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Two Liberty High students killed in last weekend’s crash identified Candlelight memorial vigil was planned for Thursday night

Caden Kyle (left) and Dominic Ferrari (right) have been identified as the two Liberty High School students killed in a crash last Sunday morning.

By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

The two Liberty High school students who were killed in a fatal accident that also critically injured another early last Sunday morning have been identified and a candlelight vigil was set for Thursday night at the school, after press time. Dominic Ferrari and Caden Kyle were identified as the students killed in the two-car accident involving their Infiniti and a BMW on Deer Valley Road near the Balfour Road intersection shortly

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after midnight Sunday morning. A third student, James Harper, remains in the hospital in critical condition, according to Liberty staff. The driver of the BMW suffered nonlife threatening injuries from the crash.

Various organizations throughout Brentwood and Freedom and Heritage high schools took to social media to send their condolences and heartfelt messages to the families of the victims involved throughout the week.

“As a community, we are mourning the heartbreaking loss of two students from our district,” Heritage High School said on their social media account. “Although we may attend different schools, we are one community. In times like these, we are reminded to come together, and surround those who are hurting with compassion, kindness, and support.” The support for the Liberty community was even felt from outside the city. On Wednesday, students from Deer Valley High School in Antioch dropped off a collage board of poster cards to Liberty to send their condolences, as shown on both Deer Valley’s and Liberty’s Instagram accounts. see Crash page 18A

‘The county is going to do Oakley City Council, planners affirm intent what the county wants’ to ban data centers

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A rendering of the East County Service Center, which is due to open in Brentwood in December 2027. Commissioner Gerald Johnson dissented. This determination was described as having “no teeth” by

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The East County Service Center, a project being built on county-owned land on Technology Way in Brentwood, continues to draw ire from the city’s Planning Commission. It voted 4-1 during their Sept. 15 meeting to determine that the project does not conform to city standards in a number of ways.

At a second special joint meeting on Sep. 15, the Oakley City Council and Planning Commission once again voiced their support for a ban on both large commercial and small in-home data centers in their city. The proposed ban is total, with no exceptions made for data centers that draw less power than a certain threshold or for those designated as home-based businesses. Ancillary data storage rooms, such as small-scale server rooms, will not be affected by the ban. According to the staff report, “‘Data Center’ means a building, portion of a building,

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Secretary of State applauds ruling upholding block on unlawful changes to mail voting for Nov. 3 election California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump administration’s request to pause a recent federal court order blocking unlawful changes to mail voting adopted by the U.S. Postal Service. “This decision was the right one,” she said in a press release. “Attacks on mail voting have the potential to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, violate citizens’ constitutional right to vote, and undercut our democracy. California and its leaders will continue to protect voters’ rights and their ability to participate in free and fair elections.” Trump’s second elections-related Executive Order, would require state and local election officials to redesign and reprint ballot envelopes, enroll millions of voters in a new and untested postal service system, and meet burdensome requirements that would allow the postal service to refuse to deliver mail ballots that do not comply. While legal challenges regarding mail ballots continue through the courts, California’s current election rules remain in effect. County elections officials will begin mailing ballots to registered voters by Oct. 5. Voters are encouraged to make a plan

to vote and check the official websites and social media pages of the California Office of the Secretary of State and their respective county election offices for the most important deadlines and trusted resources and updates. Key dates and deadlines for the Nov. 3 General Election are available at https:// www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-3-2026/ key-dates-deadlines. A full Nov. 3 General Election Calendar is available at https://elections.cdn.sos. ca.gov/statewide-elections/2026-primary/ election-guide/section-07-general-electioncalendar.pdf. California Attorney General Rob Bonta: “After losing in the district and appellate courts, the Trump administration has now lost at the U.S. Supreme Court. Today’s decision is a victory for our democracy and a powerful affirmation of the rule of law. The stakes in this litigation could not have been higher. Voting is the fundamental right from which all other rights flow, and all 50 states allow ballots to be cast by mail in some form. In California and several other states, mail voting is the primary way elections are conducted. Had this rule been allowed to take effect, the consequences would have been catastrophic.

We will remain vigilant in safeguarding our elections, and we urge every eligible voter to make their voice heard.” Gov. Gavin Newsom: “Today is a good day for democracy, the rule of law, and the American people looking to exercise their Constitutional right to vote. California stood up for democracy and we won. “Trump’s attacks on democracy these last 20 months have been nothing short of un-American. Finally, fifty days out, and the American people have certainty when it comes to our country’s electoral process: Voting is safe, vote-by-mail is accessible to any and all who need it. And I encourage every Californian to make their voice heard this November.” These efforts are part of broader moves by the California State Senate to make significant strides in protecting the right to vote during election season. In 2026, California voters are facing an uphill battle as the federal administration continues to obstruct their right to the voting booth through intimidation tactics, limits on mail-in voting, and attempts to seize ballots cast by voters, according to a press release. Now more than ever, the state needs to strengthen and codify laws to ensure any overreach on the local and federal levels can be stopped. It

is imperative that voters feel they can cast their ballot safely and that their ballot will be properly counted, without interference, according to a press release from state Sen. Monique Limon. The right to vote has long been a key pillar of the democratic freedom of the nation. That is why Senate Democrats led the way as the California Legislature passed bills prioritizing the prevention of voter intimidation and the protection of local election workers. Without election workers, the state cannot ensure that ballots are being properly filled out, counted, or certified. These workers serve as the frontline protection for a fair and equal election. With California’s next election in less than two months, these bills help make sure all eligible voters can cast a ballot. The Senate also focused on increasing voter education, outreach, and participation efforts – critical tools to ensure communities are not vulnerable to disinformation. This includes outreach opportunities aimed at educating California communities on where, how, and when to vote. Through the State Budget, the Senate also invested in educational materials that outline what is and is not legal in the voting process to ensure everyone knows their voting rights. These efforts are imperative to protecting communities from disinformation, making voting less intimidating while also empowering voters to make their voices heard.

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Antioch foundation makes wishes come true for ailing seniors Group wants more seniors to request wishes from them by Taylor Shepherd

An Elderly Wish Foundation has granted 267 wishes in the past 25 years and continues working to grant more as the need increases for area seniors.

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For the past 25 years, An Elderly Wish Foundation, a non-profit foundation in Antioch, has granted wishes to people 50 years or older who have a serious or chronic illness. The foundation’s mission is to bring joy and make memories at a time when seniors need it most. “This is a remarkable organization that has been touching lives in Contra Costa County for the past 25 years,” Nora von Ubin, executive director, said. “We have granted 267 wishes so far and we would love to grant so much more.” But von Ubin finds that granting wishes is harder now than when the foundation started. “I have been with the foundation for about six or seven years now and it is hard because people feel that they are not worthy or that there are others out there that are worse off. But we want to help more seniors, so let us know who you know who needs a wish fulfilled.” According to von Ubin, one of the challenges the organization faces is getting more people to be aware of its existence. She said she has been going out and doing presentations to make people more aware of the foundation.

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“We are located in East Contra Costa, but we serve all of Contra Costa,” von Ubin explained. “With support, we can reach even more people, we can grant more wishes, and we can continue to bring hope to those who need it most.” She added that rising prices have also played a role

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Oakley from page 1A computing capacity. Under the definition, data centers also include auxiliary equipment, such as cooling systems, backup generators, storage batteries, and water storage. The previous joint work session on data centers on July 21 saw the City Council direct city staff to investigate the statistics of how data centers harm the health of people in the surrounding residential areas. Staff found that, according to the California Air Resources Board, diesel emissions from backup generators commonly used at data centers “present a highly concentrated cancer risk to individuals living within 150 to 300 feet downwind,” with cancer-causing particulates dropping off by around 70 percent at 500 feet away. These generators, which release nitrous oxide as well as particulates, can cause “immediate airway inflammation” and acute asthma attacks in young people and the elderly within 500 feet of the data center. Particulate and nitrous oxide emissions remain dangerous out to 1,000 feet. In addition to pollutant emissions, staff found that data center generators and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment often emit low-frequency hums that are difficult to block and can radiate distances ranging from several hundred feet to over half a mile, depending on the size of the data center. According to City Attorney Derek Cole, the proposed ban ordinance is worded so as to “leave no stone unturned,” and prevent anyone from believing that they have any right to put a data center in Oakley. “It puts the overwhelming burden on [the developer] to prove that a data center is the only possible use for their property,” Cole said. Cole’s language caused an anony-

mous individual who attended the meeting through Zoom to criticize the ordinance’s prohibition of home data centers. The commenter said that the City Council should “let people do what they want to do in their houses,” and said that banning home data centers was a “slippery slope” that they did not want to see in Oakley. Councilmember Anissa Williams countered that the measure was not meant to limit what people could do in their own homes, but rather to limit the harm they could have on their neighbors. Community Development Director Ken Strelo also noted that there was still the possibility of illegal in-home data centers, similar to marijuana grow houses, but said that, like grow houses, these could be detected by PG&E through a spike in power usage and reported to the city for code enforcement. Another concern, raised by Planning Commissioner Adam Sterud, was whether other uses for Oakley’s land, such as an extension to the Oakley Logistical Center, could be more polluting than a data center. Sterud feared that a ban on data centers could create “an even bigger monster” of pollution. Strelo replied that, while city staff did not have statistics on the pollution generated by the Logistical Center, such projects would have to go through evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act and reduce their environmental effects if necessary. Williams, Councilmember Shannon Shaw, and Mayor Hugh Henderson supported the proposed resolution, creating a consensus that city staff could use to further work on the ban. It was not said at the meeting when the ban would be put before the City Council for approval, but at previous meetings, various councilmembers expressed hope that it could be done before the end of the year.

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Friday, September 18 Rotary Club of Oakley Hosts Texas Hold ‘EmPoker Tournament Fundraiser The Rotary Club of Oakley is hosting its annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Fundraiser that will support the third annual Christmas Food & Toy Drive. The event will be at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Residents of all experience levels are encouraged to participate. Attendees will enjoy dinner, raffles, a cash prize, and opportunities to support the Christmas Food & Toy Drive through monetary donations. Registration is $80 per player. Seating is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Laura Agdanowski at (925) 759-1592 or by email at LauraAgent4u@ gmail.com.

Saturdays, September 19, 26 Brentwood Neighborhood Clean-up

Brentwood residents who have an active garbage account are invited to participate in free neighborhood clean-up events. Residents can bring up to 2 cubic yards (1 pickup truck load or a small utility trailer load) of unwanted household items including general yard waste, appliances, furniture, mattresses, metal, computers, TVs and other electronic waste, free of charge, to the Brentwood Transfer Station at 2300 Elkins Way. Residents must register online to attend the clean-up events. Have your City of Brentwood Utility Billing Account number handy. Register at brentwoodca.gov/ cleanup.

Saturday, September 19 Heart of Oakley Festival

The Heart of Oakley Festival is from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Civic Center Plaza and on Main Street from Vintage Parkway and Norcross. The festival is an annual open-air market that brings local makers, families, and residents together to highlight local businesses. For details, visit oakleyca.gov or call 925-625-7041.

Patriots Jet Team Foundation 13th Annual Benefit Gala

The benefit goes from 5-10 p.m. at the Patriots Jet Center at 760 Osprey C in Byron. Tickets are $275 per person. The 2026 Gala guest of honor and keynote speaker is Colonel Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.). Malachowski made history as the first woman pilot selected to fly with the U.S. Air ForceThunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, serving as Thunderbird #3 (Right Wing) from 2005 to 2007. For details, visit http://www.pjtf.org.

Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 Friends of the Oakley Library Book Fair with Barnes & Noble The Friends of the Oakley Library fair is at Barnes & Noble, 2475 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. A percentage of book and cafe sales will go to the Friends supporting library programs at the Oakley Library. For details, visit http://www. oakleylibrary.org.

Sunday, September 20 Fifth annual La Gran Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Event The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce presents the fifth annual La Gran Fiesta Hispanic Heritage free event at Brentwood City Park downtown from noon-7 p.m. The festival will feature live music, artisan vendors, food trucks and a car show. For details and sponsorship opportunities, contact the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce at 925-634-3344, www. brentwoodchamber.com or email admin@ brentwoodchamber.com.

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Boots & BBQ Festival

The festival at Waldie Plaza, W. 2nd Street in Rivertown features live music, local barbecue cook-off, Rotary of the Delta cornhole tournament, line dancing, a kid zone, local restaurants and artisan vendors, barbecue food trucks and a beer and wine garden from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. For details, visit http://www. celebrateantioch.org.

Italian Catholic Federation Annual ICF Fiesta Car Show and Pasta Feed

The Italian Catholic Federation hosts its annual ICF Fiesta Car Show and Pasta Feed at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church from 4-8 p.m. in the church parking lot, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. This event is a fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the ICF Branch 432 college scholarships. Make checks payable to ICF Branch 432 and send to Lynn Marie Picinich at 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood 94513.For details, email Nita Ohlhauser at ohlhausernita@gmail.com or call 925-667-5287.

Saturday, September 26 American Legion Casino Night

The American Legion is hosting a casino night fundraiser at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. from 6-10 p.m. The evening will feature food, drinks music, dancing and raffles. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $100. All proceeds benefit the American Legion Auxiliary. For details, call 925-584-6712 or email princessdeee@comcast. net.

Art Guild of the Delta annual Banner Up! Auction Event

The City of Brentwood and the Downtown Brentwood Coalition present the Art Guild of the Delta’s annual Banner Up! auction at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free. Every banner purchased supports the artist who created it and Harvest Time. For details, visit http://www. artguildofthedelta.org, email artguildofthedelta1@gmail.com or call Rosalinda Grejsen 925-698-2077.

Stroll For Gold Fun Run and Walk

The annual Stroll For Gold Fun 5K (3.1 miles) Run & Walk and make a meaningful impact for families facing childhood cancer is at Contra Loma Regional Park, 1200 Frederickson Lane. Registration and bib pickup begin onsite at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the event, which starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $35. To register, visit https://www.simpletix.com/e/stroll-forgold-fun-run-and-walk-tickets-281079. For details, email dillonsdreams@gmail.com.

Fundraiser at Nick The Greek

Join the church for a fundraiser at Nick The Greek from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, 5601 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood. Enjoy your favorite Greek food while supporting their mission to serve local families, with 15% of qualifying orders will be donated to St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church. If you are ordering online or from the app, use promo code FORCE4GOOD. For details, visit https://www.nickthegreek.com/locations/.

Tuesday, September 29 An Evening of Wine, Knowledge and Conversation

The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association is hosting an evening of winegrape growers, winemakers, winery owners, home winemakers and wine industry professionals for an informative Q&A panel from 5:30-8 p.m. at Serendipity Cellars, 1600 Chestnut St., in Brentwood. Guests include Andrea Anderson, owner of Beer & Wine Services; Bryan Lucay, winemaker and co-founder of Serendipity Cellars; Dennis Mobley, winemaker at Vino Olivo; Frank Favalora, owner and winemaker at Favalora Vineyards Winery; Tom Bloomfield, local farmer and John Conrad Viano, farmer

and winemaker at Viano Vineyards. For more information, contact Serendipity Cellars at (925) 506-0977.

Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 Friends of the Oakley Library Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Oakley Library are hosting a used book sale from 5-9 p.m. in the Oakley City Council chambers, 3231 Main St. Gently used books for all ages are priced 50 cents to $2. New this year, Friends members will get early entry on Friday at 4:30 p.m.. If you’re not a member yet, visit the website to join before the sale, or scan the QR code at the sale to unlock early entry the same day. Your purchase helps the Friends provide funds for library programs. For details, visit http://www. oakleylibrary.org.

Monday, October 5 Brentwood City Council Candidates Forum

The forum, which includes candidates from Districts 2 and 4, starts at the Delta Theatre, 641 First St., at 6 p.m. with a meet-and-greet. The forum, presented by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and The Press, starts at 6:30. Submit questions by Oct. 1 to editor@ brentwoodpress.com with Candidate Forum in the subject line. The General Election is Nov. 3.

Saturday, October 10 Craft & Vendor Fair in Brentwood

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St., a day of shopping, local vendors, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and great finds for the family await at the fiar where you can support local crafters and small businesses, shop unique handmade products, and enter our Disney Raffle for a chance to win 2 Disneyland tickets.

Bethel Island Health & Safety Fair

More than 30 service providers and agencies will be at Scout Hall & Community Park at 3090 Ranch Lane from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., offering healthcare information, caregiver support, veterans services, mental health services, Medicare/Medi-Cal, safety information, social services, senior services, Wellness information, health screenings (which ones are to be determined) and refreshments and a free raffle. For more information, contact Mark Whitlock at 925-351-3759.

Saturday, October 17 Freedom High School Car Show Fundraiser

This family-friendly day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley, brings together car enthusiasts, local vendors, and residents to celebrate school spirit while raising money for safe and sober grad nights, student scholarships, and individual class activities. Admission is free. Judged awards are for Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, People’s Choice, and Builders Choice. Those interested in registering a vehicle for the show or becoming an event vendor can sign up directly at fhsparentsclub.org. Entry is $30. For details, email info@fhsparentsclub.org or visit fhsparentsclub.org.

Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce Lobster Boil This fundraiser is from 5:30-9:30 at the Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. Presale tickets are $110, a table of 8 is $1,000. Beer and wine are available for purchase. For details, visit https://discoverybaychamber.org/events/#!event/2026/10/17/ discovery-bay-chamber-lobster-boil.

Digs & Rigs in Brentwood

From 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 6641 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood, kids can enjoy a hands-on experience for kids and families up close with the vehicles and equipment they see every day. Families can climb aboard and explore construction

POST AN EVENT! FIND AN EVENT! www.thepress.net/ calendar equipment, utility trucks, emergency vehicles and other rigs while meeting the professionals who operate them. Kids can also learn about careers in public works, construction, transportation, utilities and emergency services. Costumes are encouraged, and free pancakes will be served to little ticketholders, with additional breakfast and lunch items available for purchase. Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Brentwood’s scholarships for local students, community service projects and Rotary International’s ongoing work to eradicate polio worldwide. Attendees are also encouraged to bring used household batteries for recycling at the Rotary Recycling Table as part of the club’s environmental initiative. Tickets are $10 per person or $40 for a family of five, plus ticketing service fees and available in advance through Eventbrite. For details, contact Amy Tilley at rotarydigsandrigs@gmail.com or call 760-473-1231.

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St. Anthony’s Church Food Distribution

Oakley Senior Center food distribution has moved out of their previous location. For the foreseeable future, they will be operating out of St. Anthony’s Church at 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own bags/containers. For more information, call 925-783-0818.

Hope House Food Distribution

The distributions are on Monday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at 218 Pine St. in Brentwood.

IHMC Food Distribution

On the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, the Contra Costa County Food Bank distributes fruits and vegetables from the parking lot at 500 Fairview Ave. from noon-1 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul also distributes food from the church hall every Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Club Los Meganos Event Center at 1700 Trilogy Parkway in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.brentwoodrotaryclub.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 www.rotaryclubofoakley.com. Antioch: The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org. 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 www.facebook.com/ antiochrotaryclub.

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Antioch launches new opioid treatment program

The City of Antioch and BAART Programs in Antioch have launched a new partnership paid for by an opioid-settlement to expand local opioid treatment while addressing neighborhood safety and quality-oflife concerns around the facility. They are marking the milestone with a community hangout featuring guest speakers, local resources, and free refreshments on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. at BAART Programs in Antioch, 3707 Sunset Lane. The event will bring together City leadership, BAART (Bay Area Addiction and Research Treatment) Programs, Public Safety and Community Resources and Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) representatives, neighboring businesses, community partners and residents, according to a press release from Supervisor Diane Burgis’s office. The partnership will expand weekend treatment access and provide financial assistance for uninsured and underinsured Antioch residents. The partnership will also strengthen referrals from the City’s Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) and provide additional security during expanded service hours. The coordinated effort is designed to connect more residents with treatment and recovery resources while promoting a safer and better supported environment for patients, neighboring businesses and the surrounding community.

California Coastal Cleanup day is Sept. 19 California Coastal Cleanup Day is the state’s largest annual volunteer event and it brings thousands of neighbors together to tackle marine debris and keep our golden state glowing. This statewide effort relies on local communities to sweep beaches, creeks, rivers, and parks before trash ever makes its way to the open ocean. The state’s designated clean-up day is Sept. 19. but this year, in East County, it’s Bethel Island Waterways

and Roads Cleanup Day is at Sugar Barge on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m.-noon. For details, visit thewatershedproject. org or coastal.ca.gov.

State offers boating infrastructure grants for marina operators The state Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is accepting letters of intent from public and private entities interested in applying for the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant program. These grants can pay up to 75% of total project costs, with a maximum grant award of $1.5 million. Only the most competitive projects will be invited to submit full proposals. Letters of intent are being accepted through Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m., according to a press release from the state. Funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Trust Fund, the grant program is a competitive program to renovate or construct visitor docks, restrooms, gangways and dockside utility hook-ups to serve recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or greater in length, with stays of fewer than 15 days. Eligible grant projects: • Enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural and scenic resources. • Strengthen community ties to waterfront and increase economic benefits. • Promote public/private partnerships. • Provide continuity of recreational public boating access for larger vessels to the shore. • Promote awareness of transient boating opportunities. Interested applicants should first review the program guidelines to determine if they meet the necessary requirements. The Fish and Wildlife Service ranks and scores grant requests according to regional need, public access, cost efficiency, matching funds and innovations that improve user access to the waterways. Applicants can find additional details on the program’s webpage at https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=28821&utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery. For more information, contact Ethan Tratner at ethan.tratner@parks.ca.gov or call (916) 902-8823.

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certified by Results For America as a nation-leading state for its record of successfully increasing the impact of taxpayer dollars, record of evidencebased actions and results, and increased transparency and access through landmark data infrastructure. This award continues to demonstrate the impact of the Newsom administration’s approaches that are delivering measurable results. Key achievements recognized were: –Data leadership: In 2019, Newsom established the Office of Data Innovation, a department led by technology experts to support other state agencies, departments, and employees to use data, technology, and principles of human-centered design common in the private sector to improve the delivery of services to Californians. • Integrated data systems: California built landmark crossagency data infrastructure to deliver results and create efficiencies through data, including the Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C), linking education, employment, and support agency data. Recently, C2C connected 40,000 community college students with more than $20 million in scholarships. • Performance management: California is streamlining the state hiring process and making applying for and moving between state jobs easier. The State Leadership Accountability Act, requires all state agencies to monitor their internal control systems to minimize fraud, errors, waste, and abuse. Hiring reforms have reduced application screening time by nearly 87% in initial pilots, consolidating 67 job titles into eight classifications.

according to a press release from Newsom’s office. With the governor’s signature on these bills, California has the strongest bills regulating chatbots and social media nationwide, the press release said. These bills follow other landmark legislation to protect children from social media addiction, strong privacy requirements, and nation-leading transparency measures. California was also the first state to create child online safety protections around A.I. companion chatbots – which are being strengthened again. The bills protect children by: • Creating the strongest companion chatbot regulations in the nation — Named after Adam Raine, “Adam’s Law” requires robust protections around companion chatbots for children, including crisis protocols in the case of suicidal ideation, parental controls, and notifications should a child disable safety settings. The bill is also the first in the country to require companies to conduct independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments. • Banning addictive features on social media platforms • Prohibits social media companies from providing users under the age of 16 with addictive features such as autoplay and algorithmic feeds based on user history and profile. • Protecting kids from exploitation and abuse — Expands the scope of child sexual exploitation to include any digitally altered or AI-generated matter that depicts a person under 18 engaged in an act of sexual conduct. • Strongest privacy protections for kids. Protects kids from targeted advertising and regulates the use of kindergarten-12th grade pupil data in A.I. systems.

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Newsom signs child safety chatbot and social media bills Gov. Newsom signed landmark bipartisan legislation strengthening California’s protections for children online and when using artificial intelligence (A.I.). The new laws strengthen safeguards for companion chatbots, prohibit social media platforms from offering addictive features to users under 16, and expand privacy protections for children,

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County Supervisors behaved like high school kids Editor: During the public comment part of the county Board of Supervisors meeting last week on not cooperating with ICE agents, I stated that I was disappointed by the decision to issue only a policy rather than an ordinance. I stated that once again, Supervisor Diane Burgis has failed to listen to her constituents, which is precisely why the recall campaign against her was launched. Supervisor Candace Anderson’s claim that my comment included personal attacks is simply false. What I offered was my opinion on her performance and her repeated failure to listen to the people she represents. Anderson needs to learn the difference between a criticism of job performance versus a personal attack. I did not comment about her appearance or character flaws unrelated to her job. Anderson has shown her true colors by attempting to undermine our First Amendment right to free speech: • Talking down to us and calling us “mean girls” simply because we believe Burgis is not doing her job effectively. • Suggesting that political matters are inappropriate for discussion at a board meeting is troubling because I thought that is exactly where you should talk. During public comments, the public has the right to speak freely and should not be disparaged for doing so. I engaged in Constitutionally-protected activities and was scolded by an elected official for doing so. Speaking during a public comment before any board meeting, you can talk about anything you want to, not be told that it should stop. The three board members who voted in favor of the policy behaved like children, snickering with one another as though they were back in high school. Carlson, Anderson, and Burgis, I am embarrassed for you.

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Church is asked to ‘reconsider’ its bid for El Campanil Theatre Editor: As the founding executive director of the El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation, I feel compelled to speak now — not only because I started this venture, but because this is the critical moment when the theatre’s future will be decided. The El Campanil opened in 1928 as a vaudeville house and later operated as a church before our foundation acquired it in 2003. Restoring it to working order required more than $1 million. Since then, it has hosted events and major stage acts, and it has remained open to the public throughout. In 2023, after COVID wiped out major funding, the theatre nearly went bankrupt. We honored the right of first refusal we had given the city, but the city took no action. We then accepted a bid from an out-of-state investor, and the foundation stayed on as a tenant. Now, facing closure again in 2026, the property owner listed the building. A church has made an offer, but that congregation expects to outgrow it and faces serious parking problems. Meanwhile, the city holds roughly $7 million earmarked for acquiring buildings that benefit the community. We ask the church to reconsider its offer, and we ask the city to be ready to step in the moment the church finds a better fit so this theatre can keep serving Antioch for generations to come. Rick Carraher Former Executive Director El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation

Do you agree with the decision to allow tattoo studios in downtown Brentwood? During their Sept. 8 meeting, the Brentwood City Council voted 3-2 to allow up to four tattoo studios to operate in the downtown area, with some provisions. Some members of council expressed concern that tattoo studios were not as good a use of the space as retail establishments. Do you agree with the final decision?

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Knightsen school breaks ground on new playground By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Students at Old River Elementary School in Knightsen will soon have a new place to play. School and community leaders broke ground on the school’s new playground a week ago Thursday as Knightsen Elementary School District officials joined the school’s community to celebrate the groundbreaking. District leaders said that the new playground grew out of years of advocacy, fundraising, and collaboration. “Today is more than a groundbreaking ceremony,” district Superintendent Harvey Yurkovich said in his speech. “It is a celebration of what can happen when a community comes together around a shared commitment to children. This playground represents the power of partnership, generosity, vision, and the belief that every child deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.” The original playground was built with younger children in mind. Yurkovich added that the new playground will be for all of its students and will be open for the community outside of school hours as well.

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“Every child deserves a place where they can run, climb, imagine, create, and simply enjoy being a kid,” Superintendent Harvey Yurkovich said at the groundbreaking of a playground of the new Old River Elementary School on Sept. 17. “When Old River Elementary School opened in 2008, it included a playground designed primarily for our youngest students. Today, we are breaking ground on

a new playground that will provide opportunities for all of our students to play, explore, challenge themselves, and create lasting memories for generations to come.”

Yurkovich credited several groups and people who helped the project move forward, including Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis and her staff, the county Department of Conservation and Development, the district’s Board of Trustees, and the school’s Parent-Teacher club. “Every child deserves a place where they can run, climb, imagine, create, and simply enjoy being a kid,” Yurkovich said. “ Research consistently shows that play is one of the most important parts of healthy child development. Through play, children develop strength, balance and coordination, and physical confidence. Just as importantly, they learn how to communicate, cooperate, solve problems, take turns, resolve conflicts, and build enduring friendships. Some of a child’s most meaningful life lessons happen not inside a classroom, but on a playground.” Yurkovich added that the playground is expected to be installed and ready for the students, weather permitting, when they return from fall break on Oct. 12. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

Historic collaborative meeting at Wilton Rancheria agrees to tell full story of Marsh Creek State Park

epresentatives from Wilton Rancheria, California State Parks, professional archaeologists, and the John Marsh Historic Trust Board convened at Wilton Rancheria, recognized as a central gathering place for Tribal communities across California. This meeting last month marked a historic moment, according to a press release. By the end of the day, all partners reached a shared commitment: to collaboratively tell the full 7,000 years and beyond history of the land now known as Marsh Creek State Park, honoring its Indigenous stewards, cultural traditions, and deep time connection to tribal communities. The group agreed that the story of Marsh Creek cannot be told solely through the lens of the Marsh family or early settlers. Instead, it must reflect Photo courtesy of Barry Margesson the continuous presence, knowledge, and traditions of From left to right: Patty Bias, Barry Margesson, Miranda Harmon-Smith, Vince LaPena, Bonnie Griffith, the Native people who lived on and cared for this land Zackary Moskowitz, Ryen Goering, Sharon Peterson. Second row: Joaquin Tarango, Venesa Kremer. since time immemorial.

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Liberty faces new test in non-league finale By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

Throughout three of Liberty football’s four non-league games this season, the Lions have battled through several different tests – coming back from behind on the road, picking themselves back up after a loss at home, and fighting back against the defending CIF State champs a week ago. At 2-1, Liberty has proven, at least on the field, that they’re battle tested. When they take the field Friday night at Amador Valley in Pleasanton for their final non-league game of the season, the Lions will face a very different kind of test – playing with heavy hearts not just for them personally, but for their school and the city of Brentwood. The Lions take the field against the Dons nearly a week after a car crash killed two of their classmates, Dominic Ferrari and Caden Kyle. One more Liberty student involved in the early Sunday morning crash, James Harper, remains in the hospital in critical condition, according to Liberty staff. “I knew both of them very well. It’s very tragic,” senior linebacker Jaxon Lowther said. “It’s been very sad for the past couple of days, but we really want to honor them this week, and this week is very special. So, through our preparation throughout this week, we’re just keeping them in the back of our minds and making sure that we’re doing this for them and also our community.” Throughout the week, all three of the

Liberty senior linebacker Jaxon Lowther during the Lions football practice Tuesday afternoon in Brentwood.

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local high schools, along with various organizations within the Liberty community and throughout Brentwood and Oakley have shared their condolences to the families on social media in various posts. “It’s been very sad for the past couple of days at school,” Lowther said. “There’s been a lot of tears, just a lot of memories being shared. It’s been very heavy lately.” “He was a fabulous young man that was a member of this program,” Liberty head football coach Mike Clark said of Ferrari, who Clark said was with the program through training camp during the spring and summer before stepping down to pur-

sue other interests. “He was fabulous, caring, and intelligent. We talked about it (Monday) as a team and I gave them the space to, if they wanted to, talk, and space as a team to emote. We’ll continue to support the guys.” Entering Friday night, the Lions are channeling their grieving to come together more, not just as a team, but to also help bring the Liberty community together as well. “I feel like it unites us,” Lowther said. “It brings the community together. It has us reflecting on what we need to do to be better, what we need to do to just be better as a community, and we just feel like we need to do what we can do to bounce back because it’s

been a very, very hard past couple of days.” “I can feel the whole community, the whole school coming together,” senior quarterback Leysen Rodrigues said. “It sets a good foundation for the team this week to really bond and build from this week and last week.” On the field, Liberty heads to Pleasanton with plenty of momentum behind them. They outscored El Cerrito 28-3 in the final quarter and a half as the Lions’ offense hit their stride while the defense held the Gauchos on their half of the field. While Liberty looks to build on the momentum offensively from last week, Liberty’s defense takes on its own challenge: not being the first team to allow the Dons to score. Amador Valley (0-2) have been outscored 29-0 following backto-back losses to Vanden and Livermore in their first two games. It’s the first time in the MaxPreps era (since 2004) that the Dons have been held scoreless through their first two games, according to MaxPreps. “We’re very excited, and I feel like in our preparation this week that the intensity is higher,” Lowther said. “The pressure (to shut out the Dons) is definitely there, but that’s what we’re here for. We love the pressure and defensively, I feel like we do better when we’re under pressure.” “Going into this week, the team is rolling,” Rodrigues said. “We’ve had a lot of good movement going into these next few days and going into this week’s game, we’re ready.”

Heritage looks for ‘consistency’ in Homecoming game By Raymond Beasley V Correspondent

Although Heritage football sought their first defeat of the season in Eureka against St. Bernard’s, head coach Nick Wisely said while the Patriots lost the game, he saw his team’s chemistry grow over the course of the trip. “The kids got a lot closer as a group,” Wisely said. “We battled some adversity going that far on the road playing in an environment we’re not used to, and just competing. It gave our team a good test, and it was a good test.” The test in question ended in a 35-18 loss to St. Bernard’s, which began for Heritage from the start of the game. Heritage didn’t score until the third quarter. Instead, the Patriots gave up 14 first-half points to the Crusaders, but St. Bernard’s didn’t stop there. While Heritage scored a touchdown in the third quarter, St. Bernard’s scored 14 more points in the same quarter, putting the game out of reach by the fourth. From the public eye, Heritage’s defense giving up 35 points might’ve been the catalyst in the loss. In Wisely’s eyes, he thought the offense didn’t play their best, which didn’t help the defense in the long run. “It wasn’t necessarily all their fault because some things we didn’t execute offensively, and put [the defense] in bad spots,” Wisely said. “We had a turnover in the red zone as well. We just gotta do the little things better. We gotta tackle and get the ball back. Either we take it from [the offense] or force them to punt.”

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According to Wisely, Heritage only has one takeaway in their first three games. Wisely and the Patriots look to lean on his team’s goal for this week in their next matchup against Jesse M. Bethel. “Our biggest thing is consistency. We want to be consistent offensively, defensively, doing the little things. Sometimes when we’re out of position, miss a block, run the wrong route, those things can mess up consistency a little bit. So our goal is to hamper that down.” Another first: Jesse M. Bethel came off of their first win of the season, 16-14 over Pinole Valley, improving to a 1-2 on the season. Despite their record, Wisely said Heritage can’t

look past the Jaguars. “Watching the film they look good,” Wisely said. They got some athletes on their team. They’re the type of team that’ll capitalize on your mistakes. And for us, we can’t make those mistakes. They’re a tough-nosed football team.” By halftime against Pinole Valley, Jesse M. Bethel led 16-14. In the second half, the Jaguars didn’t allow a point, and Wisely took note of it. “In order for us to do good things [against Jesse M. Bethel] don’t make mistakes, force them into theirs,” Wisely said. One player who can do so is Heritage defensive captain Nathaniel Mendoza, who led the team in tackles with 15 in the loss to St. Bernard’s. But he thought his team could’ve been better offensively and defensively. “Discipline,” Mendoza said. “We shot ourselves in the foot that game with penalties, mistakes, and we should execute the run game, and catching [the ball]. I feel like if we clean that up, we should be good.” Mendoza agreed with Wisely on the emphasis of forcing turnovers and how close the team has become during their Eureka trip last weekend. “We were bonding,” Mendoza said. “It was fun, we definitely connected in the brotherhood aspect of things. And then we just have to execute “[We’re focused on] punching the ball out through the second man trying to get the ball out to the best of our ability, that way we can create opportunities for our offense.” Heritage hosts Jesse M. Bethel Friday at 7 p.m. as part of Homecoming. The Patriots are 2-1 on the young season.

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Heritage girls flag football dominates Pittsburg, 55-7 Patriots face toughest opponent yet in Las Lomas on Monday by Mason Tovani Correspondent

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Heritage’s Jaycelin Smith scores late in the Patriots’ girls flag football game against Pittsburg Wednesday night in Brentwood.

Heritage flag football has scored 122 points in their previous three games, the most recent a 55-7 win over Pittsburg on Wednesday night. The Patriots are now 5-0 in league play and 7-2 overall. That’s what makes Monday’s home game against undefeated Las Lomas (7 p.m. at Heritage) a highly anticipated game for head coach Jason Jeffrey. In Las Lomas’ (8-0) eight games this season as of Wednesday, they have conceded 45 points and only 12 in their last three. On one hand, the Patriots scores in bunches, having scored in double digits in all but one game. On the other is a Las Lomas Knights team that has allowed just 5.6 points per game, according to MaxPreps, and is in a highly competitive Diablo Valley League with teams like Alhambra (6-0) and College Park (5-0). This season, the Patriots’ most competitive league game was against the three-time defending BVAL champions in Liberty, a 19-12 win in late August. In those specific matchups, much like the upcoming one on Monday against Las Lomas, the mistakes are more than ever the difference between a win and a loss. “I run our Instagram and I put (as the caption) every time, ‘business trip,’” Jeffrey said. “We have to treat it

that way and yeah it’s a bigger game. When we play these teams (we have to be) hyper focused. (It’s) the fundamentals; you have to be good at everything.” A balanced attack is what any team needs to be successful. Wins and points on the board can’t only come from throwing the ball or a strong defense. With 11 games left in the season, that’s what Jeffrey is seeing this team produce. “We’re probably one of the more balanced teams,” Jeffrey said. “We run the ball really well, and we clearly throw the ball really well. A lot of teams are one or the other… to have weapons on the ground and in the air, it opens it up a lot.” The clear vision for the Patriots is to win the BVAL title and NCS title. Just two weeks ago, Jeffrey spoke about the 2025-26 season as an overall success that did not result in a trophy. This season, the ‘championship mentality’ term he’s used to describe this team is one that he hopes will result in what would be the program’s first title of any kind. To do that though, it takes a collective effort. It requires all 19 athletes to visualize the goal. That’s what made a night like Wednesday an important one for this group going forward to achieve that goal. Even in a blowout win, the starters on the sideline were leading chants and celebrating the 55th point as if it was the first. “Team culture is something all teams strive for,” Jeffrey said. “When we’re able to get into a situation like tonight where basically the whole offense (plays), to hear the rest of them cheer it’s the culture any team wants. We’re a family, and it’s the goal for any team.” To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Meet the man behind Gorilla Rilla Raider Nation’s masked icon is from Brentwood By Jeff Weisinger Staff Writer

King Kong ain’t got nothing on him. For over 30 years, Brentwood native Mark Acasio has been at just about every Raider game and has been a staple in the Raiders’ Black Hole, both in Oakland and, currently, in Las Vegas in Allegiant Stadium since the team’s relocation in 2020. However, you just never saw him. For over 30 years, Raider Nation has been highlighted by one of the team’s mascots in particular, Gorilla Rilla. Nobody’s ever seen both Acasio and Gorilla Rilla in the same place, until this season – sort of. Two weeks ago, on CBS’s “America’s Tailgate” event to celebrate the start of the 2026 NFL season, Gorilla Rilla took off the mask on national television, revealing Acasio. The decision to reveal his identity didn’t come from just CBS. It came from a much closer source – his grandchildren: Kylie, Ava, Lily, Dominick, and Maverick. “They called me one day and said, ‘Papa, we found you on YouTube and you’re famous,’” Acasio said. “‘But we don’t see your face.’ That’s when I knew, after 30 years, it’s time. So, I did it for my family, for my legacy, and for my grandkids to know.” Acasio added that the unmasking “kind of felt like when you’re in the heat and then you walk into a freezer,” he said. “That’s how it felt. … I’m like everybody else. We work, pay our bills, pay our tickets, but (being Gorilla Rilla) takes it to another level just considering why I’m doing it and where it’s going. Really, it’s all the seeds that were planted in the past – positive seeds, inspiring and encouraging others.” Acasio auditioned for the part as the invitation for the spot came through his social media accounts. “I got a message on social media and somebody said that they’d like to talk to me about a possible interview,” he explained. “I get these a lot of times and sometimes I just pass them on, or pod-

Mark Acasio unmasked himself as Gorilla Rilla on CBS’s “America’s Tailgate” special back on Sept. 7.

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casts. But this one was different. I felt different. My spirit told me this is different.” The superhero-esque reveal becomes just the latest chapter as Gorilla Rilla for the 59-year-old Acasio, who had some fun keeping his identity as the popular mascot a secret for so long. “There was a young man, he was wearing a Raiders shirt and he goes, ‘I hear Gorilla Rilla lives in Brentwood,’” Acasio said. “I just laughed inside and said ‘yeah, I heard he’s a pretty cool dude.’” Acasio, a Class of 1986 Liberty alum, was a lifelong Raiders fan, even though he was unable to ever go to a game growing up, especially with the team in Los Angeles at the time. “It was the colors, the shield,” he said about how he fell in love with the team. “It was a commitment to excellence, to ‘Just win, baby.’ Just the mentality of winning and being the best that you can.” He made his Raiders debut at his first game ever in 1995, the year the team moved back to Oakland after spending 12 years in Los Angeles from the 1982 season through 1994. However, he didn’t go to his first game at the Coliseum as the popular gorilla. “I put some makeup on, wore a wig and some things,” he said. “After the two preseason games the makeup would come off, people would come up and hug or just high five and I had to fix myself. The next week we were playing the Kansas City Chiefs and I knew I needed something.”

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That something turned out to be at a yard sale. He found his original gorilla suit for $20. While everyone has seen Gorilla Rilla on with his top hat, goggles, and giant silver ball chain, he started simple: with a Hawaiian shirt. “Kid you not, it was a hit that first day,” Acasio said. “People wanted to take pictures with the gorilla, this and that. It just felt good to be part of the culture of why we do it. As years went along, we added accessories from the hat to the glasses and the name.” Acasio said that the name “Gorilla Rilla” was inspired by Tupac and his song

“Troublesome.” “In that song, there’s certain parts where he says ‘Rilla,’” Acasio said. “I don’t want to be called John Gorilla, or Jerry Gorilla. Gorilla Rilla is smooth.” Acasio’s love for the Raiders has only grown even more since donning the gorilla suit, even through the team’s tough times and its relocation to Las Vegas in 2020. However, there’s one thing that he says will start to make Allegiant Stadium feel more like back home at the Oakland Coliseum. “Just got to win,” he said. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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Paying homage to John Coltrane’s 1965 album A Love Supreme and its players Welcome back. This has been quite a year for the jazz world. Not only did we experience the passing of some of the most important musicians in this genre, but we are celebrating the 100th birthdays of two of the truly great masters – Mr. John Coltrane, and Mr. Miles Davis. Davis influenced jazz music, and Explorations in music in general for over five decades, and ironically Coltrane was a member azz of his first great quintet that recorded the greatest jazz album of all time, “Kind Of Blue. After leaving Davis, Coltrane came to be known as the greatest tenor sax player in the world and developed a unique style because of the compositions he wrote, and his speed and agility Ted Turner Contributor along with his elevating tone, and the use of the soprano saxophone came to be known as spiritual jazz. His album “A Love Supreme “ is what saxophone players to this day use to determine whether or not they can be innovative on both horns. I mention the two albums above because when I took on the task to try to write this review column, these two albums were among the first that I wrote about. So, it is only fitting to honor these two masters in a year that marks their 100th birthday. I review two albums with the same titles , and musical content by two present day young jazz masters. A Love Supreme Branford Marsalis the older brother of trumpet player Wynton (and more talented in terms of being more free and innovative) tackles this album where most other musicians would pick certain parts of this spiritual suite only because they admit that they didn’t have stamina, or skills

to play interpret the notes in a way that would truly do Coltrane justice. But on March 30, 2003, in Amsterdam , Branford, along with Jeff Watts on drums, Robert Hurst on bass, and Joey Calderazzo on piano recorded the full A Love Supreme Suite as Coltrane wrote it. From the opening of the song Acknowledgement with Jeff Watts’ use of the mal-

lets on the drum snares/cymbals, and Branford joining him, they create a blistering duet of interplay between the two of them as Branford soars into the upper ranges on tenor. He suddenly stops, and Robert Hurst plays a bass line that truly makes you believe that the sound has transported you to another level. Calderazzo comes in and plays in a hard lyrical style that reminds you of McCoy Tyner. Then as the album progresses track after track, Branford and company pay a true homage to this Coltrane Suite. There are no shortcuts taken, and the energy and intensity of play are pure spiritual energy. The improvising by each musician is incredible. They know just when to push each other to the next level. Watts plays his part like Elvin Jones (the Drum Machine) who is the original drummer on the album, Hurst keeps the rhythm going with every probing bass line, and Calderazzo attacks the piano with an energy that would make Tyner proud. But Branford plays the saxophone with such energy you get tired just thinking how can he play at such speed, be so innovative, play every single note on the instrument and some you didn’t know existed and not take a breath. This album is exactly 48 minutes long, whereas the original album was only 33 minutes. Just imagine 15 more minutes of improvisational music at an unbelievable pace. Branford and Company are astounding. Please seek this album out and compare it to the original. I will guarantee you will not be disappointed. So, until next time remember: “One of the things I loved about listening to Miles is that Miles always had an instinct for which musicians were great for what situations. He could always pick a band, and that was the thing that separated him from everybody else.” –Branford Marsalis

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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 866645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com PostSale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-26-1053572-SH IDSPub #0316941 9/18/2026 9/25/2026 10/2/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97522 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 2026.

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 trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1053573-SH. 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 866-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-26-1053573-SH 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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-26-1053573-SH and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www. qualityloan.com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. 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 866645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com PostSale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-26-1053573-SH IDSPub #0316996 9/18/2026 9/25/2026 10/2/2026 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 97523 Publish dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 2026.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brenda Manalac, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 27, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/26/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97528 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-26-1053572-SH Order No.: 2816951CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/27/2022. 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, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, 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): RB INVESTMENTS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Recorded: 5/4/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0077729 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/14/2026 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $493,241.74 The purported property address is: 800 F ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 066-203-012-1 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-26-1053573-SH Order No.: 2816953CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, 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): RB INVESTMENTS LLC, A/ AN CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Recorded: 5/27/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0157418 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/14/2026 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $400,751.88 The purported property address is: 106 CAMPBELL AVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 067-328-0053 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0003955 The name of the business(es): Monster Paws Grooming Located at: 1457 Paradise Ln In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luciene Zavoli Da Silva Leite. 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: Luciene Zavoli Da Silva Leite, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/26/2031 Brentwood Press No. 021273 97533 Publish dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004096 The name of the business(es): Delta Marine & Auto Detailing Located at: 4199 Willow Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lance Marlan Amato. 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: Lance Marlan Amato, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 7/29/2031 Brentwood Press No. 021273 97517 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004274 The name of the business(es): Straw Hat Pizza Located at: 6680 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Listek Enterprises, 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: Salvatore J. Listek, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/9/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97494 Publish dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004434 The name of the business(es): Thurman Classic Collection Located at: 8328 Brookhaven Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505-9433, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony John Thurman. 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: Anthony Thurman, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/17/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97516 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004615 The name of the business(es): CASA SOL Y LUNA Located at: 3870 Balfour Rd Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Brenda Manalac 2. Lourdes Luna

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updated insurance certificate listing Brentwood Byron Knightsen Union Cemetery District as an additionally insured entity must be provided. We look forward to your participation in this project and appreciate your interest in working with the district. ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED AT JOB WALK/MEETING. Thank you for your time, consideration, and professionalism. BBK Union Cemetery District FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11545 Brentwood Blvd. NAME STATEMENT Brentwood CA, 94513 File No. F-2026-0004663 The name of PROJECT MANAGER the business(es): LA CHICANA MEAT PRIMO FACCHINI MARKET Located at: 2445 Willow Pass Rd In: Bay Point, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ABO LAITH FOOD RETAIL 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: Qassem M Ali, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/30/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97525 Publish dates: The upcoming projects are as September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. follows: 1. New single story stick frame office FICTITIOUS BUSINESS building on a slab and other associNAME STATEMENT ated work File No. F-2026-0004701 The name 2. Veteran’s Memorial Structure and of the business(es): Pulse & Frame associated work Located at: 530 Petunia Ct. In: Brent- 3. New front main gate entrance and wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered associated work by the following owner(s): Armando 4. New irrigation throughout the R. Martinez. This business is conducted cemetery from new main line valves by: An Individual. The registrant com- installed by others at locations needed menced to transact business under Note: All jobs are under separate perthe fictitious business name or names mits listed above on 8/30/2026. Signature Bid Instructions of registrant: Armando Martinez, In- Bid envelopes must have the company dividual. This statement was filed with name and what project bid is for on the County Clerk of Contra Costa Coun- the front of the envelope. ty on: September 1, 2026 by Deputy Separate envelope per job. Clerk Expires 8/31/2031 Brentwood Note: All bids will be date and time Press No. 02-1273 97527 Publish stamped. Byron Brentwood Knightsen dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. Union Cemetery District has the right to reject all bids. Brentwood Press No. INVITATION TO BID - UPCOMING 02-1273 97564 Publish Dates: SepPROJECTS 2026 tember 18, 25, 2026. BYRON-BRENTWOOD-KNIGHTSEN UNION CEMETERY DISTRICT STATEMENT OF ABANDONWEBSITE LINK: https://bbkucdupMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS gradeproject.com/ BUSINESS NAME Mandatory Job Walk/Meeting The following person(s) has abanDate: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 doned the use of the fictitious business Time: 10:00 AM name Location: 11545 Brentwood, Blvd. 1. East Bay Bankruptcy Law Brentwood, CA 94513 And Financial Planning RSVP: Required, Pre-Registration 2. East Bay Bankruptcy Law Mandatory - Agenda will be pro- 3. East Bay BK Law vided prior to the job 4. East Bay Financial Planning walk. Form for RSVP at 191 Sand Creek Rd, Ste 220, BrentDear Prospective Bidders, wood, CA 94513. The fictitious busiBBKUCD is pleased to invite quali- ness name referred to above was filed fied contractors to submit bids for in Contra Costa County on 9/22/2021 our upcoming projects. All interested under File No. F-2021-0005662 (*1) companies must attend the manda- Corrine Bielejeski, 3501 Keystone tory bid meeting/walk scheduled for Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at This business was conducted by: 10:00 AM. An Individual. Signature: Corrine A full large-format set of project Bielejeski, Owner. This statement was drawings will be made available at filed with the County Clerk of Contra the meeting for review only. In addi- Costa County on: August 11, 2026 tion, a temporary project website Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 97519 and dedicated email address will Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, be provided for submitting bids and 25, 2026. for all project-related communication. Contractors are not permitted to visit the project site unless a site visit has been pre-scheduled and approved in advance. Please download all plans you need for bid submission. Bid Opening will be at 11545 Brentwood Boulevard Brentwood, CA starting at 10am PDT. Please review the list below. Bid Submittal Requirements All companies intending to submit a bid must include the following: 1. Current Contractor’s License You must For Trade Please provide a copy of your valid and renew your applicable license. Fictitious 2. Proof of Insurance A current certificate of insurance must Business be submitted with your bid. 3. Bond Requirement Name If your company is selected, a project statement bonds will be required prior to award. 4. Updated Insurance Naming the every 5 years. District Upon acceptance of your bid, an

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 24CV083529 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CENTORIAL HANSON, an individual, VELMA LEVINGSTON, an individual, and DOES 1 through 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MATHEW ALDEN, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos

legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): HAYWARD HALL OF JUSTICE 24405 AMADOR STREET HAYWARD, CA 94544 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Mathew Alden, 4695 Chabot Dr Ste 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: 925-323-6149 (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): DATE (Fecha): July 16, 2024 Clerk, by (Secretario): Chad Finke Dept (Adjunto) Joshua Rose NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 021273 97549 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2026.

Costa, State of California. This lien sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Sections 21700-21716 of the California SelfService Storage Facility Act. Auction is to be held by Storage Auction Experts 5860870. The owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be in cash only paid at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of a settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97551 Publish Dates: September 18, 25, 2026.

registered by the following owner(s): New Leaf Home Services 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: Robert Marvin, CEO . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 09/02/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 09/01/2031 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004635 The name of the business(es): Yesenia Rosillo Located at: 2319 El Monte Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rosillo’s Bakery Boutique, 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: Yesenia Rosillo, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 8/27/2031 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 97515 Publish dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561, has a possessory lien on all goods stored in the prospective units below. #259 Gayle & Pamela Finley, #1010 Laura Lane, #13 & #731 Rodion Aivazov, #951 Lowell Gresham, #24, #25, #30, #49, #87 #91 John Dryden. The goods, described as furniture, tools and miscellaneous personal property items, are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on October 1st, 2026 at 9:30am. In order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Dominion Sound Publishing, at 3130 Balfour Rd, Suite D #295, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 03/10/2026 under File No. F-20260001316 by Liam May, 3130 Balfour Rd, Suite D #295, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business was conducted as: An Individual. Signature: Liam May, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/27/2026. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Dominion Sound Publishing, at 36 Rockwell St Unit A, Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/14/2025 under File No. F-2025-0005932 by Liam May, 36 Rockwell St Unit A, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business was conducted as: An Individual. Signature: Liam May, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/27/2026. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2026 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: GEARY VETERINARY HOSPITAL, at 1514 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 07/25/2023 under File No. F-2023-0003887 by 1. GOSHAWK VETERINARY CORPORATION 2. PURPLE CAT VETERINARY CORPORATION 1514 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. This business was conducted as: A General Partnership. Signature of Registrant: Erica Weiss-Laroche, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2026. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-2026-0004722 The name of the business(es): New Leaf Heating and Cooling Located at: 709 Calico Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby

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2. Geary Veterinary Hospital 3. Geary Veterinary Located at: 1514 Palos Verdes Mall In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): VNC Veterinary Care, 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: Cyril Vergis, Chief Financial Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 08/25/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/24/2031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, File No. F-2026-0004518 The name 25, 2026 of the business(es): MoneyTime Located at: 2108 N St, Ste N In: SacraFICTITIOUS BUSINESS mento, CA 95816, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT by the following owner(s): MoneyTime File No. F-2026-0004391 The name LLC. This business is conducted by: A of the business(es): Anthony’s A&B Limited Liability Company, State of Electric Located at: 1615 California Organization: CA. The registrant com- Trail In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is menced to transact business under hereby registered by the following the fictitious business name or names owner(s): Anthony’s A&B Electric. This listed above on N/A. Signature of regis- business is conducted by: A Corporatrant: Brian Ramirez, Managing Mem- tion, State of Incorporation: CA. The ber. This statement was filed with the registrant commenced to transact County Clerk of Contra Costa County business under the fictitious busion: 08/21/2026 by Deputy Clerk Ex- ness name or names listed above on pires 08/20/2031 10/01/2004. Signature of registrant: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Anthony Belleci, CEO. This statement Publish Dates: September 18, 25, Octo- was filed with the County Clerk of Conber 2, 9, 2026 tra Costa County on: 08/14/2026 by Deputy Clerk Expires 08/13/2031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 NAME STATEMENT Publish Dates: August 28, September File No. F-2026-0003978 The name of 4, 11, 18, 2026 the business(es): Seles GBC Located at: 2104 Carpinteria Dr In: Antioch ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CA 94531, is hereby registered by the FOR CHANGE OF NAME following owner(s): Alfredo Alejandro PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: MaKenSerrano Morales. This business is con- zee Rae McEuen SUPERIOR COURT ducted by: An Individual. The regis- OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA trant commenced to transact business COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA under the fictitious business name or 94553 PETITION OF: MaKenzee Rae names listed above on 7/28/2026. McEuen CASE NUMBER: N26-1570 Signature of registrant: Alfredo Ser- TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Perano Morales, Individual. This state- titioner MaKenzee Rae McEuen filed ment was filed with the County Clerk a petition with this court for a decree of Contra Costa County on: 07/28/2026 changing names as follows: by Deputy Clerk Expires 07/27/2031 Present Name: Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 a. MaKenzee Rae McEuen Publish Dates: August 28, September to Proposed Name: 4, 11, 18, 2026 MaKenzee Rae Pereira 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons FICTITIOUS BUSINESS interested in this matter shall appear NAME STATEMENT before this court at the hearing indiFile No. F-2026-0004815 The name cated below to show cause, if any, why of the business(es): Evans Flooring the petition for change of name should Located at: 2847 Savoy Court In: Brent- not be granted. Any person objecting wood, CA 94513, is hereby registered to the name changes described above by the following owner(s): must file a written objection that in1. Brian A. Evans 2. Yvette Evans. This cludes the reasons for the objection at business is conducted by: a Married least two court days before the matter Couple. The registrant commenced to is scheduled to be heard and must aptransact business under the fictitious pear at the hearing to show cause why business name or names listed above the petition should not be granted. If on 01/08/2010. Signature of regis- no written objection is timely filed, the trant: Yvette Evans, Party of Marriage. court may grant the petition without This statement was filed with the a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. County Clerk of Contra Costa County Date: 10/30/2026 Time: 9:00 AM on: 09/09/2026 by Deputy Clerk Ex- Dept.: 30 b. The address of the court pires 09/08/2031 is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 this Order to Show Cause shall be pubPublish Dates: September 18, 25, Octo- lished at least once each week for four ber 2, 9, 2026 successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the folFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lowing newspaper of general circulaNAME STATEMENT tion, printed in this county: File No. F-2026-0004568 The name of Brentwood Press the business(es): Date: September 08, 2026 Judge of the 1. Geary Pet Hospital Superior Court

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Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 11, 18, 25, Publish Dates: September 18, 25, Octo- 2026 ber 2, 9, 2026 NOTICE OF PETITION TO NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLENE V. MONTERO, deOF: JASON MICHAEL HAGGARD, deceased CASE NUMBER P26-01100 ceased CASE NUMBER PR26-00307 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the may otherwise be interested in the will will or estate, or both, of: CHARLENE or estate, or both, of: JASON MICHAEL V. MONTERO, deceased. A Petition HAGGARD, deceased. A Petition for for Probate has been filed by: CRISTA Probate has been filed by: ROXANNE MARIE CERVANTES in the Superior MARIAN GRAVES (LEGAL GUARDIAN Court of California, County of: CONTRA OF) ROBIN JAYDA HAGGARD in the COSTA. The Petition for Probate Superior Court of California, County of: requests that: CRISTA MARIE CERSOLANO. The Petition for Probate VANTES be appointed as personal requests that: ROXANNE MARIAN representative to administer the estate GRAVES LEGAL GUARDIAN OF ROB- of the decedent. The petition requests IN JAYDA HAGGARD be appointed as the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, personal representative to administer be admitted to probate. The will and the estate of the decedent. any codicils are available for examinaThe petition requests authority to tion in the file kept by the court. The administer the estate under the Inde- petition requests authority to adminispendent Administration of Estates Act. ter the estate under the Independent (This authority will allow the personal Administration of Estates Act. (This representative to take many actions authority will allow the personal repwithout obtaining court approval. resentative to take many actions withBefore taking certain very important out obtaining court approval. Before actions, however, the personal repre- taking certain very important actions, sentative will be required to give no- however, the personal representative tice to interested persons unless they will be required to give notice to interhave waived notice or consented to the ested persons unless they have waived proposed action.) The independent ad- notice or consented to the proposed ministration authority will be granted action.) The independent administraunless an interested person files an tion authority will be granted unless objection to the petition and shows an interested person files an objection good cause why the court should not to the petition and shows good cause grant the authority. A hearing on the why the court should not grant the petition will be held in this court authority. A hearing on the petition as follows: a. Date: OCTOBER 21, will be held in this court as fol2026 Time: 9:30 AM Dept: 22. b. lows: a. Date: OCTOBER 05, 2026 Address of court: 600 UNION AV- Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 38. b. Address ENUE, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533. If you of court: 725 COURT STREET, MARobject to the granting of the petition, TINEZ, CA 94553. If you object to the you should appear at the hearing and granting of the petition, you should state your objections or file written appear at the hearing and state your objections with the court before the objections or file written objections hearing. Your appearance may be in with the court before the hearing. person or by your attorney. If you are Your appearance may be in person or a creditor or a contingent creditor by your attorney. If you are a crediof the decedent, you must file your tor or a contingent creditor of the claim with the court and mail a copy to decedent, you must file your claim the personal representative appointed with the court and mail a copy to the by the court within the later of ei- personal representative appointed by ther (1) four months from the date the court within the later of either of first issuance of letters a general (1) four months from the date of first personal representative as defined in issuance of letters a general personal section 58(b) of the California Probate representative as defined in section Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of 58(b) of the California Probate Code, mailing or personal delivery to you of or (2) 60 days from the date of maila notice under section 9052 of the Cali- ing or personal delivery to you of a fornia Probate Code. Other California notice under section 9052 of the Calistatutes and legal authority may fornia Probate Code. Other California affect your rights as a creditor. statutes and legal authority may You may want to consult with an affect your rights as a creditor. attorney knowledgeable in Cali- You may want to consult with an fornia law. You may examine the attorney knowledgeable in Califile kept by the court. If you are a fornia law. You may examine the person interested in the estate, you file kept by the court. If you are a may file with the court a Request for person interested in the estate, you Special Notice (form DE-154) of the may file with the court a Request for filing of an inventory and appraisal Special Notice (form DE-154) of the of estate assets or of any petition or filing of an inventory and appraisal of account as provided in Probate Code estate assets or of any petition or acsection 1250. A Request for Special count as provided in Probate Code secNotice form is available from the court tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice clerk. 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These are the remains of a car involved in a twocar crash shortly after midnight Sunday morning on Deer Valley Road in Antioch.

According to the press release by Antioch police, dispatchers received a report of the crash at 12:11 a.m. on Sept. 13. Officers arrived about 10 minutes later and found a silver Infiniti and a white BMW involved in the crash. Police are still investigating what caused the crash. Liberty principal Efa Huckaby sent a letter to the school’s parents and community addressing the crash Sunday

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County from page 1A county is under no obligation to conform to city standards when building on land they own despite it being located within city limits. The service center, which is under construction and is expected to be completed by December 2027 is located off of Technology Way near the intersection of Sand Creek Road and Brentwood Boulevard. Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony in March of this year. “We have communicated our angst on this,” Commissioner Anita Roberts said during the discussion. “There’s definite disregard, but the county is going to do what the county wants on county land … it’s unfortunate but there’s little or nothing we can do about it.” According to the agenda packet for a Feb. 10 City Council meeting, government codes exempt counties from all city planning and zoning requirements on county-owned land within a city. Counties developing their own property within a city are still subject to state standards Although the county is under no obligation to listen to the concerns of the Planning Commission, the latter outlined concerns regarding the project’s lack of conformance to the city’s General Plan, a plan that “identifies the community’s vision for the future and provides a framework that will guide decisions on growth, development, and conservation of open space and resources in a manner that is consistent with the quality of life desired by the city’s residents and businesses,” according to its preamble. The four ways in which the service center does not comply with this plan were outlined by the Planning Commission during their meeting: Inconsistency with Action LU 3b: “Concentrate major office uses along State Route 4 near the Lone Tree Way, Balfour Road, and Marsh Creek Road interchanges.” The project would be a regional facility and a major office use that should be near Highway 4. Inconsistency with Policy LU I-4, which requires new development to occur in a logical and orderly manner focusing growth on infill locations. This project proposes a regional facility in a mostly undeveloped area. Inconsistency with Policy LU 1-5, which encourages new development to be contiguous to existing development. This project proposes a regional facility in a mostly undeveloped area.

Inconsistency with Policy LU 3-5, which requires the City to actively promote the Brentwood Boulevard Specific Plan. The Brentwood Boulevard Specific Plan assumes that 70% of the area will be high density residential uses, and this project does not propose any residential uses. This discussion followed a similar one during the commission’s Aug. 18 meeting in which the commissioners voted 4-1 to have staff determine if there were ways in which the East County Service Center did not comply with the city’s General Plan. Johnson was the dissenting vote in that instance as well. The center is intended to provide centralized services for East County residents with 441 county employees, including about 150 relocated from other county facilities, according to the agenda packet for a Feb. 10 City Council meeting. Although city officials have expressed concerns over the service center, particularly because of increased traffic and other issues, county-level officials have touted it as an opportunity for the area and its residents. “When these doors open, the center will bring services closer to home and improve lives everywhere, every day,” District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis said at the groundbreaking ceremony in March. “This project reflects a simple idea with a powerful impact: government services should be easy to access and centered on the people we serve.” Comments made by the Planning Commission during the Sept. 15 meeting are similar to those made by City Councilmember Jovita Mendoza earlier this year, who expressed her own concerns regarding the project’s impact on the community, as well as the lack of collaborative efforts from the Board of Supervisors. “Regardless of whether the City has discretionary approval authority, the residents of Brentwood — who will experience the traffic, visual, noise ...are entitled to a complete and transparent environmental review,” a Feb. 23 letter from Mendoza to the Board of Supervisors reads in part. “The daily operational effects — employee commutes, visitor traffic, parking overflow, lighting, height, massing, and public safety demand — will be borne by Brentwood residents.” The full Sept. 15 meeting of the Planning Commission can be watched at https://bit.ly/4rA8fo5

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afternoon as the details emerged at the time. “With deep sadness, we share that two Liberty High School students passed away and another student was injured in a tragic car accident Saturday night,” Huckaby said in the letter. “Our hearts are with their families, friends, classmates, teammates, and everyone affected by this tragedy. This loss will be felt throughout our school community.”

County offers explanation behind Brentwood project With Supervisor Diane Burgis overseeing this entire region of the county, Brentwood residents have consistently asked during city meetings why she has focused major projects such as fire stations and the East County Service Center in the city rather than Oakley, Antioch, and other cities in the district. Kristi Jourdan, director of the Office of Communications & Media for the county, answered some questions about the new East County Service Center and the county’s broader interest in development in Brentwood. Why Brentwood? Brentwood has been part of the County’s planning for this project well before Supervisor Burgis joined the Board of Supervisors in 2017. The project is not a new initiative developed solely under her direction but part of a longerterm effort to expand County services and facilities in East County. Expanding services eastward was part of the 2006 needs assessment and the County has marched steadily eastward with service delivery. Antioch already has a presence at Delta Fair and Brentwood is the next logical extension in service delivery as identified in the 2022 Capital Master Plan. East County has historically been underserved in terms of provision of County services. Of the four projects the County is working on in Brentwood, one, ECSC was planned before Supervisor Burgis was on the Board, as outlined below, the two fire stations were planned by the East County Fire District before ConFire annexed them and the only project sited during Supervisor Burgis’ tenure is the D3 Youth Center. And that project was a strategic opportunity created when the original East County Fire District site for Station #90, on land formerly owned by the City of Brentwood, was found to be contaminated with cleanup costs between $5 million and $8 million. ConFire then purchased land along Lone Tree way that was large enough to accommodate both Fire Station #90 and the Youth Center. This colocation will save ConFire and the County money by not having to develop two separate sites and additional savings from being able to use a single design build team to construct both facilities. The County’s decision to locate the East County Service Center in Brentwood

reflects long-standing planning and identified regional service needs. Here’s that timeline: • 2006 needs assessment conducted by the County that identified East County as significantly underserved and recommended expanding and modernizing facilities. • January 2010: Board of Supervisors Finance Committee directed that the proposed center be on the vacant land on Technology Way. (See attached letter from the City in June 2010) • 2011 land purchase: On January 18, 2011, the Board of Supervisors authorized the purchase of approximately 2.83 acres along Technology Way in Brentwood for $1.3 million, with the intention of developing an East County government center. • January 2017: Supervisor Burgis takes office after being elected in the 2016 cycle. • 2022 Capital Facilities Master Plan: On September 20, 2022, the Board adopted the Capital Facilities Master Plan, reaffirming the need for regional service centers in East, Central and West County. The plan identified the East County Service Center as a priority in response to population growth and the need for more equitable access to County services. • Site expansion: In May 2025, the Board approved the purchase of approximately five additional acres adjacent to the existing County-owned property. This expanded the site and allowed the County to eliminate the need for a parking garage, with estimated savings of $15 million to $20 million. What was the reasoning behind bringing this project to Brentwood? Will Supervisor Burgis be one of the employees moving office space from Martinez? The facility is intended to bring multiple County services closer to East County residents, reducing the need to travel to Martinez or other locations to access services. Supervisor Burgis, whose office is already located in Brentwood, will move the District III office to the Center as part of the master facilities plan to reduce the number of leased office spaces. The Board-approved project is designed to accommodate eight County departments. The project is not structured as a facility for the exclusive use of the Supervisor or her staff. Brentwood is the fastest-growing city in East County.

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How teens can learn to drive safely Editor’s note: The Press has compiled a list of resources that recommend ways in which parents can help ensure that their teens are driving defensively. From The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old. In 2024, 752 teen drivers died in crashes, and a total of 2,320 teen drivers were involved in crashes where someone died. Teens contribute to about a third of car crash-related deaths, according to research done by Johns Hopkins University. Now is a great time to start having conversations with your teen or even a preteen about teen safe driving practices. Research shows that parents have the potential to be the biggest influencers over their teens’ behaviors in the car. Always Buckle Up The car doesn’t move until everyone is buckled up — front seat and back, on every trip, every time. More than half of the passengers killed in cars driven by teen drivers in recent years weren’t buckled up in 2024. Half of the teens who die in car crashes are not buckled up. When we did observational surveys at high schools, we saw that if a parent was not buckled up, typically the teen was not either. This is where parents can make a difference. Establishing a culture of everyone always being buckled up on every ride can instill life-long habits in the kids. No drinking and no drugs Emphasize that it’s illegal to drink before you’re 21 — and that driving drunk or high is unacceptable at any age. In 2024, 22% of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking. No distractions Driving is the first and only task when behind the wheel. That means no phones or texting while driving, and not doing anything else — like eating, drinking, or fixing hair and makeup — when you should

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fully focus on driving. About 10% of all teen drivers involved in fatal crashes in recent years were distracted at the time of the crash. Teens should activate the “do not disturb” feature on their phones to eliminate the distractions notifications cause. According to Johns Hopkins University, distractions are among the most common things that teens encounter in the cars. Distractions can come from many sources, including other passengers in the car. Kids can get excited and talk too much, which can distract their attention from driving. And also avoid using electronic devices. No speeding In 2024, speeding was a factor in 33% of the passenger vehicle teen drivers involved in fatal crashes. Faster speeds rob inexperienced teen drivers of the extra reaction time they may need to avoid a crash. Emphasize that they must obey posted speed limits. Limit extra passengers Teen drivers are at a greater risk for a crash when they have others in their car. Passengers can serve as a distraction for inexperienced teen drivers, and that’s why many states’ graduated driver licensing (GDL) restrictions prohibit any passengers in vehicles with teen drivers. GDL laws also set other limits on teen drivers for safety. Drowsy driving Sleep is important, especially for your

teens during the school year when studying can cause long nights. Remind your teen the importance of a good night’s sleep, and the dangers of drowsy driving. From AAA As a parent, you can make a difference. The single most important step you can take to protect the life of your teen is to be actively involved in the learning-todrive experience. Research shows that teens value the opinions of their parents most of all (even if it doesn’t always seem like it). That’s why sharing your knowledge and experience about safe driving is so important. Now is the time to begin a potentially lifesaving dialogue with your teen. As the parent, your job is to manage and coach your teen into becoming a safe, experienced driver through practice driving and mentoring. Be aware of the risks, set and enforce rules, and model safe and responsible driving. Parents need to provide a framework for their teens that guide their decision-making and behaviors, even when they are not around. You play a critical role in your teen’s learning-to-drive process. Here are some important actions you can take. • Evaluate your teen’s readiness. Talk with your teen about personal responsibility, the ability to follow rules and any other concerns before beginning the learning-todrive process. Before you begin practice

driving with your teen, include strict ground rules related to distraction. • Get informed. A lot has changed since you earned your driver’s license. Graduated driver licensing, driver education, license restrictions and supervised practice driving are all part of today’s licensing process. Learn the rules in your state. • Start talking now. You have acquired “road wisdom” over the years – insight you’ll want to share, because it could save your teen from having to learn things the hard way. • Be engaged. When you’re behind the wheel, talk about what you see (road signs, pedestrians, other vehicles, etc.) that could result in the need to change speed, direction or both. Have your teen comment, too. The more time your teen spends behind the wheel, the more experiences you’ll both have to talk about, such as dealing with tailgaters, distractions, speeding, poor weather conditions and more. Emphasize the dangers of these common hazards. • Be active in the learning-to-drive process. The more issues you address early, the safer and smoother the whole process will be. Don’t just set the rules — set the example According to the NHTSA, when a teen driver sees you obeying the rules of the road, they get the message. If you’re breaking the rules, they may adopt those behaviors when they’re on the road. Check yourself: assess how you’re driving (whether you’re following the rules of the road) and think about what your driving communicates to your teen driver. • Stay involved. Continue to practice supervised driving until your teen logs at least 100 hours. Your teen might obtain an intermediate driver license before completing 100 hours of practice driving. This does not mean your teen driver no longer needs to practice, though. Solo driving is actually the riskiest phase for your teen, so stay engaged. To view a video, visit www.thepress.net/ multimedia

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How to conservefuel as prices rise

uel is a necessity for millions

facturer’s recommended PSI can improve fuel economy by roughly 0.6 percent to 3 percent for most drivers, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Driving on tires that are 20 percent under-inflated can reduce fuel economy by as much as 10 percent. Removing unnecessary heavy items from the vehicle also can help to reduce drag.

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electric. Even though the number of electric vehicles is rising, there are still plenty of people behind the wheels of gas-powered vehicles that require routine fill-ups. As of late March 2026, the national average gas price in the United States was $3.98 per gallon, with prices in many parts of the Bay Area topping $6 per gallon. When gas prices rise due to various factors, drivers are increasingly interested in ways to conserve fuel and stretch their dollars further. Here are some ways to reduce the impact of rising gas prices.

Reduce your speed Driving at moderate speeds increases efficient consumption of fuel. Some vehicles may feature an “ECO” mode that

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Drivers can use various strategies to conserve fuel as gas becomes more expensive.

optimizes fuel consumption by restricting engine power, among other changes, or notifies the driver when they are driving in a manner that is using fuel wisely. Driving above 50 miles per hour reduces fuel economy considerably.

Practice smooth driving Drivers should avoid aggressive starts (gunning it) and hard braking, which can

eat into fuel efficiency. Letting off the accelerator early and coasting to red lights or stop signs helps.

Rely on cruise control Cruise control helps maintain a steady speed, which can save fuel on highway travel.

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Turn off the vehicle when stopped for more than a few minutes. When running errands, combine short trips to keep the engine warm, which is more efficient.

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potentially dangerous situations. Tire maintenance, however, can be easy to overlook, according to the U.S. Tire Manufacturer’s Association (USTMA) and local experts. “Tires should be changed when they are worn out,” said Tyler Smith, manager of Les Schwab Tire Center in Brentwood. “There is no industry standard regarding time, but we look at condition and tread depth. Tires should be changed once they reach 4/32 of tread depth for optimal performance and traction.” An easier way to determine that is to stick a penny in the treat. If you can see Lincoln’s entire head, the tread is too low and the tires need to be replaced. If you can’t see much of Lincoln’s head, the tread is fine. Smith added that as tires age, they can develop issues like ozone cracking, so it is recommended to replace them before it is too late. Smith also stressed the importance of rotating tires to extend their lives. “Front tires will wear the edges, and rear tires will wear the center tread,” Smith said. “Rotating tires evens the tread wear and helps the tires last longer.” The top four ways to maintain tires, according to the USTMA, include: Tire pressure: It should be checked at least once a month or before a long road trip, along with the spare tire as well.

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Experts recommend taking a few minutes each month to visually inspect tires for uneven wear, high and low areas, unusually smooth areas and other signs of damage. Under-inflated tires can generate excessive heat build-up and stress, while over-inflated tires are susceptible to damage or being punctured when hitting an obstacle, such as a pothole. Tire gauges can be used to check inflation pressure, measured in PSI (pounds per square inch). Recommended tire pressure for a vehicle can be found on a label on the driver’s door or in the vehicle owner’s manual. Tread: Keeping an eye on the treads ensures vehicles have the necessary grip on the road, especially in poor weather. Experts recommend taking a few minutes each month to visually inspect tires for uneven wear, high and low areas, unusually smooth areas and other signs of damage. Rotation: Regular tire rotation helps tires to wear evenly,

extending their useful life. Tires must be rotated based on the recommendations in the vehicle’s owner’s manual to prevent irregular tire wear. If no rotation period is specified, USTMA recommends every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. After rotating, experts recommend ensuring the inflation pressure is set to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. Alignment: Misaligned tires can lead to uneven, rapid tread wear and should be corrected by a tire dealer. Tire alignment should be checked periodically or if there is any indication of trouble, including “pulling” where a car drifts to one side. Tire alignment problems may be caused by striking a pothole or other road hazards. “We talk with our customers and understand their driving habits and recommend the best tire for their needs,” Smith said. “The best part of purchasing the recommended tire from Les Schwab is what comes with the tire; America’s best tire warranty. We offer a 60-day ride guarantee, a full service plan for free, and protection on every tire we sell so if it gets damaged, we will replace it for 100 percent of what you paid for the tire in the first place. Our warranty comes with every tire we sell at no cost to the customer and has no time limit.” Looking ahead to the fall and the rainy season, Smith said that while there are tires that handle the rainy season better, there is not a specialty tire built just for the rain because tires are rated across many tests, such as dry traction and wet traction. “At Les Schwab, we do our best to inform our customers which tires are the best for each season and how they rate versus other offerings,” Smith said. “We care about our customers’ safety and want to ensure they are set up for success.” For details, visit https://www.ustires.org/tire-care-essentials. Les Schwab Tire Centers are in Brentwood at 6361 Lone Tree Way (925-513-3432) and in Oakley at 89 Carol Lane (925625-4532).

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“Document as much as possible,” said Beth Zeigler, an insurance advisor from Zeigler Insurance in Brentwood. “Exchange insurance information from each party, along with contact information. This is extremely important.” with scenes and pictures of the accident, such as possible skid marks or if the accident took place off the road. Additionally, the California Department of Insurance also recommends obtaining names, addresses, telephone numbers including those of any witnesses, and vehicle identification numbers and to verify that the information provided is accurate. Zeigler also added that reasons can vary for insurance premiums increasing, depending on a driver’s accident history, their age, if a bodily injury occurred, and how much insurance they have to pay out. Insurance premiums can increase up to 20 percent for those found to be at fault. To lower insurance premiums, insurance company Geico states ways to do this that include increasing their deductible, maintaining a good driving record, and bundling on different types of policies. However, it could take three to five or 10 years for people to get their premiums back down due to losing a good driver discount, being a younger or older driver, or in the event of a DUI. Other tips from the California Department of Insurance, include:

♦ Read insurance policies, and don’t wait until after an accident. If it is hard to understand a policy, ask an agent and/or company to get clarification. ♦ Get as much information as possible at the accident scene to provide and immediately notify an agent and/or insurance company if an accident occurs. ♦ Save stories for the police and for the insurance companies. ♦ Cooperate with insurance adjusters and investigators to support their efforts. ♦ If it is difficult to understand something about the claims procedure, ask an agent and/or insurance company representative to explain. Things to avoid: ♦ Do not sign statements regarding fault or promise to pay for damages to the other party. ♦ If the other party offers to pay for one’s deductible, do not sign anything. ♦ Do not refuse to share required information, including details for driver, insurance, and vehicle.

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JAKE MENEZ hile the idea of winterizing a vehicle brings to mind snow tires and chains ahead of a snowfall, it is just as

important to prepare for winter driving in a place like East County that experiences frequent winter rain instead. There are a number of precautions drivers can take before getting on the road this winter. Maintaining a vehicle is important year-round, but autumn is the best time to touch base on various key components, according to Rob Brandt, an executive at Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood. Brandt says the most important things to service when preparing a vehicle for winter conditions in California are the windshield wipers, tires and brakes.

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“Check tire inflation pressure on all four tires and the spare more frequently in fall and winter,” The American Automobile Association (AAA) says in its winter checklist. “As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures — typically by one PSI (pounds per square inch) for every

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in the groove of the tire with Abraham Lincoln inserted into the tread headfirst and his entire head is visible, the tread is too low and the tire should be replaced as soon as possible. If Lincoln’s head is at least partly obscured when inserted into the groove, then the tire has an acceptable amount of tread. Spare tires should also be checked for proper tread depth before a situation arises in which the spare is needed.

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Replace your windshield wipers

Replacing windshield wiper blades is one of the simplest checks that Brandt recommends before winter because it is one most drivers can do themselves. The rubber components that repel water can be made brittle by the summer sun and result in ineffective blades that streak or leave behind droplets, reducing visibility. “Wintertime is a good time to change wiper blades for visibility,” Brandt says. “We don’t get as much rain as other states here, but it’s good to stay on top of that.” For drivers who are unable to change the wiper blades themselves, auto parts stores often provide this service free of charge.

Check your brakes and brake pads

Even with properly maintained tires, coming to a stop safely on a slippery road requires a vehicle with brakes in good

condition. Worn-down brake pads increase stopping distance regardless of season, Kelley Blue Book warns on its website. Worn-down pads and slippery winter roadways are a combination that can lead to traffic accidents if brakes are not maintained. A squeaking or grinding metal-on-metal sound when brakes are applied is the most common indicator that pads need to be replaced, but the vehicle pulling to one side while braking or a rumbling in the pedal can also be indicators of needed service, the website says.

Test your battery

In addition to the three winter preparedness tips suggested by Brandt, AAA’s own winter care checklist recommends drivers check their car’s battery, as colder weather can cause a battery with a weak charge to struggle. “Have the battery and charging system tested by a trained technician,” the checklist says. “A fully charged battery in good condition is required to start an engine in cold weather.” The rest of AAA’s winter checklist can be found at https://bit.ly/3BCgMAA

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Daniel Brandt, Service Manager at Bill Brandt Ford, 8100 Brentwood Blvd., said one of the best ways residents can keep your vehicle running smoothly is by staying consistent with basic maintenance. “With fuel prices, parts, tires, and general expenses increasing, many customers are trying to prioritize what needs to be done first,” he noted. “That is where our team tries to help. Whether a customer is visiting our main Ford service department or stopping by Quick Lane for routine maintenance, our goal is to inspect the vehicle, explain what is safety-related, what may affect fuel economy, and what items can be planned for later.

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