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Top Model tryouts come to Brentwood

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

It’s time to start dusting off your runway strut – America’s Next Top Model is coming to Brentwood.

Producers from the popular model competition reality show will be at the Streets of Brentwood on Saturday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an open casting call, the show’s only Northern California audition for Cycle 16.

While host Tyra Banks will not be present for this preliminary audition, Streets of Brentwood General Manager Tracey Nobil said the event will be the opportunity of a lifetime.

“We’re really excited to be hosting the Northern California auditions this year,” Nobil said. “While the casting call is open to anyone in the United States, at least one person from this casting call is guaranteed to move on to the next round of auditions, so who knows? Maybe someone from Brentwood or our neighboring cities will have a shot at becoming America’s Next

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While the show’s producers have visited the Bay Area in the past, Nobil said they wanted to step outside of San Francisco to reach a new demographic by staging this year’s auditions in Contra Costa County.

Auditions will take place at the Broadway Under the Stars stage, located across from the soccer field.

Po t e n t i a l contestants must be female United States citizens between the ages of 18 and 27. While the contest’s height requirement states that applicants must be at least 5 feet 7 inches or taller, producers reserve the right to make caseby-case exceptions.

Applicants are requested to bring a portfolio consisting of three photos: a close-up shot, a full-length photo with entire body clothed, and a full-length photo with the applicant wearing a swimsuit. Applicants will also be asked to demonstrate their best runway walk.

Those who plan to audition must see Auditions page 15A

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Liberty High School teacher Beth Decker has entered a contest to become the next queen of daytime talk in the Your OWN Show competition hosted

by Oprah Winfrey.

Decker’s idea for the talk show is based on her Get Real! classroom courses.

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Liberty teacher to Get Real! for Oprah

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Last year, the continued success of her reality-check course called Get Real! and the nationwide publication of the program’s workbook prompted Beth Decker’s students to ask the Liberty High School teacher if her next step might be an appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Turns out, it might well be.

Decker, who teaches a course for

freshman called Foundations for Success, has thrown her hat into the Oprah “Your OWN Show” ring – a competition dreamed up by Lady O to find the successor to her talk show crown.

“I submitted a video based on their (the Winfrey show’s) rules and we’ll see what happens,” said Decker. “I’m an Oprah fan and I thought it might be fun to see what happens. You never know.” see Oprah page 15A

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Salvation Army still makes a difference

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Major Jacqueline Vaughnes-Smith is an officer in the Salvation Army, and every day she fights for the welfare of residents – especially young people – throughout East County. It’s hard, often heartbreaking work demanding long hours but little pay, but if you ask the 54-year-old what she gets out of it, the answer is simple.

“Well, I’m going to heaven,” laughed Vaughnes-Smith. “I am. But on a daily basis I’m just tickled to be with these kids and to help them in any way we can. Our biggest mission is to get these kids off the streets. You know the dropout rate in our area is so high, and we just try to help in whatever way we can.”

Vaughnes-Smith is a tireless example of the how the 145-year-old organization’s Antioch chapter continues to make a difference.

And one way the small but dedicated staff is doing that is through its successful summer camp program. Now in its 11th year, the eight-week day camp provides a positive, fun and productive program for K-7 kids. For a modest $65 per week, the camp provides breakfast, lunch and a snack, as well as outings, companionship and most importantly, learning.

“This isn’t a summer day care center. Our emphasis is on the children’s incoming school year and helping them to get ready, to give them a leg up,” said Vaughnes-Smith. “But

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Sign-ups for the Salvation Army’s summer day camp program in Antioch are still underway. The eight-week camp runs through August. we also have crafts and trips to places such as Chuck E. Cheese or Paradise Skate when we can. This year we have a certified lifeguard coming in to teach the children how to swim.

This is the first time we’ve had this, so it’s very exciting.”

And this season, due to the cancellation of the Antioch school district’s summer school program and the closure of some of the local YMCA day care programs, enrollment in the Salvation Army summer camp program is way up.

“We’ve never had this many kids, and they’re coming from everywhere,” said Vaughnes-Smith. “Money is tight, but we’re going to be here for the kids. We’re going to continue

the work.”

One of the ways the work continues is through private donations – something many don’t understand. “A lot of individuals think we’re funded by organizations like the United Way, but we’re not,” said Vaughnes-Smith.

“All the dollars we raise are through donations we’re able to get ourselves. There is no magic Salvation Army in the sky – it stops here.”

And because the economy has affected organizations such as the Salvation Army, donations are down, but the need remains high.

Most well known for its holiday bell-ringing drive, the Salvation Army has in the past paid individuals to stand outside local stores and solicit donations. This year, however, the

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“One of our strategies is to try and do some volunteer bell ringing,” said Vaughnes-Smith. “What we earn at the holidays is 50 percent of our yearly budget. Last year in East County we raised $78,000, but we paid out $44,000 to our workers. So we’ve developed a very aggressive campaign this year to promote volunteer bell ringers. We’re hoping it will be a success.”

But if donations in volunteer time are difficult for some, donations of another kind are always welcome.

“We’re always happy to get cash donations,” said Vaughnes-Smith. “That’s something we always need. But I tell people: don’t send me any old clothes or sweaters – that all goes to the adult rehab center and we get none of that (profit). Send me money; that we can always use.”

And as the Salvation Army organization continues to make a difference in the lives of East County youth and residents, the lives of Vaughnes-Smith and her staff also continue to be changed. “We are blessed, all of us,” she said. “This job and this life gives me so much more than I could have imagined. I would not trade one day of it. I’ve been here for over 15 years and this is where I’ll stay. It’s a good life.”

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America’s drug habit becomes Mexico’s war

by Corey Hunt Correspondent Brentwood native Corey Hunt traveled to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico in the hope of giving his fellow Americans a glimpse of the situation down there – a situation that has a number of roots leading directly back to the United States, from growing drug consumption to guns and illegal immigration. This week is the first of his two-part report.

I walk up to the police checkpoint, arousing suspicion from the security forces standing guard, just as any visitor would at the headquarters of Mexico’s Federal Police forces in Ciudad Juarez, a border city separated from El Paso, Texas, by the Rio Grande.

Armed commandos stand around me, scanning my passport and transcribing the information on my media credentials. As a blond American from San Francisco, it’s clear that I don’t exactly fit the description of a foot soldier or an informant working at the behest of Mexico’s most infamous drug lords, but the “Federales” take no chances.

Eventually, I’m escorted into the command center, a policeman at my side who, like all the federal officers who have flooded Ciudad Juarez, makes it clear that he’s in control – and carries an assault rifle to back it up.

This was the scene that unfolded before I was introduced to Officer Ulises

Photo by Corey Hunt

A pickup truck filled with armed commandos patrols Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Brentwood resident Corey Hunt recently visited the city torn by drug wars to witness conditions himself.

Rodriguez, who was kind enough to help answer some of my questions about Mexico’s ongoing struggle to wrest control of its northern border from drug cartels who have turned Ciudad Juarez – once an economic powerhouse and world-class city – into one of the most dangerous places in the world.

Violence – often of Al-Qaeda- and jihadist-style proportions – has erupted

since the drug cartels were drawn out from the shadows and forced to protect their lucrative trade as President Felipe Calderon fights to rid Mexican society of it. At the same time, the cartels are locked in a bitter power struggle. Strongman Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who heads the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, is intent on driving out the Juarez cartel, which has traditionally controlled its namesake city.

I began by asking Rodriguez about the most recent story that put the city into the international headlines: the shooting of 15-year old Sergio Hernandez by a U.S. border patrol agent in early June.

“This incident was tragic,” said Rodriguez, shaking his head. “But the U.S. authorities are professional – we have a good working relationship with them.

Mexican Federal Police and the United States border patrol are working together to figure out what happened. Officials from U.S. law enforcement usually visit Juarez two or three times per week.”

It remains unclear what the teenager was doing at the border, but what is clear is that he is just one of many victims – during the month of June, the city has been averaging as many as 10 homicides per day, according to statistics from the El Paso Times. However, the monthly death toll is down from last summer, which saw more than 300 killings in August. Rodriguez stressed the importance of a trustworthy relationship between the United States and Mexico, stating that the battle against drug trafficking has no boundaries and will involve cooperation on both sides of the border.

While Mexico’s government and its security forces have been organizing and operating in the midst of what many observers consider a war zone, Rodriguez praised the unprecedented coordination see War page 20A

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Maybe they’ve been told that the lender is about to approve a loan modification for them, and they get surprised when the lender actually goes ahead with the foreclosure. Often the loan modification department and the foreclosure department don’t communicate well. Or maybe the homeowner stopped opening their mail and didn’t know the foreclosure date was so close.

I’ve seen lenders send the same collection letters over and over, so I can see why the homeowner stops opening the letters. Or maybe they have filed bankruptcy, and simply don’t think that a foreclosure versus a short sale will make a difference to their credit. Or maybe they are just so burned out on the process that they are just mentally and physically exhausted by the process and are just ready to be “done.”

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Bay Area band The Floorshakers rock out at the Lions Club Concert last month.

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DB Lions to host summer events Despite major winds, about 700 residents came out June 19 to the Discovery Bay at the Yacht Harbor and the Lions Club Concert featuring the Floorshakers.

“The nine-piece band was exactly what everyone wanted to hear,” said Jim Mattison of the Lions Club. “Although it was supposed to end at 8:30, the band kept playing and the crowd kept on dancing. Everyone kept telling me what a great time they were having and asked when we were having the next concert.

“We couldn’t have pulled this off without our band sponsors, Marples and Associates, California Boat Lifts, Rob Broocker Painting, and Discovery Bay Dental. We would also like to thank the Boardwalk Grill for donating a portion of its proceeds back to the Lions

Club. It was great to see so many people having such a fun time and supporting our community efforts.”

Other events held by the DB Lions Club this summer include the annual Golf Challenge on Aug. 9; the Boat, Bike and Hot Rod Show on Aug. 12; and the Big Cat Poker Run on Aug. 14. On Sept. 11, the Lions hosts their Roar, Rumble & Ride – Motorcycle Poker Run, and the inaugural Car Show, as well as the popular Rally ’Round the Lake, which will be held Sept. 12.

“We will also be looking to have one more concert in late August,” said Mattison.

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Fun in the Sun with Oakley and Friends

by Chae Heuer Correspondent The Police Department of Oakley recently became the beneficiary of the Friends of Oakley, a community foundation dedicated to improving the overall welfare of its hometown. Beneath the sweltering California sun, residents and civic servants alike gathered at O’Hara Park for the Fun in the Sun event, grooving to a lively Skynyrd-Vaughn-Setzer soundtrack and admiring the splashy colors reflecting from the rank-and-file showcase of modern and vintage cars.

“We just wanted to provide a conduit for people to be helped,” said Friends of Oakley Vice President and Oakley Vice Mayor Jim Frazier when explaining the goals of his group. “We wanted to help people maintain the appearances of their property.”

Frazier became concerned about residents who couldn’t meet the city’s new Property Maintenance Ordinance due to financial or other problems, and he established the Friends of Oakley to help.

For this event, however, the combined donations and profit from concession sales went directly to the Oakley police. “We’re working with the police department to help build a cover for two motorcycles they use,” said Frazier, “and when they have an animal they need to pick up for animal control, we’re looking to build a shelter to house these animals.”

The event’s first highlight was the K-9

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Canine deputy Bronco demonstrates how to take a bite out of crime with the help of officers Donald Patchin, left, and Robert Roberts during the Friends of Oakley event last weekend.

Unit demonstration. Officer Robert Roberts donned a heavy bite-proof vest and demonstrated the awesome force of canine jaws. “We train at least two times a month for 16 hours just to keep the dogs maintained,” said Officer Donald Patchin, one of the dog’s handlers.

“Prior to being deployed on the street, they go through two months of training.”

When unleashed on Roberts, the speed and ferocity of the canine enforcer eliciting a chorus of awe-struck exclamations from those

in attendance, yet the dog was sufficiently under control to obey Patchin’s commands. Audience member Jennifer Leiber brought her children to the event to “show the kids how powerful an animal can be.”

Young audience member Jacks Cooper said, “It was cool.”

Augmenting the coolness factor was the car contest, providing approximately 50 sleek and shiny entries for attendees to judge. Best of Show and the People’s Choice Award went

to Mel and Linda Swafford’s 1960 Ford Galaxy Star Liner, prompting a beaming Mel to concede, “I have to give all the appreciation to my wife, who let me piss away all the money!”

Mayor Pat Anderson, who also serves as the Friends of Oakley foundation’s secretary, was optimistic that Fun In the Sun will draw a larger crowd in years to come. “This event was double the crowd last year. We’re anticipating next year it will look double again!”

Some event-goers, however, expressed concern about how Fun In the Sun was publicized. Swafford said that “they need to advertise more. If they do, these events would be a lot bigger.”

“We’d love to have more volunteers,” said Frazier. “We plan to publicize ourselves through articles such as these to get people interested.”

Fun In the Sun benefited not only local police, but the people of Oakley. “It gives community pride,” said Chief of Police Chris Thorsen. “It shows what the taxpayer’s money goes to. Ninety percent of our people have no contact with the police, and it’s good for the good people of this community to see the police in a different light.”

Officer Roberts smiled, motioning toward the throng of Oakleyites laughing, admiring the cars and enjoying the delicious barbecue from the concession stand. “This type of event brings everybody together,” he said, “and helps others realize what we do for the community.”

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters Harvest Park Bowl owner Jim Wangeman, seen here with his wife Anne, has been named the Small Business Owner of the Year in Assembly District 15 by the Assembly and the California Small Business Association.

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Assembly honors local businessman Wangeman At an event held recently in Sacramento, Assemblymember Joan Buchanan joined other members of the California legislature and the California Small Business Association in honor of Jim Wangeman, owner of Brentwood’s Harvest Park Bowl, as the Small Business Owner of the Year in Assembly District 15.

“I am delighted to recognize Jim Wangeman,” said Buchanan. “Through his hard work and commitment to civic engagement, Harvest Park Bowl is an example of what small businesses means to the local economy.”

Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood hosts a regular program of bowling events and has

donated more than 21,000 free bowling games to local youth during the summer months.

Since 1997, Wangeman has created numerous community partnerships with local organizations and nonprofits, donating $170,000 in scholarships. He has served 13 years on the Board of Directors of Sutter Delta Hospital, seven years as vice president of REACH program, and is a member of the Brentwood Rotary Club.

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With the United States run at the 2010 FIFA World Cup officially over, we should reflect on just how far our “young” squad has come: roughly 40 journalists followed the United States National team throughout their stint at the 2010 World Cup. This figure was more than double that of the 2002 World Cup and, according to U.S. Soccer spokesman Michael Kammarman, included journalists from Italy and the Czech Republic. I compare 2002 to 2010 just to see how things evolve, progress, and become better…

In 2002, many loan officers – not all, but way too many – acted more like “order takers” than “lending leaders.” If someone wanted a house, and they had a pulse, they could afford a house. “Stated” loans were “the future” and allowed everyone a piece of the American dream. At that time pre-approval was no more than a credit score and a “stated” income…pre-qualification did not even exist. Fast forward to 2010, and, just as the United States national soccer team was taken a bit more serious in their 2010 bid for the Cup, the lending industry is being taken much more seriously and its processes have evolved.

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Paddling for posterity

Oprah from page 3A Decker’s Get Real! talk show idea springs from the classes she teaches at Liberty – classes designed to help students navigate not only through the high school years, but prepare, plan and progress toward their futures.

“The idea for the show is for teens and parents to come together and get information and learn and discuss all the important decisions that go into building a life for these kids, and that includes college, employment and taking a look at life as an adult,” said Decker. “And the other part is asking what kind of human being do they want to be, and learning how to build independence.

“If the idea for the (Oprah) TV show is to reach more kids, then I have something that kids need.”

Auditions from page 3A Photo by Richard Wisdom

undreds of Delta lovers gathered in Discovery Bay last weekend for the annual Paddle For Fame in an attempt to break the Guinness Book record for the most human-powered vessels joined together. “We had approximately 300 human-powered vessels participate this year, and close to 1,000 people participating,” said Amanda Dove, organizer of the annual effort, “clearly exceeding our previous record of 192.” The official number will be verified by the Guinness Book of World Records, a process that takes several weeks, to see if Discovery Bay paddled into the record books. For more photos from this year’s event, visit www.paddleforfame.com.

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also complete an 11-page participant application, which includes questions such as “Have you had any particularly interesting occupations in your past?” and “When was the last time you hit, punched, kicked or threw something in anger?”

The 72-question application is designed to help producers find a dynamic group of young women who are articulate, enthusiastic and willing to share their most private thoughts in an open forum. They must also allow their everyday lives to be videotaped during the competition process.

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Contestants submitted a short video describing their ideas for a talk show and sent them to Winfrey’s producers. Viewers can pick their favorite video by logging onto Oprah’s Web site and casting their vote. Sometime within the next few weeks, the top five videos will be selected and a finalist chosen.

And as for Decker’s chances?

“Not great,” she admits. “I figure my odds are about 1 in 6,000, but what I really wanted was for my kids to see that it’s good for people to take chances. I had a lot of fun doing it and I’m one of those people who believes you open one door and something else comes through. We’ll see happens.”

To view Decker’s video, log onto www.oprah.com.

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For those who cannot attend the audition next Saturday, videotape auditions may be submitted to America’s Next Top Model, 2801 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405. Videos must be submitted by Tuesday, July 20.

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by Manny Soliz Antioch To the current Antioch City Council: What do you plan to do if the economy gets worse?

How will you deal with growing crime in the face of reduced budgets? Will you fast-track business expansion proposals, such as the Walmart expansion, which you need to approve, or will you UEST buckle to special OMMENT interests that don’t represent the community as a whole? What plans do you have to bring new employers to Antioch and improve our local economy? Do you know what you need to do to deal with depressed real estate values?

These are the tough decisions City Council members need to address. We expect the council to make the right decisions. The real question is: Can the current council make the right decisions in the face of adversity?

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how it has affected Antioch. The June 22 council meeting featured the annual budget and how our leaders plan on dealing with Antioch on the brink of bankruptcy.

I expect leaders to be informed and realistic in dealing with issues. While it’s nice having Antioch leaders attend philanthropic events, picnics and organizing parades, we need them focused on the problems facing Antioch. I was amazed at the lack of thought given to two issues.

The first issue involved increasing local water and sewer rates. No one would ever support substandard systems. In fact, Antioch water treatment has always been well funded and a priority. While Antioch citizens face the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, our leaders approved a five-year plan resulting in a 24-percent increase in water rates in just the first two years alone.

Are our city leaders in touch with reality? Councilmember Reggie Moore, indicating that he had experience as a water utility employee, did not oppose the rate increase, just the length of the plan outlined by staff.

Unfortunately, his experience as a water meter reader didn’t prepare him very well in recognizing this was a tax increase, affecting

LETTERS Bad time for water rates to gush Editor: For the second time this year and third time in less than two years, the Antioch City Council raised our taxes on sewer, water and garbage service.

In September, 2008, they raised our sewer and water rates by over 8 percent over two years. Then this year, they raised our garbage rates 26 percent. But, if you don’t want that increase, you’re forced into a smaller can.

Then on June 22, on a 3-1 vote with Brian Kalinowski absent and Reggie Moore voting no (more on that later) the council voted to raise our water rates 52 percent and sewer rates 22 percent over the next five years.

That’s a total of 65 percent between 2008-14

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all city water users, on an across-the-board percentage basis. If there was an understanding of the relation between an increase in rates and the struggles of those paying the water bills, it certainly wasn’t evident.

The second issue was the approval of the 2010-11 budget. The primary role of our local government is to ensure our safety.

Antioch has had some spectacular increases in violent crime in recent years. Citizens are very concerned about Antioch’s ability to provide such basic services as police protection, crime abatement and fixing potholes.

With this in mind, Moore once again showed a lack of understanding of the issues. A very concerned and spirited contingent was present to support Animal Services. In the face of a large number of city employees affected by reduced hours and layoffs, Moore proposed pushing our city closer to bankruptcy by adding more debt to the budget, obviously trying to win the favor of this special-interest group.

We desperately need leaders with the knowledge and understanding of the issues to make tough decisions. Antioch is unfortunately on the fast track to becoming the next Vallejo or Richmond, unacceptable outcomes from a community point of view.

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on water alone.

So if your water bill is $100 a month now, it will be $152 in five years.

Former Councilman Manny Soliz, another citizen and I got up and spoke against the latest rate increases.

Councilman Moore wasn’t really opposed to it. He just wanted to raise our rates for two years, by 25 percent not for five years.

But, whether it’s a 25 percent or 52 percent increase, with our residents hurting with high unemployment and reduced income, this is not the time to be raising all these taxes.

Allen Payton Antioch

Retain the station Editor: No fire station should be closed. Closing the Bethel Island fire station will result in lives lost and extensive property damage.

Mr. Stonebarger states that the fire commission has to show the residents of the district that they have done everything possible to cut costs and balance the budget. The B.I. fire district now generates $795,000 in revenue.

The fire district spends $710,000 to keep B.I. Station 95 open. I suppose Stonebarger is going to prove his point by closing our station.

Jack Whitener Bethel Island

In praise of a problem solver Editor: I am very saddened at the loss of Virgil Koehne as general manager for the Town of Discovery Bay. I am employed at the Discovery Bay

Tough economic times sometimes call for difficult decisions. If we are to persevere in this economy, all groups have been asked to make cuts.

What will separate the current cast of leaders from those who can lead us out of this financial hole is the ability to look at the situation, find long-term solutions that will prevent further financial collapse and make the tough decisions we all expect of you.

As a lifelong resident of Antioch, I’ve come to terms that the small community where I was raised is no longer the same town. Having had the honor and privilege of serving the City as a councilmember in the mid 1990s, I remain interested and involved in local events.

Given the dire nature of Antioch’s situation, I would recommend that council immediately convene a blue ribbon panel of residents with backgrounds in financial services, municipal financing, real estate and economic development that can make quick and difficult recommendations to our current leaders. Having qualified people serving Antioch at all levels will be crucial to our long-term economic survival.

Manny Soliz is a former Antioch city councilman.

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Golf Course and am the emergency contact for any problems that arise 24-7. Many times while answering a trouble call during the night I have seen Virgil out in the dark working on a broken sprinkler, addressing a flood or attending whatever problem needed his attention.

I have worked with Virgil for over 12 years on issues concerning the golf course and country club. Never before have I worked with a man so dedicated to his job. He was always there to help me with anything I asked of him and was available 24 hours a day. I admire his people skills and his ability to solve problems.

No matter what the problem, be it broken pipes, irrigation, sewage, meters, flooding, etc., he always came up with a solution. Even the night the streets flooded, he was out directing traffic. And every year he helps the Boy Scouts collect Christmas trees.

Sometimes in life we don’t appreciate what we have until we’ve lost it. I think that will be the case with the dismissal of Virgil Koehne. I want him to know that I know how much he did and appreciate all he did for me and the Town of Discovery Bay. I will truly miss him.

Terry Kelsey Discovery Bay

Eyesore on the Ridge Editor: My wife and I live in the Deer Ridge development on San Juan Oaks Road in Brentwood. In front of our home, directly across the street, is a PGE tower approximately 117 feet high. T-Mobil wants to add nine antennas to the top and build a 300-squarefoot enclosure to store its equipment.

This is a residential neighborhood. We are not even allowed to leave our garbage cans on the street, according to our CCRs. Rabbits, squirrels, etc. run through this empty field.

Another concern is the hawks and owls that nest in the tower.

From an aesthetic stand point, the compound and the antennas would be an eyesore as they would be 300 to 500 feet from our front door. Our CCRs say to provide an attractive environment for the enjoyment of the owner in general and the enhancement of property values.

Fifteen people from our neighborhood attended a meeting on this issue before the Brentwood Planning Commission. Three of the five members said our aesthetic issue didn’t matter; the progress of Brentwood was all that was important. Once again we don’t have a say. Since we raised this subject it has been put on hold until July 20 at 7 p.m.

Where will this stop, how many antennas will be put up, and how many compounds built and how safe are these antennas?

If you live in the Deer Ridge development and are concerned about this, please contact me at 925-516-7725.

Joe Champlin Brentwood

Grad Night gratitude Editor: The class of 2010 is now on their way. We here on the Grad Night Committee wish them well in wherever their paths take them. We also want to thank all of you who pitched in see Letters page 21A

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FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS

A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

BRENTWOOD June 16, 11:43 a.m. An unidentified person stole a GPS system and cell phone from an unlocked vehicle parked on Jacaranda Street at Garin Parkway.

June 16, 2:33 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a subject was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 16, 4 p.m. An unidentified person assumed the identity of a resident of Astor Court to cancel a vacation booked at a travel agency.

June 16, 7:23 p.m. On Balfour Road at Hickory Drive, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license for DUI. He was arrested and released on a Notice To Appear.

June 16, 7:35 p.m. A subject contacted on Gold Poppy Court who was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

June 16, 8:45 p.m. A driver struck a mechanical exit gate on Shady Willow Lane.

June 16, 10:20 p.m. On Rossano Street at Castello Ranch Road, two subjects involved in a physical altercation were arrested and released on Juvenile Affidavits.

June 16, 11:41 p.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on Carey Lane through an unlocked bathroom window and stole power tools.

June 17, 1:26 a.m. A driver veered off the roadway on Chestnut Street at Oak Street and struck a curb, causing his tire to deflate.

June 17, 4:20 a.m. A master lock was cut and an electric drill was stolen from a vehicle parked on Emory Oak Court.

June 17, 9:50 a.m. An unidentified person removed a street sign from the intersection of Regal Drive and Empress Lane and placed it on a park play structure.

June 17, 2:51 p.m. The account information of a resident of Breton Drive was used in San Jose and Walnut Creek to withdraw cash from an ATM without permission.

June 17, 3:30 p.m. An unidentified person used the personal information of a Brentwood resident to collect child support in Los Angeles County.

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LOGS June 17, 4:28 p.m. An unidentified person drove a vehicle onto the lawn of a residence on Gaiole Court and damaged a plant.

June 17, 5:06 p.m. At a business on Lone Tree Way, a subject who attempted to pass a forged prescription for Vicodin and Promethazine was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 17, 10:21 p.m. An unidentified person damaged the driver’s-side mirror of a vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road. Estimated damage $500.

June 18, 12:21 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from a parking lot on Sand Creek Road.

June 18, 9:36 a.m. A driver veered off the roadway on Balfour Road at Cortona Way and struck a curb and street signal pole. The driver was transported to John Muir Hospital via helicopter, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

June 18, 7:51 p.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on Sand Creek Road, engaged in an argument and damaged a TV. June 18, 10:20 p.m. Two subjects contacted on Sunset Court at Brentwood Boulevard were found to be in possession of methamphetamine for sale. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 19, 1:53 a.m. A subject stole liquor from a business on Balfour Road and fought with police officers during his apprehension.

He was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

June 19, 3:48 a.m. On Balfour Road at Guise Way, a driver struck a light pole, knocking it over. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

June 19, 6:09 a.m. A vehicle parked in a posted tow-away zone on First Street at Oak Street was towed and stored.

June 19, 9:28 a.m. A stolen vehicle was located on Sand Creek Road and released to its owner.

June 19, 3:25 p.m. A driver sideswiped another driver while turning into a parking lot on Fairview Avenue at Balfour Road. Both vehicles were towed.

June 19, 5:10 p.m. An unidentified person stole $100 from an open vehicle parked on Walnut Boulevard.

June 19, 8:45 p.m. On Brownstone Drive at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was ar-

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An unidentified person assumed the identity of a resident of Astor Court in Brentwood to cancel a vacation booked at a travel agency.

June 16, 4 p.m. rested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 19, 9:37 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject struck another subject in the face and spit on her. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 20, 12:15 a.m. On Shady Willow at Lone Tree Way, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license. The vehicle was towed.

June 20, 11:21 a.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass at Lone Tree Way, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations had his vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days.

June 20, 12:30 p.m. A subject phoned a resident of Riviera Court in violation of a domestic-violence restraining order.

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.

ANTIOCH June 24 Investigators from the Antioch Police Department were in the city of Fremont following up on the investigation of a home invasion robbery and homicide that occurred on Aster Drive in Antioch on June 8. During that time, they encountered a suspect wanted in that investigation. What is known at this time is that the suspect either armed or attempted to arm himself with a gun and was shot multiple times by an Antioch officer.

No officers were injured. The suspect is alive and in custody at a Fremont hospital. The shooting incident is being jointly investigated by the Antioch Police Department, Fremont Police Department and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.

For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/ citygov/police.

OAKLEY June 14 – A vehicle accident with property damaged occurred on East Cypress Road at Sellers Avenue.

June 14 – Vehicles were towed from the 1100 block of Mills Place and from Main Street at Malicoat Avenue.

June 14 – Misdemeanor battery was reported on the 800 block of East Cypress Road.

June 15 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 100 block of Highwood Place.

June 15 – On the 5400 block of Neroly Road,

a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs.

June 15 – Arrest warrants were served on West Cypress Road at Mellowood Drive and on the 3200 block of Main Street.

June 15 – Petty thefts were reported on the 4500 block of Main Street and the 4100 block of Sequoia Drive.

June 16 – A strong-arm robbery occurred on Canopy Lane at Oakley Road.

June 16 – A residence on the 200 block of Malicoat Avenue was burglarized.

June 16 – A case of forgery was reported on the 3100 block of Main Street.

June 16 – Trespassing occurred at a residence on the 4100 block of Sequoia.

June 17 – A subject on El Lago Drive at Live Oak Avenue was found to be under the influence of drugs.

June 17 – A vehicle accident with injuries took place on Concannon Drive at Vintage Parkway.

June 17 – Domestic battery occurred on the 3300 block of Main Street.

June 17 – A bicycle was stolen from the 500 block of O’Hara Avenue.

June 17 – On Big Break Road at Main Street, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

June 18 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 100 block of Susie Court.

June 18 – A residence on the 2100 block of Verona Avenue was burglarized.

June 19 – On East Cypress Road at Main Street, a subject was charged with violation of probation.

June 19 – On Westminster Court at Winchester Drive and on Duarte Avenue at Mills Place, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

June 19 – Felony vandalism was reported on the 1500 block of Rutherford Road.

June 20 – On the 100 block of Red Barn Court, a subject was found in violation of a court order.

June 20 – On Laurel Road at Main Street, on Hill Avenue at Main Street, and on Carol Lane at Main Street, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

June 20 – Sexual battery was reported on West Cypress Road at Mellowood Drive.

June 20 – Grand theft from a vehicle was reported on Megan Drive at Truman Lane.

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Flora to flaunt forever Now that I’m too old to worry about what people think, I’m considering getting a tattoo. I’ve wrestled with the idea for years. I guess the fact that it requires a lifelong commitment scares the heck out of me.

That’s funny. I wasn’t scared about my other lifelong commitment – marriage – and HANGIN’ IN after 18 years of that HERE I’m realizing I should have been more afraid. Anyway, it’s a daunting prospect. To think a tattoo would still be with me even as they lower me into the grave is creepy.

VICKI My own daughMCKENNA ter wears two tattoos, one on her hip and one on her foot. I’ve been told that tattoos are addicting: once you get one you want another and another. That’s kind of creepy, too.

I have seen some really unattractive tattoos over time. At Great America I saw a man whose entire stomach (which was huge) was illustrated with the scariest looking devil face I’ve ever seen! He walked around with his shirt off, terrifying most of the children in the park. “Hey, buddy, I’m not riding Top Gun with you! That stomach attracts bad karma. I’m sure of it!”

He had kids, too. Weren’t they embarrassed? (I can’t even wear shorts that say “PINK” on the butt without totally humiliating my kids.) The guy’s kids seemed oblivious to their devil-dad exposing his bloated and tattooed gut, strolling through the park shoving blue cotton candy into his mouth.

His tattoo was way too big and gross, but I’ve also seen tattoos on women that are too small. Maybe they were afraid like me and didn’t want to commit to a large anklet of roses and butterflies, but at first glance that little flower looks like a small green mole. Not attractive.

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I’ve given a lot of thought to what design I’d get. I suppose you should choose something personal, like the names of your children, or your astrology sign, perhaps a Chinese symbol for prosperity or tranquility.

It’s a tough decision.

Then there is the location. I would want to have a tattoo located where I could hide it if I wanted to. Perhaps the lower back, often referred to as a “tramp stamp.” OK, that’s not good. I would surely humiliate my kids with that choice.

My husband suggested I get his name tattooed somewhere. His name is Maury, and I’m sure people would assume it was Maury Povich. I would probably spend the rest of my life explaining that.

Be careful about the reason for getting a tattoo. My daughter acquired the one on her foot because her boyfriend decided to move to the East Coast and work on a barge in the Atlantic for a year. It promised big money, but the idea of being separated from him broke her heart. She decided to prove her love by tattooing “Love Is Patient” on her foot. A noble gesture, but shortly afterward he changed his mind. The tattoo didn’t. It’s not a bad message, and it is done in very pretty script, but this proves my point. Be careful about your reason for getting one.

I took a tattoo “test drive” recently. It’s a rub-on sticker you can download on your computer and print. I chose a pretty plumeria flower, very Hawaiian looking. I will probably never make it to Hawaii, not in this life anyway, so I thought a Hawaiian tattoo would be the next best thing. I love the beach, the sun and tropical drinks, so I printed it out and stuck it on my foot.

Hey! I like it! I think I could look at this every day without regret. So, the next step – finding the right tattoo parlor. Will I go through with it? Time will tell, but I think I can do this. And hey, if I don’t like it, I’ll just always wear shoes.

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Seen in Argentina

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A vacant hotel sits surrounded by other empty establishments after 40 percent of the businesses in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico closed and fled the drug-war violence.

Photo by Corey Hunt

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iberty High School and Cal Poly graduate Amanda Robinson is traveling in South America, doing some humanitarian work – and toting her Brentwood Press. She is seen here with her Hometown Weekly Newspaper in Patagonia. Best of luck to Amanda and the wonderful work she’s doing.

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between the Federal Police and the Mexican Army, which he described as “excellent.” He added that there have been some problems with the municipal police in Juarez.

“Federal police have the most force in Juarez right now,” he said. “There have been some small difficulties between the federal and local police.” He added that the two police departments are doing their best to exchange intelligence and information vital to the security of Ciudad Juarez.

I asked Rodriguez about the reports that Mexico will be reshuffling its police, merging state and municipal departments to form one force for each state – something I had first heard about during a visit

to Tijuana in March.

“This is true,” he said. “It will take a long time … at least five or six years. The changes will bring more efficiency but it will be difficult.”

Just then, Rodriguez was needed back in the office. He thanked me for taking the time to explain to Americans the work he and his fellow officers were conducting in Ciudad Juarez, then told me I could return to the station in the morning for a ride-along with a Federal Police patrol.

I shook his hand, walked back to the checkpoint and found a cab waiting at a taxi stand. I got in, wary of the potential gaze from an unseen adversary that could be watching the station as I was driven back to my hotel.

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Letters from page 16A and lent a hand to create a “Funtastic” night for the grads. They danced, played, ate, some slept, they gambled (legally), got prizes, took pictures, got tattooed, were hypnotized, and all in all had a great time.

We want to thank our amazing sponsors and community support: Delta Fence Company Inc., Brentwood, Arrowhead Towing, Perry & Rene Shusta, Generations Photography, Jennifer Fink, Allstate Insurance, Jayne Oertwig Agency, HHS Parents Club, Nines Restaurant, John Muir Health, Fremont Bank, Brentwood, Mike and Jamie Palladino, Dr. Doug and Wendy Herman DDS, Brentwood Swim Academy, Natural Nails, Brentwood, Hair Razor, Elaine Furtado, Deer Ridge Golf Club and Shadow Lakes Golf Club, Co. Co. County Wine Company, Becky Bloomfield and Lee and Leslie Hancock , Mimi’s Café, Mountain Mike’s, Round Table, Extreme Pizza, Willy’s Bagels, Ace Hardware, Berkeley Farms, Jim O’Shea, Starbucks, El Camino, Food Sales West, John Quinn, Sysco, Laura and Dave Ramsey, Sherwin Williams, Pacsun, Paul Sundgren, Concord Pavilion, Simonds Design Lighting, Will Simonds,, Vickie and Frank Lobrillo, Dan Bradley, IATSE Local 107 Stagehands, Keith Campbell, DH Construction, Dean Henry, Hertz Equipment Rental, Contra Costa Electric, Village Nurseries Landscape Center, the parents who came to our Bodacious Bunco Buffet, Richard Cook, Keith Campbell, HHS Principal Andy Parsons, Secretary to the Principal Roseanne Thompson, Ms. Heidi and Bob Wagoner.

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HAVE YOU UNINTENTIONALLY DISINHERITED YOUR CHILDREN? I know a gentleman, “Sam”, who remarried after losing his wife of 32 years.

His new wife, “Sally”, sold her home and moved in with Sam. Sam put Sally’s name on the deed to his home taking title as “joint tenants”. Sam also put Sally on his bank accounts. Sam has a will which leaves all of his property to his two sons.

What Sam didn’t realize though, was that when he moved property into joint tenancy with Sally, his will would no longer control the distribution of his home or his bank accounts when he dies. Since those were Sam’s only major assets, he essentially would have nothing to leave his children by way of his will and when he dies, everything would be inherited by Sally as the surviving joint tenant of those assets.

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Experience from page 1A the park district took over, purchasing the land 10 years ago and constructing a parking lot, restroom and pier in 2007.

Now finally fulfilling promises made years ago, park officials were clearly happy at their June 16 board meeting, held at the Brentwood Senior Center. “There’s plenty of people who have been waiting to see something like this,” said one board member.

Board Member Ted Radke added, “I was hoping we would have this meeting there.”

Mike Anderson, park district project manager, responded, “We really are on the last leg of this thing. It’s really about budget and timing and also operating the facility.”

District General Manager Pat O’Brien added, “We have had to secure funding. It’s taken a long time. We are still working on funding. The exhibits (in the lobby) are very important. Staffing is quite a difficult issue.

We did have other partners, but they had staffing constraints and have withdrawn.

We are the last agency standing.”

As a result of the funding shortfall to maintain and operate the facilities, the exhibits and programs might be modest at first and take a few years to reach potential, officials said. Mike Moran might be the only naturalist on site part of the time.

As a result, park officials will likely rely on volunteer help from members of the Delta Science Center group. It’s led by Tom Lindemuth, a retired Freedom High science teacher who has been taking students on field trips to study Big Break for the past three years.

“Things have changed in the Delta dramatically, and unfortunately for the worse,” he told the park board. He recently brought students out to study invertebrates in the Big Break shallows. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t

Rates from page 1A the San Joaquin River, increased mandates from the state, including a 20-percent conservation requirement, and ongoing maintenance and replacement of old facilities and lines.

Several residents requested that the council hold off or make changes to the rate hike plan. Ronald Knapp asked the council to provide an incentive to conserve water by adopting a tiered rate structure similar to the trash rates in which those using less water would be hit with a smaller rate hike. “It could mitigate the raise for some people who use less,” he said. “It would provide the proper incentives for conservation over time.”

A city consultant said that a tiered rate structure would be helpful in meeting the 20-percent water conservation mandate but that it would be more complicated to implement and require an educational campaign to make it effective.

Former councilman Allen Payton argued that city officials are taking money from the water and sewer funds and using it for services that should be paid from the city’s General Fund. “Where is that money going?” he asked. “It’s being spent on administrative costs on the third floor (of City Hall). I encourage you to not vote for this right now.”

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The Delta Science Center will provide Delta exhibits, science labs and a nice view of newly created wetlands. find any. And we know why. What we have seen is acutely toxic conditions. Between 2 and 5 in the afternoon nothing can live in the shallow water.” He’s looking to increase his scientific observing when the center is completed next year. “It will be so much easier when there’s a facility to work in.”

Another recreational improvement opening this fall is the extension of Big Break Trail. “It will extend the Great California Delta Trail about 2½ miles to complete the gap from Big Break to Marsh Creek Trail,” said Anderson. Board Presi-

dent Doug Siden noted that “there’s a Bay Trail, there’s a Ridge Trail. We should have a Delta Trail, and it’s happening.”

Visitors to the park, which is currently closed for construction, in the past year have observed tons of dirt being moved to create wetlands in the area between the science center and the outdoor Experience facilities. Center visitors will have a nice view of the tidal marshes through large windows and from a patio in the back. The amphitheater will include a fire pit and provide a nice view of the Delta behind the stage area – a “backdrop

worth a million dollars,” said Anderson.

The Experience’s most interesting element might be the large topographic map of the Delta. It will be to scale, featuring Mt. Diablo rising about two feet high and photo-tiles showing some East County cities. “You will be able to see the pattern of development,” said Anderson. “It’s for people to walk around on and enjoy.”

For more information visit www. ebparks.org/parks/big_break and www. deltasciencecenter.com.

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Also asking the council to hold off on the rate hike was former councilman Manny Soliz: “Our part of the county has been hit hard by this downturn. Any type of rate increase, tax increases, parcel taxes – the negative effects of those are amplified in this economy. Property values have been hit so hard with foreclosures and the downturn in the real estate market. Until we see an increase in property values, we should say ‘Is this the right time to implement this?’ I would say probably not at this point.”

City resident Martin Fernandez received applause from the audience when he told the council that just because Antioch has kept rates low is no reason to raise them.

Moore made a motion to increase the rates for only two years, but the motion died when no one seconded it. “This is not about us being the lowest-priced entity and therefore we should raise our rates,” said Moore. “This is to maintain a system at a level of service consistent with what our citizens are demanding. I heard that our town is going downhill. We hear it time and time again. People want high quality services in Antioch, but we don’t want to pay for them. We need to do the right thing to maintain a water system to protect the public health. Water can quickly become

a public health emergency. One outbreak can hurt 100,000 people.”

Mayor Jim Davis agreed, saying, “I think the timing of this could not be worse. It’s the absolute worst possible time to consider a rate increase. But the need is greater. The timing is bad but the need is greater. We’ve had a number of (water) mains break throughout our community with a significant amount of water loss.

Our system is aging. We are an older community. I sympathize with the public. If

there was any other way we could make this work with the budget, we would have done it. This is the absolute minimum. It will barely carry us through the next five years.”

On top of the trash, water and sewer rate hikes this year, city officials are considering placing a tax hike measure on the November ballot to help deal with a projected $4 million General Fund budget shortfall in the fiscal year beginning July, 2011.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 08-00478-3 CA Loan No. 0021451752 Title Order No. 409322 APN 087-311025-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 26, 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 July 22, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA,Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 4, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0140497-00 Book N/ A Page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: XOCHITL ADAME-LOPEZ AND ANDRES LOPEZ-VIVEROS, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of AIDAN WEST FINANCIAL GROUP INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID 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: 27 ORINDA COURT, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto).

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $476,144.40 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale.

Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee.

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SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 135 Main St. Ste. 1900, San Francisco , CA 94105, 415-247-2450 By: Stephanie Alonzo, Authorized Signature The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 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 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 not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52.

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by Nate Smith Correspondent Prior to Saturday night’s Alameda-Contra Costa All-Star Football Classic, Contra Costa coach Kevin Hartwig made it clear that there would be no repeat of last season’s game, when Contra Costa was shut out, losing 14-0. He stressed that Contra Costa would go out to have fun and let the athletes play – but most of all, put some points on the scoreboard. It took less than a minute to establish those goals.

After Seth Magalei of Heritage fielded a short opening kickoff for the Contra Costa

All-Stars, the CC offense lined up in a shotgun I-formation with Las Lomas quarterback Lucas Gorton at tailback. Gorton took a toss from Campolindo quarterback Tommy Stephens, but proceeded to pull up and throw deep on the halfback pass play, finding Berean Christian’s Chris Morgan open deep for a 69-yard touchdown to start the game.

“We came out ready to play,” said Hartwig, who is also the head coach of Freedom High’s football team. “We caught them on some big plays, and had some big stops in the first half.”

A couple of those big defensive plays came on Alameda’s first offensive posses-

sion. After a false-start penalty to open the possession, Las Lomas’ Reed Snook threw a ball carrier for a loss, setting up a secondand-long situation. The Freedom coaching staff changed the coverage, and it paid off.

Piedmont’s Cormac Craigie threw an intended hitch route into the right flat, only to find Pinole Valley’s Donovan Henderson cutting in front of the pass and returning it for an 11-yard touchdown, giving Contra Costa a stunning 14-0 lead less than three minutes into the game.

It appeared that the local team was going to add to that lead on its next possession, as a screen pass to Henderson brought CC inside Alameda’s 40-yard line. An intended quick screen pass went awry, however, as San Leandro’s Lenny Jones made a leaping interception from his defensive end position. That turnover sparked Alameda’s first score of the night, as Albany’s Levy Wilson dove past the right pylon from eight yards out, finishing a drive spurred by big plays from the arm and legs of James Logan quarterback Jonathan Willis.

The final five minutes of the first half provided the game’s deciding scores. As CC’s offense set up shop at midfield with less than two minutes remaining, Hartwig decided to pull another trick out of his bag.

Stephens intentionally skipped a lateral across the turf to Morgan, who then walked in front of three Alameda defenders, acting as if it was an incomplete pass. As the defense began to walk away from him, he threw deep

to a wide-open Henderson, who walked past the secondary for a 51-yard touchdown and a 24-6 lead.

Less than a minute later, CC was back on offense after a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and a nice scoop and return from Acalanes’ Tyler Malley. After a sack on second down, Stephens found Henderson on a post pattern for a 20-yard touchdown strike, Henderson’s third TD of the game.

Contra Costa would need every bit of its 31-6 halftime advantage to secure a victory, as Alameda came roaring back with 20 unanswered points in the second half, falling just short in the end, 31-26.

“They shut us down in the second half,” said Hartwig. “We had only four offensive plays in the third quarter, but we did a good job of extending a few drives and holding them off in the end.”

Hartwig said the game was a fun experience for everyone – including him, considering the quality athletes he got to coach.

Donovan Henderson was named the game’s offensive MVP, while Chris Morgan was named overall MVP, and was singled out by nearly all the coaches as someone they loved working with.

Hartwig also praised the adaptability of Heritage’s Jesus Ochoa, who, after working for years in the Patriots’ under-center fly offense, made a seamless transition to Contra Costa’s shotgun spread offense without a single bad snap the entire week.

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Tennis camp courts athletes Tennis Coach and Athletic Director Steve Amaro is rapidly turning into an institution at Freedom High School. Not only has he won several awards recently for mentoring scholar athletes; his annual summer tennis camp for kids of all ages has now reached double digits. “This is the 10th year of tennis camp, which is kind of surprising,” he said. “I didn’t realize that it had been 10 years until I went and looked the other day. But I have been coaching for at least 12 years.”

The Monday-through-Thursday camp for kindergarten through eighth-grade students runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The high school kids get their turn from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. “The advanced players on the Freedom and Heritage teams come and help us run the junior class, and they get community-service hours,” said Amaro. “They are week-long sessions and some of them will have been here for all four weeks, and some of them rotate week in and week out. It just depends.”

The goal of the program, said Amaro, is “to have fun and to teach the sport of tennis.

I tell the kids that this is a sport that you can play for the rest of your life. What I always tell them is that the first priority is to be safe, but then we want to have fun. And if we do that, then we set the stage for them to have a great sporting experience for life.”

The junior sessions provide individual instruction. “We might do one set of drills, and then we’ll go ahead and do a game that will

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Freedom high tennis coach Steve Amaro works with Heritage student Taylor Lojier at his tennis camp. allow them to practice their activities,” Amaro said. “That seems to keep them happy.”

The high school kids are grouped by ability in groups of four, receive up to a half-hour instruction from Amaro or an assistant, followed by plenty of time to practice new skills.

Over the years, the camp has trained several stars for Freedom and other schools, including Freedom’s No. 1 player last season, Sarah Osborn, who was league MVP as a junior and will be playing tennis at Notre Dame de Namur in the fall. Many of the high school kids hoping to follow in Osborn’s footsteps help supervise the younger group and then play in the later sessions.

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by Jack Menges Correspondent Last Saturday night’s six-division program at the Antioch Speedway saw Tommy Laliberte put his three-race winning streak on the line in the Wingless Sprints. Laliberte came up just short in his bid for four in a row as his chief rival, Dave Press, did him in.

After winning his heat race and the trophy dash, Laliberte started from the fifth row in the main event. He worked his way through traffic in the feature but he couldn’t get by Press, who started just in front of him in row four. At the finish it was Press, Laliberte and pole sitter Sparky Howard.

The Dwarf Cars came up with another big turnout, but at the end of the night it was defending champion and point leader Ricardo Rivera who prevailed once again. Rivera was a heat winner along with Tom Brown and Sonny Calkins. In the 18-car main event, it was Rivera, Nick Squatritto and Brett Bar-

Tennis from page 3B said Amaro. “It should be done once every five to eight years; the last set made it to 10 years. But almost all the money that we made over a 10-year cycle of this program was saved and went to new tennis courts.”

Another fundraiser, the Freedom Athletic Director’s Golf Tournament on June 7, raised $5,000 for the school’s athletic program – “which was exciting, especially in these times,” said Amaro. “A lot of the businesses came through with prize donations, and we

stow finishing one-two-three.

The Antioch Speedway will go dark in observance of the Fourth of July this weekend. Racing resumes July 10.

Wingless Sprints: Heat Winners – Tommy Laliberte and Sparky Howard; Trophy Dash – Laliberte and Nick Larsen; Main Event – David Press, Laliberte and Howard.

Super Stocks: Heat Winners – Mitch Machado and Larry Damitz; Main Event – Mike Gustafson, Machado and Fred Ryland.

Dwarf Cars: Heat Winners – Ricardo Rivera, Tom Brown and Sonny Calkins; Main Event – Rivera, Nick Squatritto and Brett Barstow.

Pure Stocks: Heat Winners – Brad Myers and Dan McCown; Main Event – Chris Sorenson, McCown and Jim Freethy.

Four Bangers: Heat Winners – Ken Radabaugh and Drew Williams; Main Event – Joe Willoughby, Adrian Desousa and Justin Silvera.

Vintage Hard Tops: Heat Winner – Nick Decarlo; Main Event – Decarlo, Terry Decarlo and Dan Williams.

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cutting out one-third of the kids, and who knows what they will do with their free time. The JV coach will say, ‘Why don’t you play for me?’ But half of them will be broken-hearted and turn around and go home and play video games.”

So Kurtz decided to get involved. “I have been pleasantly surprised,” he said.

“Since I put out that e-mail that showed all of the (participating) merchants … a lot of folks have called up and said, ‘We want to help. What can we do?’ That list of (participating business) locals will grow.”

Restaurant fundraisers can be quite effective if the beneficiaries organize a good turnout. Kurtz’s club basketball team drew more than 100 people several months ago for a Tuesday night fundraiser at Shirasoni restaurant, which donated 20 percent of the proceeds, netting the team $1,000. “You can really make money for a program if you organize it right,” he said.

Organizers are hoping to reach a third of the $48,000 goal with the proceeds from $5 per car parking at certain CornFest parking lots. Another idea under consideration is asking for a $20-25 per sport donation when students sign up for freshman sports at walk-through in July.

“If everybody did that, we would be in great shape,” said Kurtz. “People pay $200-$300 for club sports. My son would probably play three sports. If we come up with a $60 check during walk-through, if everybody did that, it would be a good chunk of change.”

Stephanie Tran, owner of Bagel Street Café, is donating 10 percent of all transactions through July 31 as long as patrons write their name and favorite local high school on the back of their receipt. “I love sports,” she said. “And I love kids being active in sports. My son just finished his Deer Valley freshman baseball season. So I don’t want another kid to miss that opportunity. I think it’s very important.”

Uno Chicago Grill is donating 10 percent of all transactions on Tuesday nights in July, and there’s no need for customers to mention saving freshman sports. Trucks Training in Antioch, is donating 20 percent of the membership cost for anybody that signs up in July and mentions saving freshman sports.

Kurtz is pleased with the fundraising efforts so far. “I do know that all of these coaches are really trying to figure out a way to make it happen,” he said. “I’m blown away by their upbeat attitude on how to bring it together. That’s a big help.”

Other fundraisers include Hampton Inn, donating 10 percent of special room packages for those who mention freshman sports. Straw Hat Pizza is donating 20 percent of all proceeds on certain Tuesday evenings in July. Les Schwab is donating 10 percent of purchases (labor excluded) for those who mention freshman sports at the checkout. On July 14, Rubio’s will donate 20 percent of sales from 5 p.m. to closing for diners who bring in the flyer promoting the offer. To purchase tickets for the Liberty Boosters’ truck raffle, e-mail Tony George at vp@ libertyhighboosters.com.

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The A’s players set ambitious goals for themselves this year: • Winning the championship – check.

• Going undefeated – check again.

• Getting a shutout, or as third-baseman Angelo “Ray” Zuniga put it: a goose egg.

“We got two of the three,” he said. “We didn’t get the goose egg.”

Although the goose got to keep its egg, it was definitely an A’s-mazing season, which Zuniga also credits to team chemistry. “We made it as a family,” he said.

“Everybody showed up for practice. There were no star players. Our weakest player was just as good as our greatest player.

Everybody helped, everybody did it. We worked our asses off.”

Matt Smith, a strong pitcher and leadoff batter, also brought a skill that can’t be taught but which can change an entire team. “He’s always smiling,” said Morales.

“It’s infective – one kid smiles and they all smile. Even when we were down sometimes by five runs, we were still smiling out there.

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Referring to the players’ goal to go undefeated, he said, “to me that’s another level. They really didn’t realize what they were about to do until about the 17th, 18th game. Then they were like, ‘We can do this.’

That’s usually when teams kind of slide when they realize what they can do. That’s what I was afraid of. But these guys held it together very well. It was probably one of the best things I ever had to do, with the exception of having my kids and my family. It is fun for me. I love doing this. It was special.”

The Antioch Babe Ruth League’s complex at 1550 Auto Center Drive is hosting district all-star tournaments starting July 3 at 10 a.m. The championship games are slated for July 9, and the winners compete in the state tournament and a shot at a national crown. “In 1988 we had a team that won the World Series in New York,” said Ed Daviess, the league’s executive vice president. “We are hoping to get a team to repeat like that.”

It costs $180 in addition to passing a tryout to participate in the spring season, and $130 for the shorter fall season, which doesn’t hold tryouts. For more information, call 925-757-1787, e-mail antiochbaberuth@netscape.com or visit http://antiochbaberuth.baberuthonline. com.

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Frank and Marty were blessed with two riage, loving every minute of their lives together. children, five grandchildren and eight great Settling back in Glendale, Frank estabgrandchildren.

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What energy drink peddlers aren’t telling you

by Elysia Cook Correspondent Contrary to what the commercials claim, drinking Red Bull won’t give you wings – but it might give you health problems.

Despite evidence for the negative effects of energy drinks on the human body, sales have skyrocketed over the past decade. The beverages currently are more popular than ever among teenagers. The mixture of stimulating ingredients and sugary additives is an irresistible combination that provides a burst of energy for the consumer and rakes in profits for the manufacturers.

According to some medical experts, the biggest concern surrounding energy drinks isn’t how much sugar or caffeine they contain. Although most energy drinks contain more than 30 grams of sugar per 8-ounce can, a Snickers candy bar and an 8-ounce cup of Mott’s apple juice contain nearly the same amount. In addition, the caffeine content in energy drinks varies and can be either higher or lower than most mainstream coffee drinks.

According to a report on labnol.org, a 12-ounce cup of Starbucks coffee contains more than 250 mg of caffeine, while a 16-ounce can of Monster or Rockstar contains half that amount. On the other hand, a 16-ounce cup of Dunkin’ Donuts or McDonald’s coffee contains less than

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The main problem surrounding energy drinks is that they contain other strange, hard-to-pronounce ingredients that are primary contributors to a “crash and burn” effect on the body. The most common ingredients are taurine, guarana and ginseng. Because they stimulate the body rapidly, these “natural supplements” are the main culprits of the side effects that many drinkers experience.

In a webmd.com article by Kathleen M. Zelman, sport dietetics specialist Cynthia Sass writes that most of those “high-techsounding ingredients” are not monitored and have no nutritional value. She also claims they are “potentially harmful.”

Combine those ingredients with the kick of sugar and caffeine, and the end result isn’t exactly what the doctor ordered.

Another lesser-known ingredient in some energy drinks is the stimulant ephedrine, which is also used in decongestants. Medical research shows that the combination of ephedrine and other energy-drink ingredients can cause heart problems. In 2001, two Burbank, Calif. high school athletes fainted after consuming energy drinks containing ephedrine.

“It’s death in a can,” Heritage High School graduate T.J. Mixon said. He usually consumes two energy drinks per day,

but since over the years he’s become resistant to the energy-boosting effects, he doesn’t feel much of a buzz anymore.

While some are dependent on energy drinks to stay awake, others chug them for other reasons. Kyle Vasconcellos, another Heritage graduate, said he enjoys energy drinks “just for the flavor. I don’t really even feel any sort of energy boost from the caffeine.”

According to Heritage graduate Yasmin Khan, “They keep me awake through school. I have headaches if I don’t drink it (an energy drink) for a couple of days.

I probably spend $50 a month on Rockstars.”

Heritage graduate and energy drink consumer Chance Rowley said that he feels “thirsty” when he goes without an energy drink, but “usually I drink something else instead, some tea or whatever.”

If you can’t bear to give up energy drinks, give your heart and budget a break by cutting down your energy drink intake. Doctors recommend going for healthier alternatives instead of grabbing a Monster or a Rockstar the next time you’re thirsty. Try drinking fruit juices containing naturally occurring sugars, coffee, tea and water. Experts say that these options might not deliver the same punch of an energy drink, but they won’t put you at risk of heart palpitations, either.

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First, take a peek inside your refrigerator and pantry. Look at the expiration or “best used by” dates on food packages. Foods kept past their expiration dates can degrade in quality, and items such as butter and oils can go bad.

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Whole Grains. Whole grains contain essential vitamins and dietary fiber. Wholegrain foods high in fiber include oat bran, oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, rice and barley.

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Healthier Fats. Fats play an important role in your diet, but it’s important to choose the right kinds. Choose oils high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as canola oil or olive oil, and use soft margarines with no trans fats. Try to steer clear of saturated and trans fats, which are often found in mayonnaise, chips, cookies, packaged muffins, snack cakes and crackers.

Salt. Most of the sodium (salt) in our diet comes from prepared food. Eating too much salt increases your risk of developing high blood pressure (a risk factor for both heart disease and stroke) and raises it in those who have it. When buying prepared and prepackaged foods, be sure and read the labels first.

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Brentwood Idols deliver talent and heart

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer This year’s Brentwood Idol competition was more than a demonstration of talent; it was an exhibition of character, as both the adult and youth division winners selflessly gave their prize money to others.

Discovery Bay resident Tim Rios, winner of the adult division, pledged to give his winnings to his kids, while youth division winner Jordyn Foley, 10, of Brentwood donated her $100 prize to Kids Helping Kids, a local charity based in Brentwood.

Foley, who won over the crowd and the judges with her pop star production of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb,” didn’t hesitate delivering her prize money to Kids Helping Kids Executive Director Laura Page immediately following the competition on June 24.

“I thought coming to Brentwood Idol tonight would be a fun family event, but when they read her bio and it said she’d donate her money to Kids Helping Kids if she won, I just couldn’t believe it,” Page said. “She’s such an extraordinary little girl with such a beautiful heart. I’m so surprised by this.”

Foley, who has been an active member of Kids Helping Kids for two years, said she’d like to be involved with charitable organizations if she ever becomes famous but decided to give her prize money to Kids Helping Kids because it’s taught her a lot about leadership and the importance of helping others.

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earlier this year to establish Project Take the Stage, a fundraising effort to provide scholarships to children who want to attend El Campanil’s Summer Drama Camp. She placed 15 piggy banks at local businesses and was able to raise $150, which helped two children enter the program.

Foley, who has been singing since she was 2, is a regular performer in the El Cam-

panil Children’s Theatre program, and is even in the running for a part in a national tour of “Les Miserables.”

“I love singing and performing,” Foley said. “Brentwood Idol was a lot of fun. I’m not used to singing pop songs. I do more Broadway style, where you belt out the song, but pop is more bouncy. That was really fun.”

Last year, Foley performed “The Lonely Goatherd” from “The Sound of Music” at the inaugural Brentwood Idol, but after realizing the competition is more geared toward “bouncy” performances, Foley decided to go with the Miley song. She’ll keep her trophy in her bedroom because it makes her happy whenever she looks at it.

Rios, on the other hand, is still trying to find a permanent location for his trophy. He

donated his prize money to his family and took them all out to a celebration dinner in downtown Brentwood following the show.

Offering the crowd a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amore,” Rios was surprised by the win, especially since he signed up for the competition at the last minute.

“My wife encouraged me to compete,” Rios said. “Both of my daughters had signed up to audition, so the day of the event (the June 10 audition), I asked if they were taking any last-minute sign-ups. They said yes and asked if I brought music, and since I didn’t, I told them I’d just sing it a capella, and it all worked out.”

Rios said he participated in the competition to take on his wife Tricia’s challenge and to take the opportunity to publically serenade her. The crowd instantly fell in love with Rios as he dedicated his performance to his “hunny bunny” before delivering the smooth and soulful ballad. The crowd sang along during the chorus and responded with cheers and applause that the judges evidently took into account when scoring him.

Rios said he was “really nervous” despite the confidence he portrayed on stage and his experience performing in church and with local bands for 30 years. Rios’ resumé of musical accomplishments notwithstanding, Brentwood Idol is the first vocal competition he’s entered, and now he’s considering participating in karaoke contests just for fun.

“The competition was great,” Rios said.

“There are a lot of talented people that live in this area, and the event brought a lot of people to downtown Brentwood, so it was a winwin for everyone. The (Brentwood) Chamber of Commerce helps put together great family events, and I was glad to be a part of that as a contestant.”

As part of their winnings, Rios and Foley have been invited to perform at the Brentwood CornFest on Sunday, July 11.

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Broadway lights shine in Brentwood

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer If you’re not done mapping out the perfect summer staycation, make room in your schedule for Broadway.

Of course traveling to New York nullifies the concept of taking a vacation in your own backyard, but this summer the bright lights of Broadway are coming to Brentwood through the inaugural season of Broadway Under the Stars.

Through a partnership between the Brentwood Art Society and the Streets of Brentwood, Broadway Under the Stars will feature three family-friendly shows that offer a quality theater experience without requiring East County residents to travel over the hill. A production of “Guys and Dolls” will debut on July 16 and run through Aug. 1, followed by “Auction Gallery,” which runs from Aug. 13 through Aug. 30, and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which runs from Sept. 9 through Sept. 26.

“Brentwood doesn’t have a venue for community theater,” said Brentwood Art Society President Jack Gaughan, “so we’re trying to plant the seed with Broadway Under the Stars. Instead of just one show, we’ve put together a season of three shows, so if the program is successful, we’d like to host a similar program next summer, and if the project continues to gain momentum, then we’ll push for a permanent facility in Brentwood.”

The Brentwood Playhouse, a name

coined by Gaughan, will be built at the Streets of Brentwood next week. The stage will feature a saddlespan design, similar to the look of the Sydney Opera House in Australia, which allows the theater’s interior to extend over the conductor and the band, while the audience is seated under the stars for an intimate and entertaining experience.

“This has been one of the most joyful experiences I’ve had in my 17 years as a professional director,” said Steve Kinsella, who will direct all three productions. “We have an amazing cast of egoless performers, and I see lifelong friendships forming already.

We have a cast of 34 (for “Guys and Dolls”) that features eight award-winning performers, but we’ve also got actors who have never performed on stage before, so this is going to be a fantastic experience. Everyone is very excited about Broadway Under the Stars.”

Streets of Brentwood General Manager Tracey Nobil agreed: “There has been a lot of support to bring community theater back to Brentwood, and we at the Streets are so excited to be a part of this new adventure.

Broadway Under the Stars will be a great addition to the community and we hope it’s a tradition that will continue for summers to come.”

Shows will begin at 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during each show’s run. Tickets are $17 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Refreshments, provided by Code Brew Coffee and More, will be available for purchase. To reserve your tickets, call 925-516-8500, ext.

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“The American Association of Community Theatre says that a community that does not have its own theater program is a community that will not thrive,” said Kinsella. “Theater is the great equalizer. Where else can you see standing shoulder to shoulder a doctor or lawyer or financial planner, carpenter, plumber or architect, all working together for the common good? It’s my hope that Broadway Under The Stars will continue as an institution for many years.”

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NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Brentwood on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, for the following officers: City of Brentwood Two Council Members 4 Year Term A nominee must be a registered voter residing within the City. Nomination petitions may be obtained from the City Clerk, located at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, CA, commencing on Monday July 12, 2010, the 113th day before the election and shall be filed with the City Clerk in person no later than 5:00 P.M., August 6, 2010, the 88th day before the election.

Candidates may submit a candidate statement 200 words in length. Statements must be submitted in block form; standard upper and lower case words; no bold, underlined or italic words; and no bullets, stars or asterisks. The City Clerk shall submit a certificate of facts to the City Council (1) if no one or only one candidate files for any office which is elected on a city wide basis, or (2) if no one or only one candidate files for any office which is elected from or by a city legislative district, or (3) if the number of persons filing for offices elected at large does not exceed the number of seats to be filled. The City Council shall adopt one of the courses of action outlined in Elections Code Section 10229. Polls will be open Election Day between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Dated: June 28, 2010 Margaret Wimberly, City Clerk NOTA: Si desea obtener la versión en Español de este aviso legal, puede solicitar una copia de la misma llamando al Departamento de Elecciones, 925.335.7800 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: July 2, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004073-00 The name of the business (es): Krey Academy Preschool Located at: 1923 Delta Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: 216 Brookside Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sheri Bond 9050 Deer Valley RD Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Layne Krey This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: June 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 11,18, 25, July 2, 2010

a. Date: 8/5/10 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 28, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004352-00 The name of the business (es): BAYSIDE PLUMBING Located at: 784 Peachwillow Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Bradford Allen Evenson, 784 Peachwillow 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: Brad Evenson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004074-00 The name of the business (es): Magical Wonderland Vacations Located at: 580 Wildrose Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rebecca Ritchie, 580 Wildrose 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: Rebecca Ritchie This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: Hune 1, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: June 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004683-00 The name of the business (es): Metro Painting Company Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, #305 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rodger Slack, 2473 Spyglass 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: Rodger Slack This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 23, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004597-00 The name of the business (es): DIABLO DIRECT PRODUCE Located at: 2590 HOFFMAN LANE In: BYRON, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PHILLIP MICHAEL ARATA, 2590 HOFFMAN LANE, BYRON, CA 94514. 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: PHILLIP MICHAEL ARATA This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: N/A By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: June 21, 2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004644-00 The name of the business (es): Diamond Cleaning Solutions Located at: 982 Country Glen Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Isabel Sanchez, 982 Country Glen Lane,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: 6/22/10. Signature of registrant: Isabel Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: June 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004646-00 The name of the business (es): REVENUE ON DEMAND Located at: 50 EAGLE ROCK WAY In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BILL GRADY, 4603 CHELSEA 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: Bill Grady This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015001204 Title Order No.: 100120958 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/06/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/07/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0254008-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: TORRY JAMON TAYLOR AND YVETTE DENISE GASCA AND FRANKLIN DELANO TODD, 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: 07/22/- 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 COPPER KNOLL WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 034- 460001 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 $424,700.57. 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: 06/24/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3624552 07/02/2010, 07/- 09/2010, 07/16/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0016134 Title Order No. 09-8053778 Investor/Insurer No. 134010517 APN No. 037-490- 040-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/24/2006. 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: JORGE AYALA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND JOSE AYALA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/24/2006 and recorded 10/30/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0346774-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/16/2010 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: 30 MERGANSER 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 $557,063.66. 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/- 18/2009 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# 3611501 06/18/2010, 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010

sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable.

DATE: 6/22/2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 7145085100 By: Chris Bradford, Authorized Signature The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply.

This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 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 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 not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Chris Bradford, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 7142597850 ASAP# 3623835 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003667-00 The name of the business (es): Cory’s Critter Care Located at: 3263 Delta Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thelma Cory, 3263 Delta Avenue, 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: 5/17/10. Signature of registrant: Thelma Cory This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 17, 2010 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: May 17, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003740-00 The name of the business (es): BMS Hotels Located at: 405 Parker AvenueIn: San Francisco, CA 94118 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Satishkumar N. Patel and Tejalben S. Patel, 405 Parker Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118. 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: Satishkumar N. Patel This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 19, 2010 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: May 19, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004362-00 The name of the business (es): AIR ONE HVAC SYSTEMS Located at: 150 Honey Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): AIR ONE HVAC SYSTEMS, INC.,150 Honey Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. 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: Christopher Magoon, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: June 11, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004274-00 The name of the business (es): Mar’s Sweeping Services Located at: 141 Zartop Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shelby L. Hilt, 141 Zartop Street, 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: Shelby L. Hilt This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 8, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File $F-0004022-00 The name of the business (es): McCauley Olive Groves Located at: 300 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513; McCauley Brothers Olive Groves Located at: 9225 Deer Valley Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sean and Maria A. McCauley, 9225 Deer Valley Road, 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: Maria A. McCauley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004548-00 The name of the business (es): Glen’s Heating and Air Conditioning Located at: 1442 Empress Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Glen Contreras, 1442 Empress Lane, 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: Glen Contreras This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 18, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004090-00 The name of the business (es): Chrysalis Marketing Located at: 14850 Highway 4, Suite A #214 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mary Christine Middleton, 2341 Firwood 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: N/A. Signature of registrant: Mary Christine Middleton This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 1, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates:June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004301-00 The name of the business (es): Zante & Associates Located at: 5412 Heatherland Drive In: San Ramon, CA 94582, Mailing: P.O. Box 2260, Danville, CA 94526- 7260 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gregory S. Zante, 5412 Heatherland Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582 This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/1/05.

Signature of registrant: Greg Zante This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003614-00 The name of the business (es): Wild Artis Images Located at: 5613 McFarlan Ranch Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Scott W. Artis and Heather M. Artis, 5613 McFarlan Ranch Drive, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Scott Artis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 13, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: May 13, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 11,18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004039-00 The name of the business (es): Keyek Realty Located at: 5100 Vista Grande, #111 In: Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kristopher Wesenhagen, 6120 Seneca Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505; Matthew Wheeler, 5100 Vista Grande, #111, Antioch, CA 94531 This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on:N/A. Signature of registrant: Kristopher Wesenhagen; Matthew Wheeler This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 28, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 28, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Everett James Allen-Siegfried, 3056-1 Lakemont Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Everett James Allen-Siegfried FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0846 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Everett James Allen-Siegfried filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Everett James Allen-Siegfried to Proposed Name: Everett James Allen 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004204-00 The name of the business (es): LE Nails Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nancy T. Ngo, 3637 Hepburn Circle, Stockton, CA 95209. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/4/10. Signature of registrant: Nancy Tuuet Ngo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: June 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004136-00 The name of the business (es): Donnie D’s, Located at: 3645 Willow Way In: Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: P.O. Box 550, Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Donald G. Della Nina, 3645 Willow Way, Byron, CA 94514. 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: Donald G. Della Nina This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004202-00 The name of the business (es): Wedgewood Wedding&- Banquet Center Located at: 100 Summerset Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood F & B, Inc., 2067 Alborada Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed aboveon: N/A. Signature of registrant: John Zaruka, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: June 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11,18, 25, July 2, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: LE Nails Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on: 1/12/09 under file number: F-000021000 (*)1. Hai V. Le, 3712 Massimo Circle, Stockton, CA 95212. This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Hai V. Le This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003705-00 The name of the business (es): Quick Bite Vending Located at: 610 Glacier Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: P.O. Box 409, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jesse Rocha and Carol Rocha, 610 Glacier Way, 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: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jesse Rocha This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: May 18, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004261-00 The name of the business (es): ABLE TO LOAN Located at: 2200 San Pablo Avenue, #103 In: Pinole, CA 94564 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aurora Avila, 112 Skelly, Hercules, CA 94547. 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: Aurora Avila This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: June 8, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Air Tight Heating & Air The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on May 19, 2009 under the file number F-0003539-00 (*) 1. Jon. G. Gonsalves, 23 Westminster Court, Oakley, CA 94561 This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Jon G. Gonsalves This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004304-00 The name of the business (es): Comforcare-Delta Located at: 410 Beatrice Court, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Innovative Senior Care, Inc., 410 Beatrice Court, 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: Michelle Garrigan, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004676-00 The name of the business (es): The Beauty Lounge Located at: 316 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sally Berry, 12779 Riding Trail Drive, Wilton, CA 95693. 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: Sally Berry This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: June 23, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004337-00 The name of the business (es): At The Club Hair Studio Located at: 120 Guthrie Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: 1009 Chamomile Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sueli Al-Ayube, 1009 Chamomile Lane, 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: 6/10/10.

Signature of registrant: Sueli Al- Ayube This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2010 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: June 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: H=June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 22, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: ONYX BAR AND GRILL LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8900 BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD SUITE C BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-4032 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): July 2, 9, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004381-00 The name of the business (es): Creations

by Russo IX Innovations Located at: 3938 Harvest Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Neno Joseph Russo, 3938 Harvest Circle, 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: 6/11/10.

Signature of registrant: Neno J. Russo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 11, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: June 11, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09067186. Loan No. 0031218837 Title Order No. 090831553CAMSI APN 019240006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 19, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA,Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 10, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006021612000 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: JOSE LAPITAN AND ELIZABETH LAPITAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID 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: 574 APPLE HILL DR, BRENTWOOD, CA 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $452,500.09 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0036861 Title Order No. 10-8144478 Investor/Insurer No. 1687762942 APN No. 041- 080-011-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/07/2003. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: KAZ FAVAEDI AND JOY E. FAVAEDI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 04/- 07/2003 and recorded 04/23/03, as Instrument No. 20030184731- 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/- 23/2010 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: 2990 ALMONDWOOD PLACE, 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 $127,134.87. 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/- 19/2010 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# 3601529 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100134000609 Title Order No.: 100068116 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/23/- 2004. 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 05/04/- 2004 as Instrument No. 2004- 0163895-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DANIEL MATIS AND SANDRA J MATIS, 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: 07/15/2010 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: 1567 AUTUMN VALLEY WAY, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 019- 370-040 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 $346,840.38. 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: 06/18/- 2010 ASAP# 3618748 06/25/- 2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF.’’ Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $512,735.52 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1910 EDEN PLAINS ROAD BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 015-080-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 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 Section 2923.55. DATE: 06-25-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 2597850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3627223 07/02/2010, 07/- 09/2010, 07/16/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 6/24/10 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (949) 798-6002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 198519)(07/02/10, 07/09/10, 07/16/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

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/- 19/2010 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# 3611236 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

of Trust executed by: GARY L CARPENTER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/04/2006 and recorded 04/14/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0116311-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/23/2010 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: 922 PORTOFINO 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 $772,337.64. 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/- 19/2010 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# 3611244 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

of Sale Declaration of record. 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. DATE: June 17, 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 714-7302727 For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www.lpsasap.com www.aztectrustee.com ASAP# 3606904 06/18/2010, 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 24, July 2, 2010

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/- 17/2010 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# 3606587 06/18/2010, 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 428563CA Loan No. 0697832210 Title Order No. 602113341 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-22-2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-23- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-07-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-010802100, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: GUADALUPE F IDDINGS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust.

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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 2, MAP OF CLARK MANOR UNIT NO. 1 FILED SEPTEMBER 8, 1952, MAP BOOK 48, PAGE 10, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM RIMOND D. SWOPE, ET UX, RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1968 (FILE NO. 13178) AS FOLLOWS: ‘’AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH, AND DISPOSE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 5802201 Trustee Sale No.: 70690 Loan No.: 9042190181 APN: 035-240-013 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 02/27/2006. 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 07/22/2010 at 01:30PM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on Mar 20, 2006 as Doc #2006-0083460-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: John A. Silvano and Maria Luisa Silvano, Husband and Wife, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., 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, 725 Court Street (corner of Main & Court Streets), 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 said 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: 115 Loren 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $600,207.15 (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. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “ mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100134001782 Title Order No.: 100170381 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/29/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/06/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0100954-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOSEPHINE Y. ENRILE, 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: 07/15/2010 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: 2420 BOULDER STREET, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 019- 060-0924 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 $685,171.55. 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: 06/19/- 2010 ASAP# 3600166 06/25/- 2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0037578 Title Order No. 10-8146658 Investor/Insurer No. 116822555 APN No. 018-380- 036-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/03/2006. 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: JAMES MICHAEL SCHWEDHELM., dated 01/03/- 2006 and recorded 01/06/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0006076-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 23/2010 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: 802 ATHERTON BLVD., 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 $495,615.07. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 989518 Trustee Sale No.: 70320 Loan No.: PC006569 APN: 019640-023-8- 01 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 01/04/2007. 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 proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 07/- 15/2010 at 01:30PM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on Jan 17, 2007 as Doc #2007-0014656-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: James S. Dickson and Belinda Ana Castro, husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., 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, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), 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 said 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: 2401 St. Augustine 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 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: $689,519.23 (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. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “ mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 6/14/10 FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Trustee 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-282-2424 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures. com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 197754)(06/25/10, 07/02/10, 07/- 09/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0038410 Title Order No. 10-8148729 Investor/Insurer No. 134571494 APN No. 019-690- 033-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/04/2006. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-513877 INC Title Order No. 100181304- CA-DCI APN 035263-031 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/28/- 06. 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 07/08/- 10 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/01/06 in Instrument No. 2006-0384881-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Ronney ML Barreras and Deborah L. Barreras, Husband and Wife, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDX Mortgage Trust 2007-AR1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AR1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated February 1, 2007, 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: 267 HORIZON COURT, OAKELY, CA 94565 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: $400,450.00 (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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-226250-C Loan No. 0018245316 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2003. 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. 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: RICHARD SCOTT AND DOLORES DIANE SCOTT, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 8/1/2003 as Instrument No. 2003- 0375570-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:7/12/2010 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: 75 THYME COURT OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 034-300- 073 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $421,871.00, 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. Date: 6/9/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3605541 06/- 18/2010, 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0022476 Title Order No. 10-8092184 Investor/Insurer No. 130506134 APN No. 034-460- 022-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/21/2006. 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: JENNIES VAN BYRD AND LYNN BYRD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, dated 08/21/2006 and recorded 08/29/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0273319-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/16/2010 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: 109 COPPER KNOLL 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. 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 $679,763.88. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SUNG WON HONG, 65 Haskins Ranch Circle, Danville, CA 94506 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: SUNG WON HONG FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0877 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SUNG WON HONG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MIN GIE HONG (AKA) DAVID HONG to Proposed Name: DAVID HONG 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: 8/20/10 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 b. Petitioner is to bring the birth certificate of the minor to the hearing. Date: May 10, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SIMRET JIMA, 1561 Amber Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Simret Jima and Wubishet Bekele FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0910 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Simret Jima and Wubishet Bekele filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. BROUK WUBISHET to Proposed Name: BROUK BEKELE Present Name: b. SAMSON WUBISHET to Proposed Name: SAMSON BEKELE 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: 8/10/10 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: June 10, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ramona A. Tarango, 3288 Rogers Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ramona A. Tarango FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0915 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ramona A. Tarango filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Francisco Gabriel Samaniego, Jr. to Proposed Name: Francisco Raymond Tarango 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: 8/2/10 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. Petitioner is to bring the birth certificate of the minor to hearing. Petitioner is to have the biological father personally served. Date: June 9, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0034462 Title Order No. 10-8136144 Investor/Insurer No. 110488657 APN No. 033-280- 021-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/01/2005. 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: JOHN ADAMO, dated 08/01/2005 and recorded 08/17/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0309691-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/23/2010 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: 2039 MEADOWLARK 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. 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 $332,725.66. 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/- 12/2010 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# 3616677 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No.’a003-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $204,831.21. 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 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 American’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 Servicer X has or - has not 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 or X does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Dated: 07/03/2009 FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 25, 2010 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: Authorized Signature ASAP# 3603114 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

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: 6/15/2010 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# 3613967 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-241692-C Loan No. 0042596122 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/14/2006. 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: CAROLYN MATTHEWS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 4/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0122865-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:7/23/2010 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: 5066 CARBONDALE WAY ANTIOCH, California 94531 APN #: 075-510-029-4 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $524,691.00, 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: 6/22/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3591617 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010, 07/16/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 033-290-014-1 Trustee Sale No. 1100011-08 LOAN NO: XXXX5613 TRA:019029 REF: SMITH, DONALD UNVER Property Address: 630 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 02, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On July 15, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 15, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005- 0305986-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DONALD SMITH, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND 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: 630 MOCKINGBIRD 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 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: $457,177.69. 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 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.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 08, 2010 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: Authorized Signature ASAP# 3605049 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 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 Section 2923.55. DATE: 06-15-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3612972 06/18/2010, 06/- 25/2010, 07/02/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010

of California, will sell on 07/- 23/2010 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: 1551 PORT 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. 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 $300,191.88. 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/- 19/2010 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# 3611937 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 25, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: DAWN M. FISCHER DAVID NAVARRETTE The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 70 EAGLE ROCK WAY SUITE A BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-4949 Type of license(s) Applied for: 42-ONSALE BEER AND WINE-PUBLIC PREMISES 20-OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): July 2, 9, 16, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-400-010-7 Trustee Sale No. 1273579-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX4704 TRA:19-023 REF: HARRIS, BRIAN UNVER Property Address: 1905 W SUMMERFIELD COURT, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 20, 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 On July 15, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 02, 2002, as Inst. No. 2002- 045363800, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BRIAN H. HARRIS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND 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: 1905 W SUMMERFIELD 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-342185-VF Order # 358786 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/27/2007. 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): DANIEL C WARREN AND ALICE DARLENE WARREN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/4/2007 as Instrument No. 20070132323-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/15/2010 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: $393,938.24 The purported property address is: 2123 SUGARTREE DRIVE PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Assessors Parcel No. 094-201001 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 America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 236649CA Loan No. 0697469898 Title Order No. 602133356 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-13-2006. 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 07-09- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-22-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-005393900, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: REGENA PALMER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust.

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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 76, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 2368, WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON JULY 7, 1959, IN VOLUME 73 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 48. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $395,932.30 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1037 ST FRANCES DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN Number: 071-012-035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1262734-10 APN: 035- 600-080 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8859 REF: Bundage, Tequisha IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 09, 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 July 15, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 19, 2007, as Inst.

No. 2007-0115416-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Quincy Bundage and Tequisha Curley Bundage, 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: 341 Maude 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: $408,872.46. 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.

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: June 21, 2010.

(R-321593 06/25/10, 07/02/- 10, 07/09/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0037422 Title Order No. 10-8146474 Investor/Insurer No. 079687911 APN No. 035-542- 021-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2004. 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: KEITH J MARTIN AND HEATHER N MARTIN HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 12/- 15/2004 and recorded 12/23/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0492306- 00, in Book , Page), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0041154 Title Order No. 10-8-160522 Investor/Insurer No. 0428086152703 APN No. 034- 160-049-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2008. 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: MICHAEL J REED AN UNMARRIED MAN AND TERRIANE M BORN- VALLERO AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/15/2008 and recorded 08/21/08, as Instrument No. 2008- 0186931-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/30/2010 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: 54 SUNNYVIEW 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 $459,613.86. 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/- 30/2010 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# 3606874 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010, 07/16/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0045611 Title Order No. 10-8174759 Investor/Insurer No. 149852419 APN No. 085-217-009-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/07/2007. 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: JOSE PRAXEDIS CASTREJON ADAME, AN UNMARRIED MAN., dated 03/07/2007 and recorded 03/19/07, as Instrument No. 20070078743-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/30/2010 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: 1190 YORK STREET, PITTSBURG, CA, 94565. 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 $325,465.45. 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: 07/02/2010 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# 3614726 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010, 07/16/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004269-00 The name of the business (es): Hard Craft Construction, Inc. Located at: 4615 Fieldcrest Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 Mailing: 4464 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531-7413 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hard Craft Construction, Inc., 4615 Fieldcrest Way, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/8/10. Signature of registrant: Craig Easter, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: June 8, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004739-00 The name of the business (es): PACIFIC WORLD MARKETING LLC Located at: 50 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 210 In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PACIFIC WORLD MARKETING LLC, 50 SAND CREEK ROAD, SUITE 210, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: KENNETH J. MAGHUYOP, MANAGING PARTNER This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 24, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: June 24, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100134001401 Title Order No.: 100143854 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/09/- 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 09/23/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0363655-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL J. KELLEY AND LISA KELLEY, 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: 07/15/- 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: 6803 NEW MELONES CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA 94514 APN#: 011-520-028 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 $644,692.58. 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: 06/22/2010 ASAP# 3622869 06/25/2010, 07/- 02/2010, 07/09/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. 2.

ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO THE USE OF LAND OR RIGHTS IN/OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT BELOW 100 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $437,507.03 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 15 GRAHAM CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-060-025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-24-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 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 Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3619723 06/25/2010, 07/- 02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010

OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500- ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM DANTE J. MASSONI, ET UX, RECORDED FEBRUARY 14, 1978, BOOK 8707, PAGE 397, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $631,821.46 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 706 SOLITUDE DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-430- 016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 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 Section 2923.55. DATE: 06-17-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3596599 06/18/2010, 06/- 25/2010, 07/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010

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: 6/- 16/2010 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: (800) 247- 9727 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# 3616113 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0042906 Title Order No. 10-8-169287 Investor/Insurer No. 0428243296703 APN No. 037- 211-028-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/12/2008. 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: TIMOTHY S ZULAWSKI, dated 12/12/2008 and recorded 12/24/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0274508-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 30/2010 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: 5007 TEAKWOOD 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. 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 $125,084.87. 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: 07/- 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# 3611528 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010, 07/16/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

States). DATE OF SALE: 07/15/2010 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: 1797 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-371-014 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 $427,027.78. 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: 06/23/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3604413 06/25/2010, 07/- 02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 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# 3594041 06/- 25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015002468 Title Order No.: 100199503 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/12/- 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 07/19/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0264973-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARTIN GUZMAN AND LUPE GUZMAN, 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: 07/22/- 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: 2614 SUTTER ST, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 041-310-020-7 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 $698,881.72. 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. as Trustee Dated: 06/- 27/2010 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. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3613451 07/02/2010, 07/- 09/2010, 07/16/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

formation which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4887 BIG BEAR ROAD OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale.

The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $626,382.06. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan.

Dated: 6/- 18/2010 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3591399 06/18/2010, 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jessica Leigh Price, 1111 James Donlon Boulevard, #1001, Antioch, CA 94509 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jessica Leigh Price FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0959 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jessica Price filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jessica Leigh Price to Proposed Name: Jessica Leigh Sherfy 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: 8/10/10 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: June 14, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SIDNEY VON BURGIANI, 8 Mozden Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: SIDNEY VON BURGIANI FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0901 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sidney Von Burgiani filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sidney Von Burgiani to Proposed Name: Lawrence Sidney Burgess III 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 28, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004458-00 The name of the business (es): Demarest Trucking Located at: 426 East Home Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: P.O. Box 643, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeffrey F. Demarest, 426 East Home Street, 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: Jeffrey F. Demarest This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:June 15, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: June 15, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 241999CA Loan No. 3014940211 Title Order No. 402527 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-20-2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-15- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-28-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0324523-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: TIMOTHY PHUONG DUY LE AND HA TRANG THI HOANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust.

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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 22, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8727, FILED OCTOBER 28, 2003, MAP BOOK 457, PAGE 38, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. RESERVING THEREFROM: 1.

ALL OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL STEAM, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 441942CA Loan No. 3011848409 Title Order No. 393565 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-17-2006. 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 07-09- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-28-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-037888200, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: KIM SAV AND SALENA S LIM-KIM-SUON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust.

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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 127 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8541, FILED NOVEMBER 16, 2004, IN MAP BOOK 470, PAGE 24, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-210710-JB Order # 080062785-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2006. 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 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): ABIGAIL L. TICE AND DENNIS G. TICE, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0416278-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 15/2010 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: $546,352.82 The purported property address is: 431 Woodmont Place Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 581-013 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 Litton Loan Servicing LP 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston TX 77081. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015002094 Title Order No.: 100186294 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/24/- 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 12/04/- 2006 as Instrument No. 20060385497-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES E OLIVERA, JR AND TARON S OLIVERA, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-352728-VF Order # 407154 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/28/2006. 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 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): NICOLE MICHELE JOHNSON, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 8/31/2006 as Instrument No. 20060276267-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 15/2010 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: $362,059.71 The purported property address is: 22 BRAMANTE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 510-012 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 Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 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: 6/25/2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 92965 APN# 033-390-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/8/2006. 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 July 9, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by: KATHLEEN M. CHRISTIANSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 5/16/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0153545- 00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 033-390-028 From in-

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-339631-RM Order # 4369435 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2004. 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): TIMOTHY O CARUSO AND JANET KAY CARUSO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/1/2004 as Instrument No. 20040418512- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 23/2010 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: $283,993.04 The purported property address is: 771 DOMAINE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 262-023-7 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 Chase Home Finance, LLC 3415 Vision Drive Columbus OH 43219 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: 6/23/2010 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.

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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): WALTER FIELDS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/- 20/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0179103-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 15/2010 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: $330,662.56 The purported property address is: 2199 MEADOWLARK LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-271087 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 America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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: 6/18/2010 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.

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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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 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: 6/14/2010 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.

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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: 6/- 18/2010 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.

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of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MATTHEW A. SCOTT, A SINGLE MAN AND KIMBERLY M. STRAUB, A SINGLE WOMAN 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 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 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: 761 CHERRY TREE COURT 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: $385,162.72. 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 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. 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 Servicer 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: 07/03/- 2009 FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 14, 2010 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: - Authorized Signature ASAP# 3590549 06/- 18/2010, 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 18, 25, July 2, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Vernal Consulting at: 511 Bustos Place In: Bay Point, CA 94565 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on March 1, 2005 under file number 2005-2989 1. Mary Shea, 511 Bustos Place, Bay Point, CA 94565 This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Marlene Hilt This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 14, 2010 By: ___________, Deputy Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010

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: 2079 MEADOWLARK 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. 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 $243,814.98. 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/- 20/2009 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# 3623867 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010, 07/16/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004169-00 The name of the business (es): South East Asia Exports; Sea Exports Located at: 4110 Chicory Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael F. Cresci, 4110 Chicory 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: Michael F. Cresci This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003931-00 The name of the business (es): DIABLO JET SKI ACTION Located at: 125 BIG BREAK ROAD In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JAMES LAMBERT, 125 BIG BREAK ROAD, 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: 4/19/10.

Signature of registrant: Liz Gutierrez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 25, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: May 25, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004198-00 The name of the business (es): A & M Trasmission Located at: 3780 Main Street, #C In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amber Hong Vo, 174 Continente Avenue, 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: Amber Hong Vo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: June 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003554-00 The name of the business (es): Kitchens Unlimited Located at: 51 Sunnyview Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tiffany Pociecha, 51 Sunnyview 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: Tiffany Pociecha 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: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004692-00 The name of the business (es): Sup “AIR” Man Cooling & Heating Located at: 1599 Sycamore Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jon G. Gonsalves, 1599 Sycamore 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: Jon G. Gonsalves This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 23, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: June 23, 2015 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-345302-VF Order # 100114659-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/13/2007. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-349713-RM Order # 100165891-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/27/2006. 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 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): GILBERTO RUIZ, A MARRIED MAN Recorded: 7/6/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0213068-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 8/2010 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: $384,184.45 The purported property address is: 11 VITRUVIUS CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033- 430-036-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-351096-AL Order # 399616 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/12/2008. 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): JEFFREY E. MORGENSEN AND BARBARA A. MORGENSEN, HIS WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/28/- 2008 as Instrument No. 20080067177-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/9/2010 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: $435,251.19 The purported property address is: 3047 ANDERSON LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-181-007 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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0038655 Title Order No. 10-8154638 Investor/Insurer No. 128565603 APN No. 037-362- 003-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/03/2006. 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: ROBERT M LEWIS JR, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 07/03/2006 and recorded 07/11/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0218350-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 23/2010 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: 380 LAKESPRING PLACE, 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 $433,127.19. 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/- 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# 3607039 06/25/2010, 07/02/2010, 07/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 017-430-025 Trustee Sale No. 1269966-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX2534 TRA:10001 REF: SCOTT, MATTHEW UNVER Property Address: 761 CHERRY TREE COURT, BRENTWOOD CA 94513 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 30, 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 July 08, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 10, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007- 0255177-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0015402 Title Order No. 09-8053380 Investor/Insurer No. 1689592839 APN No. 033- 271-096-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/02/2003. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DANIEL J. BONILLA, A MARRIED MAN, HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 07/02/2003 and recorded 07/14/03, as Instrument No. 2003-0332707-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 30/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004146-00 The name of the business (es): STYLED HOMES CONSIGNMENT Located at: 3330B MAIN STREET In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WAGMA SAFI, 5040 MONTEVINO WAY, 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: 6/3/10. Signature of registrant: WAGMA SAFI This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 3, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: June 3, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Mar’s Sweeping Service at: 141 Zartop Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on April 21, 2008 under file number F-0002993-00 1.

Marlene Hilt, 141 Zartop Street, Oakley, CA 94561. This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Marlene Hilt This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2010

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Friday, July 2 Delta Jazz Trio

Discovery Bay Youth Tennis Classes

The Delta Jazz Trio performs on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Scottie’s Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant on Sunset Road at Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-5164131 or visit www.shuttersbrasserie.com or www.deltajazztrio.com.

Future Stars 2000’s Inc. offers youth tennis classes at Cornell Park in Discovery Bay on Sunday mornings. Lessons cost $10 and are taught by a certified tennis professional. Proceeds benefit the community. For more information, call Don at 925-759-0983 or e-mail dtpurdy@yahoo.com.

Saturday, July 3 Labyrinth Walk Come spend a morning of quiet time in prayer and meditation during the Labyrinth Walk, held from 10 a.m.-noon at St. Anne Catholic Church in Byron. For more information, call 925-634-6625.

Brentwood Blood Drive The American Red Cross Bus comes to The Streets of Brentwood from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Cityhood Celebration The City of Oakley hosts its Cityhood Celebration at 6 p.m. at Freedom High School.

Admission and parking are free; a $5 wristband is good for unlimited rides. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the fireworks.

For more information, call 925-625-7041.

Sunday, July 4 Fourth of July Fireworks Come celebrate this year’s dazzling Independence Day fireworks display at the Pittsburg Marina at dusk. For more information, call 925-432-7301.

Wednesday, July 7 Bubble Fun and Storytelling The Oakley Library invites you to this free event featuring the amazing Bubble Lady, a terrific storyteller who will delight you with her magical bubble sculptures. The fun begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-427-8500.

Thursday, July 8 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Brentwood’s Neighborhood Church. This month’s meeting features “Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? with a Maria Shriver DVD and facilitated discussion of this segment of HBO’s “The Alzheimer’s Project.”

For more information, call 925-513-7710.

Sign-ups Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Registration for football players ages 5-14 is held 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.

Wolverine Tennis Camp Let a certified coach teach you how to play your best tennis ever. Lessons are held at the Deer Valley High School tennis courts July 5-16, July 19-30 and Aug. 2-13. The cost is $125 for each two-week session. Fees benefit the DVHS tennis teams. For more information, e-mail brian-richardson@sbcglobal.net.

Bicycle Maintenance Learn how to make basic adjustments to your bike’s brake and gears for a smoother and safer ride. The session is held Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. in REI at the Streets of Brentwood. For

Light and Fast Backpacking Basics Backpackers who need to lighten their load are invited to REI at the Streets of Brentwood on Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m., when a backpacking expert will provide all the answers they need.

For more information, call 925-516-3540 or register online at www.rei.com/brentwoodca.

East County Lions Youth Football East County Lions hold sign-ups on July 11 and 25 at Aladino’s Pizza in Oakley. Registration is $50. For more information, call Ernie 925-7590667 or visit www.ecyflions.com.

Delta Valley Wolfpack Football and Cheer Registration for Delta Valley Wolfpack’s no-cut, no-tryout cheer and tackle football teams is held Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-754-8668 or e-mail deltavalleywolfpack@yahoo.com.

Diablo Football Conditioning Program Join the summer conditioning camp – a noncontact, isometric fitness program – and get in shape and ready for the football season. To register, call 925-625-2222.

Titans Basketball Tryouts The Titans Basketball Club is conducting sign-ups 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.

Hoops Unlimited Hoops Unlimited, Oakley’s only nonprofit 11and-12-year-old boys basketball team, has openings for players. Practice is held every Friday from 4:30-6 p.m. at the O’Hara Park gym.

Come out to improve your skills or just practice.

For more information, call James at 510-7343492 or e-mail hoopsunlimited@yahoo.com.

PEACE4KIDS The nonprofit P4K organization is looking for community supervisors and host families for incoming exchange 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 209541-1211.

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.

Adult Kickball League Register your kickball team today at www. alloutsportsleague.com, located in Antioch.

Games begin July 28. For more information, call 510-282-4986.

On the Horizon 2010 Brentwood CornFest This year’s CornFest is held Friday, July 9Sunday, July 11 on First Street and surround-

ing streets. CornFestivities feature fireworks on Friday night plus carnival rides, a petting zoo and much more. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. For more information, visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.

John Muir Free Seminar Commons At Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road in Antioch, hosts a free health seminar on diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, featuring guest speaker Dr. Yogesh Trehan. The seminar takes place Tuesday, July 13 from 5:45-7 p.m. For more information, call Rosanne at 925-308-8050.

Brentwood Blood Drive The Delta Valley Athletic Club, 120 Guthrie Lane, hosts a blood drive Tuesday, July 13 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www. redcrossblood.org.

Hunter Safety Course The City of Oakley offers this three-day, 15-hour course Friday, July 16 through Sunday, 18. Full attendance plus a final exam are mandatory (a minimum 80 percent test score earns students a certificate that allows them to purchase a State of California Hunting License. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

Save the Delta Blues Festival A Delta Blues benefit concert is held Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. in the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance at the ticket office, 604 W. Second St., or by phone at 925-757-9500.

Freedom Football Skills Camp Freedom High School hosts its Youth Football Non-contact Skills Camp for ages 7-14 on Thursday and Friday, July 22-23 from 5-8 p.m.

Registration begins July 22 at 4:30 p.m. The fee is $40. For more information, call Kevin Hartwig at 925-625-5900, ext. 3892.

Brentwood Blood Drive Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, hosts a blood drive Thursday, July 22 from 1-7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood. org.

Free Summer Concert Series Waldie Plaza in Antioch is the venue for a free concert featuring Vocal Ease & the Boogie Men on Saturday, July 24 from 6-8 p.m. Seating will not be provided, so please bring your own blankets and chairs. No smoking or alcohol is permitted. For more information, visit www. art4antioch.org.

Ongoing Free Food and Clothing Every Thursday at 7 p.m., the Family Life Center of Brentwood, 605 Harvest Park Drive, distributes free food and clothes. ID and proof of income are requested. For more information, call 925-634-2016.

Parents of Alcoholic Children A new support group for parents of alcoholic children meets every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. in Brentwood.

Saturday for Seniors On the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., seniors gather for a good time at Family Life Center of Brentwood, 605 Harvest Park Drive. Transportation is available. For more information, call 925-325-0418 or 925-6342016.

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Patriotic palate This Fourth of July, get the kids involved in decorating the yard for a red, white and true-blue backyard party.

For a one-of-a-kind mural, break out the sidewalk chalk and let the kids create their own patriotic sidewalk mural. Flags, fireworks, the Statue of Liberty – anything goes. Guests might like to try their hand at adding to the mural, too.

Offer guests a patriotic welcome by placing red, white and blue pinwheels and flags into buckets and flowerpots filled with sand. Line the walkway to your door to set the mood.

Set off a balloon fireworks display. Use a funnel to fill red, white and blue balloons about one-quarter full with sparkly confetti.

Inflate the balloons, tie them off and let the kids provide a spectacle by popping away.

Of course, no Fourth of July party would be complete without an inspired dessert such as a Red, White and Blueberry Torte. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate a special day. For more recipes worth celebrating, visit TollHouse.com.

Red, White and Blueberry Torte ¾ cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon water 1½ cups (9 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided 2 large eggs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ of an 8-ounce container frozen light whipped topping, thawed 2 cups sliced strawberries ¼ cup fresh blueberries Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 9-inch round cake pan with wax paper; grease paper. Combine ¾ cup sugar, butter and water in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat.

Add ¾ cup morsels; stir until smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir until well blended. Stir in remaining ¾ cup morsels.

Pour into prepared cake pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert torte onto wire rack; remove wax paper. Turn right side up; cool completely.

Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until creamy. Stir in whipped topping. Spread over torte; top with berries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes eight to 10 servings.

Nutrition Information per serving: 540 calories; 290 calories from fat; 32g total fat; 21g saturated fat; 105mg cholesterol; 280mg sodium; 58g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 42g sugars; 7g protein; 15 percent Vitamin A; 40 percent Vitamin C. – Courtesy of Family Features