his team to go toe to toe with the best schools, including league rival Pittsburg High. “San Ramon that game was a fluke, and then Los

Gatos we came out on fire in that first half and kind of let things slip away from us in the second half,” Cable said. This matchup could have major playoff implications come season’s end, depending on how seeding and the rest of the league plays out for both these schools. “It’s very possible that the loser of this game is on the outside looking in as far as playoffs,” Cable said.

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Freedom fights back to sweep Pittsburg By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Freedom has learned how to fight back, and that fight could push them all the way to the playoffs – but they’re not worried about that part yet. The Falcons battled back in all three sets in their 3-0 win (25-20, 25-21, 25-21) Tuesday at Pittsburg. “At this point, we’ve learned how to fight back and not give up regardless of where we’re at,” Freedom head coach Elizabeth Rivas said. “Don’t look at the score, one point at a time.” In the third and final set, after opening with an 8-3 run, Freedom went cold with Pittsburg taking advantage of the Falcons and rallying back with an 11-0 run to take an 14-8 lead, forcing Rivas to call a timeout. “At that point we needed to regroup,” she explained. “We were playing a bit chaotic, so we needed to settle down and reset and that is what helped us through the game.” Rivas admitted that the third set started to remind her of the team’s fiveset loss at Liberty last Thursday. “I was a little scared,” she said. “But I put those emotions aside and believed

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Freedom High’s Madison Perry celebrates with her team during Freedom’s 3-0 win at Pittsburg Tuesday night. in my girls.” Senior outside hitter Kyla Powell had a team-high 13 kills and nine digs on the night and junior Madison Perry had seven kills with seven digs. Both played huge roles in sparking Freedom’s comeback late in the third set. “It was really nerve wracking at first, but we all kind of gelled together and realized we had to get this back,” Perry said. “We all worked together and just let our

Heritage from page 11 loss of the season and their first loss this year by more than 10 points. Both teams are looking for their first BVAL win in the

mistakes not get the best of us.” Powell’s kill sparked the rally for Freedom after the timeout, ending Pittsburg’s 11-0 run. “We just have to make the game a little more entertaining,” Powell joked after the win. “Honestly, we just had to win.” “When we slow it down, we get our momentum back and we can take the momentum away from the other team.” The win for Freedom puts them in po-

season, and with both in NCS Division II, Friday night’s game could include playoff implications for both teams. Deer Valley has a slight edge over Heritage at the moment due to having one more win in their overall record.

sition to make the NCS playoffs. They’re third in the Bay Valley Athletic League standings at 5-2 behind Heritage and Liberty, teams who not only also grabbed wins on Tuesday night, but also recently defeated Freedom at their home matches. The win also gave them some distance from Pittsburg who drops to 3-5 in league play. However, even with the team on pace for the playoffs with just three matches left, Rivas isn’t worried about the playoffs just yet. “I don’t want to think about that,” she said. “At the moment, I think we want to think that we want to play one match at a time and without realizing everything else. Now we’re in the mindset that we’re gonna come in, regardless of who our opponent is, and we’re gonna play our hardest.” Although Rivas isn’t worried about a berth in the NCS playoffs just yet, Perry and Powell still have the playoffs in their mind. “It’s one team at a time,” Perry said. “But at the end of the day, we all want to make it to the NCS, so we have to play our hardest every game.” “The mindset is ‘We got to win,’” Powell added. “It’s either win or go home. That’s the mindset.”

“This is huge,” Fogelstrom said. “We’re still in the D-II playoff hunt. If we can get this win, that bumps us up and puts us on a nice path for the last few games.” “It’s going to be a competitive game.”

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Highway 4 in Brentwood will be closed in both directions overnight through Saturday, Oct. 14. In partnership with the City of Brentwood, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is constructing the Mokelumne trail bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing to provide safe access to cyclists and pedestrians. Overnight closures are planned to protect the public from debris during concrete finishing operations. Here is the schedule of closures: • Thursday, October 12 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning: One lane of Highway 4 will be closed eastbound and westbound. • Friday, October 13 from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following morning: One lane of Highway 4 will be closed eastbound and westbound.

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OAKLEY Sept. 24, 12:07 a.m. An unwanted guest was reported at the 1200 block on Covered Wagon Drive. Sept. 24, 12:41 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at Crockett Park. Sept. 24, 1:24 a.m. An arrest warrant was served on Main Street/Live Oak Avenue. Sept. 24, 2:31 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at O’Hara Park Middle School. Sept. 24, 2:38 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at Laurel Fields in Oakley. Sept. 24, 6:03 a.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at the 100 block on Lariat Court. Sept. 24, 9:22 a.m. An auto burglary was reported at the Best Western. Sept. 24, 9:49 a.m. A civil disturbance was reported on Almondtree Circle/ Beechnut Lane. Sept. 24, 10:21 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported at the 800 block on Ibis Drive. Sept. 24, 10:43 a.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the AM/PM. Sept. 24, 10:51 a.m. A hit and run misdemeanor was reported at the 1000 block on Rosemary Lane. Sept. 24, 11:50 a.m. A traffic hazard was reported on W. Cypress Road/Duarte Avenue. Sept. 24, 1:36 p.m. A civil disturbance was reported at the 3800 block on Frank Hengel Way. Sept. 24, 1:38 p.m. A trespasser was reported at the 100 block on E. Ruby Street. Sept. 24, 4:54 p.m. A trespasser was reported at the 200 block on Star Street. Sept. 24, 5:22 p.m. A juvenile disturbance was reported on Pecan Lane/ Teakwood Drive. Sept. 24, 6:25 p.m. A case of shoplifting was reported at the Lucky. Sept. 24, 6:33 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at the 900 block on O’Hara Avenue. Sept. 24, 7:47 p.m. A suspicious person was reported at the Rite Aid.

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Sept. 25, 2:12 p.m. A petty theft was reported on Lone Tree Way. The reporting party’s keys and shoes were taken from an unlocked gym locker. Sept. 25, 3:51 p.m. A case of forgery/fraud was reported on Stewart Way. The reporting party entered her credit card information into a website she thought was Amazon.com. Someone has charged close to $10,000 on that credit card. Sept. 25, 5:07 p.m. An accident with unknown injuries was reported on Foothill Drive/St. Andrews Drive. Sept. 25, 7:09 p.m. A hit and run with no injuries was reported on Brentwood Boulevard/Sand Creek Road. Sept. 25, 8:33 p.m. A case of disturbing the peace was reported on Moreau Way. Sept. 25, 9:11 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on Crystal Garden Court. This incident led to an adult arrest.

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005025 The name of the business(es): LoTrain Consulting LLC. Located at 112 Terranova Drive, Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owners: LOTRAIN CONSULTING LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company: State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business names listed above on: 8/1/2023. Signature of registrant Lynette J. Hart -President of Company. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa on: 9/25/2023 by Deputy Clerk expires 9/25/2028. Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

Clerk Expires 09/28/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

ryn Dexheimer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/18/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/17/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

CA 94561-5087 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $574,493.70 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 112851CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 112851-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880

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the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,493,465.89 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 09/25/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, Suite 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (619)465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 758-8052 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.Xome.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 132809. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website - www.Xome.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case #132809 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-4797253 10/06/2023, 10/13/2023, 10/20/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91252 Publish Dates: October 6, 10, 20, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005049 The name of the business(es): Air Experts Located at: 2714 Ohara Ave. In: Brentwood CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BES HVAC LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Byron Eric Smith, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/26/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/25/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004926 The name of the business(es): READ TAX SERVICES Located at: 1311 BROOKTRAIL DR In: PITTSBURG, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DAO TRAN. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: DAO TRAN, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/19/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005137 The name of the business(es): Shapability Behavior Consulting Located at: 1380 Mandarin Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shapability, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ashley Curtin, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 10/02/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/01/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005030 The name of the business(es): TIMESHEETS.COM Located at: 4802 South Pt. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TIMECLOCKONLINE.COM, INC. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/17/2022. Signature of registrant: Joel Slatis, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/26/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2023-0005115 The name of the business(es): Nicole Arroyos Located at: 3860 Balfour Road, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gazelle Ventures Inc. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/01/2019. Signature of registrant: Nicole Arroyos, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/29/2023 by Deputy

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004169 The name of the business(es): Liberty HS Class of 2003 Reunions Located at: 872 Redhaven St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mary Ann Federico. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mary Ann Federico, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/09/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/08/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004728 The name of the business(es): Jardin Lifetime Enterprises Located at: 148 Cardinal Lane In: Discovery Bay CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Macy Jardin. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Macy Jardin, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/08/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/07/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004867 The name of the business(es): Superior Roofing Services Located at: 72 Canal Drive In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Angela Rachelle Oroquita. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Angela R. Oroquita, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/15/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/14/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004913 The name of the business(es): The Ugly Cactus LLC Located at: 3591 Yacht Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): The Ugly Cactus LLC. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/01/2023. Signature of registrant: Patricia Guerrero, Owner and CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/18/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/17/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004758 The name of the business(es): San Ramon Dance Fitness Located at: 278 Saint Christopher Drive In: Danville, CA 94526, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Julie A. McGill. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Julie McGill, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/11/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/10/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004890 The name of the business(es): Katz Krochet Co. Located at: 124 Clear Lake Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kathryn Marie Dexheimer. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kath-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004633 The name of the business(es): Premier Processing Located at: 428 Pintor Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Golden State Transactions and Notary Solutions, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dominique Ross, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/30/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004818 The name of the business(es): Legal and Immigration Consulting Located at: 13 Malicoat Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Laura M. Vlad. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Laura Vlad. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/13/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/12/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004964 The name of the business(es): Hauoli Co. LLC Located at: 67 Sunchase Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hauoli Co LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Marianne Allison, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/20/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/19/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Soul Glow Psychotherapy Owner: Dr. Kalana Greer, Psy.D. Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 112851-CA APN: 032-490-017-4 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/17/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/29/2023 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/20/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0282360 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: YONG LIN PAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER OUTSIDE NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 433 SONNET COURT, OAKLEY,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 132809 Title No. 95518427 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/30/2023 at 1:30 PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/01/2006, as Instrument No. 20060064425-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by David T. Manaoat and Leah T. Manaoat, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 041-310-042-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 102 Sonora Court, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/INITIAL STUDY FOR THE LONE TREE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT October 13, 2023 Lead Agency: City of Brentwood 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 516-5127 Applicant Name, Address and Phone Number: Seecon Financial & Construction Co., Inc. Att. Doug Chen 4021 Port Chicago Highway Concord CA, 94520 925.766.5769 Project Title: Lone Tree Residential Project Location: The approximately 16.3-acre project site is located at 7590 and 7650 Lone Tree Way, directly north of Lone Tree Way, and east of O’Hara Avenue, in the northeastern portion of Brentwood. The project site is generally bound by Lone Tree Way to the south, existing residences to the west and north, and vacant and residential land to the east. The project site is identified by Contra Costa County as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 018-060-006 and 018060-007. The project’s location is shown in Figure 1. The project is located on a flat site approximately 75 to 80 feet above mean sea level. Project Description: The proposed project consists of a subdivision of a 16.3acre site into 35 R-VLD lots, a park parcel (Parcel Z, approximately 0.58 acres, being offered to the City for park land dedication, subject to reimbursement), and the southerly 70’ strip of land (approximately 1.69 acres, being offered to the City for Lone Tree Way street dedication, subject to reimbursement). One of the R-VLD lots is also being split into 2 lots to accommodate a pair of duet homes, which is allowed per the City’s affordable housing ordinance. The proposed project would result in a density of 2.1 dwelling units per acre, which would be within the permitted density range described in the section “General Plan Designations”; an average lot size of approximately 13,000 square feet, which would be consistent with zoning described in the section “Zoning Designations”; and single- and two-story home sizes ranging from approximately 1,600 square feet to 4,000 square feet. These homes include dwelling units to meet the City’s affordable housing requirements. Findings/Determination: The City has reviewed and considered the proposed project and has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, with substantial supporting evidence provided in the Initial Study. The City hereby prepares and proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project. Public Review Period: A 20-day public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration/ Initial Study will commence on October 13, 2023 and will end on November 2, 2023 for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the document. Any written comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration should be sent to the attention of Crystal De Castro, Senior Planner, and must be received at the City of Brentwood, Community Development Department, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 by 5:00 PM on November 2, 2023. The project file and copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study are available for review at the City of Brentwood at the address listed above or on the City’s website: https:// www.brentwoodca.gov/government/ community-development/planning/ ceqa-documents Questions regarding the City of Brentwood’s review of the project or Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration may be directed to Miguel Contreras, Associate Planner, at the address above or at (925) 516-5364 or mcontreras@brentwoodca. gov. Public Hearing:A public hearing to consider project approval and adopt the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration will be scheduled before the City of Brentwood Planning Commission. Once a hearing date is scheduled, adequate public noticing will be provided. All interested parties are invited to be present and to submit statements orally or in writing before or during the meeting. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91373 Publish Dates: October 13, 2023.

Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on November 14, 2023, and hold a public hearing to consider: A resolution updating and/or increasing certain development fees and mitigation fees imposed to implement the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/ Natural Community Conservation Plan. A fee study pertaining to this action is available for public review at the Permit Center at City Hall, located at 150 City Park Way. This action has been found to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as it relates to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Applicant: City of Brentwood How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 5 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 548-0282 or (877) 853- 5247. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participant may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 3. E-MAIL: a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at: www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings, and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY: a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ cityofbrentwoodca Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed

to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91376 Publish Dates: October 13, 2023.

www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings, and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY: a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www.brentwoodca.gov or via the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ cityofbrentwoodca Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in court to certain City decisions that require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Moreover, if you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jennifer Hagen [(925) 516-5135 or jhagen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91377 Publish Dates: October 13, 2023.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 10th day of October 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Oerlemans, Pierson, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST:Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91379 Publish Dates: October 13, 2023.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on October 24, 2023, and hold a public hearing to consider: The call for review of the Planning Commission’s September 19, 2023, action to approve an application for the Hanson Lane project, which includes a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTSM 9547) to create 94 single-family residential lots, open space area, an emergency vehicle access (EVA), new internal roadway system, and other related improvements. The project qualifies for a density bonus, but is not seeking to develop above the density allowed by the City. Rather, the applicant seeks concessions and waivers from certain City standards, as allowed by the density bonus law. The project also includes a design review application (DR 21-006) for the homes to be constructed on the 94 lots. The project is located at 251 Hanson Lane (APN 018-230-034). The City prepared a mitigated negative declaration (MND) for this project in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., and as further governed by the State CEQA Guidelines, found at 14 CCR §§ 15000, et seq.). Several potentially significant impacts were identified; however, mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce those impacts to less than significant levels. The Planning Commission will consider whether to adopt the document and make required findings. The MND is available for review on the City of Brentwood’s website at: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ government/community-development/planning/ceqa-documents Applicant: MLC Holdings, Inc. How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 5 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: www.brentwoodca.gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 548-0282 or (877) 853- 5247. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participant may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5182.) 3. E-MAIL: a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca. gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at:

ORDINANCE 1062 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD REPEALING CHAPTER 17.780 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES) AND REPLACING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH A NEW CHAPTER 17.780 (CANNABIS FACILITIES AND CULTIVATION) OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE CANNABIS DELIVERIES WITHIN THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 10th day of October 2023, by the following vote: AYES: M e n doza, Meyer, Oerlemans, Pierson, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91378 Publish Dates; October 13, 2023. ORDINANCE 1063 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD REPEALING BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.50 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES) AND REPLACING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH NEW BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.50 (CANNABIS FACILITIES AND CULTIVATION)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004794 The name of the business(es): 1. BETTER HOMES REALTYMANN & ASSOCIATES 2. JIM MANN INC Located at: 5065 Deer Valley Road, Suite #246 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jim Mann Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/28/1988. Signature of registrant: James A. Mann, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 12, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/11/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91272 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004956 The name of the business(es): THE JUICE LOUNGE Located at: 5102 Furlong Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Alicia E Adams 2. Mina Wynn. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alicia Adams, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/19/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91307 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004970 The name of the business(es): O&S Painting Located at: 1601 Cavallo Rd Apt A In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Octavio Becerra Tinoco. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Octavio Becerra Tinoco, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 21, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/20/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91227 Publish dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005168 The name of the business(es): Heritage Private Patrol Located at: 3436 Hillcrest Ave Suite 200 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Heritage Private Patrol Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael Perry, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/2/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91382 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC, 1790 Vineyard Drive, Antioch CA 94509 to satisfy a lien on November 02, 2023 at approx. 01:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Shabrya Wallace, Monique Williams, Sabrina Kary, Robert Murray, Dannan Cherry, Antoinette Martinez, Tiffany Nelson.

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Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91367 Publish BRET A. YAPLE Dates: October 13, 20, 2023. 2701 DEL PASO ROAD SUITE 130-245 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95835 SUMMONS (510)275-4603 (CITACION JUDICIAL) DATE (Fecha): APRIL 14, 2023 4:34 CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): PM Clerk, by (Secretario): /S/ L. OLSEN, L23-01904 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SERVED: You are served – as an individMONICA P FOSTER AKA ual defendant. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 MONICA PRECIOUS FOSTER 91299 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, AND DOES 1 TO 10, INCLUSIVE 27, 2023. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MERIWEST CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You NAME STATEMENT have been sued. The court may decide File No. F-2023-0004335 The name of against you without your being heard the business(es): Meezyy’s Tacos & unless you respond within 30 days. Read More Located at: 238 Fairview Drive In: the information below. You have 30 Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby regisCALENDAR DAYS after this summons tered by the following owner(s): Arturo and legal papers are served on you to file Perez. This business is conducted by: An a written response at this court and have Individual. The registrant commenced a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or to transact business under the fictitious phone call will not protect you. Your writ- business name or names listed above on ten response must be in proper legal form 08/18/2023. Signature of registrant: Arif you want the court to hear your case. turo Perez. This statement was filed with There may be a court form that you can the County Clerk of Contra Costa County use for your response. You can find these on: 08/17/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires court forms and more information at the 8/17/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02California Courts Online Self-Help Center 1273- 91190 Publish dates: September (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your 22, 24, October 6,13, 2023. county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver NAME STATEMENT form. If you do not file your response on File No. F-2023-0003907 The name of time, you may lose the case by default, the business(es): Concord Rooter & and your wages, money, and property Plumbing Located at: 2036 Fir Street may be taken without further warning In: Concord, CA 94513, is hereby regisfrom the court. There are other legal tered by the following owner(s): Conrequirements. You may want to call an cord Plumbing Co Inc. This business is attorney right away. If you do not know conducted by: A Corporation, State of an attorney, you may want to call an at- Incorporation: CA. The registrant comtorney referral service. If you cannot af- menced to transact business under the ford an attorney, you may be eligible for fictitious business name or names listed free legal services from a nonprofit legal above on 7/20/2023. Signature of regisservices program. You can locate these trant: Marco Antonio Becerra, President. nonprofit groups at the California Legal This statement was filed with the County Services Web site (www.lawhelpcali- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 26, fornia.org), the California Courts Online 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/25/2028 Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91204 selfhelp), or by contacting your local Publish dates: September 22, 29, October court or county bar association. NOTE: 6, 13, 2023. The court has a statutory lien for waived FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fees and costs on any settlement or arbiNAME STATEMENT tration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before File No. F-2023-0004379 The name of the the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo business(es): Brentwood Acne Clinic han demandado. Si no responde dentro Located at: 80 Eagle Rock Way Suite B de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regcontra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la istered by the following owner(s): Sarah información a continuación. Tiene 30 Rochelle Cunha. This business is conDÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le ducted by: An Individual. The registrant entreguen esta citación y papeles legales commenced to transact business under para presentar una respuesta por escrito the fictitious business name or names en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una listed above on N/A. Signature of regiscopia al demandante. Una carta o una trant: Sarah Cunha, Individual. This statellamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su ment was filed with the County Clerk respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en of Contra Costa County on: August 21, formato legal correcto si desea que pro- 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/20/2028 cesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91258 haya un formulario que usted pueda usar Publish dates: September 29, October 6, para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos 13, 20, 2023. formularios de la corte y más información FICTITIOUS BUSINESS en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de NAME STATEMENT California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la File No. F-2023-0004719 The name of biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la the business(es): Sip & Vibe Co Mobile corte que le quede más cerca. Si no pu- Bar Located at: 9625 Boca Raton Way In: ede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby regisal secretario de la corte que le dé un for- tered by the following owner(s): Shanmulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si non Creek. This business is conducted by: no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede An Individual. The registrant commenced perder el caso por incumplimiento y la to transact business under the fictitious corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y business name or names listed above on bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros 8/16/2023. Signature of registrant: Shanrequisitos legales. Es recomendable que non Creek. This statement was filed with llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si the County Clerk of Contra Costa County no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar on: September 7, 2023 by Deputy Clerk a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Expires 9/6/2028 Brentwood Press No. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es po- 02-1273 91206 Publish dates: Septemsible que cumpla con los requisitos para ber 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023. obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un FICTITIOUS BUSINESS programa de servicios legales sin fines de NAME STATEMENT lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California File No. F-2023-0004754 The name of the Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. business(es): org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes 1. A Perfect Impression Photography de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o And Video poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el 2. A Perfect Impression colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por 3. A Perfect Impression Photography ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las & Video cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer 4. A Perfect Impression Photo & un gravamen sobre cualquier recuper- Video ación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida 5. A Perfect Impression Photo And mediante un acuerdo o una concesión Video de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. 6. A Perfect Impression Video Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte 7. A Perfect Impression Photo antes de que la corte pueda desechar el 8. A Perfect Impression Photography caso. The name and address of the court 9. A Perfect Impression Videography is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): 10. A Perfect Impression PhotograSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUN- phy & Videography TY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, Located at: 431 Collis St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone num- following owner(s): ber of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff 1. Aaron C. Texeira 2. Deborah J. Texeira. without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la This business is conducted by: A Mardirección y el número de teléfono del ried Couple. The registrant commenced abogado del demandante, o del deman- to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above dante que no tiene abogado, es): on 2/1/2002. Signature of registrant: BRET A YAPLE 195809

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Deborah Texeira, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 11, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/10/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91315 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023.

with your name, address, phone number, email address and a short description regarding what you consider important for the Board to know about you and your interest in being appointed. Letters of interest may be emailed (dholder@rd799. com), faxed (925.684.2399), mailed (PO Box 353, Bethel Island, CA 94511) or dropped off at the District office (6325 Bethel Island Road, Bethel Island). For further information, please contact the District office at 925-684-2398 or view www.rd799.com. Dina Holder District Secretary Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91364 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 2023.

as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 23-06061CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2306061CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. File No.:23-06061CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. Dated: September 14, 2023 By: Trixie Obnimaga Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0440580 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/29/2023, 10/06/2023, 10/13/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91233 Publish Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 2023.

secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 141,714.95. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300288737 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300288737 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0440525 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS

09/29/2023, 10/06/2023, 10/13/2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91218 Publish Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 2023.

interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/8/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/14/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91200 Publish Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023.

lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Dean P. Sperling. Law Office of Dean P. Sperling. 25301 Cabot Road, Suite 107, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 DATE (Fecha): FEB 17, 2022 Clerk, by (Secretario): K. VAQUERANO, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91273 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004897 The name of the business(es): ECM CARPET CLEANING Located at: 1550 PORT WAY In: OAKLEY, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ERNESTO RUDY SANCHEZ. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: ERNESTO R. SANCHEZ, INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 18, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/17/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91316 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004783 The name of the business: Allstar Motors Located at: 6240 Brentwood Blvd, Ste A In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sterling Automotive Investment Group LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jerome Erroll Kalama, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 12, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/11/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91168 Publish dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005149 The name of the business(es): Legacy Lawns Landscaping Located at: 2960 Celeste Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cierra Jessica Frances Rayner. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cierra Rayner, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 2, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/1/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91342 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005192 The name of the business(es): NB Landscape Pro Located at: 144 E 15th Street In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aristeo Ruiz Ramirez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Aristeo Ruiz Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 4, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/3/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91380 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023. LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on October 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen, VIN #: 3VWRM71K18M148698, CA License Plate: 7SEZ801. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91363 Publish Dates: October 13, 2023. LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on October 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2015 Cadillac, VIN #: 1GYS4JKJ6FR200405, CA License Plate: 7GJR934. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91361 Publish Dates: October 13, 2023. NOTICE FOR NOMINEES The Reclamation District 799 Board of Trustees is accepting letters of interest for one (1) vacant seat on the Board. Letters of interest will be accepted from October 9, 2023, through 2:00 p.m. on November 10, 2023. The Board will interview applicants on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (at a special meeting) at the Reclamation District 799 office. If the Board finds a suitable applicant, it will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for appointment. The qualifications of a nominee for a Reclamation District 799 trustee are as follows: Only “eligible persons” may be appointed to fill a vacancy. An “eligible person” means a landowner or “legal representative” of a landowner. A “legal representative” is “an officer or other person appointed to serve in that capacity by a landowner.” The appointee will hold the office until the District elections in November 2027. If you are interested in being considered for appointment, please send a letter of interest to the District

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 011-520-044-6 TS No.: 2306061CA TSG Order No.: 230248447 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded November 25, 2019 as Document No.: 2019- 0211705-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: David Zanca and Sarah Denice Verigan-Zanca, husband and wife, as community property with right of survivorship, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: October 23, 2023 Sale Time: 1:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 File No.:23-06061CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6870 New Melones Cir, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $737,465.08 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8784442 TS No.: CA2300288737 APN: 013-290-006-9 Property Address: 870 KRAMER COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/19/2023 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/28/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-0038039-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: NICOLE K. CUTSHAW, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 013-290-006-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 870 KRAMER COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jose M Gomez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jose M. Gomez CASE NUMBER: N131710 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jose M. Gomez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jose Guadalupe Gomez b. aka Jose Mendoza Gomez to Proposed Name: Jose M. Gomez. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/1/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/7/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91201 Publish Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Monroe Marvin Johnson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Monroe Johnson CASE NUMBER: N23-1883 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Monroe Marvin Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Monroe Marvin Johnson b. AKA Monroe Marvin Mapp to Proposed Name: Monroe Marvin Mapp. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/27/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: October 4, 2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91383 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sharifullah Mammond SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sharifullah Mammond CASE NUMBER: N23-1761 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sharifullah Mammond filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sharifullah Mammond b. Maida Gula Mammond c. Arifullah Mammond d. Rehan Mammond e. Laiba Mammond f. Irfanullah Mammond to Proposed Name: a. Sharifullah Mamond b. Maida Gula Mamond c. Arifullah Mamond d. Rehan Mamond e. Laiba Mammond f. Irfanullah Mamond 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L22-00729 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WILLIAM PATRICK FEE III, an individual; WILLIAM PATRICK FEE IV, an individual and DOES 1 through 30, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY, INC. an Iowa corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005011 The name of the business(es): Purest Of Hearts Housecleaning Located at: 3846 Pato Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Purest of Hearts Housecleaning LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organizaton: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/2023. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Barros, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/24/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91270 Publish dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005225 The name of the business(es): 2 FAST TOW & RECOVERY Located at: 23 Da Vinci Court In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tayaeb Ahmed Hoseny. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tayaeb Hoseny, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/4/2028 Oakley Press No.03-0477 91386 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023.

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Veterans from page 1 night, Oct 10, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 Commander Bill Weber said the County had designed the fire station before conducting a survey and subsequently, the lot line was shifted to accommodate the size of the design created because it exceeds the capacity of the existing space previously occupied by the old fire station. “The county decided to take about seven percent more (6.8 percent) land from veterans to make a larger design possible. That is why we are losing our parking and storage containers area.” “The county also created an additional easement that was taken from this Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building and gave it to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District so they can control the disabled access ramp. “It seems silly. Why would you take it from us and give us an easement to use it,” said Weber. He said California passed a law in 1921 allowing counties to impose a special tax for veterans’ meeting spaces and in the following year, Contra Costa County voted to impose tax and set up a special fund. In 1923, the County had purchased the parcel for the veterans memorial hall and the building was completed in 1925. In 1937, the County built a fire station on the portion of the parcel that was purchased for the memorial hall, and it was replaced in 1957 by the now-demolished station. However, Weber said there are no records to show the fire department had subleased the property from the American Legion and from the portion of the parcel that was purchased for the veteran’s memorial hall. “We only have a newspaper article saying there is a sublease from the veterans to create the fire station,” he added. Weber said the county owns the proper-

ty, and the veterans, through the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, lease the property. He added that the county cannot remove land dedicated to veterans as stipulated under the California Veterans and Military Code 1266. “We have no beef with firefighters, this is not a veteran-versus-firefighters issue,” said Weber. Marine Corps League Commandant Donald Hester said the veterans are willing to work with the county but are worried that the county will keep expanding its footprint and take away the space dedicated to them. “If we don’t protect our future, we won’t know if there will be a memorial hall in the future. “Our concern is they (county will) bulldozed us and say ‘it’s our property and we can do anything’,” said Hester. Meeting participant Vivian Treff, owner of the Boondoggies restaurant and on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition, said she was concerned as the fire station could have an impact on her business if road closures downtown for events were no longer allowed due to the operations of the fire station. The veterans said they had sent several letters to the county to state their concerns

Security from page 1 have them come out and chase people out of the building, or at least look for the people who have recently left the building. Doors just subsequently go on unchecked in the buildings that are supposed to be secure. The buildings that we’re paying to be secure, aren’t secure.” Camila Johnson, a public commenter who spoke before the candidates interviewed, mentioned that even though rent continued to go up annually – now at $2,200 as of October for her three- bedroom apartment – that repairs

Cannabis from page 1 ment is expected to be given a second reading by the council during their Oct. 24 meeting, Salinas said. It will then be implemented ahead of the Jan. 1, 2024 deadline. “A decision not to modify the Brentwood municipal code to allow for the delivery of medicinal cannabis to qualified patients would expose the city to legal challenge by any of a host of individuals who have been authorized to seek legal recourse by SB 1186,” Salinas said to the commissioners during his presentation in September. He reiterated this point to the council on Oct. 10, saying legal challenges could come from the Attorney General and patients in the city who desire delivery of medicinal cannabis as well as medicinal cannabis businesses trying to sell their product in Brentwood. According to Salinas’ presentation, the

but said that county Supervisor Diane Burgis had deferred her authority to Eric Angstadt, the county representative for discussion but have not heard back from them. Weber also said an invitation to Tuesday night’s meeting was sent out but no representative from the county was present. Burgis said her office did not receive an invitation to participate until last Friday afternoon and could not rearrange their schedules. “However, my office, Con Fire leadership, and County leadership continue to be in conversation with the leadership of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building to address their concerns. “We have repeatedly asked them to designate a committee to engage with us, and they have not yet told us who they want representing them in the discussion,” said Burgis in an email to The Press. “Both new stations will require approval by the City of Brentwood’s Planning Commission and City Council, and that process will include community input and a full California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review,” Burgis said. When asked about assertions that the county is unable to eliminate land designated for veterans, as outlined in the California Veterans and Military Code 1266, Burgis said she is confident that the county and Con Fire “are proceeding correctly and in the

that she’s requested are still yet to be completed. She’s lived in The Oaks for the last three years. “When I first got there, (rent) was only like $1,750,” she said. “I kept having repairs not being done. The rent kept going up every year, but the repairs never got done. It’s still not done.” Bautista, who was also selected to the committee, mentioned that while she’s never really had any problems with maintenance at The Oaks, mainly because she just fixes things herself because she can, that she’s also noticed the

amendment to the municipal code would still include some limits on delivery: • Deliveries would have to be made to a “fixed address” and may not occur at locations such as daycare centers, schools, youth centers, public parks and other open spaces. A fixed address is defined in the amendment as “a permanent and unchanging location where an individual, business or organization can be contacted or located.” • Out-of-city cannabis retailers would also be required to obtain a city business license prior to being able to deliver to customers within city limits. Commissioner Dirk Zeigler noted at the Sept. 19 meeting that Brentwood has no cannabis sales, so all local retailers would be delivering from outside the city. • All medicinal cannabis or medicinal cannabis products would have to be securely packaged and labeled according to State regu-

spirit of bringing better fire services to East Contra Costa County.” Con Fire Deputy Chief Aaron McAlister said the Contra Costa fire serves 13 cities and has many fire stations in the downtown environment. Hence, they are used to dealing with traffic in high-density areas. He said the fire service serves downtown Brentwood and navigates through public events, parades, and other things that impact their responses but such events go through permitting processes. “It makes things better for the downtown community to have the fire engine and advanced life support services available downtown,” McAlister told The Press. He also said the fire service does not anticipate any impact from the loading zones in the alley as the previous fire station had access to the alleyways. McAlister said the previous fire station was four bays wide while the new fire station has just two, thus requiring a smaller ramp space. He also anticipates that the City could actually gain some parking space directly in front of the fire station where there is no ramp. “A portion of the proposed building is just offices and that doesn’t have a ramp so potentially there is going to be parking spaces but that is up to the City,” he said, adding that Con Fire is working with the City in its planning process and the public will have an opportunity to weigh in on it. McAlister was asked if Con Fire had conducted an impact assessment or considered other locations for the station, he said there wasn’t any as there has always been a fire station in the area. “So no, we did not consider any other alternatives because this was the location selected and it was already owned by the fire district,” he said. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

decline in the complex. “The lawns were looking pretty shoddy,” she said. “I think where management is missing some things, I also think that it’s a two-way street. Some of the tenants also need to be part of the solution.” Gamble and Bautista were named to the committee on a 4-1 decision from the council with the lone ‘no’ note from Oakley Vice Mayor Anissa Williams. Johnson was also approved to be a part of the committee unanimously by the City Council.

lations, ensuring that they are not accessible to minors during transit. • Delivery vehicles would be required to adhere to safety and security standards, which include GPS tracking, alarms, and secure storage. • The delivery of cannabis accessories, branded merchandise of the licensee, or promotional materials is prohibited, except for any equipment, products or materials necessary to enable a qualified patient to ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce cannabis or cannabis products into the human body These new regulations will be enforced by a combination of law enforcement and the Community Enrichment Program, Salinas said. Other topics discussed at the City Council meeting included: • Changes to the way Zoom is used in fu-

ture city meetings following anti-Semitic comments at the Sept. 26 meeting. See page 4 for the full story. • An update on the oil and gas drilling ban the city has been working on since 2022. It is expected to go in front of the Planning Commission soon. See page 2 for the full story. • Suggested changes to Contra Costa Animal Services’ code related to domestic animals and livestock being kept outside in extreme weather. CCAS Director Beth Ward attended the meeting to hear the council’s feedback • A request by Councilmember Jovita Mendoza that council discuss at a future meeting the possibility of department heads reporting to the City Council directly instead of the city manager The full meeting can be watched at https://bit.ly/3QbKyRD

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