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Brentwood artist mourned Neighborhood by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer The Brentwood arts community has lost a longtime supporter, advocate and friend. Ron Beatty, 78, died May 25 following a prolonged battle with cancer. A Connecticut native, Beatty was the corporate director of security for Rockwell International when he retired in 1997. When he moved to Brentwood in 2000, he became a powerful force for public art, and helped found the Brentwood Arts Commission and the Brentwood Arts Society. And although he called himself a “Sunday afternoon painter,” Beatty’s passion and talent for the visual arts were admired and respected throughout the community. A showing of his work will be held on June 12 at artist Bill Weber’s gallery. “Ron was a very talented artist,” said his wife, Lilly. “But he was also a writer and storyteller. He was so involved in the Brentwood art community because he was an artist himself and had a desire to share that love with his town.” For his ongoing work and dedication to the arts, Beatty was recently named the Brentwood Art Society’s 2010 Artist of the Year. “He was wonderful guy and talented artist,” said friend Jack Gaughan,

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The next installment of the Antioch Police Department’s Neighborhood Cleanup Program takes place Saturday, June 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers should report to the parking lot of the Lone Tree Elementary School, 1931 Mokelumne Drive, where they’ll receive instructions and equipment. The targeted area is within walking distance. Barring inclement weather, future Neighborhood Cleanup events will be scheduled for the first Saturday of the month and will target business and commercial areas as well as residential. The Neighborhood Cleanup Program is a collaborative effort of United Citizens for Better Neighborhoods, community volunteers, the Antioch Police Department Crime Prevention Commission, Neighborhood Watch Program, the City of Antioch Community Development Department, Neighborhood Improvement Services, and the Public Works Department. In the words of an Antioch Police Department press release, “Collectively, ‘We,’ everyone who works and lives in the City of Antioch, can make a difference and improve the quality of life. It’s our community and it’s our chance to make a difference … Neighborhoods free of trash and refuse are inviting, and a clean community instills a sense of community pride.”

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HARP and HALO play matchmakers Looking for a new furry friend to welcome into your home? Homeless Animals Response Program (H.A.R.P.) and Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (H.A.L.O.) are participating in a blowout weekend adoption event to place all its dogs and cats in qualified homes as part of Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon. Free adoptions will be offered throughout the weekend at the following locations and times: H.A.R.P. locations: • Saturday, June 12 at PetSmart, 4655 Century Blvd. in Pittsburg from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (dogs and cats). • Sunday, June 13 at PetSmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way in Antioch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (dogs only). • Sunday, June 13 at Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way in Antioch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (cats only). H.A.L.O. locations: • Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13 at PetSmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way in Antioch 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13 at H.A.L.O. Foster Home, 6231 Sellers Ave. in Oakley noon to 3 p.m. Thirty-eight shelters and adoption guarantee groups in Alameda and Contra Costa counties are participating in Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon. The event is sponsored by the Alameda-based Maddie’s Fund, the largest pet foundation in the country dedicated to sav-

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Nearly 40 shelters will pool their efforts next week to ﬁnd places for homeless animals.

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ing dog and cat lives by helping to create a nokill nation where all healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats are guaranteed a loving home. To achieve this goal, Maddie’s Fund is investing its resources in building community collaborations in which animal welfare organizations come together to develop successful models of lifesaving. In an effort to help empty participating shelters, Maddie’s Fund will give the groups $500 for each adoption performed during the two-day event. The foundation hopes to donate more than a half-million dollars. The adoption event is being held to honor the memory of the foundation’s namesake, a miniature Schnauzer named Maddie, to increase awareness of shelter animals and their need for loving homes and to shed light on the tireless efforts of the shelters and adoption guarantee organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties that work so hard to save the lives of countless dogs and cats. “It is our hope that by 2015, all healthy and treatable dogs and cats will be saved in the United States,” said Dave Duffield, Maddie’s Fund founder. “We believe that the American people will lead the charge. Maddie’s Fund is investing in the fantastic work being done by

animal shelters and adoption guarantee organizations to help achieve the goal. Events such as Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon provide visibility for this very important cause.” Those wishing to adopt an animal must have a fully fenced yard. Renters will need a note from landlords on their letterhead. No adoptions will be granted to families with children under 5 unless the pet’s history with small children is known. If adopters currently own a dog, they must book an appointment for the potential dog and current dog to meet. H.A.R.P. is an all volunteer animal welfare organization dedicated to ending dog and cat overpopulation through community education, spay and neuter programs, and adoptions. H.A.L.O is run strictly by volunteers who give their own time, money and homes to foster animals until they find good homes. All H.A.L.O pets get spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. H.A.L.O. is also known for taking in many special-needs dogs and cats, paying for their medical needs and finding them loving homes. For more information, visit www. harp-rescue.org, www.eccchalo.org or www.maddiesadoptathon.org.

Bridge work will close Highway 4 Both directions of Highway 4 will be closed for bridge work at Middle River from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, June 4, and Sunday, June 6 through Friday, June 11. Flaggers and CHP will be at or near Tracy Boulevard and Discovery Bay during soft closure to allow local traffic through the work zone until the hard closure begins. Through traffic will be detoured onto local roads: • Eastbound detour: Byron Highway south, Contra Costa side: Grant Line east, a segment of I-205 east, exit Tracy Boulevard left, north on Tracy Boulevard, back to Highway 4 (San Joaquin side) • Westbound detour: Tracy Boulevard south (San Joaquin side): a segment of I-205 west, exit Grant Line/Naglee Road west), Byron Highway J4 north, back to Highway 4 (Contra Costa side).

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Teacher of the Year

intage Parkway ﬁrst-grade teacher Debbie McElwain was recently named Vintage Parkway Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year for 2010. McElwain’s ﬁrst-grade class expressed appreciation for their dedicated teacher by presenting her with a memory quilt.

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Special-ed program feels budget pinch by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer As the parent of a special-education student, life for Kasey Harvey has never been easy. “Getting Devyn up for school used to be an epic battle,” said Harvey of her bipolar daughter. “She’s a sensitive child and kids can be so cruel. One day I picked her up from school because another student had spit on her. You can’t imagine what it’s like to pick up your child and see a huge gob of spit on her shoulder. Talk about heartbreaking.” But that trend began to change last year when Harvey enrolled her daughter in the Matrix program at Freedom High School. “She’s like a different child,” said Harvey. “She’s the first one up in the morning. She’s cheerful, confident and successful, and it’s the Matrix program that has made all the difference.” Matrix programs are special-education classes for students who find it hard to learn in a traditional classroom setting. Matrix classes are small, and tailored to accommodate and enhance students’ individual needs while keeping them on the diploma track for graduation.

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But due to budget constraints, the program – which also offers classes at Heritage and Liberty high schools – will be consolidated. And while Devyn and the other students at Freedom will remain in place for another season, the following year the program will be shifted over to Heritage. “I’ve spoken to all the parents in the class (at Freedom) and we are working to find a good solution to the transition,” said John Saylor, director of special services for the Liberty Union High School District. “We wanted to make sure that we are giving the highest-quality instruction to these students that we can, and most of the parents are very happy (about the changes).” But others such as Harvey, who credit the successes of their children to the program and its teacher – who it has been announced, won’t be returning to Freedom next year – feel differently. “The turnaround for Devyn and the other students is due in large part to their teacher,” said Harvey. “She has created an environment that challenges and nurtures her special students, building on their assets and not punishing their deficits. That’s why it’s so devastat-

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Excelsior club promotes tolerance by Ruth Roberts

Founding members of Excelsior Middle School’s GSA Club pose for a photo during one of their meetings last year.

Staff Writer Their watchwords are “Don’t ask, please tell,” but for members of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at Excelsior Middle School, the phrase is less about sexual orientation than it is about tolerance, acceptance and support. “You know middle school can be a tumultuous time for kids, and oftentimes name-calling that is seen as harmless fun can hit the core of a young person, and that’s not OK,” said Byron Union School Superintendent Eric Prater. “From my perspective, the GSA is an opportunity for our school to promote intolerance of bullying on any level.” Founded at the end of the school session last year, the GSA club at Excelsior was born of a desire by students to participate in the National Day of Silence: an annual event designed to bring attention to anti-gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender behavior. When teacher Matt Colbert noticed that some students wanted to continue on with the Day of Silence theme by forming an on-campus club, he offered to serve as the GSA faculty advisor. “I’ve been teaching for 21 years and this is easily the best thing I’ve been a part of,” said Colbert. “This is not a political group – we make no assumptions. It’s just a place to come and feel safe and socialize. These are an amazing group of

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kids.” And it’s a growing group. At the beginning of the school year, one of GSA President Demi Neal’s goals was to increase the club’s membership. By the end of May, that membership had expanded from 13 to more than 20. But the changes, according to Demi, should be expressed in more than numbers. “I’ve seen a major difference in the attitudes on campus since the club began,” said Demi. “This (GSA) is about more than being gay; it’s more about non-hate and acceptance and feeling safe no matter who you are.” Haley Rollins, now a freshman at Liberty High School and one of the orig-

inal members of the Excelsior GSA, said that when the program first began, there was a contingent of students who didn’t support the club. “At first lots of people thought it (GSA) was dumb, but that’s exactly why we wanted to start it: to put an end to stereotypes and intolerance,” said Haley, who is straight. “I have lots of family members who are gays and lesbians and I don’t care. I love them just the same. And a lot of other students (at Excelsior) felt the same way. We felt very strongly about who we are, and who we love, and about acceptance.” see Tolerance page 16A

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Seniors get the Willy’s s anxiety of the school-year’s end, ﬁnals and senioritis hit Heritage this week, Willy’s Bagels and Blends gave 2010 Heritage seniors lots of Willy big love. Every senior that purchased a bagel and a smoothie got a 2010 senior send-off Tshirt, putting Willy big smiles back on many faces. At left are members of the Heritage Class of 2010 sharing in that love. In the front row are Kayli Chirayunion and Jessica Crawford; middle row: Amy Velasco, Megan Ward, Jamie Carey and Heather Hanson; and back row: Meg Lyons, Scott Richardson of Willy’s, Kaylee Vernoy and Katie Dolan. In addition to supporting local seniors, Willy’s is generously donating to Grad Night and gearing up for the upcoming Relay for Life.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters By Trevor Frey

Reintroducing CalHFA “While the financial market turmoil continues and California faces unique challenges economically, there is perhaps no more important time for our agency to work on behalf of families statewide,” said Steve Spears, acting Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency, otherwise known as CalHFA. Since the agency’s creation in 1975, CalHFA has helped over 150,000 California families realize their dream of homeownership by using over $18 billion in non-taxpayer funds to secure low rate fixed mortgages, as well as offer down payment assistance programs. Now, in 2010, CalHFA is once again putting its money where its mouth is and bringing back their most popular down payment assistance program to date…the California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program. More commonly referred to as CHDAP, this junior or second loan/lien program, financed through voter-approved Propositions 46 and 1C, has been the most successful down payment assistance program in CalHFA’s history. Over the years it has provided more than 31,000 California families with the assistance needed to buy their first home and is once again becoming available after an 11 month hiatus. The program itself offers up to 3% of the purchase price, or the home’s appraised value - whichever is less - to the buyer for either assistance with their down payment, or to help with closing costs. Although the potential purchaser would first have to bring in their own 3% to match the funds being lent, the CHDAP loan has no repayment schedule until the new owner sells or refinances their home.

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So what first loan out there can be paired with the CHDAP second lien program in order to allow the buyer to only bring in 3% of their own funds? For first time buyers – defined as a person(s) who has not had an ownership interest in their primary residence during the previous three years – CalHFA has also put in place (as of June 8, 2009) its new Cal30 program. This first mortgage allows for 95% financing at a 30 year fixed rate of 5.125%. Also, as an added benefit to the buyer, the Cal30 program allows for a maximum combined loan-to-value of 102% of the purchase price. What does that mean and how does it help you? Buying a home for $200,000 would result in a principal and interest payment of $1034.53 at 5.125% with an initial cash investment of $6000, 3% of the purchase price accordingly. The Cal30 principal loan amount would be $190,000 (95% of the purchase price), plus your $6000 down payment, plus another $6000 (or 3%) from the state via CHDAP to cover the remainder of the down payment, and assist with closing costs. According to Executive Director Steve Spear, “Because of the decline in real estate prices, the number of Californians who can now afford a home is twice what it was at this time last year,” now would be a great time to get pre-approved for this program and start looking for a new home. If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to write me at tfreymortgages@yahoo. com or call me directly on my new cell phone, (925) 726-1444. – Advertisement

Learning something new – every day things. “I feel pretty good about it (earning perfect attendance),” Trevor said. “I don’t really think of getting perfect atTrevor Fletcher loves going to school. tendance every day. I just go to school In fact, Trevor, 11, hasn’t missed a day of and want to be there every day. My sisschool since first setting foot on the Tim- ter, Kendall, also got the honor two years ber Point Elementary campus as a kinder- ago, so I feel good about keeping it in the gartener. family. You’ve just got to To honor his six years make sure you don’t eat of perfect attendance betoo much junk food and fore he heads off to the stay away from sick peosixth grade at Excelsior ple, and try to stay healthy Middle School in the fall, and active. Also, luck has Trevor will be recognized something to do with it.” by the Byron School Trevor, whose favorBoard at its next meeting ite subjects in school are on June 17. math and social studies, Trevor’s mother, said he’d like to be an arAzita, couldn’t be more chitect or a professional proud. “We are very baseball player when he much looking forward to grows up. the special presentation at Azita said Trevor is TREVOR FLETCHER the board meeting,” she an active child who parsaid. “We’re so proud of him. Not only ticipates in a traveling baseball league as for his perfect attendance, but for being a well as basketball, football – and anything well-rounded, good-hearted kid, getting else with a ball: “He likes being active and straight A’s all throughout his elementary working out. He also likes to play with his school years and always trying to do his buddies, play video games, and he loves best at everything he does.” music.” For Trevor, earning perfect attenThe family plans to celebrate by takdance is just icing on the cake, but the real ing Trevor to dinner at his favorite restauprize is going to school and learning new rant, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.

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Program from page 7A ing that she won’t be there next year.” Freedom Principal Erik Faulkner said the elimination of Freedom’s Matrix classes and the replacement of the current teacher – are separate issues, and because one of them is a personnel decision, the details cannot be discussed: “But I can assure you the reasons (for the teacher’s dismissal) are legitimate and real.” Harvey and other parents, however, are concerned about the new arrangement. “It won’t be the same program – they are absolutely correct,” said Saylor. “It’s going to be better. We are trying to include the rigors of the program along with the high quality of instruction that

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these students need. We want what is best for them in the long run, and we believe this is it.” Faulkner sympathized with the families of Freedom’s Matrix students, but said his eye is on the bigger prize – graduation: “Parents want the emotional support for their kids of course, and so do we. But we also want the high school diploma to go with it. And those families want that, too. So if you want to do that, we have to make some changes.” Saylor agreed: “We understand that this is an issue charged with emotions, but it’s not a punishment. We want what’s best for the students, too.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Tolerance from page 8A The GSA was formed, said Prater, along the same lines as other Excelsior school clubs – under the education code and existing school board policy. The GSA meets once a week at lunchtime and for the occasional after-school activity and charity event. This year, the group spearheaded a food drive with the Brentwood-based Delta Community Services organization to provide needy families with groceries. But the group hasn’t been without its share of controversy. “There have been some conversations about the group by some parents who see it as a potential recruiting tool,” said Colbert. “But I have to say that it has always been a civil dis-

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course. On the other hand, I have had far more parents tell me how happy they are to have this club on campus.” “One of the things I liked about the club at Excelsior,” said Haley, who is also a member of the Liberty High GSA chapter, “is that it is a positive thing. I really felt like we were making a difference and bringing a positive aspect to campus.” Colbert agreed that the club’s purpose is purely positive and that the GSA is making an impact on students both gay and straight. “I believe that the tide has turned and ‘gay’ is no longer a bad word on campus,” said Colbert. “It’s been a ride, and I’d definitely say we’re breaking ground.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Have a superb summer Editor: On behalf of everyone at Barnes & Noble in Antioch, we would like to thank all of the Awesome Educators for a wonderful year. We wish them all a relaxing summer and look forward to seeing them all for the 201011 school year. The Staff at Barnes & Noble Antioch

Measure F area could benefit Antioch Editor: I had the honor to be a member of the Antioch City Council from 2000 through 2008 and I continue to speak out on issues facing our city and East County. Antioch is in serious trouble. Mayor Jim Davis recently announced that our city might be on the verge of bankruptcy. He mentioned the real possibility that we might not be able to make payroll within the next six months. We’ve already seen deep cuts in our police staffing as well as throughout city government. Our reserves have been depleted. When we were growing, Antioch avoided these problems by bringing in revenue and new investment. Unfortunately for us, this effectively stopped in 2006, before the downturn in the housing market, which began in 2007. Ever since we stopped growing, our financial situation has become worse. In 2005 we passed Measure K by a nearly 60-percent vote. I was proud to strongly endorse this initiative, which allowed us to bring Roddy Ranch into Antioch. It also gave us our own urban limit line, which the voters of Antioch control. We had had many fights with the county over land planning. Creating our own line put us in charge. This brings up Brentwood’s Measure F. The initiative area borders both Brentwood and Antioch. Currently, it’s within Brentwood’ sphere of influence (SOI). However, I believe a majority of Antioch residents would vote to annex this land if the people of Brentwood don’t want it. The extra funding it would provide would help us enormously with our budget issues. Additionally, this area

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would also build roads and utilities we need to allow our growth to continue in the southern part of our city. In fact, implementation of the Roddy Ranch development requires other areas to help pay for infrastructure. We know that a sphere of influence can change. We saw it when the City of Pittsburg successfully got LAFCO to change the SOI for the Baker property from Antioch to Pittsburg; and then Pittsburg annexed the Baker property. The Baker property is now developed and known as Century Plaza and Delta Gateway. Its sales and property tax revenues go to Pittsburg instead of Antioch. I can’t vote in the Measure F election. But many friends in Brentwood have asked me what I thought about the chances of the site coming into Antioch. Although I can’t predict the future, the bottom line is that it would complement Antioch’s plans for Roddy Ranch and FUA1, where Kaiser Hospital is located. Arne Simonsen Antioch

Measure F not a problem solver Editor: This letter is in response to Ms. Dieteman’s from the May 28 Brentwood Press. I am a senior at Heritage High School and I too have experienced the awful congestion and traffic that comes with attending Heritage. For four years I’ve driven to and from school in insane traffic, and yet, nothing has been done. However, I would like to encourage voters to vote No on measure F. If measure F passes, the traffic conditions will not be alleviated, they will only worsen. Brentwood is a commuter community. Heritage is at it’s full capacity. So why add 1,300 new homes and families into the mix? It doesn’t matter if the development is constructed now or later, measure F is poor planning. Sure, the traffic will be alleviated when American Avenue is extended and Balfour is widened, but when the housing development is finished and homes are occupied, we will be back to square one. The traffic itself is an effect of poor planning. I would like to know who decided it would be a fabulous idea to build a middle school right behind a high school! There are some days where Adams does not have school but Heritage does. It’s almost astounding how little traffic there is on these days. Poor planning doesn’t fix poor planning; it only creates more problems. On top of that, traffic is worsened by traffic violators. People will literally stop in the middle of a lane where traffic is supposed to flow so they can make a lame attempt to merge into the turning lane for American Avenue. Though drivers believe they’re cutting past all the traffic, they’re simply adding more to it. Not only that, but their violations make Balfour road extremely unsafe. It’s not even teen drivers that are driving in this manner it’s parents too. We need police officers in this

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area. The only time I’ve ever seen a police officer on the way to school was the first few days of each school year. Now that is ridiculous. Brentwood doesn’t need more housing. What Brentwood needs is businesses - people don’t want to live in places where they cannot find jobs. However, the land Measure F proposes we build on is not an adequate space for buildings of any kind, whether it be housing, retail, etc. for obvious reasons. Measure F supporters argue that if measure F does not pass, then nothing will ever be done to alleviate the traffic on Balfour. This is incredibly narrow minded. There are always other solutions. Ms.Dieteman, you are under the impression that Measure F will solve the problems on American Avenue and Balfour. You are mistaken. Measure F doesn’t solve any problems. It masks the current ones and creates more for the future. Vote No on measure F. Kiley Yeaman Brentwood

No on Measure F is a must Editor: Measure F and its supporters have persistently threatened that Antioch will take control over the proposed area if we don’t pass Measure F. Untrue. This land remains in Brentwood’s sphere of influence even with a No vote. The letters from the three LAFCO commissioners to the Brentwood Press were designed to intimidate voters as a favor to the Measure F campaign – an inappropriate and unethical act. The chairman of LAFCO, Martin McNair, released a statement at the Brentwood City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 25: “I’m upset and disappointed by the letters of the three LAFCO members. They were entirely out of line and they do not represent official LAFCO policy.” Just as disturbing was watching our current city leaders who support this measure stand by silently while those they represent were so disingenuously misled. Fixing American Avenue and improving Balfour Road will not solve the traffic problems. The same stoplight, stop signs and poorly designed high school parking lot will remain unchanged. Expecting people to drive an additional mile around the loop, deal with another proposed school site, 3,000 more cars, an additional 1,350 more students, let alone the overflow students that will be added to the elementary school, only compounds the problem. In addition, there are no plans in the near future to improve Deer Valley Road. 4,153 already-approved homes within our city limit translates into 12,000 new residents to be absorbed into our city. Measure F’s binding developer agreement guarantees up to 1,300 more homes, adding another 4,000 residents. And still funds will be lacking to widen the Highway 4 Bypass. Now 16,000 new residents will require access to the bypass with no improvements in sight. Measure F states that their jobs and sports-facility contributions will be “in lieu”

of having to participate in the city’s Residential Growth Management Program (RGMP). All developer projects in Brentwood require contributions that improve our infrastructure above and beyond what is required in developer fees through the RGMP. Measure F’s “in lieu” contribution toward improvements is only about 10 percent of what would be required of them if they did have to abide by the RGMP. What a huge discrepancy. In addition, the jobs contribution is vague and barely defined, while the sports-facility contribution does not guarantee that the facility will be built. Measure F disregards our General Plan for this area and rewrites it to their vision and profit margin. Their plan doubles the number of homes to 1,300 and decreases the open space by two-thirds of the original plan. Brentwood already has 4,153 new homes approved to be built, approximately 2,000 homes in some stage of default, 1,922 rental homes registered with the city as well as nondistressed homes on the market. Adding an additional 1,300 homes to this inventory will not improve property values. Don’t set a precedent for developer control over our city. Vote No on Measure F. Peggy Bridges Brentwood

Protect Brentwood Editor: After reading Ralph Strauss’ letter to the editor, I reviewed facts, removed myself from the emotional debate and considered what we may really be facing if we do not approve Measure F. Antioch desires Measure F to fail so it can bring both sides of Balfour into Antioch. Why? The Roddy Ranch area, just west of Measure F at Deer Valley, was brought in by Measure K five years ago, but Antioch cannot provide the needed infrastructure funds to develop that area. There are not enough homes to provide infrastructure funds on its own. Just like Measure K, Antioch must and will have another measure for the north side of Balfour and willing to include the Measure F area if that area is rejected by Brentwood. It doesn’t have to cost Antioch anything and that city at bankruptcy desperately needs the taxes and fees. Follow the facts: Antioch must bring sewer from Hillcrest Avenue, water from Kaiser hospital and improve Deer Valley Road before Roddy Ranch can be built. Sewer alone is probably over $12 million, water is about $6 million and Deer Valley Road improvement is probably over $20 million. If Antioch is broke and Roddy Ranch developers do not have enough home fees to pay these infrastructure funds, the only other choice is more development with a new Measure. More Antioch homes in this area will bring those needed funds. Roddy Ranch already has maps, the north side of Balfour is being planned and see Letters page 20A

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD May 24, 11:34 a.m. On West Country Club Drive, an unidentified person damaged a banner and signs promoting the Yes on F campaign. May 24, 11:39 a.m. On American Avenue, an iPod Touch cell phone was stolen from a locker. May 24, 3:46 p.m. Two subjects stole gum, candy bars and bottled water from a business on Second Street. They were arrested and released on Juvenile Affidavits. May 24, 4:50 p.m. On Roper Circle, a subject damaged a vehicle during a child custody exchange. May 24, 6:23 p.m. On Chatham Place, a subject with three outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Alameda County was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 24, 10:23 p.m. On Birch Street, an unidentified person stole a BMX bicycle. May 24, 10:35 p.m. On White Swan Street at Sycamore Avenue, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 25, 12:18 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at The Streets of Brentwood, a driver entered the intersection against a red signal and struck a vehicle making a left turn. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were towed from the scene. May 25, 2:45 p.m. On American Avenue, an unidentified person stole an iPod and jeans from an unlocked gym locker. May 25, 4:51 p.m. On Roundhill Drive, a vehicle was towed for displaying registration expired in excess of six months. May 25, 8 p.m. On Balfour Road at Cortona Way, an unidentified subject was observed brandishing a firearm. May 26, Midnight On Lone Tree Way, a subject found in possession of a controlled substance while on school grounds was arrested, booked and released on a Juvenile Affidavit. May 26, 9:04 a.m. An unidentified person stole 330 feet of copper wire from light poles

LOGS on Concord Avenue at Fairview Avenue. May 26, 12:10 p.m. An unidentified person stole mail from the mailbox of a residence on Meadow Brook Court. May 26, 5:12 p.m. On Balfour Road at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a license suspended for DUI. She was cited and released. May 26, 6:30 p.m. A subject contacted on Balfour Road was found to have a felony warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 26, 6:59 p.m. A subject caught shoplifting items from a business on Lone Tree Way was detained by loss-prevention personnel, arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 26, 9:28 p.m. On Outrigger Street, a subject was arrested for possession of marijuana. May 26, 11:17 p.m. Two subjects were caught stealing copper wire from city light poles on Concord Avenue at Creek Road. One of the subjects had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 27, 2:05 a.m. On Concord Avenue at Creek Road, a subject contacted during a theft investigation was found to have a citable warrant for his arrest. He was released on a Promise To Appear. May 27, 1:45 p.m. On Central Boulevard, a subject attended a school function in violation of a child custody order. May 27, 5:26 p.m. On Browning Court, a subject punched another subject during an argument. May 27, 5:30 p.m. Burglary tools were discovered on property in the vicinity of Pamilla Drive at Central Boulevard. May 27, 8 p.m. On Homecoming Way at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject was found to be a convicted felon in possession of mace. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 28, 1:30 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at O’Hara Avenue, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be a convicted felon and drug addict, and in possession of pepper spray, a methamphetamine pipe and shaved key. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

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On O’Hara Avenue at Neroly Road, a subject made annoying comments. He was booked at police headquarters and released on a Promise To Appear. May 31, 8:52 p.m. in Brentwood May 28, 7:05 a.m. A resident of Middlefield Court received a suspicious e-mail. May 28, Noon On Sand Creek Road at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject was found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 28, 9:31 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 28, 9:51 p.m. On Sarah Street, a subject involved in a verbal dispute left the residence prior to police arrival. May 28, 10:57 p.m. On Fairview Avenue at San Jose Avenue, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was driving without a license. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 28, 11:45 p.m. On Anderson Avenue at Lone Tree Way, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be on probation, in possession of a concealed firearm and driving on a suspended license. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 29, 3:54 a.m. On Jeffrey Way at Lone Tree Way, a subject found to be intoxicated resisted the arresting officer while being taken into custody. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 29, Noon A vehicle was found parked in the middle of the intersection of Marsh Creek Road and the Highway 4 Bypass, creating a hazard. May 29, 1:04 p.m. On Havenwood Avenue at Brentwood Boulevard, a driver broadsided by another driver complained of pain in her legs and was transported to Sutter Delta Medical Center. May 29, 1:41 p.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle from the front of a residence on Avocado Place. May 29, 2:02 p.m. On Adams Lane at Lone Tree Way, a stolen vehicle was located parked and unoccupied. May 29, 7:37 p.m. A four-vehicle pileup occurred on Balfour Road at Clairmont Drive. May 29, 10 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at

Shady Willow Lane, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 30, 12:53 a.m. On Sycamore Avenue at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject observed walking in the middle of the roadway was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 30, 5:59 a.m. A vehicle heading northbound on the Highway 4 Bypass at Sand Creek Road was struck by a southbound vehicle that crossed into the first vehicle’s lane. The first vehicle swerved to avoid the second vehicle, left the roadway, rolled over and ejected a passenger, who was airlifted to Oakland Children’s Hospital. May 30, 9:43 a.m. A boat and trailer were stolen from the driveway of a residence on Creekwood Court. May 30, 10:18 a.m. A bicycle was stolen from the front of a residence on Windy Springs Lane. May 30, 7:30 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a subject contacted for panhandling was later identified as the perpetrator of a commercial burglary. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. May 31, 11:29 a.m. An unidentified person shattered the window of a vehicle parked on Villa Terrace. May 31, 4:32 p.m. An unidentified person stole power tools from the unsecured tool locker of a vehicle parked on Blossom Drive. May 31, 8:24 p.m. An unidentified person used a rock to break the rear window of a residence on Washington Street, and stole a 27-inch plasma TV. May 31, 8:43 p.m. A driver involved in a speed contest on Continente Avenue at Persimmon Way struck a curb and garbage cans, and fled without leaving contact information. May 31, 8:52 p.m. On O’Hara Avenue at Neroly Road, a subject made annoying comments. He was booked at police headquarters and released on a Promise To Appear. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm.

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Letters from page 18A Antioch would prefer both sides of Balfour in a measure to Antioch. Antioch has passed one measure while Brentwood rejected one and Antioch is providing its future control while Brentwood may reject plans. These areas will be developed, if not by Brentwood, then by Antioch, and LAFCO will respect either Antioch or Brentwood residents’ vote. Do you think Antioch developers are going to care about Brentwood residents? No. Will a measure legally take precedence over any MOU between cities? Yes. Will there be more homes built in the Antioch plan than in Measure F? Yes. (Antioch’s average homes per acre is 4.5, creating 3,300 homes in the Measure F area next to Deer Ridge and another 3,800 across Balfour next to Shadow Lakes.) Will Measure F area remain in the Brentwood sphere of influence if rejected twice? No. Will cheaper homes and apartments to immediately compete with depressed probably be allowed in an Antioch measure so they can immediately build? Yes. If you were a landowner in Measure F and rejected by Brentwood twice, would you probably choose Antioch? Yes. Can Antioch afford to wait? No. Is a person lying if they say this can’t or probably won’t happen? Yes. Follow the facts and review the circumstances Antioch is facing. Do not let “opinions and lies” from the opposition lure you into thinking that a rejection of Measure F will not destroy what made Brentwood your choice to live. Every Brentwood voter must

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Look out for the iceberg Editor: The opponent leadership of Measure F is a self-appointed captain of the Titanic in a desperate, selfish race to win personal recognition. Their negative, lying race campaign is disgraceful and has deceived a number of good people. They have total disregard for the future of any crew or passengers. The crew in this story is present and past leaders of Brentwood; the passengers are the citizens of Brentwood. Both groups are being ignored or openly lied to while being carried full speed ahead with illusions that hold only disastrous consequences. This is not “The Love Boat.” A negative vote is just one more iceberg in an ocean of control. Why would you let this group, almost devoid of leaders or captains of anything, steer your passengers into disastrous waters, against the recommendation of the crew of Brentwood? This is a direction that will leave the passengers of Brentwood drowning in an ocean of Antioch takeover. If this Titanic sinks, there will not be any life boats to save you or rescue your ship to change the history. A second rejection of this area will bring the coldest invasion in Brentwood’s history. Our boundaries, control and any choice this area will be frozen from us. You can change the course of this ship by voting Yes on Measure F. Carolyn Houston Brentwood

We do have alternatives Editor: I have read those favoring Measure F base their approval on the possible remedies for the traffic problems at Balfour and American Avenue; many simply because they feel no one else has put an alternative on the table to fix this intersection. So let’s examine Measure F’s solutions. First, Measure F’s proponents’ own campaign literature states: “If homes are built” or “this is assuming they’re ever approved.” Their own Web site adds: “There is no guarantee that any development will be built.” If fact, they are on record saying that housing starts are at least five years away. Cut to the chase: no homes, no roads. Why should we have to wait? Second, because Measure F contains an imbedded development agreement, “If” housing is never built, which is a major possibility for at least the next 5 to 10 years, American Avenue can never be extended. Plus, conditions within the development agreement permit the development (road improvements) to wait up to 20 years! Why should we have to wait? Third, as much of this discussion has centered on housing, it seems their 35-acre commercial plan has been quietly pushed to the back burner. Do you realize that while they wait for the housing slump to correct during the next five to 10 years, they could just go ahead and develop their commercial site? This part of the development does not in any way require the extension of American Avenue, and once again, making us have to see Letters page 22A

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California to do business, and then you are subject to the tax. 4. “Commingling” of funds could subject you to having your corporation or LLC deemed a “sham”. Then you could become personally liable for the Company’s debts. In small businesses, owners often think it’s a pain in the neck to keep separate bank accounts, or write a check to yourself from one account to another, especially if you are the only owner. But it is important to keep the business separate from your personal expenses. 5. Yes, you need to do yearly minutes if you’re a corporation except in limited circumstances. LLC’s are not required to do yearly minutes. Some companies do the bare minimum, others use the minutes for public relations to show a potential purchaser how the company has grown from year to year. The above 5 issues are the bare minimum in running a corporation or LLC. The laws are constantly changing so check with your local business attorney for updates to these basic rules. Contact our office if you would like to know your status.

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Letters from page 20A wait. So, do we have any alternatives? Brentwood had no problem finding the millions of dollars to build their new city offices. If the council can locate funding for where they work, why haven’t they put in an effort to provide funding for a road extension? The cost of City Hall was projected to be twice the winning bid. I am sure in today’s labor market, the cost of this road extension is much less than indicated by city staff. The Vasco Road Improvement Committee and Contra Costa County have worked years to make significant and permanent improvements, only to be stalled by a lack of funding. However, through the joint efforts of city, counties, state and federal agencies, they recently received millions of dollars to correct and improve a section of the roadway that has claimed many lives. Once again, why hasn’t the city employed a similar joint effort to obtain the funding to extend this road? “If there is a will, there is a way.” A majority of the City Council, previous mayors and council members, and developers, all approve this measure. Most are also responsible for the overbuilding that took place in this city. I think we all know, based on what has happened in the real estate market in the past three to four years, that as a result of their approvals, we the residents have suffered the most. We do have alternatives. Don’t vote them away. Al Del Grande Brentwood

Thanks for supporting Measure F Editor: To all the past and present Brentwood

mayors, city councils, planning commissioners, city managers, department heads and city employees for the 25 years that I have had the privilege of watching you lead this city with your foresight, and for the hundreds of meeting you have attended: Thank you. To all the past and present school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers, your vision for the education for all has kept Brentwood schools ahead of the curve. Thank you. Lastly I wish to commend the community groups, workers and volunteers that are positive and planned for the city present and future. Thank you. Sadly, it has been my great regret that you have endured the negative letters to the papers about the poor planning of streets, the traffic and schools, especially around Heritage and Adams. Most informed and knowledgeable citizens of Brentwood: know it was not poor planning, but the political thoughtlessness of the County Board of Supervisors in 2000 when they decided without any thought to redraw the urban limit line. Their short-sightedness is the foundation that led to unintended consequences that we see today at American and Balfour roads. They did not think about the safety of children or future traffic that has caused the problems you and those who are in support of Measure F are trying to help solve. They did not think about the hundreds of thousands of dollars that had been spent over-sizing the utilities for that part of the city. You have had the strength to stand up for your visions and withstand the criticisms of the NIMBYs of the past, but you still planned for the good of the city. (Don’t you

wonder where all today’s NIMBYs and No on everything people would be living if you had given in when their houses and schools were being planned?) You have made Brentwood the city we want to be a part of. Thanks to you who are supporting Measure F. Thank you. To you that have not decided, Yes or No: You might want to ask the No people what are their plans for the future. Have they ever done anything constructive for Brentwood? If yes, what? What are their plans to build new streets and help solve the traffic problem and make it safer (where will they get the money)? What would happen in case of a disaster? What school site will they have when the students from Antioch’s Roddy Ranch and other areas start replacing your children at Krey and Ron Nunn schools? Ask if they have plans for more parks and extra sports fields. Do they plan on spending their money for scholarships, creating jobs, job retraining, paying for extra police services, or paramedics? If they say yes – which they won’t – will they say when? Please consider the future of Brentwood as you make your decision regarding Measure F. Lee Hancock Discovery Bay

What they’re not telling you Editor: My family and I have owned property that is part of the Measure F initiative for 45 years and I have lived on this property for 35

years. I am one of the five landowners supporting Measure F, as I am directly affected by the future planning of this area. It is the main reason I got involved in Measure F. I would like Brentwood to control this area’s future. A Yes vote on Measure F would secure this area’s future and allow the City of Brentwood to plan its development. I would also like to see Brentwood benefit from building permits and sales tax revenues, property taxes, jobs, sports fields and safe roadways for our schools and community. At the end of the day, opposition of Measure F is offering none of these benefits. What they are offering you is something they don’t have control of. The opposition of Measure F wants to save “our green hills.” What they’re not telling you is that these hills are privately owned and have been slated for development for over 20 years. I understand the concept of “saving our green hills,” but I think many people assume these hills are somehow controlled by the City of Brentwood, because it is in the city’s sphere of influence. In reality, these green hills are outside the city limits. Brentwood has no control over them. What you will really be saving these hills for with a No vote on Measure F is the ability for Antioch or the county to acquire to develop these hills as they see fit. Is that what you really want to save these hills for? Someone else? If the voters of Brentwood decide not the acquire this property into their city, the voters will have as much control in the future over these “green hills” as they do now – which is zero. The opposition has taken issue in the see Letters page 23A

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development agreement embedded in Measure F. This agreement provides for a very well-thought-out plan consistent with current Brentwood development. It provides many amenities over and above what is normally required for development projects. Proposed densities for this area would be among the lowest in all of Brentwood. If there were no development agreement in the initiative, I am sure the opposition would be screaming even louder about the unknowns and the possibility of high-density condos or apartments consuming the area. Your voting decision will carry great weight for the future of this area and who ultimately develops it. I urge you to vote Yes on Measure F – for the future of Brentwood. Mark Harris Brentwood

Gratifying campaign Editor: My name is Casey O’Hara. I have had the great fortune to work with the Yes on Measure F campaign. We have participated in the door-to-door canvassing, presentations to local agencies and nonprofit organizations, had a presence at our weekly Farmers’ Mar-

ket and had several parade walks through the streets of Brentwood. We all have learned a great deal about the election process and how involved you must be to be a real part of your community. Every member of our team was very passionate about their own reasons for supporting Measure F and it has been a wonderful experience for all of us to discuss our findings at the end of the day. We would like to ask Brentwood residents to vote Yes on Measure F on June 8. And we think “Peggie Rocks!” Casey O’Hara Brentwood

Leaders back Measure F Editor: Is it possible that all of these leaders could be wrong? Mayor Bob Taylor, Vice Mayor Erick Stonebarger, City Councilmember Chris Becnel, City Councilmember Bob Brockman, local newspaper the Brentwood Press, the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, former Brentwood Mayor Brian Swisher, former Brentwood Mayor Barbara Guise, former Brentwood Mayor Bill Hill, former Brentwood Mayor Mike McPoland, former Brentwood Mayor Catherine Palmer, former Brentwood Mayor Roger Moore,

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former Brentwood Vice Mayor Annette Beckstrand, former Brentwood Vice Mayor Pete Petrovich, former Police Chief Mike Davies, Planning Commissioner David Bristow, Planning Commissioner Joe Weber, Brentwood Union School District President Emil Geddes, Brentwood Union School District Trustee Carlos Sanabria, Liberty High School District Trustee Steve Barr, former school Trustee Dr. Paul Krey, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce CEO Harry York, former President of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Karen Spann, local farmer Lenny DelChiaro, Harvest Time Association President Ken Hagen, farmer Mike Arata of the Maggiore Family Farms, community leader and former school board member Isaac “Ike” Montañez, Summerset resident Alta Ackerman, community leader Bertha Ruiz, Brentwood resident and local business woman Dafne Swisher, and Cindy Cayou, our local traffic safety advocate of the American Avenue Task Force and concerned Mom. They all endorse and support Yes on Measure F. How about you? Vote Yes on Measure F on June 8 to Put Brentwood in Control. Sean McCauley Brentwood

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Walmart’s labored propaganda Editor: “Free us from the grasp of greedy organized labor.” So said a Walmart supporter at the Antioch Planning Commission meeting, according to your May 28 article. The article goes on to describe the numerous Walmart employees who attended this meeting to show their approval of this company and their practices. So I ask myself if the folks at Raley’s and Safeway, where I shop, are included in this “greedy organized” group, since they are said to average $22 per hour instead of the $12 per hour paid to non-union Walmart workers? I want to believe that these Walmart employees really do not think that they would be overpaid if they were making $22 per hour. More likely, they were encouraged to attend this meeting to protect and defend their existing jobs. I doubt that a worker making $12 or $22 per hour and is the only income earner in a family can aspire to own a home or maintain one if they somehow happen to own it. Certainly, whether one owns or rents, they had better have a second job or live with another wage earner if they have children. see Letters page 24A

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Letters from page 23A The official U.S. poverty level for a family of five is $25,790, which is more than the $24,960 annual salary of the $12 per hour Walmart worker (assuming they work a 40-hour week). So let’s be honest. Walmart wages may be quite acceptable if you are supplementing the family income, you are someone else’s dependent, or have another source of income. Otherwise, you cannot independently survive on your own if you aspire for more that basic food, clothing and shelter. I suggest that the person who felt shackled by “greedy organized labor” take a look at the pay of all Contra Costa County workers that are listed on the Contra Costa Times Web site. Eighty percent of the 10,637 compensated workers made more than $24,960 in 2009. It appears that those making less than this Walmart threshold were not full-time county employees or did not work the entire year. I don’t think greed, speciously characterized as the motive of supermarket workers, is an exclusive attribute of organized labor. Case in point: the four heirs of the Walmart family have been able to collectively amass a fortune of $90 billion through the labor of its non-union employees. On the bright side, these underpaid workers know where to go to buy cheap goods. For the record, neither I nor anyone in my immediate family is a member of a union. Richard Ahern Oakley

Hold the line and no one builds Editor: Well, the Yes campaign, which previ-

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ously accused us of a “sleazy push poll” have paid high school students to knock on doors in Shadow Lakes this past week. Curiously, their message is similar to the very content they told everyone we said: “We have to vote Yes on the measure to prevent Antioch from building Section 8 housing.” When asked follow-up questions, they are unable to respond. Coincidence? I doubt it. A false statement, definitely! If you hold the urban limit line by voting No, no one can build on that land – no one. Brentwood has the area in its General Plan, one of the LAFCO criteria for deciding whose sphere of influence it is, and we meet the criteria of proximity of services. Antioch’s General Plan says the land is in our General Plan, so both general plans would have to be amended in a public process, taking years, plus Brentwood would never let Antioch take that land. No one can just apply for this land, as the proponents imply. We don’t have to accept this developerdriven initiative – they are pushing their own plans on our town, overriding our own General Plan. If their plan stood on its own merits, why have they spent $279,972 to date to promote it and why do they have to distribute threatening language mailers to our voters? It’s obvious: it’s a terrible idea for Brentwood. Adding 1,300 homes will further drive down housing values, which have fallen another 3.8 percent as of March, 2010, and will inundate services and infrastructure. Don’t be fooled by glossy mailers of piein-the-sky promises or knocks at your door to make your decision. Vote No on Measure F see Letters page 25A

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Letters from page 24A to uphold our town’s vision you can find on our City’s website: “The largely undeveloped hills surrounding Brentwood create a rural setting and add to the small-town feeling of the community.” Measuref-failsthetest@ comcast.net. Kathy Griffin Brentwood

Don’t torch fire protection Editor: Someone needs to pull the fire alarm! The May 21 Brentwood Press article “Fire station closures on horizon” reported that East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is thinking about shutting the door on fire stations due to a local budget problem. The burning idea of closing fire stations to make ends meet is an idea that needs to be put out. It would be simply crazy to do such a thing. Not only is it dangerous for the firefighters to lose their jobs, but it’s even more dangerous for the community. By adding seconds or even minutes to a response call, one can forget about having a possible chance of being saved. According to the United State’s National Fire Protection Association, only 58 percent of full-time fire departments meet the recommended response time: six minutes from alert to arrival. Do we really think we are going to rise the response time by lowering the number of stations? I believe citizens must be ready to bring the heat on administrators if they want to make sure they will solidify their safety. I understand there is a $2.9 million

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deficit and that cuts need to be made somewhere, but are firefighters really the ones who should be taking a cut? We might as well make the police department take more cuts as well. After all, do we not agree that cops are like the Army, and firemen are more like the Marine Corps? We need to look elsewhere to take care of our fiscal dilemma. The possible savings of closure on fire companies are so small compared to the entire deficit. It is sad that we as a community hold such a high regard for firefighters but rarely reflect it in our municipal budgets. Zechariah Matis Brentwood

Thanks for backing the Buddy Editor: We the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10789 and the Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank all the generous people who donated to our Buddy Poppy distribution days of May 21 and 22. It was greatly appreciated. Buddy Poppy proceeds represent no profit to any VFW units. All money contributed is used in the cause of veterans’ welfare or for the well being of their needy dependents and the orphans of veterans. We also want to thank the following Brentwood businesses for allowing us to use their storefronts: Raley’s, Safeway on Second Street, Safeway on Balfour, and Food Maxx. Nick Papadakos Commander of Post #10789 Joan Ortiz President of Ladies Auxiliary

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Hard house from page 1A be in danger of collapsing. To prevent that from happening, a nonprofit group has formed, Friends of the Roswell Butler Hard House, which seeks to purchase the house from the city for $1 and raise funds to rehabilitate and restore it. The group, consisting of members of the Antioch Historical Society and headed by David Brink, made its pitch to the City Council last week. While city officials are glad that a group wants to save and restore the house, some were concerned about simply handing it over. “We should see some actual accomplishments by the group before we turn the property over to them,” said Arlene Mornick in presenting her staff report to the council. “The transfer would happen after phases of the (rehabilitation) work are done.” She also wants the group to obtain a $5 million insurance policy and absolve the city of liability in the event of a lawsuit. Brink said his group could agree to the insurance policy (although they were prepared to take out a $1 million policy), but the deal killer would be not getting possession of the building from the get-go. “We are convinced that we cannot raise the funds to do this if the city retains ownership of the property,” he said. “Not all of our money would come from grants. The Sports Legends Committee raised $300,000 out of the community. If you asked (private donors) to give to the city, they would probably be more reluctant than to give to the nonprofit itself. “We believe if the city retains ownership it will drive the cost of the project up as well. It’s a bad deal on both sides: we don’t believe the city will get enough money, and the project will be more costly. I think we have the people in place to make this project happen. The city has owned this for 30 years. I guarantee you we will do a better job at it than the city has done in the past 30 years. If we mow the lawn, we will have done a better job. We are not willing to take on this job if the city requires that they have to keep owner-

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The Hard House, once a jewel when built in 1869 by Antioch’s ﬁrst mayor, has become an eyesore. A group has formed to save and restore it.

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David Brink ship of the project.” Councilwoman Martha Parsons made a motion to hand the house over to the nonprofit group along with the provision that the city would not accept the house back if the group disbands in the future. Instead the house would

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belong to the Antioch Historical Society. But the motion failed when only Councilwoman Mary Rocha voted for it. Instead the council agreed to form a committee of Parsons and Rocha to work out the details with Brink. Councilman Brian Kalinowski suggested the formation of the committee due to concerns about the fate of the house and possible costs and liability to the city if the nonprofit group disbands or is unable to rehabilitate the house. “I have some concerns that we simply turn over a building, that we don’t want it back at all and it becomes a burden on the Historical Society going forward,” he said. “It concerns me a little bit that we don’t have a final vision of what we expect to get from this project. If I was a grantor, what is it going to bring to

the community? We don’t have any of those concepts firmed up. It needs to be a cooperative between the council and the Friends in terms of the collective vision of that. Ten years ago the thought was it could be the mayor’s office, even if it’s only ceremonial.” Brink responded, “The most important part of this project is to save the building. Second most is make it look nice for the downtown. The least important part is the actual use, because it is a small building. It will never have more than 20 people in it. It’s not going to be a big boon to downtown.” The one thing everyone agreed on is that the City of Antioch has no money to help save and rehabilitate the building. To comment, visit www.thepress. net.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on June 15, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A conditional use permit (CUP 10-004) to allow a wireless telecommunication facility consisting of an approximately 300-squarefoot ground base equipment area and a variance (V 10-003) to exceed the maximum 35-foot height limitation for nine antennas with support structures, to be located on an existing approximately 117-foot high PG&E power line tower within the 200-foot wide PG&E easement on property owned by the City of Brentwood, south of Saint Andrews Drive and west of San Juan Oaks Road, with access from San Juan Oaks Road (APN 007460-142). Applicant: T-Mobile / John Da Cruz Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 5165151 or tnielsen@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the

City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on June 15, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A conditional use permit (CUP 10-003) to allow a wireless telecommunication facility consisting of an approximately 300-squarefoot ground base equipment area and a variance (V 10-002) to exceed the maximum 35-foot height limitation for nine antennas with support structures, to be located on an

existing approximately 104-foot high PG&E power line tower within the 200-foot wide PG&E easement on property owned by the City of Brentwood, north of Haddington Court, west of Tain Court and south of Eaton Court, with access from West Country Club Drive (APN 019-490-055). Applicant: T-Mobile / John Da Cruz Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: June 4, 2010

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Wolverines ride Eagle to first-round win Second-round thriller ends superior season by Nate Smith Correspondent

Credit was due all around following the Deer Valley Wolverines’ 6-4 firstround playoff victory over the visiting Granada Matadors. Credit head coach Dennis Luquet for keeping ace Josh Eagle available at all times, and credit the Wolverine lineup for pounding out six runs in the first four innings against Granada ace John Love. Credit was also due to Eagle, who allowed no hits in the first four innings, and then re-entered his spot on the mound with two outs in the top of the seventh to close out the victory for Deer Valley. Officially, Eagle threw four and a third innings, striking out five and allowing no hits. But he played first base for the fifth and sixth innings and for the first two outs of the seventh before the Matadors staged a late rally, prompting Luquet to move Eagle back to the mound, shutting the door on Granada’s designs on a comefrom-behind victory. After a three-run homer by Ryan Kirby narrowed the lead to two runs, and Ino Patron followed with

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Deer Valley’s Jason Bodin slides safely into second base in front of Granada short stop Jordan Guinzon in the second inning of last week’s 6-4 Deer Valley victory. The Wolverines, however, lost the follow-up match to Amador Valley, 3-2 in extra innings, ending their season. a double, Eagle returned to the mound to record his fifth strikeout against Matador cleanup hitter Dan Carney. The potency of Deer Valley’s of-

fense allowed Eagle to be removed after the fourth inning. The Wolverines scored four times in the bottom of the first, surging ahead largely due to a two-run single

from Josh Manci. Deer Valley picked up additional runs in the second and fourth, giving it a commanding 6-0 lead. That was when Eagle exited the game, preserving innings for Saturday’s showdown against top-seed Amador Valley. The victory was Eagle’s 13th of the season, ranking him as the state leader, and gave Deer Valley its 20th victory of the season. The five strikeouts also gave Eagle 128 Ks in under 88 innings this season, against just 30 walks. But most importantly, it extended the Wolverines’ season, matching them up against another EBAL opponent, the Amador Valley Dons. The Wolverines’ season ended at the hands of the Dons in a 3-2 extra-inning nail-biter. Joey Moroney’s double in the bottom of the eighth inning provided the game-winning run for the Dons. Despite outhitting the Dons 10-5, Deer Valley committed errors that helped to allow a third-inning unearned run off Eagle, who pitched from the second through the seventh innings. The Wolverines led early before Amador Valley took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning on a bases-loaded hit batsman. Deer Valley tied things in the sixth on a squeeze bunt before Moroney’s heroics in the eighth lifted Amador Valley into the semifinals. Deer Valley finished the season with an overall record of 20-5. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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The Heritage and Berkeley baseball teams treated spectators to a fantastic opening-round battle at the recent North Coast Section playoffs. The Patriots advanced to the NCS second round on the strength of a last-inning two-out rally, winning 2-1. Heritage ace Cole Wells surrendered just one run, but when Heritage failed to score through six innings, its chances looked as gloomy as the overcast skies. And when Berkeley pitcher Matt Lawrence retired the first two Patriots in the seventh, their faint comeback hopes seemed all but gone. That was when the Patriots turned to Jordan Heald-Mullins for some spark. Facing two strikes, Heald-Mullins lined a single to left, bringing Sean Packard to the plate. Packard was making a comeback from a broken jaw and had already hit two doubles on the day. After falling behind 1-2, Packard forced a full count and smoked a double to right-center field. That scored Heald-Mullins, who had stolen second and advanced to third on a passed ball, to tie the game. The dust had barely settled from the

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Patriot Sean Packard, sliding safe into third, came back from being sidelined with a broken jaw to hit three doubles and lead Heritage to a 2-1 win over Berkeley in the NCS playoffs. game-tying hit when Dayton Mellor lashed a single to right field. Robert Pereira, running for Packard, headed for home. The cutdown throw sailed in high, Packard crossed the plate, the game was over and the Patriotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death-defying comeback was complete. The velocity and placement of Wellsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fastball kept the game close enough to make the rally possible. He spread out eight hits over seven innings while striking out 10 and giving up one walk and one hit batsman. Berkeley had chances to bust the game

open in the fifth and sixth innings. Both times they loaded the bases with one out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and both times came away with nothing. Wells induced a double play to end the fifth inning and struck out consecutive hitters to end the sixth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pitched out of a lot of jams,â&#x20AC;? said Wells. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was hoping that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get the bats started a little earlier than that. So I had to pick up the slack to get out of a few jams, see Opener page 5B

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Swimmers, divers take BVAL awards At the recent Bay Valley Athletic League swimming and diving championship meet, the following athletes earned first-team, allleague awards: 200 Freestyle: Clint Freeman (Heritage) and Madison Applegate (Heritage). 200 Individual Medley: Nick Araujo (Heritage) and Rachel Allison (Heritage). 50 Freestyle: Justin Stafford (Freedom) and Haley Rose Love (Heritage). Diving: Jake Tickner (Liberty) and Kat Kiba (Heritage). 100 Butterfly: Cameron Koller (Heritage) and Madison Applegate (Heritage). 100 Freestyle: Justin Stafford (Freedom) and Haley Rose Love (Heritage). 500 Freestyle: Ryan Barsanti (Heritage) and Stephanie Vosicka (Heritage). 100 Backstroke: Kurt Holzmuller (Heritage) and Kaitlyn Holmsten (Heritage). 100 Breaststroke: Clint Freeman (Heritage) and Rachel Allison (Heritage). In addition, Heritage sophomore Madison Applegate was named Most Valuable Swimmer/Diver and All-American Automatic in the 100 Butterfly, won the 200 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly, and swam in two winning relays. Liberty senior Jake Tickner won the BVAL Diving championship for the fourth time in a row, and qualified for an NCS berth.

Opener from page 4B but I still think we did good.” On his team’s chances in the playoffs, Wells said, “I think we’ve got a really strong chance of getting pretty far into this. I think today was just because of the rain or something, we weren’t quite right. But I think in the next few games, we’re going to come out strong.” Patriot Manager Kevin Brannan said of Wells, “He battled. There was a couple of innings when he had first and second with nobody out, a runner on second with nobody out, and he just kept battling and battling, and he pretty much did it with a fastball all day long. It was his game to lose. We weren’t going to pull him; he’s our guy and we’re going to stick with him. “We’ve had a couple of games this year where we had to battle all the way to the end. I think today, you’ve got to take your hat off; that was a pretty good pitcher that they threw and he pitched really well. Obviously, when you win an NCS game, they’re all huge. So, from being one strike away from going home and packing it up to being able to play on Friday is a big one for us.” Brannan also gave special mention to the top hitter of the day: “Sean was out for probably about 10 games in the middle of the season. So to have him back in the lineup was just a huge lift for us. And that was such a clutch hit.” Update: The Patriots’ season ended last Friday at the hands of the Foothill Falcons, who scored three runs in the opening inning and held on to win by a 4-2 margin. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Delta Dawgs dingers demolish Series foes Brentwood’s 9U Delta Dawgs brought home the hardware after going 40 in the Super Series baseball tournament in Woodland – the team’s first tournament victory since it was formed this year. “I couldn’t be more proud of the boys,” said head coach Mark Murray. “They played and swung the bats great.” In game one, the Dawgs beat the Bombers of Marin 12-4 in five innings. Tommy Munson pitched the full game, striking out seven, and was bolstered by homers off the bats of Oscar Murray and Richie Kabasinskas. In game two, the Dawgs beat the neighboring Con-

cord Patriots 11-8 in five innings. Their bats were again on fire, as Oscar Murray, Munson and Howie Hicks hit round-trippers. Hicks dominated on the mound and held the Pats to one run in three innings. Impressive team defense supported his efforts. The Dawgs bats continued to smoke, this time against the Bombers in game three, where the Dawgs were victorious 17-3 in four innings. Kabasinskas ruled the mound with seven strikeouts. All 11 players notched hits, including homers by Munson and Kabasinskas. see Dawgs page 8B

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The final game pitted the Dawgs against the Concord Patriots and saw Dawgs down by five runs going into the bottom of the sixth and final inning. Back-to-back home runs by Peyton Wood and Devyn Douglas, plus a final walk-off homer by Ryan Jackson, his second of the game, sealed the 10-9 victory. Other Dawgs recording multi-hit games were Jared Cruce, Jeffery Wexler, Max Peterson and Bryce Fountain. The 9U Dawgs are coached by Mark Murray, Buzz Cruce and Jason Peterson. The Dawgs field teams from 9U through 14U. For more information about the Delta Dawgs, go to www.deltadawgsbaseball. com.

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County 4-H tees it up at Roddy Ranch The 4-H Club of Contra Costa County recently held its inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to benefit 4-H youth development. The golfers enjoyed perfect weather, the magnificent scenery of the Roddy Ranch layout and a barbecue dinner at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event center. More than a hundred adult and youth volunteers helped coordinate the 51 sponsors and 80 golfers in support of the Contra Costa County 4-H Youth

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jamil Naji This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: April 27, 2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010 STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person Tejvir S. Kang has withdrawn as a grneral partner from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name of AUTO CARE CENTER at: 1124 ERICKSON ROAD In: CONCORD, CA 94520 The fictitious business name statement for the partnership was filed on March 29, 2010 in the County of Contra Costa under the File Number F-0002260-00. The full name and residence of the person or persons withdrawing as partner: TEJVIR S. KANG, Contra Costa County, CA 1792 Giotto Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 Signature: Tejvir S. Kang, 5/10/10 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on May 10, 2010. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Old School Construction at: 121 Marina Way In: Richmond, CA 94801 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on January 12, 2010 under file number F-0000276-00 1. Reginald Adams, 112 Brookside Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 2. Mark Holmes, 121 Marina Way, Richmond, CA 94801. This business was conducted by: a General Partnership Signature of registrant: Reginald Adams This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 17, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003226-00 The name of the business (es): ON THE SIDE ELECTRIC Located at: 330 SHERWOOD DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHAEL DAVID LUEVANO, 330 SHERWOOD DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/83. Signature of registrant: MICHAEL D. LUEVANO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 3, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: May 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003774-00 The name of the business (es): The Church in Brentwood; The Church in Antioch Located at: 445 Montecito Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 2134, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melanie A. Chiu, 445 Montecito Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Melanie A. Chiu This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:May 19, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 19, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11,18, 25, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003642-00 The name of the business (es): West Coast Food Sales Located at: 905 Yardley Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kathleen Nott, 905 Yadley Place, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Kathleen Nott This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: N/A By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: May 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name LA AUTENTICA Located at: 8300 Brentwood Boulevard, Suites B & C In: Brentwood, CA 94513. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/05/09 under fiel number File # F-0007102-00 1. Isabel B. Lobatos, 132 Pasco Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 This business was conducted by: an Individual. Signature: Isabel B. Lobatos This statement was filed with the County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2010 By: __________, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003594-00 The name of the business (es): XS Lounge Located at: 613 First Street, #107 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sydnie Enterprises Inc., 613 First Street, #107, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Keith Piacente This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 13, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003339-00 The name of the business (es): LEMON BEE BAKERY Located at: 574 ALTESSA COURT In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROCIO VALDEZ, 574 ALTESSA COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/6/10. Signature of registrant: Rocio Valdez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 6, 2010 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires: May 6 ,2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003316-00 The name of the business (es): Yes We Do, “Do Windows” Located at: 5105 Tumbleweed Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Troy Davis, 5105 Tumbleweed Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/5/10. Signature of registrant: Troy Davis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 5, 2010 By: H Franklin, Deputy Expires: May 5, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003424-00 The name of the business (es): LLLimousine Located at:1151 Hampton Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Gustav Fordahl, 1151 Hampton Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Peter Gustav Fordahl This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 10, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003426-00 The name of the business (es): LILLARD MOTORSPORTS Located at: 4425 Clipper Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Ray S. Lillard, 4425 Clipper Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Ray S. Lillard This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 10, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kendra Zywicki, 1170 Bear Creek Road, Briones, CA 94553 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kendra K. Zywicki FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0702 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kendra K. Zywicki filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kyle Rob-

ert Colvin (AKA) Kyle Robert Zywicki to Proposed Name: Kyle Robert Zywicki 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/16/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. Notice to biological Father is waived by order of the court. Minor appeared during the OSC hearing and consents to the name change. Date: May 14, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003544-00 The name of the business (es): Affordable Home Care Agency Located at: 1952A Mount Diablo Boulevard In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Affordable Home Care Agency of California, Inc. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/8/97. Signature of registrant: Melissa Chapman, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 12, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: May 12, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003569-00 The name of the business (es): JHAGEN ENTERPRISES Located at: 4333 MONTEREY COURT In: DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JAN LOUISE HAGEN, 4333 MONTEREY COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/10. Signature of registrant: Jan Louise Hagen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 12, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 12, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003093-00 The name of the business (es): Corporate Recruiters International Located at: 492 Stanwick Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jovic Snyder and David Snyder, 492 Stanwick Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: David Snyder This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: April 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003872-00 The name of the business (es): Discovery Locks and More Located at: 4865 South Point In:Discovery Bay, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Discovery Locks & More, Inc., 4865 South Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/1/09 Signature of registrant: David D. Ciruli, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 24, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 24, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003289-00 The name of the business (es): Divinity Preistly Garments + More; Divine Faith; A Widows Ink; Bless Hands A Beauty Creation; Welcome of Nations Located at: 2550 Keepsake Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Betty J. King, 2550 Keepsake Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Betty J. King This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 4, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: May 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003285-00 The name of the business (es): Advanced Engineering Located at: 201 Sand Creek Road, Suite L, In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DP Advanced Engineering, Inc., 201 Sand Creek Road, Suite L, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/4/10. Signature of registrant: Gabriel O. Dal Porto, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 4, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: May 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003206-00 The name of the business (es): Celmon’s Janitor Service Located at: 125 Yolo Court In: Bay Point, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Monica Sanchez, 125 Yolo Court, Bay Point, CA 94565. 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: Monica Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: April 30, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002790-00 The name of the business (es): A-TEX INSTALLS Located at: 4829 Carrington Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aaron Robert Teixeira, 4829 Carrington Drive, Oakley, CA 94561. 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: Aaron Teixeira This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: April 16, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015002089 Title Order No.: 090539660 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/- 20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/07/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0249218-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SHEILA DENINE HUFFMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/24/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 172 PAJARITO CT, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 018-350-0255 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $435,522.19. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/21/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3579934 06/04/2010, 06/- 11/2010, 06/18/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1217891-01 APN: 075- 500-042 TRA: 01002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4129 REF: Rashada, Shadee IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 25, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 17, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 31, 2008, as Inst. No. 2008-0068299-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Shadee Rashada and Johnna M Mcdonald-rashada Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav-

ings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5078 Hansen Drive Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $654,928.65. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does apply to this notice of sale. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 14, 2010. (R-317035 05/28/10, 06/04/- 10, 06/11/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010

the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’ s Servicing Company (“ Mortgage Loan Servicer” ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 7/03/09 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 24, 2010. (R-315500 05/28/10, 06/04/- 10, 06/11/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010

a credit report agency if you fail to fulﬁll the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3562022 05/- 21/2010, 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1268112-10 APN: 010- 350-011 TRA: 10001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4364 REF: Cajigal Jr, Novato IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 10, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 17, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 19, 2003, as Inst. No. 2003-0470575-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Novato G. Cajigal, Jr. and Nadaine F. Cajigal, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1120 Chaucer Drive Brentwood CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $233,835.58. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-316534-CL Order # 4269121 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JAMES R WISECARVER, JR. AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/1/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0160146-00 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $597,090.56 The purported property address is: 2949 MAPLEWOOD CT. BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 018-370- 026-9 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to MidCountry Bank 1001 Labore Industrial Court , Suite E. Vadnais Heights MN 55110-9773. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 5/- 7/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0028530 Title Order No. 09-8084505 Investor/Insurer No. 163082045 APN No. 037-510- 036-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/28/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: EUGENE UGALDE AND SARRAH P UGALDE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/28/2007 and recorded 07/02/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0190135-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/02/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 130 VELLA CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $433,229.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 10/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3584933 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: David Manuel Gonzalez, 5909 San Diego Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: David Manuel Gonzalez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0842 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: David Manuel Gonzalez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. David Manuel Gonzalez (AKA) Andrea Michaela Gonzalez to Proposed Name: Andrea Gonzalez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/23/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: May 27, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003668-00 The name of the business (es): Old School Construction Located at: 1932 57th Avenue In: Oakland, CA 94501 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Reginald Adams, 121 Brookside Drive, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/17/10. Signature of registrant: Reginald Adams This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 17, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: May 17, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0103600 Title Order No. 09-8294182 Investor/- Insurer No. 155504046 APN No. 017-500-047-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CHRISTINA M BARROS, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., dated 11/07/2006 and recorded 11/30/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0382213-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 18/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 940 COUNTRY GLEN LANE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $444,324.96. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 22/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3562274 05/21/2010, 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010

possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 24/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3577495 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0025520 Title Order No. 10-8105244 Investor/Insurer No. 123269150 APN No. 016-300- 248-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: NATALIE DALESSIO, A SINGLE WOMAN AND STEVEN CASTILLO, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 10/25/2005 and recorded 11/01/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0423210-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/25/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 350 JEFFERSON DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $382,612.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 26/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 3562898 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0027680 Title Order No. 10-8-113518 Investor/Insurer No. 0428095601703 APN No. 018- 460-022-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/02/2008. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CHRIS DUTTERA AND JACQUELINE NICOLE DUTTERA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 12/02/2008 and recorded 12/05/- 08, as Instrument No. 2008- 0262513-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/02/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2608 INTRIGUE LANE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any,

shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $299,051.44. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 02/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3570474 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0025663 Title Order No. 10-8105169 Investor/Insurer No. 873428412 APN No. 013-310- 067-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/27/2002. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ROY E. RICHTER, A MARRIED MAN AND MARCIA G. RICHTER, A MARRIED WOMAN., dated 09/27/2002 and recorded 10/02/02, as Instrument No. 2002-0354300-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/25/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 735 BOLTZEN STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $302,598.17. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 26/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3563356 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE T.S. No.: 09-00388 Loan No.: Romeo You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 4/22/2005. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter

described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant and warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Robert M. Romeo, a Married Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Stewart Default Services Recorded 5/2/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0153340-00 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 6/10/2010 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $651,673.69 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2457 San Simeon Court Discovery Bay, CA 94514 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N.: 008-501-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, as shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision(s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 5/10/- 2010 Stewart Default Services Olesya Williams, Foreclosure Specialist 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 820 San Diego, California 92108 (888) 210-6524 Sale Line: 925-6037342 Website: www.rsvpforeclosures. com If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’ s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. (195358) (05/21/10, 05/28/10, 06/04/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010

CONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3572729 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dtaes: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0024568 Title Order No. 10-8101902 Investor/Insurer No. 106322075 APN No. 032-351- 052-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: TRACI RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN., dated 10/17/2005 and recorded 10/24/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0409674-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/25/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3523 WELLS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $369,752.55. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 25/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3556749 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-346359-AL Order # 377191 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/29/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DAVID D HOGAN AND CANDACE C HOGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 1/31/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0019513-00 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/17/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $423,967.18 The purported property address is: 5770 SELLERS AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 020- 040-021 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, please refer to the referenced legal

description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 5/- 25/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3558132 05/- 28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010

sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/- 3/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3569639 06/- 04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0013152 Title Order No. 10-8061077 Investor/Insurer No. 1701593850 APN No. 037- 480-045-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ERLINDA P LABSO AND ARTURO C LABSO, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/- 15/2006 and recorded 07/05/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0212045- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 02/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10 SNOWY EGRET COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $443,460.27. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 03/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3580904 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002996-00 The name of the business (es): AAA Superior Services Located at: 5660 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: P.O. Box 713, Knightsen, CA 94548 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria E. Velasquez, 27 Korbel Court, Oakley, CA 94561. 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: Maria E. Velasquez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 22, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0023225 Title Order No. 10-8095468 Investor/Insurer No. 0410670710 APN No. 015- 070-006-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JERRY DELLINGER, AND TERESA DELLINGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/22/2006 and recorded 12/06/- 06, as Instrument No. 20060389090-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/25/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2426 CHESTNUT STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,435,123.17. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0106753 Title Order No. 09-8304214 Investor/Insurer No. 114102751 APN No. 037-480- 063-9-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: SALVADOR TAPIA AND CELSA TAPIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/10/2006 and recorded 05/26/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0167169-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/25/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: r46 PUFFIN CIR, OAKLEY, CA, 945611620. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $510,554.22. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 23/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Officer RE-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-347088-BM Order # 100135152-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/17/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JULIE A MCGEE AND RONALD EDWARD MCGEE WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 2/1/- 2008 as Instrument No. 2008- 0021487-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 25/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $632,509.66 The purported property address is: 6207 SELLERS AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033- 160-031 033-160-031-2 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of the West 13505 California Street Attn: Foreclosure Department Omaha NE 68154. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lamar Mitchell, 5048 Escalon Circle, Richmond, CA 94803 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lamar Reginald Mitchell FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0729 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Lamar Reginald Mitchell ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lamar Reginald Mitchell to Proposed Name: Lamar Anthony De Verney Present Name: b. Kylie Nicole Mitchell to Proposed Name: Kylie Nicole De Verney 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/8/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: May 11, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010

Civil Code section 2923.52. Citimortgage Inc. By: Aaron Menne, Title: Vp For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 20, 2010. (R-318131 06/04/10, 06/11/- 10, 06/18/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-162150-C Loan No. 0713274163 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/6/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: RYAN E. LAWRIE AND JENNIFER M. LAWRIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded 4/16/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0109752-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:6/11/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 1327 YOSEMITE CIRCLE OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 033-410024-5 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $541,800.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 5/10/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Christine Gomez-Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3565382 05/21/2010, 05/- 28/2010, 06/04/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1266474-10 APN: 035- 563-005 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9218 REF: Elwess, William IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 19, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 10, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 27, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070088419-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: William Elwess and Marci Elwess, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4625 Alder Drive Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $348,894.39. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said

Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’ s Servicing Company (“ Mortgage Loan Servicer” ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 7/03/09 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 19, 2010. (R-314219 05/21/10, 05/28/- 10, 06/04/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010

for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 7/03/09 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 18, 2010. (R-314864 05/21/10, 05/28/- 10, 06/04/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0006617 Title Order No. 10-8031703 Investor/Insurer No. 6955129652 APN No. 075- 404-003-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JAIME JAUREGUI AND MARIA ISABEL JAUREGUI, dated 03/21/2006 and recorded 03/24/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0090645-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 18/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2528 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $586,101.33. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/- 28/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3574222 05/21/2010, 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1266847-15 APN: 037- 234-035 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5186 REF: Tays, Mark IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 01, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 17, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 25, 2003, as Inst. No. 2003-0572589-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Mark A. Tays and Jamy D. Tays, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 81 Concannon Court Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the

Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $200,570.26. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and I The timefrarne for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 The undersigned loan servicer authorizes Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation to execute the Notice of Sale on its behalf containing or attaching the above declaration required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54 regarding its exemption from California Civil Code section 2923.52. Citimortgage Inc. By: Aaron Menne, Title: Vp. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 24, 2010. (R-315615 05/28/10, 06/04/- 10, 06/11/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010

tained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and I The timefrarne for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 The undersigned loan servicer authorizes Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation to execute the Notice of Sale on its behalf containing or attaching the above declaration required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54 regarding its exemption from California Civil Code section 2923.52. Citimortgage Inc. By: Aaron Menne, Title: Vp For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 26, 2010. (R-315775 05/28/10, 06/04/- 10, 06/11/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100134001075 Title Order No.: 100101294 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/29/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/31/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0276292-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROLAND K VIAAN AND BERNADETTE NAMUGGA- VIAAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/10/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15 MURILLO COURT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-192-017, 037- 510-048 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $479,455.84. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/19/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3557832 05/21/2010, 05/- 28/2010, 06/04/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20080134013985 Title Order No.: 3206-166154 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/19/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/28/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0418637-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: FRED L. ZAPF AND MARIANNE R. ZAPF, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United

States). DATE OF SALE: 06/24/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 862 WEIBEL CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-291-027-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $499,048.59. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/26/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3585178 06/04/2010, 06/- 11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1266237-15 APN: 035- 600-048 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6183 REF: Kemper, Michael IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 24, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 05, 2006, as Inst. No. 20060105753-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Michael D. Kemper and Traci K. Kemper, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4385 Mehaffey Way Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $336,544.30. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and I The timefrarne for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 The undersigned loan servicer authorizes Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation to execute the Notice of Sale on its behalf containing or attaching the above declaration required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54 regarding its exemption from California

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1266518-10 APN: 035- 536-010 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7425 REF: Hernan, John IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 10, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 23, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070084839-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: John J. Hernan and Gloria J. Hernan, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1670 Gamay Circle Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $325,313.28. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’ s Servicing Company (“ Mortgage Loan Servicer” ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1268514-15 APN: 035- 162-003 TRA: 19023 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6880 REF: Lasap, Isidoro IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 27, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 17, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 02, 2008, as Inst. No. 20080070076-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Isidoro J. Lasap and Honorita Rupp Lasap, Husband And Wife And Robert D. Rupp, A Single Man, All As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 319 East Ruby Street Oakley CA 945615701 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $216,303.27. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has ob-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Gurnek Singh, 1631 Surrey Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Gurnek Singh FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0900 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Gurnek Singh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Gurnek Singh (AKA) Gurnek Singh Sandhu to Proposed Name: Gurnek Singh Sandhu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/20/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: May 25, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Barbara J. Potter, 65 Camino Del Diablo, Orinda, CA 94563 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Barbara J. Potter FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0814 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Barbara J. Potter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Barbara J. Potter to Proposed Name: Barbara Jane Louie 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/15/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: May 20, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003641-00 The name of the business (es): Carpenter Properties Located at: 4660 Live Oak Avenue In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kit Carpenter and Dorothy A. Carpenter, 4660 Live Oak Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2003. Signature of registrant: Kit Carpenter This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 14, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: May 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11,18, 25, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. T10-59614-CA / APN: 037-270008-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-19-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ X ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [ X ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: DONALD A. BODKIN, JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128, TUCSON, AZ 857326128 866- 702-9658 Recorded 05-31-2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0170623- 00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, Date of Sale:0618-2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET),MARTINEZ, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $373,547.19 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1780 WALNUT MEADOWS DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037- 270-008-8 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For Sales Information please contact AGENCY SALES AND POSTING at WWW.FIDELITYASAP. COM or 714-730-2727 REINSTATEMENT LINE: 866-702-9658 Date: 05-28- 2010 CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128 TUCSON, AZ 85732- 6128 STEPHANIE ABCEDE, TRUSTEE SPECIALIST ASAP# 3571006 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010

ant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 5/18/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3557413 05/- 28/2010, 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010

encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $196,125.03. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/18/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3555690 05/21/2010, 05/- 28/2010, 06/04/2010 Oakley Press No.’a003-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010

OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3580185 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-36754-3 Title Order No.090828322 APN 088-341-013 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/18/- 2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/23/2006, as Instrument 2006-0199685-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ROBERT WILLIAMS SR AND KATHY WILLIAMS HUSBAND AND WIFE J/T/ R/S, as Trustor, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/ Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1650 WOODLAND DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $463,927.06 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 05/20/10 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap. com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 3973914 Irma Barrios, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3580051 05/28/2010, 06/- 04/2010, 06/11/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015001033 Title Order No.: 100109618 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/06/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/15/- 2005 as Instrument No. 20050351411-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JUAN P. NAVARRO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S

CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/10/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1892 E CYPRESS ROAD, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035- 374-038 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $335,602.67. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/19/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3557798 05/21/2010, 05/- 28/2010, 06/04/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010

turn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 5/- 6/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3560459 05/21/2010, 05/28/2010, 06/04/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 21, 28, June 4, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0027689 Title Order No. 10-8-113526 Investor/Insurer No. 0428451679703 APN No. 033- 360-025-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/21/2009. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: AARON COHOON AND COURTNEY COHOON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 05/- 21/2009 and recorded 05/29/09, as Instrument No. 2009-0123687- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 02/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1311 YOSEMITE CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $381,389.29. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 02/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3566504 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-513548 INC Title Order No. 100115750-CA-DCI APN 068245-026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/11/04. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/24/10 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/17/04 in Instrument No. 2004-0089296-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: David Bagno, a Single Man, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-AR2, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR2 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated June 1, 2004, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national

bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 335 SWEENEY ROAD, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $221,410.45 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: May 28, 2010 Elaine Malone ‘ Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www. Ipsasap.com www.aztectrustee.com ASAP# 3591088 06/04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: KEN MOYAL, ESQ. 233290, MOYAL & MOYAL, A Professional Law Corp., 1849 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94520 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Daniel Gehrke FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0830 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Daniel Gehrke filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Shelley Cheyanne Iris Gehrke to Proposed Name: Cheyanne Elizabeth Gehrke 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/22/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: May 25, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Khaja Mohammed Ali Ahmed, 848 Bandol Way, San Ramon, CA 94582 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Khaja Mohammed Ali Ahmed FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0820 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Khaja Mohammed Ali Ahmed filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Khaja Mohammed Ali Ahmed (AKA) Ali K M Ahmed (AKA) Ali Khaja Mohammed Ahmed to Proposed Name: Ali Khaja Mohammed Ahmed 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/16/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: May 20, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2010 LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Copart, Inc., 2701 Waterfront Rd., Martinez, CA, 94553, will conduct a public sale on June 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. on the following vehicle: 2005 Toyota, VIN #: 4T1BK36B85U055613, CA License Plate 6CRD989. Lien holder has the right to bid at said sale. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: June 4, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-239368-C Loan No. 0043943521 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: ARMANDINA CARRILLO AND VICTOR CARRILLO, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded 9/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0278428-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:6/18/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 77 BREAKER DR BAY POINT, California 94565 APN #: 098-073- 010 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $346,012.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursu-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 7100384 Loan No. 0217010105 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 6/24/2010 at 10:00 AM, Max Default Services Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/29/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0091122- 00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Victor Galvan, A Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 033090-021-8 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 51 Roger Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $331,838.30 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, Lender or Servicer has declared it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 from the Commissioner that is current and valid as of the date of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale and the requirements of Section 2923.52(a) does not apply to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. Dated: 5/25/2010 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3563581 06/- 04/2010, 06/11/2010, 06/18/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015000900 Title Order No.: 100104636 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/08/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/14/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0479392-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANITA J. CONCEPCION, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/10/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4690 DUARTE AVE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-672-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-339294-VF Order # 348530 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): NICHOLAS NELSON SCOTT AND KAREN LYNN SCOTT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/19/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0078905- 00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 24/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $423,085.26 The purported property address is: 1167 LAKE PARK DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 032-390012 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 5/21/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-330014-TC Order # 090837499-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/14/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL PIRTLE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/22/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0012552-00 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/11/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $335,561.19 The purported property address is: 1415 FOREST CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 414010 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a re-

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In the society of scholars

Superlative scholar akley resident Haley Cox recently accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and will be honored at an Induction Convocation this fall on the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara. According to NSCS Executive Director Stephen E. Loflin, “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits, including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community.” NSCS, a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for firstand second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. NSCS has more than 675,000 lifetime members and 250 chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information about the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, call 202-265-9000 or visit www.nscs.org. Congratulations, Hayley!

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The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently selected Liberty High student Juan A. Macias for membership. The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence. NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prizes, made the announcement. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacriﬁce and commitment that Juan has demonstrated to achieve this level of academic excellence,” said Nobel. “Juan is now a member of a unique community of scholars; a community that represents our very best hope for the future.” According to NSHSS President James Lewis, “Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities. We aim to help students like Juan build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.”

OBITUARIES Maria Socorro (Sancén) Garcia Aug. 18, 1926-May 11, 2010 Maria Socorro (Sancén) Garcia, our loving Mother, Abuela was born in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico on Aug. 18, 1926. She joined our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven on May 11. Maria’s greatest joy came from being a mother and “Weita.” Her family was her heart and happiness and she devoted herself to them. She was always hapGARCIA py when she saw you. And with a warm and loving heart, she gave back to her community as with her parish, St. Anthony’s, where her presence will be dearly missed. We will always be grateful for all she taught us, the time she shared with us, and the unconditional love she showed us. Socorro will be missed greatly by so many. She is survived by her husband, Felipe Garcia Sr., children, Juanita (Garcia) Gusimat, Maria De La Luz Garcia, Felipe Garcia Jr. and Jesus Manuel Garcia; grandchildren, Maricela, Tiffany, Renee, Christine, Anastacia, Socorro, Serena, Carlos and Maya; great-grandchildren, Alana, Armando Jr., Noah, Luzmaria, Sergio Jr., Nevaeh, Nicolas, Isaiah, Elijah, Aiyanna, Shani and Isaiah, and many loving relatives. Loving memories of you will keep bright your light in our hearts as you take with you a piece of ours. We will miss your loving arms and Besos. Until we meet again to walk hand in hand in heaven with Jesus, Amen. Eva Nena Gill Feb. 27, 1925-May 16, 2010 Former Byron resident Eva Gill of Rupert, Idaho passed away recently at Parke View Care Center in Burley, Idaho. Eva was born in Norwood, Mo., one of seven children of Jesse and Nola McGowan. She lived her younger life in Missouri, where she grew up on the family farm. In 1946, Eva married Brendon G. Gill. In their GILL earlier years, they lived in

San Lorenzo, where Eva worked for Rawlston’s Drug Supply Company and the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. In 1978, they moved to Byron. Eva and Gill shared many outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, abalone diving and gardening. She was a wonderful homemaker who always had an open door for family and friends; something tasty to eat that she had cooked, baked or canned; and a friendly game of cards. Eva enjoyed crafts and made beautiful hand-stitched quilts. In 1994, her husband Brendon passed away. Eva moved to Rupert, Idaho in 2003 to be near her sister. She is survived by her brother, Willard McGowan of Missouri; her aunt, Gladys West and daughter, Mary Ann Steinman of Brentwood; and beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Eva was preceded in death by sisters Doris Forrest and Pauline Ball Cooper; and by brothers Robert, Lee and Merle McGowan. Services were held at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Mountain Grove, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Eva’s name to the American Cancer Society. Mildred Dabner Dunivent Riffle 1908-2010 Mildred (Millie to many; “Gammie” to some) passed away peacefully and with dignity at Eskaton on May 22 in Brentwood. Mildred was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and university housemother. Gammie gave all those around her 102 years of pure love and friendship. RIFFLE She was captain of the Marceline High School basketball team in 1924, worked many years at Avon Products as an executive secretary and was housemother for Sigma Phi Sorority for six years in the 1960s. Mildred is survived by her son, Rex Dunivent; granddaughter, Gayle Roaseau; and husband, Conley, residing in Brentwood; grandson, Karl Dunivent (Cindy); and greatgrandsons, Eric and Clay Dunivent. Mildred will be inurned between her mother and father in Marceline, Mo. Brentwood Funeral Home made her burial preparations. No flowers, please. Any support you can give to your local hospice program would be appreciated.

Jaime Efren Miño Viteri Jaime Efren Miño Viteri was born in Quito, Ecuador on Nov. 1, 1935 and died in Brentwood on May 12, 2010. Jaime was married to Karen Marie Berard Miño in Walnut Creek on Jan. 27, 1973. As a young man, Jaime joined the Ecuadoran Air Force with the dream of becoming a pilot, but his poor eyesight preventVITERI ed him from fulfilling his dream. He entered the United States in 1962 and lived with his brother Jorge Miño in Berkeley. Jaime worked as a busboy at Emil Villa’s Hickory Pit as a busboy, was promoted to cook and eventually assistant manager. He was a phenomenal cook, and could hold 10 orders in his head and be flawless. His skill was amazing. It was at Emil Villa’s that Jaime met his precious wife, Karen, and it was love at first sight. Their first date was at the San Francisco Zoo, and it was there that Jaime proposed. Jaime worked hard to support his family – six days a week, 12 hours a day for 39 years. A devoted father, Jaime is survived by six children: Dan Twohy, Ken Twohy, Katherine Miño, Karen Papagni, Mary Miño and Jamie Branson; 14 grandchildren: Daniel Twohy, Kymberli Twohy, Nick Twohy, Kristyn Moon, Jordyn Papagni, Robbie Papagni Jr., Izaac Fox-Miño, Blake Estrada, James Branson, Skye Rose Branson, Lily Poo Branson, Faith Branson, Isaiah Branson and Jade Twohy; two great-grandchildren: Samie Moon and Kymiyah Twohy; and two sisters: Gloria and Yolanda Miño. He was the baby of 10 children. His prosperity was his posterity. Jaime’s life was dedicated to his Lord and his family. He suffered from lung cancer for seven years, and the family is requesting that donations be sent to www.relayforlife.org/ brentwoodca to Team Bubba in Jaime’s memory, or that checks be sent the American Cancer Society on behalf of Team Bubba for the Relay in Brentwood on June 12.

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, June 4 Book Sale Browse through the Antioch Library’s selection of thousands or gently used books, videos and audio books on sale for $1 or less. The sale takes place at the Antioch Library from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, June 5 from noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Brentwood Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., from 1-7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

‘Anne of Green Gables’ Anne takes the stage at Antioch’s Nick Rodriguez Community Center June 4-5 at 7 p.m.; June 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors; $5 for children. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Saturday, June 5 Saturday for Seniors On the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., seniors from all over gather for a good time at Family Life Center of Brentwood, located at 605 Harvest Park Drive. Transportation is available. For more information, call 925-325-0418 or 925-634-2016.

Garage Sale The Byron Delta Lions Club holds a garage sale fundraiser at 1974 and 1984 Seal Way in Discovery Bay from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds go to support charities the Lions Club helps to fund.

East County Military Families & Friends Support our troops at a garage sale fundraiser at 3240 G St. in Antioch from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Josie at 925-642-7537 or visit www.eastcountymilitary.org.

Family Health Fair St. Anthony’s Church in Oakley hosts a free bilingual health fair featuring cancer education, dental, bone density and other screenings in a fun and entertaining atmosphere from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, June 6 Fundraiser for Aaron Tanner An Everyday Superheroes fundraiser for Aaron Tanner is held at the Santa Clara Convention Center from 4-9 p.m., featuring Niners safety Michael Lewis. Tickets are $75 per person or $650 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at www.wnacommunity.com or by calling 408448-6131.

National Cancer Survivors Day The fourth annual Quest for Cure takes place at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 971 Main St. in Oakley, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call Lupe Linda Rios at 925-625-7370.

Mayor’s Cup Tournament Looking for a way to support and enrich lives of families and children in our community? Join the 21st annual Mayor’s Cup Tournament at Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch. The cost is $115 and check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 925-706-4220, ext. 238, or visit www.lonetreegolfcourse.com.

E-mail calendar listings to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post your events anytime at www.thepress.net.

at their home, 2628 Saint Andrews Drive in Brentwood. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the music and birthday celebration start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15; $5 for students; children under 12 are free. R.S.V.P. at 925-513-7156.

Saturday, June 5 with four back-to-back cycle classes from 7-11 a.m. at In-Shape Sport in Antioch. A suggested donation of $10 per class is requested. For more information, e-mail laurab@inshapeclubs.com.

‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’

PEACE4KIDS

Remember “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom?” Those exciting stories about real-life animal dramas are coming to the Brentwood Senior Center, live and in person, courtesy of co-host Peter Gros. The free 60minute program starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Wednesday, June 9 Capt’n Jack Spareribs

The nonprofit P4K organization is looking for community supervisors and host families for incoming exchanging students, ages 15-18, for the upcoming semester, school year and calendar year. For more information, visit www.peace4kids.net or call 877-381-4739 or 209-541-1211.

SeaWolves Splashball and Masters Water Polo

The Oakley Library hosts an exciting, free show filled with magic, juggling and family-friendly comedy, starring Capt’n Jack Spareribs, at 4 p.m. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite pirate gear. For more information, call 925-427-8500.

SeaWolves free Splashball, for kids 5-9, runs one day a week from 8-9 p.m. starting June 7. The Masters Water Polo program, for those 19 and older, runs from 7-8:30 p.m. starting June 11. The fee is $35 for the summer or $10 for drop-ins. USWP membership is required. Email info@brentwoodseawolves.com.

John Muir Health Seminar

Adult Softball League

Cortona Park Senior Living, 150 Cortona Way in Brentwood, hosts a free seminar from 1:453 p.m. Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator Lana Hilling will speak on managing COPD. For more information, call Rosanne at 925-3088050.

Registration for the Adult Co-ed and Men’s D League Softball leagues is now under way. Registration packets are available at City Hall, 3231 Main St. in Oakley. The registration deadline is June 11. For information, call Ron Jackson at 925-250-4013.

Thursday, June 10 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

East County Maniacs 13U Fall Baseball

The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Brentwood’s Neighborhood Church. This month’s meeting is an open discussion – an opportunity to share concerns, challenges, tips and successes about caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. For more information, call 925-513-7710.

Open Mic Open Mic meets at its new location, Code Brew in the Streets of Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. All short pieces are welcome, as long as they’re neither insulting nor abusive. For more information about this free event, call 925634-6655 or e-mail shortkati@yahoo.com.

Kids 12-13 interested in playing fall baseball for the East County Maniacs may sign up now by e-mailing rlcd_luther@att.net.

Hospice of the East Bay Hospice of the East Bay offers a variety of support groups and workshops for adults, children and teens experiencing grief after the death of a loved one. Classes require pre-registration. For more information and to register, call 925-887-5681.

Basketball Tryouts The Titans Basketball Club is holding signups and tryouts for its 12-13U competitive basketball program. For more information, call Coach Mike at 925-321-2957 or e-mail coachmikek@gmail.com.

Yoga out on a Limb

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer

In this mindful class, students practice and understand the basics of alignment, breath work and relaxation. Class is held at the Liberty Adult Community Center in Brentwood running today through July 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925634-2565.

Registration for cheer and football for kids 5-14 is held June 6, 9 and 16 (for final cheer registration); June 23 and 30; and July 7, 14, 21 and 28 – from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Delta Fair Boulevard in Antioch. The fee is $45. For more information, visit www. antiochyouthfootball.net.

Republican Women

East County Youth Football Sign-ups

East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated holds its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Discovery Bay Sports Bar and Steakhouse, 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd. The cost is $20. For more information and reservations, call 925-516-2270. A reservation made is a reservation paid.

Sign-ups Diablo Football Conditioning Program

Tuesday, June 8 Piano Duo Polyhymnia

Join the summer conditioning camp – a noncontact, isometric fitness program – and get in shape and get ready for the football season. The ongoing conditioning program begins June 4. To register, call 925-625-2222.

Celebrate Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday with pianists Eric and Catherine Thompson

Come cycle for a cure for cancer on

Cycle for a Cure

East County Lions hold sign-ups Sunday, June 13 from 3-5 p.m. at Aladino’s in Oakley, and Saturday June 19 from 3-5 p.m. at The Game in Brentwood. Registration is $50. For more information, call Ernie 925-759-0667 or visit www.ecyflions.com.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteers The Oakley Library is looking for teens to help the Contra Costa Library staff with the summer reading program. Volunteers will be assigned to one or two two-hour shifts per week from June 8-Aug. 23. A mandatory half-hour orientation (with parent present) is required. Call 925-625-2400.

Volunteers Needed Contact Hospice of the East Bay at 925-8875678 and ask for the Volunteer Department, or e-mail volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org to learn about ways that you can help.

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Heritage from page 1B reversing a trend earlier in the season. The Panthers had taken the first two meetings of the season against Heritage, but the difference lately, according to Coach Ron Rivers, has been team defense. “Both Antioch and Freedom beat us earlier this year by capitalizing on our errors,” said Rivers. “We’ve been playing a lot better defensively now. The girls are jelling at the right time, and they want to keep playing.” Rodrigues and the Patriot defense allowed just one Panther to reach second base in the contest, making Ramirez’s early RBI stand up as the game-winner. Ramirez, who led the BVAL in home runs during the regular season with three, has made up for missed time with her performances in the Patriots’ playoff run. After suffering an injury to a finger against Liberty, she was held out of action for much of the opening playoff game against College Park. But Rivers finally decided it was time for her return, and the Patriots are now in the semifinals as a result. The quarterfinal triumph set up an allBVAL semifinal between Heritage and regular-season champion Freedom, the North Coast Section’s dominant program over the last decade. The Falcons took two out of three from the Patriots during the regular season, but as Coach Rivers pointed out, “We’ve cleaned up our defense and we’re excited about our next game.” Wednesday’s game was played at Freedom High School. Results were unavailable by press time. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Freedom from page 1B (Daniels) worked in the cages with the kids this week. Likewise, we did that with Madison. I think that this is one of the better-hitting teams I’ve seen this year, top to bottom.” Despite the lopsided victory, the Falcon performance was far from flawless. A potential Freedom rally in the fifth inning was thwarted by a series of errors on the bases, resulting in one of the oddest double plays ever turned. After Ariana Hawkins led off with a bunt single, Katie Wood attempted a sacrifice bunt. The throw, however, went to second, where Hawkins was safe but turned too wide around the base. She was tagged out in the ensuing run-down, which didn’t last long enough for Wood to reach second safely. “I chalk that up to just not being headsup,” Jonas said. “I don’t know why. We work on that, and work on it, and work on it.” Also hurting the Falcons was an uncharacteristically sloppy defensive effort. The only error they committed was by Jackie Zepeda on a ball with impossibly tough spin. The most confusing play came on a pop-up that Freedom second baseman Sarah Osborn appeared ready to catch but lost in the Sun. “When you don’t play, having a bye, you do get a little rusty – at least high-schoolers,” said Jonas. “Pros and major-leaguers might not, but these are just kids. The hitting was there; we came through at the plate and I thought that we put pressure on them every inning. Even with the outs that we were making at the end, we still had two hard line drives.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.