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Hometown Holiday back after ‘long hiatus’ Knightsen to host parade for town’s 125th anniversary

Knightsen’s Hometown Holiday Festival returns on Dec. 2 as part of the town’s 125th anniversary. Organizers plan for it to be more than a parade to celebrate.

By Jake Menez Staff Writer

The Knightsen Hometown Holiday Festival will return on Dec. 2 after what organizers have called “a long hiatus.” The parade is part of the town’s 125th anniversary celebration. “Knightsen is one of the last remaining small towns in all of Contra Costa County with less than 1,500 residents,” event

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manager Erin Mathias said via email. “This event is to showcase what is special about our little town and to give neighbors the opportunity to be together

to share their holiday cheer and soak in the spirit of the holidays in a way only a small town can. The wonderful volunteers who are a part of this year’s parade

committee are hopeful that our town shows up on Dec. 2 to enjoy the day together shopping, eating and doing all things festive to start the Christmas sea-

13 theft-related arrests made over Thanksgiving weekend By Jake Menez Staff Writer

With theft on the rise during the holiday season, Brentwood and Oakley police have released tips to help residents avoid becoming victims of these crimes. “This past weekend, the Oakley Police Department made 12 arrests, many for theft-related offenses,” Oakley Police wrote on social media on Nov. 28. “We are currently in the full swing of the holiday sea-

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he City of Brentwood held its annual tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 25. With countdown help from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Mayor Joel Bryant, and city council members, the city’s 24-foot Christmas tree was illuminated before a soft “snow” began to fall. For more photos from the parade and tree lighting, see page 10. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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son, which is a time of family gatherings, refocusing on catching up with friends, and spending time with those we may have missed. This is also a peak time for package thievery due to all of the online shopping and home deliveries of packages.” Brentwood police made one theft-related arrest of their own over the Thanksgiving weekend – Nov. 23-26 – according to Community Engagement Officer Lindzie Laughridge. “Every year during the holiday season, we anticipate the potential for an increase in theft-related crimes. Therefore, many officers will conduct extra patrols and enforcement around our businesses,” Laughridge said. “I’m sure you have seen them parked see Theft page 19A

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Discovery Bay chefs win at World Food Competition “Coming into the second round, you know everyone is going to have their A-game together and use their best dishes,” Callahan said. But Rose didn’t come with a second dish prepared. After coming in second place in the first round, the trio headed back to their AirBnB to start planning. With just 24 hours to create and submit a recipe to the judges, there was no time to lose. “I was just sitting out at the pool, staring, silent, and Callahan would walk by every hour or so, and ask, ‘You got it yet?’” Rose said. “Then a light bulb finally came on and I said, ‘Let’s go to the store.’” For their second dish, Rose’s theme was “Under the Tuscan Sun.” Using ingredients they purchased in Dallas, as well as some they had brought with them – Rose left nothing to chance – he made an earthy Italian sauce as a backdrop for crispy black truffle gnocchi topped with mushrooms and a panko crusted, fried egg yolk. Then he dusted the plate with generous shavings of the required truffles. The egg yolk drew plenty of comments and questions from the judges, all positive. “We tested these egg yolks the night before,” Rose said. “We knew down to the second how long to cook them, and we knew once we placed that egg yolk on top, we had to get it up to the judges fast. The egg yolk was meant to mimic the sun, so when you cut into it, it had to ooze all over the plate.” With sweet victory under their belts, the trio is preparing for a final cook-off, featuring the winner of each of the 10 categories from the World Food Championships. This showdown, with a cash prize of $150,000, will take place in Arkansas in the spring, but dates have not been released. Until then, both Rose and Callahan will keep doing what they do best, serving up dinners and creative ice cream to East County locals. “It’s great for Discovery Bay that they have a world-class chef running a restaurant right there in town,” Callahan said. “And you can get some good ice cream across the street.” Vin Alegro is at 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. For more information, including hours, call 925-3954700 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ vinalegro. Callahan’s Coffee and Cones is at 1555 Riverlake Road, Suite A. For more information, call 925-420-6422 or visit www.callahanscc.com/. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Chef Roberto Rose and ice cream maker Michael Callahan took a break from pleasing local palates last month to compete in the Chef Category at the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas. They took first place. Tagging along as sous chef was Rose’s 12-year-old son, Tony. The threesome competed against chefs from across the globe to come out on top in the two-round competition, Rose’s third attempt at the title. “It still feels surreal,” Rose said after returning home. “It still hasn’t sunk in. Past chef champions – because there aren’t that many of us – reached out to congratulate me and it’s just crazy.” Rose, Callahan and Tony also teamed up in 2019 and 2022 to compete at the World Food Championships and both times made it to the second round but were knocked out in the final cook-off. This time, they brought home the gold ahead of 1,500 competitors from 30 countries in 10 categories. Rose said as the only self-taught chef in his category, he felt proud of his skill and his team. Severe dyslexia prevented him from attending culinary school, but his technique and taste buds remain unhindered. “Where you see letters and numbers, I see shapes and colors,” Rose explained. “That’s why my dishes are so focused on colors.” Rose lives with his family on their ranch in Concord, but East County residents know him as the chef of Vin Alegro, a small restaurant in Discovery Bay where the farmto-table menu reflects the current season and Rose’s latest creations. Across the parking lot from Vin Alegro, Callahan owns Callahan’s Coffee and Cones, where visitors can sample small-batch ice cream made with locally sourced dairy products and fresh ingredients. They also offer fresh coffee, breakfast burritos and freeze-dried candy. Rose and Callahan originally became friends over shared samples from their menus. The friendship grew into a strong cooking team that has now made an international impression. “Chef (Rose) likes to say, ‘who brings an ice cream guy and 12-year-old to a chef competition?’” Callahan said. “We are doing pretty good. I know flavors, he knows techniques

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Chef Roberto Rose, right, poses with his winning team from the World Food Championships in Texas in November. Michael Callahan, left, and Rose’s son, Tony, center, served as sous chefs. and flavors, and he’s creative. I do get to add a lot of things, but I am always cognizant that this is chef’s show and I get to be a part of it. And it’s a lot of fun.” In the Chef category, Rose can flex his creative muscles without being locked into a protein. The competition features nine other categories, each with a focus such as noodles or seafood. In the first round of the competition, contestants were required to use molecular gastronomy, which uses science and special techniques in food preparation to transform an ingredient so it looks different than it tastes. Rose’s first dish told the story of the Three Little Pigs, with three separate components, one representing each pig. To fulfill the molecular gastronomy requirement, they made pomegranate and balsamic pearls that resembled caviar, and even crafted bacon snow. “It looked like snow and felt like snow, and even when it touched your tongue, it felt like snow, but tasted like bacon,” Rose said. Once the pair made it to Round 2, they had to come up with a second dish, featuring the required ingredient – truffles.

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Brentwood resident writes children’s book Book signing locally Dec. 9 at BeginAgains 4 Kids By Hemananthani Sivanandam Correspondent

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Sammy, a snowshoe hare, embarks on a journey of bravery during which he forgets to put on his extra snowshoes. Sammy then discovers the true essence of his heart and himself. The retired head of staff at the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at the University of California Berkeley said she is not a conventional writer, adding that she writes only when inspired by a concept. The magic happens when she sits at her computer, and the story flows effortlessly, letting inspiration guide her creative journey. Working with Giles was also a marvelous experience, McCulley said.

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The book was on hold for two years as McCulley did not have the budget for an illustrator. One day, McCulley said she had the idea to reach out to the art departments at the local high schools to find talent. She got 10 applications from high schoolers and picked Giles to work with. “I know there is a spiritual law that works, that when you decide that you want to do something, the universe steps in to help you,” McCulley said. She and her husband operate Interdimensional Press, a publishing company that features her work and supports other authors. This is McCulley’s fourth book. It is available on Amazon.com. Her other books include: “Breaking Strings: Pinocchio Tells The Truth About Being Free” which catered to teenagers, “My Unexpected Christmas Gift” for children, and “Finding The Lost Universal Principles” for adults. Her other books are on Amazon as well.

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24/7 mental health crisis care now available County healthline effective Dec. 1 Anytime, day or night, people in Contra Costa County now have access to immediate support during a behavioral health crisis. Starting Dec. 1, Contra Costa Health’s A3 program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People facing a behavioral health, mental health or substance use crisis can call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center any time at 844844-5544 for care over the phone and have an in-person team dispatched to them if needed. “Using our new Measure X sales tax funds to make immediate mental health crisis response available anytime to all Contra Costans will improve quality of life and reduce the harm caused by mental health challenges,” said Supervisor John Gioia, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “Having round-the-clock mental health services available throughout Contra Costa has been a long-time need and we are proud that we can now provide these vital services at any time.”

The need for an immediate response is evident, with behavioral health issues the third most common call ambulances respond to in the county, statistics show. People needing behavioral health crisis support can call A3 to talk to trained professionals who can provide care over the phone and connections to follow-up care or send a team to respond in person when needed. Most callers’ needs are resolved over the phone. “About one in five adults in Contra Costa County struggles with behavioral health issues, but the stigma around mental health and addiction can make it hard to seek help,” said Supervisor Diane Burgis. “Too often, people suffer through a behavioral health crisis in silence. Expanding A3 to respond around the clock makes it easier for people experiencing behavioral health problems, and their loved ones, to get the professional, caring support they need.” A3 has grown from a pilot project in 2021 to about 200 calls and 30 mobile teams dispatched per week. They helped about 2,900 callers in 2022 and expect that number to grow to more than 4,500 people this year.

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Chorus brings holiday spirit to Brentwood 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) on Saturday Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. The Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir and the ladies quartet, Replay, will be featured performers. Raffle tickets for holiday baskets will be for sale in the lobby. The chorus is taking donations of used

athletic shoes 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 Brentwood Community Chorus also welcomes new members. After their concert, their next gathering is on Jan. 16, 2024, from 7-9 p.m. at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church, 809 Second St., in Brentwood.

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Local school created program to recognize teachers’ hard work By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Teaching can often be a thankless task of supporting students without acknowledgement. Brentwood’s Independence High School has instituted a program to help recognize the hard work its teachers do. Called “Owl of the Day” after the school’s mascot, the program is used by principal Guy Rognlien to celebrate educators who help to create a positive learning environment. “I started this program about nine years ago with Independence,” he said. “When I first came to work here, I noticed our teachers cared for the kids and were going above and beyond, but we weren’t celebrating them.” Rognlien said there isn’t a set schedule to the program, but someone is given a shout-out about once a week. Being an Owl of the Day has involved different things over the years, from an announcement over the intercom to gift cards funded by fellow teacher donations. But these days, it’s simple: a picture on the school’s bulletin board, some swag in the school’s bright green color, cheers from students and fellow teachers, and sometimes a write-up sent to all the staff. “It’s just about the acknowledgement,” Rognlien said. “People don’t really care about getting stuff; they just like to feel appreciated.” A recent Owl of the Day was veteran English teacher Kathy Toelkes, recognized for her work as the Homeless and Foster Youth Liaison on the campus. She also leads Poetry Out Loud, which encourages

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Kathy Toelkes, recently recognized as an “Owl of the Day,” wears some green swag to show her school spirit. students to study and practice reciting great poems. She said being made Owl of the Day gave her a good pump of energy for the week. “It felt good to be recognized because teachers put in a lot,” Toelkes said. Since the school is a small campus with only 12 teachers, Rognlien used his position as Director of Community Education to expand Owl of the Day to the Adult Learning and Community Education centers under his direction. Staff across all three campuses can now be randomly recognized for their hard work, underscoring Rognlien’s goal for the program from the beginning. “It brings a little more fun to everything,” he said. “We are all doing our jobs as teachers and staff members, but this is about getting a little recognition.”

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Savings don’t always equal sustainability How Black Friday affects the environment Most of us are familiar with the consumerist jamboree that is Black Friday. Deals galore, stampedes aplenty and wastefulness to the max. Black Friday is a hub for the diligent shopper who will do anything to score a good deal, but do they understand the repercussions of their materialism-driven habits? That’s what we’re going to uncover today, the “dark” side of Black Friday (ironic, I know). But what even is it to begin with? Where did this notorious post-Thanksgiving craze originate? Well, it turns out that there are many different interpretations and versions of the origins of Black Friday. One of the most consistent ones, though, coming from freelance writer Don Vaughan in Britannica, states that the term originated back in the early 1960s when “police officers in Philadelphia began using the phrase ‘Black Friday’ to describe the chaos that resulted when large numbers of suburban tourists came into the city to begin their holiday shopping.” Black Friday has always been a term associated with commercial America. It is a concept that has blossomed over time, marinating in the materialism that mani-

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fested in most early Americans through the “American Dream.” But while simmering with the toxins that are capitalism and consumerism, Black Friday has become burnt. According to Waste Managed UK, This year’s Black Friday is expected to produce 429,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from product deliveries alone, and “80% of products bought at Black Friday end up in landfill, are incinerated, or are recycled poorly.” Black Friday is the center of most holiday merrymaking endeavors as most people stock up on goods and supplies for the holiday season. But simply having these items delivered to one’s house is equivalent to turning the notch on an oven just one degree higher. People are cooking the Earth alive. Incineration releases pollutants into

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This Week’s Events 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 at 351 Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg, 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.

Photos with Santa at The Streets of Brentwood

Have your photo taken with Santa at 2455 Sand Creek Road next to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Times depend on the day. Dec. 1 and 2 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 3 from noon-6 p.m. Weekdays through Dec. 15 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m-8 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Dec. 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa takes photos with pets on Mondays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18 from 4 p.m.-close.

Hot cocoa with Santa and Tree Lighting in Oakley

Welcome Santa Claus to Oakley with hot chocolate and a tree lighting from 6-8 p.m. at Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. Have your photo taken with Santa, too, For details, visit https://www. discoverybaylions.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 Claus 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. Complete 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. Free entry and free parking. For details, visit http:// www.celelbrateantioch.org.

Saturday, December 2 through Friday, December 8 Boy Scouts Christmas tree lot in Oakley Get fresh-cut trees, wreaths and ornaments at the Scout tree lot 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

On the Horizon Wednesday, December 6 HandBell Concert by the Celebration Ringers of Byron in Oakley Join the Hand Bell Choir and Freedom High and Excelsior School singers for a free Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at Freedom High Performing Arts Center, 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley. For more information, call 925-625-5900.

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

Most books are $1 or less at the library at 501 W. 18th St. in Antioch. 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 at https:// ccclib.org/ant-friends/

Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 17 Black Diamond Ballet’s Nutcracker

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 and 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 items, oneof-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 have a short or long hospital stay. Raffle prize ticket proceeds support the Veterans Hospital. There will also be a food court.

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.

47th Annual Kiwanis/Rotary Paul Schorr Memorial Holiday Run and walk for health

The Rotary Club of the Delta.brings back the run/walk at Contra Loma Regional Park at 1200 Fredrickson Lane in Antioch at 7:30 a.m.. There will be a medal to the top five runners in every age category, as well as cash prizes and trophies to the top three high school, middle school, and elementary schools.. Do it for the Health of It! https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/ Antioch/AntiochHolidayRun2020. For details, visit https://kiwanisclubofthedelta-antioch. com/2023/08/08/47th-annual-holiday-run-andwalk-for-health-and-health-fair/

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

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. 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 First 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, hand-written ‘thank-you’ notes, socks, T-shirts and gloves, plus monetary donations to send the packages to troops overseas.

Wednesday, December 13 Working Wonders Holiday Fundraiser Working Wonders, a Brentwood nonprofit that serves adults with intellectual disabilities, is hosting its inaugural ‘Let’s Work Wonders’ Holiday Fundraiser at Brentwood Craft Beer And Cider, 234 Oak St. in Brentwood at 5:30 p.m.) featuring the Liberty Singers, gift baskets, and more. Tickets are $50 that cover two drink items, one food item and can be purchased on Venmo @ Workingwondersbrentwood or at the door. Call 510-566-2835 for more information.

Thursday, December 14 Chanukah Cocktails

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.

Bethel Island Children’s Support’s holiday party

Their annual Holiday party is at the Bethel Island Scout Hall. More than 300 children will receive a new wrapped toy, a new warm coat, dinner and treats, a framed picture with Santa, and the ability to make arts and crafts to bring home. Donations of new warm coats and new toys for youths aged 0-18 are greatly appreciated. There are collection barrels in the clubhouse at Delta Coves, Dental Bay Dental Group at 2201 Balfour Road and at the San Joaquin Yacht Club. Items will be collected through Dec. 8.

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 from 7:30 a.m.-noon at Brentwood Elementary cafeteria, 200 Griffith Lane. For more information, visit www.brcchest.org.

Community Chorus brings holiday spirit to Brentwood

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 years old 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.

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oliday cheer was abundant during the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce’s 41st annual “Ho Ho Ho” Holiday Parade on Nov. 25. The Western-themed parade featured over 70 entries, including floats, dance studios, elected officials and more. The parade was livestreamed for the first time in a joint production between The Press, Altman Studios and the Heritage High School Video Team. The full parade can be watched at Facebook: https://bit.ly/40WJyol or YouTube: https://bit.ly/3T3dT2K. To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

ollowing the holiday parade, attendees were invited to City Park, where they enjoyed special holiday performances. The guest of honor, Santa Claus, led the crowd in a countdown to the annual lighting of the city’s 24-foot Christmas tree. To view more photos of the event, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia/

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Freedom pitcher Boles signs with USC By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Freedom High pitcher Adrian Boles is set to enter his 2024 senior season with a different type of pressure on his hardthrowing right arm. Not only is he looking forward to leading the Falcons back into the NCS playoffs, and getting some revenge against Pittsburg, but after signing his letter of intent to attend and pitch at the University of Southern California after graduating this year, his approach on the mound may look a little different. “I feel like I have to approach things differently now,” he said. “I have to be more of a leader, lead by example. Just because I’m going to USC doesn’t mean I can just do whatever I want. I have to be more diligent and more disciplined. I have to set the path for my teammates to follow. “There’s even more pressure now because I’m representing another school, a big organization. So I feel like I have to be a leader. I don’t think the weight lifted a bit, it’s really added more.” Boles signed his letter of intent to sign on with the 12-time national cham-

Freedom High pitcher Adrian Boles, middle, sits for a photo with his parents after signing his letter of intent to pitch at USC during his signing day on Nov. 16.

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pion Trojans on Nov. 16 with family celebrating the big occasion with him. “I’m not really a big attention guy,” he said. “I just stick to myself, don’t really hang around a lot of people, so the spotlight isn’t something I seek.” According to Perfect Game Baseball, Boles features a high 80-mph fastball and can reach the low 90s, along with two offspeed pitches in the mid-to-high 70s. He

was the 12th commitment in USC’s 2024 recruiting class and is one of four pitchers to commit to the Trojans. He was about a week away from committing to Cal before USC gave him the call. Boles met with the entire coaching staff and was given a tour of the program, along with seeing the plans for the renovations to the baseball stadium that is expected to be completed by his senior year.

“It’s so amazing to be a Trojan,” he said. “My sister went there and she told me a lot of great things about it. I went on my official visits like a week ago. I visited the campus, met the team, the coaches, and I just felt at home.” Boles missed most of last season with a fractured foot, making his first appearance of the season at Amador Valley on April 15, pitching an inning on the mound, allowing a walk and grabbing a strikeout. He would pitch just 18 innings in the spring of 2023, going 1-2 in five appearances, recording a 3.89 ERA with 23 strikeouts, allowing a .250 on-base average, a stark contrast to his sophomore year pitching at Pittsburg when he pitched 26.1 innings with a 2.66 ERA with 40 strikeouts in just 15 appearances. With USC now in his back pocket, Boles says that he aims to be the most dominant pitcher in the BVAL this spring, which he plans to carry over to Southern California afterward. “I got to perform,” he said. “I just want to be the most dominant pitcher I can be in the league. I feel like I am the best pitcher in the league. USC’s getting a hard worker, and a dedicated player that will do everything it takes to win.”

Carter embraces return to Heritage basketball By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

During the pre-game of Heritage’s NCS Foundation game against Head-Royce School in Brentwood last week, head coach Jeff Carter took to the court for the first time as a varsity head basketball coach. The Patriots’ original long-time coach, Pat Cruickshank, also stepped onto the court, found Carter, gave him a hug and chatted with him for a few minutes before giving him a bump to the arm as a gesture for good luck. “Pat gave me that bit of confidence to go in there knowing that I could do this,” Carter said. “So it just became basketball again, getting back to coaching and I did my thing. It all became natural again.” Carter knows how to deal with pressure. He does it daily, and does it even more so off the court. During the day, Carter works as a real estate agent in downtown Brentwood. In the afternoon and evenings, however, he’s back on the sidelines of Heritage’s basketball court, coaching at Heritage High School, once again. “I got the Heritage blood in me at this point,” he said. “I love the game, love coaching, love helping the kids, and giving back to the community.” Carter returned to coaching in the 202122 season with Heritage’s junior varsity team. Before that, he coached at the lower levels

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Heritage boys head basketball coach Jeff Carter watches his team play during Tuesday’s game against San Ramon Valley. of Heritage’s boys basketball program until 2018, spending a majority of his coaching career under Cruickshank for over a decade during which he also helped as an assistant during the postseason on the 2017-18 team that won the NCS Division I championship. He takes over for Carly Perales, who was on the Patriots’ sideline since the 201819 campaign and led Heritage to the playoffs in four of his five full seasons, one of which being the shortened 2021 COVID-19 season. “I just wanted to get back in it, and I was only going to go to Heritage,” Carter said. “I went in at the freshman level and it was just enough to cure my itch of wanting to coach.” Carter’s return to Heritage also sees the

program head into a different direction than it did under Perales. Players mentioned to The Press that there was no accountability with the last coaching staff, something that Carter has completely flipped upon his arrival. “We’re different coaches with different schemes,” Carter explained. “We run offense and defense just differently.” “I think I’m a little more structured coach as far as just about everything. They’re expected to be on time, they’re supposed to be dressed for practice. I think they were looking for a little more structure, direction, and someone to lead them.” Carter adds that while the team seems to be starting to respond to him, that “it

wasn’t always like that.” “The first couple of weeks, it felt like a little bit of animosity,” he said. “Not everybody was buying in. And now there’s 12 guys on the team and there’s probably a good eight to 10 buying in now. So, it’s getting better, and it’s a huge, positive thing for us to have that.” The new culture for the boys basketball team has gotten off to a rough start. Heritage has lost their opening two games by a combined score of 140-65. However, if the early struggles are part of the process, Carter seems to have his program right on schedule, even after an 84-29 blowout loss to powerhouse San Ramon Valley Tuesday night at home. “We’re transitioning a lot better,” he said. “I’ve seen some steps in the right direction on a lot of things. On some, we’re still struggling, but I don’t expect them to do this all in three days, one game. We played two scrimmages and a foundation game.” “They’re doing okay. We’ll get there.” Although Carter is trusting his process, and is getting his players to trust his process, he also acknowledges that winning will help them do that. “I want to win one so the students, the athletes and the administration go ‘we made the right choice,’” he said. “Winning feels good, but I don’t feel any pressure. I don’t feel any pressure on me and I’m gonna go coach basketball.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Pair of Liberty athletes are honored Venables, Ayers named most valuable in BVAL By Sean Tongson Correspondent

Liberty High School water polo boys captain Seth Venables and girls captain Athena Ayers have been named Bay Valley Athletic League MVPs Allleague for water polo for the 2023-2024 season. As four-year varsity players, Venables and Ayers have had to overcome various obstacles to be the best in their league, including sacrificing weekends and vacations, traveling for tournaments, driving to practices during weekdays due in part to not having an 18-and-under team in Brentwood, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic shortening their freshman seasons. Seth Venables “Getting this award meant a lot for me,” said Venables. “I have been working very hard on and off season to get where I am. I am grateful for my teammates and coaches for helping me get to this point and supporting me throughout my career.” Highlights from their respective MVP seasons include Venables scoring

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79 goals and 61 assists, which is the most in BVAL. Venables also proved to be clutch when his team needed him most in the championship game. He forced a steal and converted it to an immediate score, which triggered eight unanswered points from Liberty to gain a huge lead that all but killed Heritage’s momentum to secure a victory for Liberty.

Athena Ayers On the girls side, Ayers scored seven out of the 10 goals in the championship game, while also contributing several assists. In addition to her offense, Ayers also played tough defense, disrupting the Heritage offensive attack on multiple levels, while using her speed to stop Heritage from gaining any advantage.

“Winning MVP shows all the hard work I have put in throughout the years,” said Ayers. “I’m thankful to my coaches, family, and teammates for supporting me. I’m glad my team and I got to finish the season of winning the BVAL championship, and can’t wait to continue water polo at LMU.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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84-29: Heritage boys basketball’s worst loss ever By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

In the 17 years prior that Heritage High School had fielded a varsity boys basketball team, they had never lost a game by more than 50 points. That streak ended when they lost by 55 Tuesday night to San Ramon Valley, 84-29. “It hurts a little bit,” said head coach Jeff Carter. “I’m glad it stings to them so they know what they need to do.” Heritage’s worst loss prior to Tuesday night came last season at St. Ignatius Prep, 74-30, that followed last year’s season opening loss at San Ramon Valley, 72-34.

“We learned what we need to play like,” Carter said. “It’s a hard lesson to learn, but now you know. We’re not going to do this again.” The Patriots followed their lackluster opening-night loss to Head-Royce last week with another night on the court where turnovers off poor passing took center stage with Heritage stuggling to finish shots once again. The closest Heritage got to staying in Tuesday night’s game was in the opening minutes, with the game tied at 2-2. The Wolves would end the first quarter on a 19-9 run in the final seven minutes to go up 21-11, despite a buzzer-beating corner three-pointer by Heritage junior Austin Bel-

tram, his lone points of the game. The Wolves then tore the Patriots apart in the second quarter, outscoring them 33-8 in the second quarter, jumping on nearly every pass at the top of the key by the Patriots and grabbing dunks and easy layups off of the fast break often, or hitting free throws if they weren’t fouled before going up to the rim. “The turnovers kind of hit us and they hit every free throw,” Carter said. “They only missed like three free throws the whole game and that’s just kind of when you start getting that separation.” San Ramon Valley held Heritage to just 16 total points between the second and

third quarters, outscoring Heritage 20-8 in the third. Heritage scored just two points in the fourth quarter, on one free throw each from Aidan Muse and Mason Weber with the running clock in play. No Patriot player scored in double digits. However, senior Brooks Davis returned to the lineup Tuesday and scored six points. “It feels great being back,” Davis said. “I love playing basketball -- I have played my whole life -- so it’s been great. I’m kind of getting back in the groove.” Heritage takes on Amador Valley Monday at 7 p.m. to cap their three-game homestand to start the season.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005515 The name of the business(es): Cutting Edge Tile And Stone Located at: 915 Coventry Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Joseph Huffman. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/19/2012. Signature of registrant: Steven Huffman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91745 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005886 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): 150 Middlefield LLC. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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 11/14/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91719 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8,15, 2023.

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. 20130125912-00 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.: 012-282015 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 BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: 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-23-959894CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice

regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 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.

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. 06-1617 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. 02-1273 91569 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24 , December 1, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005812 The name of the business(es): Rhodes Roots Family Farm Located at 3516 Nightingale Dr. In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Stanley Donald Rhodes 2. Jennifer Louise Rhodes 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: Stanley Rhodes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/07/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91671 Publish dates November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005642 The name of the business(es): Charwomen Cleaning & Janitorial Located at: 651 Macadamia Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Claudia Ordaz 2. Liliana Manaya. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Claudia Ordaz, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/31/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273- 91722 Publish dates: December 1, 8,15, 22, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006036 The name of the business(es): JUDY DAWSON PET SITTING SERVICE Located at: 4425 Whitehoof Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): July L Dawson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/23/2018. Signature of registrant: Judy Dawson, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/21/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91766 Publish dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0004925 The name of the business(es): Pet Palace Online Emporium Located at: 3706 Otter Brook Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William Lane Maher. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: William Maher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 19, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 9/19/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91622 Publish dates: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005181 The name of the business(es): HAIRISTA BEAUTY BOUTIQUE Located at: 50 Sand Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aisha Jacinta Johnson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/3/2023. Signature of registrant: Aisha Johnson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 3, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 10/2/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91667 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005870 The name of the business(es): Amelita G. Sta Maria Located at: 13 McClarren Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amelita Galicia Sta Maria. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amelita Sta Maria, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/17/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91674 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005985 The name of the business(es): Rose & Co. Hat Bar Located at: 2992 Eclipse Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Roseanne Noyce. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rose Noyce- Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/16/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91716 Publish dates: December 1, 8,15, 22 , 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005986 The name of the business(es): BOBA CORNER lLocated 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 11/16/2028. Brentwood Press No.021273 91721 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 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2006 BMW, VIN #: WBAVB13526PT14288, CA License Plate: 6POZ749. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91742 Publish Date: December 1, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005871 The name of the business(es): Alexandre Dominique Sta Maria Located at: 13 McClarren Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexandre Dominique Galicia Sta Maria. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alexandre Dominique Sta Maria, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/12/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91672 Publish dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes#21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535. The auction will be held online on www.StorageTreasures.com. The undersigned will sell by online sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Lauren Martinek Property to be sold including but not limited to: household items, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:00 am 12/13/2023. Goods must be paid for by credit card/debit & removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party. Run Dates 12/1/2023 and 12/8/2023. Brentwood Self Storage 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513 #925-240-7353. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91744 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005885 The name of the business(es): A-1 Transmission Service of Brentwood Inc Located at: 150 Middlefield Court Suite D. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: A 1 Transmission Service of Brentwood, 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 1/3/2006. 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 11/16/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91718 Publish dates: November 24, December 1, 8,15, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-959894-CL Order No.: FIN23003236 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

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. 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 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 2170021716 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

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obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91748 Pub91723 Publish Dates: November 24, De- lish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2023. cember 1, 2023. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF LIEN SALE APN: 034-300-003-0 TS No.: 22Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 05191CA TSG Order No.: DEF-516638 California Self Storage Facility Act of the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF Business and Professions Code 21700 ET TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A seq., the undersigned, Oakley Self Storage, DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 8, 2020. UNwill sell by competitive bidding in an on- LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR line auction on www.storagetreasures. PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC com the personal property of: SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Jose Hernandez THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST Rachel Macchia YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Giavanni Sanfilippo Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly Amber Garcia-Foley appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to Favion Marquez the power of sale contained in that certain Dylan Leighton Deed of Trust Recorded July 20, 2020 as Dominique Moss Document No.: 2020-0144779-00 of OffiYingjun Zhu (2 units) cial Records in the office of the Recorder of Salina Aragon Contra Costa County, California, executed Nicholas Peterson by: Ray G. Robertson, a married man as Property to be sold: boxes, furniture, his sole and separate property, as Trustor, tools, household goods, and other will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE misc. items. Sale will end on Wednes- HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full day, December 13, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check Goods must be paid in cash and removed drawn by a state or national bank, a check at completion of sale. Sale is subject to drawn by a state or federal credit union, or cancellation in the event of settlement a check drawn by a state or federal savings between owner and obligated party. Oak- and loan association, savings association, ley Self Storage 4700 Main St, Oakley, CA or savings bank specified in section 5102 94561 (925) 625-7867. Oakley Press No. of the Financial Code and authorized 03-0477 91720 Publication Dates: No- to do business in this state). All right, vember 24, 2023 and December 1, 2023. title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the NOTICE OF LIEN SALE property situated in said county and state, The following persons are in lien at Oakley and as more fully described in the above Gateway Self Storage, 2101 Laurel Rd, referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: DeOakley, CA 94561: cember 19, 2023 Sale Time: 9:00 AM Sale Silvia Espinoza Location: Auction.com Room, Pleasant Danielle Woods Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Angela Mora Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 File No.:22Marcelo Novarro 05191CA The street address and other The items to be sold include: Misc. Fur- common designation, if any, of the real niture, Clothes, Toys, Electronics, property described above is purported to Household Items. All bids must be be: 11 Oregano Ct, Oakley, CA 94561. The placed prior to Auction posted end time undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability The date of the sale will be 12/13/2023 for any incorrectness of the street address @ 12pm. and other common designation, if any, Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91724 Publish shown herein. Said sale will be made in Dates: November 24, December 1, 2023. an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regardNOTICE OF PETITION TO ing title, possession, or encumbrances, ADMINISTER ESTATE to pay the remaining principal sum of OF: Juan Salvador Sendis, deceased the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, CASE NUMBER P23-01683 To all heirs, with interest thereon, as provided in beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi- said note(s), advances, if any, under the tors, and persons who may otherwise be terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, interested in the will or estate, or both, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of: Juan Salvador Sendis, deceased. A Peti- of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, tion for Probate has been filed by: Justice to-wit: $315,938.54 (Estimated). AcSendiz-Pasley in the Superior Court of crued interest and additional advances, if California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The any, will increase this figure prior to sale. Petition for Probate requests that: It is possible that at the time of sale the Justice Sendiz-Pasley be appointed as per- opening bid may be less than the total sonal representative to administer the es- indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL tate of the decedent. The petition requests BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on authority to administer the estate under this property lien, you should understand the Independent Administration of Estates that there are risks involved in bidding at Act. (This authority will allow the per- a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a sonal representative to take many actions lien, not on the property itself. Placing the without obtaining court approval. Before highest bid at a trustee auction does not taking certain very important actions, automatically entitle you to free and clear however, the personal representative will ownership of the property. You should also be required to give notice to interested be aware that the lien being auctioned off persons unless they have waived notice may be a junior lien. If you are the highest or consented to the proposed action.) The bidder at the auction, you are or may be independent administration authority responsible for paying off all liens senior will be granted unless an interested per- to the lien being auctioned off, before son files an objection to the petition and you can receive clear title to the property. shows good cause why the court should You are encouraged to investigate the not grant the authority. A hearing on existence, priority, and size of outstanding the petition will be held in this court liens that may exist on this property by as follows: a. Date: 2/8/2024 Time: contacting the county recorder’s office or 9:00 a.m. Dept: 30. b. Address of court: a title insurance company, either of which 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If may charge you a fee for this information. you object to the granting of the petition, If you consult either of these resources, you you should appear at the hearing and state should be aware that the same lender may your objections or file written objections hold more than one mortgage or deed of with the court before the hearing. Your trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPappearance may be in person or by your ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this attorney. If you are a creditor or a notice of sale may be postponed one or contingent creditor of the decedent, more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, you must file your claim with the court and trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section mail a copy to the personal representative 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law appointed by the court within the later of requires that information about trustee either (1) four months from the date of sale postponements be made available first issuance of letters a general personal to you and to the public, as a courtesy to representative as defined in section 58(b) those not present at the sale. If you wish of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 to learn whether your sale date has been days from the date of mailing or personal postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheddelivery to you of a notice under section uled time and date for the sale of this 9052 of the California Probate Code. property, you may call, (800) 280-2832 for Other California statutes and legal information regarding the trustee’s sale or authority may affect your rights as visit this internet website, www.auction. a creditor. You may want to consult com, for information regarding the sale with an attorney knowledgeable in of this property, using the file number California law. You may examine the assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-05191CA. file kept by the court. If you are a per- Information about postponements that son interested in the estate, you may file are very short in duration or that occur with the court a Request for Special Notice close in time to the scheduled sale may not (form DE-154) of the filing of an inven- immediately be reflected in the telephone tory and appraisal of estate assets or of any information or on the internet website. petition or account as provided in Probate The best way to verify postponement inCode section 1250. A Request for Special formation is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice form is available from the court NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Maureen M. to purchase this property after the trustee Bryan 185093 auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the

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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 22-05191CA 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.

considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 114451-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 114451-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91555 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2023.

SCRIBED 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, 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 114691-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 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. 03-0477 91608 Publish Dates: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 48072366 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2017. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of 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 below. 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. Trustor: HAROLD SISON RAGUDO, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: IDEA LAW GROUP, PC Recorded 10/23/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0194280-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 932 PENDLETON CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037-550-096-4 Date of Sale: 12/19/2023 at 9:00:00 AM Place of Sale: Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $704491.08, Estimated. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 or visit this Internet Website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48072366. 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 48072366 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. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 11/20/2023 IDEA LAW GROUP, PC 1651 E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 353-2146 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com Maggie Salac, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE IDEA LAW GROUP, PC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4802683 12/01/2023, 12/08/2023, 12/15/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91727 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2023.

AL, TO CARRIE M. DOYLE, DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1943, AND RECORDED MAY 17, 1943, (AS FILE NO. 9981) OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED STRIP OF LAND: (A) THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF “HILL AVENUE”, AS SAID AVENUE IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION, FILED FEBRUARY 9, 1942, IN BOOK 26 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 856, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. (B) THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF THE 20 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED FROM DONALD E. BLOOMFIELD TO L.G. SODERSTROM, ET AL, DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1937, AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 17, 1937, IN BOOK 446 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 283. ORDER NO: 220550460 PARCEL THREE: A RIGHT OF WAY FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, AND AS RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER, GAS, OIL, SEWER PIPE LINES AND FOR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUITS TO CARRY SAID LINES OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND. BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE DESCRIBED, WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN; THENCE ALONG THE LAST NAMED LINE, SOUTH 0° 12’ WEST, 970 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF DELTA ROAD AS PER SURVEY FILED IN BOOK 28 OF LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 38, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG THE LAST NAMED LINE, WEST 14 FEET TO A PARALLEL WITH A DISTANCE OF 14 FEET FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31; THENCE ALONG THE LAST NAMED LINE, NORTH 0° 12’ EAST, 970 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ONE, ABOVE DESCRIBED; THENCE ALONG THE LAST NAMED LINE, EAST 14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL FOUR: A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: THE NORTH 30 FEET OF PARCEL B, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD OF SURVEY, FILED MAY 31, 1966, IN BOOK 42 OF LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL FIVE: A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN OPEN IRRIGATION DITCH OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: THE NORTH 10 FEET OF PARCEL C, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD OF SURVEY, FILED MAY 31, 1966, IN BOOK 42, OF LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL SIX: A NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: THE NORTH 30 FEET OF PARCEL C, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD OF SURVEY, FILED MAY 31, 1966, IN BOOK 42 OF LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. ORDER NO: 220550460 PARCEL SEVEN: A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: THE EAST 10 FEET OF PARCEL C, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD OF SURVEY, FILED MAY 31, 1966, IN BOOK 42 OF LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL EIGHT: A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: THE EAST 30 FEET OF PARCEL C, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD OF SURVEY, FILED MAY 31, 1966, IN BOOK 42 OF LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3239 Doyle Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by

said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of 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: $310,510.36 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:11/21/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Devin Ormonde /Authorized Signature 27368 VIA INDUSTRIA STE 201 TEMECULA CA 92590 (619)465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www. servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 162670. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 162670 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-4802730 12/01/2023, 12/08/2023, 12/15/2023. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91728 Publish Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 114451-CA APN: 033-271-0052 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/26/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/24/2024 at 1:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/31/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0176635-00 the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 05/11/2022 as Instrument 2022-0080827 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GARY WATSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER OUTSIDE NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20 SPARROW HAWK CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $376,577.22 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 114691-CA APN: 037-500-0288 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. 20050453454-00 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 DE-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 162670 Title No. 220550460 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/27/2023 at 1:30 PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/25/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0269674-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Candelario Barragan, an Unmarried Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 033-080015-2 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 162670 PARCEL ONE: PARCEL A, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD SURVEY, FILED MAY 31, 1966, IN BOOK 42, LICENSED SURVEYORS MAPS, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM PARCEL ONE: THE MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM FRED W. DOYLE, ET UX, RECORDED JUNE 2, 1965, IN BOOK 4880 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 272, AS FOLLOWS: “AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF.” THE MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBERT H. DUNCAN ET UX, RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1990 IN BOOK 15646 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AT PAGE 642, AS FOLLOWS: ‘THE REMAINING 1/2 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF.” PARCEL TWO: “A RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO BE USED JOINTLY WITH THE GRANTORS, THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS”, AS GRANTED IN THE DEED FROM L.G. SODERSTROM, ET

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Dec. 1 marks the 35th annual World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is a global community showing solidarity with people living with HIV and remembering lives lost. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can live in the human body for over a decade without showing any signs uest or symptoms comment until it destroys enough CD4 Tcells to the point that AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) develops. With more than 30 years of advancements in HIV/AIDS therapies, a virus once seen as a death sentence during the 1980s is now a manageable disease giving those who have HIV a chance at living a long, full life. Although there is no cure for HIV, federal and private investments in research and development have made big leaps in creating a road map for new antiviral

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drugs and vaccines such as the one created for COVID-19. On the county level, Contra Costa County Health “seeks to reduce the impact of these infections by coordinating countywide education, prevention, testing, and care services. working in partnership with individuals, groups, and community-based organizations using a variety of strategies to link education, testing, counseling, and referral services with health care.” according to their website. As noble as a plan the county has for outreach and education, current HIV knowledge amongst young people, specifically Gen Z, has become lacking as sexual health and drug education both at schools and homes has become a hot-button issue that decreases the flow of vital information of HIV and increases the stigma amongst

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many communities. “Members of Gen X are nearly twice as knowledgeable about HIV than Gen Z,” according to glaad.org. It is perhaps not surprising since Gen Xers came of age in the earliest days of HIV/AIDS and witnessed the horror of millions of lives lost amid rampant homophobia, ignorance, and neglect in our government and in the media. Despite decades of scientific and medical advances chronicling people living long and healthy lives with HIV, stigma about H I V a n d d i s criminatory efforts to criminalize people with HIV remain entrenched. To this day, glaad.org’s study shows more Americans inaccurately believe HIV mostly affects LGBTQ people, which, when the truth is, ANYONE can contract HIV. On the healthcare front, many who are infected with HIV, and are on medications like Biktarvy an Anti-Retroviral (ARV), or who are HIV-negative who take Truvada a Pre-Exposure Prophylactic (PreP) may be faced with the hurdle of affordable and accessible care. Both medications made by Gilead Sciences in Foster City can cost as much as a mortgage – $2,000-$4,500 for a one-month supply. With the goal of getting newly diagnosed patients on medication as soon as possible, a viable option for those low-income patients can usually qualify for state insurance programs such as Covered CA, and Medi-Cal to cover the high cost of HIV medication through programs like AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to receive medications at little to no cost. Contra Contra County Health also offers other programs such as medical/nurse case management and refer-

rals to support services such as housing, transportation, and food. The importance of testing for HIV is as important today as it was back in the 1980s. Anyone who believes they have been exposed to the virus may feel apprehensive to take a test with the possibility of knowing the outcome may not be as they’d hope. But the alternative to a lifelong battle with the virus that can turn deadly should be realized, and testing is the first step in receiving life-saving medical help. Testing kits like OraQuick, allow for private testing at home with an oral swab and a simple-to-read test in 20 minutes. Tests like these are offered for free for those who lack insurance through websites like Takemehome.org. Today, people living with HIV can achieve an undetectable viral load with a once-daily pill regiment or injection given every month or two. Once undetectability has been achieved, the probability of transmission becomes zero, this includes the transmission of the virus between mother and baby, according to both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health. This status is referred to as “Undetectable=Untransmittable’’ or “U=U”. The ability to stay U=U is sustained with continuous use of Antiretrovirals, proper use of contraceptives, regular STI testing, and not sharing needles. As the future without HIV advances every year with new trials of vaccines and other therapies, HIV is still one of the most insidious viruses that has the ability to mutate and become drug resistant. At the end of 2020, there were 1,070,604 adults and adolescents (ages 13 and older) with diagnosed HIV in the U.S., according to the CDC. Globally an estimated 38 million people live with the virus, and more that 35 million people have died of HIV-AIDS-related illnesses over the past 40 years.

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1 hospitalized in truck accident on Byron Highway on Monday afternoon By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

The driver of a pickup truck was hospitalized after their truck rolled over following a merging error Monday afternoon. California Highway Patrol and ConFire responded to a call regarding a threecar accident that involved a pickup truck that rolled over on a stretch of highway across Vaquero Farms and for an SUV that crashed into a communications pole. The third car that was reported to be involved in the incident left the scene before responders arrived, police said. One person was taken to John Muir Medical Center with minor injuries from the accident. According to the investigation into the cause of the accident by CHP officer David Hammerson, a black car was coming off of the merge at the intersection on Byron

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An SUV forced a pickup truck to roll over before hitting a communications pole Monday afternoon on Byron Highway near Marsh Creek Road. Highway and Marsh Creek Road heading south at an unknown speed, forcing the

Knightsen from page 1A Club, respectively. “We have had a wonderful outpouring of support for sponsorships to get the parade funded, and the generosity has been wonderful,” she said. “It really showcases how great our community is.”

SUV, a Chrysler Enclave, to make a sudden correction and hit the side of a Dodge Ram

The event will take place along the main stretch of Knightsen Avenue by the post office, with the Christmas tree set up near the town sign. As of press time, there are 18 entries in the parade, but Mathias encourages those interested in joining in the fun to sign up. “Ideally, we hope to have over two dozen entries.

With the parade being on hiatus it has been a big effort from our parade committee to get the word out trying to drum up entries.” More information about the event, including a form to sign up for a float, can be found at https://knightsenparade.wixsite.com/my-site.

Theft from page 1A at the Streets of Brentwood, Safeway or even the Kohl’s shopping center. We also encourage businesses and the public to call Dispatch to report a crime or any other suspicious activity.” According to Laughridge, there is always “some kind of uptick” in thefts this time of year. She pointed out that this seasonal pattern is common in every city. Oakley police offered these tips to help residents lessen their risk of having packages stolen from their porches by “grinches”: • If possible, schedule deliveries when you will be home • If your workplace allows for it, have your packages delivered to your work location • Have packages delivered to a common delivery box (e.g. Amazon Locker) • Keep track of your deliveries via the delivery companies’ online tracking services • Have a trusted neighbor check for ex-

that rolled over toward the side of the road. “I don’t know how fast (the unknown black car was going) and either she thought she was going to get hit or she was going to get hit, so she kind of swerved out of the way and ended up hitting the side of the truck,” Hammerson said. “Both parties were wearing seatbelts, airbags deployed with a minor complaint of pain injuries.” As the pickup truck rolled over, the SUV drove straight into a communications pole, breaking the pole, but the wire remained connected and intact. One lane of traffic heading south on Byron Highway was closed for over half-an-hour while both CHP and ConFire attended to the scene, officials said. The names of the drivers, their ages and hometowns were not released. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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pected deliveries Install a camera system and bright lighting Consider purchasing insurance for high-value packages Laughridge’s tips focus primarily on

how to prevent making your car and its contents the target of thieves. They include: • Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside • If parked outside, lock your doors and roll up your windows

Do not leave valuable items such as purses, electronics, backpacks etc. on the seats of your vehicle. If you can see them outside of your vehicle, so can thieves • Remove or hide your garage door opener, as thieves will steal them and can later use them to burglarize your home. If your interior garage door opener is equipped with the option to lock it, consider using it • Be aware of the area you are parking in • Park in well-lit areas • Use anti-theft devices such as an alarm • Install video surveillance if your vehicle is parked in your driveway or on the street Both departments encourage residents to report anything suspicious. The non-emergency line for Oakley Police is 925-625-8060. Brentwood’s non-emergency number is 925-809-7911. For emergencies, such as in-progress crimes, residents should call 911.

Christmas Basket registration ends on Dec. 4 Registration will close on Monday for the Brentwood Regional Community Chest’s annual Christmas Basket program. Those in need can sign up from 5 - 6p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center at 193 Griffith Lane. Identification and proof of residence are required to sign up. Up to 500 families from Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay and Knightsen that sign up will be pre-

sented with a full holiday dinner, canned food and ageappropriate presents for their children, according to a press release. The program is largely dependent on the generosity and support of individuals, families and businesses, the press release stated. Barrels and bins are located throughout far East County for donations of non-perishable food and new

toys. On Friday, Dec. 15, from 4-9 p.m., food boxes will be packed in the Brentwood Elementary School cafeteria. Food and toys will be distributed to families on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Volunteers are needed for both days. There is no need to sign up in advance. For more detailed information about the entire event, visit www.brcchest.org.

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ccording to a AAA/Best As individuals and families ponder business trips or vacations, they may think about bringing a beloved pet along.

Western survey, 85 percent of dog owners travel with

their dogs. The most popular vacations to let pooches tag along include going to the beach, camping and hiking. As more people do things with their pets, businesses in the travel and hospitality sector are taking notice and have become more accommodating to four-legged guests. However, there’s still plenty to learn when taking a dog along as a travel companion. Explore these dog travel tips.

Buy a crate Even if the dog does not need a crate at home, it’s best to have one for travel. Crates often are required for airline travel and can keep dogs safer in cars. Many hotels also require that dogs be crated in the rooms to keep them out of trouble and prevent damage. A crate should be large enough that the dog can stand, turn and lie down, according to the American Kennel Club.

Look into pet-friendly restaurants Smarter Travel says that some hotels won’t allow a guest to keep the dog alone in the room. That means meal time can be tricky. Find restaurants nearby that allow pets. Many that have outdoor seating may enable a leashed pet to stay near the seating perimeter.

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Carry copies of petrelated documents It’s important to prove that the dog is healthy and current on vaccinations. Officials may ask to see documentation when traveling abroad. Some travelers also may want to investigate pet passports. The U.S. does not require a pet passport, but the European Union pioneered pet passports to enable animals to move more freely throughout its member nations.

Plan a short excursion first If you have never traveled with a dog before, make the first trip a short one, such as an overnight or two-day stay. This way, if the trip turns into a fiasco, checkout isn’t

change the next time.

Expect some fees Most hotels charge a fee for doggy clients. A fee of $25 to $50 is pretty standard. There also may be a designated pet floor to minimize the chances that guests without pets will be forced to interact with animals.

When packing food, pack a few gallons of water as well, even though it can be cumbersome. Some dogs with delicate digestive systems may be upset by drinking the local water. A case of diarrhea is compounded further by having to make it into an elevator and outside the hotel in time.

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dogs tend to be well-behaved Normal behavior may dogs.Exercised Make time to go on long walks, visit a dog park or engage in other activities that go out the window will make the pup tired so it’s less likely to A dog who is calm at home may be out of sorts while traveling. It’s not uncommon for a dog unphased by people at home to suddenly be anxious and bark at sounds in a hotel hallway.

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Whether you’re an early morning hiker, or prefer a longer weekend excursion, the Bay Area has something for everyone. When hiking with your dog, be attentive to the leash regulations for each area, especially if your dog tends to react to other people and animals. Carry enough water for yourself and your pup. Please follow Leave No Trace guidelines and pick up and carry out any pet waste. ♦ Marsh Creek Regional Trail Degree of difficulty - Moderate (due to trail length) Type - Out and back Length - 15 miles Elevation gain - 147 feet This paved, multi-use trail is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a more intense jog or run. Follow along Marsh Creek and experience a wide variety of native flora and fauna. This trail can be started from the southern terminus, with a parking lot on Creek Road in Brentwood, or the northern terminus on East Cypress Road in Oakley. It is stroller friendly and wheelchair accessible. If you’d like to extend your hike farther, this trail connects to the Big Break Trail, which is also dog-friendly. Be aware that bicyclists also use this trail, so dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/

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members now have a companion to enthusiastically greet them when they return home from work or school. Pets require attention and routine vet visits to stay healthy. Homeowners may need to assess their living areas to ensure that the spaces are as safe as possible for new pets, as there are many potential hazards around the typical home. Those hazards may not be obvious to new pet owners. The following are just a handful of potential pet hazards in a typical home.

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Food hazards Kitchens can be tricky spaces for pets. Cleaners that contain chemicals tend to be stored in kitchens, where hot appliances are periodically on as well. The kitchen also is where people prepare food, including some that could be unsafe for pets. Many foods that are safe for people are not safe for pets, and these include: ♦ Alcoholic beverages ♦ Avocado ♦ Caffeine

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very scared pets.” Mangat suggested putting your pet in a room with their personal belongings, away from windows with blackening shades to help prevent sight of flashes associated with fireworks, also turning on the TV or a ceiling fan can be used to divert attention. If you are considering medications, Mangat recommended consulting a veterinarian first, “There are many different medications which can help reduce the stress / anxiety and help your pet with more immediate relief,” he said. As for what families shouldn’t do, Lafferty said people should not light illegal fireworks. “The mistakes they tend to make are to think that their pet is not bothered by the noise and leave them unsupervised in the backyard while owners go out to celebrate,” she said. “Or, in an effort to be overly cautious, they may give a higher-thanrecommended dose of their tranquilizer and then leave them alone without knowing exactly how they will respond.” ♦ Update identification Be sure prior to any New Year’s festivities that may include fireworks that pets are wearing collars with current identification information. ♦ Be careful with alcoholic drinks Party hosts typically serve beer, wine and cocktails. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets, says the ASPCA. Animals can become very intoxicated, severely

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For pets in areas where fireworks are actively being set off to celebrate the new year, “The risks not only include intense fear of the lights and sounds, they are at great risk of burns as they may run into the fireworks in their attempts to escape,” she said. Some dogs and cats, however, are not affected at all. “I have one dog that could care less about the noise and one that reacts with extreme fear-based behavior to a point that I have her on mild tranquilizers when the season is active,” Lafferty said. “I don’t think there is really an answer as to ‘why’’, but we can compare it to human emotions and fears where some folks are terribly afraid of thunderstorms or flying and other people are not.” Mangat said “It’s important to remember your pet will take off your energy, and if you make a big deal out of them they may eventually develop anxiety about fireworks. So, try to keep your pet calm and remember to remain calm yourself.” Lafferty said cats have “a great ability to find safe spaces where they can hide and feel safe but our dogs are much more ‘open’ about sharing those feelings of being afraid. Basically, I think cats run away from us to feel safe and our dogs run toward us to feel safe.” Lafferty offered suggestions for what families can do to protect their pets from the bang of fireworks. “Close curtains, turn up televisions or soothing music, encourage your neighbors to not shoot fireworks near your

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