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Victim of Oakley drive-by shooting is identified Police still investigating incident with pizza delivery driver

‘Scared of Santa’ Winner

Gabriel Stewart, 24, of Oakley was fatally shot on Dec. 20 while he was inside of his car in front of his home in the 1400 block of Rutherford Lane.

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

As Oakley police investigate last week’s shooting of a pizza delivery driver in Oakley, the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim. Gabriel Stewart, 24, of Oakley

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was fatally shot inside of his car in front of his home on Dec. 20. According to investigators, at 4:52 p.m., Stewart was sitting inside

of his car in front of his home in the 1400 block of Rutherford Lane see Shooting page 14A

Family escapes burning mobile home in Bethel Island By Jeff Weisinger

he Press enjoyed an overwhelming response to the ‘Scared of Santa’ photo contest. The winner receives a $50 gift certificate sponsored by the Dough House. The second-place finisher receives a $25 gift certificate sponsored by Sip and Scoop, and the third-place finisher receives an honorable mention certificate. See a selection of more popular photos on page 4A.

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BOB is here!

A Bethel Island family is safe after a fire destroyed part of their mobile home Tuesday night. ConFire responded to a call of a single-family residential fire at about 6 p.m. Tuesday on Porter Circle in the Willows at Bethel Island mobile home park. When ConFire arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming out of the front of the mobile home. According to ConFire public information officer Capt. Victor Daniel, Engine 95’s quick response was the reason the fire didn’t spread to the nearby homes, nor was anyone seriously injured in the fire. “Luckily, nobody was inside at the time (when firefighters arrived),” Daniel said. “It looked like

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Firefighters from ConFire start to investigate the cause of a fire that burned part of this mobile home in Bethel Island Tuesday night. there were two people who were able to evacuate.” Daniel added that one person was transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries due to

smoke inhalation, but there were no known serious injuries or fatalities. see Fire page 14A

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Marsh Trust seeks to preserve local history By Jake Menez Staff Writer

“We’re trying to keep the history alive,” John Marsh Historic Trust chairperson Bob Jones said. “This has been a longer-term project than anyone wanted it to be.” The project is the restoration of the 7,000 square-foot sandstone mansion Dr. John Marsh built in 1856, in Brentwood as part of Marsh Creek State Historic Park. The house is in need of restoration and stabilization to keep it around for future generations to enjoy, according to Jones. Since its inception in 1994, the John Marsh Historic Trust has spent more than $3 million in restoration efforts, according to the group’s website. In 2021, the California State Parks Department, which oversees the house as part of the 3,659-acre Marsh Creek State Historic Park, was awarded $1.4 million in grant money, through the efforts of then-Sen. Steve Glazer. The money is intended to help cover the Marsh House’s structural restoration, including stabilization of the building with the new foundation and connecting the new exterior to the building’s existing interior support system as well as the removal of the temporary steel columns that are holding up the second floor. The next step in the process begins in January 2024 with the replacement of

The John Marsh House, built in the 1800s, needs to be restored to be enjoyed by future generations.

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the roof tiles. Jones noted that the tile replacement was originally scheduled for September of this year before being delayed because the tiles were not available. Despite the project not moving forward as quickly as the trust would like, Jones said that park agencies have declared it to be a priority in the coming months and years, even going so far as to claim the restoration would move “full steam ahead.” The John Marsh House is listed by the Library of Congress as a historically significant building. “Built by a pioneer physician be-

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tween 1853 and 1856, its history has been ill-starred. Dr. Marsh (possessed of only a BA, not an MD) was murdered soon after the completion of the house; his wife, Abby Tuck Marsh, died slightly earlier from the results of child-birth,” the Library of Congress website reads. “Once the center of a vast cattle empire, the house has gradually declined into a derelict state in the 20th century. Stylistically a cross between a Victorian Gothic ‘cottage’ and an Italian Villa, it now sits in lonely isolation amidst the valleys and hills of northeast Mount Diablo.” It’s this history that first drew Jones

to become part of the trust in 2016 after attending a Heritage Day event and learning more about John Marsh. “Some people called him ‘the meanest man in California,’” Jones laughed while telling anecdotes about Marsh, including his involvement in the Gold Rush, practicing medicine without a license and other sordid tales. To raise further awareness about Marsh as a prominent local figure, the trust put together a documentary – “Dr. John Marsh, 19th Century Yankee – California Pioneer” – that was screened in the Brentwood Community Center on Nov. 28. The 30-minute documentary, put together on a $5,000 budget from the trust’s surplus, includes extensive research about Marsh and reenactments of scenes from his life and can be watched at https://bit. ly/41KWMF5. It ends with a call to action asking for donations to help with the restoration and preservation of the John Marsh House. “The video didn’t make us much money,” Jones said. “But that’s not why we did it anyway. It was always meant to make people more aware of who John Marsh was and get the word out.” More information on the John Marsh House, including ways to donate or get involved as a board member, can be found at https://www.johnmarshhouse.com/ To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Bruce David Connelley

1931-2023 Barbara, also known as Bobbie, passed peacefully on Dec. 11 in Brentwood, Calif. She was born Dec. 19, 1931 to Martha and William Easton in Antioch, Calif., and was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kristi Ann Pedersen, husbands Donald L. Pedersen, Haskell Venoble and stepdaughter Eva Jean Muyres. She is survived by sons Donald G. Pedersen (Martha) and Craig W. Pedersen (Jeanette), 3 granddaughters, 5 great

grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, her step-son James Venoble (Lucille), 5 step-grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren. Barbara is also survived by her sister Valerie Lassiter (Tom), their sons and grandchildren. Barbara lived the majority of her life in Brentwood. She graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1949. In 1950, she and 11 friends formed a Birthday Club that lasted nearly 40 years, and she remained friends with them and many other people in Brentwood. To honor her request, there will be no service.

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Sept. 23, 1955–Dec. 16, 2023 Bruce was born on Sept. 23, 1955, and returned to Our Lord on Dec. 16, 2023, in Florence, Ore. Bruce was the sixth of nine children blessed to parents Russ and Peg Connelley in Pleasant Hill, Calif. He attended Pleasant Hill High School and Diablo Valley College before settling in Oakley with his wife, Lisa Finch and loving mother of their two children. Bruce was a tireless civic volunteer, including, but certainly not limited to, serving as Mayor of Oakley, two terms on the City Council, Lions Club president,

and chairing Oakley’s Almond Fest many times over. Bruce is predeceased by his mother, Margaret Connelley; brother, Mark Connelley; sister Eileen Peters; and devoted dog, Ralph. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and proud card-carrying member of The Cabela’s Club. He is survived by his beloved wife Jane Connelley, son, Christopher Connelley; daughter Cara Connelley; father, Russell Connelley; brothers John, Paul, and Brian Connelley; sisters Carolyn Smith, Maryanne and Joan Connelley, 14 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held on St. Patrick’s Day in the Oakley / Bethel Island area at a venue yet to be determined.

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July 6, 1932-Dec. 7, 2023 Barbara Lee Brandt was 91 years old when she passed away Dec. 7, 2023. Barbara Brandt was born Barbara Lee Johnson on July 6, 1932, to Millard and Edith Johnson in Concord, Calif. Barbara grew up in Walnut Creek, and she graduated from Acalanes High School In 1950. At the age of 15, she met the love of her life, Bill Brandt, and the night of her Senior Ball, Bill proposed, and they were married that September. Barbara and Bill had 4 children together. Nance (Dan), Jim (Mary), Robert (Michelle) and Dianna (Tony), 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Barbara enjoyed being a full-time homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Her family was her career, and nothing put a smile on her face like the smile she had when kids and grandchildren were with her. Barbara loved to play the card game Pinochle and was part of a group of ladies who were neighbors and close friends who played the game once a month for almost 70 years.

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This Week’s Events Saturday, Dec. 31 Noon Year’s Eve

The Oakley Library is hosting a free New Year’s Eve puppet show from 10:45 a.m.-noon. The event will also feature crafts, a dance party and a balloon drop at noon. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3WcC6BT.

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Monday, January 8 Living donor needed – a kidney for Andie

The Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa is holding a donor education event from 7 a.m. to noon and 3-8 p.m. so the public can learn about the process of becoming a living organ donor. This event is dedicated to club member Andie Leandro, who is in need of a type O kidney donor. For those interested in becoming a donor, on-site registration will be available. For details, call Perry Chicaine at 925-390-2035 or visit ucdonor.org.

Friday, Jan. 13 Knights of Columbus Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition

The Knights of Columbus is hosting their annual Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition at the Giovannoni Parish Center on 21 East 15th St. in Antioch. All boys and girls ages 8-14 are invited to participate. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of Jan. 1, 2023. Proof of age is required via a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Registration for ages 8-11 opens at 5:30 p.m. and registration for ages 12-14 opens at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 27 Brentwood Dolphin Crab Feed

The club is hosting its first-ever crab and tri-tip dinner fundraiser for the 2024 season from 5-9 p.m. at the Knightsen Elementary

School gym at 1923 Delta Road. Dinner includes fresh crab, tri-tip, salad, bread, pasta and dessert. Tickets are $75. There also will be a silent auction and a raffle, and music. To order tickets, visit brentwooddolphins.com/ bdsc-crab-feed or call 925-269-7253.

State of the Town gala in Discovery Bay ‘The greatest party of the year’ will be at Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club at 1475 Clubhouse Drive where the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce will honor its nonprofit, business, citizen and teacher of the year starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $135. Purchase them at www.discoverybaychamber.com or call 925-240-4144.

Saturday, Jan. 28 Brentwood Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

The Brentwood Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon to support the Lions Wilderness Camp for the Deaf, where deaf children ages 7 to 15 can learn outdoor skills and enjoy nature.

Saturday, February 10 Lions Club of Brentwood Crab Feed

The dinner is at Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 1st St., in Brentwood. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. Dinner includes crab, salad, pasta and bread. There will be a raffle, and a table decorating contest starting at 11 a.m. A no-host bar with a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages also is available. Only 300 tickets ($80 each) will be sold only in advance, and they are available at http:// lcobw.com

Saturday, Feb. 10 2nd annual Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk

The Rotary Club of Brentwood is hosting their first annual Sweetheart 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk from 9-11 a.m. at Veterans Park at 3841 Balfour Road, replacing their previous New Year’s Day 5K. The race fee is $15 - $35 based on age. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3FH5rOd

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Class registration is open for English Second Language, GED, Computer Technology and Community Interest Classes. Register online at www.libertyadulted.org, call the Adult Education office at 925-634-2565 or in person at the Adult Education office.

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// www.brentwoodrotary94513.com. Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http:// rotaryclubofoakley.com. Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit http://www.antiochrotaryclub.com/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org/.

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ brentwoodca/ Oakley: The Oakley Lions Club meets the fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center, for more information, visit https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ brentwoodca/ Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit:https://discoverybaylions.com/who-we-are/ meetings/ Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/byron_delta/

Oakley Senior Center Food Distribution The Oakley Senior Center gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags.

ACA Women’s Group

The ACA Women’s Group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Cici at 530-306-7034.

Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes began in September. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, Bilge Room. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of owning and driving America’s sports car. For more information, drop by a meeting or contact the membership vice president at 925-341-9433. For more information on the club, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com.

California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916-529-1192. For more information, visit www.csbadeltachapter.org.

Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting

The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@ outlook.com or visit https://www.mcl1155.org/.

Applications accepted for Administrative Careers Training

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes are taught via Zoom. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills, and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit https://www.opportunityjunction. org/program-application.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by The Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the Kaleidoscope Sacred Garden behind the Byron United Methodist Church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Community Resource Classes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting non-denominational community resource classes at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2350 Jeffery Way in Brentwood. The free, 10-week courses will touch on personal finance, starting and growing your own business, emotional resilience, English as a second language, finding a better job and life skills. These are 10-week courses that meet once per week. To register or for more information, visit https://linktr.ee/antiochSR.

Oakley 4-H Club

The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@ contracosta.org.

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LEANDRO Diamond Hills was brought into the mix after Chicaine met the general manager at a Chamber of Commerce event at the gym. For their part, the gym will offer a free one-week guest pass as well as zero activation for all who join as new members the day of the event, according to Chicaine. Finding a donor can be a challenge. Leandro is on her sixth year on the transplant list. She has type O blood, the most prevalent. This also means it can take up to 10 years to receive a kidney from a deceased donor, Leandro said in September following another outreach event. Because of this, finding a living donor plays a huge role in speeding up the process. Leandro’s kidneys are functioning at 10% of normal, which leaves her having to manage three hours of dialysis treatments, three times a week, the minimum, she said. According to Chicaine, potential donors can also visit www.ucdonor.org, fill out the questionnaire and input her information when prompted (Andrea Leandro, date of birth, 10/19/1964) to see if they are a possible match.

White Pony Express to expand its food services White Pony Express looks forward to expanding its food service program to serve its neighbors with a move to new facilities in 2024. White Pony Express will be moving to a larger facility in Concord in early 2024 to meet the demand for healthy food in Contra Costa County. They have 46 nonprofit agencies on their waitlist for food, and the new location will allow them to operate more efficiently and safely and enable future growth, the organization said in a press release. Their mission is to eliminate hunger by getting fresh, healthy food from a variety of sources and delivering it to its

neighbors in need. In the 10 years since their founding, they have benefitted the lives of thousands of people, yet the need remains great, the press release said. Their Food Rescue Program operates seven days a week, procuring a daily average of 12,000 pounds of high-quality, surplus, fresh food from over 70 local food outlets. This nutritious food is redistributed within 24 hours to more than 90 nonprofit partners who feed the needy in the county. Their fundraising campaign ‘ACCESS FOR ALL’ is underway, and all donations up to $250,000 will be matched. To make a donation, visit whiteponyexpress.org/donate-funds.

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mental health issues among teenagers in recent years. This group, already navigating the turbulent adolescent phase, faces new challenges that challenge their mental well-being. Today’s teen mental health scene is distinctly shaped by various social, cultural, and technological elements, differing notably from previous generations. The teen years are a critical period for developing social, emotional, and mental habits vital for future mental health. During these years, the brain undergoes significant reorganization, establishing neural pathways that persist into adulthood. For example, many adults I see with substance abuse issues used the same substances as a way to cope with their emotions in their teen years. On the other hand, coping skills gained in adolescence will carry on to serve them in adulthood. Adolescence often marks the onset of mental health disorders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a marked increase in depression and anxiety rates in the last decade among adolescents.

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The current generation of teenagers experiences a world vastly different from that of their parents’ youth. The ubiquitous nature of social media and digital technology has transformed their social interactions and self-perception. While these platforms provide avenues for connection and self-expression, they also bring risks like cyberbullying, social isolation, and exposure to unattainable standards of perfection. Recent studies show an alarming rise in mental health conditions among teenagers, with anxiety, depression, and stress-

related disorders becoming increasingly common. These issues are often intensified by pressures to excel academically and socially, leaving many teens feeling overwhelmed and unsupported. Teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD often miss school, hurting their academic performance and leading to loneliness, social isolation, and potentially depression. The CDC identifies ADHD, anxiety, and depression as the most prevalent disorders in today’s youth. Often, these conditions coexist; for instance, 75% of teens with depression also experience anxiety, and nearly half exhibit behavioral issues. Mental health problems in teens may be manifest in learning, emotional, and behavioral problems. Signs to watch for include worsened academic performance, behavioral changes, or withdrawal from social interactions. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that, globally, 4.6% of adolescents aged 15 to 19 suffer from anxiety, while 2.8% deal with depression. Substance abuse and suicidal tendencies are more common in teens with mental health disorders, according to CDC data. The American Foundation for Suicide

Prevention states that 10% of 8th- to 12th-graders have attempted suicide in the past year, with female students more likely to attempt suicide than male students. Neglecting adolescent mental health concerns can lead to chronic issues affecting physical and mental well-being, life quality, and functionality. Risk factors include bad childhood experiences, stress, peer pressure, discrimination, a tumultuous home environment, exposure to violence, harsh parenting, socioeconomic challenges, living conditions, familial stigma about mental health, limited access to support, chronic illnesses, and more. Risk-taking behaviors, often maladaptive coping mechanisms for symptoms, can lead to severe consequences for both physical and mental health. Warning signs include changes in sleep patterns, energy levels, social withdrawal, increased school absences, declining academic performance, reduced motivation, fatigue, suicidal thoughts, selfharm behaviors (e.g., wearing long sleeves in warm weather), restlessness, irritability, and physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, and stomach aches. see Teens page 4B

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♦ $50 million for youth-driven programs – designed to provide a safe space for youth and young adults (ages 12-25) by expanding youth-driven community center programs, where young people can access a variety of services and supports in a single location, and other youth-led practices. The Department of Health Care Services, in collaboration with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is expanding youth-driven programs in 30 counties. “As children across California struggle with mental health challenges, we are build-

down these barriers. ♦ Innovative mental health support approaches: Early detection and treatment are crucial for teen mental health. New approaches include teletherapy and online support groups, providing accessible resources. Schools and communities are embracing holistic mental wellness strategies, incorporating mindfulness and peer support. Schools are crucial in supporting teen mental health, with initiatives like counseling services, mental health education, and stress management programs being vital. Parents and guardians are encouraged to seek the tools and knowledge to recognize and address their children’s mental health concerns. A key protective factor is social support. A

positive relationship with a parent, sibling, or friend can significantly impact a teen’s life. Parental tips include engaging in conversations with teens, identifying stressors, aiding in sleep hygiene, encouraging regular meals and routines, motivating school attendance, and exploring counseling options. ♦ The importance of early intervention: Addressing mental health issues in teens at an early stage is vital. Timely recognition and support can prevent long-term psychological impacts, necessitating a collective effort from families, schools, and healthcare providers. Early screenings and interventions, access to care, and various therapeutic options like individual and group therapies, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospi-

talization programs, and residential treatments are available. Therapists focus on promoting social and emotional well-being, helping teens identify and adopt healthy behaviors, and replacing maladaptive behaviors with more beneficial ones. The mental health challenges facing today’s teenagers are intricate and multifaceted. Yet, with increased awareness, targeted support, and efforts to destigmatize mental illness, we can foster an environment that prioritizes and nurtures the mental well-being of our youth. Kira Monterrey is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed therapist. She can be reached at 925-663-8158 or www.healthymindscenter.com.

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Brentwood man headed to Olympics Summer Games await accomplished taekwondo athlete By Sean Tongson Correspondent

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are just seven months away. But for a Brentwood athlete, these upcoming Olympics represent the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work. CJ Nickolas, 22, ranked number two in the world in taekwondo in the 80 kilogram division, has locked in his spot for the 2024 Games, and will represent the United States next July in Paris. These recent highlights show how he qualified for the Games: • Winning the gold medal in the men’s 80 kg at the Pan American Taekwondo Championships in Cancún, Mexico in 2021 • A gold medal again at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia. • Another gold medal at the 2022 Pan American Taekwondo Championships held in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. • At the World Taekwondo Championships this past June, he became the first male in 14 years to medal, winning a silver in the men’s welterweight event held in Baku, Azerbaijan. • Last October, Nickolas won another

gold medal at the Pan-American Games in Santiago, Chile. Four bronze medals in World Taekwon• do Grand Prix events in Paris, Taiyuan, and Manchester in 2022 and 2023. “I have trained over 20 National Championships, but no one has ever had the drive that CJ possessed,” said Edward Givans, CJ’s father and former coach. “With his drive and motivation, there is nothing he can’t achieve. A gold medal at the Olympics has always been the goal.” Nickolas chronicles his journey, being born in Oakland in 2001 and raised in Brentwood, then starting taekwondo at age 3. He began competing at age 6, then he says, “got serious about it” around age 12. Coached by his father Givans until age 16, Nickolas made the switch to his current coach Gareth Brown, then moved out at age 17 to train on the United States National Team in Manchester, England, an event he calls his “biggest sacrifice” because he said he had to move away from his family, and noted that he now rarely sees them. After returning home, Nickolas moved permanently to Colorado Springs to join the USATKD Academy Team in 2019. For the past year, Nickolas has been based in North Carolina at the U.S. Performance Center. The team moved to North Carolina to be apart of a new program run by USPC at the University of Charlotte to take advantage of more services provided to them. “I don’t know what made me want to really start combat sports,” said Nickolas via text message. “I was so young, but for so long, there was something pulling me to the

NICKOLAS sport every time I tried to separate from it. It has taken me around the world, and I can see my growth as an athlete and as a man every day I step on the mat. The sport has genuinely helped me grow so much. I’ve also always had to deal with being the smallest person in the ring and therefore, having to work so much harder than everyone else to win.” When he was selected for the program, he was 5 feet, 10 inches tall and grew to 6 foot, 3 inches in one year. He was competing at 68 kg (149 pounds) and couldn’t continue to make that weight and hold it through COVID. While preparing for competition, Nickolas says while he has no restricted diet and his training schedule is set year-round, which is curated to make him feel “sharp and ready” on fight days. This then allows him to make weight, as it naturally goes down as he gets closer to competition. Furthermore, Nickolas draws inspira-

tion from Olympian Terrence Jennings and the late Kobe Bryant as his favorite athletes. Nickolas describes meeting Jennings as a “surreal” experience at age 11 due to Jennings being the first person he witnessed win a medal at the Olympic games, a bronze at the 2012 London Games. Meanwhile, Nickolas calls Bryant his favorite athlete of all time due to his competitive spirit in the Olympics making him more special. However, Nickolas credits another person as the one who inspires him the most. “My mom is my biggest inspiration for sure,” said Nickolas. “Watching her all these years sacrifice so much has really driven me to have the work ethic I do today. Also to my coaches--my dad, TJ, and Gareth -- really have all had an imprint on the man I’m becoming, and I couldn’t ask for better role models to follow.” Looking ahead, Nickolas says he hopes to soak in each moment as much as possible leading up to the Olympics, adding that the emotion of going to the Olympics has yet to fully set in. But he plans to channel that emotion into his goal of an Olympic gold medal win, which he says will happen if he remains “locked in” and takes time to enjoy the journey. “I am very proud of myself, and happy to see all the people around me so proud of me as well,” said Nickolas. “It is really a dream come true, and I want to remember it forever.” More information can be found on Nickolas’ Team USA bio at the following link at https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/cj-nickolas. and tournament results at http://www. worldtaekwondo.org/ranking/ranking.html.

3 Freedom varsity teams earn scholastic awards By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Freedom High School saw three of its teams win NCS Scholastic Championship awards last week as the CIF-North Coast Section announced its scholastic champions for the fall 2023 season. Freedom had two of its fall teams take second place in their sport. The inaugural girls flag football team took second place in their sport with a 3.59 team GPA, just shy of Cardinal Newman’s 3.64 GPA, and the boys water polo team also took second place amongst Division I water polo teams with a 3.62 team GPA, falling .06 shy of Bay Valley Athletic League rival Heritage’s 3.68 team GPA. Freedom’s girls cross country team took third place amongst the section’s Division II cross country teams with a 3.90 GPA, just behind both Amador Valley (3.93) and Granada (3.95). “For a school to have one NCS Scholastic Team during the year is exciting,” Freedom Athletic Director Glenn Briggs said. “But three teams receiving banners during one season – now that’s truly a testament to the commitment of our student athletes, teachers, coaches, and staff to educational athletics. As an Athletic Director, I could not be prouder.”

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These three teams -- girls flag football, boys water polo and girls cross country -- were honored by the North Coast Scholastic Championship for their respective team GPAs.

While only those three teams earned the prestigious NCS Scholastic Champion awards, all of Freedom’s fall varsity teams finished with a team GPA of at least 3.0 and were all eligible for the recognition, according to Briggs.

Heritage’s boys water polo team was the lone Patriots team to make the NCS Scholastic Champions list while Liberty had no fall teams make the list. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/ slideshows

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Hometown alum aims to revive Falcon pride a blessing.” Where Sims’ tenure had a sense of a relaxed practice with players wearing anything as long as they had their pads and helmet, Hartwig, and now Rodriguez, aimed to go back to that old-school like sense of uniformity and structure for the practice week – starting with players coming to the field fully dressed in same practice jerseys and pants. “I feel (last year’s team) didn’t necessarily know what that (structure) was,” Rodriguez said. “They couldn’t even grab that structure if they reached out for it.” “It was definitely concerning. It was definitely something where I looked at it and was like ‘we could do better’ with simple rules and structure in place. These kinds of things didn’t need to happen. It hurt my heart. Freedom doesn’t need to be at that place.” Freedom aims for a strong revival in 2024 with Rodriguez at the helm – the hometown kid leading the hometown team, giving back to his community. “It’s somewhere I’ve been my whole entire life,” he said. “I’m glad that I can be here and help the community in this way and turn around the perception. I think it’s really important to do that. “I feel honored to be in this position and be able to be someone in this community who can help the community.” To view a video and a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Stephen Rodriguez walks into his mother’s old classroom near Freedom High School’s gym and takes a seat at an old and relatively small desk that not only was his when he was younger, but now is his once again as a teacher nearly twoand-a-half decades later. “Teaching in my mom’s old class of 25 years and taking that over to this year, it was already surreal,” he said of the ROP careers class. Freedom’s new head football coach has plenty in common with his players. For starters, he’s only 30 years old, cutting the age and generational gap that’s typically seen between player and coach at most programs. He’s experienced as a player, teacher, and coach having played wide receiver at the University of Redlands from 2012-16, then later on becoming the athletic director at O’Hara Park Middle School before coming back to Freedom where he was a part of last year’s coaching overhaul under Kevin Hartwig in the second half of the season. He’s also an Oakley native and Freedom alumnus who played for Freedom’s varsity football program for three seasons from 2009-11 after growing up on the sidelines as a ball boy. “I feel my age is an advantage,” Rodriguez said. “It has been in my teaching,

Freedom head football coach Stephen Rodriguez sits at his old desk, in his mother’s old classroom where he now teaches at Freedom High School.

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coaching experience, mentoring experience. I think I can identify with these kids a little bit more. I grew up in the social media age, grew up with phones to where some of those older coaches didn’t.” “I could strap on my cleats and run some routes, show them firsthand how to do things and I think that’s really important.” Rodriguez was an interim assistant coach under Hartwig after Freedom put Zach Sims on administrative leave from the program following theBell Game against Liberty in Week 6.

The coaching experience under Hartwig’s tutelage prepared Rodriguez for this upcoming opportunity. “Being out there last year, as a coach, and as a mentor, was an amazing experience to be able to give my pride and show them that there’s more to Freedom football than just playing the game,” he said. “(The coaching opportunity) was something that I’ve been wanting. It’s something that I talk with my family and my wife a lot about and we were ready for it. But hearing it, it was surreal. It’s just such

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2023-01257-CA A.P.N.:033-070-055-0 Property Address: 195 DOUGLAS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있 습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jagir Singh, An Unmarried Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 03/06/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0066537-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 01/31/2024 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 627,798.99 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 195 DOUGLAS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-070-055-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 627,798.99. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused

a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01257-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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01257-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 6, 2023 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 030477 91836 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 160539 Title No. 95525942-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2016. 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 01/16/2024 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/24/2016, as Instrument No. 20160222351-00 and Modified by Modification recorded 06/20/2018 by Instrument No. 2018-0116386-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Radoslaw F. Bronikowski and Rebecca Bronikowski, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 032430-031-8 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1224 Poplar Drive, 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: $515,643.47 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:12/08/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, Suite 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may

charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 160539. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 160539 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-FN4804149 12/15/2023, 12/22/2023, 12/29/2023 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91837 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE DATE: 01/19/2024 at 10:00 am Big Break Marina: 100 Big Break Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Vessel: 19’ ft, 1985, BLUEWATER, BWYMS013C585. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: December 29, 2023 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) 23CV410477 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado) Jeffrey Hull YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (lo esta demandando el demandante) Hector Rincon NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an

attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal service program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) the California Courts Online Self Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucor te.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits, meet at the Council Chambers, located at 150 City Park Way, in Brentwood, on January 9, 2024, and hold a public hearing to consider: An application for a Zoning Text Amendment (RZ 23-001), to amend subsection 17.495.005 “Other Regulations” and add a new conditionally permitted use to subsection 17.495.003 of the PD-45 zoning district text; a Conditional Use Permit application (CUP 23-001) requesting an increase of 15 residents that an existing residential group home can accommodate; and a Design Review application (DR 23-001) requesting approval for a 2,877 square foot addition, consisting of three dwelling units, communal pantry, laundry facility and associated site improvements to an existing residential group home, on a 1.5-acre lot located at 605 Sycamore Avenue (APN 016-310-076). The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(e) (2) as the project consists of an addition to an existing facility, in where the 2,877 square foot addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the 7,421 square foot existing structure. The proposed project is further exempt from CEQA as it qualifies as a Class 3 categorical exemption under Guidelines Section 15303(b) as the project consists of the construction of a small multifamily residential structure totaling no more than six dwelling units within an urbanized area. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the above entitlements on November 7, 2023, and recommended that the City Council approve the project. The City Council will take final action on this project. Applicant: Shepherd’s Gate How to View and Participate The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting and offer comments of up to 5 minutes (or as may otherwise be determined by the Council) using any of the following methods: 1. IN PERSON: a. Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity. 2. REMOTE: a. Zoom: www.brentwoodca. gov/vcc or Zoom Webinar ID: 760 1397 0037 b. Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 or (833) 548-0282 or (877) 853-5247. c. During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participant may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by noon of the meeting date at cityclerk@brentwoodca.govor 925.516.5182.) 3. E-MAIL: a. Public comments can also be submitted via e-mail to cityclerk@brentwoodca.gov. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be: 1. distributed to the Council via email before the meeting, 2. posted online for public inspection at: www.brentwoodca.gov/meetings, and 3. later summarized in the meeting minutes. b. As e-mails containing public meeting comments are part of

the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. 4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY: a. The public may view the meeting via one-way video feed by selecting the video option at the City Council Agendas’ link on the City webpage at www. brentwoodca.govor via the City’s YouTube Channel: https:// www.youtube.com/c/cityofbrentwoodca Public comments received after 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date, but prior to the start of the meeting, will be emailed to the City Council, posted online within one day following the meeting and will be summarized in the meeting minutes. As a courtesy and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to provide live remote oral public comment via the City’s Zoom Platform. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments prior to taking action, you are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance of the meeting by 3:00 p.m. As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your e-mail. In addition, any other disclosable public records related to an agenda item for the open session of this meeting distributed to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before any meeting will be made available online shortly thereafter. If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Miguel Contreras [(925) 516-5364 or mcontreras@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91915 Publish Dates: December 29, 2023.

94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Patiola Talamaivao. 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: Patiola Talamaivao, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/8/2028 Brentwood Press No. 021273 91756 Publish dates: December 8,15, 22, 29, 2023.

state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOSEPH HAYES, A SINGLE PERSON Recorded: 11/6/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0281430-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/30/2024 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: $134,686.22 The purported property address is: 2960 FILBERT ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 051-362-008-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-966235-BF. 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-23-966235-BF 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 owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature

block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-966235-BF IDSPub #0189898 12/29/2023 1/5/2024 1/12/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91841 Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006051 The name of the business(es): Right At Home East Bay Located at: 427 Melrose Ct In: San Ramon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SOULOFCARE LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nikhil Chauhan, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 27, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/26/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91788 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

Breaking Barriers Support Services. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Twyla Rideout, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 18, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/17/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91921 Publish dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005516 The name of the business: URCUCHILLAY Located at: 4112 Molera Ct. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. David Jesus Vargas Contreras 2. Aron Douglas Ditty. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/16/2023. Signature of registrant: David Vargas Contreras, General Partner. 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 91753 Publish dates: December 8,15, 22, 29, 2023 . FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005818 The name of the business(es): Tree West Located at: 3000 Wilbur Ave, Ste B In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mike McCall Landscape. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Mayra Rivas (Office Manager). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 8, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/7/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91785 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005913 The name of the business(es): United Mortgage Co. Located at: 2730 Lone Tree Way Suite 2A In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mayra Rodriguez. 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: Mayra Rodriguez, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 14, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/13/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91829 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023 January 5, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005984 The name of the business(es): 1. Way to Life Foods 2. The Vegan Shop Located at: 5019 Lone Tree Way, Suite B. In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daulet Bey. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/30/2011. Signature of registrant: Daulet Bey, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/16/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91830 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006097 The name of the business(es): BALLOON BACKDROPS BY YM Located at: 4464 Lone Tree Way, Unit #3175 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): YAKITCHA MCLENNAN. 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: YAKITCHA MCLENNAN, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 29, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/28/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91805 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006386 The name of the business(es): Moonlit Cat Crystals Located at: 3113 Pine Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Pallas. 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: Nicole Pallas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/12/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91865 Publish dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006457 The name of the business(es): LIBORIA JEWELRY Located at: 1611 Solano Way In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Liboria Navarrette. 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: Liboria Navarrette, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/14/2028 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 91909 Publish dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-966235-BF Order No.: 230437056-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/31/2012. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A NAME STATEMENT public auction sale to the highest bidder File No. F-2023-0005825 The name of the for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state business(es): Friendly Islandz Eatery or national bank, check drawn by state or Located at: 35 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA federal credit union, or a check drawn by a

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005638 The name of the business(es): On The Go Financial Service Located at: 2710 Crow Canyon Rd #1087 In: San Ramon, CA 94583, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Omesa Ingram. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2020. Signature of registrant: Omesa Ingram, Individual. 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 91803 Publish dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005715 The name of the business(es): Simply Made By Eileen Located at: 910 Antelope Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eileen Margaret Martinez. 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: Eileen Martinez, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91862 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0005828 The name of the business(es): 1. Zany Entertainment 2. Creative Clowning 3. Miss Sparkles Delight The Clown 4. Ravioli The Clown 5. Rav The Magician Located at: 6020 Lindemann Road #16-G In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Terry Lee Donaldson 2. Denis Alan Martinez This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/4/1997. Signature of registrant: Terry Donaldson, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/8/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91864 Publish dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006049 The name of the business(es): Ferreira Hair Club Located at: 3860 Balfour Rd, Suite G8 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1.Douglas L Ferreira. 2. Brandy Christine Ferreira. 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: Douglas Ferreira, Party of Marriage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 27, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/26/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91751 Publish dates: December 8,15, 22, 29, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006064 The name of the business(es): Los Mexicanos Market Located at: 50 Sand Creek Rd, #36 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Los Mexicanos Famiy Market Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State Of Incorporation. CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Basher Saif Muflihi, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 28, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/27/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91807 Publish dates: December 8,15, 22, 29, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006204 The name of the business(es): Dolci Delizie Yoli Located at: 162 Canary Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Guadalupe Yolanda Serrano. 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: An Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 5, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/4/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91827 Publish dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006401 The name of the business(es): Bad Billy Cycles Located at: 580 Lott Dr In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William Jr Roland Betts. 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 Jr Betts, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Decemeber 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/12/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91910 Publish dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006454 The name of the business(es): FOR THE HANDY-MAN. Located at: 1875 Ventura Drive In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): :Mitchel: Smith. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/24/2023. Signature of registrant: :Mitchel Smith:, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 15, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/14/2028 Brentwood Press No.02-1273 91908 Publish dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006469 The name of the business(es): Spiritually Free Located at: 2151 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lydia Alvarez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/8/2023. Signature of registrant: Lydia Alvarez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 18, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/17/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91863 Publish dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006489 The name of the business(es): Breaking Barriers Support Services Located at: 100 Cortona Way #130 In: Brentwood, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006509 The name of the business(es): 1. Balfour Dental 2. Balfour Dental Care 3. Balfour Family Dental 4. Balfour Dental Aesthetic And Restorative Dentistry 5. Balfour Family And Cosmetic Dental 6. Balfour Family Dental Care 7. Balfour Dental Group 8. Balfour Family And Cosmetic Dentistry Located at: 100 Cortona Way, Suite 100 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rayani Dental 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 4/16/2010. Signature of registrant: Sien K Siao, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/18/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91919 Publish dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 9th day of January 2024, at 11:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 2405000. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing, and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: David J. Van Wetter - Tools, Lawn Equipment, Lamps, Armchairs, Mirrors, Paintings, and Clothing Nicole Muller - Tools, Sofa, Musical Instruments, boxes, and Compressor Kristin McBride - Hobby Equipment, Chairs, Strollers, Armoire, Mattress and Box Frame Raquel Parkison - Auto Parts Only, Tires, Bike, Power Scooter, Compressor, and Computers Aaron Griffith - Ladders, Power Tools, Toolbox, Vacuum, and Computers Marie Jackson - Fans, Mattress and Box Spring, Boxes, and Clothes Linda C Johnson - Toys, Arm Chair, Sewing Machine, Refrigerator, Clothing, and File Cabinet Linda C Johnson - Hand Truck, Dining Table, Entertainment Center, Printer, and Desks Reginald B. Snelgro - Auto Parts Only, Toys, End Table, Clothing, Shoes, and Office Chair Clyde Holbrook - Auto Parts Only, Tools, Suitcases, Dining Table, Chest of Drawers, Antlers, and Dryer Anita Swab - Chairs, Desks, Microwave, Wheel Chair, and Boxes Justin Glaze - Tool Box, Shoes, Clothes, and Watches Dmarkis Mixon - Skate Board, Flat Screen TV, Clothing, and Tables Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 12/22/2023 and 12/29/2023 or Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91869 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq.. On the 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:45 A.M., the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Customer Name: 1. Jalissa Thomas - Motorcycle Helmet, Futon, Clothing, Shoes, 15+ Boxes. 2. Auntrell Brooks - Dishes, Lamps, Mirror, Paintings/Artwork, Scooter. 3. Mele Poleo- Shoes, 15+ Boxes & Bags. 4. Kenisha Smith - Clothing, 27 + Boxes & Bags. 5. Michael Nunez – Skateboard, Motorcycle Helmet, Musical Instruments/Cases, 6+ Boxes & Bags. 6. Telara Caves - Desk, Table w/Chairs, Safe, 14+ Boxes & Bags. 7. Daniel Bejarano - Scooter, Ladders, Gardener/Lawn Equip, Suitcases, Collectables, Flat Screen TV, 60+ Boxes & Bags, Xmas Decorations, Amp, Fish Tank. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sales are still scheduled. Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published 12/22/2023 and on 12/29 /2023. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91859 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023.

storagetreasures.com The sale ends at 11:00 am 01/10/2024. 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. Brentwood Self Storage 190 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood CA 94513 #925-240-7353. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91918 Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 2024.

trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-964049-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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-964049-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of 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: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . EXHIBIT “A” TS No.: CA-23-964049-CL IDSPub #0189675 12/15/2023 12/22/2023 12/29/2023 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91750 Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023.

the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 12/19/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91861 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024.

State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/15/2021. Signature of registrant: Astrid Consuelo Acero, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 13, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/12/2028 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91866 Publish dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024.

Name / Unit Roberto Martinez, Unit: A1011 (10x10) Tina O’Sullivan, Unit: C2083 (10x10) Giavanni SanFilippo, Unit: C2096 (10x10) William Souza, Unit: C2130 (10x10) Ebony Roland, Unit: C3006 (10x10) Lisa Cross, Unit: C2259 (5x10) Nailah Jefferson, Unit: C2258 (5x10) Darby Struve, Unit: D1051 (10x13) Ryan Ng, Unit, C3209 (7.5x10) Bernard Medrano, Unit: B1051 (5x10) Payments must be paid for at time of purchase. All items in unit are sold as is and must be removed within three days from the time of sale. Deposit of $200.00 cash at time of purchase and will be refunded when unit is emptied and clean. Sale is subject to cancelation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91844 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023.

ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Rearick, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/15/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/14/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California SelfStorage Facility Act (Business and Professions Code 21700- 21718). The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after JANUARY 09, 2024 Located at: Discovery Bay Self Storage 2400 Newport Dr. Discovery Bay, CA 94505, the abandonment of personal property belonging to: T. ROBERTS, J. SHELTON, T. BROOKMAN, T. ARECHIGA, S. THOMPSON, L. SALCEDO) General Description of Goods include but are not limited to: wood, household furniture, household appliances, pot & pans, office chairs, Glass, mattress & box spring, frame, rugs, boxes, power tools, tool box, tools, portable heater, speakers, generator, clothing, gas tanks, fans, ramps, gun cases, shoes, camp stove, backpack, hand truck, tiles, storage cabinets, electrical equipment, snow skis, mirrors, flat screen, artwork, tents, fishing rods, lighting, pop up canopies, Christmas decorations, golf clubs, bikes, toys. Property to be sold as is to the highest bidder in the form of cash only. Auction conducted by NOR CAL STORAGE AUCTIONS, INC. CA Bond #7900468597 More information and pictures of inventory www.norcalstorageauctions.com (916) 604-9695 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91917 Publish Dates: December 29, 2023 & January 05, 2024. 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: Scott Bowman (2) Hanna Evangelista Lisa Duncan Property to be sold including but not limited to: household items, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-964049-CL Order No.: 2887741 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/27/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LINDA CLARK, ARTHUR M. CLARK Recorded: 5/7/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0089225-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2024 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,374.30 The purported property address is: 1043 MEADOWGATE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 019-280-078-7 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 23, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7948, FILED FEBRUARY 16, 1996 IN MAP BOOK 384, PAGE 44, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1) ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND, AS CONTAINED IN THE DEED TO MARTIN M. ENOS, JR., ET AL, RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1980, IN BOOK 10072, PAGE 387. 2) THE INTEREST CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1997, SERIES NO. 97-204493, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael Angelo Custodio Alano and Christine Magwili Martinez, In Pro Per. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael Angelo Custodio Alano CASE NUMBER: N23-1988 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michael Angelo Custodio Alano and Christine Magwili Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacob Christian Alano Martinez to Proposed Name: Jacob Christian Martinez Alano. 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: 1/12/2024 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 b. Need consent of minor or his appearance at hearing. Date: 10/20/2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91782 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michelle Martinez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michelle Martinez CASE NUMBER: N23-2282 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michelle Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Michelle Martinez to Proposed Name: Cristina Martinez. 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: 02/23/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 30 Room: N/A 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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE this county: Brentwood Press FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: 12/05/2023 Judge of the Superior PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jonathan Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 91831 Garcia SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street January 5, 2024. Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jonathan Garcia CASE NUMBER: N23-2373 TO ALL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JonaNAME STATEMENT than Garcia filed a petition with this court File No. F-2023-0006263 The name of the for a decree changing names as follows: business(es): RB JUNK REMOVAL SERPresent Name: a. Jonathan Garcia to VICES Located at: 73 Valerian Ct In: Oakley, Proposed Name: Jonathan Fernandes. CA 94561, is hereby registered by the follow2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons in- ing owner(s): Rick S. Burgard. This business is terested in this matter shall appear before conducted by: An Individual. The registrant this court at the hearing indicated below commenced to transact business under the to show cause, if any, why the petition for fictitious business name or names listed change of name should not be granted. Any above on 11/29/2023. Signature of regisperson objecting to the name changes de- trant: Rick Burgard, CEO. This statement was scribed above must file a written objection filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa that includes the reasons for the objection County on: December 8, 2023 by Deputy at least two court days before the matter is Clerk Expires 12/7/2028 Oakley Press No. scheduled to be heard and must appear at 03-0477 91858 Publish dates: December the hearing to show cause why the petition 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024. should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF NAME STATEMENT HEARING a. Date: 3/6/2024 Time: 9:00 File No. F-2023-0006385 The name of the a.m. Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court business(es): Medicare Facil Located is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this at: 236 Blue Lake In: Oakley, CA 94561, is Order to Show Cause shall be published at hereby registered by the following owner(s): least once each week for four successive Astrid Acero Lopez Insurance Services Inc. weeks prior to the date set for hearing on This business is conducted by: A Corporation,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006491 The name of the business(es): I’MUNIQUE FOUNDATION Located at: 2063 Main Street #248 In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): I’MUNIQUE FOUNDATION. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, State of Organization: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Twyla Rideout, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 18, 2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/17/2028 OakFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ley Press No. 03-0477 91922 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024. File No. F-2023-0006155 The name of the business(es): Antioch Automotive NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Service Center Located at: 1103 Sunset Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street Oakley, Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby CA 94561, has possessory lien on all of the registered by the following owner(s): Dagoods stored in the prospective units below. vid George. This business is conducted by: #612 Anna Jones, #13 Rodion Aivazov, an Individual. The registrant commenced #812 Heidi Werner, #900 & #913 Cassie to transact business under the fictitious Cavanaugh, #975 Stephen Crandell, business name or names listed above #319 Tiffany Martin, #942 Andrew on 01/01/2000. Signature of registrant: Simpson, #9032 Alexandria Moore. David George, Individual. This statement The goods are described as furniture, tools was filed with the County Clerk of Contra and miscellaneous personal property items Costa County on: 12/04/2023 by Deputy being sold pursuant to the assertion of the Clerk Expires 12/03/2028 Antioch Press lien on January 4th, 2024 at 10:30 am. No. 06-1617 In order to collect the amounts due from Publish Dates: December 15, 22, 29, 2023, you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main January 5, 2024 Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa state of California. This lien sale is purFICTITIOUS BUSINESS suant to Chapter 10 Section 21700-21716 NAME STATEMENT of the California Self Service Storage Facil- File No. F-2023-0006397 The name of the ity Act. Auction is to be held by Jason Whitt business(es): Bay Area Jump Located ms#199016. Owner reserves the right to bid at: 1300 W. 4th St. Unit A In: Antioch, CA at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only 94509, is hereby registered by the followpaid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to ing owner(s): Rambar Inc. This business prior cancellation, in the event of settlement is conducted by: A Corporation, State of between owner and obligated party. Oakley Incorporat ion: NV. The registrant comPress No. 03-0477 91876 Publish Dates: De- menced to transact business under the cember 22, 29, 2023. fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/01/2021. Signature of regisNOTICE OF LIEN SALE trant: Barnie Race, CEO. This statement was Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Cali- filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa fornia Self Storage Facility Act of the Business County on: 12/13/2023 by Deputy Clerk and Professions Code 21700 ET seq., the Expires 12/02/2028 undersigned, Oakley Self Storage, will sell Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 by competitive bidding in an online auction Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January on www.storagetreasures.com the per- 5, 12, 19, 2024 sonal property of: Keith Adair FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Joanne Enea NAME STATEMENT Charlene Tidwell File No. F-2023-0006085 The name of the Vincent Ferlingere business(es): Tenju Paul Photography Melissa Silva Located at: 1128 Europena Dr In: BrentProperty to be sold: boxes, furniture, tools, wood, CA, 94513 is hereby registered by household goods, and other misc. items. the following owner(s): Tenju Paul. This Sale will end on Wednesday, January business is conducted by: An Individual. 10th, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. The registrant commenced to transact Goods must be paid in cash and removed at business under the fictitious business completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancella- name or names listed above on N/A. Sigtion in the event of settlement between owner nature of registrant: Tenju Paul, Owner. This and obligated party. Oakley Self Storage 4700 statement was filed with the County Clerk Main St, Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 625-7867. of Contra Costa County on: 11/29/2023 by Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91916 Publish Dates: Deputy Clerk Expires 11/28/2028 BrentDecember 29, 2023 and January 5, 2024. wood Press No. 02-1273 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January The following persons are in lien at Oakley 5, 12, 19, 2024 Gateway Self Storage 2101 Laurel Rd. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Oakley, CA 94561: NAME STATEMENT Sharon Ford File No. F-2023-0006542 The name of Donald Johnson the business(es): Stowers Real Estate The items to be sold include: Misc. Furni- Sales and Management Located at: ture, Clothes, Toys, Electronics, House- 4115 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Suite 100 In: hold Items. All bids must be placed Danville, CA 94506, is hereby registered prior to Auction posted end time. The by the following owner(s): Stowers Real date of the sale will be 1/03/2024 @ Estate, Inc. This business is conducted by: A 12pm. The location of the sale will be: On- Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The line at www.storagetreasures.com registrant commenced to transact business Oakley Press No. 03-0477 91871 December under the fictitious business name or 22, 29, 2023. names listed above on 11/01/2007. Signature of registrant: Jody J. Stowers, CEO. This NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE statement was filed with the County Clerk Notice is hereby given that the undersigned of Contra Costa County on: 12/20/2023 by intend to sell the personal property de- Deputy Clerk Expires 12/19/2028 Brentscribed below to enforce a lien imposed wood Press No. 02-1273 on said property pursuant to the California Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Storage Act (Section 21700-21718 of the Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January Business & Professions Code) Cypress Self 5, 12, 19, 2024 Storage: Property is located in separate storage unit at Cypress Self Storage, 207 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS E Cypress Rd Oakley CA 94561. The aucNAME STATEMENT tion will be conducted entirely on line File No. F-2023-0006456 The name of at Bid13.com. the business(es): No Days Off Located Auctioneer: Bid13.com 1-888-992-4313; at: 2041 Trailside Dr. In: Brentwood, CA agent for Owner. Pictures of the contents of 94513, is hereby registered by the followthe storage unit may be viewed on line. Bids ing owner(s): Train Smarter And Harder must be entered online beginning Decem- Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corber 26th, 2023 at 10:00 am, ending at poration, State of Incorporation: CA. The 10:00 am January 5th, 2024. registrant commenced to transact busi-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006212 The name of the business(es): 1. Kenneth & Co 2. Kenneth & Co Accounting And Tax 3. Alpine Financials Located at: 3620 Happy Valley Road, Suite 204 In: Lafayette, CA 94549, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Zen Hub, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, State of Incorporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ken Aladdin, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/06/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/05/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006443 The name of the business(es): 1. Up2NoGood 2. Up2NoGood World Located at: 53 Cloverleaf Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Raul Maldonado. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/2023. Signature of registrant: Raul Maldonado, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 12/15/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 12/14/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 22, 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lamar Anthony Thorpe SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lamar Anthony Thorpe, Lamar Anthony Thorpe CASE NUMBER: N23-2046 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lamar Anthony Thorpe, Lamar Anthony Thorpe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lamar Anthony Thorpe to Proposed Name: a. Lamar Anthony Hernandez-Thorpe. 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: 01/22/2024 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 30 Room 201 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: November 01, 2023 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 29, 2023, January 5, 12, 19, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2023-0006090 The name of the business(es): Doula Patti 4U Located at: 240 Callia Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PATTI L SMITH. 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: Patti Smith, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 11/29/2023 by Deputy Clerk Expires 11/28/2028 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

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A golden Christmas for Bristow Middle School at Chase Center

ristow Middle School’s choir got an amazing early Christmas gift on Dec. 23 as they were invited to perform the national anthem at the Chase Center prior to the Golden State Warriors game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The school’s choir has performed the national anthem for the Warriors every year since 2013, according to the school’s music director, Mark Morello. Later in the school year, the choir will also perform for the Sacramento Kings G-League team in Stockton and then for the Kings in Sacramento.

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Shooting from page 1A while on break from delivering pizzas when a car pulled up next to Stewart’s car and someone shot him at close range before heading west on Rutherford, then turning north onto Vintage Parkway. Despite attempts by emergency

personnel to provide life-saving medical aid, Stewart died at the scene 10 minutes after officers arrived, police said in a press release. “I was at the scene of the aftermath of this horrendous crime,” Oakley police Chief Paul Beard said in a statement. “I spoke to a mother who unknowingly

watched her son get shot in front of his own home. There is absolutely zero excuse for what happened.” “We are still in the early stages of the investigation and we still do not know everything we need to know. The detectives of the Oakley Police Department will be working hard on this case.”

The Oakley Police Department are asking anyone with any information or anyone with a surveillance system that was running from 4 p.m to 5:05 p.m. to contact the Oakley police dispatch at 925-625-8060 or contact Detective Dombrouski at 925-325-6670 or at dombrouski@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Fire from page 1A ConFire evaluated several people close to the scene for any other unknown injuries. The mobile home itself was seriously burned in the front, and the damage was extensive, officials said. With the holidays in full swing and the New Year’s weekend just days away, Daniel added that people should try to be as safe as possible when celebrating at home. “Just make sure that you’re keeping an eye on candles’ extension cords,” he said. “If you’re not going to be in the room where a candle is lit or where something is plugged in, definitely unplug it or put that candle out if possible. Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire. “This time of year, there’s obviously a lot of people who like to use candles, and many other electronics,” Daniel said. “Just be safe when using it. Make

This mobile home in Bethel Island was seriously burned in the front, and the damage was extensive. Photo courtesy of Dante Ortiz

sure that the electronics are rated for the outlet that they’re being used in. And then also any open flames. Try to keep those to the outside. If they’re candles

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