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Freedom students say they feel safe City They call social media ‘unreliable’

Freedom HIgh School parents lined up outside of the high school Monday morning to pick up their kids after fear of their safety following an illegitimate shooting threat on campus.

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

For Freedom High School juniors Ysabel Vongon and Victoria DeLeon, Tuesday at Freedom was just about as normal as any other day. A little over 24 hours earlier, their school was in a panic after a false shooting threat that went viral from a Facebook post by a Freedom parent resulted in more than 1,000 of their classmates leaving campus and getting picked up by parents who were even more concerned. “It felt like an ordinary day, just like any day from last week,” DeLeon said. “(Tuesday) was pretty ordinary,” Vongon added. “Just

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still a little bit of tension though. Still people with rumors going around.” Vongon added that the rumors were other students making assumptions about who made the statements (Monday). According to Freedom principal Steve Amaro, atten-

dance at Freedom on Tuesday was at 95 percent, slightly above the 93 percent average the school normally has. “We’re right at average,” Amaro told The Press. “The kids were back, they were ready to go, and they were engaged. I think there’s still some concern within the community, but they

also realize they’re on a safe campus.” Vongon and DeLeon stayed on campus through the day while the majority of the student body left out of fear for their own safety. DeLeon said that she took caution with see Freedom page18

How to stay safe on Halloween night Halloween is right around the corner. Festivities celebrating spooks and scares in Brentwood and surrounding towns start this weekend. So here are some tips from county officials and National Neighborhood Safety Watch, so children and adults can enjoy the fun-filled evening and be safe. “If you plan to trick-or-treat this Sunday, make sure to wear fire resistant costumes & have flashlights to see in the dark,” Con Fire posted on social media. “If you’re driving, watch for children in the streets and enter/exit your driveway slowly.” Other tips from the department include choosing fire-resistant costumes, keeping decorations away from open flames, using battery operated candles in jack-o-lanterns and keeping exits clear of decorations so that nothing blocks escape routes.

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Nation Neighborhood Watch says: Provide adult supervision -- Trick or treating is safer – not to mention more fun – in groups, and adult supervision is essential. So get together with other adults and make an evening of it. Bring cellphones for quick pictures and emergencies, but leave them in your pockets to avoid getting distracted.

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Brentwood students will soon have the opportunity to earn money and job experience as an intern with the city. The City Council voted 5-0 at their Oct. 24 meeting to pave the way for the city’s internship program. A variety of opportunities will be available for high school students, college students and those with Bachelor’s degrees depending on the role, according to the internship guidelines created by the city. Compensation for interns will range from $15.50 per hour to $25 per hour depending on the position and level of experience required. Entry-level interns would start at $15.50 per hour, which is the minimum wage in California, according to city staff. The pilot program – which will target high school students for entry-level internships – will last six months, according to Sosa. Students will begin in January and end in June and will be expected to present their experiences to the City Council at the end of the program. “It’s always been a pleasure to support and partner with people that are helping our children and training our future,” Mayor Joel Bryant said after the vote. The internship program was originally developed in February of 2020, Director of Human Resources Sukari Bessee Council page 18

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Ralston welcomed as Los Medanos College’s first permanent female president She has been interim president since January By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

For the first time in Los Medanos College history, the permanent president is a female, Pamela Ralston, Ph.D. “I couldn’t be more happy, tonight was really special,” Ralston said following her appointment celebration at the Pittsburg Los Medanos Campus. She had been interim president since January. Several members of LMC leadership, along with Contra Costa Community College District leadership, attended the event to honor Ralston as she transitions from interim to permanent president. However, Ralston didn’t anticipate becoming the full-time president of LMC. When she stepped in as interim president, she viewed it as her stepping in to fill the void left by former president Bob Kratochvil last December. Now as permanent president, she mentioned how this appointment brings a slight shift in the way her role at LMC changes.

“My job as the interim was to make sure things continued and stayed steady. Now that I’m secure, I’m learning to work with people to set new and more finite goals,” Ralston said. “It’s really a shift of making sure everything’s okay to now saying how can this be a little bit better.” Many of the speakers credited Ralston’s leadership ability and said they feel confident in her to lead the college long term. Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ralston helped bring the campus back to a normal state this 2023-24 school year. “I’m very much impressed and excited by her leadership style. The way she gravitates to people and people gravitate to her, it’s not shallow,” Interim Program Manager Leetha Robertson said. Interim Chancellor Mojdeh Medhizadeh added, “She doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations and she’s very thoughtful.” Ralston said she is not interested in moving around again and anticipates she will be at LMC for the foreseeable future. She added that it takes a bit to learn and be a part of a community and said she feels she’s in a good spot at LMC. This is the first time in the history of the Contra Costa Community College District that the Chancellor and

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RALSTON three president positions have been held by women. Mehdizadeh said, “It’s about time.” Ralston received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Oregon and her Master of Arts and doctoral degrees in Comparative Literature from

the University of Washington, according to the LMC website. She has earned ‘excellence in teaching’ awards from Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington, and received a Fulbright fellowship for doctoral research at the Royal Library and University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Ralston also was the Executive Vice President for Educational Programs at Santa Barbara Community College District, overseeing academic affairs, student services, and institutional research. Before that, she was Vice President for Student Learning at College of the Desert, overseeing the academic affairs of the college. She also spent eight years as Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.

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Soroptimist of the Delta seeks ‘Live Your Dream’ applicants

Are you a woman or do you know a woman who is head of the household and going back to school to advance their employment and career opportunities? If so, Soroptimist of the Delta has an award to help. Applications are open for Soroptimist of the Delta’s ‘Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women.’ Empowerment, education and dreams can all become a reality for women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education. Two 2022 awardees are thankful for this award. “The impact of the Live Your Dream Award extends beyond monetary support. Live your Dream Award invested in my potential and aspirations,” said Rosa Z in a press release. “It was a vote of confidence, a reminder that my dreams mattered, and my potential is boundless. This became the bridge between aspirations and accomplishments that is now my reality. I am very grateful!” Mila M. said: I felt an overwhelming feeling of genuine support and love from Soroptimist Int’l. of the Delta when receiving my award. It felt good to feel emo-

tionally supported by such a strong team of individuals who genuinely believed in me. The award helped me to afford my last semester of my program and I graduated with zero student debt thanks to the Live Your Dream foundation!. Go to www.siofthedelta.com/awards to scan the QR code to start your application. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15.

Discovery Bay accepts nominations for awards Discovery Bay is accepting nominations for person, business and nonprofit of the year. Business of the year, nominees: • must be a Chamber of Commerce member for at least a year. • must be a locally owned, for-profit business • must work for the betterment of Discovery Bay through company or employee support of local activities • must have qualities to which other businesses aspire, such as good customer service or employee support • must have experienced business success through professional growth • must actively contribute to the community by volunteering at events and providing support • their actions set a shining example for, and motivates, and uplifts those

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around them Must not have won this award in the past seven years Citizen of the year nominees: must live in the 94505 ZIP code must participate as a volunteer in events that make a difference in town and inspires others by their example must be an outstanding role model dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Discovery Bay volunteers support and demonstrates collaboration by creating partnerships with civic organizations,community groups and businesses in town Non-profit of the year nominees: must be a 501 (c) (3) or 501 (c) (6) in Discovery Bay, Brentwood or Bethel Island, Byron or Oakley has accomplished significant results for the community has the spirit of volunteerism, altruism and respect volunteers support and demonstrates collaboration by creating partnerships with civic organizations,community groups and businesses in town inspires others by their example their actions set a shining example for, and motivates, and uplifts those around them Must not have won this award in the past seven years

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County DA to decide on LMC sexual assault case By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

An investigation into an alleged sexual assault on the Los Medanos College campus has been turned over to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Last month, a female LMC student reported to campus police that she was sexually assaulted in a hallway of the Nursing area in the College Complex building. According to a police report obtained by the LMC Experience, the victim claims the suspect, another LMC student, allegedly became aggressive, groped her and forcefully kissed her. Investigators report that they have identified the suspect but can’t release his name because he is younger than 18. The suspect could be facing charges of false imprisonment, battery and sexual battery. The DA’s Office told the LMC Experience on Tuesday, Oct. 17, they can’t comment on the status of the case because the suspect is a minor. According to the police report, the suspect will turn 18 in November. The victim described the alleged attack, which took place Sept. 12, to the police after her father reported the incident to authorities. She allegedly met the suspect earlier that day and claims he approached her in a friendly manner on the bottom floor of the College Complex building. The victim reported that the suspect called out “hey” from another floor above before taking an elevator down to her level and then said to her, “You’re cute. I saw you earlier.” The two reportedly conversed for about an hour and exchanged Instagrams before the suspect eventually walked the victim to her next class. Later that evening while the victim was in class, she told police the suspect messaged her on Instagram wanting to hang out. The two agreed to meet on the third floor of the College Complex Building during a break she took from class. At some point during this visit, the male suspect allegedly tried to kiss the victim, according to the police report. The alleged victim says the suspect then grabbed the victim’s neck and pushed her against a wall when she backed away from him. The alleged victim said the suspect eventually let her go, but as she attempted to walk

away, he tried to stop her once more by wrapping his arm around her. He then reportedly began to put his hand down her pants. “Stop, you’re making me uncomfortable,” the victim reported that she told the suspect, continuing, “This has happened to me before. I’ve been sexually assaulted, stop.” The alleged victim said she was eventually able to push the suspect away, exiting the Nursing area hallway as fast as she could. She then took an elevator down to the floor where her ongoing class was located. The suspect denies to campus police that any of this happened. The suspect says when they met in the Nursing area hallway, no kissing occurred and there was minimal contact, only hugging twice before parting ways. He denied putting his hand down the victim’s pants, recalling that they both walked out of the area laughing and hugging. The suspect was brought in for questioning but never arrested, according to campus police. However, he was issued a citation by Officer Fernando Inieguez and was told he could not return to the LMC campus until meeting with Dean of Students Success Dave Bellman. Bellman did not respond to a request for a comment. Campus police identified the suspect as a former Antioch High School student, according to the police report. The Antioch Police Department also indicated that the department “had two similar cases that involved the suspect at Antioch High School,” though it’s unclear how the suspect was involved in those cases or if charges were ever filed. It’s unclear if the suspect was ever charged in the two other cases. However, he could be facing three counts, including false imprisonment, battery on any person on school property and sexual battery if the DA decides to indict. In California, sexual battery is defined as a type of sexual assault where the suspect touches the “intimate parts” of another person without their conscent for the purpose of sexual gratification, arousal, or abuse, according to the state penal code. Committing battery on any person on school property is charged as a misdemeanor offense, while false imprisonment and sexual battery can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, according to kannlawoffice.com.

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Every year, World Mental Health Day lands on Oct. 10. This year, the theme was “our minds, our rights” acquainting people with the idea that mental health is just as imporouth tant as physiress cal health. To celebrate the day, Los Medanos College’s Basic Needs Program coordinated its World Mental Health Day event. Edgar Sanchez, a Basic Needs Program associate, contacted local health and mental health organizations to invite them to the event, encouraging them to have a fun and interactive activity planned. Students could interact with local organizations and were provided free lunch by LMC’s Marketplace. “The whole idea is to have activi-

ties and events that reduce the stigma of mental health or needing basic needs. We all need something and that’s our job- trying to make the activities and the events or the tabling events fun and interactive,” said Megela Ohare, the Basic Needs Program coordinator. At the Marketplace table, Honymiel Montecillo, a Basic Needs Program’s student ambassador, created an activity for students that educated them on the resources available for students. “I had an activity where students grab a random letter from a bowl and then whatever letter they get, they need to guess what kind of resources we provide that starts with that letter. I also had little papers that had the hygiene drive that we promote as well as the other basic needs resources that we also provide like the crisis text line and TimelyCare,” said Montecillo. Through their events and program, Ohare and student ambassadors like Montecillo educate and provide students with resources such as: housing trans-

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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 by Four Legs Brewing 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. A canine demonstration is at 11 a.m., and the Las Vegas Raiders mascot Gorilla Rilla at noon, plus a costumed dog parade at 1 p.m. Live music from Dawglips from 2-5 p.m. All proceeds go to saving more dogs from being euthanized at local shelters. For details, visit ruffdayrescue.com.

Through Nov. 4 Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at Heritage High

Heritage High School’s Rising Stars present Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical “Into the Woods.” Familiar fairy tale characters venture into the woods to find something they think will make their lives complete. Will they discover their happily ever after? Performances are at Heritage High School at 101 American Ave. Brentwood through Nov. 4, with two matinees. Tickets are $10-$14. Show times are Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 28 at 2 and 7 p.m., Nov. 1-2 at 7 p.m., Nov. 4 at 2 p. m. For details, visit https://hhsrisingstars.seatyourself.biz

1850 Muir Road, Martinez Sandy Cove Shopping Center (between CVS and Safeway) at 14840 Highway 4 in Discovery Bay • Brentwood Police Department 9100 Brentwood Blvd. Here’s what is accepted and not accepted for this day: Accepted drugs and medication – Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, liquid medication bottles, vape pens. Not Accepted – iIllegal (Schedule 1) drugs, needles, syringes, sharp containers, aerosol cans or inhalers, chemicals, mercury-containing devices. National Take Back Day aims to provide safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications, according to a press release. This year, the Drug Enforcement Administration has collected and disposed of 663,725 pounds of prescription drugs. This is a free, drive-through event. If possible, condense all pills into one bottle or one plastic bag. Liquids must be separated from pills and patches. Syringes will not be accepted due to potential safety hazard. •

Hometown Halloween 2023

Bring the kids for a safe night of trick-ortreating in downtown Brentwood at First and Oak streets from 4–8 p.m. This free event is sponsored by the Brentwood Chamber Of Commerce. For details, visit www.brentwoodchamber.com/events/ details/2023-hometown-halloween-12593

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.

Trunk of Treat/Day of the Dead

Connect with your ancestors through family history consultants from 6-8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3015 Rio Grande Drive in Antioch. There will be a raffle for DNA test kids. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy refreshments and carnival games.

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Sunday, October 29 Halloween Hoopla

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

Trunk or Treating with Costume Contest and Store-to-Store Trick or Treating!

The Banner Up! Gala Benefit Auction will be at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. From 6:30-10 p.m. The banners from downtown will be on display for auction. Live music will be provided by The Help, small bites from The Holy Smoker, there will be live auctions and raffles. Admission is free.

This free event From noon-4 pm. at Willow Park Mercantile, 205 G Street in Antioch features fun for the whole family with trunk or treating, store-to-store trick or treating, music, food, artisan vendors, automobiles, kids and pet costume contest at noon, pinup contest at 1:30pm. Free entry and parking. For details, visit http://celebrateantioch.org/

The Streets of Brentwood Treats at Streets

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Many college campuses maintain decades-long Halloween traditions on campus. Some of these attractions draw students and neighbors from across the state. While many college traditions emphasize inclusion, engagement, and creativity, others can promote uest heavy drinking comment and partying. Halloween parties are big tickets in many states. Yet, like with anything else, it’s a good idea to know the risks associated with heavy drinking and recreational drug use. It’s also good for parents to understand how to communicate their concerns and have available resources. Unfortunately, many college alcohol

and drug problems are related to binge drinking. These problems impact students, their families, and college communities. Binge drinking can lead to assault, sexual assault, academic issues, and alcohol or drug addiction. In California, statistics show that 10.5% of young adults ages 18 to 25 had an alcohol use disorder in the past year, while 8.5% became addicted to illicit drugs. This is not to say that every student attending Halloween parties becomes addicted or experiences a negative situation. It’s essential to know the potential risks. Parents should be having these conversations with their adult children. But avoid lecturing, threatening, or using scare tactics, and engage in two-way

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Editor: This is the time of year that casual walks become obstacle courses to avoid the sappy sidewalks and streets of Brentwood (or ‘Sapwood’ as it may be). Some of the areas are so bad that even trying to bypass the sidewalk to the street is unhelpful. I know the city is not going to pay to

address the problem (although they did approve the affected trees). I would hope the city would educate homeowners as to how to treat the trees to stop the sap. It really is a problem to the residents and cars parked in the sappy areas. An informational notice would do wonders. Come on, city. Take this on and improve the quality we all moved here to enjoy. Henry Enos Brentwood

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what events the city is hosting, according to Nguyen. “They have this saying, ‘A picture is worth a thousand words,’ but sometimes the right words– whether that is a poem, a passage, a quote– sometimes that captures things so much better,” said Nguyen. “With the diversity of Brentwood, you never know who things will touch, and how we can change people’s lives for the positive, with the celebration and advancement of the arts.” Nguyen hopes that youth will hear the Poet Laureate read their work at an event and be inspired to pursue their own work in the art and literacy fields. “It’s vital to have those examples and people who are always advocating for the advancement of the arts for the next generation,” Nguyen said. Once a Poet Laureate has been selected, the city will begin its search for a Youth Poet Laureate, which is open to any Brentwood resident 18 and younger. “The Poet Laureate will be a guide and mentor for the Youth Poet Laureate,” Nguyen said. Short credits the work of beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti for instilling her love of poetry, and also as the catalyst of her journey to becoming Poet Laureate. After serving for four years on the Literary Arts Subcommittee of the nowdefunct Brentwood Art Society, she was persuaded to apply for the laureate position, which Short held for the subsequent decade. “I loved it,” Short said. “I got to make the job whatever I wanted it to be, and at one point, we published books. see Poet page 19 Brought to you by

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Entering Friday’s Senior Night game against Freedom, the Heritage Patriots have more than just the pre-game Senior Night festivities on their mind. With a win on Friday, not only would it be the first home win of the season for the Patriots, but a win could send Heritage somewhere they haven’t been in nearly five seasons – the NCS playoffs. “We want to go to NCS,” senior wide receiver Brooks Davis said. “There haven’t been a lot of Heritage teams that have been there so we have a chance and I think we’re going to take it.” All three of Heritage’s wins this season are against other Division II teams (Foothill, Vintage, and Deer Valley). A win against Freedom on Friday night would put Heritage at 4-0 in their division, putting them in prime position to qualify for their first playoff spot since the 2017 season. “They’re really focused on trying to get into the Division II playoffs and get this home victory here against Freedom on Senior Night,” head coach Dave Fogelstrom said. “I really want the victory for them and I want them to experience

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that’s a big thing for us,” Wong said. “I think the most important thing I’m looking forward to is just senior night and just finally getting a win in our home stadium.” Heritage took a lot of confidence

from their 56-28 loss at the undefeated BVAL league leader Pittsburg last Friday, keeping within two touchdowns of the Pirates in the first half. “One of the things that we’ve emphasized when we watched film is that when we execute and go to the right spot and do what we’re coached to do, we can play with anybody,” Fogelstrom said. “Like I said, (Pittsburg) is the gold standard, and you know what, when we executed, we moved the ball. The kids played hard and I was proud of them.” Along with the Senior Night festivities of the night, Friday night also sees Fogelstrom go up against Freedom cohead coach Kevin Hartwig, a longtime friend of his. “We’ve all been friends for 20 years,” Fogelstrom said. “We respect the heck out of what they do and it’s going to be a fun game. I expect them to be super competitive and well coached.” Freedom is coming off of a 44-0 loss at Antioch last Friday where the defense showed progress early on, however the offense continued to struggle. The Falcons have been shutout in each of the last two games, both against the BVAL’s top teams in Antioch and Pittsburg two weeks ago, getting outscored a combined 98-0.

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After blowing out the Deer Valley Wolverines to stay undefeated in league play, the Liberty Lions start their preparations for a football game that will likely determine the champion of the Bay Valley Athletic League against the Pittsburg Pirates. Lions head coach Mike Cable is confident his team will be able to compete for 48 minutes against the Pirates, who remain the only undefeated team in the North Coast Section Division I standings. “If you look back to the first half of that Los Gatos game, that was some of the best football we’ve played. And if we play like that, we can hang with anybody,” Cable said. Injuries have been a problem for Liberty the past month with several starters on both offense and defense battling an injury. Last week, quarterback Sage Robertson and running back Jaxon Bell were removed from the game with back injuries, but Cable said they are good to go

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this week. He also added that safety Kyle Cook is planning to play this week for the first time in over a month. However, Cable announced that linebacker Zaire Calhoun would not play this week. Calhoun is battling a knee injury that Cable believes will keep him sidelined until the playoffs. Entering this week’s game, Pittsburg

has given up just 28 points while scoring 168 in their past three games. Cable acknowledges that the Pirates are going to score points and emphasizes that it will be a team effort in order to win on Friday night. “They’re gonna score their points so our offense has to score to keep us in the game and our defense has to manage

ways to get us a few stops,” Cable said. Cable also mentioned the offense has to limit their mistakes. The group has turned the ball over in six of the eight games the Lions have played this year, totaling 13 giveaways. Following a shooting on campus Saturday night that rattled the community, Cable mentioned it has shaken some of his players. “Some of our guys are going through the grieving process right now and we just have to rally around them to show our support,” Cable said. With just two games remaining in the football season, this match is crucial for both sides in terms of playoff implications. The winner of this matchup is likely to be the winner of BVAL and have a high enough seed in the NCS playoffs to host a playoff game. With how competitive the NCS Division one playoff race is, it’s possible the loser of this match will be on the road come time for playoffs. “It’s gonna be intense, we have to limit our mistakes and it should be a battle,” Cable said.

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Patriots swept by Monte Vista in first round of NCS volleyball playoffs Coast Section Division I playoffs, but also being able to repeat as Bay Valley Athletic League champions. “I didn’t think we would make it to NCS,” she said. “I didn’t think we would be league champions. I’m thoroughly pleased with the turnaround that this team had.” After losing to Liberty, the Patriots ended the season winning seven of their last eight games, including a sweep over the Lions at home in the final game of the season to win their fourth consecutive BVAL title. Heritage was able to turn their season around to win the BVAL and qualify for the playoffs. However, the Patriots playoff win drought carries on. The last time the Patriots girls volleyball team won a playoff game was during the 2014 season. While her team is ending the season with a first-round playoff exit, Hannigan views the season as a success. She said she learned a lot about her team down the stretch of the season and their ability to play in crucial games. “I learned they were little fighters and to never count them out,” Hannigan said. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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“It was an interesting year as far as the ups and downs, but I don’t think anybody’s leaving here going ‘This was a bad season,’” Heritage Patriots girls volleyball head coach Janet Hannigan said following the team’s loss to Monte Vista. The Patriots hosted an openinground playoff match against the Monte Vista Mustangs and were swept 3-0 (2515, 25-11 and 25-13). Despite the blowout loss, Hannigan gave credit to Monte Vista. “That’s a really good team, they run a really fast tempo offense and in our league we don’t really play anybody like that.” Hannigan added that playing against higher level league opponents is a big factor come playoff time. While Monte Vista is one of the more likely teams to win North Coast Section playoffs, they only finished fourth in their 10-team league behind schools like Foothill, who dropped only four sets out of their 13 league matches. “Our league everyone is kind of the same, it’s the same thing over there, but just on a higher level,” Hannigan said.

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A case of vandalism was reported on Oak St. The reporting party said that all their office windows were broken and their outdoor furniture was missing. Brentwood - October 11, 11:24 p.m. The following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity:

OAKLEY October 8, 2:23 a.m. A warrant arrest was made on Laurel Road and Mellowood Drive. October 8, 2:35 a.m. A case of robbery was reported on the 1000 block of Laurel Road. October 8, 10:39 a.m. A misdemeanor DUI was reported at Chevron on Main St. October 8, 11:31 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on the 700 block of Walnut Drive. October 8, 5:52 p.m. A case of violation of a custody order was reported on the 800 block of Darigold Way. October 8, 6:16 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on the 500 block of Norcross Lane. October 9, 7:28 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported on West Cypress Road and Oak Forest Ave. October 9, 11:13 a.m. A case of petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 700 block of Woodmeadow Place. October 9, 2:33 p.m. A case of identity theft was reported on the 10 block of Gold Run Court. October 9, 4:03 p.m. A misdemeanor hit and run was reported at Raley’s on Main St. October 9, 4:52 p.m. A case of petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 70 block of Rhine Court. October 9, 8:46 p.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on the 2300 block of Kenneth Lane. October 10, 6:55 a.m. A case of possession of stolen property was reported on the 4000 block of Freesia Drive. October 10, 2:56 p.m. An accident with property damage was reported at Main St. and Big Break Road. October 10, 3:48 p.m. A traffic collision with property damage was reported on the 400 block of Malicoat Ave. October 10, 7:05 p.m. A case of shoplift-

ing was reported on the 2000 block of Main St. October 10, 10:54 p.m. A case of vandalism was reported on the 5000 block of Pitta Court. October 11, 8:43 a.m. A burglary was reported on the 2000 block of Main St. October 11, 11:54 a.m. A case of phone harassment was reported on the 800 block of Shearwater Way. October 11, 3:07 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on the 3700 block of Mosswood Drive. October 11, 5:01 p.m. An accident with property damage was reported at Main St. and O’Hara Ave. October 11, 5:32 p.m. A case of suspicious circumstances was reported at Vintage Elementary School. October 11, 8:22 p.m. A felony hit and run was reported on Neroly Road and Main St. October 11, 9:06 p.m. An accident with property damage was reported on Bethel Island Road and East Cypress Road. October 12, 12:51 a.m. A case of burglary was reported at Carl’s Jr. at Main St. and Bridgehead Road. October 12, 9:49 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on the 1600 block of Neroly Road. October 12, 10:51 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on the 4800 block of Tawny Court. October 12, 3:01 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported on the 3900 block of Harvest Circle. October 12, 5:36 p.m. A misdemeanor hit and run was reported at Lucky on Main St. October 13, 3:19 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the Antioch Pier. October 13, 8:51 a.m. A case of public nuisance was reported on the 1200 block of O’Hara Ave. October 13, 11:07 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported at an unknown location. October 13, 11:08 a.m. An unwanted guest was reported on the 60 block of

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October 8, 3:48 p.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Oak St. A gray/silver Hyundai Accent was taken. October 8, 9:39 p.m. A case of a verbal domestic dispute was reported on Earlham Way. October 9, 7:41 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Oak St. A male suspect was seen stealing the rear plate from a white Ford F250. October 9, 8:26 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Amber Lane. A red 2004 Chevrolet Silverado was taken. October 9, 10:09 p.m. A non-injury hit and run was reported at Balfour and Armstrong Roads. A tan Chevrolet Tahoe hit the reporting party’s vehicle before taking off toward Brentwood Boulevard. October 10, 4:23 a.m. A case of vehicle theft was reported on Centennial Place. A black 2017 540 BMW was last seen parked in the driveway of the residence the night prior. October 10, 10:23 a.m. A case of petty theft was reported on American Avenue. October 10, 11:25 a.m. Case of vehicle theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. A black 2018 Audi A6 was taken. October 10, 6:43 a.m. A case of tampering with a vehicle was reported on Sand Creek Road. The ignition was damaged, and the reporting party believed that someone was trying to steal the vehicle. October 10, 9:58 p.m. A domestic dispute was reported on Brushwood Place. October 11, 11:24 a.m. A case of vandalism was reported on Oak St. The reporting party said that all their office windows were broken and their outdoor furniture was missing. October 11, 12:19 p.m. A major injury accident was reported at O’Hara Ave. and Blue Bird Lane. A Fed-Ex truck hit a pedestrian. October 11, 1:53 p.m. A case of petty theft was reported on Brentwood Boulevard. The reporting party’s Gucci bag and $80 in cash was stolen from their vehicle.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005013 The name of the business(es): Olympus Coffee Located at: 3265 E 18th Street In: Antioch CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Umbrella Holdings 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: Gregory Olah, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/25/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/24/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023

the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 10/06/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023

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

you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Patricia W. Ribeiro / Victorium Legal Inc. 2043 Anderson Rd. Ste C, Davis, CA 95616. (530)601-3 311. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2023

file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Eduardo Gutierrez. 4702 Salvador Ln, Oakley, CA 94561. (925)382-1153 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91422 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2023.

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) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 112851-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE 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 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91289 Publish Dates: October 13, 20, 27, 2023.

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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005354 The name of the business(es): All Phase Located at: 20 Schilling Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ken Russell. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Ken Russell, proprietor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 10/12/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/11/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 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-2023-0005030 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. F-2023-0005251 The name of the business(es): Smoke on the Water Located at: 2108 Blue Rock Circle In: Concord, CA 94521, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marc Larz Lister. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Marc Larz Lister, Owner/ Operator. This statement was filed with

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005123 The name of the business(es): Golden State Mobile Notary LLC Located at: 8569 Pinehollow Cir In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Golden State Mobile Notary 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: Christine Crenshaw, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/29/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/28/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004951 The name of the business(es): Soul Glow Psychotherapy Located at: 2006 A Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kalana Greer. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/2020. Signature of registrant: Kalana Greer, Individual. 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 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-2023-0004913 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. 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

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: Kathryn 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 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-2023-0004964 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 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Ruth A. Dubose, deceased CASE NUMBER P23-01678 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ruth A. Dubose, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Cosmas Onyeukwu in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Cosmas Onyeukwu be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 02/15/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent,

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Rd. Oakley, CA 94561: Lisa Littrell Silvia Espinoza Isaac Avalos Castaneda Luis Barraza Lance Brewer Aurelio De Leon Derrick Harley Adam Hopson Calvin Horton Shameka Wilbon The items to be sold include: Misc. Furniture, Clothes, Toys,Electronics, Household Items. All bids must be placed prior to Auction posted end time. The date of the sale will be 11/08/2023 @ 2:30 pm.The location of the sale will be: Online at www. storagetreasures.com Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91513 Publish Dates: October 27, November 3, 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Carmen Maria Caldera, deceased CASE NUMBER P23-01614 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Carmen Caldera, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Eduardo Gutierrez in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Eduardo Gutierrez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 2/1/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. Room: 215 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 112851-CA APN: 032-490-0174 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, CA 94561-5087 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on November 07, 2023, and hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-007) to establish a professional office use within an 800-squarefoot building located at 648 Second Street (APN 013-120-014). The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities) in that the proposed use may include only minor alterations such as tenant improvements and signage to an existing building, and thus involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Planning Commission will take final action unless an appeal or call for review is filed. Applicant: City of Brentwood HOW VIEW AND PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the Planning Commission meeting using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers or the teleconference location. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers and teleconference location will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline or Zoom Webinar ID: 87350296630 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099 or (833) 548- 0276. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 3. E-MAIL a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Planning Commission via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at www. brentwoodca.gov/meetings and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 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 The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in court to certain City decisions that require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Moreover, if you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 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 91500 Publish Dates: October 27, 2023.

ant 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 email 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. 021273 91508 Publish Dates: October 27, 2023.

The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(e)(2) as the project consists of an addition to an existing facility, in where the 2,877 square foot addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the 7,421 square foot existing structure. The proposed project is further exempt from CEQA as it qualifies as a Class 3 categorical exemption under Guidelines Section 15303(b) as the project consists of the construction of a small multi-family residential structure totaling no more than six dwelling units within an urbanized area. The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council, which will take final action on this project. Applicant: Shepherd’s Gate HOW VIEW AND PARTICIPATE The public is invited to participate in the Planning Commission meeting using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers or the teleconference location. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers and teleconference location will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/ planningmeetingonline or Zoom Webinar ID: 87350296630 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099 or (833) 548- 0276. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the Planning Administrative Secretary by noon of the meeting date at planning@ brentwoodca.gov or 925.516.5433.) 3. E-MAIL a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to planning@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Planning Commission via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at www. brentwoodca.gov/meetings and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 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 The City cannot guarantee that its network, website, and/or the Zoom system will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in court to certain City decisions that require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Moreover, if you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Miguel Contreras [(925) 516-5364 or mcontreras@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91504 Publish Dates: October 27, 2023.

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 91514 Publish Dates: October 27, 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. 061617 91382 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023.

the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-2802832, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-961332NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-961332NJ IDSPub #0188698 10/20/2023 10/27/2023 11/3/2023 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91322 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 2023.

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 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, RM. 103, 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): BRET A YAPLE 195809 BRET A. YAPLE 2701 DEL PASO ROAD SUITE 130-245 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95835 (510)275-4603 DATE (Fecha): APRIL 14, 2023 4:34 PM Clerk, by (Secretario): /S/ L. OLSEN, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served – as an individual defendant. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91299 Publish Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023.

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: Mendoza, Meyer, Oerlemans, Pierson, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 24th of October, 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Oerlemans, Pierson, and Mayor Bryant NOES: None

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 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), pursu-

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) 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 And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 24th 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 91517 Publish Date: October 27, 2023. ORDINANCE 1064 AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 4.1 OF CITY COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 10-13, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, RELATED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY’S SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR LEGAL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENTS THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 24th 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 91516 Publish Dates: October 27, 2023. 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. 061617 91307 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 Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner, 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. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91439 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2023. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-961332-NJ Order No.: 230298300 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/26/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GABRIEL RIOS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 4/2/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0099718 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/21/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $226,824.20 The purported property address is: 106 W 15TH ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 067-102-031-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-961332-NJ. 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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L2301904 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MONICA P FOSTER AKA MONICA PRECIOUS FOSTER AND DOES 1 TO 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MERIWEST CREDIT UNION 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004754 The name of the business(es): 1. A Perfect Impression Photography And Video 2. A Perfect Impression 3. A Perfect Impression Photography & Video 4. A Perfect Impression Photo & Video 5. A Perfect Impression Photo And Video 6. A Perfect Impression Video 7. A Perfect Impression Photo 8. A Perfect Impression Photography 9. A Perfect Impression Videography 10. A Perfect Impression Photography & Videography Located at: 431 Collis St In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Aaron C. Texeira 2. Deborah J. Texeira. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/1/2002. Signature of registrant: 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004918 The name of the business(es): Pacific Coast Embalmings Located at: 55 Outrigger Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luis A Claudio. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/14/2013. Signature of registrant: An Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/18/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91465. Publish dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005010 The name of the business(es): 1. Paw Campus 2. Find Pet Owner LLC Located at: 2400 Brandon Miles Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paw Campus 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: Serguise Younani, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 25, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/24/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91424 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005121 The name of the business(es): CURIOUS-ITY Located at: 629 1st Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): A LA REINE 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 CA. Signature of registrant: Philip Dolle, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 29,

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ders, Mattress, Clothing, Dog/Cat Carrier, Tables, and Toys Randal Locke - Auto Parts, Exercise Equipment, Lamps, Clothing, Shoes, Fans, Table, and Chairs Chris T Gilroy - Recliner, Refrigerator, lamps, Mattress, Headboard, Chest of Drawers, and Chairs Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold asis, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 10/20/2023 and 10/27/2023 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 021273 91437 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2023.

N. GOBIN AND STELLA GOBIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, as Beneficiary, as nominee for AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 396 CLAREMONT DRIVE, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $502,491.42 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000315-21-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000315-21-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice

regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 11, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000315-21-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0441882 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/27/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/10/2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91452 Publish Dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 2023.

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 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.

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 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 EL DORADO, 2850 FAIRLANE CT., PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 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): Beverly Tribuiani. 935 Darby Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513. DATE (Fecha): 9/11/2023 Clerk, by (Secretario): Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served – as an individual defendant. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91487 Publish Dates: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023.

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, RM. 103, 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): M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 960 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323)505-9471 DATE (Fecha): February 14, 2022 Clerk, by (Secretario): R. MILLER, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served – Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91420 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 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-2023-0005176 The name of the business(es): Delta Construction Located at: 550 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Delta Decks And Docks 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 Harbert, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/2/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91421 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005522The name of the business(es): Aranda Tax Service Located at: 933 N Estates Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paulo Aranda. This business is conducted by: An Individaul The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04-01-2023. Signature of registrant: Paulo Aranda- Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 23, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/22/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-12-1273 91464 Publish dates: October 27, Novemeber 3, 10, 17, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005538 The name of the business(es): Mora’s Janitorial Located at: 2197 B Railroad Ave In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Silvia Mora Sandoval. 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: Silvia Mora Sandoval. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 24, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/23/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91483 Publish dates: October 27, November 3,10, 17, 2023. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 8th day of November 2023, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing, and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: Ysabelle Almaguer- Clothing, Shoes, Stroller, and Kid’s Toys David J. Van Wetter- Tools, Lawn Equipment, Lamps, Armchairs, Mirrors, Paintings, and Clothing Tashaunda Cottrell- Sports Equipment, Speakers, Stove, Appliances, Mattress, Clothing, Office Supplies, and Toiletries Ifeoma Onyejiekwe- Suitcases, Speakers, Paintings, Clothing, and Toys Euel Befikadu- Bedding, Clothing, Rugs, Tables, and Toys Cynthia Steelman- Power Tools, Toolbox, Lad-

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 8th day of November, 2023, at 11:45 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Natania Ridley - Toys, Clothing, Storage Cabinets,5+ Boxes & Bags 2. Luke Hudson - Shelves, Lamps, Clothing, 5+ Boxes & Bags 3. Lee Hansen - Bike, Hand Truck, Tools, Suitcases, Armchair, Dog/Cat Carrier, Office Chair, 15+ Boxes & Bags 4. Dorothy Johnson - Speaker’s, Chairs, dog/ cat carrier, 10+ boxes 5. Manuel Aguzar - Suitcases, dishes, 10+ bags, 1 box. 6. Darwin Alexander - Washer & Dryer, Dresser, Headboard, Sports, Suitcases, 20+boxes 7. Jon Smithey - Refrigerator, 20+ boxes, Dishes 8. Jon Smithey - 15+ boxes, Clothing 9. Antwan Cole - 8 Boxes 10. Cheryl Glaves -Flat Screen TV, Vacuum, Microwave, 15 + boxes, 10 bags, Lamp. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold asis, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 10/20/2023 and on 10/27/2023. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91434 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, 2023. NOTICE OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 5092 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a vacancy occurred on the Board of the Liberty Union High School District effective October 25, 2023, as a result of the resignation of Trustee Sandra McCaslin. The Board of Education on October 18, 2023, appointed Tamara Weber to fill this vacancy. This appointee shall hold office until the November 5, 2024, governing board member election, unless a petition calling for a special election and containing a sufficient number of signatures is filed in the office of the Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools, 555 Escobar St, Martinez, 94553, California, not later than November 17, 2023. Eric Volta, District Superintendent Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91476 Publish Date: October 27, 2023. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No: CA08000315-21-1 APN: 010-380-013 TO No: 210434063-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 7, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 27, 2023 at 01:30 PM, at the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 14, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0223393-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by GARY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Damian Joseph Avila SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Damian Avila CASE NUMBER: N23-1910 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Damian Joseph Avila filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Damian Joseph Avila to Proposed Name: Damian Joseph Rodriguez. 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: 12/29/2023 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: 10/9/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91423 Publish Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 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. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): L2200729 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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 23FL0897 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Sophie Montez and Daniel Ulrich YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Beverly Tribuiani 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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): C2200351 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Dominique Elizabeth Lynne Nichols; and Does 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): James Wormely 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 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.

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-2023-0005011 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 91271 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.030477 91386 Publish dates: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005260 The name of the business(es): C.LECTRIC COMPANY Located at: 5054 Miguel Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Ballantyne Langley. 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: Christopher Langley, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 9, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/8/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91425 Publish dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to California Self Storage Facility Act of the Business and Professions Code 21700 ET seq., the undersigned, Oakley Self Storage, will sell by competitive bidding in an online auction on www.storagetreasures.com the personal property of: Charlene Tidwell Joanne Enea Leonard Rudolph Naomi Lopez Nicole Muller Anielka Vallecillo Guohao Wu Property to be sold: boxes, furniture, tools, household goods, and other misc. items. Sale will end on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. Goods must be paid in cash and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Self Storage 4700 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 625-7867. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91511 Publish Dates: October 27, 2023 and November 3, 2023.

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Freedom from page1 the rumors and panicked a bit, but felt safe in the end. “When I first heard about it, my friend said that he heard someone tell him that there were shooting threats,” DeLeon said. “I got scared. I wanted to leave, then I panicked a little bit because I felt like it might happen. But the school was aware in the end and there were cops, so I felt safe. And I felt okay after that.” Vongon added that “stuff like this always kind of happens.” “It’s concerning,” she said. “You don’t know if it’s real or fake because we’re used to having the shooting threats. I don’t know what would happen if there was actually a shooting threat. The crazy part about it is that somebody made one statement and that

just spread around and it became this whole thing. Kind of pointless, because it seemed like someone was really bored, because, who just does that?” Amaro hosted a community meeting along with Oakley police Chief Paul Beard in the school’s performing arts center Monday evening to address the rumors from the Facebook post and social media to a nearly packed auditorium of Freedom parents. The nearly 90-minute meeting started with school safety concerns to the students and even parents’ use and supervision of social media. One Freedom parent at the meeting wasn’t shy about her frustrations with the parent that sparked the rumor of the shooting threat on campus. “Other parents should check their facts before they open their mouths,”

said Mrs. Blunt, who asked to be named only by her last name. “I mean, I teach my kid don’t repeat it unless they know for sure it’s true, right? And if they don’t know it’s true, but it’s a threat, to take it to an admin. Why can’t a parent do that?” She added that “every parent should be watching their kids’ social media if they have it,” and that her daughter does not have any social media due to events like Monday. “It’s amazing, the power of social media,” Amaro said. “I think a lot of our teachers today chose to go ahead and address the situation about what happened yesterday and talked with (the students). I walked into a class and they said they just finished a conversation they had about the incidents, safety, social media, and the like. So I feel that

Halloween from page 1 treat bags as well so they can be easily spotted by motorists. Lastly, don’t forget to make sure they’re equipped with a flashlight or glow stick – musthave accessories for any costume. • Make sure costumes are well-fitted and safe -- Being visible isn’t the only safety consideration for a costume. The right fit is just as important. Here’s some advice on keeping your child’s ensemble safe and secure: Prevent accidental tripping or entanglement by making sure costumes aren’t too big or long Avoid masks that block vision, but if your child wears one – it should have large eye, nose and mouth openings. You can also opt for makeup or face paint as an alternative. Costumes, wigs and accessories should contain a label indicating they are flame resistant Make sure accessories such as swords, canes, or sticks are not sharp or too long • Makeup safety -- If makeup is a part of your child’s Halloween costume plans, make sure it is non-toxic and test it on a small area first. Before your child goes to bed, make sure to remove all makeup. • Jack-o-lantern safety -- Young children can paint or color their pumpkins instead of carving. Or have them draw a face with markers and an adult can do the carving. Use colorful glow sticks inside your Jack-o-lanterns instead of candles to prevent burns. Home decoration safety If you’re turning your home into a haunted house, keep safety in mind: make sure steps, sidewalks, porches and paths are well-lit and free of decorations and holi-

Council from page 1 hears said during the meeting. However, its implementation was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for the program was included in the 2022/23 – 2023/24 General Fund Operating Budget when it was adopted, according to staff reports. The allocated $26,418 will pay for four interns and “related program costs.” “This internship program is built to be a focused learning experience for students,” Management Analyst Ashley Sosa said when presenting it to the council. “Interns will not only be getting onthe-job training and experience related to their studies, but they’ll also be gaining knowledge about the public sector as a whole.” Sosa described the program as a

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they’re more aware of what can happen when misinformation goes to print.” Both Vongon and DeLeon added that social media hasn’t been reliable and that threats, even false ones like Monday’s, are sort of the norm. “This generation, social media has like never really been the most reliable source,” Vongon said. “(It’s) kind of normal (to have) threats going around. It’s just kind of ordinary.” “I feel like social media really does influence the whole thing because sometimes people can just say fake things, and then other people would think of it as real,” DeLeon added. “Then just rumors and then it’s like playing telephone with social media. Sometimes it’s always fake. Sometimes it’s always real.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

in normal positions with valuables out of sight. Install outdoor lighting (activated by a photocell or movement) to illuminate the area around your home during Halloween. • Consider purchasing a security system that directly alerts police to intruders. • Trim shrubs and large trees before Halloween so trespassers have fewer hiding spots. • Make sure your homeowners insurance policy is up-to-date. Car and driving safety tips • Protect your car -- Park inside your garage if you have one. If you do not have a garage you may want to consider investing in some outdoor lighting for your driveway and yard. Lock your vehicle, consider a car alarm and hide your valuables. Don’t give thieves any more incentive to break into your car. Contra Costa Health Services spokesman Will Harper has offered this advice. “We would echo the CDC’s Halloween tips: Stay home if you’re sick, get tested if you have symptoms and remember the general COVID rule of thumb; outside is safer than inside,” said “If possible, host parties outdoors or make sure the ventilation is good if it’s indoors.” Due to the holiday, health and county officials encourage people to be mindful and patient due to much more vehicle traffic and trick-or-treaters driving and walking around in surrounding neighborhoods. Drivers are also advised to be aware of trick-or-treaters walking around, especially in residential neighborhoods, and to proceed with caution while driving in these areas. Drivers are also discouraged from looking at their phones while driving. •

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day props. Keep decorations away from fireplaces and candles. • Take precautions against pranks and vandalism -- It often increases during Halloween. That’s why taking these precautions is a good idea: • If you’re going away during Halloween, make it seem like you’re still home by turning down the volume of your answering machine and phone, covering your garage windows, and leaving your curtains

“mentorship program” that would give students the opportunity to create professional connections as well as gain career guidance. The four internship positions available would be with the city clerk, human resources, parks and recreation, and wastewater. The first step in rolling out the program will be outreach, according to Sosa’s presentation, which will involve staff visiting the local high schools – with emphasis on Heritage and Liberty over Freedom since Freedom is in Oakley and most students are Oakley residents. Applications will be accepted from Nov. 17 to Dec. 4 before an in-person interview process lasts from Dec. 11-Dec. 22. Applicants may apply on www.governmentjobs.com and must include a cover letter and recommendation from a teacher.

They will start their jobs on Jan. 8, 2024. Interns will not receive class credit for work hours, but will receive community service hours, according to Eric Faulkner, the assistant superintendent for Liberty Union High School District. Community service hours are required for graduation and can be started the second semester of a student’s junior year. The entry-level part of the program will be targeted primarily at high school juniors and seniors but may include some sophomores, Faulkner said. Other topics discussed at the meeting included: • Adoption of an ordinance that would allow the delivery of medical cannabis to bring the city municipal code into compliance with a new state law going into effect on Jan. 1,

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2024. The amendment was discussed at length during the Oct. 10 meeting. The 5-0 approval of the tentative parcel map for Hanson Lane, a subdivision that would include 94 single-family residential homes at 251 Hanson Lane. The project had previously been approved by the Planning Commission before being called for review by the City Council. A future agenda item requested by Councilmember Pa’tanisha Pierson to discuss the creation of a Race and Equity Commission for the city of Brentwood. Pierson also requested the city discuss a citywide racial equity plan as well as the creation of an anti-racism and anti-hate crime policy.

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Boy, 16, killed in Oakley weekend house party shooting identified; still no suspect By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

The 16-year-old student who was killed late Saturday night at a house party in Oakley has been identified by the Contra Costa County Sheriff Coroner’s office on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Ke’Marion Tucker from Brentwood. The other gunshot victims were a 17-year-old girl, who was released from the hospital, and two boys, ages 15 and 16, both who are still hospitalized. All three are expected to be okay, the county Office of The Sheriff said. Oakley police chief Paul Beard spoke at a community meeting at Freedom High School Monday evening where he addressed the Freedom High School families on the investigation along with questions as to why the party wasn’t shut down immediately when Oakley police arrived for, originally, a noise complaint about a halfhour before the shooting took place. “It’s very normal for us to think that there is an easy button like that,” Beard told the crowd Monday evening. “When I get sent to these types of calls, it’s just

Poet from page 10 We had open mics.” Short was concerned about what she called the lack of poetry in the public schools, so she took it upon herself to visit schools in the district and expose more students to the art form. “You can’t teach poetry, you can only talk about poetry,” Short said. “You can expose people to poetry and let them know there is more than one kind of poetry…There is so much poetry out there that speaks to my heart.” Since being named Poet Laureate Emerita, Short has continued holding monthly open mic nights via Zoom, which she started during COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, the open mics were held in person at the Brentwood Community Center, and Short hopes that whoever is selected as the next Poet

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Oakley police taped off Shannon Way in Oakley late Saturday night after a 16-year-old was shot to death at a house party. not that simple. I am not met with compliance, I’m met with resistance.” He also explained that the police left the residence at Shannon Way to handle other calls. “At 10:35 on Shannon Way, this call did involve juveniles at a party and mari-

juana use and that sort of thing,” he explained. “At 10:36, I have the same type of problem, so my officers had to split their attention and split resources and we had to address both of these calls at the same time. “At 11:01, because of where the other

Laureate will resume holding them in person, while she continues to offer the Zoom option for people who are unable to attend a public event. Hosting the open mic nights has been Short’s favorite aspect of her time as Poet Laureate. “I really enjoy sharing my work and hearing other people’s work,” said Short. “It means so much to me.” Open mic nights are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Email katishort@yahoo.com for the Zoom link. The next open mic night will be Thursday, Nov. 9. All short work — poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work — is welcome. Short emphasized the importance of building relationships as part of the Laureate role, with schools, local businesses, and the community as a whole.

She said part of building relationships is being kind to each other. “I think if everybody, from Washington, D.C. down, were to try to just be kinder, we’d have a better place to live,” Short said. Once again, Short recalls a line from another Ferlinghetti piece, “I Am Waiting,” as one that she feels sums up life – “I am awaiting perpetually and forever a renaissance of wonder.” Applications for Poet Laureate are available online, and the position will remain open until it has been filled. The city’s Arts Commission will review all applications, before selecting candidates to be interviewed. Each candidate will also be expected to present a poem. The Poet Laureate position is one of many programs spearheaded by the city’s Arts Commission, which is run by volunteer members who are dedicated to

party call was, a car stop was made and my officer became involved in an arrest that involved methamphetamine and a gun.” Beard added that he’s “going to investigate this homicide, first and foremost,” and that he’s “going to plead with the county to bring full accountability to who we bring into custody for this.” He said Oakley police have not identified a suspect in the shooting, but the investigation is going in a positive direction. “We have sourced several videos from the neighborhood that we believe are key to our investigation, and we continue to scour for electronic/digital evidence,” Beard said In a statement on Oakley’s City Hall Facebook page. “I have received several briefs on this case and the direction it is going in. I feel confident in the ability and skills of our investigators to bring this case to a positive resolution. The more I learn about this case the more angry and sad I get that a multi-casualty event occurred. The fact that it involved juveniles – children, makes it even worse. This does not belong in Oakley. This does not belong anywhere.”

the advancement of the arts, according to Nguyen. The city is also seeking residents to apply to fill two vacancies on the commission. The Poet Laureate application can be found by visiting https://bit. ly/408uBPG. To apply for a vacant seat on the Arts Commission, visit https://bit. ly/3Fxgny9. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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