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DBC plans for future in its new home By Melissa van Ruiten

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition will be the new occupant of the historic Women’s Club building on Second Street, after being approved by the city for a conditional-use permit and five year lease.

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The small, beige building at 648 Second St., known as the Women’s Club Building, in downtown Brentwood is easy to miss, but Downtown Brentwood Coalition Executive Director Amy Tilley plans to change that. The Brentwood Planning Commission approved a conditional-use permit for the building at its Nov. 7 meeting. The following week, the City Council approved a five-year lease agreement for $5 for Tilley’s bid to use the building as the new DBC office, and eventually an information hub, for residents and visitors alike. “I’ve had some temporary habitats over the last few years, but

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we knew that we needed a space that was more accessible to the community,” Tilley said. “We want to build some type of visitors’ hub. Something to increase ag tourism, general tourism, shopping, and awareness of various community activities and non-profits.”

Tilley scoured staff reports dating back several years and found that similar endeavors had been previously discussed, but without an individual spearheading the process, no movement was ever made. Over the course of two years, she created proposals on several topics

– including how the DBC would benefit from using the space, how they could invest in the property to bring it back to life, and what the overall community benefits would be – before pitching her ideas to the DBC board, and eventually, the city. “I realized that this building, which has incredible historic significance and community significance, is really a perfect place to do all this and bring everybody together,” Tilley said. “We’re excited to work with the Historical Society to make sure that we’re good stewards of the property.” The single-story, 800-square-foot building was constructed in 1913, and has served a variety of public purposes, including as the city’s first public library and home to the Women’s Club, ever since. The property was owned by Contra Costa County from 1931 to 2001 when the city purchased it for $5,000. The building see Downtown page 18

‘Big Pack’ hopes for big crowd Reducing recidivism Annual event to focus of webinar The ‘Big Pack’ event is where the volunteers pack and send out care packages to U.S. troops stationed overseas.

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Operation Creekside Director and Chaplain Ed McClelland emphasized the significance of the community supporting the troops not just around the holidays, but also for birthdays, weddings, and childbirths – days that the troops often miss out on due to deployment. “Our all-volunteer force has been deployed a lot,” McClelland said. “The care packs represent that we care about their service, their sacrifices, and that they are providing the freedoms that we en-

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3 Queens of Motown coming to Pittsburg Brentwood woman performs tribute to childhood idol Tina Turner By Melissa van Ruiten Staff Writer

Brentwood resident Lea Sweet is part of the popular 3 Queens of Motown Tribute Show coming to the California Theater in Pittsburg on Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The 3 Queens of Motown, described as a high-energy, Las Vegas-style, stage show, features music from Tina Turner (Sweet), Aretha Franklin (Samantha Alexes), and Diana Ross (Stacy Carter), along with a nine-piece band. Not only do the performers sound like the superstars they’re honoring, they look like them as well when they perform at the theater at 351 Railroad Ave., according to the press release. Sweet joined the tribute show about three years ago after the show’s musical director, Nathan Owens, reached out to her. “He decided that he wanted to create a tribute band, which started off with Aretha Franklin,” Sweet said. “Then, he called me up and asked me to join the

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3 Queens of Motown, a tribute show to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Diana Ross, is coming to the California Theater in Pittsburg, Friday, Dec. 1. tribute as Tina Turner, so we became the Two Queens – a tribute to Aretha Franklin, queen of soul, and Tina Turner, queen of rock.” From there, Carter approached the duo to inquire about adding another queen to the line-up, her version of Ross, queen of pop.

“She looks just like Diana Ross,” Sweet said. “And she sounds just like Diana Ross, so we said sure, and changed it from the Two Queens to the Three Queens of Motown. It’s a dynamic show.” Sweet is familiar with playing Turner on stage. She started eight years ago with the Motown Legends tribute, before

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headlining with the Sweet Tina Turner Tribute Band – her own show – which was voted Best Tina Turner Tribute, according to the website. Sweet said she stays busy performing shows across California and Nevada. “For me, when I do a tribute, I want to make sure that it is somebody that I enjoy singing their vocals and songs, enjoy acting like them, and enjoy putting on their costumes and make-up and looking like them,” Sweet said. “Out of all the artists that I have paid tribute to, Tina Turner is the one that really inspires me.” The challenge of playing Turner is what inspires Sweet the most. “She is so challenging,” Sweet said. “Her vocals are challenging. Her songs are very dynamic. The dance steps – you’re going to lose 10 pounds dancing as Tina Turner.” When Sweet was just 6, her first concert experience was a Tina and Ike Turner show at the former Candlestick Park. Sweet was hooked. “When I saw Tina Turner come out with those dancers, and everybody jumped up out of their seats, and her performance was just so energetic and dynamic, and the songs were just spectacular,” Sweet said. “At 6 years old, I said when I grow up, I want to be just like her.” Tickets for the show are $25 and can be purchased at www.tickets831.com. For more information about the production, visit www.3queenstributeshow.com.

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Giving Tuesday means ‘radical generosity’ Local nonprofits seek donations By Jake Menez Staff Writer

Giving Tuesday, an annual global effort to pursue “radical generosity,” will take place on Nov. 28 this year. Several local nonprofits will be participating. “Amidst the joyous clamor of the holiday season, Giving Tuesday beckons us to pause and embrace the true essence of our existence,” Lauren Huffmaster said. Huffmaster is the founder of Adventure Therapy Foundation, an Oakley-based nonprofit with a national reach that exists to minimize the isolation, fear and broken identity in families impacted by cancer. “As we slow down, we are granted a chance to reflect on our values, purpose, and identity, and to cherish the memories of those who have left us. Giving Tuesday inspires us to act on these values, to embody the legacy we wish to create, and to nurture the spirit of compassion that resides within us.” The concept of Giving Tuesday began in 2012, according to www.givingtuesday.org, and it is now an independent nonprofit organization with a global reach. Giving Tuesday is recognized in 85 countries across six continents, according to their website. On Giving Tuesday,

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Brentwood police officers take a picture with Jiankai Gao inside his Bonnie costume from the movie Five Nights at Freddy’s during Halloween last month.

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Jiankai Gao is a big fan of the horror video game and movie “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and during Halloween last month, he wasn’t afraid to show it. “When I was in the third grade, I didn’t really know about it,” he said to The Press. “And then my friend kind of showed me what it was and I thought it was pretty cool.” During Halloween last month, he was seen around downtown Brentwood dressed in his self-made, withered version of Bonnie, the rabbit character from Five Nights at Freddy’s, for the Brentwood Hometown Parade. Through all of the photos, kids and even members of the Brentwood police had to get a picture with him. He also wore the costume to the debut of the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie on Oct. 30. “He went to watch the movie wearing the costume and all of the people who saw him were so surprised and happy,” his mother, Maggie, said. “They thought he was from the movie company for publicity because it looks so realistic as the movie character. I

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told them it’s not from the movie company, it was made by himself.” “Everybody was surprised,” Jiankai said. “They wanted to take photos. All the hard work really paid off when everyone wanted to take photos. It was a great experience.” Jiankai has wanted to dress as Bonnie for Halloween since last year. However, he couldn’t find any good Bonnie costumes online, leading him to building his own. “There weren’t really any good cos-

tumes,” he said. “So I was like ‘Why not make my own?’” Jiankai spent about two months making the costume by hand with his goal of finishing the design in time for the movie’s release, which he did. He originally wanted to finish the costume last year, but wasn’t able to, which made him extend his project into 2023. However, it came with its challenges. “He put all his heart and love into it,” Maggie said. “He wanted all of the details

perfect. I’m very proud of him because he finished it. It took a lot of time and energy and so many details.” She added that Jiankai spent many nights working on the costume to finish it on time. He also burned his fingers from the hot glue and his face was scratched by the metal wiring inside the mask. “One of the main challenges was making sure that it was stable, like it wouldn’t fall off,” Jiankai said. “I had to use a bunch of glue to make sure it didn’t fall apart. Another problem was the head. I really had to tweak it so the eyes didn’t fog up.” Jiankai’s artistic side that showed in his Bonnie costume is nothing new for him, according to his mother. She recalled one time that he made a fidget spinner for one of his friends. “He used to make toys for his friends,” she said. “One time, a kid’s mom told me ‘thank you so much. Your son made a fidget toy for his friend.’ I had no money to buy the fidget spinners, so he made one for himself.” Jiankai is hoping to carry over his creativity and art into a career one day in the future as a game developer. However, for the near future, he still plans to build costumes. “Next year I might make my baby sister a costume,” he said. “I might make one for her too so we can match or something, but I’m not really sure yet because there hasn’t been anything new yet.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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The Discovery Bay Senior Mens Golf Club doubled their annual donation this year, giving $5,000 to charity. Their donation was split evenly, with $2,500 each going to the Liberty High School girls and boys golf teams, and PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) Hope, which provides golf instruction and support to disabled veterans in the region. The funds were the result of the club’s annual tournament earlier this year to raise money for charity. Club President Rick Harris said the group raised money through entry fees and the extra activities associated with the tournament, such as games, auctions and a raffle. “Those are optional to participate in,” Harris said. “People are usually willing to participate. It’s fun.” The tournament has been held for 25 years, but only in the last five has the club used it to fund donations. The Liberty student teams have benefited each time, but this year was the club’s first time donating to PGA Hope. John Reissenweber of the PGA Hope team works with the Veterans Association and other organizations to facilitate the program. PGA Hope consists of a seven-week course with weekly lessons for beginners. “We teach the required skills to become golf course ready,” Reissenweber said. “So

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even if you don’t know anything about golf, in those seven weeks, you learn the basic physical skills about how to hit a golf ball, the basic rules and the etiquette, so you can go out onto a golf course and enjoy the experience.” Reissenweber, an Army veteran, struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe depression. He became involved in PGA Hope three years ago and says the program saved him. By getting outside, forming new connections and learning a skill, he said he was able to experience improved mental, physical and emotional health. Now, he spends his time trying to help other veterans in need of the same support. The donation from the Mens Senior Golf Club will fund a new seven-week course taught by volunteer golf pros. The group also pooled their extra equipment and donated nine full sets of clubs, plus 100 extra clubs of various styles. The donation to the Liberty High School teams goes toward equipping students, “especially in the case of high school players who don’t come from more privileged backgrounds,” Harris said. “Golf is an expensive sport. You need equipment, apparel, all that, and not every family has the resources to support that. So the team uses the money to support its members.” For more information on PGA Hope, visit www.pga.com/pga-hope/northern-california or email johnreissenweberpgahope@ gmail.com.

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This Week’s Events Friday, November 24 Boy Scouts Christmas tree lot in Oakley Fresh-cut trees, wreaths and ornaments at the Scout tree lot, which opens the day after Thanksgiving, and on Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily at 971 O’Hara Ave. It’s open weekdays from 4:30-8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 8. For details, visit www.facebook.com/oakleyboyscouts

Saturday, November 25 Ho Ho Ho Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting in Brentwood

The 41st annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting in downtown Brentwood runs from 5-7 p.m. The parade, presented by the Chamber of Commerce, starts at Birch and 1st streets and ends at Oak street at 4th. The city will be having a Christmas tree lighting in City Park after the parade. Admission is free for both events. For more information, call the Chamber at 925-634-3344 or visit brentwoodchamber.com, or the City of Brentwood at 925-516-5444.

Thursday, November 30 City of Oakley Christmas Tree Lighting

The public is invited to enjoy the City of Oakley Christmas Tree Lighting from 5–7 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. The free event will take place rain or shine. Civic Center Plaza will be adorned with lights and Christmas decorations. There will be free cookies and cocoa, arts and crafts for children, live entertainment and more. Santa Claus will also be visiting. Entertainment will include performances by local organizations. For more information, call Alicia at (925) 625-7041 or email oleary@ci.oakley.ca.us, or visit https://www. facebook.com/events/774637457774906.

Friday, December 1 Cocoa with Santa & Tree Lighting

The Discovery Bay Lions Club invites everyone to visit Santa and enjoy the tree lighting and hot cocoa from 6–8 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. The event is free. For details, visit https:// www.discoverybaylions.com/.

The 3 queens of Motown tribute

Tribute shows to Motown queens will be at the California Theater in Pittsburg, 351 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. to see Brentwood resident Lea Sweet’s tribute to Tina Turner, Stacy Carter’s tribute to Diana Ross and Samantha Alexes’ tribute to Aretha Franklin. Kimball Hooker will also perform a tribute to Marvin Gaye. Tickets are $25. For details and tickets, visit www.tickets831.com.

Saturday, December 2 Knightsen Hometown Holiday Parade & Festivities

Help honor Knightsen’s 125th anniversary at its free Hometown Holiday Parade from 2:30-6:30 p.m downtown. Festivities begin at 2:30 with a Holiday Gift market shopping and food trucks. At 4 p.m., the parade starts, then Knightsen 4H hosts tree lighting and caroling, as well as a visit from Santa Clause and hot cocoa in the Garden Club following the tree lighting. For details, visit https://knightsenparade.wixsite.com/my-site.

Cookies, Cocoa and Ice Cream with Santa

Enjoy free cookies, cocoa and ice cream with Santa from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Tess’ Community Kitchen at 8091 Balfour Road, Brentwood. For details, visit http://www.discoverybaychamber.org.

Holiday Delites in Antioch

The annual sip & shop artisan faire is from 1-5 p.m. at Willow Park Mercantile in the Riverfront in downtown Antioch on G Street. This family-friendly event includes music, wine and beer, food and 30 artisan vendors. Take care of your Christmas shopping list while supporting local artisans. The city of Antioch Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Waldie Plaza will follow from 5-7 p.m. so you can stay and enjoy the holiday festivities. Free entry and free parking. For details, visit http://www.celelbrateantioch.org.

Wednesday, December 6 HandBell Concert by the Celebration Ringers of Byron in Oakley

Enjoy the delightful tones and melodies created by our local Handbell Choir. The Celebration Ringers will perform at 7 p.m. at the Freedom High Performing Arts Center at 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley. The holiday and Christmas music program is filled with traditional favorites and new adaptations of familiar songs with musical instruments. Come hear a unique, yet familiar, musical sound to “Ring” in the holiday season. Admission is free.

Thursday, December 7-Saturday, December 9 Friends of the Antioch Library Used Book Sale

From 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at 501 W. 18th St. in Antioch, most books are $1 or less. Children’s and adult books as well as DVDs and CDs. Hours are Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Also on Saturday is a Brown Bag Sale from 2-4 p.m. during which you can fill a bag for $5. All proceeds benefit the Antioch Library. For details, visit Friends Of The Antioch Library https://ccclib.org/ ant-friends/

On the Horizon Friday, December 8-17 Black Diamond Ballet’s Nutcracker

Beginning Friday, December 8, the Nutcracker will be performed at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 East 2nd St. in Antioch. Showtimes are Dec. 8, 10, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. There will be a special performance Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. that is designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. Tickets are $17-$32. For details, visit http://www. BlackDiamondBallet.org.

Saturday, December 9 Celebration Ringers present a Handbell concert in Brentwood

The tones and melodies created by the local Handbell Choir will be performed at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church at 809 2nd St. from 2-3 p.m. The holiday and Christmas Music program is filled with traditional favorites and new adaptations of familiar songs with percussion. Listen to a unique, yet familiar, musical sound to “Ring” in the holiday season. For details, call 925-634-3093.

Saturday, December 9 & Sunday December 10 Holiday Boutique in Oakley

A boutique will be at Red Men & Pocahontas Hall at 1403 Main St. in.Oakley from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be local crafters, designers, independent sellers, home goods, handmade quality items, one-of-a-kind merchandise and more at this free event. Start your holiday shopping. Bring the kids for pancake breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m.-noon. The cost $3. Free photos all day with Santa. The event supports the Veterans Hospital in Martinez where cards and gifts are brought to the women and men who

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Sunday, December 10 HandBell Concert by the Celebration Ringers in Byron

Community Chorus brings holiday spirit to Brentwood

Enjoy the tones and melodies created by the local Handbell Choir. The Celebration Ringers will perform from 10-11 a.m. at the Byron United Methodist Church at 14671 Byron Highway in Byron. The holiday and Christmas music program is filled with traditional favorites and new adaptations of familiar songs with musical instruments. Come hear a unique, yet familiar, musical sound to “Ring” in the holiday season. Admission is free.

Chanukah Festival and Grand Menorah Lighting

There will be a Chanukah Festival and Grand Menorah Lighting from 4:30– 7:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. The festival will include: Grand Community Chanukah Festival, the biggest Menorah and Chanukah Festival in East Contra Costa, live Chanukah music, Chanukah doughnuts, latkes, chocolate Gelt, Chanukah crafts and festival Indoors, lighting outdoors, a chance to win Chanukah gifts, free Fidget Dreidel for the first 50 children. Chanukah this year starts at nightfall on Dec. 7. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated. For details, visit http://jewishdelta.com/Chanukah.

Interfaith Festival in Brentwood

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting an interfaith festival at 2350 Jeffery Way in Brentwood from 6-7:10 p.m. Also performing are the Celebration Ringers in Byron. Admission is free. Celebrate the music and joy of the season at our annual Interfaith festival, listen to choirs, hand bell ringing ensembles and musicians of all faiths and backgrounds.

Tuesday, December 12 Annual Holiday Pack for the Troops

The event is at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 1st St. at 6 p.m. Volunteers are sought to fill and wrap packages in this holiday effort organized by Operation Creekside, Napa Brentwood Auto Parts, The Press, and VFW Post 10789. For details on what’s needed, call Linda or Beth at 925-634-3992 or email NAPArick@sbcglobal.net. Here is a partial list: nuts, energy bars, powdered drink mix, fruit snacks, beef jerky, gum, dried fruit, handwritten ‘thank-you’ notes, socks, T-shirts and gloves, plus monetary donations to send the packages to troops overseas.

Thursday, December 14 Chanukah Cocktails

This is an opportunity to have an adult, fun evening and relax with friends old and new to celebrate Chanukah. Cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be served while celebrants listen to Israeli music at the Chabad Jewish Center from 7:30–8:30 p.m. at 400 Guthrie Lane in Brentwood. The event is free. For details, visit jewishdelta.com/Chanukah.

Friday, December 15 Brentwood Regional Community Chest Food Packing

Bring your family from 4-9 p.m. to help pack food boxes for the Brentwood Regional Community Chest in the Brentwood Elementary cafeteria, 200 Griffith Lane. For more information, visit www.brcchest.org.

Saturday, December 16 Brentwood Regional Community Chest Food Giveaway

Food and toys from the Brentwood Regional Community Chest will be distributed to families

Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit? Come and listen to Holiday Harmonies by the Brentwood Community Chorus. The chorus, under the direction of Susan Stuart, will perform at Edna Hill Middle School (140 Birch St., Brentwood) at 2 p.m. The Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir and the ladies quartet, Replay, will be featured performers. Also performing are the Celebration Ringers in Byron. Raffle tickets will be for sale in the lobby for holiday baskets. Donations of used athletic shoes will be accepted in the lobby. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Tickets are $15; 12 and younger are admitted free. To order tickets in advance and for more additional information, visit www.brentwoodcommunitychorus.com. The chorus also welcomes new members. After their concert, their next gathering is on Jan. 16, 2024, 7-9 p.m. at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church, 809 Second St., in Brentwood.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Union Cemetery

In celebration of National Wreaths Across America Day, the Byron Delta Lions, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 10789 will lay wreaths across the headstones of fallen veterans from 9-10 a.m. at Union Cemetery at 11545 Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood. Wreath placement will be immediately following the ceremony. Admission is free. For details, visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ pages/15555/Overview/?relatedId=0

Sunday, December 17 Friends of Oakley Christmas Basket program Christmas baskets will be distributed to registered families from noon-4 p.m. at O’Hara Park Middle School at 1100 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. If you would like to volunteer, show up at 11 a.m.. For more information, visit www.friendsofoakley.wordpress.com.

HandBell Concert by the Celebration Ringers of Byron in Antioch

Enjoy the tones and melodies created by the local Handbell Choir. The Celebration Ringers at 3 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. in Antioch. The holiday and Christmas music program is filled with traditional favorites and new adaptations of familiar songs with musical instruments. Come hear a unique, yet familiar, musical sound to “Ring” in the holiday season. Admission is free.

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

Coalition for Justice in Liberia invites everyone to the “Community Memorial Service in Remembrance of 250,000 Liberia’s War Victims on Dec. 24, 2019. The memorial gathering will be held at 605 West Madill Drive at Agape International Ministries and Church in Antioch from 5:30-7 p.m. Liberia was established by free black slaves from the U.S with the support of Americans. On the Eve of Christmas, from 19892003, back-to-back civil wars killed more than 250,000 men, women and children, including five American nuns, and they displaced millions of its citizens, many whom had migrated as refugees to the United States, settling in Northern California and other states.The coalition will pay tribute to those who died as its seeks justice to end violence against innocent people to make the world a peaceful place. Admission is free. For details, call 925-727-8291.

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Red Caboose exhibit debuts at Antioch Historical Museum By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Antioch’s historic Red Caboose has made its final stop and it opened its doors to new passengers in last Saturday’s dedication at the Antioch Historical Museum. The highlight besides the roughly 200 people coming to see the train car for the first time? The weather. “We had a break in the rain from about 9 a.m. to about 1:30 p.m.,” said Tom Menasco, the leader of the project that brought the caboose to its final resting place at the Antioch Historical Museum. “Despite the weather, we had a few over 200 people there, which I think would have been 400, 500 if it hadn’t been for weather conditions.” Menasco added that the Red Caboose exhibit, sponsored by the Antioch Historical Society, is meant not just to educate and celebrate the history of the train car itself, but also to act as “an exhibit for the future that has railroad history and gives people an opportunity to do celebrations on the caboose.” “It’s been an interesting journey,” Menasco said. “It took about 19 months to complete and we’ve got it permanently at our home base, in the backyard of the museum. And it’s a really nice additional exhibit to the overall program.” “We were happy, the public was happy, and we’ll have that displayed there for decades for children and families in the future.”

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The newly-unveiled Red Caboose exhibit in Antioch includes displays meant to celebrate and educate about the history of the train car. Menasco added that some of those who donated their resources to the almost $300,000 project were people to whom he gave their first-ever jobs when he worked with the Antioch Department of Recreation. “It’s amazing,” Menasco said. “That was the early ‘70s when I gave these kids their jobs.” Saturday’s festivities also included commemoration speeches by Menasco, Dr. James R. Boccio, DPM – the son of

Jim and Phylis Boccio, the original owners of the Red Caboose and the former Red Caboose Restaurant that the train car was once attached to – and Doug Debs, the lead docent of the Niles Canyon Railway. “It was very nice,” Boccio said. “Tom kind of spearheaded the whole project, and without him we probably wouldn’t have gotten it done.” Boccio’s father bought the caboose back in the early ‘80s, nearly 20 years af-

ter he bought the land that the Red Caboose Restaurant sat on. “I was gone for 12 years, off to school and residencies, and I came back in 1982, and he told me he was going to buy a caboose and I thought he was nuts,” Boccio said. “He prepared the place for it with concrete and gravel and the rails and everything. He put it down there and it didn’t move for the next 40 years.” Boccio added that his father’s excitement of connecting the caboose to the former restaurant was his favorite memory of the Red Caboose, and that he’s excited about his family’s legacy joining the museum. “The excitement of my dad, seeing it to a fruition and getting it hooked up to the side of the existing building, it was sort of like tears for him,” he said. “It was a place where everybody could go, where everybody knew their name, and everybody who would go down there pretty much knew each other. “We’re excited about the legacy of my parents, donating that and everything and, hopefully, the name will pass down in time that he was a big part of getting the Historical Society and sports legends down, the railroad and how important it was to the community with mills and everything that were on the waterway, and the initial rail coming from the coal mines down to the ports down here.” “It was an important part of the town.” To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia/slideshows

Good sportsmanship at recent middle school cross-country meet Kids from Bristow Middle School showed good sportsmanship in their last race at Bristow after their runners surrounded a special-ed student runner from Adams to finish the race with him more than 15 minutes after the race ended and everyone else left. The student was one of three who had not finished the race. The Bristow runners stayed with the three remaining racers, encouraging them to the finish line. “There is so much negativity about young people as being apathetic and being on devices,” said Carolina Villaseca, a Bristow parent. “Actions like this are what I see daily volunteering in the schools. It’s a beautiful example of students being inclusive, kind, encouraging, and showing incredible sportsmanship to a student that doesn’t get these interactions enough.” Photo courtesy of Carolina Villaseca

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Celebrate Green Friday, Nov. 24, with an East Bay Regional Parks free Park Day. Green Friday provides healthy and fun ways to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving with family and friends. On Green Friday, all entrance activity fees are waived in regional parks, including parking, dogs, horses, boat launching, and fishing, as well as entrance to Ardenwood Historic Farm. The fee waiver does not include state fees for fishing licenses and watercraft inspections or concessions, such as the Tilden Merry-Go-Round and Redwood Valley Railway steam train. The closest Green Friday activities in Regional Parks are in Antioch with a History Hike above the Mines at 10 a.m. at Black Diamond Mines. For the past nine years, the East Bay Regional Park District has celebrated Green Friday to encourage the public to spend time in nature instead of, or in addition to, holiday shopping. For more information about Green Friday, visit www.ebparks.org/green-friday.

Boy Scouts hosting a Christmas tree lot Starting on Friday, Nov. 24, the Boy Scouts will be hosting a Christmas tree lot with fresh-cut trees, wreaths and ornaments. The lot will be open on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. It will be open weekdays from 4:30-8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 8. When you buy a tree at the Scout Tree Lot, you are supporting local youth outdoor activities, leadership training. For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/oakleyboyscouts.

Holiday Run/Walk for Health and Health Fair Dec. 9 in Antioch is renamed The 47th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health is Dec. 9 at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch. The race, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of the Delta, Antioch, Rotary Club of the Delta and Antioch and former state Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tom Torlakson, has been renamed the Paul Schorr Memorial Holiday run in memory of long-time race director Paul Schorr, said race director Mike Green. Race bib pick-up is at Fleet Feet Brentwood on Dec. 8 from noon–7 p.m. On race day, parking starts at 7, and the first race is at 9 a.m. Registration for the 3-mile and 10K (6.2 miles) is $35 ($30 for ages 6-15 and 60-99), and $25 for the one-mile race. Kids Dash with Santa is free. Race-day registration is available, but T-shirts are guaranteed if you sign up by Dec. 2. Proceeds support local schools and local high school scholarships, according to Green. “We are very excited to bring back the Kiwanis Holiday run,” Green said. “This year will be the 47th running of this event. We have partnered with Rotary Club of the Delta to make sure we bring a high-quality event. We have worked to provide a better course, and lots of medals. We also hope our school’s challenge will be bigger than ever. There will be a medal to the top five runners in every age category, as well as cash prizes and trophies to our top three High school, middle school, and elementary schools.” For more information, call 925-813-2547 or email aaluevano@aol.com.

State grant to help build mental health rehab facility in county Contra Costa Health will build a new mental health rehabilitation center in Richmond to fill a gap in county mental health services with an $18.6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services. The facility, planned for a county-owned property at 847 Brookside Drive, will serve patients experiencing serious mental illness who need 24-hour residential care, but don’t need hospitalization. Residents who need that level of care must now travel out of the community – sometimes across the state – to find it. The facility is important for East County residents because no facilities currently provide this service in the county, county Behavioral Health Director Suzanne Tavano said, meaning that when a patient is ready to step down from hospital care but still needs 24hour service in a locked facility, they are trans-

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ferred to neighboring counties or farther. “Right now, there is a tremendous burden on our patients and families, who must uproot their lives and relocate to wherever beds are available, during a time that is already extremely difficult for them,” said John Gioia, chairman of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, whose district includes the future site. “This facility will help us to keep our residents in our community, where they are best served.” The center is planned as a locked facility with 44 beds providing 24-hour, sub-acute care, a high level of care that is less intensive and longer term than acute care, which patients receive when hospitalized. “Our goal is to bring Contra Costa residents back home,” Tavano said. “People who need this level of care are receiving it in facilities located in the greater Bay Area and Central Valley. For at least 20 years, we’ve been working toward opening our own facility in Contra Costa, for Contra Costa residents.”

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Santa arrives at A Night Of Community Entertainment and a Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 4-7 p.m. Santa arrives at about 6 p.m. Select glow items are available with $10 receipt from any The Streets of Brentwood retailers dated Nov. 26. For details, visit https://shopstreetsofbrentwood. com/events/667-lite-up-the-streets.

Excelsior Middle School student wins Byron Delta Lions Club ‘Peace Poster Contest’ Excelsior Middle School student Addy Gunderman won 1st place on Nov. 9 in the Lions International “Peace Poster Contest” sponsored by the Byron Delta Lions Club. “Peace is possible when people help each other and work together,” said Addy, 13. The Peace Poster Contest is an international competition that challenges students to explore and artistically express their thoughts about world peace. Excelsior art teacher Kathy Tickner had her students create posters expressing this year’s theme, “Dare to Dream.” More than 95 posters were submitted

and judged. Second place was awarded to Ariana Nuno, third place to Johnny Phu Vo, and honorable mention was awarded to Sierra Ryan-Ranger, Jordan Hornnes and Alana McLeod.

Brentwood Lions Club ‘Peace Poster’ kids contest winners The Brentwood Lions Club held its own version of the ‘Peace Poster’ contest won by Zoe Lin (Adams Middle School), Ana Diwari (Bristow Middle School), Kiersten-Gianna N. De Mesa (Edna Hill Middle School, and Ariel Guinto (Golden Hills Christian School). They have taken the first step to become an internationally recognized artist by winning the local competition sponsored by the Brentwood Lions Club. These posters are among more than 600,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. The judging was held Oct. 26 in Brentwood by Kathy Emmerick, Carol Lognon, and Lisa Maule from the Art Guild of the Delta. The judges were impressed by the expression and creativity of the Brentwood schools’ students. Brentwood Lions Club President Skip Zehnder said “it is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.” “These winning posters will advance through the district, multiple district and international levels of competition if one of them is to be declared the international grand prize winner,” Zehnder said. One international grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of $5,000 and will be recognized at an awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500. For additional information about Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest and media resources, visit www. lionsclubs.org/peaceposter.

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Entering the 2023-24 season with a new head coach and a new culture, Heritage’s boys basketball team is not worried about the season despite a 56-36 loss at home in their opening game of the season to Head-Royce School from Oakland. “We’re letting the kids play, letting them learn,” new head coach Jeff Carter said after his debut game at Heritage. “The effort was great and we’re starting to finally come around and get after it. The effort was much better. They played hard and it’s all I can ask for. Play hard and the mistakes kind of go away every now and then.” Heritage struggled to get anything going, struggling inside the paint to finish chances and at the free throw line as well throughout the night, going just 8 for 17 from the stripe. “We threw away too many turnovers and we weren’t knocking down our shots,” junior guard Lucas Daniel said. “We got to lock in on defense and not turn it over. We went like 8-for-17 on free throws. If we make all of them, we’re closer in that game.” Sophomore Brady Lockrem scored

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Junior guard Lucas Daniel looks to drive past a Head-Royce defender during the Patriots’ season-opening game Tuesday night. nine points and fellow sophomore Aidan Muse scored eight. Despite Heritage’s struggles, Carter and the team are still excited for what’s to come this season and are, instead, seeing the loss as a stepping stone for going forward. “It’s just the first game of the season,” Daniel said. “So, that’s the good thing because we’re going to get better. We’re gonna learn from this and we’re gonna get better.” The biggest challenge that the team

seems to face in the early goings of the season is adjusting to Carter at the helm in his first season. “He’s smart and he holds us accountable,” Daniel said of his new head coach. “The other coach didn’t hold us accountable at all. We also got a better culture, we got assistant coaches. We got to be good. The coaches are good, we just have to adjust.” Last year, Heritage’s boys basketball team finished 13-14 (7-3 BVAL) under

Carly Perales, losing to Liberty in back-toback games to end the regular season and in their lone playoff game, both at Liberty. Perales had coached the Patriots since the 2018 season. That version of the Patriots started slowly as well, winning just one of their first five games and just five total games in the first month of the season before finding their groove at the turn of the new calendar year. But that was then and this is now. Carter and his staff are focused on getting things on track sooner rather than later. “We always want to turn it around sooner,” Carter said. “Normally, I want to win every game, but I know that’s not possible. These kids have come in with a new coach with a completely different offensive and defensive scheme. They don’t know me that well, I wasn’t at this level; I was at the (junior varsity) level. So this is a lot for them to swallow to kind of trust what I’m doing. That’s a lot to do at 16 years old.” Carter returns to Heritage after coaching the junior varsity until the 2019 season before taking time away from the court. He originally came in to Heritage as the freshman coach in 2006 and returned to coach the freshman in the 2021-22 season. “The coaching aspect for me is to keep them positive and stay competitive,” Carter said. “Do the right thing and good things will follow. Now, it’s kind of let’s look forward to down the road.”

Liberty’s preseason win over Amador Valley showcases how Lions need to grow, improve By Juan Cebreiros Correspondent

The Liberty Lions boys basketball team came away with a 73-53 victory over the Amador Valley Dons in their NCS Foundation game Tuesday night. Lions head coach Jon Heinz viewed the game as a step in the right direction, as well as showing what aspects need more work. “We have growth to do still,” Heinz said. “Things can be good, but these guys have to buckle down and play more intense.” The inexperience of the team showed early as the Lions surrendered a buzzerbeater three-pointer to end the opening quarter trailing by two. However, as the game progressed, the team began to find their rhythm and play the kind of basketball Heinz is used to coaching. “We switched our defense midway through the second quarter,” Heinz said. “I think the kids did a good job, but we could do better.” Two of the three healthy returning players played a big role in Tuesday night’s contest. Senior Gavin Cook Whisenton led

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Liberty junior Mekhi Reed drives past the Amador Valley defender during the Lions’ game against the Dons Tuesday night in Brentwood. the way with 20 points and junior Alex Zenn Dash added 14. Liberty went on two big runs in the second and third quarters to help put the

game out of reach. A 17-6 run helped the Lions lead by nine going into halftime, and a 14-2 run enabled the Lions to extend their lead to 21. The runs were in

large part from the defense with their trap plays causing havoc for the Amador Valley offense. The Lions’ defense allowed just eight points over this quarter-and-ahalf stretch. “I thought we shot the ball really well,” Heinz said. “We still need to get better ball movement.” According to Heinz, the starting lineup and rotations are still up in the air following their preseason victory over the Dons as “we’re still learning these kids,” he said. Official games for the Lions are still two weeks away on Dec. 7 when they host their annual Stonebarger Tournament. Heinz said one of his main focuses over that period of time will be working on getting his players in better shape to run their defense more effectively. While there have been bright spots, Heinz said a lot more needs to be done for his team to peak. “We’re a work in progress, we know we’re not going to peak now,” he said. “We’re trying to peak in January and February.”

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Discovery Bay All-American diver Riley Lee signs with Colorado State By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Riley Lee of Discovery Bay will officially be diving at the collegiate level. The 2023 All-American diver from St. Mary’s High School in Stockton signed her letter of intent on Nov. 8 to dive at Colorado State University. “I visited with my dad, and (visiting the campus and team) was just really nice,”she said to The Press. “The whole team dynamic, the swimmers and divers all seem really close and that was something that’s really important to me.” Lee plans to major in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice when she gets to Fort Collins. “(Colorado State) just came out of left field,” Lee explained about her decision to commit. “I didn’t reach out to that school in the first batches of schools that I reached out to. They were kind of the second or third batch. And it just really worked out.” Lee visited two other schools in Colorado along with her trip to Fort Collins to visit Colorado State – Denver University and Northern Colorado. “All the schools I visited after Colorado just couldn’t compare,” she said. Lee was named an All-American diver last year by the National Interscholastic Swim Coach Association, one of just 18 in California to receive the honor. Last season with St. Mary’s, she placed 13th out of 28 of the top girls divers in the state in the 2023 CIF State Championship in Clovis, and placed 11th in her

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menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sonia Ayala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/26/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91573 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023.

listed above on 11/17/2023. Signature of registrant: Paul Beltrama-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2023 by Deputy Clerk 11/16/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91718.Publish dates: November 24, December 1,8,15, 2023

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 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: Megan Galarneau 3031 W. March Lane, Suite 230 Stockton, CA 95219 209-477-8171 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91560 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, 2023.

DERS: 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: CA-23-959894-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-959894-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004990 The name of the business(es): Cal Tech Enviro Pest Management. Located at: 2210 Cordoba Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BCAM Corporation. 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 04/08/1998. Signature of registrant: Robert Garcia JR., President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/21/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91574 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005443 The name of the business(es): Garcia & Sons Repair Services Located at: 1914 Terrance Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Garcia Landscaping 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: Santiago Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/17/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91623 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005722 The name of the business(es): LEONARDO’S CONCRETE PUMPING Located at: 1428 Viera Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Leonardo Salazar. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/2/2023. Signature of registrant: Leonardo Salazar, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/5/2028 Antioch Press No. 061617 91668 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005637 The name of the business(es): Diablo Delta Cornhole Ventures Located at: 138 Wexford Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Andrea August Bautista. 2. John Lejano Bautista. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Andrea August Bautista, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 31, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/30/2028 Brentwood Press No. 021273 91569 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24 , December 1, 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 December 07, 2023 at approx. 01:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Danielle Modica, Erika Hunt, Ashley Wilson, Daniel Vega, Corazon Fernandez, James FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Mayers, Charice Jackson. Antioch NAME STATEMENT Press No. 06-1617 91682 Publish File No. F-2023-0005642 The name Dates: November 17, 24, 2023. of the business(es): Charwomen CLeaning & Janitorial Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 651 Macadamia Ct. In: Brentwood, CA NAME STATEMENT 94513, is hereby registered by the folFile No. F-2023-0004925 The name lowing owner(s): Claudia Ordaz. This of the business(es): Pet Palace On- business is conducted by: A General line Emporium Located at: 3706 Patnership. The registrant commenced Otter Brook Loop In: Discovery Bay, to transact business under the fictiCA 94505, is hereby registered by the tious business name or names listed following owner(s): William Lane Ma- above on N/A. Signature of registrant: her. This business is conducted by: An Claudia Ordaz- General Parnter. This Individual. The registrant commenced statement was filed with the County to transact business under the ficti- Clerk of Contra Costa County on: tious business name or names listed November 1, 2023 by Deputy Clerk above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Expires 10/31/2028 Brentwood Press William Maher. This statement was No. 02-1273- 91722 Publish dates: filed with the County Clerk of Contra December 1, 8,15,22, 2023. Costa County on: September 19, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/19/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91622 NAME STATEMENT Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, File No. F-2023-0005870 The name December 1, 2023. of the business(es): Amelita G. Sta Maria Located at: 13 McClarren Ct FICTITIOUS BUSINESS In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following owner(s): File No. F-2023-0005181 The name of Amelita Galicia Sta Maria. This busithe business(es): HAIRISTA BEAUTY ness is conducted by: An Individual. BOUTIQUE Located at: 50 Sand Creek The registrant commenced to transact Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is business under the fictitious business hereby registered by the following name or names listed above on N/A. owner(s): Aisha Jacinta Johnson. This Signature of registrant: Amelita Sta business is conducted by: An Indi- Maria, Individual. This statement was vidual. The registrant commenced to filed with the County Clerk of Contra transact business under the fictitious Costa County on: November 13, 2023 business name or names listed above by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/17/2023 on 10/3/2023. Signature of registrant: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91674 Aisha Johnson. This statement was Publish dates: November 17, 24, Defiled with the County Clerk of Contra cember 1, 8, 2023. Costa County on: October 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/2/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91667 NAME STATEMENT Publish dates: November 17, 24, De- File No. F-2023-0005871 The name of cember 1, 8, 2023. the business(es): Alexandre Dominique Sta Maria Located at: 13 McFICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clarren Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following File No. F-2023-0005586 The name of owner(s): Alexandre Dominique Galithe business(es): Sio Tai Chi Located cia Sta Maria. This business is conat: 198 Brown Drive In: Pacheco, CA ducted by: An Individual. The regis94553, is hereby registered by the trant commenced to transact business following owner(s): Siobhan Stuart. under the fictitious business name or This business is conducted by: An In- names listed above on N/A. Signature dividual. The registrant commenced to of registrant: Alexandre Dominique Sta transact business under the fictitious Maria, Individual. This statement was business name or names listed above filed with the County Clerk of Contra on N/A. Signature of registrant: Siob- Costa County on: November 13, 2023 han Stuart, Individual. This statement by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/12/2028 was filed with the County Clerk of Con- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91672 tra Costa County on: October 26, 2023 Publish dates: November 17, 24, Deby Deputy Clerk Expires 10/25/2028 cember 1, 8, 2023. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91575 Publish dates: November 3, 10, 17, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 24, 2023. NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005885The name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the business(es): A-1 Transmission NAME STATEMENT Service of Brentwood Inc. Located File No. F-2023-0005603 The name of at: 150 Middlefield Court Suite D. In: the business(es): Isla Bonita Mexi- Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regcan Restaurant Located at: 6256 istered by the following owner: Paul Bethel Island Rd In: Bethel Island Rd, Beltrama- President. This business is CA 94561, is hereby registered by the conducted by: A corporation, State of following owner(s): Sonia Patricia incorporation. CA The registrant comAyala. This business is conducted by: menced to transact business under An Individual. The registrant com- the fictitious business name or names

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005986. The name of the business(es): BOBA Corner Located at: 761 Second St. #B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lakshmi Corporation. 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 11/17/2023. Signature of registrant: Venkatakrishna Reddy Dumpa. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/15/2028. Brentwood Press No.02-1273 91721 Publish dates: November 24, December 1,8,15, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-F2023-0005886 The name of the business(es): 150 Middlefield LLC Located at: 150 Middle Court Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul Beltrama. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State od Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/20/2023. Signature of registrant: Paul Beltrama- President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 14,2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/13/2023 Brentwood Press No. 021273 91719 Publish dates: November 24, December 1,8,15, 2023 LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Oliver’s Tow, Inc., 2800 Radiant Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801, will conduct a public sale on December 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2015 Kia, VIN #: 5XXGM4A78FG379682, CA License Plate: 9EDU672. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91717 Publish Date: November 24, 2023. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Joyce Ford, also known as Joyce Sue Ford, also known as Joyce S. Ford, deceased CASE NUMBER P23-01817 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joyce Ford, also known as Joyce Sue Ford, also known as Joyce S. Ford, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: BRANDI R. FORD in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: BRANDI R. FORD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: 03/07/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 15. b. Address of

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-959894-CL Order No.: FIN-23003236 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/11/2013. 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): Kevin Dejesus, a single man Recorded: 5/17/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0125912-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 6/9/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0096310 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/19/2023 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: $171,152.68 The purported property address is: 265 MESQUITE CT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 012-282-015 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. Lot 21, as shown on the Map of Subdivision 5871, filed June 24, 1985, in Book 290 of Maps, Page 29, Contra Costa County Records. Except therefrom all oil, gas, mineral and other hydrocarbons, as reserved in instruments of record.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

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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: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-959894-CL IDSPub #0189516 11/24/2023 12/1/2023 12/8/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91701 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 8, 2023.

are described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on December 7th, 2023 at 10:30 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation, in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 030477 91723 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 2023.

the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: December 19, 2023 Sale Time: 9:00 AM Sale Location: Auction. com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 File No.:22-05191CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11 Oregano Ct, Oakley, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $315,938.54 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, 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, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-05191CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2205191CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must

send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. File No.:22-05191CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: (800) 280-2832. Dated: November 1, 2023 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0442783 To: OAKLEY PRESS 11/17/2023, 11/24/2023, 12/01/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91633 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023.

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 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 114691CA. 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 114691-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: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108. Oakley Press No. 030477 91608 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023.

DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: HEATHER ANNE SMITH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/09/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0360291-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/21/2023 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $228,343.81 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4320 CHENIN LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035-341-018-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 228,343.81. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size

of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00263-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. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 202300263-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 29, 2023 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91620 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: MICHAEL VELASCO SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: MICHAEL VELASCO CASE NUMBER: N23-2063 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner MICHAEL VELASCO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MIGUEL MARION VELASCO b. AKA MICHAEL M. VELASCO to Proposed Name: MICHAEL MARION VELASCO. 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: 1/24/2024 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: 11/02/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91625 Publish Dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023. ANNOUNCEMENT Annual General Meeting of The Oakley Chamber of Commerce Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 6:00 pm Location: The East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum 3890 Sellers Avenue Brentwood, CA 94513 Agenda: General Chamber Business, Bylaw Amendments, and Election of Officers and Board of Directors Members of Record of The Oakley Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to attend. Contact: The Oakley Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 624, Oakley CA 94561 Https://OakleyChamber.org Email: hello@oakleychamber.org Telephone: 925-517-3137 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91695 Publish Date: November 24, 2023. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage,1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. #986 Anthony Yeoman, #1012 & #387 Johnny Osborne, #23 Rose Basulto, #29 Amie Beville, #31 Mike Zulawski, #62 & #63 Francisco Silva, #3025 Jacy Cortez, #8A Faustino Morales, and #805 Royal Scott. The goods

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: Jose Hernandez Rachel Macchia Giavanni Sanfilippo Amber Garcia-Foley Favion Marquez Dylan Leighton Dominique Moss Yingjun Zhu (2 units) Salina Aragon Nicholas Peterson Property to be sold: boxes, furniture, tools, household goods, and other misc. items. Sale will end on Wednesday, December 13, 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 91720 Publication Dates: November 24, 2023 and December 1, 2023. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The following persons are in lien at Oakley Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Rd, Oakley, CA 94561: Silvia Espinoza Danielle Woods Angela Mora Marcelo Novarro 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 12/13/2023 @ 12pm. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91724 Publish Dates: November 24, December 1, 2023. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 034-300-003-0 TS No.: 2205191CA TSG Order No.: DEF-516638 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 8, 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded July 20, 2020 as Document No.: 20200144779-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Ray G. Robertson, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 114691-CA APN: 037-500028-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/16/2024 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-045345400 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: OCTAVIO MARTINEZ AND MARICRUZ MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE 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 Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: 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: 1051 WARHOL WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $569,391.52 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2023-00263-CA A.P.N.:035-341-018-6 Property Address: 4320 CHENIN LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE

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Downtown from page 1 was vacated in 2021 due to the cost of capital upgrades and related tenant improvement needs, according to a city staff report. It has been unoccupied since then. The property was purchased from the county with the stipulation that it be used for civic or governmental purposes. If the city chose to sell the property to a private entity, they would be required to pay the county $80,000, representing the market value of the property in 2001, according to the staff report. This stipulation also aligns with the Main Street America accreditation requirement that DBC maintain an office downtown. “I can’t tell you how excited we are to consider that this precious, little jewel of a building in our downtown Brentwood could be used in this way for the Downtown Brentwood Coalition,” said Mary Black, president of the East Contra Costa Historical Society, during the public comment session at the Planning Commission meeting. “They are creating a very vibrant down-

town, and we’re very excited about that.” While speaking, Black reminisced about walking there on the way home from school, when the building was still being used as a library, and reading in a quiet coroner. She also added another “tidbit” about the history of the building, and how it came to be located in its current spot. “It was originally the home economics building, or the ‘domestic sciences’ building, for Liberty High School when it was located at the corner of Maple and First streets where the veterans hall is today,” Black said. “This was the domestic science building behind there, and when the high school burned down in 1918, the Brentwood Women’s Library Association moved that building to its present location. It has long served our community, and we’re very excited about having this as part of downtown.” The property needs improvements, which are estimated to cost $150,000 to $200,000, according to the staff report. The lease conditions say the DBC will complete major interior and exterior improvements over the first 24 months, and all renovation

Big Pack from page 1 encouraged to send, organizers said. However, items such as liquids, toiletries, as well as low-budget items such as potato chips, ramen noodles, or Halloween candy are not recommended. “The public never realizes what the troops give up,” said Brentwood Napa Auto Parts business owner Linda Wilson. “We ignore it. That’s why I’m still doing it. This year, we’ve got more volunteers putting the organization together with different people in the community stepping up. Our mission is just to let the troops know we care, that they are loved, that they are missed, and we stand behind them.” McClelland has been sending care packs to the troops for 14 years, while also doing much of the mailing yearround. He started and founded “The Big Pack” with Wilson and her husband Rick in December 2013, thinking that it

Webinar from page 1 and support group, said the lack of support upon his release led him to more setbacks as he struggled with employment, housing, and substance use, eventually finding himself involved in illegal activities to survive. He was incarcerated for the second time, facing 10 years in federal prison but he was determined to do things differently. He was released from prison and attended a rehabilitation program, continued with outpatient recovery and training with the California Department of Rehabilitation. “This training provided structure which was similar to being employed but more importantly it provided hope and opportunities two years after my arrest by the Drug Enforcement Administration,” he said.. “Seven years after my release from incarceration, I finally fell into the legal and lifesustaining employment that would allow me to live on my own and reasonably and comfortably in all aspects, including financial and emotional.” “I found my home in August 2021 when I started working with Root and Rebound,” he said. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said prevention and alternatives to reincarceration are important to reduce recidivism.

costs will be borne by the DBC, including any required city permits. The building and property will also need to be brought up to current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Until the improvements are completed and approved by the City, the building is permitted to house only one to three occupants. Once completed, guest count at any given time can be as high as 10. “We saw the value of this building, and didn’t want it to be torn down,” Tilley said. “It still has the original library shelves in it, and it holds a lot of memories and a lot of emotional value for residents, including members of our own board. When they were kids, that’s where they went and sat on the floor to read a library book. It’s personal, you know? Because historic preservation is so important to our mission, we knew that we’d do a good job of working with the Historical Society and other related parties to keep it safe.” Now that the conditional-use permit and lease have been approved, Tilley is looking forward to beginning the first phase

was a “one and done” occurrence. However, the success of that first event and the impact it generated inspired them to make it a yearly event, with an estimated 300-400 packs being sent to the troops. McClelland credits Wilson for its success; calling her the “driving force” behind this event. “Consistently for 11 years means a lot, even through COVID,” McClelland said. “We have some folks that have been to every one. “The support from Brentwood Auto Parts NAPA, their employees, and customers have kept this event going through the years. VFW Post 10789 has been very supportive along with Greg from The Press. When the community comes out like this every year, it’s encouraging.” More information and further details are at https://operationcreekside.org/., emailing NAPArick@sbcglobal.net, or stopping by or contacting the Brentwood NAPA Auto Parts store at 7881 Brentwood Blvd. or by calling 925-634-3952.

“There is a component that many don’t always recognize, and that is human dignity because everybody deserves a chance to rebuild and to contribute positively to society,” said Becton. She said the county received a $1 million grant from the state and partnered with RYSE Youth Center to establish a youth restorative program whose purpose is to provide an alternative pathway for youth who are arrested for specified felonies and serious misdemeanors. The county is also working with many partners in the justice system and the community to come up with a system that will meet the needs of youths, their families, survivors, and the public in the county. Apart from that, Becton said the County’s partnership with Code for America in getting convictions proactively reviewed with the use of minimal government staff and resources, and barriers to employment, housing, health, and education are removed or reduced for those with prior convictions. “I have had people tell me that they couldn’t even go on field trips with their kids’ school so there are thousands of consequences to having those old convictions on their reference that we were able to dismiss,” Becton said. She said using the automatic recordclearing system has helped 2,300 people,

out of which at least 53% of them were people of color. This move has had a significant impact on recidivism because having a conviction on your record prevents people from fully participating and contributing to society, Becton said. Medley said providing support for youths transitioning into adulthood is pivotal, adding that people need to keep this in mind when they create local policies and practices. “It’s also important to have people that are most impacted by these systems in those conversations. It can’t just be elected or county heads or even nonprofits just having the conversations, it has to be young people, adults, the families who have been impacted having the conversation,” Medley said. Kinnon said the library plays a central role by addressing the lack of information available for those who are incarcerated and helping them prepare to reenter society. “Just think about the number of times you’ve used some kind of device or technology to access information…you’ll realize how hard it would be to plan a reentry to connect with people who care about you if you didn’t have access to the internet,” Kinnon said. “The public library’s goal is to provide people with information, both inside and outside of prison.”

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of the occupancy process, including securing utilities and insuring the building. From there, updating some old fixtures, pulling up carpet, and assessing windows and landscaping to get rid of the excessive ivy that has taken over the front lawn. Phase 2 will involve bringing the property up to ADA compliance, a more labor-intensive process. Once all renovations are complete, Tilley said she is excited for future opportunities being in the space will provide. She envisions it as more than “just an office space.” “I see it being an interactive experience,” Tilley said. “We want to be able to have docents and volunteers, so creation of programs like that will be part of getting it ready. We want to start a Downtown Ambassador program, ideally working in partnership with Harvest Time and the (East Contra Costa) Historical Society to get some folks trained on the different facets of Brentwood life and history, so that they can be there during busier times of the week and pass that knowledge along to residents.” “The possibilities are endless,” Tilley said. Volunteers are sought for the ‘Big Pack’ on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building where they will fill care packages to send to U.S. troops overseas. Photo by Ed McClelland

She said the library also provides references by mail where those incarcerated can write to the library and a librarian or an intern who is working on their master’s degree in library study will research the information they requested and mail them a packet of information. The library receives 50 to 75 letters weekly from incarcerated people who seek information to help them plan their reentry into society, Kinnon added.

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Local nonprofit awards Diablo Water District for sustainability, zero carbon Sustainable Contra Costa has awarded Diablo Water District the 2023 Leadership in Sustainability Award. Acknowledged for its leadership and commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Sustainable Contra Costa is honoring the District for its dedication to a sustainable water future and proactiveness toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2027 – 18 years ahead of the state mandate, according to a press release. The district’s commitment to sustainable water and a zero-carbon footprint aligns with Sustainable Contra Costa’s commitment to One Planet Living Principles. Key achievements that contributed to the nomination and award include: • An industry-leading initiative investing in local solar installation and battery backup projects to offset the district’s power requirements • Implementation of water conservation programs, rebates and community engagement efforts • Education promoting responsible water use • Designing new district facilities to LEED silver standards to support charging electric fleet vehicles and use solar to offset energy demands. “We are committed to leading the

responsible management of the water resources in our care,” said Diablo Water District General Manager Dan Muelrath in a press release. “To be recognized by an organization committed to sustainable living is a testament to the innovation and dedication of our entire team, guided by the vision and principles of our Board of Directors.” A diverse group of residents, educators and organizations, Sustainable Contra Costa is committed to “ecologically sustainable, economically vibrant, and socially just communities for all.” Muelrath added in an email: “To the Diablo Water District, sustainability means that our actions align with our mission and principles to be environmentally responsible stewards of the water resources in our care for the benefit of our community by implementing innovative technologies and practices that ensure that water is available for future generations. Simply put: make sure our actions have a net positive on the environment and our community.” He said the award “was a bit of a surprise, but much appreciated.” Muelrath said he thought the district won the award because “We are leaders in our industry and have set a goal to be carbon neutral 18 years ahead of the state mandate. No other water districts in the

State have set such an ambitious goal where they will implement local, job creating renewable energy and mitigation projects.” How does this honor specifically, and sustainability in general, affect your customers, if at all? “The District looks at the long-range horizon when making financial decisions and by integrating sustainable practices and technologies we are able to keep our rates lower than other local jurisdictions,”

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